TURN THE COMPUTER OFF

Lockups and Software Problems

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety information that shipped with your computer.

The computer does not start up

E NSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO

THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET

The computer stops responding

NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.

If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer.

A program stops responding

E ND THE PROGRAM

1Press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously to access the Task Manager.

2Click the Applications tab.

3Click to select the program that is no longer responding.

4Click End Task.

A program crashes repeatedly

NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a floppy disk, CD, or DVD.

C HECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION If necessary, uninstall and then

reinstall the program.

Troubleshooting

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