What's the model # of the Laptop? Lenovo xxxxxx What's the name of the display adapter? As listed in device manager? We might be able to get from the ATI site since it appears to be an ATI adapter. Have you visited Lenovo site to look for driver? To enter device Manager in XP open the Run box copy this text in bold devmgmt.msc paste it into the run box and click ok. Once in there look under Display adapters and give us the entire name listed. While you're in there right click on it now choose uninstall. Reboot the computer. Windows will reinstall the driver for you. Sometimes this will resolve an issue or 2 but it may not.

I recently purchased an Ion Elliptical with the Entertainment console. The TV will work fine, and the display will light up. However, the display will not count. The numbers all stay at 0. I was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions on what I could try to fix this, or could you tell me what kind of repair person may be able to work on this kind of equipment? Thanks in advance, Don_na_na

I have the XE550 and like it alot. I researched ellipticals and this one was my choice. I went to several fitness shops to try out different brands. You definitely need to do that and find the one that feels the best to you. For online research you could go to treadmilldoctor and amazon but there are several other sites that offer reviews. A point to note is that the Spirit XE series is almost identical (cause they're made by the same company) as the Sole brand (with the Sole E95 being the equiv of the Spirit XE550) so if you research reviews it would help to look at the Sole 95 reviews as well. When you first start using an elliptical you won't be able to do much time on it cause your legs are used to the movement but they will strengthen quickly. I felt like a total whimp when I first started but now it's much easier. I just built up slowly. It's a great workout!! Again, definitely go to as many fitness shops as you can and try them all out for a short workout. But for a recommendation on a user of the Spirit XE550, I am very pleased with my purchase. Very quiet, very stable and super quality.

All of this, of course, depends on your age and condition. Hopefully your elliptical includes a heart monitor. That will tell you better than anything we can say what you should be doing. Figure out your target heart rate and go from there. I have to go very, very slowly because I have a really rapid heart beat. I hit 130+ within two minutes of starting, but that's unusual and not likely to be your problem. I don't think I could do a 30 minute session either. I do circuit training now at the gym so I don't overstress one area of muscles. My neighbor got an elliptical and uses it first thing in the morning before she showers for work. She is very strong and has been able to quickly advance in both speed and level of difficulty. Her only problem is that she finds herself slowing down when she gets really buried in her Sudoku puzzle