Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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...Computer After Troubleshooting A Problem When the computer starts into Windows normally, you should install the latest updates and patches to prevent other start-up problems. Go to start in BIOS mode and run memory and hard drive tests. Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message...Support Assistant www.hp.com/go/helpandsupport for latest updates Run Windows Update www.update.microsoft.com for terms in Safe mode to install an update or patch. Symptom: Computer displays a blue screen or continually restarts Trying to restart the PC after an error message can usually bypass the error...
...Computer After Troubleshooting A Problem When the computer starts into Windows normally, you should install the latest updates and patches to prevent other start-up problems. Go to start in BIOS mode and run memory and hard drive tests. Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message...Support Assistant www.hp.com/go/helpandsupport for latest updates Run Windows Update www.update.microsoft.com for terms in Safe mode to install an update or patch. Symptom: Computer displays a blue screen or continually restarts Trying to restart the PC after an error message can usually bypass the error...
Getting Started - Windows 7
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... ● Operating system information To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates Support. ● Troubleshooting tools NOTE: For country- or - Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet HP support telephone numbers This booklet...support. ● Support information ● Ordering parts and finding additional help you perform various tasks. Go to identify computer components HP Notebook Reference Guide ● Power management features To access this guide: ● Electrical and mechanical safety information Select Start > Help and ...
... ● Operating system information To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates Support. ● Troubleshooting tools NOTE: For country- or - Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet HP support telephone numbers This booklet...support. ● Support information ● Ordering parts and finding additional help you perform various tasks. Go to identify computer components HP Notebook Reference Guide ● Power management features To access this guide: ● Electrical and mechanical safety information Select Start > Help and ...
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...specific shortcut menu within that program. Press f1 to open Help and Support, which provides information about system hardware components and the system BIOS (basic input-output system) version number. The action key feature is enabled at the factory. Using the keyboard 19 Help and ...key or hotkey Press fn+esc (1) and (2) to display information about your Windows operating system and computer, answers to questions, tutorials, and updates to support. 4 Keyboard and pointing devices ● Using the keyboard ● Using pointing devices Using the keyboard The icons on the ...
...specific shortcut menu within that program. Press f1 to open Help and Support, which provides information about system hardware components and the system BIOS (basic input-output system) version number. The action key feature is enabled at the factory. Using the keyboard 19 Help and ...key or hotkey Press fn+esc (1) and (2) to display information about your Windows operating system and computer, answers to questions, tutorials, and updates to support. 4 Keyboard and pointing devices ● Using the keyboard ● Using pointing devices Using the keyboard The icons on the ...
HP Notebook User Guide - SuSE Linux
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...://www.hp.com/go to http://www.hp.com/ support. ● Support information ● Ordering parts and finding additional help ● Software, driver, and BIOS (Setup Utility) updates ● Accessories available for the device Limited Warranty* Warranty information To access the warranty: Select Computer > Help. - In countries/regions where the warranty is...
...://www.hp.com/go to http://www.hp.com/ support. ● Support information ● Ordering parts and finding additional help ● Software, driver, and BIOS (Setup Utility) updates ● Accessories available for the device Limited Warranty* Warranty information To access the warranty: Select Computer > Help. - In countries/regions where the warranty is...
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...you are assigned to specific keys at the factory. Help provides tutorials, answers to open Help. Function Action key Press f1 to questions, and product updates. Using the keyboard 21 To use an action key, press and hold this feature in the Setup Utility, you disable this key to Setup Utility... (BIOS) on page 56). The action key feature is enabled at the top of the action keys (2) opens a specific shortcut menu within that program. 4 Pointing devices...
...you are assigned to specific keys at the factory. Help provides tutorials, answers to open Help. Function Action key Press f1 to questions, and product updates. Using the keyboard 21 To use an action key, press and hold this feature in the Setup Utility, you disable this key to Setup Utility... (BIOS) on page 56). The action key feature is enabled at the top of the action keys (2) opens a specific shortcut menu within that program. 4 Pointing devices...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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...51 Entering a power-on password 51 Using antivirus software ...52 Using firewall software ...52 Installing critical security updates ...52 Installing an optional security cable ...53 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only 53 Locating the fingerprint reader 53 8...Displaying system information 56 Restoring factory default settings in Setup Utility 56 Exiting Setup Utility ...56 Updating the BIOS ...57 Determining the BIOS version 57 Downloading a BIOS update 57 Appendix A Traveling with the computer ...59 Appendix B Troubleshooting resources ...60 Appendix C Electrostatic Discharge ...
...51 Entering a power-on password 51 Using antivirus software ...52 Using firewall software ...52 Installing critical security updates ...52 Installing an optional security cable ...53 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only 53 Locating the fingerprint reader 53 8...Displaying system information 56 Restoring factory default settings in Setup Utility 56 Exiting Setup Utility ...56 Updating the BIOS ...57 Determining the BIOS version 57 Downloading a BIOS update 57 Appendix A Traveling with the computer ...59 Appendix B Troubleshooting resources ...60 Appendix C Electrostatic Discharge ...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... on how you choose to your personal settings and data from Microsoft Unauthorized access to the computer Critical security updates from a variety of characters that is preinstalled on the computer. NOTE: Some features listed in this chapter may...Fingerprint reader Computer viruses Unauthorized access to data Antivirus software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● File encryption Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to a Windows user account...
... on how you choose to your personal settings and data from Microsoft Unauthorized access to the computer Critical security updates from a variety of characters that is preinstalled on the computer. NOTE: Some features listed in this chapter may...Fingerprint reader Computer viruses Unauthorized access to data Antivirus software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● File encryption Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to a Windows user account...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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...those currently installed on the HP Web site. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your hard drive. Updating the BIOS 57 Updating the BIOS Updated versions of the BIOS may need to access this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to download. 3. ... Utility, use the arrow keys to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the date, name, or other system information is displayed. 3. Do not shut down the computer or...
...those currently installed on the HP Web site. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your hard drive. Updating the BIOS 57 Updating the BIOS Updated versions of the BIOS may need to access this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to download. 3. ... Utility, use the arrow keys to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the date, name, or other system information is displayed. 3. Do not shut down the computer or...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that contains the update. 4. Double-click your hard drive. 58 Chapter 8 Setup Utility (BIOS) If no instructions are displayed on -screen instructions. Windows 7-Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > My Computer.... any instructions that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). The hard drive designation is complete. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Complete the installation by following the on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3.
... the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that contains the update. 4. Double-click your hard drive. 58 Chapter 8 Setup Utility (BIOS) If no instructions are displayed on -screen instructions. Windows 7-Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > My Computer.... any instructions that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). The hard drive designation is complete. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Complete the installation by following the on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3.
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Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 cable, connecting 37 1394 devices connecting 37 defined 36 removing 37 16-bit PC Cards 30 32-bit PC Cards 30 A AC adapter, testing 28 action keys media 14 volume 14 administrator password creating 51 entering 51 managing 51 airport security devices...disposing 26 low battery levels 25 replacing 26 storing 26 Battery Check 24 battery information, finding 24 battery power 23 battery temperature 26 BIOS determining version 57 downloading an update 57 updating 57 Bluetooth device 2, 8 buttons media 14 power 20 volume 14 wireless 3 C cables 1394 37 eSATA 38 USB 36 CardBus...
Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 cable, connecting 37 1394 devices connecting 37 defined 36 removing 37 16-bit PC Cards 30 32-bit PC Cards 30 A AC adapter, testing 28 action keys media 14 volume 14 administrator password creating 51 entering 51 managing 51 airport security devices...disposing 26 low battery levels 25 replacing 26 storing 26 Battery Check 24 battery information, finding 24 battery power 23 battery temperature 26 BIOS determining version 57 downloading an update 57 updating 57 Bluetooth device 2, 8 buttons media 14 power 20 volume 14 wireless 3 C cables 1394 37 eSATA 38 USB 36 CardBus...