Solving General Problems

You may be able to easily resolve the general problems described in this section. If a problem persists and you are unable to resolve it yourself or if you feel uncomfortable about performing the operation, contact an authorized dealer or reseller.

WARNING! When the computer is plugged into an AC power source, voltage is always applied to the system board. To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock and/or hot surfaces, be sure to disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and allow the internal system components to cool before touching.

Table 8-1Solving General Problems

Computer appears locked up and will not turn off when the power button is pressed.

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

Software control of the power switch is not functional.

1.

Press and hold the power button for at least four seconds

 

 

until the computer turns off.

 

2.

Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet.

 

 

 

Computer will not respond to keyboard or mouse.

Cause

Solution

Computer is in Sleep state.

To resume from Sleep state, press the power button.

CAUTION: When attempting to resume from Sleep state, do not hold down the power button for more than four seconds. Otherwise, the computer will shut down and you will lose any unsaved data.

System has locked up.

Restart computer.

 

 

Computer date and time display is incorrect.

 

 

 

Cause

Solution

 

 

RTC (real-time clock) battery may need to be replaced.

Reset the date and time under Control Panel (Computer

NOTE: Connecting the computer to a live AC outlet

Setup can also be used to update the RTC date and time). If

the problem persists, replace the RTC battery. See the

prolongs the life of the RTC battery.

Removal and Replacement section for instructions on installing

 

a new battery, or contact an authorized dealer or reseller for

 

RTC battery replacement.

 

To access Control Panel in Windows 7, select Start, and then

 

select Control Panel.

 

To access Control Panel in Windows 8, from the Start screen,

 

type c, and then select Control Panel from the list of

 

applications.

 

 

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HP 8300 1Solving General Problems, Computer date and time display is incorrect Cause Solution, Select Control Panel

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