xoc Posted June 11, 2003 Report Share Posted June 11, 2003 Yesterday I got an Olivetti Laptop/Notebook Model number 800. Type; 860c: from a friend who hasn't used it for years.I attached the charger and after a few minutes on charge, the screen lit up, and it came alive displayed win 98, and everything was fine except the touch pad wasn't functioning so had to use keyboard to move through programs etc and so was able to up date the clock, date and time, etc. before switching off, feeling confident that I could use it today!However, when I switched it on today, all I get is the screen lighting up with the Bios display on top of screen, but nothing else. Ziltch! Have tried every combination on the keyboard to no avail.Have just noticed that it has now switched itself off, so the settings I put in last night are obviously working.My concern is that I may have done something, through ignorance of the keyboard strokes, to lock it up.Yet there is no message of any kind displayed. Only the Bios display, which I note is dated 1985-1995 !!!I am beginning to suspect that setting the time and date has let in the Millennium Bug!!!If so , is there a solution??Any ideas? All help welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark2 Posted June 11, 2003 Report Share Posted June 11, 2003 Sticking pause/break or scroll lock key ???my laptop has a problem with the v key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madboy33 Posted June 11, 2003 Report Share Posted June 11, 2003 it could be the internal battery is dead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankus Posted June 11, 2003 Report Share Posted June 11, 2003 Did the millenium bug actually exist ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madboy33 Posted June 11, 2003 Report Share Posted June 11, 2003 nope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted June 12, 2003 Report Share Posted June 12, 2003 Have you got the option to install an external keyboard?If so, you could then go into the BIOS and disable the laptop keyboard and see if it boots.The above will resolve any sticky keys, and if it doesnt, at least we have eliminated one possible cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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