User's Manual

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Hardware If you cannot find a software problem, check your hard-

ware. First run through the items in the preliminary

checklist above. If you still cannot correct the problem, try

to identify the source. The next section provides checklists

for individual components and peripherals.

Hardware and system checklist

This section discusses problems caused by your computer’s hardware or attached

peripherals. Basic problems may occur in the following areas:

❑ System start-up ❑ PC card

❑ Self test ❑ SD card

❑ Power ❑ Compact Flash

❑ Password ❑ Monitor

❑ Keyboard ❑ Sound system

❑ LCD panel ❑ USB

❑ Hard disk drive ❑ Modem

❑ Diskette drive ❑ LAN

❑ Infrared port ❑ Wireless LAN

❑ Pointing device ❑ Bluetooth

System start-up

When the computer does not start properly, check the following items:

❑ Self Test

❑ Power Sources

❑ Power-on Password

Hardware and system checklist