HP Pavilion dv6000 HP Pavilion Entertainment PC - Quick Reference Guide - Page 20

441259-001.book Page 4 Wednesday, February 14, 2007 9:21 AM Troubleshooting If you are unable to use the standard shutdown procedure, try the following emergency shutdown procedure: Ä CAUTION: Emergency shutdown procedures result in the lost of unsaved information. » Press ctrl+alt+delete. Then, in the lower-right corner of the screen, click the Power button. - or - Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds. - or - Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. The computer is unusually warm ■ It is normal for the computer to feel warm to the touch while it is in use. But if the computer feels unusually warm, it may be overheating because a vent is blocked. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing, to block airflow. ■ If you suspect that the computer is overheating, allow the computer to cool to room temperature. Then be sure to keep all vents free from obstructions while you are using the computer. ✎ The fan in the computer starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. An external device is not working If an external device does not function as expected, follow these suggestions: 3-4 Quick Reference