Computer does not start

Symptom

Possible solution

 

 

Computer will not turn

Ensure that the cables connecting the computer to the external

on or start.

power source are plugged in properly.

 

When the cables connecting the computer to the external

 

power source are plugged in properly, and the wall outlet is

 

functioning, the green power supply light on the back of the

 

computer should be on; if it is not, refer to the Limited Warranty

 

and Support Guide to contact Support.

 

 

 

If the display (monitor) is blank, the monitor may not be

 

properly connected. Connect the monitor to the computer, plug

 

it in, and turn it on. See “Display (monitor)” on page 31.

 

 

 

Set the line voltage selection switch to the correct setting for

 

your country/region, or refer to the Limited Warranty and

 

Support Guide to contact Support.

 

 

 

Test the wall outlet by connecting a different electrical

 

device to it.

 

 

Computer seems to be

Use the Windows Task Manager to close any programs not

locked up and is not

responding, or restart the computer:

responding.

1 Press the Ctrl, Alt, and Delete keys on the keyboard

 

 

simultaneously.

 

2 Click Start Task Manager.

 

3 Select the program that is not responding, and then click

 

End Task.

 

If closing programs does not work, restart the computer:

 

1 Press the Ctrl, Alt, and Delete keys on the keyboard

 

simultaneously.

 

2 Click the Arrow button next to the red Shut Down button,

 

and then click Restart.

 

Or

 

1 Press and hold the On button for 5 or more seconds to turn

 

off the computer.

 

2 Press the On button to start the computer.

 

 

Error message: Hard

Refer to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide to contact

disk drive error.

Support.

 

 

30Getting Started (features vary by model)