The computer does not start
Make sure that you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable
properly.
If you are using the AC adaptor, check that the wall outlet is working by
plugging in another device, such as a lamp.
Verify that the computer is on by looking at the Power indicator.
If the indicator is glowing, the computer is on. Also, try turning the computer
off and then on.
If you are using an AC adaptor, verify that the computer is receiving power
from the external power source by looking at the Battery indicator. If the
indicator is glowing, the computer is connected to a live external power
source.
The computer does not load advanced options during
startup
By holding down one of the following keys or buttons during startup, your
computer can load the following advanced options.
Advanced option Key
BIOS utility
Boot Menu
Recovery options
If your computer starts to load the Operating System instead of desired
advanced options, do the following:
1.
2.
3.
Hardware and system checklist
This section discusses problems caused by your computer's hardware or
attached peripherals. Basic problems might occur in the following areas:
User's Manual
F2
F12
0 (zero)
Click Start. Point to the arrow (
then select Restart.
Hold down the corresponding key and then release this key one
second after the computer is power on.
Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed.
Power
Keyboard
Internal display panel
Internal Storage
Memory Media Card
Pointing Device
Button
Volume down
Volume up
-
) beside the Shut down button and,
USB device
Sound system
External monitor
LAN
Wireless LAN
®
Bluetooth
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