Troubleshooting Your Computer (Windows 2000)
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Troubleshooting Yo ur Comp ut er (Wi n dows 2000 )What do I do if my computer won’t start?
❑Make sure the computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned
on. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on.
❑Make sure the battery is inserted properly and charged.
❑Make sure the floppy disk drive (if applicable) is empty.
❑If the computer is plugged into a power strip or uninterruptible power sup ply
(UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working.
❑If you are using an external display, make sure it is plugged into a powe r
source and turned on. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are
adjusted correctly. See the guide that came with your display for de tails.
❑Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery. Wait one minute.
Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert the battery. Turn on th e power.
❑Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction. If this occurs, do not
use the computer for at least one hour.
❑If the computer still does not turn on, follow these steps:
1Unplug the power cord and remove the battery.
2(For models with a reset button) Use a thin, straight object (such as a
paper clip) to press the reset button.
3Reinsert the power cord and the battery.
4Turn on the computer.
What do I do if a BIOS error appears when my computer starts?
If the message “Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to setup” appears at the bottom of
the screen, follow these steps:
1Press F2. The BIOS Setup menu appears.
2Set the date (month/day/year). Press Enter.
3Press the Down Arrow key to select System Time, and then set the time
(hour: minute: second). Press Enter.