HP DX2250 manual Helpful Hints

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the HP Backup and Recovery Manager User Guide by selecting Start > HP Backup and Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager Manual.

CAUTION: Running the Restore Plus! CD will erase all data on the hard drive.

To assist you in resolving problems online, HP Instant Support Professional Edition provides you with self-solve diagnostics. If you need to contact HP support, use HP Instant Support Professional Edition's online chat feature. Access HP Instant Support Professional Edition at: http://www.hp.com/go/ispe.

Access the Business Support Center (BSC) at http://www.hp.com/go/bizsupport for the latest online support information, software and drivers, proactive notification, and worldwide community of peers and HP experts.

If it becomes necessary to call for technical assistance, be prepared to do the following to ensure that your service call is handled properly:

Be in front of your computer when you call.

Write down the computer serial number and product ID number, and the monitor serial number before calling.

Spend time troubleshooting the problem with the service technician.

Remove any hardware that was recently added to your system.

Remove any software that was recently installed.

Run the Restore Plus! CD.

CAUTION: Running the Restore Plus! CD will erase all data on the hard drive.

NOTE: For sales information and warranty upgrades (Care Packs), call your local authorized service provider or dealer.

Helpful Hints

If you encounter problems with the computer, monitor, or software, see the following list of general suggestions before taking further action:

Check that the computer and monitor are plugged into a working electrical outlet.

Check to see that the voltage select switch (some models) is set to the appropriate voltage for your region (115V or 230V).

Check to see that the computer is turned on and the green power light is on.

Check to see that the monitor is turned on and the green monitor light is on.

Turn up the brightness and contrast controls of the monitor if the monitor is dim.

Press and hold any key. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be operating correctly.

Check all cable connections for loose connections or incorrect connections.

Wake the computer by pressing any key on the keyboard or pressing the power button. If the system remains in suspend mode for more than four seconds, shut down the computer by pressing and

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Contents Troubleshooting Guide dx2250 Microtower Model Troubleshooting Guide About This Book Iv About This Book Table of contents Enww Accessing HP Insight Diagnostics HP Insight DiagnosticsSurvey Tab Test Tab Select the Test Mode Interactive or UnattendedLog Tab Status TabHelp Tab Downloading the Latest Version of HP Insight Diagnostics Saving and Printing Information in HP Insight DiagnosticsSafety and Comfort Before You Call for Technical Support TroubleshootingHelpful Hints Enww Computer will not turn on Cause Solution Solving General ProblemsCause Solution Poor performance is experienced Cause Solution Computer date and time display is incorrect Cause SolutionStartup, go to Start Run Microsoft Windows XP or Blank screen no video Cause SolutionEnww Computer will not start Cause Solution Solving Hardware Installation ProblemsActivity Possible Cause Recommended Action Interpreting Diagnostic LightsInterpreting Diagnostic Lights HP Backup and Recovery Manager Contacting Customer Support
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