User manual PACKARD BELL EASYNOTE XS20-006 EASYNOTE F11 (FREEDOS) QUICK START & TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

[. . . ] See the illustrations at the start of this guide for setup instructions. If your computer has been stored or transported in a cold or damp environment, allow it to warm to room temperature before turning it on. Allow the battery to fully charge: Charging: LED = On Charged: LED = Off 4. Briefly press the power button to turn on your computer. Please read the rest of this Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide to get to know your computer and troubleshoot in case you encounter a problem. may be reproduced or transmitted, in any form or by any means, whether electronic, chemical, manual or otherwise, including but not limited to photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval systems, for any purpose without prior written permission of Packard Bell B. V. Copyright Notice Packard Bell Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide. [. . . ] Check if a power or battery LED on the computer is lit. If not, then the power cable or adapter may be faulty. Unplug the computer's power cord from the wall socket, remove the main battery from the computer and press the power button for at least ten seconds. Then release it, connect the power cord again and press the power button to turn on your computer. Before you connect or disconnect the power cord to the back of the computer, please ensure that the power plug is disconnected from the wall outlet. 1. Check that the battery is correctly inserted. Check that the battery is sufficiently charged. Connect the AC adapter and attempt to start the notebook. Disconnect or remove additional devices: A faulty device or main battery can in some situations prevent the computer from starting. Removing additional external devices (such as a printer, a scanner, a modem, etc. ) 1. Disconnect all external devices from your computer. Try to restart your computer and check that it works OK. Usually, you just have to unlock it at the bottom of the base and pull it out. Leave the AC power adaptor plugged to both your computer and the wall socket. Try to switch your computer on and wait for at least 15 minutes. Removing additional internal hardware (such as additional memory, a network card, etc. ) 1. Remove any additional internal device you have installed. Note that if a third party installed a device, we advise you to refer to them to remove the device. Try to restart your computer and check that it works OK. Depending on your warranty conditions, you might not be allowed to open the chassis by yourself. Please refer to the Limited Warranty section (page 27) before proceeding. If you are sure you want to proceed, please first touch the ground to prevent electrostatic damages and unplug the power cord and remove the main battery before opening the chassis. Check the main battery: The Screen Displays Applications, but They Crash or Run Erratically When your programs run erratically, there are good chances that your operating system may not be functioning correctly. [. . . ] 19 Internet connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Spyware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]