Video and display problems, If the display is blank – Dell Latitude 100L User Manual

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Video and Display Problems

If the display is blank

NOTE:

If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, it is

recommended that you attach an external monitor to your computer.

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NV A L I D

C O N F I G U R A T I O N

I N F O R M A T I O N

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The system

configuration information does not match the hardware configuration. This message is most likely to

occur after a memory module is installed. Correct the appropriate options in the system setup program.

See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 98.

K

E Y B O A R D

C L O CK

L I NE

FAIL URE

For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the

Keyboard Controller test as described in "Dell Diagnostics."

K

E Y B O A R D

C O N T R O L L E R

F A I L U R E

For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Restart the

computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or the mouse during the boot routine. Run the Keyboard

Controller test as described in "Dell Diagnostics" (see page 59).

K

E Y B O A R D

D A T A

L I N E

F A I L U R E

For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the

Keyboard Controller test as described in "Dell Diagnostics" (see page 59).

K

E Y B O A R D

S T U C K

KE Y

F A I L U R E

For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection.

Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or keys during the boot routine. Run the Stuck

Key test as described in "Dell Diagnostics" (see page 59).

C

H E C K

T H E

L I G H T

When the

light is blinking, the computer has power.

• If the

light is blinking, the computer is in standby mode—press the power button to exit standby

mode.

• If the

light is off, press the power button.

• If the

light is on, your power management settings may have caused the display to turn off. Try

pressing any key or move the cursor to exit standby mode.

C

H E C K

T H E

B A TT E R Y

If you are using a battery to power your computer, the battery charge may be

depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using the AC adapter, and turn on the

computer.

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