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If You Have a Problem What to Do First Don't panic! Most things that go wrong with computers can be fixed relatively easily - provided you do not rush into them. Use the following checklist to see where you can find help. Is the problem hardware- or softwarerelated? • Run HP e-Diagtools to see whether you have a hardware or software problem (refer to page 28). Is the problem related to an application? • Refer to the application's online and/or printed documentation. You can also check the software manufacturer's web site Check for viruses? • Your problem might be caused by a virus. Use your antivirus software to check for viruses. It is recommended that you run a thorough check on your entire system. Is the problem with Windows? Yes Still Need Help? Refer to Windows Help, accessed by selecting Help from the Windows Start menu. No • For other help, refer to the troubleshooting sections starting on page 11 or the Frequently Asked Questions starting on page 26. • Collect information on your PC (see page 37) then contact your authorized support provider. For Customer Care Center numbers, refer to page 38. • For a wide range of information and support, refer to the HP Web at: www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport. • For information on your warranty, refer to the Quick User's Guide provided with your PC or the HP Web at: www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport. 10 Troubleshooting Guide

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If You Have a Problem
10 Troubleshooting Guide
What to Do First
Don’t panic! Most things that go wrong with computers can be fixed relatively easily — provided you do
not rush into them. Use the following checklist to see where you can find help.
Is the problem hardware- or software-
related?
±
Run HP e-Diagtools to see whether you have a hardware
or software problem (refer to page 28).
Is the problem related to an
application?
±
Refer to the application’s online and/or printed
documentation. You can also check the software
manufacturer’s web site
Check for viruses?
±
Your problem might be caused by a virus. Use your
antivirus software to check for viruses. It is
recommended that you run a thorough check on your
entire system.
Is the problem with Windows?
±
Yes
Refer to Windows Help, accessed by selecting Help from
the Windows
Start
menu.
No
For other help, refer to the troubleshooting sections
starting on page 11 or the Frequently Asked Questions
starting on page 26.
Still Need Help?
±
Collect information on your PC (see page 37) then
contact your authorized support provider. For Customer
Care Center numbers, refer to page 38.
For a wide range of information and support, refer to the
HP Web at:
www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport.
For information on your warranty, refer to the
Quick
User’s Guide
provided with your PC or the HP Web at:
www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport.