Troubleshooting Guide
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Computer Diagnostic Features
- Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics
- Safety and Comfort
- Before You Call for Technical Support
- Helpful Hints
- Solving General Problems
- Solving Power Supply Problems
- Solving Diskette Problems
- Solving Hard Drive Problems
- Solving MultiBay Problems
- Solving Display Problems
- Solving Audio Problems
- Solving Printer Problems
- Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems
- Solving Hardware Installation Problems
- Solving Network Problems
- Solving Memory Problems
- Solving Processor Problems
- Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems
- Solving Drive Key Problems
- Solving Internet Access Problems
- Solving Software Problems
- Contacting Customer Support
- POST Error Messages
- Password Security and Resetting CMOS
- Drive Protection System (DPS)
- Setting up Analog/Digital Audio Output
- Index

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Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics
Contacting Customer Support
For help and service, contact an authorized reseller or dealer. To
locate a reseller or dealer near you, visit
www.hp.com.
✎
If you take the computer to an authorized reseller, dealer, or service
provider for service, remember to provide the setup and power-on
passwords if they are set.
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Refer to the number listed in the warranty or in the Support
Telephone Numbers guide on the Documentation CD for technical
assistance.
“Illegal Operation has
Occurred” error message is
displayed.
Software being used is
not Microsoft-certified
for your version of
Windows.
Verify that the software is certified
by Microsoft for your version of
Windows (see program packaging
for this information).
Configuration files are
corrupt.
If possible, save all data, close all
programs, and restart the computer.
Solving Software Problems (Continued)
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