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Getting Started Basic Troubleshooting This section concentrates on problems that you might encounter during the initial set up process. Solving General Problems You may be able to easily resolve the general problems described in this section. If a problem persists and you are unable to resolve it yourself or if you feel uncomfortable about performing the operation, contact an authorized dealer or reseller. Solving General Problems Problem Cause Solution Computer appears locked up and will not turn off when the power button is pressed. Software control of the power switch is not functional. Press and hold the power button for at least four seconds until the computer turns off. Computer will not respond to USB keyboard or mouse. Computer is in standby mode. Press the power button to resume from standby mode. Ä CAUTION: When attempting to resume from standby mode, do not hold down the power button for more than four seconds. Otherwise, the computer will shut down and you will lose your data. Computer date and time display is incorrect. RTC (real-time clock) battery may need to be replaced. ✎ Connecting the computer to a live AC outlet prolongs the life of the RTC battery. First, reset the date and time under Control Panel (Computer Setup can also be used to update the RTC date and time). If the problem persists, replace the RTC battery. See the Service & Technical Reference Guide for instructions on installing a new battery, or contact an authorized dealer or reseller for RTC battery replacement. Computer appears to pause periodically. Network driver is loaded and no network connection is established. Establish a network connection, or use Computer Setup or Microsoft Windows Device Manager to disable the network controller. www.hp.com 9

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9
Getting Started
Basic Troubleshooting
This section concentrates on problems that you might encounter
during the initial set up process.
Solving General Problems
You may be able to easily resolve the general problems described in
this section. If a problem persists and you are unable to resolve it
yourself or if you feel uncomfortable about performing the operation,
contact an authorized dealer or reseller.
Solving General Problems
Problem
Cause
Solution
Computer appears
locked up and will not
turn off when the power
button is pressed.
Software control of the
power switch is not
functional.
Press and hold the power button for at
least four seconds until the computer
turns off.
Computer will not
respond to USB
keyboard or mouse.
Computer is in
standby
mode.
Press the power button to resume from
standby
mode.
Ä
CAUTION:
When attempting to resume from
standby
mode, do not hold down the
power button for more than four seconds. Otherwise, the computer will shut down and
you will lose your data.
Computer date and
time display is incorrect.
RTC (real-time clock)
battery may need to be
replaced.
Connecting the
computer to a live
AC outlet prolongs
the life of the
RTC battery.
First, reset the date and time under
Control Panel
(Computer Setup
can also be used to update the
RTC date and time). If the problem
persists, replace the RTC battery. See
the
Service & Technical Reference
Guide
for instructions on installing a
new battery, or contact an authorized
dealer or reseller for RTC battery
replacement.
Computer appears to
pause periodically.
Network driver is loaded
and no network
connection is established.
Establish a network connection, or
use Computer Setup or Microsoft
Windows Device Manager to disable
the network controller.