Specifications
Troubleshooting
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Trouble when Starting
Question: Why doesn't the power button function?
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Make sure the AC power cable is correctly connected to a live power outlet.
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If the computer is operating with batteries, the batteries may be discharged.
Connect the computer to a power outlet.
Question: Why doesn't Windows start?
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Check whether the floppy disk drive unit contains a non-system disk. Remove
the floppy disk from the drive, and press any key.
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If you are attempting to boot from the floppy disk drive, check to make sure the
disk is fully inserted and seated into the drive.
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If you attempt to boot from the floppy disk drive, check whether the Floppy
Disk is set to the first in the Boot menu of the setup utility.
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Check whether the CD-R/RW drive unit contains a bootable CD-ROM. Remove
the CD-ROM from the drive and press any key.
Question: Why do I get a non-system disk or disk error message?
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You may have inserted a non-bootable disk in the floppy disk drive (either a
defective disk or one without an installed operating system). Remove the disk.
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If this message is issued when you attempt to boot from your hard disk drive,
insert a bootable disk into the floppy disk drive unit and check the status of your
hard disk drive.
Question: Why do I get the message
Operating system not found
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If you get this message when starting from the hard disk, insert the boot up disk
into the floppy disk drive unit; then check the condition of the hard disk.