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Updated: May 2002
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Introduction 1
Troubleshooting Emergency 5
When computers crash, malfunction or just act funny, we are in repair disk
trouble. Knowing how to fix your own computer with some
basic diagnostic knowledge will save all of us time, money and System 5
properties
anxiety. Here are some basic rules to follow next time you get a
computer glitch on your system.
Best practices 6
Trainer Notes 14
Power cables
• Protected power supply
Diagnostics troubleshooting:
Rebooting (Ctrl + Alt + Del)
Create hardware
profile. Most com-
puters do not need
to create separate
Provides information
about:
• Registration edition
• Serial numbers
• System type
Will refresh the selected option.
Best practices
Adjusting screen attributes
1. View the ‘Display Properties’ dialog box at the ‘Settings’ tab.
2. Click ‘Advanced’ to open the properties page of your
computer.
Monthly maintenance
Like your car, your computer also needs regular maintenance. Here
are some practices to ensure the smooth running of your computer.
Defragment
Defragment will allow you to rearrange programs to run faster and
finds errors. You can choose preferences for a one-time operation
or checkmark to set preferences each time you defragment your
selected disk.
Select Action
x: (Substitute the drive Specify the drive you want to check.
letter for x)
/a Check all your local hard disks.
/n Start and quit Scan Disk automatically.
/p Prevent Scan Disk from correcting any
errors it finds.
To check all hard disks but prevent Scan Disk from correcting any
errors it finds, type in Target:
• C:\windows\scandskw.exe /a /p
If you do not have a short cut to ‘Scan Disk’, you will need to
activate ‘Scan Disk’ from the ‘Start’ menu. Use ‘Windows Help’ to
find the procedure.
Troubleshooting Scenario 1
The process of moving the mouse and its on screen representation
is termed as dragging the mouse. Distinguishing between the
mechanical mouse and the optical mouse is established by the kind
of technology used, the number of buttons they have and how
they are connected to the computer.
Diagnostic Solution
Problems with the mouse such as the one described in Scenario 1
can be attributed to the mouse being dirty. To address this
problem:
1. Disconnect the mouse from the computer.
2. Clean the mouse with a special wipe cloth (available in
computer & office stores)
3. Check the ball under your mouse and flip it out to wipe it.
Place it back inside the mouse again. (This ball is the part which
rolls on your mouse pad surface picking up dirt).
4. Reconnect mouse to the computer.
Troubleshooting scenario 2
Finding files or applications
You finished a project last year and did not make a backup copy.
Today you suddenly need it but you have forgotten where you
stored the document file. Using the Help menu discussed earlier
find the file.
Hint: Search resources on your computer that can help you find the
answer visually survey your hardware to help find a clue.
Trainer Notes
The key to successful troubleshooting is patience and practice.
Do not be afraid to try to fix your computer yourself. If you are
not certain what to do, use the help files.
Resources
Useful Web sites
www.microsoft.com/NYWorstation
www.ibm.com/pc
www.ibm.com/pc/support
www.elink.ibmlink.ibm.com/public/applications/publications/
cgibin/pbi.cgi
www.support.microsoft.com/directory
www.zednet.comfiltersprinterfriendly/0,6061,26901113,00.html
Help by Fax
1800- 426-3395 IBM automated fax system