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TROUBLESHOOTING

If you have any problems with your vpr Matrix notebook, please take a moment to find some of the common problems that can be fixed with a few simple steps.

Windows XP has a useful built-in troubleshooting function that can be accessed from the Control Panel. Click Start, click My Computer and then click Control Panel. Click the category of the problem you are having (Network or Internet Connections, Printers and Other Hardware, etc.), and then click on the category under the Troubleshooters header that best describes your problem. Windows will lead you through a helpful series of steps that can help you get going again quickly.

Below are steps to solve some of the most common notebook problems:

Power

Problem:Your notebook will not turn on.
Solution: Check that your notebook is plugged into the AC adapter and that the
adapter light is on. Check all power cord and AC adapter connections to
make sure they are firmly seated. Check the power indicator to see if
the notebook is on. If the notebook is on but the display is dark, see the
Display section of troubleshooting below.	19