Resolving Problems, Troubleshooting | HP a296n (US/CAN), 716n (US)

Resolving Problems

Troubleshooting

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	Solution

My PC won’t turn on	When you press the On button on the front of the PC, the following events should
at all.	happen:
	1	The keyboard indicator lights flash.
	2	The light next to the diskette drive flashes.
	3	The hard disk spins or the diskette drive makes a noise.
	4	The PC makes one beep indicating it is operating properly.
		Warning: Your system is provided with a voltage select switch for use in a
		115 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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a264w (US), a250y (D7219W), a262n (US/CAN), a250y (D7219X), a220n (US/CAN) specifications

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