Elitegroup G736 - Manual (Page 91)

source and make sure that the battery has a charge.
2. If you are using the Notebook with the AC adapter, check the power outlet, the power
cord, and any power switches that may affect your computer.
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Check the wall outlet or power strip with an item that you know is functioning
properly. A lamp or radio is a convenient item for checking the power. You may
also need to check the fuses and breakers in your electric box.
If the outlet is controlled by a wall switch, make sure that the switch is on.
If the outlet is controlled by a dimmer switch, use a different outlet.
If your computer is plugged into a power strip with an On/Off switch, make sure
the switch is on.
3. With the computer’s power switched off, check all cable connections. If the computer
is connected to any peripheral devices, look for loose or disconnected cables. If the
computer is too close to a wall, a cable connection may be loose or the cables may be
crimped.
Do not substitute cables for different devices (other than the
manufacturer recommended cables) even if they look exactly
alike. The wiring inside the cable may be different.
4. When you are certain that you have power available and all connections are good, turn
the computer on again. If the computer still does not start, you may have a hardware
problem.
The Power-On Self Test
The Power-On Self Test (POST) runs every time you turn on or reset the Notebook. The
POST checks memory, the main system board, the display, the keyboard, the disk drives, and
other installed options.
A few seconds after you turn on your computer, a copyright message appears on your display
screen. A memory test message appears next; as the test continues, memory size increases
until all installed memory is tested. Normally, the only test routine visible on the screen will
be the memory test.
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