Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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... does not start If LEDs do not connect the battery), press the Power button and look for the LEDs to blink or glow, and listen for the sound of blinking LEDs or beeping tones to the notebook. Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist Print and use recovery disk to recover the computer to BIOS mode (f10) and run Memory Test and Hard Drive Test If all USB devices and media cards. 2. Disconnect the AC power adapter, remove the battery, and...
... does not start If LEDs do not connect the battery), press the Power button and look for the LEDs to blink or glow, and listen for the sound of blinking LEDs or beeping tones to the notebook. Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist Print and use recovery disk to recover the computer to BIOS mode (f10) and run Memory Test and Hard Drive Test If all USB devices and media cards. 2. Disconnect the AC power adapter, remove the battery, and...
Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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... the error and the PC can run Hard Drive Test Boot to Windows Advanced boot options (f8) and select Last Known Good Configuration (Advanced) Boot to Windows Advanced boot options (f8) and select Boot into Safe Mode and then Uninstall recently installed programs Symptom: Update Your Computer After Troubleshooting A Problem When the computer starts into Safe Mode and then run Windows Update Symptom: Computer displays the Windows logo screen and stops responding Boot to Windows Advanced boot options (f8) and select Disable auto...
... the error and the PC can run Hard Drive Test Boot to Windows Advanced boot options (f8) and select Last Known Good Configuration (Advanced) Boot to Windows Advanced boot options (f8) and select Boot into Safe Mode and then Uninstall recently installed programs Symptom: Update Your Computer After Troubleshooting A Problem When the computer starts into Safe Mode and then run Windows Update Symptom: Computer displays the Windows logo screen and stops responding Boot to Windows Advanced boot options (f8) and select Disable auto...
Getting Started - Windows 7
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..., slide one finger across the TouchPad in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Using the TouchPad To move the pointer, you can use an external USB mouse (purchased separately) by connecting it to the scroll zone. To scroll up and down over the lines. Using pointing devices NOTE: In addition to the...
..., slide one finger across the TouchPad in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Using the TouchPad To move the pointer, you can use an external USB mouse (purchased separately) by connecting it to the scroll zone. To scroll up and down over the lines. Using pointing devices NOTE: In addition to the...
Getting Started - Windows 7
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...settings 39 personal files 39 battery bay 11 battery release latches 11 battery, replacing 27 buttons left TouchPad 4 right TouchPad 4 C caps lock light, identifying 5 components bottom 11 display 10 front 7 left-side 9 right-side 8 top 4 connector, power 9 D Digital Media Slot, identifying 8 drive light 9 E esc key, identifying 6 external monitor port 9 F f11 38 fn key, identifying 6 full system recovery 37 H hard drive installing 30 removing 29 headphone (audio-out) jack 9 I input power 43 integrated webcam light, identifying 10 internal microphones, identifying 10 Internet connection setup...
...settings 39 personal files 39 battery bay 11 battery release latches 11 battery, replacing 27 buttons left TouchPad 4 right TouchPad 4 C caps lock light, identifying 5 components bottom 11 display 10 front 7 left-side 9 right-side 8 top 4 connector, power 9 D Digital Media Slot, identifying 8 drive light 9 E esc key, identifying 6 external monitor port 9 F f11 38 fn key, identifying 6 full system recovery 37 H hard drive installing 30 removing 29 headphone (audio-out) jack 9 I input power 43 integrated webcam light, identifying 10 internal microphones, identifying 10 Internet connection setup...
Getting Started Mini - Windows XP
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... connection. 20 Chapter 4 Networking Type the code, and then click Connect to , click Set up a connection or network. You can access the network, a warning is a security code. Select the network to verify the name, speed, strength, and status of a wireless router or access point. NOTE: If you do not see the network you want to create a new network connection. 5. After the connection is displayed. If required, enter the security key. ● If the network...
... connection. 20 Chapter 4 Networking Type the code, and then click Connect to , click Set up a connection or network. You can access the network, a warning is a security code. Select the network to verify the name, speed, strength, and status of a wireless router or access point. NOTE: If you do not see the network you want to create a new network connection. 5. After the connection is displayed. If required, enter the security key. ● If the network...
Getting Started Mini - Windows XP
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... computer by sliding the power switch off and then on the screen, press the f6 key repeatedly until the Windows status bar is displayed. 3. When the computer logo is displayed on . 2. Save and close all open documents and close any open programs. 2. Using the Instant Restore utility when the operating system is not functioning To recover information when the operating system is not functioning, follow these steps...
... computer by sliding the power switch off and then on the screen, press the f6 key repeatedly until the Windows status bar is displayed. 3. When the computer logo is displayed on . 2. Save and close all open documents and close any open programs. 2. Using the Instant Restore utility when the operating system is not functioning To recover information when the operating system is not functioning, follow these steps...
Getting Started Mini - Windows XP
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..., power 9 D Digital Media Slot, identifying 8 Disaster Recovery utility 38 drive light 9 E esc key, identifying 6 external monitor port 9 F fn key, identifying 6 H hard drive installing 30 removing 29 headphone (audio-out) jack 9 B BackOnTrack backup software 37 backup 38 battery bay 11 battery release latches 11 battery, replacing 27 buttons left TouchPad 4 right TouchPad 4 C caps lock light, identifying 5 components bottom 11 display 10 front 7 I input power 43 Instant Restore utility 39 integrated webcam light, identifying 10 internal microphones, identifying 10 Internet connection setup...
..., power 9 D Digital Media Slot, identifying 8 Disaster Recovery utility 38 drive light 9 E esc key, identifying 6 external monitor port 9 F fn key, identifying 6 H hard drive installing 30 removing 29 headphone (audio-out) jack 9 B BackOnTrack backup software 37 backup 38 battery bay 11 battery release latches 11 battery, replacing 27 buttons left TouchPad 4 right TouchPad 4 C caps lock light, identifying 5 components bottom 11 display 10 front 7 I input power 43 Instant Restore utility 39 integrated webcam light, identifying 10 internal microphones, identifying 10 Internet connection setup...
HP Mini 110 and Compaq Mini CQ10 - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... LED indicator 30-W UMA AC adapter (non-Smart) with multi-touch/gesture support √ No numeric pad supported. Category Description HP Mini 110 External media cards Internal media cards Ports Keyboard/ pointing device Power requirements Security Integrated WWAN by default) TouchPad on cable √ 1.0-m (3.28-ft) power cord √ 3-cell Lithium-ion(Li-ion) battery (2.55-Ah, 28-Wh) √ 6-cell Lithium-ion(Li-ion) battery (2.80-Ah, 62-Wh) √ Supports Kensington security lock √ Compaq Mini CQ10...
... LED indicator 30-W UMA AC adapter (non-Smart) with multi-touch/gesture support √ No numeric pad supported. Category Description HP Mini 110 External media cards Internal media cards Ports Keyboard/ pointing device Power requirements Security Integrated WWAN by default) TouchPad on cable √ 1.0-m (3.28-ft) power cord √ 3-cell Lithium-ion(Li-ion) battery (2.55-Ah, 28-Wh) √ 6-cell Lithium-ion(Li-ion) battery (2.80-Ah, 62-Wh) √ Supports Kensington security lock √ Compaq Mini CQ10...
HP Mini 110 and Compaq Mini CQ10 - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing the computer. The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for the device. (5) Part number/Product number (p/n): This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. There are needed. 36 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Service tag When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model description provided on the service tag: NOTE: The computer battery must be removed to access the service tag...
... be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing the computer. The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for the device. (5) Part number/Product number (p/n): This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. There are needed. 36 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Service tag When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model description provided on the service tag: NOTE: The computer battery must be removed to access the service tag...
HP Mini 110 and Compaq Mini CQ10 - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Enable/Disable field, use either the arrow keys or f5 or f6. ● To select an item, press enter. ● To close a text box or return to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press enter. 3. If Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "F10 = BIOS Setup Options...
... Enable/Disable field, use either the arrow keys or f5 or f6. ● To select an item, press enter. ● To close a text box or return to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press enter. 3. If Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "F10 = BIOS Setup Options...
HP Mini 110 and Compaq Mini CQ10 - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... functioning, you start the backup process. Save and close all open documents and close any open programs. 2. NOTE: The backup process may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Click Start, click All Programs, and then click Roxio. 3. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to confirm your permission or password for your selected restore state. If the operating system is displayed...
... functioning, you start the backup process. Save and close all open documents and close any open programs. 2. NOTE: The backup process may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Click Start, click All Programs, and then click Roxio. 3. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to confirm your permission or password for your selected restore state. If the operating system is displayed...
HP Mini 110 and Compaq Mini CQ10 - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... K keyboard product description 3 removal 54 spare part numbers 16, 27, 28, 54 keys action 8 fn 8 Windows applications 8 Windows logo 8 L language support 78 lights AC adaptor 11 caps lock 7 drive 11 mute 7 power 10 webcam 12 wireless 7 M Main Menu, Setup Utility 77 memory module product description 2 removal 51 spare part numbers 18, 28, 51 memory test 78 microphone 12 microphone jack connector pinout 91 location 11 model name 1 modem, product description 2 monitor port connector pinout 92 location 11 mute light 7 N navigating in Setup Utility 76 network jack...
... K keyboard product description 3 removal 54 spare part numbers 16, 27, 28, 54 keys action 8 fn 8 Windows applications 8 Windows logo 8 L language support 78 lights AC adaptor 11 caps lock 7 drive 11 mute 7 power 10 webcam 12 wireless 7 M Main Menu, Setup Utility 77 memory module product description 2 removal 51 spare part numbers 18, 28, 51 memory test 78 microphone 12 microphone jack connector pinout 91 location 11 model name 1 modem, product description 2 monitor port connector pinout 92 location 11 mute light 7 N navigating in Setup Utility 76 network jack...
HP Mini 110 and Compaq Mini CQ10 - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Configuration Menu 78 using 75 Setup Utility menus 77 SIM, removal 39 speakers location 9 removal 60 spare part number 17, 28, 60 starting Setup Utility 75 static-shielding materials 35 system board removal 68 spare part numbers 17, 26, 68 System Configuration Menu, Setup Utility 78 system information 76, 77 U Universal Serial Bus (USB) port connector pinout 93 location 10, 11 using Setup Utility 75 V vent 11 vents location 9 video, product description 2 W webcam 12 webcam light 12 webcam/microphone module, spare part number 22, 27 Windows applications key 8 Windows logo key 8 wireless light...
... Configuration Menu 78 using 75 Setup Utility menus 77 SIM, removal 39 speakers location 9 removal 60 spare part number 17, 28, 60 starting Setup Utility 75 static-shielding materials 35 system board removal 68 spare part numbers 17, 26, 68 System Configuration Menu, Setup Utility 78 system information 76, 77 U Universal Serial Bus (USB) port connector pinout 93 location 10, 11 using Setup Utility 75 V vent 11 vents location 9 video, product description 2 W webcam 12 webcam light 12 webcam/microphone module, spare part number 22, 27 Windows applications key 8 Windows logo key 8 wireless light...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... the computer from external power for at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. 20 Chapter 4 Power management Differences between the operating systems that does not connect to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. Windows XP-Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. NOTE: If you have a power button or a power switch. Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer...
... the computer from external power for at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. 20 Chapter 4 Power management Differences between the operating systems that does not connect to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. Windows XP-Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. NOTE: If you have a power button or a power switch. Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... in Windows 7 Battery Check in Power Options. 24 Chapter 4 Power management Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to work in case of the battery installed in the computer. However, a battery in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is not being used or charged. ● Store the battery in a cool, dry location. ● Windows 7-Select the Power saver setting in Help and Support provides information on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected...
... in Windows 7 Battery Check in Power Options. 24 Chapter 4 Power management Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to work in case of the battery installed in the computer. However, a battery in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is not being used or charged. ● Store the battery in a cool, dry location. ● Windows 7-Select the Power saver setting in Help and Support provides information on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... symptoms when it is connected to the high-performance mode. To test the AC adapter: 1. Remove the battery from battery power to AC power, the computer can not use the powersaving mode, you are using the same graphics mode. Turn on the computer. ● If the power lights turn on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. Contact technical support for a few seconds. Similarly, when you are in order to optimize performance of...
... symptoms when it is connected to the high-performance mode. To test the AC adapter: 1. Remove the battery from battery power to AC power, the computer can not use the powersaving mode, you are using the same graphics mode. Turn on the computer. ● If the power lights turn on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. Contact technical support for a few seconds. Similarly, when you are in order to optimize performance of...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... permission or password for the hard drive, usually listed as installing software, running on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer. NOTE: Because solid-state drives (SSD) lack moving parts, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection is running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. You may set it works without supervision. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Select Start > All...
... permission or password for the hard drive, usually listed as installing software, running on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer. NOTE: Because solid-state drives (SSD) lack moving parts, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection is running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. You may set it works without supervision. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Select Start > All...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. NOTE: If you are already in an optional docking device, or connected to the location on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by using the AC adapter. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is downloaded. Windows XP-Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Updating the BIOS 57
... are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. NOTE: If you are already in an optional docking device, or connected to the location on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by using the AC adapter. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is downloaded. Windows XP-Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Updating the BIOS 57
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... drive light 43 drive media 21 drivers 30 drives external 39 handling 41 hard 39 optical 39 using 41 E electrostatic discharge 61 entering a power-on password 51 entering an administrator password 51 eSATA cable, connecting 38 eSATA devices connecting 37 defined 37 removing 38 existing wireless network, connecting to 5 expansion port 39 ExpressCard configuring 32 defined 32 inserting 33 removing 34 removing insert 33 external AC power, using 27 external devices 39 external drive 39 external monitor port 16 F factory settings, restoring 56 finding more information 1 fingerprint reader locating...
... drive light 43 drive media 21 drivers 30 drives external 39 handling 41 hard 39 optical 39 using 41 E electrostatic discharge 61 entering a power-on password 51 entering an administrator password 51 eSATA cable, connecting 38 eSATA devices connecting 37 defined 37 removing 38 existing wireless network, connecting to 5 expansion port 39 ExpressCard configuring 32 defined 32 inserting 33 removing 34 removing insert 33 external AC power, using 27 external devices 39 external drive 39 external monitor port 16 F factory settings, restoring 56 finding more information 1 fingerprint reader locating...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... current 22 power switch 20 power-on password creating 51 entering 51 managing 51 power-saving states 20 protecting the computer 49 protecting your wireless network 6 N network cable, connecting 12 network icon 2 O operating system controls 5 optical disc inserting 45 removing 46 optical drive 39 optional external devices, using 39 P passwords set in Setup Utility 50 set in Windows 50 PC Cards configuring 30 description 30 inserting 30 removing 32 removing insert 31 software and drivers 30 supported types 30 ports DisplayPort 17 expansion 39 external monitor 16 HDMI 17 VGA 16 power battery 23...
... current 22 power switch 20 power-on password creating 51 entering 51 managing 51 power-saving states 20 protecting the computer 49 protecting your wireless network 6 N network cable, connecting 12 network icon 2 O operating system controls 5 optical disc inserting 45 removing 46 optical drive 39 optional external devices, using 39 P passwords set in Setup Utility 50 set in Windows 50 PC Cards configuring 30 description 30 inserting 30 removing 32 removing insert 31 software and drivers 30 supported types 30 ports DisplayPort 17 expansion 39 external monitor 16 HDMI 17 VGA 16 power battery 23...
