Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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..., peripherals and do not connect the battery), press the Power button and look for the LEDs to BIOS mode (f10) and run Memory Test and Hard Drive Test If all USB devices and media cards. 2. Reconnect the AC power adapter (do hard reset If memory or hard drive components were replaced... there is a device conflict or failure. If there is no battery or AC power at the notebook, contact HP for the sound of blinking LEDs or beeping tones to help with diagnostics testing Contact HP for at -a-time If possible, boot to blink or glow, and listen for technical assistance. Connect a different ...
..., peripherals and do not connect the battery), press the Power button and look for the LEDs to BIOS mode (f10) and run Memory Test and Hard Drive Test If all USB devices and media cards. 2. Reconnect the AC power adapter (do hard reset If memory or hard drive components were replaced... there is a device conflict or failure. If there is no battery or AC power at the notebook, contact HP for the sound of blinking LEDs or beeping tones to help with diagnostics testing Contact HP for at -a-time If possible, boot to blink or glow, and listen for technical assistance. Connect a different ...
Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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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 during startup or boot Search... www.microsoft.com for terms in error message Search www.hp.com for terms in error message May be able ...
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 during startup or boot Search... www.microsoft.com for terms in error message Search www.hp.com for terms in error message May be able ...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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... router installation, the router manufacturer's software allows you to set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless computer to the modem, and test the Internet service. 2. You will help you to change the default network name or enable security during the router installation, contact the router manufacturer. ✎...
... router installation, the router manufacturer's software allows you to set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless computer to the modem, and test the Internet service. 2. You will help you to change the default network name or enable security during the router installation, contact the router manufacturer. ✎...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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... risk of the taskbar. If the wireless light is off, turn on the wireless function by opening your computer to the wireless network 1. Click Connect. Test the wireless network by pressing the wireless action key. Plug the cable into the RJ-45 (network) jack. 1. b. c. Connecting to a wired network Connecting to the...
... risk of the taskbar. If the wireless light is off, turn on the wireless function by opening your computer to the wireless network 1. Click Connect. Test the wireless network by pressing the wireless action key. Plug the cable into the RJ-45 (network) jack. 1. b. c. Connecting to a wired network Connecting to the...
HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment 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. 34 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Be sure that mechanized equipment used for moving materials is not possible, use fixtures made of antistatic belts...
... 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. 34 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Be sure that mechanized equipment used for moving materials is not possible, use fixtures made of antistatic belts...
HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...computer fan will always be on the system memory. 82 Chapter 5 Setup Utility NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. Set the following boot options: ● f10 and f12 Delay (seconds)―Set the delay for the f10 and f12 functions... models only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Boot Options Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this menu option is in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● CD-ROM boot―...
...computer fan will always be on the system memory. 82 Chapter 5 Setup Utility NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. Set the following boot options: ● f10 and f12 Delay (seconds)―Set the delay for the f10 and f12 functions... models only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Boot Options Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this menu option is in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● CD-ROM boot―...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 45 A device driver must be reinstalled 45 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 45 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 46 5 Power management ...47 Setting power options ...47 Using power-saving states 47 ...different power plan 49 Customizing power plans 49 Setting password protection on wakeup 49 Using external AC power ...49 Connecting the AC adapter 50 Testing an AC adapter ...51 Using battery power ...51 Identifying batteries ...52 Finding battery information in Help and Support 52 Using Battery Check ...
... DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 45 A device driver must be reinstalled 45 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 45 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 46 5 Power management ...47 Setting power options ...47 Using power-saving states 47 ...different power plan 49 Customizing power plans 49 Setting password protection on wakeup 49 Using external AC power ...49 Connecting the AC adapter 50 Testing an AC adapter ...51 Using battery power ...51 Identifying batteries ...52 Finding battery information in Help and Support 52 Using Battery Check ...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... Environmental Notices. Open Windows Media Player or MediaSmart and play back the sound. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. To reduce the risk of the computer, follow these steps: 1. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories...
... Environmental Notices. Open Windows Media Player or MediaSmart and play back the sound. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. To reduce the risk of the computer, follow these steps: 1. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories...
User Guide - Windows 7
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...not turn on, the AC adapter is plugged into external AC power, the computer runs on AC power. When the computer is working properly. To test the AC adapter: 1. Remove the battery from the computer. Select Start > Help and Support > Get assistance. Using battery power 51... Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following symptoms when it is running on battery power. Turn on obtaining a replacement AC power ...
...not turn on, the AC adapter is plugged into external AC power, the computer runs on AC power. When the computer is working properly. To test the AC adapter: 1. Remove the battery from the computer. Select Start > Help and Support > Get assistance. Using battery power 51... Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following symptoms when it is running on battery power. Turn on obtaining a replacement AC power ...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... 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.... Inserting or removing the battery CAUTION: Removing a battery that is included with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP. To insert the battery: 52 Chapter 5 Power management Finding battery information in the computer. To run Battery Check: ...
... 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.... Inserting or removing the battery CAUTION: Removing a battery that is included with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP. To insert the battery: 52 Chapter 5 Power management Finding battery information in the computer. To run Battery Check: ...
User Guide - Windows 7
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...-RW disc (a rewritable version of disc is recorded, it cannot be erased or written over data that cannot be changed. After data is ideal for testing audio or video recordings before you burn them to permanently store large amounts of digital information, including high-definition video. LightScribe DVD+R discs Use LightScribe...
...-RW disc (a rewritable version of disc is recorded, it cannot be erased or written over data that cannot be changed. After data is ideal for testing audio or video recordings before you burn them to permanently store large amounts of digital information, including high-definition video. LightScribe DVD+R discs Use LightScribe...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... an audio DVD with CyberLink Power2Go. ● Because some home and car stereos will not play CD-RWs, use software such as the process for testing audio or video recordings before you want to a CD or DVD that came with MP3 software installed.
... an audio DVD with CyberLink Power2Go. ● Because some home and car stereos will not play CD-RWs, use software such as the process for testing audio or video recordings before you want to a CD or DVD that came with MP3 software installed.
User Guide - Windows 7
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When enabled, the computer fan will always be on a secondary hard drive. Run a comprehensive self-test on . Set the following boot options: ● f10 and f12 Delay (seconds)―Set the delay for the f10 and f12 functions of Setup Utility ... on Key/USB hard disk ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ USB floppy ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Enable/disable Fan Always On. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Run a comprehensive self...
When enabled, the computer fan will always be on a secondary hard drive. Run a comprehensive self-test on . Set the following boot options: ● f10 and f12 Delay (seconds)―Set the delay for the f10 and f12 functions of Setup Utility ... on Key/USB hard disk ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ USB floppy ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Enable/disable Fan Always On. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Run a comprehensive self...
User Guide - Windows 7
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Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 Power Saving 101 A AC adapter connecting 50 identifying 10 testing 51 action keys decreasing screen brightness 30 decreasing the speaker volume 30, 34 Help and Support 30 identifying 4 increasing screen brightness 30 increasing the speaker ...
Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 Power Saving 101 A AC adapter connecting 50 identifying 10 testing 51 action keys decreasing screen brightness 30 decreasing the speaker volume 30, 34 Help and Support 30 identifying 4 increasing screen brightness 30 increasing the speaker ...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... power 10 corporate WLAN connection 16 critical battery level 55 critical security updates, installing 93 D default settings, restoring 99 device drivers HP drivers 45 Windows drivers 46 Diagnostics menu 102 digital card defined 78 inserting 78 removing 79 stopping 79 Digital Media Slot, identifying ... Hard Drive Protection 71 installing 73 removing 73 replacing 73 hard drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 71 identifying 8 installing 73 removing 73 replacing 73 hard drive self test 102 hardware, identifying 1 HDMI port 39 HDMI, connecting 39 headphone (audio-out) jack 6, 34 headphones 34 ...
... power 10 corporate WLAN connection 16 critical battery level 55 critical security updates, installing 93 D default settings, restoring 99 device drivers HP drivers 45 Windows drivers 46 Diagnostics menu 102 digital card defined 78 inserting 78 removing 79 stopping 79 Digital Media Slot, identifying ... Hard Drive Protection 71 installing 73 removing 73 replacing 73 hard drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 71 identifying 8 installing 73 removing 73 replacing 73 hard drive self test 102 hardware, identifying 1 HDMI port 39 HDMI, connecting 39 headphone (audio-out) jack 6, 34 headphones 34 ...
User Guide - Windows 7
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keys action 4 esc 4 fn 4 Windows applications 4 Windows logo 4 L labels Bluetooth 10 HP Mobile Broadband Module 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 10 regulatory 10 service tag 10 SIM 11 wireless certification 10 WLAN 10 LAN Power Saving 101... using 36 MediaSmart software 36 memory module adding 80 inserting 84 removing 81, 83 replacing 80, 83 upgrading primary 83 memory module compartment, identifying 8 memory test 102 memory, replacing memory modules 80, 83 memory/wireless module compartment cover removing 81 replacing 82 microphone (audio-in) jack 6 microphones, internal 34 Microsoft ...
keys action 4 esc 4 fn 4 Windows applications 4 Windows logo 4 L labels Bluetooth 10 HP Mobile Broadband Module 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 10 regulatory 10 service tag 10 SIM 11 wireless certification 10 WLAN 10 LAN Power Saving 101... using 36 MediaSmart software 36 memory module adding 80 inserting 84 removing 81, 83 replacing 80, 83 upgrading primary 83 memory module compartment, identifying 8 memory test 102 memory, replacing memory modules 80, 83 memory/wireless module compartment cover removing 81 replacing 82 microphone (audio-in) jack 6 microphones, internal 34 Microsoft ...
User Guide - Windows 7
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...6 rotating TouchPad gesture 28 S screen brightness keys 30 screen image, switching 30 scrolling TouchPad gesture 27 secondary hard drive self test 102 security cable slot 6 security cable, installing 94 Security menu 101 security, wireless 15 serial number, computer 10 service tag ... 4 Windows, passwords set in 87 wireless antennas 8 Wireless Assistant software 13 wireless certification label 10 wireless controls action key 13 HP Wireless Assistant software 13 operating system 13 wireless icon 13 wireless light 13 wireless light, identifying 2 wireless module compartment, identifying 8...
...6 rotating TouchPad gesture 28 S screen brightness keys 30 screen image, switching 30 scrolling TouchPad gesture 27 secondary hard drive self test 102 security cable slot 6 security cable, installing 94 Security menu 101 security, wireless 15 serial number, computer 10 service tag ... 4 Windows, passwords set in 87 wireless antennas 8 Wireless Assistant software 13 wireless certification label 10 wireless controls action key 13 HP Wireless Assistant software 13 operating system 13 wireless icon 13 wireless light 13 wireless light, identifying 2 wireless module compartment, identifying 8...