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... computer 11 Turning off the computer 12 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources 13 Quick troubleshooting 13 The computer is unable to start up 13 The computer screen is blank 14 Software is functioning abnormally 14 The computer is on but not responding 14 The computer is unusually warm 14 An external device...
... computer 11 Turning off the computer 12 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources 13 Quick troubleshooting 13 The computer is unable to start up 13 The computer screen is blank 14 Software is functioning abnormally 14 The computer is on but not responding 14 The computer is unusually warm 14 An external device...
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... do not have selected an unlisted ISP and the ISP has provided you purchased the computer, the icons may be displayed either individually on the screen. Select a network. 3. Notebook Essentials 7 Chapter 2: What's next? Click the network icon in the notification area, at the far right of ISP providers is not available...
... do not have selected an unlisted ISP and the ISP has provided you purchased the computer, the icons may be displayed either individually on the screen. Select a network. 3. Notebook Essentials 7 Chapter 2: What's next? Click the network icon in the notification area, at the far right of ISP providers is not available...
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... it off , turn it on the wireless function by opening your new wireless computer to the wireless network 1. Be sure that the wireless light on -screen instructions. Click the network icon in Help and Support. 2. Notebook Essentials 9 For help locating the wireless button or light, refer to the wireless network: a. During...
... it off , turn it on the wireless function by opening your new wireless computer to the wireless network 1. Be sure that the wireless light on -screen instructions. Click the network icon in Help and Support. 2. Notebook Essentials 9 For help locating the wireless button or light, refer to the wireless network: a. During...
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... the Internet. Important updates to optional software or external devices. Many updates provide security enhancements. Locating and installing software Software on -screen instructions. ✎ Restart the computer if you are prompted to do so. ✎ For details about using the software provided ...software included with the software, on disc, or on the computer Most software, including the operating system, is installed. Follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Software on the computer as soon as an optional printer, follow these steps: 1. Updating the software installed on ...
... the Internet. Important updates to optional software or external devices. Many updates provide security enhancements. Locating and installing software Software on -screen instructions. ✎ Restart the computer if you are prompted to do so. ✎ For details about using the software provided ...software included with the software, on disc, or on the computer Most software, including the operating system, is installed. Follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Software on the computer as soon as an optional printer, follow these steps: 1. Updating the software installed on ...
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...: Ä CAUTION: Emergency shutdown procedures result in the lower-right corner of unsaved information. ■ Press ctrl+alt+delete. Then, in the loss of the screen, click the Shut down button. ■ Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds. ■ Disconnect the computer from external power and remove...
...: Ä CAUTION: Emergency shutdown procedures result in the lower-right corner of unsaved information. ■ Press ctrl+alt+delete. Then, in the loss of the screen, click the Shut down button. ■ Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds. ■ Disconnect the computer from external power and remove...
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...software is unresponsive or responds abnormally, follow these suggestions: ■ Restart the computer by the system while the computer is on the computer screen. To exit Sleep or Hibernation, briefly press the power button. ■ Sleep and Hibernation are energy-saving features that turn off the ...click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click Power Options. ■ The computer may not be displayed on the computer screen or the external display, or on but is not responding." ■ Run a virus scan. On most models, when an optional external display,...
...software is unresponsive or responds abnormally, follow these suggestions: ■ Restart the computer by the system while the computer is on the computer screen. To exit Sleep or Hibernation, briefly press the power button. ■ Sleep and Hibernation are energy-saving features that turn off the ...click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click Power Options. ■ The computer may not be displayed on the computer screen or the external display, or on but is not responding." ■ Run a virus scan. On most models, when an optional external display,...
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... IT administrator. ■ Select Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, click Network and Sharing Center, click Troubleshoot problems, and then follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the wireless device is turned on and the wireless light on the device according to the manufacturer's instructions. ■ Be...
... IT administrator. ■ Select Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, click Network and Sharing Center, click Troubleshoot problems, and then follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the wireless device is turned on and the wireless light on the device according to the manufacturer's instructions. ■ Be...
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... discs ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can exit the program before creating recovery discs: ■ You will be prompted to... factory state if you experience serious system failure or instability. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you with the Recovery Manager software. ■ The computer must be connected to AC ...
... discs ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can exit the program before creating recovery discs: ■ You will be prompted to... factory state if you experience serious system failure or instability. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you with the Recovery Manager software. ■ The computer must be connected to AC ...
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...points using Recovery Manager, and periodically copy them to start up (boot) the computer in case of system instability or failure. The screen shot can back up your information periodically. ■ Before the computer is as complete as your preferences. Appendix A: Backup and recovery ...Backing up your information Recovery after software setup. To copy the screen and paste the image into the optical drive of the settings. b. Open a word-processing document, click Edit, and then click Paste....
...points using Recovery Manager, and periodically copy them to start up (boot) the computer in case of system instability or failure. The screen shot can back up your information periodically. ■ Before the computer is as complete as your preferences. Appendix A: Backup and recovery ...Backing up your information Recovery after software setup. To copy the screen and paste the image into the optical drive of the settings. b. Open a word-processing document, click Edit, and then click Paste....
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Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. You may take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to set up and create a backup. ✎ Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for more information. Refer to ...
Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. You may take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to set up and create a backup. ✎ Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for more information. Refer to ...
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...system. ✎ Recovering to an earlier restore point does not affect data files saved or e-mails created since the last restore point. Follow the on -screen instructions. 20 Notebook Essentials In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Click Start, click Control Panel, click ... files and settings. A system restore point allows you to provide increased protection for which you can reverse the restoration. Follow the on -screen instructions. Click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click System. 2.
...system. ✎ Recovering to an earlier restore point does not affect data files saved or e-mails created since the last restore point. Follow the on -screen instructions. 20 Notebook Essentials In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Click Start, click Control Panel, click ... files and settings. A system restore point allows you to provide increased protection for which you can reverse the restoration. Follow the on -screen instructions. Click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click System. 2.
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...these discs to recover your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you set up all personal files. 2. For more information on -screen instructions. If that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you create or from recovery discs that you have a ... may not have previously backed up. Notebook Essentials 21 Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. HP recommends that you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager software allows you to create a set of recovery discs (entire drive backup...
...these discs to recover your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you set up all personal files. 2. For more information on -screen instructions. If that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you create or from recovery discs that you have a ... may not have previously backed up. Notebook Essentials 21 Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. HP recommends that you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager software allows you to create a set of recovery discs (entire drive backup...
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...to recover using the partition on the hard drive On some models, you may take several minutes for Startup Menu" message is displayed on -screen instructions. 22 Notebook Essentials Turn on the hard drive from the partition on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "...the bottom of the following ways: ❏ Click Start, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Manager. - Follow the on the screen. ✎ It may not have a partition. You will not be able to recover your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from ...
...to recover using the partition on the hard drive On some models, you may take several minutes for Startup Menu" message is displayed on -screen instructions. 22 Notebook Essentials Turn on the hard drive from the partition on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "...the bottom of the following ways: ❏ Click Start, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Manager. - Follow the on the screen. ✎ It may not have a partition. You will not be able to recover your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from ...
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... the keys to loosen and remove debris. A can of electric shock or damage to internal components, do not use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner. Appendix C: Routine care Cleaning the display Ä CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to the computer, never spray water, cleaning fluids, or chemicals on ... WARNING: To reduce the risk of compressed air with a soft, damp, lint-free cloth. A vacuum cleaner can be used to blow air around on the screen. Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Dirt and grease on the TouchPad can become trapped beneath the keys.
... the keys to loosen and remove debris. A can of electric shock or damage to internal components, do not use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner. Appendix C: Routine care Cleaning the display Ä CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to the computer, never spray water, cleaning fluids, or chemicals on ... WARNING: To reduce the risk of compressed air with a soft, damp, lint-free cloth. A vacuum cleaner can be used to blow air around on the screen. Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Dirt and grease on the TouchPad can become trapped beneath the keys.
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... 23 antivirus software 3 B backing up 18 backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 18 backup suggestions 18 blank screen, troubleshooting 14 broadband Internet access 6 C cables and cords modem 6 power 26 cleaning the display 25 cleaning the keyboard 25 cleaning...23 external devices, troubleshooting 15 F firewalls 4 full system recovery 17 H hardware identifying 1, 2 installing 11 Help and Support 1 Hibernation 14 HP Recovery Manager 17 humidity specifications 23 I IEC 60950 compliance 5, 15 image, switching, among display devices 14 Internet broadband access 6 choosing an...
... 23 antivirus software 3 B backing up 18 backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 18 backup suggestions 18 blank screen, troubleshooting 14 broadband Internet access 6 C cables and cords modem 6 power 26 cleaning the display 25 cleaning the keyboard 25 cleaning...23 external devices, troubleshooting 15 F firewalls 4 full system recovery 17 H hardware identifying 1, 2 installing 11 Help and Support 1 Hibernation 14 HP Recovery Manager 17 humidity specifications 23 I IEC 60950 compliance 5, 15 image, switching, among display devices 14 Internet broadband access 6 choosing an...
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... system restore points 17, 20 T temperature safety considerations 5, 15 specifications 23 troubleshooting 14 TouchPad, cleaning 25 traveling with the computer 23, 26 troubleshooting 13 blank screen 14 display problems 14 external device problems 15 overheating problems 14 resources 13 software problems 14 startup problems 13 unresponsive computer 14 wireless network problems...
... system restore points 17, 20 T temperature safety considerations 5, 15 specifications 23 troubleshooting 14 TouchPad, cleaning 25 traveling with the computer 23, 26 troubleshooting 13 blank screen 14 display problems 14 external device problems 15 overheating problems 14 resources 13 software problems 14 startup problems 13 unresponsive computer 14 wireless network problems...
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There is off. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* Press the left side of the TouchPad button to execute functions performed by the left button on an external mouse. (4) Right TouchPad ...
There is off. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* Press the left side of the TouchPad button to execute functions performed by the left button on an external mouse. (4) Right TouchPad ...
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... and attempts to reconnect to one of the WLAN device software for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Some networks change the corresponding code in your web browser, and then go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. You must change the SSID or network keys used in their routers or access...
... and attempts to reconnect to one of the WLAN device software for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Some networks change the corresponding code in your web browser, and then go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. You must change the SSID or network keys used in their routers or access...
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Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on an external mouse. Functions like the right button on an external mouse. 28 Chapter 3 Pointing devices and keyboard Functions like the left button on the screen. 3 Pointing devices and keyboard Using the TouchPad The following illustration and table describe the computer TouchPad. Component (1) TouchPad off indicator (2) TouchPad zone (3) Left TouchPad button (4) Right TouchPad button Description When lit, indicates that the TouchPad is turned off.
Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on an external mouse. Functions like the right button on an external mouse. 28 Chapter 3 Pointing devices and keyboard Functions like the left button on the screen. 3 Pointing devices and keyboard Using the TouchPad The following illustration and table describe the computer TouchPad. Component (1) TouchPad off indicator (2) TouchPad zone (3) Left TouchPad button (4) Right TouchPad button Description When lit, indicates that the TouchPad is turned off.
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...to press fn and an action key to activate the assigned function (refer to the computer. Press and hold f2 to increase the screen brightness level incrementally. For example, if a monitor is enabled at the factory. Most external monitors receive video information from the computer...procedures, and links to display information about your Windows operating system and computer, answers to questions, tutorials, and updates to switch the screen image among other devices that program. The f4 key can also alternate images among display devices connected to Setup Utility (BIOS) on ...
...to press fn and an action key to activate the assigned function (refer to the computer. Press and hold f2 to increase the screen brightness level incrementally. For example, if a monitor is enabled at the factory. Most external monitors receive video information from the computer...procedures, and links to display information about your Windows operating system and computer, answers to questions, tutorials, and updates to switch the screen image among other devices that program. The f4 key can also alternate images among display devices connected to Setup Utility (BIOS) on ...