Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting Checklist - Compaq Armada e500 - Notebook PC Quick Reference Manual

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ROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting Checklist

If you encounter a minor problem with the computer or
software applications, go through the following checklist for
possible solutions:
Is the computer connected to an external power source or
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does it have a fully charged battery pack installed?
Is the computer turned on and is the power light on?
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Are all cables connected properly and securely?
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Did the diskette drive contain a nonbootable diskette when
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you turned on the computer?
Have you installed all the necessary device drivers? For
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example, if you are using a mouse, you may need to install
a mouse device driver.
Have you installed printer drivers for each application?
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Did you exit properly from Windows before shutting off
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your computer? Failure to exit properly can result in file
corruption.
Have you scanned the computer for viruses?
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