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If Something Goes Wrong
Problems when you turn on the computer
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The computer starts but when you press a key nothing
happens.
Verify that the active program accepts text input. Try clicking
your mouse on an area where you can type text, and try
typing again.
Your computer may be in Standby mode and have a software
or resource conflict. When this happens turning the power on
returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system.
To clear the condition, press
Ctrl
,
Alt
, and
Del
simultaneously.
Clearing the condition may get the computer running, but it
will not solve a resource conflict. Read the documentation
that came with the conflicting device and
hardware conflicts on your own” on page 164
.
The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the
optional external diskette drive.
Your computer normally loads the operating system from the
hard disk. If you have a hard disk problem, you will not be
able to start the computer. Insert a system diskette into the
optional external diskette drive and press
F12
when the
machine starts and use the arrow keys to select the boot-up
device.
The computer displays the
WARNING RESUME FAILURE
message.
The computer was placed in Standby mode and the main
battery has discharged. Data stored in the computer’s
memory has been lost. Data stored in the computer’s hard
drive may not be affected.
Always save your data even when you are using Standby. If
your main battery fully discharges, information that has not
been saved will be lost. Your computer can be configured to
warn you when the battery is running low see
when the main battery runs low” on page 115
.
