Specifications
Trouble when Starting
Question: Why doesn't the power switch function?
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Make sure the AC power cable is correctly connected to a live wall outlet.
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If the computer is operating with batteries, batteries may be discharged. Connect
the computer to a wall outlet.
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If the above steps fail, press the reset switch on the bottom of the computer with a
narrow object such as a ball paint pen.
Question: Why doesn't Windows start?
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Check whether the floppy disk drive 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 Diskette
Drive is set to the first in Boot menu of the Setup Utility.
Question: Why do I get “Invalid system disk” 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 and
press any key.
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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 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; then check the condition of the hard disk.
Question: Why do I get “Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to setup”
message?
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The setting of the Setup utility is deleted. Enter the Setup utility and set it to a
default value.