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Power
Your computer will not turn on
•
Make sure that the power cord is connected to an
AC power source and to your computer, and that your
computer is turned on.
•
If your computer is plugged into a surge protector, make
sure that the surge protector is connected securely to a
power outlet, turned on, and working correctly. To test
the outlet, plug a working device, such as a lamp, into
the outlet and turn it on.
•
Make sure that the power cord is free from cuts or
damage. Replace any damaged cables.
Printer
The printer will not turn on
•
Make sure that the printer is online. Many printers have
an online/offline button that you may need to press.
•
Make sure that the power cable is plugged into an
AC power source.
The printer is on but will not print
•
Check the cable between the printer and your computer.
Make sure that it is connected to the correct type of port.
•
Make sure that the printer is online. Many printers have
an online/offline button that you may need to press so
the printer can start printing. Press the button to put the
printer online.
•
Check the cable for bent or broken pins.
•
If the printer you want to print to is not the default
printer, make sure that you have selected it in the printer
setup.
To set a default printer:
1
Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The
Control Panel window opens.
2
Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Change
Default Printer option under the Printers category.
The Printer window opens.
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Summary of Contents for GM5688E
Page 1: ...REFERENCEGUIDE 8512418 book Page a Friday May 11 2007 11 44 AM...
Page 2: ...8512418 book Page b Friday May 11 2007 11 44 AM...
Page 10: ...CHAPTER 1 About This Reference 4 8512418 book Page 4 Friday May 11 2007 11 44 AM...
Page 40: ...CHAPTER 3 Setting Up and Getting Started 34 8512418 book Page 34 Friday May 11 2007 11 44 AM...
Page 64: ...CHAPTER 4 Upgrading Your Computer 56 8512418 book Page 56 Friday May 11 2007 11 44 AM...
Page 118: ...CHAPTER 6 Troubleshooting 108 8512418 book Page 108 Friday May 11 2007 11 44 AM...
Page 128: ...APPENDIX A Legal Notices 118 8512418 book Page 118 Friday May 11 2007 11 44 AM...
Page 138: ...128 Index 8512418 book Page 128 Friday May 11 2007 11 44 AM...
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Page 140: ...MAN GERSHWIN HW REF GDE R3 5 07 8512418 book Page 130 Friday May 11 2007 11 44 AM...