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Command Problems, Printer? Screen?
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5-1 Command Problems Often what appears to be a big problem is in fact just a matter of a small oversight. Before taking your computer to the shop for major surgery, check the following items: Make sure that all devices (computer and peripherals) have power and are turned on. If you encounter a problem while you are working, stop what you are doing immediately. On paper, make notes of what is happening. List the actions you have taken and the responses from the computer. You may want to print a copy of the screen by using the + keys combination. Use the diagnostic software on your computer. Try to find out the conditions under which the malfunction occurs. Try also to isolate where the problem is occurring. Is it with a certain software program or with your hardware? If the problem is with software, you should probably talk to your software dealer. If the problem is with the hardware, try to narrow down the source of the problem. Is it your disks or disk drives? Keyboard? Printer? Screen? If some messages appear on the screen, refer to your MS-DOS manual for an explanation of the message. You may want to write down the message or print it out with the + key combination. Problems (except blackouts) can be avoided if you run your system on a dedicated electrical line. That is, ensure that your computer and peripheral electric cords are not shared by other appliances such as a refrigerator or air conditioner. Also, it is highly advisable to purchase a surge suppressor. This is a set of electric sockets enclosed in a single housing. A surge suppressor prevents sudden pulses of high electric power (spikes) from damaging the computer. This appliance is inexpensive and can be purchased at any computer or electronic hardware store. 2 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting