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| ❑ | Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on. |
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| ❑ Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the computer indicates that the power is on. |
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| ❑ Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged. |
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| ❑ Make sure there is no diskette in the floppy disk drive. |
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| ❑ Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly. |
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| ❑ If you have plugged the computer into a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), make sure the UPS is turned on and | |||
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| ❑ If you are using an external display, check that it is plugged into a power source and turned on. Check that you | |||
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| ❑ Moisture condensation may have occurred. Do not use the computer for at least one hour and then turn it on. | |||
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| ❑ If the message Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to set up appears at the bottom of the display, you need to initialize | |||
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| ❑ Take the battery pack off the notebook, unplug the power cord and plug it again, then turn on the power. | |||
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