Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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...startup or boot, and displays a black screen Usually occurs if a component is installed incorrectly, or there is no battery or AC power at the notebook, contact HP for at -a-time If possible, boot to original condition. Connect a different battery and disconnect AC power adapter. Connect an external monitor to check ...and look for the LEDs to blink or glow, and listen for the sound of blinking LEDs or beeping tones to help with diagnostics testing Contact HP for technical assistance Symptom: LEDs glow, but does not start Count number of a disk drive and fan turning. HP Notebook PCs -
...startup or boot, and displays a black screen Usually occurs if a component is installed incorrectly, or there is no battery or AC power at the notebook, contact HP for at -a-time If possible, boot to original condition. Connect a different battery and disconnect AC power adapter. Connect an external monitor to check ...and look for the LEDs to blink or glow, and listen for the sound of blinking LEDs or beeping tones to help with diagnostics testing Contact HP for technical assistance Symptom: LEDs glow, but does not start Count number of a disk drive and fan turning. HP Notebook PCs -
Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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...display is black." Symptom: Computer displays a blue screen or continually restarts Trying to restart the PC after an error message can usually bypass the error and the PC can run memory and hard drive tests. Symptom: Computer may display an error message on system failure to view error message ...Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message Search www.hp.com for terms in error message o ...
...display is black." Symptom: Computer displays a blue screen or continually restarts Trying to restart the PC after an error message can usually bypass the error and the PC can run memory and hard drive tests. Symptom: Computer may display an error message on system failure to view error message ...Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message Search www.hp.com for terms in error message o ...
HP ENVY 14 Getting Started - Windows 7
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... use an existing account, double-click an icon, and then follow the on wireless technology and connecting to a wireless network, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide and information and Web site links provided in Help and Support. The following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN).... NOTE: Your ISP will help set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless computer to the modem, and test the Internet service. Your computer may be equipped with signing up a new Internet account or configure the computer to use an existing account.
... use an existing account, double-click an icon, and then follow the on wireless technology and connecting to a wireless network, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide and information and Web site links provided in Help and Support. The following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN).... NOTE: Your ISP will help set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless computer to the modem, and test the Internet service. Your computer may be equipped with signing up a new Internet account or configure the computer to use an existing account.
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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Using SkyRoom (select models only 16 Video ...16 VGA ...16 DisplayPort ...17 HDMI ...17 Configuring audio for HDMI 18 Using HP MediaSmart (select models only 19 4 Power management ...20 Shutting down the computer ...20 Setting power options ...20 Using power-saving states 20 Initiating and exiting ... cannot exit Hibernation 26 Conserving battery power 26 Storing a battery ...26 Disposing of a used battery 26 Replacing the battery ...26 Using external AC power ...27 Testing an AC adapter ...28 Switching between graphics modes (select models only 28 vi
Using SkyRoom (select models only 16 Video ...16 VGA ...16 DisplayPort ...17 HDMI ...17 Configuring audio for HDMI 18 Using HP MediaSmart (select models only 19 4 Power management ...20 Shutting down the computer ...20 Setting power options ...20 Using power-saving states 20 Initiating and exiting ... cannot exit Hibernation 26 Conserving battery power 26 Storing a battery ...26 Disposing of a used battery 26 Replacing the battery ...26 Using external AC power ...27 Testing an AC adapter ...28 Switching between graphics modes (select models only 28 vi
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... check the audio functions on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Under Program Events, select any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a setting free...
... check the audio functions on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Under Program Events, select any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a setting free...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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...Help and Support in Windows 7 Help and Support provides the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to work . Using Battery Check in Windows 7 Battery...battery in the computer or in storage, depending on how you use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from external power. NOTE: The computer must be connected to external power for maximizing battery discharge time: ...
...Help and Support in Windows 7 Help and Support provides the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to work . Using Battery Check in Windows 7 Battery...battery in the computer or in storage, depending on how you use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from external power. NOTE: The computer must be connected to external power for maximizing battery discharge time: ...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... computer. ● If the power lights turn on, the AC adapter is working properly. ● If the power lights remain off . To test the AC adapter: 1. Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following symptoms when it is not functioning and should be necessary to...
... computer. ● If the power lights turn on, the AC adapter is working properly. ● If the power lights remain off . To test the AC adapter: 1. Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following symptoms when it is not functioning and should be necessary to...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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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 41 antivirus software, using 52 audio functions, checking 15 B...factory settings, restoring 56 finding more information 1 fingerprint reader locating 53 using 53 firewall software 6, 52 G GPS 9 graphics modes, switching 28 H hard drive external 39 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 42 HDMI configuring audio 18 62 Index
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 41 antivirus software, using 52 audio functions, checking 15 B...factory settings, restoring 56 finding more information 1 fingerprint reader locating 53 using 53 firewall software 6, 52 G GPS 9 graphics modes, switching 28 H hard drive external 39 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 42 HDMI configuring audio 18 62 Index
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... 41 HP Connection Manager 4 HP MediaSmart 19 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 43 HP SkyRoom 16 HP Wireless Assistant 4 Standby 20 storing a battery 26 switch, power 20 switchable graphics 28 system information, displaying 56 T temperature 26 testing an ... wireless network (WLAN) connecting to existing 5 equipment needed 6 security 6 writable media 21 WWAN device 7 Z zoomed video PC Cards 30 U unresponsive system 20 USB cable, connecting 36 USB devices connecting 35 description 35 removing 36 USB hubs 35 using ...VGA port, connecting 16 video 16 volume adjusting 14 buttons 14 keys 14 64 Index
... 41 HP Connection Manager 4 HP MediaSmart 19 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 43 HP SkyRoom 16 HP Wireless Assistant 4 Standby 20 storing a battery 26 switch, power 20 switchable graphics 28 system information, displaying 56 T temperature 26 testing an ... wireless network (WLAN) connecting to existing 5 equipment needed 6 security 6 writable media 21 WWAN device 7 Z zoomed video PC Cards 30 U unresponsive system 20 USB cable, connecting 36 USB devices connecting 35 description 35 removing 36 USB hubs 35 using ...VGA port, connecting 16 video 16 volume adjusting 14 buttons 14 keys 14 64 Index