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If Something Goes Wrong
Sound system problems
Your hard disk seems very slow.
If you have been using your computer for a long time, your files
may have become fragmented. Run Disk Defragmenter.
To do this, select
Start
,
All
Programs
,
Accessories
,
System
Tools
,
and then
Disk
Defragmenter
. After it opens, select
Defragment
disk
.
Your data files are damaged or corrupted.
Refer to your software documentation for file recovery procedures.
Many software packages automatically create backup files.
You may also be able to recover lost data using utility software.
Consult your network administrator.
Some programs run correctly but others do not.
This is probably a configuration problem. If a program does not run
properly, refer to its documentation and check that the hardware
configuration meets its needs.
Sound system problems
No sound is coming from the computer’s headphone jack.
Adjust the volume control.
Check that the volume control has been turned up.
If you are using external headphones or speakers, check that they
are securely connected to your computer.
Wireless networking problems
This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking
problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi
®
) networking.
The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of
networks, and may be for more advanced users. If you need
assistance or if you are not familiar with the terminology, please see
Windows
®
Help and Support or contact your computer technician.
❖
If your computer is equipped with an internal Wi-Fi
®
adapter,
verify that the Wireless antenna is ON (the wireless indicator
light
will be lit). For more information, see
enabling wireless devices” on page 146
.
❖
Verify that your computer can detect access points or routers. If
it can detect a Wi-Fi
®
access point or router then it may be a
configuration issue.
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