Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics; Solving Minor Problems - Compaq Armada 1500 Maintenance And Service Manual

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3.7 Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics

This section provides information about how to identify and correct some common
hardware, memory, and software problems. It also explains several types of common
messages that may be displayed on the screen. The following pages contain
troubleshooting information on:
Audio
Battery/Battery gauge
Diskette/Diskette drive
Hard drive
CD-ROM drive
Hardware installation
Infrared connection
Keyboard (Numeric keypad)

3.7.1 Solving Minor Problems

Some minor problems and possible solutions are outlined in the following tables. If the
problem appears related to a software application, check the documentation provided
with the software.
Solving Audio Problems
Some common audio problems and solutions are listed in the following table.
Problem
Computer beeps once after
you turn it on.
Computer does not beep after
the Power-On Self-Test
(POST).
Pointing device
Memory
PC Card
Power
Printer
Screen (LCD and CRT)
Software
Table 3-15
Solving Audio Problems
Probable Cause
This is typical; it indicates
successful completion of the
Power-On Self-Test (POST).
Speaker volume is off or has
been turned down.
Beeps have been turned off.
Solution(s)
No action is required.
If the speaker icon is not displayed on the
display, press Fn + F5 to adjust the volume.
Run Computer Setup and turn on beeps.
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