Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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... not glow when power button is pressed, there is no power available to help with diagnostics testing Contact HP for technical assistance. Check AC adapter wiring and power connection to original condition. Symptom: LEDs blink or ... different AC power adapter and remove battery. If there is no battery or AC power at the notebook, contact HP for technical assistance Symptom: LEDs glow, but does not start normally, identify the specific problem symptom listed below and ...look for the LEDs to blink or glow, and listen for the sound of blinking LEDs or beeping tones to the notebook...
... not glow when power button is pressed, there is no power available to help with diagnostics testing Contact HP for technical assistance. Check AC adapter wiring and power connection to original condition. Symptom: LEDs blink or ... different AC power adapter and remove battery. If there is no battery or AC power at the notebook, contact HP for technical assistance Symptom: LEDs glow, but does not start normally, identify the specific problem symptom listed below and ...look for the LEDs to blink or glow, and listen for the sound of blinking LEDs or beeping tones to the notebook...
Getting Started - Windows 7
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Lights Component (1) (2) (3) Caps lock light Mute light Wireless light Description ● White: Caps lock is on. ● Off: Caps lock is off. ● Amber: Computer sound is off. ● Off: Computer sound is on. ● White: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, a wireless wide-area network (WWAN) device, and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on. ● Amber: All wireless devices are off. Top 5
Lights Component (1) (2) (3) Caps lock light Mute light Wireless light Description ● White: Caps lock is on. ● Off: Caps lock is off. ● Amber: Computer sound is off. ● Off: Computer sound is on. ● White: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, a wireless wide-area network (WWAN) device, and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on. ● Amber: All wireless devices are off. Top 5
Getting Started - Windows 7
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Front 7 Front Component (1) Vents (2) (2) Speaker Description Enable airflow to cycle on and off during routine operation. Produces sound. It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating.
Front 7 Front Component (1) Vents (2) (2) Speaker Description Enable airflow to cycle on and off during routine operation. Produces sound. It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating.
Getting Started - Windows 7
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Records sound. *The antennas are located in use the webcam: ● Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Media Suite > HP Camera. (5) Internal microphone - To use . To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to the section of the computer. Records video and captures still photographs. or - ● ...
Records sound. *The antennas are located in use the webcam: ● Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Media Suite > HP Camera. (5) Internal microphone - To use . To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to the section of the computer. Records video and captures still photographs. or - ● ...
Getting Started - Windows 7
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... CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD. f9 Decreases speaker volume incrementally when you hold down this key. f11 Mutes or restores speaker sound. f7 Stops playback.
... CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD. f9 Decreases speaker volume incrementally when you hold down this key. f11 Mutes or restores speaker sound. f7 Stops playback.
HP Mini 110 and Compaq Mini CQ10 - Maintenance and Service Guide
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Top components 7 NOTE: Wireless devices are enabled at the factory. ● Off: All wireless devices are off . ● White: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/ or a Bluetooth device, is on . Lights Item Component (1) Caps lock light (2) Mute light (3) Wireless light Description On: Caps lock is on . On: Speaker sound is off .
Top components 7 NOTE: Wireless devices are enabled at the factory. ● Off: All wireless devices are off . ● White: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/ or a Bluetooth device, is on . Lights Item Component (1) Caps lock light (2) Mute light (3) Wireless light Description On: Caps lock is on . On: Speaker sound is off .
HP Mini 110 and Compaq Mini CQ10 - Maintenance and Service Guide
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It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components. Front components 9 Produces sound. Item Component (1) Vents (2) (2) Speaker Description Enable airflow to cycle on and off during routine operation. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating.
It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components. Front components 9 Produces sound. Item Component (1) Vents (2) (2) Speaker Description Enable airflow to cycle on and off during routine operation. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating.
HP Mini 110 and Compaq Mini CQ10 - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... the antennas free from the outside of the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region. Records sound. *The antennas are located in Windows, select Start > HP > HP MediaSmart > HP MediaSmart Webcam. Display components item Component Description (1) WWAN antennas* (2) (select models only) Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with...
... the antennas free from the outside of the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region. Records sound. *The antennas are located in Windows, select Start > HP > HP MediaSmart > HP MediaSmart Webcam. Display components item Component Description (1) WWAN antennas* (2) (select models only) Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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...icon is located in the notification area, complete the following steps: Windows 7 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Windows Mobility Center. 2. Click the wireless icon in the Wireless Assistant tile, which is not displayed in the bottom row...Assistant by clicking the wireless icon in notification area. 5. Windows XP 1. Click Apply. 6. or - Select Start > All Programs > HP Connection Manager > HP Connection Manager. Click Properties. 3. Click Properties. 4. For more details about using Connection Manager, refer to the Connection Manager software Help. ...
...icon is located in the notification area, complete the following steps: Windows 7 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Windows Mobility Center. 2. Click the wireless icon in the Wireless Assistant tile, which is not displayed in the bottom row...Assistant by clicking the wireless icon in notification area. 5. Windows XP 1. Click Apply. 6. or - Select Start > All Programs > HP Connection Manager > HP Connection Manager. Click Properties. 3. Click Properties. 4. For more details about using Connection Manager, refer to the Connection Manager software Help. ...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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...; Volume keys 14 Chapter 3 Multimedia Audio Your computer provides a variety of audio-related opportunities: ● Play music. ● Record sound. ● Download music from the Internet. ● Create multimedia presentations. ● Transmit sound and images with the fn key) ● Media action keys Refer to play, pause, fast forward, or rewind a media...
...; Volume keys 14 Chapter 3 Multimedia Audio Your computer provides a variety of audio-related opportunities: ● Play music. ● Record sound. ● Download music from the Internet. ● Create multimedia presentations. ● Transmit sound and images with the fn key) ● Media action keys Refer to play, pause, fast forward, or rewind a media...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... noise. Save the file to the Getting Started guide for information on the taskbar, or select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices. NOTE: Volume can also be controlled through the operating system and some programs. NOTE: Refer to your ...desktop. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. 2. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Under Program Events, select any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. To confirm or ...
... noise. Save the file to the Getting Started guide for information on the taskbar, or select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices. NOTE: Volume can also be controlled through the operating system and some programs. NOTE: Refer to your ...desktop. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. 2. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Under Program Events, select any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. To confirm or ...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... is firmly seated. Using Digital Media Slot cards (select models only) 29 Hold the card label-side up, with the digital card. 2. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected, and a menu of the taskbar. 5 External cards and devices Using Digital Media Slot cards (select models only) Optional digital...
... is firmly seated. Using Digital Media Slot cards (select models only) 29 Hold the card label-side up, with the digital card. 2. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected, and a menu of the taskbar. 5 External cards and devices Using Digital Media Slot cards (select models only) Optional digital...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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...the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting a PC Card. Pull the insert out of damage to release the insert. 3. Hold the card label-side up, with the connectors facing the computer. 2. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the slot (2). You will hear a sound when the card has been detected, and a... menu of available options may contain a protective insert. This action extends the button into the PC Card slot, and then press in on the card until it is recognized by...
...the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting a PC Card. Pull the insert out of damage to release the insert. 3. Hold the card label-side up, with the connectors facing the computer. 2. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the slot (2). You will hear a sound when the card has been detected, and a... menu of available options may contain a protective insert. This action extends the button into the PC Card slot, and then press in on the card until it is recognized by...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the slot (2). Insert the card into an ExpressCard slot. To insert an ExpressCard: 1. You will hear a sound when the card has been detected, and a menu of options may contain a protective insert. To remove the insert: 1. Pull the insert out of damage to ... computer. Press in on the card until it . 2. Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot, and then press in use .
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the slot (2). Insert the card into an ExpressCard slot. To insert an ExpressCard: 1. You will hear a sound when the card has been detected, and a menu of options may contain a protective insert. To remove the insert: 1. Pull the insert out of damage to ... computer. Press in on the card until it . 2. Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot, and then press in use .
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... for the device to the manufacturer's instructions. Some 1394 devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the device. 2. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. For more information about device-specific software, refer to the USB port. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the...
... for the device to the manufacturer's instructions. Some 1394 devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the device. 2. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. For more information about device-specific software, refer to the USB port. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of information or an unresponsive system, stop the 1394 device before removing it. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. Connecting a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a 1394 port connector, use minimal force to connect...
... a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of information or an unresponsive system, stop the 1394 device before removing it. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. Connecting a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a 1394 port connector, use minimal force to connect...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. To remove an eSATA device, save your information and close all programs associated with the device. 2. CAUTION: To reduce ...
You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. To remove an eSATA device, save your information and close all programs associated with the device. 2. CAUTION: To reduce ...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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...drive is parked, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Windows Mobility Center: ● If HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection is enabled, a green check mark is superimposed over the hard drive icon. ● If HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection is disabled, a red X is ...color to show the most up-to initiate Hibernation. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software The HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software can be unable to enable the notification area icon.
...drive is parked, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Windows Mobility Center: ● If HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection is enabled, a green check mark is superimposed over the hard drive icon. ● If HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection is disabled, a red X is ...color to show the most up-to initiate Hibernation. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software The HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software can be unable to enable the notification area icon.
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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...) Identifying the installed optical drive ▲ Windows 7-Select Start > Computer. or - Click OK. To open the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection window. - Windows XP-Select Start > My Computer. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. A list of all the devices installed in your computer, including your optical drive...
...) Identifying the installed optical drive ▲ Windows 7-Select Start > Computer. or - Click OK. To open the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection window. - Windows XP-Select Start > My Computer. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. A list of all the devices installed in your computer, including your optical drive...