Solving Common Problems; Power; Hard Disk Drive - eMachines emonster Series User Manual

Appendix B Appendix B
Appendix B
Appendix B Appendix B

Solving Common Problems

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

Cause
My computer
doesn't work

Hard Disk Drive

Cause
Hard disk drive
operation seems
slow
Hard disk drive
access indicator
light stays on
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Computer is not properly connected to a grounded wall outlet.
Make sure the power cord is firmly plugged into the wall outlet and into the computer.
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.
The files stored on your hard disk may be fragmented.
Check for lost allocation units by running Disk Defragmenter. (For more information,
refer to the Windows Me manual that came with your computer.)
The files stored on your hard disk may be corrupted.
Check for lost allocation units by running Disk Defragmenter. (For more information,
refer to the Windows Me manual that came with your computer.)
Solution
Solution
Solving Common Problems
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