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Troubleshooting, 1 Identifying The Problem

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Q1105 SERIES USER'S MANUAL English Troubleshooting Your notebook PC is sturdy and subject to few problems in the field. 17 However, you may encounter simple setup or operating problems that you can solve on the spot, or problems with peripheral devices, that you can solve by replacing the device. The information in this section helps you isolate and resolve some of these straightforward problems and identify failures that require service. 4.1 Identifying The Problem If you encounter a problem, go through the following procedure before pursuing complex troubleshooting: 1. Turn off your notebook. 2. Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into your notebook and to an active AC power source. 3. Make sure that any card installed in the PC Card slot is seated properly. You can also remove the card from the slot, thus eliminating it as a possible cause of failure. 4. Make sure that any devices connected to the external connectors are plugged in properly. You can also disconnect such devices, thus eliminating them as possible causes of failure. 5. Turn on your notebook. Make sure it has been off at least 10 seconds before you turn it on. 6. Go through the boot sequence.

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Q1105 SERIES USER’S MANUAL
Troubleshooting
Your notebook PC is sturdy and subject to few problems in the field.
However, you may encounter simple setup or operating problems
that you can solve on the spot, or problems with peripheral devices,
that you can solve by replacing the device. The information in this
section helps you isolate and resolve some of these straightforward
problems and identify failures that require service.
4.1 Identifying The Problem
If you encounter a problem, go through the following procedure
before pursuing complex troubleshooting:
1. Turn off your notebook.
2. Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into your notebook and to
an active AC power source.
3. Make sure that any card installed in the PC Card slot is seated
properly. You can also remove the card from the slot, thus
eliminating it as a possible cause of failure.
4. Make sure that any devices connected to the external connectors
are plugged in properly. You can also disconnect such devices,
thus eliminating them as possible causes of failure.
5. Turn on your notebook. Make sure it has been off at least 10
seconds before you turn it on.
6. Go through the boot sequence.