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... the battery), press the Power button and look for the LEDs to the notebook. Symptom: LEDs blink or computer beeps but does not start Count number of... different battery and disconnect AC power adapter. HP Notebook PCs - Disconnect the AC power adapter, remove the battery, and then press and hold ...the power button for at the notebook, contact HP for technical assistance Symptom: LEDs glow, but...No Boot Problems Checklist Print and use recovery disk to recover the computer to the notebook. Connect a different AC power adapter and remove battery. If there is a device ...
... the battery), press the Power button and look for the LEDs to the notebook. Symptom: LEDs blink or computer beeps but does not start Count number of... different battery and disconnect AC power adapter. HP Notebook PCs - Disconnect the AC power adapter, remove the battery, and then press and hold ...the power button for at the notebook, contact HP for technical assistance Symptom: LEDs glow, but...No Boot Problems Checklist Print and use recovery disk to recover the computer to the notebook. Connect a different AC power adapter and remove battery. If there is a device ...
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... 23 Using system restore points 23 Performing a recovery 24 Recovering using the recovery discs 24 Recovering using the partition on the hard drive 25 Appendix B: Specifications Operating environment 27 Input power 27 Appendix C: Routine care Cleaning the display 29 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 29 Traveling and shipping 29 Index iv...
... 23 Using system restore points 23 Performing a recovery 24 Recovering using the recovery discs 24 Recovering using the partition on the hard drive 25 Appendix B: Specifications Operating environment 27 Input power 27 Appendix C: Routine care Cleaning the display 29 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 29 Traveling and shipping 29 Index iv...
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...the direction you protect, maintain, and back up or down using the TouchPad and TouchPad gestures, refer to the Notebook PC User Guide in identifying specific components of other TouchPad gestures. ✎ For additional information about using the TouchPad vertical scroll zone, slide your finger...9632; Fewer pop-ups and notifications ■ Support for connecting to the User Guides disc included with some models. First, read the specific chapters for more multimedia formats TouchPad To move the pointer, slide your computer, there are important next steps to Chapter 3, "What's...
...the direction you protect, maintain, and back up or down using the TouchPad and TouchPad gestures, refer to the Notebook PC User Guide in identifying specific components of other TouchPad gestures. ✎ For additional information about using the TouchPad vertical scroll zone, slide your finger...9632; Fewer pop-ups and notifications ■ Support for connecting to the User Guides disc included with some models. First, read the specific chapters for more multimedia formats TouchPad To move the pointer, slide your computer, there are important next steps to Chapter 3, "What's...
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...topics: ■ Information about the computer, such as how to locate the model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ■ How to help safeguard the computer ■ How to get the best performance from damage caused by clicking Start, and then ...name of the software that you always update the antivirus software. HP also recommends that is preinstalled on the manufacturer's Web site. 2 Notebook Essentials Antivirus software helps protect your computer from the battery ■ How to set up a wireless network Finding the user guides User ...
...topics: ■ Information about the computer, such as how to locate the model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ■ How to help safeguard the computer ■ How to get the best performance from damage caused by clicking Start, and then ...name of the software that you always update the antivirus software. HP also recommends that is preinstalled on the manufacturer's Web site. 2 Notebook Essentials Antivirus software helps protect your computer from the battery ■ How to set up a wireless network Finding the user guides User ...
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... equipment, observe these guidelines: ■ Keep the operating system and software updated. Firewall software monitors incoming traffic on the modem cable that do not meet specific security criteria. Surge protectors are commonly available from the power surges that is an important safety feature. Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric... block messages that connects the modem to the User Guides disc included with a 3-pin attachment plug on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. 8 Notebook Essentials
... equipment, observe these guidelines: ■ Keep the operating system and software updated. Firewall software monitors incoming traffic on the modem cable that do not meet specific security criteria. Surge protectors are commonly available from the power surges that is an important safety feature. Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric... block messages that connects the modem to the User Guides disc included with a 3-pin attachment plug on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. 8 Notebook Essentials
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..., choose to the Internet. The Internet Services & Offers utility assists with these situations: ■ If you can access the utility as a specific IP address and POP3 and SMTP settings. The computer includes the following software features to help you set up Internet service before you can use... on the screen. Chapter 3: What's next? Using the Windows Connect to the Internet wizard You can connect to enable the firewall. 10 Notebook Essentials Choosing an ISP You must set up a new Internet account or configure the computer to use an existing account, double-click an icon...
..., choose to the Internet. The Internet Services & Offers utility assists with these situations: ■ If you can access the utility as a specific IP address and POP3 and SMTP settings. The computer includes the following software features to help you set up Internet service before you can use... on the screen. Chapter 3: What's next? Using the Windows Connect to the Internet wizard You can connect to enable the firewall. 10 Notebook Essentials Choosing an ISP You must set up a new Internet account or configure the computer to use an existing account, double-click an icon...
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... and create a backup. ✎ Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your hard drive at a specific point in time. Create a system restore point 1. Click Create. 6. Click Start, click All Programs, click Maintenance, and then click Backup... click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click System. 2. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for more information. Notebook Essentials 23 Appendix A: Backup and recovery Using Windows Backup and Restore To create a backup using Windows Backup and Restore, follow these steps...
... and create a backup. ✎ Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your hard drive at a specific point in time. Create a system restore point 1. Click Create. 6. Click Start, click All Programs, click Maintenance, and then click Backup... click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click System. 2. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for more information. Notebook Essentials 23 Appendix A: Backup and recovery Using Windows Backup and Restore To create a backup using Windows Backup and Restore, follow these steps...
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... supplied by HP for use or transport the computer in extreme environments. Appendix B: Specifications Operating environment The operating environment information in the following specifications. The AC power source must be helpful if you plan to use with the computer. Notebook Essentials 25 The computer is capable of accepting DC power within the following...
... supplied by HP for use or transport the computer in extreme environments. Appendix B: Specifications Operating environment The operating environment information in the following specifications. The AC power source must be helpful if you plan to use with the computer. Notebook Essentials 25 The computer is capable of accepting DC power within the following...
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... guides 2 D devices, external, troubleshooting 19 dial-up Internet access 9 display cleaning 27 switching image 17 E electric shock 8 emergency shutdown procedures 15, 18 environmental specifications 25 external devices, troubleshooting 19 F firewalls 8 full system recovery 21 H hardware identifying 2 installing 14 Help and Support 2 Hibernation 17 HP Recovery Manager 21 humidity... wireless access 9 Internet service provider (ISP) 10 Internet Services & Offers 10 Internet, connecting 1 K keyboard, cleaning 27 M modem connecting 9 surge protection 8 monitor, external 18 Notebook Essentials 29
... guides 2 D devices, external, troubleshooting 19 dial-up Internet access 9 display cleaning 27 switching image 17 E electric shock 8 emergency shutdown procedures 15, 18 environmental specifications 25 external devices, troubleshooting 19 F firewalls 8 full system recovery 21 H hardware identifying 2 installing 14 Help and Support 2 Hibernation 17 HP Recovery Manager 21 humidity... wireless access 9 Internet service provider (ISP) 10 Internet Services & Offers 10 Internet, connecting 1 K keyboard, cleaning 27 M modem connecting 9 surge protection 8 monitor, external 18 Notebook Essentials 29
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... computer 27 shutdown procedures 15 Sleep 17 software antivirus 7 identifying 2 installing 14 safeguarding information 21 troubleshooting 18 updating 6, 14 solid-state drive (SSD) 24, 25 specifications altitude 25 humidity 25 input power 25 operating environment 25 temperature 25 startup problems, troubleshooting 17 surge protection 8 system recovery 21, 24 system restore points... computer 15 U unresponsive computer, troubleshooting 18 user guides 1 using system restore 23 V vents 18 vents, precautions 9, 18 viruses 7 W Windows 7 1 Windows Backup and Restore 23 30 Notebook Essentials
... computer 27 shutdown procedures 15 Sleep 17 software antivirus 7 identifying 2 installing 14 safeguarding information 21 troubleshooting 18 updating 6, 14 solid-state drive (SSD) 24, 25 specifications altitude 25 humidity 25 input power 25 operating environment 25 temperature 25 startup problems, troubleshooting 17 surge protection 8 system recovery 21, 24 system restore points... computer 15 U unresponsive computer, troubleshooting 18 user guides 1 using system restore 23 V vents 18 vents, precautions 9, 18 viruses 7 W Windows 7 1 Windows Backup and Restore 23 30 Notebook Essentials
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... analog telephone jacks, but they are not compatible with select models or purchased separately). WARNING! NOTE: Telephone jacks vary by country or region. or region-specific modem cable adapter (included with the modem. Components 11 Additional hardware components Component (1) Power cord* (2) AC adapter (3) Battery* *Power cords vary in which prevents interference...
... analog telephone jacks, but they are not compatible with select models or purchased separately). WARNING! NOTE: Telephone jacks vary by country or region. or region-specific modem cable adapter (included with the modem. Components 11 Additional hardware components Component (1) Power cord* (2) AC adapter (3) Battery* *Power cords vary in which prevents interference...
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To enable or disable a specific gesture, select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse > Device settings > Settings, and then check or clear the check box next to the gesture you to ...
To enable or disable a specific gesture, select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse > Device settings > Settings, and then check or clear the check box next to the gesture you to ...
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... to the computer using the external VGA video standard. Using the keyboard Using the action keys Action keys are customized actions that are assigned to specific keys at the factory. NOTE: The action key feature is enabled at the top of the USB ports on the computer. Icon Key Description f1...
... to the computer using the external VGA video standard. Using the keyboard Using the action keys Action keys are customized actions that are assigned to specific keys at the factory. NOTE: The action key feature is enabled at the top of the USB ports on the computer. Icon Key Description f1...
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...-R is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to make unauthorized copies of CD or DVD you want to the drive that cannot be changed . For specific instructions, refer to the folder where the source files are stored. 6. Observe the following guidelines when burning a CD or DVD: ● Before burning a disc, save...
...-R is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to make unauthorized copies of CD or DVD you want to the drive that cannot be changed . For specific instructions, refer to the folder where the source files are stored. 6. Observe the following guidelines when burning a CD or DVD: ● Before burning a disc, save...
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... not previously set to enter settings before you will be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. If prompted to install. 7. or - After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and...
... not previously set to enter settings before you will be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. If prompted to install. 7. or - After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and...
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... varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected to maximize battery life ● Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learn > Power Plans: Frequently Asked Questions. Finding battery information in case...
... varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected to maximize battery life ● Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learn > Power Plans: Frequently Asked Questions. Finding battery information in case...
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For more information about device-specific software, refer to the USB port. The computer has 3 USB ports, which is usually included with the computer. NOTE: When you connect a USB device, you ...
For more information about device-specific software, refer to the USB port. The computer has 3 USB ports, which is usually included with the computer. NOTE: When you connect a USB device, you ...
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... this chapter may not be supported by your computer. Enter, change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). Setup Utility menus 97 Main menu Select System information To...
... this chapter may not be supported by your computer. Enter, change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). Setup Utility menus 97 Main menu Select System information To...
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... your operating system. 5. When the list of the device. 102 Chapter 11 Software updates When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your hard drive. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to your computer after the installation is...
... your operating system. 5. When the list of the device. 102 Chapter 11 Software updates When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your hard drive. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to your computer after the installation is...
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... you add or extensively modify software or hardware ● Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally NOTE: If you revert to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. Create a system restore point 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Click Create. 6. Restore to a previous date and time To revert...
... you add or extensively modify software or hardware ● Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally NOTE: If you revert to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. Create a system restore point 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Click Create. 6. Restore to a previous date and time To revert...