Table of contents

1

Protecting your computer .................................................................................................

1

 

Computer security features ........................................................................................................

1

2

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................

2

 

Computer does not start ............................................................................................................

2

 

Power .....................................................................................................................................

4

 

Display (monitor) ......................................................................................................................

4

 

Keyboard and mouse (with cable) ..............................................................................................

4

 

Keyboard and mouse (wireless) .................................................................................................

6

 

Speakers and sound .................................................................................................................

6

 

Internet access .........................................................................................................................

7

 

Software troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................

8

3

System recovery .............................................................................................................

10

 

Choosing a system recovery method .........................................................................................

10

 

System Recovery options .........................................................................................................

10

 

Recovery media .....................................................................................................................

12

4

Maintenance ...................................................................................................................

15

 

Schedules and tasks ...............................................................................................................

15

 

Keeping the computer free of dust, dirt, and heat .......................................................................

15

 

Cleaning the computer and monitor ..........................................................................................

16

 

Cleaning the computer vents ....................................................................................................

16

 

Cleaning the keyboard and mouse ...........................................................................................

16

 

Cleaning the touch screen (select models only) ...........................................................................

16

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