Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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HP Notebook PCs - Perform a Hard Reset 1. Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove all other methods fail, use this checklist as a guide when trying to BIOS mode (f10) and run Memory Test and Hard Drive Test If all USB devices and media cards. 2. Symptom: LED lights do not glow when ... is a device conflict or failure. Check AC adapter wiring and power connection to help with diagnostics testing Contact HP for the sound of blinking LEDs or beeping tones to the notebook. Connect a different battery and disconnect AC power adapter. Reconnect the AC power adapter (do hard ...
HP Notebook PCs - Perform a Hard Reset 1. Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove all other methods fail, use this checklist as a guide when trying to BIOS mode (f10) and run Memory Test and Hard Drive Test If all USB devices and media cards. 2. Symptom: LED lights do not glow when ... is a device conflict or failure. Check AC adapter wiring and power connection to help with diagnostics testing Contact HP for the sound of blinking LEDs or beeping tones to the notebook. Connect a different battery and disconnect AC power adapter. Reconnect the AC power adapter (do hard ...
Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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...noise is heard, but 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 in error message Boot to BIOS mode (f10) and Restore the BIOS defaults (f9) Boot to BIOS ... install an update or patch. Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message Search www.hp.com for terms in error message Boot to BIOS Diagnostics (f10) and run memory and hard drive diagnostic tests Boot to Windows Advanced boot options (f8) and: o Select Disable automatic restart on a black screen ...
...noise is heard, but 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 in error message Boot to BIOS mode (f10) and Restore the BIOS defaults (f9) Boot to BIOS ... install an update or patch. Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message Search www.hp.com for terms in error message Boot to BIOS Diagnostics (f10) and run memory and hard drive diagnostic tests Boot to Windows Advanced boot options (f8) and: o Select Disable automatic restart on a black screen ...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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... Your ISP will help set up a typical home or small office wireless network, which is connected to the Internet and to a wired computer. Notebook Essentials 19 Chapter 5: Networking Setting up a wireless network This section describes the steps necessary to set up the modem, install a network cable to... connect your wireless computer to the modem, and test the Internet service. 2. To set up a wireless network and to connect to the Internet, you a User ID and password to access the ...
... Your ISP will help set up a typical home or small office wireless network, which is connected to the Internet and to a wired computer. Notebook Essentials 19 Chapter 5: Networking Setting up a wireless network This section describes the steps necessary to set up the modem, install a network cable to... connect your wireless computer to the modem, and test the Internet service. 2. To set up a wireless network and to connect to the Internet, you a User ID and password to access the ...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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... into the optical drive. 3. Restart the computer if you are prompted to do so. ✎ For information about using software such as the process for testing audio or video recordings before you burn them to a CD or DVD that came with MP3 software installed. To burn a CD or DVD, follow these... a folder on computers with your hard drive. 2. Select the kind of the program you want to use CD-R to create-data, audio, or video. 26 Notebook Essentials Click Start, click All Programs, and then click the name of CD or DVD you want to burn music CDs. ■ DVD players used...
... into the optical drive. 3. Restart the computer if you are prompted to do so. ✎ For information about using software such as the process for testing audio or video recordings before you burn them to a CD or DVD that came with MP3 software installed. To burn a CD or DVD, follow these... a folder on computers with your hard drive. 2. Select the kind of the program you want to use CD-R to create-data, audio, or video. 26 Notebook Essentials Click Start, click All Programs, and then click the name of CD or DVD you want to burn music CDs. ■ DVD players used...
HP Pavilion dm1 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... selected to dissipate electric charges. Handle these items only at static-free workstations. ● Place items on a grounded surface before inserting or removing connectors or test equipment. 32 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Packaging and transporting guidelines Follow these grounding guidelines when packaging and transporting equipment: ● To avoid hand contact...
... selected to dissipate electric charges. Handle these items only at static-free workstations. ● Place items on a grounded surface before inserting or removing connectors or test equipment. 32 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Packaging and transporting guidelines Follow these grounding guidelines when packaging and transporting equipment: ● To avoid hand contact...
HP Pavilion dm1 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. 76 Chapter 5 Computer Setup Run a diagnostic test on the hard drive.
Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. 76 Chapter 5 Computer Setup Run a diagnostic test on the hard drive.
HP Pavilion dm1 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... 1 grounding equipment and methods 33 H hard drive precautions 30 spare part number 20, 22, 44 specifications 79 hard drive bay, identifying 13 hard drive self test 76 hard drives product description 2 HDMI port, identifying 11 headphone (audio-out) jack 10 headphone jack pin assignments 89 headphones 10 Index 101
... 1 grounding equipment and methods 33 H hard drive precautions 30 spare part number 20, 22, 44 specifications 79 hard drive bay, identifying 13 hard drive self test 76 hard drives product description 2 HDMI port, identifying 11 headphone (audio-out) jack 10 headphone jack pin assignments 89 headphones 10 Index 101
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... 9 caps lock 6 drive 9 power 6 webcam 12 wireless 6 M Main menu 75 memory module product description 2 removal 43 spare part number 43 memory module slot 13 memory test 76 microphone (audio-in) jack 10 102 Index microphone jack pin assignments 89 microphone, product description 2 model name 1 monitor port pin assignments 90 monitor port...
... 9 caps lock 6 drive 9 power 6 webcam 12 wireless 6 M Main menu 75 memory module product description 2 removal 43 spare part number 43 memory module slot 13 memory test 76 microphone (audio-in) jack 10 102 Index microphone jack pin assignments 89 microphone, product description 2 model name 1 monitor port pin assignments 90 monitor port...
HP Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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Customizing power plans 65 Setting password protection on wakeup 65 Using external AC power ...66 Connecting the AC adapter 67 Testing an AC adapter ...67 Using battery power ...68 Finding battery information in Help and Support 68 Using Battery Check ...68 Displaying the remaining battery charge ...
Customizing power plans 65 Setting password protection on wakeup 65 Using external AC power ...66 Connecting the AC adapter 67 Testing an AC adapter ...67 Using battery power ...68 Finding battery information in Help and Support 68 Using Battery Check ...68 Displaying the remaining battery charge ...
HP Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet. 3. To test the AC adapter: 1. Connect the AC adapter to the equipment: Plug the power cord into the power connector (1) on . ● The power light is off. ... not turn on. ● The display does not turn on the computer. 2. Remove the battery from the computer). Using external AC power 67 Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of electric shock or damage to the computer, and then plug it is easily accessible at...
Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet. 3. To test the AC adapter: 1. Connect the AC adapter to the equipment: Plug the power cord into the power connector (1) on . ● The power light is off. ... not turn on. ● The display does not turn on the computer. 2. Remove the battery from the computer). Using external AC power 67 Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of electric shock or damage to the computer, and then plug it is easily accessible at...
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... or reconnect the AC adapter. To increase display brightness, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from the computer. However, a battery in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is not plugged into...information in Help and Support 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 maximize battery life ● Information on...
... or reconnect the AC adapter. To increase display brightness, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from the computer. However, a battery in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is not plugged into...information in Help and Support 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 maximize battery life ● Information on...
HP Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...hard drives, this menu option is in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● HP QuickWeb-Enable/disable the HP QuickWeb Boot Menu during POST. ◦ Delay to boot Windows-Set the delay for the HP QuickWeb Boot Menu to 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, or 30 seconds. ● CD-ROM Boot―Enable/...drive. When enabled, saves power when the computer is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Set the following boot options: ● POST (power-on self test) f10 and f12 Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for : ◦ Notebook Hard Drive ◦ USB Disk on Key/USB Hard Drive ◦ USB CD/DVD...
...hard drives, this menu option is in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● HP QuickWeb-Enable/disable the HP QuickWeb Boot Menu during POST. ◦ Delay to boot Windows-Set the delay for the HP QuickWeb Boot Menu to 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, or 30 seconds. ● CD-ROM Boot―Enable/...drive. When enabled, saves power when the computer is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Set the following boot options: ● POST (power-on self test) f10 and f12 Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for : ◦ Notebook Hard Drive ◦ USB Disk on Key/USB Hard Drive ◦ USB CD/DVD...
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Index A AC adapter connecting 67 identifying 15 testing 67 administrator password creating 80 entering 81 managing 80 airport security information 42 antennas 14 applications key, Windows 8 audio devices, connecting external 37 audio functions, ...
Index A AC adapter connecting 67 identifying 15 testing 67 administrator password creating 80 entering 81 managing 80 airport security information 42 antennas 14 applications key, Windows 8 audio devices, connecting external 37 audio functions, ...
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... 58 full system recovery 88 function keys 8, 58 H hard disk drive external 48 installing 46 removing 45 replacing 45 hard drive external 48 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 44 installing 46 removing 45 replacing 45 hard drive bay, identifying 13 hard drive cover removing 54 replacing 55 hard drive... self test 98 hardware, identifying 4 HDMI port 39 HDMI port, identifying 11 HDMI, connecting 39 headphone (audio-out) jack 10, 33 headphones 10, 33 ...
... 58 full system recovery 88 function keys 8, 58 H hard disk drive external 48 installing 46 removing 45 replacing 45 hard drive external 48 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 44 installing 46 removing 45 replacing 45 hard drive bay, identifying 13 hard drive cover removing 54 replacing 55 hard drive... self test 98 hardware, identifying 4 HDMI port 39 HDMI port, identifying 11 HDMI, connecting 39 headphone (audio-out) jack 10, 33 headphones 10, 33 ...