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Computer Components (Career Prep)

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Display screen is rotated
Start > Control Panel > Display Orientation
Words on monitor are too big or too small
Change screen resolution.
Display settings > Resolution
Picture on monitor is stretched/too bright or dark
Check monitor settings by locating buttons on bottom of monitor. Click the menu button to change settings.
Mouse cursor is moving erratically or unresponsive
Check connections, check batteries (if applicable), and clean underside of the ball.
Mouse does not move quickly across screen
Control Panel > Mouse > Additional mouse options > Pointer Options > Mouse Pointer Speed
Double clicking is unresponsive
Control Panel > Mouse > Additional mouse options > Double Click Speed
Speakers have no sound
Make sure cables are firmly connected between the line-out on the back of the computer and the speakers.

Make sure speakers are on and adjust the volume control.


If still not working, then go to Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices
Hear audio from programs/applications on computer but not from DVD or CD
Make sure CD/DVD volume isn't muted

Make sure the Internal volume control on the computer isn't muted
Keyboard is unresponsive
Check the connection. Make sure they are firm and properly in the correct port.

Turn off the computer and disconnect the keyboard. Reconnect it and then turn computer back on.
The network activity LED lights are blinking, but you still cannot log into the network.
Make sure username and password are correct and CAPS lock key is off.
Internet browser will not open or start
Restart your computer.

Check for malware, viruses, and spyware.

Clear all cached data.

If all this fails, try returning browser to default settings through Network Options.
Internet Browser constantly freezes or crashes
Computer is probably low on virtual memory

An admin needs to update the computer using Windows Update.

If you see little red X or puzzle piece where there should be content, you probably have missing plug-ins or add-ons (like Abobe Flash or Javascript).

If browser crashes (closes without reason) you could have a virus or malware. Run anti-virus program and anti-spyware checks
You try to access website and receive a 401 Unauthorized Error Message
Appears when you type the wrong URL. May need credentials to enter URL
You try to access a website and you receive 403 Request Error Message
This error means the pare or resource you want to reach is forbidden for some reason.

(403 Forbidden error)
You try to access a website and you receive a 408 Request Error Message
Click fresh/reload in your browser.

This may happen when you try to access common website like Google. It may be a web traffic problem so try later
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