User manual PACKARD BELL EASYNOTE S4947 QUICK START & TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

[. . . ] This guide has been designed to introduce you to the features of your computer and assist in your computing experience. It will also help you maintain your computer and troubleshoot in case you encounter a problem. All the programs are included in your recovery data in a specific partition of your hard disk drive (see page 26 for details). Set up my PC To make it easy, Packard Bell has gathered all important setup steps in one application! [. . . ] This is useful when a driver installation failed, or when you changed a system setting, and it did not work. Click on Restore my computer to an earlier time, and then click on Next. Select from the calendar the date when the restore point was created and click on Next. All the restore points that were created on the selected date are listed by name in the list box to the right of the calendar. Create a Restore Point Windows creates restore points automatically at regularly scheduled times or before certain programs or drivers are installed. This option allows you to create your own restore points when you need to. Undo the last restoration If the system fails after restoring the computer to a certain date, you can use this option to undo the restoration. Alternately, you can use Last Known Good Configuration to restore the system to your most recent settings that worked. Use the arrow keys to highlight Last Known Good Configuration and press [Enter]. Even when your computer starts successfully, you cannot go further and use your programs correctly. Ask yourself the following questions and try to find the solution to your problem with the answers proposed. Installing new software may cause conflict with your existing software. If your computer does not function correctly after you have installed new programs, try to uninstall them. Did you notice strange behaviour in Internet browser or E-mail program? Most problems affecting Internet applications, and potentially your whole operating system are caused by malicious software propagated when you are connected. To check if your computer has been infected, run a check with your antivirus and anti-spyware programs. Please refer to the "Security" chapter (page 30) to learn more about keeping your computer safe. Windows Update is a catalogue of items such as drivers, security fixes, critical updates, the latest Help files, and Internet products that you can download to keep your computer running smoothly and up-to-date. Click on Start > Help and Support Center > Keep your computer up-to-date with Windows Update. Select Scan for updates and Yes when prompted to install any required software or device drivers. Update your system files using Windows Update Did you install new hardware? When you install a new hardware device, Windows usually detects it automatically and copies the appropriate files (drivers) to your computer to make it work. [. . . ] The use of shielded interface cable is required for USB, IEEE1394, serial, printer, game, analogue or digital audio/ video, Ethernet LAN, PS2, TV or FM antennas, and generally all high speeds cables' interfaces. Only Ethernet LAN or RTC modem cable can have length exceeding 3 meters. Heat Build-up and Portable Computers The AC adapter and the underside of the computer can become hot after prolonged use. CHASSIS COVER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT Before removing the chassis cover to service or modify the equipment, you must disconnect all power and modem cords (and remove the main battery in portable computers). [. . . ]