User's Manual

Solving Common Problems B-1
Solving Common Problems
Appendix BAppendix B
Appendix BAppendix B
Appendix B
Solving Common Problems
This chapter instructs you how to deal with the problems you might experience
when using your computer. The problem is listed first, followed by the solution.
Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs.
Power
Hard Disk Drive
Cause Solution
My computer Computer is not properly connected to a grounded wall outlet.
doesn’t work Make sure the power cord is firmly plugged into the wall outlet and into
the Wall outlet is not working.
To check to see whether the wall outlet works, plug other device (such
as a lamp) into the wall outlet. If it is not working, use other wall outlet.
When the computer turned down by sudden power failure, it will not
operate if you press the power button. To turn on the computer, refer to
the followings:
Unplug the power cord to turn off your computer and wait about 10
seconds for complete discharge and re-plug the power cord. Then
press the power button.
Cause Solution
Hard disk drive The files stored on your hard disk may be fragmented.
operation seems Check for lost allocation units by running Disk Defragmenter. (For slow
more information, refer to the Windows 98 manual that came with your
computer.)
Hard disk drive The files stored on your hard disk may be corrupted.
access indicator Check for lost allocation units by running Disk Defragmenter. (For more
light stays on information, refer to the Windows 98 manual that came with your
computer.)