- If the problem persists, you may need to change your pointing device, or contact the Service
Center listed on the “Read-Me-First” sheet that came with the WinBook.
Message: Fixed disk configuration error
Description: The drive parameters stored in the CMOS setup do not match the hard disk
detected in your system.
Action: - Press ‘F2’ to enter CMOS setup, and make sure the hard disk parameter is set to Auto-
detect.
Message: Fixed disk controller failure
Description: The hard disk controller failed to respond to the reset command.
Action: - First, check the drive parameters, then turn off the power to check all appropriate
connections. Make sure the hard drive is installed, and check to make sure the locking screw is
secure.
- If the problem persists, you may need to replace the hard disk controller; contact the Service
Center listed on the “Read-Me-First” sheet that came with the WinBook.
Message: Real-time clock failure
Description: CMOS RAM lost power and needs to be reinitialized.
Action: - Re-enter configuration settings in the Setup program.
- If the problem persists, contact the Service Center listed on the “Read-Me-First” sheet that
came with the WinBook.
Message: System halted
Description: Password is incorrect.
Action: - Restart your computer and enter the correct password. If you can’t remember the
correct password, contact the Service Center listed on the “Read-Me-First” sheet that came with
the WinBook. Be sure to have the serial number and registered owner’s name to insure correct
identification before you call the Service Center.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
There are a few things you can do to help insure that your WinBook provides you with trouble-
free service for an extended period. The computer is designed so that most of the vital
components are protected from external contamination. The main things you should do are to
keep the exterior of the computer clean and free from accumulated dust and dirt, and protect it
from electrical and physical shock hazards. We’ve already talked about electrical and physical
precautions elsewhere, so this section focuses on how to minimize contamination and how to
deal with dirt related problems.
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