Problem

Solution

The PC (or part of it)

■

Try restarting the PC as follows:

doesn’t seem to be

 

1

Click Start on the taskbar.

working.

 

2

Click Turn Off Computer.

 

 

 

 

3

Click Restart.

 

■

If the PC shows no response to mouse or keyboard actions, reset the PC:

 

 

1

Press and hold the On button until the system turns off.

 

 

2

Wait a few seconds, and turn the PC back on.

Note: Using the On button to reset the system is not recommended and should be used only as a last resort.

■A software program, software driver, or the operating system software may be corrupted, erased, or damaged. You can use the Application Recovery program or the System Recovery program to reinstall the software. Refer to “Using Application Recovery and System Recovery” on page 95.

■It’s possible that a voltage spike, power outage, or brownout has occurred. Symptoms of voltage spikes include a flickering video display, unexpected PC startups, and the PC not responding to your commands. A voltage spike can occasionally corrupt or destroy files, so it is a good idea to consistently make backup copies of your data files. Prevent voltage spikes by installing a surge suppressor made for use with PCs between the power outlet and the PC power cord.

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a210a (ap), a220a (ap) specifications

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