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... message for certain troubleshooting problems will not apply to correct the problem may be at your fingertips. For problems relating specifically to the monitor or printer, refer to solve the problem. Some of the symptoms listed for the type of problem you need in this ...the Internet Help G button on your computer. Solving Minor Problems Before contacting a Compaq Support Specialist, keep in sufficient packing material to protect them. You may have occurred. Finding Help & Support ■ Disconnect all power cords from the electrical outlet and then from the computer ...
... message for certain troubleshooting problems will not apply to correct the problem may be at your fingertips. For problems relating specifically to the monitor or printer, refer to solve the problem. Some of the symptoms listed for the type of problem you need in this ...the Internet Help G button on your computer. Solving Minor Problems Before contacting a Compaq Support Specialist, keep in sufficient packing material to protect them. You may have occurred. Finding Help & Support ■ Disconnect all power cords from the electrical outlet and then from the computer ...
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... Devices, and then click Sounds and Audio Devices. 3. Press the Power button to remove the check mark from standby mode. Turn off . Finding Help & Support Problem Volume is in standby mode. Speakers are not properly connected. Audio Symptom No sound. On the Windows desktop, click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2. If your...
... Devices, and then click Sounds and Audio Devices. 3. Press the Power button to remove the check mark from standby mode. Turn off . Finding Help & Support Problem Volume is in standby mode. Speakers are not properly connected. Audio Symptom No sound. On the Windows desktop, click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2. If your...
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...menu. 4. Getting Started 7-9 Replace the diskette with a new one. When drive activity stops, remove the diskette and press the Spacebar. On the Windows desktop, click Start and then click My Computer. 2. A diskette has been left in the drive. Diskette error has occurred. To format the diskette: 1....has been inserted. Right-click the 3½ Floppy (A:) icon. 3. Invalid system disk message is damaged. Restart your computer by pressing the Power button. Diskette is displayed. Select Format from the pop-up . Finding Help & Support Diskette (Floppy) Drive Symptom...
...menu. 4. Getting Started 7-9 Replace the diskette with a new one. When drive activity stops, remove the diskette and press the Spacebar. On the Windows desktop, click Start and then click My Computer. 2. A diskette has been left in the drive. Diskette error has occurred. To format the diskette: 1....has been inserted. Right-click the 3½ Floppy (A:) icon. 3. Invalid system disk message is damaged. Restart your computer by pressing the Power button. Diskette is displayed. Select Format from the pop-up . Finding Help & Support Diskette (Floppy) Drive Symptom...
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Reconnect the power plug on the back of the monitor. Monitor is not turned on the wall outlet. Monitor power cable is not lit. Getting Started 7-13 Screen is blank, and monitor power light is not connected to the monitor or to the common causes and solutions listed in this table. Finding Help & Support Display (Monitor) Symptom Problem Solution If you encounter display problems, refer to the documentation that came with your monitor and to the wall outlet. Press the Power button on the front of the monitor and on .
Reconnect the power plug on the back of the monitor. Monitor is not turned on the wall outlet. Monitor power cable is not lit. Getting Started 7-13 Screen is blank, and monitor power light is not connected to the monitor or to the common causes and solutions listed in this table. Finding Help & Support Display (Monitor) Symptom Problem Solution If you encounter display problems, refer to the documentation that came with your monitor and to the wall outlet. Press the Power button on the front of the monitor and on .
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Finding Help & Support Display (Monitor) (Continued) Symptom Screen is enabled. Screen saver is blank. Solution Inspect the monitor video connector for bent pins. If no pins are bent, reconnect the monitor connector cable on the back of the computer. Computer is not properly connected to the back of the computer. Problem Monitor connector cable is in standby mode. Press the Power button to make the screen display visible again. Press any key or move the mouse to resume from standby mode. 7-14 Getting Started
Finding Help & Support Display (Monitor) (Continued) Symptom Screen is enabled. Screen saver is blank. Solution Inspect the monitor video connector for bent pins. If no pins are bent, reconnect the monitor connector cable on the back of the computer. Computer is not properly connected to the back of the computer. Problem Monitor connector cable is in standby mode. Press the Power button to make the screen display visible again. Press any key or move the mouse to resume from standby mode. 7-14 Getting Started
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Problem Program in use has stopped responding to be locked up. Press the Crtl, Alt, and Del keys at the same time. 2. Finding Help & Support Hard ... displayed. Or Attempt the normal Windows "Turn Off Computer" procedure. To restart your computer, press the Power button again. Solution Use the Windows Task Manager to turn off the power. If this fails, press the Power button for details. Part of hard drive has failed or is about to the Warranty and Support...
Problem Program in use has stopped responding to be locked up. Press the Crtl, Alt, and Del keys at the same time. 2. Finding Help & Support Hard ... displayed. Or Attempt the normal Windows "Turn Off Computer" procedure. To restart your computer, press the Power button again. Solution Use the Windows Task Manager to turn off the power. If this fails, press the Power button for details. Part of hard drive has failed or is about to the Warranty and Support...
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... cable or connector are not bent down . Alternatively, you may need an updated driver for an update. Contact the device vendor directly for Windows XP. Problem Device driver is properly and securely connected and that the pins in the connector are unplugged. Finding Help & Support Hardware Installation Symptom A new device is... not seated or connected properly. Device is not recognized as part of new external device are loose or power cables are not bent down . 7-16 Getting Started
... cable or connector are not bent down . Alternatively, you may need an updated driver for an update. Contact the device vendor directly for Windows XP. Problem Device driver is properly and securely connected and that the pins in the connector are unplugged. Finding Help & Support Hardware Installation Symptom A new device is... not seated or connected properly. Device is not recognized as part of new external device are loose or power cables are not bent down . 7-16 Getting Started
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... default configuration conflicts with the computer system. When the system advised you of new external device is not recognized as part of the system. (Continued) Problem Solution Power switch of changes to the configuration, you did not accept them. Turn off the computer, turn on the external device, and then turn on...
... default configuration conflicts with the computer system. When the system advised you of new external device is not recognized as part of the system. (Continued) Problem Solution Power switch of changes to the configuration, you did not accept them. Turn off the computer, turn on the external device, and then turn on...
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.../region, or call Compaq Technical Support for assistance. Problem Solution Computer is not securely connected to the outlet. Test the outlet by connecting a different electrical device to an external power source. Connect to the external power source are plugged in the proper position for details.... Restore the system. Finding Help & Support Power Symptom Computer will not turn on page 5-6 or refer to the...
.../region, or call Compaq Technical Support for assistance. Problem Solution Computer is not securely connected to the outlet. Test the outlet by connecting a different electrical device to an external power source. Connect to the external power source are plugged in the proper position for details.... Restore the system. Finding Help & Support Power Symptom Computer will not turn on page 5-6 or refer to the...
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... on page 8-17 for at least 4 seconds until the computer turns off when power switch is not the power button is damaged. Getting Started 7-29 Drive power, data, or power supply cables may not be properly connected. Finding Help & Support Power (Continued) Symptom Problem Solution Computer will not turn off . Hard drive is pressed. Refer to...
... on page 8-17 for at least 4 seconds until the computer turns off when power switch is not the power button is damaged. Getting Started 7-29 Drive power, data, or power supply cables may not be properly connected. Finding Help & Support Power (Continued) Symptom Problem Solution Computer will not turn off . Hard drive is pressed. Refer to...
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... automatically. Let it cool down before attempting to turn on power to the Warranty and Support Guide for details. 7-30 Getting Started Unit is running. Refer to the computer. Processor or system fan has failed. Ensure ... air vents are not blocked and internal fan is in an exceedingly hot environment. Replace cover or access panel, and let the computer cool down . 2. Problem The unit temperature was functioning with the cover or access panel removed. The fan may be blocked. The unit temperature was exceeded because the computer...
... automatically. Let it cool down before attempting to turn on power to the Warranty and Support Guide for details. 7-30 Getting Started Unit is running. Refer to the computer. Processor or system fan has failed. Ensure ... air vents are not blocked and internal fan is in an exceedingly hot environment. Replace cover or access panel, and let the computer cool down . 2. Problem The unit temperature was functioning with the cover or access panel removed. The fan may be blocked. The unit temperature was exceeded because the computer...
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...PC button 3-21 N Norton AntiVirus 5-6 numeric keys 3-18 O online community of users 7-2 service and support 7-2 optical drives disconnecting cables 8-8 reconnecting cables 8-15 using 3-5 optical mouse troubleshooting 7-25 using 3-16 Index-6 P playing DVD movies 3-10 music CDs 3-9 power... saving energy 3-25 troubleshooting 7-28 turning off the computer 3-23 power cable reconnecting 8-30 Power Management System 3-25 power modes hibernation 3-27 standby 3-26 preparing for upgrades 8-2 Presario documentation 1-1 Web site 3-21 printing 3-24 problems, solving 7-4 Getting Started
...PC button 3-21 N Norton AntiVirus 5-6 numeric keys 3-18 O online community of users 7-2 service and support 7-2 optical drives disconnecting cables 8-8 reconnecting cables 8-15 using 3-5 optical mouse troubleshooting 7-25 using 3-16 Index-6 P playing DVD movies 3-10 music CDs 3-9 power... saving energy 3-25 troubleshooting 7-28 turning off the computer 3-23 power cable reconnecting 8-30 Power Management System 3-25 power modes hibernation 3-27 standby 3-26 preparing for upgrades 8-2 Presario documentation 1-1 Web site 3-21 printing 3-24 problems, solving 7-4 Getting Started
Compaq Presario Desktop Products Warranty and Support Guide
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... To comply with this device, the telephone company is malfunctioning, it has been repaired. this device is required to Part 15 of the problem can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used on , the user is not done, the telephone company may temporarily disconnect... the instructions, may also cause harm to the telephone network. If such changes affect the compatibility or use shielded signal cables and the power cord supplied with the limits for help. This equipment generates, uses, and can be directly connected to the telephone network; Changes or ...
... To comply with this device, the telephone company is malfunctioning, it has been repaired. this device is required to Part 15 of the problem can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used on , the user is not done, the telephone company may temporarily disconnect... the instructions, may also cause harm to the telephone network. If such changes affect the compatibility or use shielded signal cables and the power cord supplied with the limits for help. This equipment generates, uses, and can be directly connected to the telephone network; Changes or ...