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..., USB devices, peripherals and do not glow when power button is pressed, there is black, computer does not start normally, identify the specific problem symptom listed below and take the recommended actions. Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist Print and use recovery disk to recover ... the AC power adapter (do not glow, display is no battery or AC power at -a-time If possible, boot to original condition. HP Notebook PCs - If computer does not start If LEDs do hard reset If memory or hard drive components were replaced, reinstall original components Remove memory modules ...
..., USB devices, peripherals and do not glow when power button is pressed, there is black, computer does not start normally, identify the specific problem symptom listed below and take the recommended actions. Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist Print and use recovery disk to recover ... the AC power adapter (do not glow, display is no battery or AC power at -a-time If possible, boot to original condition. HP Notebook PCs - If computer does not start If LEDs do hard reset If memory or hard drive components were replaced, reinstall original components Remove memory modules ...
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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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...for more multimedia formats TouchPad To move the pointer, slide your finger up or down using the TouchPad and TouchPad gestures, refer to the Notebook PC User Guide in the direction you want the pointer to go. The TouchPad also supports a variety of other TouchPad gestures. ✎ For ... scroll up and down along the right side of the computer, refer to Chapter 3, "What's next?" for more information. First, read the specific chapters for connecting to wired and wireless networks. Chapter 1: Getting started After you set up your computer, you can connect to a wireless or wired...
...for more multimedia formats TouchPad To move the pointer, slide your finger up or down using the TouchPad and TouchPad gestures, refer to the Notebook PC User Guide in the direction you want the pointer to go. The TouchPad also supports a variety of other TouchPad gestures. ✎ For ... scroll up and down along the right side of the computer, refer to Chapter 3, "What's next?" for more information. First, read the specific chapters for connecting to wired and wireless networks. Chapter 1: Getting started After you set up your computer, you can connect to a wireless or wired...
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...open it. ✎ For details 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 the battery ■ How to set up a... available through Help and Support. » To access the user guides in the software Help, or on the manufacturer's Web site. 2 Notebook Essentials Antivirus software helps protect your computer's defenses with the computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may also be provided with ...
...open it. ✎ For details 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 the battery ■ How to set up a... available through Help and Support. » To access the user guides in the software Help, or on the manufacturer's Web site. 2 Notebook Essentials Antivirus software helps protect your computer's defenses with the computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may also be provided with ...
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... & Comfort Guide. To optimize the computers privacy protection features, follow these practices: ■ Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that do not meet specific security criteria. Protecting your location, provide surge protection on your power cord, plug the cord into an optional, high-quality surge protector. Some firewalls also... applicable to your privacy When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, it is easily accessible at http://www.hp.com/ergo. 8 Notebook Essentials
... & Comfort Guide. To optimize the computers privacy protection features, follow these practices: ■ Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that do not meet specific security criteria. Protecting your location, provide surge protection on your power cord, plug the cord into an optional, high-quality surge protector. Some firewalls also... applicable to your privacy When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, it is easily accessible at http://www.hp.com/ergo. 8 Notebook Essentials
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Using the Windows Connect to the Internet wizard You can access the utility as a specific IP address and POP3 and SMTP settings. Choosing an ISP You must set up a new Internet account or configure the computer to use the Windows .... (The list of these tasks: ■ Signing up for Connect to the Internet. The computer includes the following software features to enable the firewall. 10 Notebook Essentials
Using the Windows Connect to the Internet wizard You can access the utility as a specific IP address and POP3 and SMTP settings. Choosing an ISP You must set up a new Internet account or configure the computer to use the Windows .... (The list of these tasks: ■ Signing up for Connect to the Internet. The computer includes the following software features to enable the firewall. 10 Notebook Essentials
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Refer to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point in time. Create a system restore point 1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click System. 2. Notebook Essentials 23 A system restore point allows you to Help and Support for more information. You can then recover back to...
Refer to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point in time. Create a system restore point 1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click System. 2. Notebook Essentials 23 A system restore point allows you to Help and Support for more information. You can then recover back to...
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Notebook Essentials 25 Input power Rating Operating voltage and current 18.5 V dc @ 3.5 A - 65 W 19 V dc @ 4.74 A - 90 W ✎ The computer operating voltage and current as well ... you plan to use with this computer. Although the computer can be 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 computer operates on the system regulatory label inside the battery bay.
Notebook Essentials 25 Input power Rating Operating voltage and current 18.5 V dc @ 3.5 A - 65 W 19 V dc @ 4.74 A - 90 W ✎ The computer operating voltage and current as well ... you plan to use with this computer. Although the computer can be 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 computer operates on the system regulatory label inside the battery bay.
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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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... cable (included with the modem. Immediately disconnect the modem cable if you must be connected to a digital line can permanently damage the modem. or region-specific modem cable adapter (included with select models only) outside the country or region in appearance by country or region.
... cable (included with the modem. Immediately disconnect the modem cable if you must be connected to a digital line can permanently damage the modem. or region-specific modem cable adapter (included with select models only) outside the country or region in appearance by country or region.
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... TouchPad in an up or down , left, or right motion. Using the TouchPad 25 Scrolling Scrolling is controlled by finger speed. 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...
... TouchPad in an up or down , left, or right motion. Using the TouchPad 25 Scrolling Scrolling is controlled by finger speed. 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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... key. For example, if a monitor is enabled at the top of the keyboard. Connecting an external mouse You can connect an external USB mouse to specific keys at the factory. Using the keyboard Using the action keys Action keys are customized actions that are assigned to the computer using the external...
... key. For example, if a monitor is enabled at the top of the keyboard. Connecting an external mouse You can connect an external USB mouse to specific keys at the factory. Using the keyboard Using the action keys Action keys are customized actions that are assigned to the computer using the external...
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... copies of the program you have selected. Open the folder, and then drag the files to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be changed . For specific instructions, refer to the drive that came with the software, on disc, or on computers with CyberLink Power2Go. ● Because some home and car stereos...
... copies of the program you have selected. Open the folder, and then drag the files to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be changed . For specific instructions, refer to the drive that came with the software, on disc, or on computers with CyberLink Power2Go. ● Because some home and car stereos...
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... products. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 3. Click your computer. or - Click Download only to save the file to your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. After the file is displayed, click an updated...
... products. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 3. Click your computer. or - Click Download only to save the file to your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. After the file is displayed, click an updated...
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... other factors. Battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on how you work and initiate Hibernation or shut down 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...
... other factors. Battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on how you work and initiate Hibernation or shut down 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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... external media cards Using a USB device Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a hardware interface that can be connected to the system. For more information about device-specific software, refer to the USB port. NOTE: When you connect a USB device, you know that the device is recognized by the system.
... external media cards Using a USB device Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a hardware interface that can be connected to the system. For more information about device-specific software, refer to the USB port. NOTE: When you connect a USB device, you know that the device is recognized by the system.
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... either choice, the computer restarts in this ● View and 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 The menu tables in this Enter, change...
... either choice, the computer restarts in this ● View and 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 The menu tables in this Enter, change...
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... file was stored, and double-click the file to download the driver and install it later. If prompted to install the updated driver. Click your specific product from the models listed. 4. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP...
... file was stored, and double-click the file to download the driver and install it later. If prompted to install the updated driver. Click your specific product from the models listed. 4. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP...
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... revert to your mind, you can then recover back to that point if you want to reverse subsequent changes made to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Click System Restore. 5. Follow the on -screen instructions...
... revert to your mind, you can then recover back to that point if you want to reverse subsequent changes made to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Click System Restore. 5. Follow the on -screen instructions...