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Troubleshooting Your Computer
My computer does not start.
❑ Make sure the computer is plugged into a power source and is turned on.
❑ Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on.
❑ Make sure the battery packs are inserted properly and are charged.
❑ If you are connected to a docking station with a floppy disk drive or an
external floppy disk drive, make sure the floppy disk drive is empty.
❑ Make sure the power cord and all cables are connected firmly. See
“Connecting a Power Source” for more information.
❑ If the computer is plugged into a power strip or uninterruptible power supply
(UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working.
❑ If you are using an external display, make sure it is plugged into a power
source and turned on. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are
adjusted correctly. See the manual that came with your display for details.
❑ Take the battery pack off the computer, unplug the power cord and plug it in
again. Turn on the power.
❑ If the power control button does not function, remove the AC adapter and
battery pack. Wait one minute, and reattach them. Press the power button.
❑ Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction. If this occurs, do not
use the computer for at least one hour.
❑ Unplug the power cord, press the reset button by using a thin, straight object
(such as a paper clip), remove the battery pack, plug it in again and turn on
the power.
My computer starts but a BIOS error appears.
When the internal backup battery is low on power, your system may not start
properly, and the message “Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to setup” may appear at
the bottom of the screen. Follow these steps:
1 Press F2. The BIOS Setup menu appears.
2 Set the date (month/day/year) next to System Date.
3 Press the Down Arrow key to select System Time, and then set the time
(hour: minute: second). Р