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Safety guidelines
While troubleshooting your computer, follow these safety guidelines:
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Never remove your back panel while your computer is turned on and while the
modem cable and the power cord are connected.
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Make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. For
more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see
static electricity discharge” on page 55
.
First steps
If you have problems with your computer, try these things first:
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Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to your computer and an AC outlet
and that the AC outlet is supplying power.
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If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on.
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If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that
all connections are secure.
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Make sure that your hard drive is not full.
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If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. The message
may help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem.
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If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you
performed and make sure that you followed each instruction.
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If an error occurs in a program, see the program’s printed documentation or the online
help.
Warning
To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if:
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Power cords or plugs are damaged
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Liquid has been spilled into your computer
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Your computer was dropped
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The case was damaged
Instead, unplug your computer and contact a qualified computer technician.
Help and
Support
For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click
Help and Support.
Type the keyword
troubleshooting
in the Search box
, then click the arrow.
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