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Once in a while you may encounter a problem with your NEC Versa L320. If the
screen is blank, the instructions don't help, or no error message appears, use the
information here to determine and fix the problem. You still may be able to solve the
problem yourself!
Problem Checklist
First check the items in the following list. If these items don't help, see the table that
follows the list.
T Power is on to the computer.
T The electrical outlet to which your AC adapter is connected is working. Test the
outlet by plugging in a lamp or other electrical device.
T All cables are tightly connected.
T The display setting is configured correctly.
T The display's brightness control is adjusted properly.
T If using battery power, check that the battery pack is properly inserted and fully
charged.
Problem
The system does not power
on.
LCD screen is dark and blank.
10-2 Solving System Problems
Troubleshooting
What to Do
If you are operating the system with battery power, check that the
battery pack is correctly inserted. Attach the AC adapter to
recharge the battery.
If you have the AC adapter attached, check that the electrical
outlet you are using works.
Power-saving mode has shut off the backlight. Try to recover by
pressing any keyboard key.
The built-in LCD may not be selected. Press Fn-F3 once or twice.
Screen brightness needs adjustment. Adjust the control ( Fn-F8
and Fn-F9 ).
The system entered Standby mode (Windows 98/2000) due to
low battery power. Plug in the AC adapter before resuming
operation.
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