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Power
Your computer will not turn on
•
Make sure that the power cord is connected to an
AC power source and to your computer, and that your
computer is turned on.
•
If your computer is plugged into a surge protector,
make sure that the surge protector is connected
securely to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working
correctly. To test the outlet, plug a working device, such
as a lamp, into the outlet and turn it on.
•
Make sure that the power cord is free from cuts or
damage. Replace any damaged cables.
Printer
The printer will not turn on
•
Make sure that the printer is online. Many printers have
an online/offline button that you may need to press.
•
Make sure that the power cable is plugged into an
AC power source.
The printer is on but will not print
•
Check the cable between the printer and your
computer. Make sure that it is connected to the correct
port.
•
Make sure that the printer is online. Many printers have
an online/offline button that you may need to press so
the printer can start printing. Press the button to put
the printer online.
•
Check the cable for bent or broken pins.
•
If the printer you want to print to is not the default
printer, make sure that you have selected it in the
printer setup.
To set a default printer:
1
Click
Start
, then click
Control Panel
. The
Control
Panel
window opens.
2
Click
Hardware and Sound
, then click the
Change
Default Printer
option under the
Printers
category.
The
Printer
window opens.
3
Right-click the printer you want to be the default
printer, then click
Set as Default Printer
.
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Summary of Contents for GT5448E - GT - 2 GB RAM
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