Troubleshooting and tips
The maximum brightness may have been set for the screen.
► Set the screen somewhat darker with the key Fn and the key F6 to reduce the power
consumption.
The power-management features have been deactivated.
► Check the settings in the BIOS Setup (in the Power menu), and adjust the parameters.
No display appears on the screen, the power-on
indicator flashes
If no display appears on the screen and the power-on indicator flashes, this may have the
following causes:
The screen power-management feature may be active.
► Press any key to activate the display.
The notebook is in Standby or Suspend mode.
► Press the Suspend/Resume button to end the Standby or Suspend mode.
The display angle or brightness may not be properly adjusted.
► Change the display angle and set the brightness by pressing the key Fn together with the key
F6 (darker) or F7 (brighter) until the picture appears correct.
The notebook is set so that the picture only appears on the external screen.
► Press the key combination Fn + F10 to switch over the display to the LCD screen or to
specify the simultaneous display on the LCD screen and the external screen.
The LCD screen of the notebook remains blank
If your LCD screen remains blank this may be due to the following:
LCD screen is switched off
► Press a key or enter the password
External monitor or television set connected
► In BIOS-Setup in the Advanced - Video Features menu set the Display Settings setting to Internal
Flat Panel.
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