HP Pavilion 900 HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Quick Start Guide 5971-583 - Page 81

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Help Problem The computer (or part of it) doesn't seem to be working. Solution 3 Try restarting the computer as follows: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click Turn Off Computer. 3 Click Restart. 3 If the computer shows no response to mouse or keyboard actions, reset the computer: 1 Press and hold the On button until the system turns off. 2 Wait a few seconds, and turn the computer back on. Note: Using the On button to reset the system is not recommended and should be used only as a last resort. 3 It's possible that a voltage spike, power outage, or brownout has occurred. Symptoms of voltage spikes include a flickering video display, unexpected system startups, and the system not responding to your commands. A voltage spike can occasionally corrupt or destroy files, so it is a good idea to consistently make backup copies of your data files. Prevent voltage spikes by installing a surge suppressor made for use with computers between the power outlet and the computer power cord. Quick Start Guide 59

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Quick Start Guide
59
Help
Problem
Solution
The computer (or part
of it) doesn
’
t seem to
be working.
3
Try restarting the computer as follows:
1
Click
Start
on the taskbar.
2
Click
Turn Off Computer
.
3
Click
Restart
.
3
If the computer shows no response to mouse or keyboard actions, reset the computer:
1
Press and hold the On button until the system turns off.
2
Wait a few seconds, and turn the computer back on.
Note:
Using the On button to reset the system is not recommended and should be used only
as a last resort.
3
It
’
s possible that a voltage spike, power outage, or brownout has occurred. Symptoms
of voltage spikes include a flickering video display, unexpected system startups, and
the system not responding to your commands. A voltage spike can occasionally
corrupt or destroy files, so it is a good idea to consistently make backup copies of
your data files. Prevent voltage spikes by installing a surge suppressor made for use
with computers between the power outlet and the computer power cord.