Acer 3700g User Guide

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 6 Frequently asked questions
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Q:  Nothing appears on the screen.
A:  Your computer’s power management function automatically blanks 
the screen to save power.  Just press any key to turn the display back 
on.
If pressing a key does not work, contact your dealer or the technical 
support center for assistance.
Q:  The printer does not work.
A:  Do the following:
Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that 
it is turned on.
Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the 
system’s parallel port and the corresponding port on the printer. 
See “Connecting your printer” on page 40 for information on how 
to connect the printer to your computer.
For additional information concerning the printer, refer to the 
printer’s documentation.
Q: No sound comes out from the computer.
A:  Check the following:
The volume may be muted. Look for the Volume icon on the 
taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click on the icon and deselect the Mute 
option. You can also press the volume control/mute knob on your 
USB keyboard to toggle from mute to sound on. 
If headphones, earphones, or external speakers are connected to 
the line-out jack of your computer, the internal or built-in speakers 
are automatically turned off.
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