Acer T310 user manual Troubleshooting, Pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up

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Troubleshooting

The following questions are possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer and each is followed by simple answers and solutions to the situation.

Q: I pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up.

A: Check the LED located above the power switch.

If the LED is not lit, no power is being applied to the system. Do any of the following:

Check if the voltage selector switch located on the rear panel of the computer is set to the correct voltage.

Check if you properly plugged the power cable into an electrical outlet.

If you are using a power strip or AVR, make sure that it is plugged in and turned on.

If the LED is lit, check the following:

Is a non bootable (non system) diskette in the floppy drive? If yes, remove or replace it with a system diskette and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to restart your computer.

Q: Nothing appears on the screen.

A:Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to save power. Press any key to turn the display back on.

If pressing a key does not work, your computer. If restarting your computer does not work, contact your dealer or the technical support center for assistance.

Q: The printer does not work.

A: Do the following:

Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on.

Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the system's parallel port and the corresponding port on the printer.

For additional information concerning the printer, refer to the printer's documentation.

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Contents Aspire T310 Copyright 2003 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved Use conditions FCC noticeMacrovision copyright protection notice Lithium battery statementRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Vorsicht Laser compliance statementEnglish Contents Page Front panel System TourRear panel Connectivity System FeaturesPerformance MultimediaMousePS/2 or USB, manufacturing option System peripheralsKeyboardPS/2 or USB, manufacturing option Speakers Set up new components System upgradeOpen the computer Open package Setting up your computerNecessary to know before Setup Select locationConnecting the peripherals Shutting down your computer Starting your computerEnglish Printer does not work TroubleshootingPressed the power switch but the system did not boot up Nothing appears on the screenSystem cannot write diskette, hard disk or disc No sound comes out from the speakersImportant tips Cleaning and servicingTo clean your computer and keyboard Taking Care of your computerTo clean your monitor When to contact a service technicianTo clean your pointing device To clean your optical mouse