Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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... 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 normally, identify the specific problem symptom listed below and take the recommended actions....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 BIOS mode (f10) and run Memory Test and Hard Drive Test If all other methods fail, use this checklist as a guide when trying to check display Remove ...
... 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 normally, identify the specific problem symptom listed below and take the recommended actions....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 BIOS mode (f10) and run Memory Test and Hard Drive Test If all other methods fail, use this checklist as a guide when trying to check display Remove ...
Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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... 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 Run Repair Your Computer o Run Last Known Good Configuration (Advanced) o Select Boot into Safe Mode and then Run a Microsoft... to restart the PC after an error message can usually bypass the error and the PC can run in BIOS mode and run Hard Drive Test Boot to Windows Advanced boot options (f8) and select Last Known Good Configuration (Advanced) Boot to Windows Advanced boot options (f8) and select Boot into...
... 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 Run Repair Your Computer o Run Last Known Good Configuration (Advanced) o Select Boot into Safe Mode and then Run a Microsoft... to restart the PC after an error message can usually bypass the error and the PC can run in BIOS mode and run Hard Drive Test Boot to Windows Advanced boot options (f8) and select Last Known Good Configuration (Advanced) Boot to Windows Advanced boot options (f8) and select Boot into...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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... be connected to the network to set up a wireless network and to connect to the Internet, you a User ID and password to the modem, and test the Internet service. 2. If you already have high-speed Internet service, follow these steps: 1. Chapter 5: Networking Setting up a wireless network This section describes the steps...
... be connected to the network to set up a wireless network and to connect to the Internet, you a User ID and password to the modem, and test the Internet service. 2. If you already have high-speed Internet service, follow these steps: 1. Chapter 5: Networking Setting up a wireless network This section describes the steps...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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... music file formats, and the process for creating an MP3 disc is copied, it cannot be changed . ■ A CD-R or DVD-R is usually best for testing audio or video recordings before you can be played only on MP3 players or on your computer includes an optical drive that cannot be provided...
... music file formats, and the process for creating an MP3 disc is copied, it cannot be changed . ■ A CD-R or DVD-R is usually best for testing audio or video recordings before you can be played only on MP3 players or on your computer includes an optical drive that cannot be provided...
HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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Workstation guidelines Follow these items only at static-free workstations. ● Place items on a grounded surface before inserting or removing connectors or test equipment. When grounding is wired to ground and that proper materials are selected to dissipate electric charges. Handle these grounding workstation guidelines: ● Cover the ...
Workstation guidelines Follow these items only at static-free workstations. ● Place items on a grounded surface before inserting or removing connectors or test equipment. When grounding is wired to ground and that proper materials are selected to dissipate electric charges. Handle these grounding workstation guidelines: ● Cover the ...
HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...power when the computer is always on a secondary hard drive. Setup Utility menus 105 Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Memory Test Run a diagnostic test on the hard drive. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Virtualization Technology (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only...Boot Options Function Change the language of Setup Utility in DC mode. Enable/disable the Action Keys. ● POST (power-on self test) f10 and f12 Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for : ◦ Notebook Hard Drive ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive ...
...power when the computer is always on a secondary hard drive. Setup Utility menus 105 Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Memory Test Run a diagnostic test on the hard drive. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Virtualization Technology (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only...Boot Options Function Change the language of Setup Utility in DC mode. Enable/disable the Action Keys. ● POST (power-on self test) f10 and f12 Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for : ◦ Notebook Hard Drive ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive ...
HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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..., 53 specifications 109 hard drive cable, spare part number 25 Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number 27, 32, 39, 53, 55 hard drive self test 105 HDMI port identifying 14 pin assignments 126 headphone (audio-out) jack pin assignments 124 hinge illustrated 28, 29 removal 77 spare part numbers 28...
..., 53 specifications 109 hard drive cable, spare part number 25 Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number 27, 32, 39, 53, 55 hard drive self test 105 HDMI port identifying 14 pin assignments 126 headphone (audio-out) jack pin assignments 124 hinge illustrated 28, 29 removal 77 spare part numbers 28...
HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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removal 62 spare part numbers 25, 36, 62 memory module compartment, identifying 15 memory test 105 microphone (audio-in) jack pin assignments 124 microphone, product description 5 model name 1 monitor port pin assignments 125 monitor port, external 14 mute light, identifying ... 40 Rubber Feet Kit, spare part number 33, 50 S Screw Kit spare part number 39 Screw Kit, spare part number 34 secondary hard drive self test 105 security cable slot, identifying 13 Security menu 104 138 Index
removal 62 spare part numbers 25, 36, 62 memory module compartment, identifying 15 memory test 105 microphone (audio-in) jack pin assignments 124 microphone, product description 5 model name 1 monitor port pin assignments 125 monitor port, external 14 mute light, identifying ... 40 Rubber Feet Kit, spare part number 33, 50 S Screw Kit spare part number 39 Screw Kit, spare part number 34 secondary hard drive self test 105 security cable slot, identifying 13 Security menu 104 138 Index
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... microphone. ● Download music from the Internet. ● Create multimedia presentations using audio and images. ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Click the Test button. Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on the computer. ● Be sure that you to the correct jack on...
... microphone. ● Download music from the Internet. ● Create multimedia presentations using audio and images. ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Click the Test button. Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on the computer. ● Be sure that you to the correct jack on...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... status of a power outage. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from external power. WARNING! Keep a battery in the computer or in storage, depending on how you disconnect... 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 the computer. 2. When the computer is ...
... status of a power outage. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from external power. WARNING! Keep a battery in the computer or in storage, depending on how you disconnect... 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 the computer. 2. When the computer is ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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..., and data backup purposes. After data is ideal for sharing and storing data, home videos, and photos. LightScribe DVD+R discs Use LightScribe DVD+R discs for testing audio or video recordings before burning them to a CD or DVD that cannot be shared as CDs, but have a much higher storage capacity. This type...
..., and data backup purposes. After data is ideal for sharing and storing data, home videos, and photos. LightScribe DVD+R discs Use LightScribe DVD+R discs for testing audio or video recordings before burning them to a CD or DVD that cannot be shared as CDs, but have a much higher storage capacity. This type...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... burning a CD or DVD: ● Before burning a disc, save and close any open files and close all programs. ● A CD-R or DVD-R is best for testing audio or video recordings before burning them to burn data, video, and audio files, including MP3 and WAV music files. Insert the disc you are...
... burning a CD or DVD: ● Before burning a disc, save and close any open files and close all programs. ● A CD-R or DVD-R is best for testing audio or video recordings before burning them to burn data, video, and audio files, including MP3 and WAV music files. Insert the disc you are...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... Key/USB Hard Drive 96 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Enter, change, or delete a power-on . Enable/disable the Action Keys. ● POST (power-on self test) f10 and f12 Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for the f10 and f12 functions of Setup Utility in DC mode. Enable/disable the processor...
... Key/USB Hard Drive 96 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Enter, change, or delete a power-on . Enable/disable the Action Keys. ● POST (power-on self test) f10 and f12 Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for the f10 and f12 functions of Setup Utility in DC mode. Enable/disable the processor...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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Run a diagnostic test on a secondary hard drive. Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. Setup Utility menus 97 Select Function ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Network Adapter Diagnostics menu Select Primary Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test Function Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive.
Run a diagnostic test on a secondary hard drive. Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. Setup Utility menus 97 Select Function ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Network Adapter Diagnostics menu Select Primary Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test Function Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive.
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... 101 function keys, identifying 6 G graphic modes, switching 50 H hard drive external 60 primary, installing 63 secondary, installing 66 hard drive self test 97 HDMI port 35 HDMI port, identifying 8 HDMI, connecting 35 headphone (audio-out) jacks 30 headphones 30 Help and Support key 25 Hibernation ...exiting 39 initiated during critical battery level 46 initiating 39 high-definition devices, connecting 35 hotkeys description 26 using 26 HP MediaSmart, starting 33 HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label 12 hubs 68 I icons Connection Manager 13 network 13, 86 wired network 13 ...
... 101 function keys, identifying 6 G graphic modes, switching 50 H hard drive external 60 primary, installing 63 secondary, installing 66 hard drive self test 97 HDMI port 35 HDMI port, identifying 8 HDMI, connecting 35 headphone (audio-out) jacks 30 headphones 30 Help and Support key 25 Hibernation ...exiting 39 initiated during critical battery level 46 initiating 39 high-definition devices, connecting 35 hotkeys description 26 using 26 HP MediaSmart, starting 33 HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label 12 hubs 68 I icons Connection Manager 13 network 13, 86 wired network 13 ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... keys 31 media controls, keys 25 memory module inserting 75 removing 74 memory module compartment cover removing 74 replacing 75 memory module compartment, identifying 9 memory test 97 microphones, internal 30 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 12 minimizing interference 87 modem approval label 12 monitor port, external 8 monitor, connecting 35 mouse, external...
... keys 31 media controls, keys 25 memory module inserting 75 removing 74 memory module compartment cover removing 74 replacing 75 memory module compartment, identifying 9 memory test 97 microphones, internal 30 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 12 minimizing interference 87 modem approval label 12 monitor port, external 8 monitor, connecting 35 mouse, external...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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screen image, switching 25 scrolling TouchPad gesture 22 secondary hard drive self test 97 secondary hard drive, replacing 65 security features 77 passwords 78 security cable 82 security cable slot, identifying 7 Security menu 96 security, wireless 16 selecting ... approval label 12 wireless certification labels 12 troubleshooting burning discs 91 device driver 91 disc play 89, 90 DVD movie play 90 external display 90 HP device drivers 92 optical disc tray 88 optical drive detection 88 Windows drivers 92 turning off the computer 51 U unresponsive system 51 USB cable, connecting...
screen image, switching 25 scrolling TouchPad gesture 22 secondary hard drive self test 97 secondary hard drive, replacing 65 security features 77 passwords 78 security cable 82 security cable slot, identifying 7 Security menu 96 security, wireless 16 selecting ... approval label 12 wireless certification labels 12 troubleshooting burning discs 91 device driver 91 disc play 89, 90 DVD movie play 90 external display 90 HP device drivers 92 optical disc tray 88 optical drive detection 88 Windows drivers 92 turning off the computer 51 U unresponsive system 51 USB cable, connecting...