eMachines T3065 User Guide - Page 43

Solving Common Problems This chapter instructs you how to deal with the problems you might experience when using your computer. The problem is listed first, followed by the solution. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Power Cause My computer doesn't work Chapter 1 Solution Computer is not properly connected to a grounded wall outlet. Make sure the power cord is firmly plugged into the wall outlet and into the computer. Wall outlet is not working. To check to see whether the wall outlet works, plug other device (such as a lamp) into the wall outlet. If it is not working, use other wall outlet. When the computer turned down by sudden power failure, it will not operate if you press the power button. To turn on the computer, refer to the followings: Unplug the power cord to turn off your computer and wait about 10 seconds for complete discharge and re-plug the power cord. Then press the power button. Hard Disk Drive Cause Hard disk drive operation seems slow Hard disk drive access indicator light stays on Solution The files stored on your hard disk may be fragmented. Check for lost allocation units by running Disk Defragmenter. (For more information,refer to the Windows Help. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) The files stored on your hard disk may be corrupted. Check for lost allocation units by running Disk Defragmenter. (For more information, refer to the Windows Help. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Solving Common Problems A-1