HP Dc5000 Getting Started - Page 15

Basic Troubleshooting, Solving General Problems

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Getting Started Basic Troubleshooting This section concentrates on problems that you might encounter during the initial set up process. A comprehensive Troubleshooting Guide is available on the Documentation Library CD and under the reference library at the following Web site: http://www.hp.com/support. Solving General Problems You may be able to easily resolve the general problems described in this section. If a problem persists and you are unable to resolve it yourself or if you feel uncomfortable about performing the operation, contact an authorized dealer or reseller. Solving General Problems Problem Cause Solution Computer appears locked up and will not turn off when the power button is pressed. Software control of the power switch is not functional. Press and hold the power button for at least four seconds until the computer turns off. Computer will not respond to USB keyboard or mouse. Computer is in standby mode. Press the power button to resume from standby mode. Ä CAUTION: When attempting to resume from standby mode, do not hold down the power button for more than four seconds. Otherwise, the computer will shut down and you will lose your data. Computer date and time display is incorrect. RTC (real-time clock) battery may need to be replaced. ✎ Connecting the computer to a live AC outlet prolongs the life of the RTC battery. First, reset the date and time under Control Panel (Computer Setup can also be used to update the RTC date and time). If the problem persists, replace the RTC battery. See the Hardware Reference Guide for instructions on installing a new battery, or contact an authorized dealer or reseller for RTC battery replacement. www.hp.com 11

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11
Getting Started
Basic Troubleshooting
This section concentrates on problems that you might encounter
during the initial set up process. A comprehensive
Troubleshooting
Guide
is available on the
Documentation Library
CD and under the
reference library at the following Web site:
Solving General Problems
You may be able to easily resolve the general problems described in
this section. If a problem persists and you are unable to resolve it
yourself or if you feel uncomfortable about performing the operation,
contact an authorized dealer or reseller.
Solving General Problems
Problem
Cause
Solution
Computer appears
locked up and will not
turn off when the power
button is pressed.
Software control of the
power switch is not
functional.
Press and hold the power button for at
least four seconds until the computer
turns off.
Computer will not
respond to USB
keyboard or mouse.
Computer is in
standby
mode.
Press the power button to resume from
standby
mode.
Ä
CAUTION:
When attempting to resume from
standby
mode, do not hold down the
power button for more than four seconds. Otherwise, the computer will shut down and
you will lose your data.
Computer date and
time display is incorrect.
RTC (real-time clock)
battery may need to be
replaced.
Connecting the
computer to a live
AC outlet prolongs
the life of the
RTC battery.
First, reset the date and time under
Control Panel
(Computer Setup
can also be used to update the
RTC date and time). If the problem
persists, replace the RTC battery. See
the
Hardware Reference Guide
for
instructions on installing a new
battery, or contact an authorized
dealer or reseller for RTC battery
replacement.