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Solving General Problems Continued

Problem

Cause

Solution

Computer appears to

Network driver is loaded

pause periodically.

and no network connection

 

is established.

Establish a network connection, or use Computer Setup or Microsoft Windows Device Manager to disable the network controller.

Cursor will not move

The Num Lock key

Press the Num Lock key. The

using the arrow keys on

maybeon.

NumLock light should not be on if you

the keypad.

 

want to use the arrow keys. The Num

 

 

Lock key can be disabled (or enabled)

 

 

in Computer Setup.

 

 

 

Cannot remove computer

Smart Cover Lock, featured

Unlock the Smart Cover Lock using

cover or access panel.

on some computers, is

Computer Setup.

 

locked.

The Smart Cover FailSafe Key, a device

 

 

for manually disabling the Smart Cover

 

 

Lock, is available from HP. You will

 

 

need the FailSafe Key in case of

 

 

forgotten password, power loss, or

 

 

computer malfunction.

 

 

 

Poor performance is

Processor is hot.

1. Make sure the airflow to the

experienced.

 

computer is not blocked.

 

 

2. Make sure the fans are

 

 

connected and working properly

 

 

(some fans only operate when

 

 

needed).

 

 

3. Make sure the processor

 

 

heatsink is installed properly.

 

 

 

 

Hard drive is full.

Transfer data from the hard drive to

 

 

create more space on the hard drive.

 

 

 

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