CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting
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Safety guidelines
While troubleshooting your computer, follow these safety
guidelines:
First steps
If you have problems with your computer, try these things first:
•
Make sure that the power cord is connected to your
computer and an AC power outlet and that the power
outlet is supplying power.
•
If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure
that it is turned on.
•
If a peripheral device does not work, make sure that all
connections are secure.
•
Make sure that your hard drive is not full.
•
If an error message appears on the screen, write down
the exact message. The message may help Customer
Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem.
•
If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the
installation procedures you performed and make sure
that you followed each instruction.
•
If an error occurs in a program, see the program’s
printed documentation or the online help.
Warning
Never open your computer case while your computer is turned on and
while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected.
Warning
Make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal
components. For more information about preventing damage from static
electricity, see
“Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 34
Warning
To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer
problem if:
• Power cords or plugs are damaged
• Liquid has been spilled into your computer
• Your computer was dropped
• The case was damaged
Instead, unplug your computer and contact a qualified computer technician.
Help
For more information about troubleshooting, click
Start
, then click
Help and Support
. Type the keyword/phrase
troubleshooting
in the
Search Help
box, then press
E
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Summary of Contents for GM5688E
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Page 10: ...CHAPTER 1 About This Reference 4 8512418 book Page 4 Friday May 11 2007 11 44 AM...
Page 40: ...CHAPTER 3 Setting Up and Getting Started 34 8512418 book Page 34 Friday May 11 2007 11 44 AM...
Page 64: ...CHAPTER 4 Upgrading Your Computer 56 8512418 book Page 56 Friday May 11 2007 11 44 AM...
Page 118: ...CHAPTER 6 Troubleshooting 108 8512418 book Page 108 Friday May 11 2007 11 44 AM...
Page 128: ...APPENDIX A Legal Notices 118 8512418 book Page 118 Friday May 11 2007 11 44 AM...
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