Troubleshooting; Problems And Solutions - HP Media Center m1100 - Desktop PC Getting Started Manual

Problems and Solutions

For help on general and miscellaneous problems
you may be experiencing with the PC, refer to the
following pages for possible solutions. Look up the
description of the problem and try the solution listed.
For more detailed information, press the Help button
on your keyboard, or click Start on the taskbar and
select Help and Support.
Problem
My computer won't
turn on at all.
I installed a new
printer or other
device, and it
won't work.
Solution
When you press the On button on the front of the computer, the
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following events should happen:
a
The keyboard indicator lights flash.
b
The hard disk drive spins.
c
The computer makes one beep indicating it is operating
properly.
If the computer doesn't go through the previous procedure, check
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the following:
a
The power cord and all cables are securely plugged into the
computer.
b
The power cord is plugged into a grounded outlet. Check to see
whether the outlet works by plugging another item into it.
c
The monitor is connected to the computer, plugged in, and
turned on.
Be sure that you installed the device drivers that came with the new
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device.
You may need an updated driver for Windows XP. For non-HP
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peripherals, contact the vendor directly. For HP peripherals, visit
the HP Web site. Refer to the Warranty and Support Guide for
details.

Troubleshooting

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Your system is
provided with a
voltage select switch
for use in a 115-VAC
or 230-VAC power
system. The voltage
select switch has
been pre-set to the
correct voltage
setting for use in
the particular
country/region
where it was initially
sold. Changing the
voltage select switch
to the incorrect
position can damage
your PC and void any
implied warranty.
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Troubleshooting