To access Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Help
1. Click the Start button and then click Help.
2. Click the Search tab.
3. Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and then
click List Topics.
4. Click the topic that describes your problem and then click
Display.
5. Follow the instructions shown on the screen.
To access Windows Me Help
1. Click the Start button and then click Help.
2. Type a word or phrase that describes your problem in the
Search box and then click Go.
3. Click the topic that describes your problem and then click
Display.
4. Follow the instructions shown on the screen.
Power Problems
HINT: See the Tell Me How help file for information on standby mode.
Check the power light— When the power light is lit or blinking,
the computer has power. If the power light is blinking, the
computer is in standby mode—press the power button to exit
standby mode. If the power light is off, press the power button.
Check the battery— If you are using a battery to power your
computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Connect the
computer to an electrical outlet using the AC adapter, and turn on
the computer.
Test the electrical outlet— Ensure that the electrical outlet is
working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
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