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Software
Hardware
Hardware and system checklist
This section discusses problems caused by your computer's hardware or
attached peripherals. Basic problems may occur in the following areas:
System start-up
Self test
Power
Password
Keyboard
LCD panel
Hard disk drive
DVD-ROM drive
CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive
DVD ±R/±RW drive
DVD Super Multi drive
Diskette drive
Infrared port
Printer
Pointing device
User's Manual
The problems may be caused by your software or
diskette.
If you cannot load a software package, the media
(usually a diskette) may be damaged or the
program might be corrupted. Try loading another
copy of the software.
If an error message appears while you are using
a software package, check the software
documentation. These documents usually include
a problem solving section or a summary of error
messages.
Next, check any error messages in the OS
documentation.
If you cannot find a software problem, check your
hardware. First run through the items in the
preliminary checklist above. If you still cannot
correct the problem, try to identify the source. The
next section provides checklists for individual
components and peripherals.
Touch Pad device
PC card
SD/MS/SM/MMC/xD card
Monitor
Sound system
TV output signal
USB
Modem
Standby/Hibernation
Memory Expansion
LAN
Wireless LAN
Bluetooth
i.LINK (IEEE 1394)
Troubleshooting
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