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 ... in error message May be able to install an update or patch. 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 Safe mode to start in BIOS mode and run Hard Drive Test Boot to...
... 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 ... in error message May be able to install an update or patch. 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 Safe mode to start in BIOS mode and run Hard Drive Test Boot to...
Getting Started - Windows 7
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..., and BIOS updates Support. ● Troubleshooting tools NOTE: For country- HP website To access this website, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer. Go to http://www.hp.com/ergo. or - Resources For information about Quick Setup poster ● How to set up the computer ● How to identify computer components HP Notebook Reference...
..., and BIOS updates Support. ● Troubleshooting tools NOTE: For country- HP website To access this website, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer. Go to http://www.hp.com/ergo. or - Resources For information about Quick Setup poster ● How to set up the computer ● How to identify computer components HP Notebook Reference...
Getting Started - Windows 7
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...troubleshooting, repair solutions, system recovery procedures, and links to open Help and Support, which provides information about system hardware components and the system BIOS (basic input-output system) version number. Using the keyboard 19 4 Keyboard and pointing devices ● Using the keyboard ● Using pointing...you will need to press fn and an action key to your Windows operating system and computer, answers to questions, tutorials, and updates to activate the assigned function. The action key feature is enabled at the factory. If you disable this feature in the Setup ...
...troubleshooting, repair solutions, system recovery procedures, and links to open Help and Support, which provides information about system hardware components and the system BIOS (basic input-output system) version number. Using the keyboard 19 4 Keyboard and pointing devices ● Using the keyboard ● Using pointing...you will need to press fn and an action key to your Windows operating system and computer, answers to questions, tutorials, and updates to activate the assigned function. The action key feature is enabled at the factory. If you disable this feature in the Setup ...
HP Notebook User Guide - SuSE Linux
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... provided in the box. or - Go to http://www.hp.com/go to http://www.hp.com/ support. ● Support information ● Ordering parts and finding additional help ● Software, driver, and BIOS (Setup Utility) updates ● Accessories available for the device Limited Warranty* Warranty ...(found on the CD/DVD provided in the box. or - Some countries/regions may provide a printed HP Limited Warranty in printed format, you may find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with your serial number label), name, and postal address. 2 ...
... provided in the box. or - Go to http://www.hp.com/go to http://www.hp.com/ support. ● Support information ● Ordering parts and finding additional help ● Software, driver, and BIOS (Setup Utility) updates ● Accessories available for the device Limited Warranty* Warranty ...(found on the CD/DVD provided in the box. or - Some countries/regions may provide a printed HP Limited Warranty in printed format, you may find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with your serial number label), name, and postal address. 2 ...
HP Notebook User Guide - SuSE Linux
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... Action key Press f1 to questions, and product updates. If you disable this key to activate the assigned function. The icons on the program you will need to press fn and an action key to activate the assigned function (refer to Setup Utility (BIOS) on page 56). NOTE: Depending on the f1...
... Action key Press f1 to questions, and product updates. If you disable this key to activate the assigned function. The icons on the program you will need to press fn and an action key to activate the assigned function (refer to Setup Utility (BIOS) on page 56). NOTE: Depending on the f1...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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...51 Entering a power-on password 51 Using antivirus software ...52 Using firewall software ...52 Installing critical security updates ...52 Installing an optional security cable ...53 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only 53 Locating the fingerprint reader 53 8...Displaying system information 56 Restoring factory default settings in Setup Utility 56 Exiting Setup Utility ...56 Updating the BIOS ...57 Determining the BIOS version 57 Downloading a BIOS update 57 Appendix A Traveling with the computer ...59 Appendix B Troubleshooting resources ...60 Appendix C Electrostatic Discharge ...
...51 Entering a power-on password 51 Using antivirus software ...52 Using firewall software ...52 Installing critical security updates ...52 Installing an optional security cable ...53 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only 53 Locating the fingerprint reader 53 8...Displaying system information 56 Restoring factory default settings in Setup Utility 56 Exiting Setup Utility ...56 Updating the BIOS ...57 Determining the BIOS version 57 Downloading a BIOS update 57 Appendix A Traveling with the computer ...59 Appendix B Troubleshooting resources ...60 Appendix C Electrostatic Discharge ...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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...reader Computer viruses Unauthorized access to data Antivirus software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● File encryption Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer ...Critical security updates from Microsoft Unauthorized access to secure your computer information. ...
...reader Computer viruses Unauthorized access to data Antivirus software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● File encryption Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer ...Critical security updates from Microsoft Unauthorized access to secure your computer information. ...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... device, cable, or cord. 1. To exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer. Follow the on the HP Web site. Updating the BIOS 57 Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file...
... device, cable, or cord. 1. To exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer. Follow the on the HP Web site. Updating the BIOS 57 Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... XP-Open Windows Explorer by following the on-screen instructions. Double-click your hard drive. 58 Chapter 8 Setup Utility (BIOS) The BIOS installation begins. 5. BIOS installation procedures vary. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder... the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Follow any instructions that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. If no instructions are displayed on your hard drive that has...
... XP-Open Windows Explorer by following the on-screen instructions. Double-click your hard drive. 58 Chapter 8 Setup Utility (BIOS) The BIOS installation begins. 5. BIOS installation procedures vary. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder... the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Follow any instructions that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. If no instructions are displayed on your hard drive that has...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... 1394 cable, connecting 37 1394 devices connecting 37 defined 36 removing 37 16-bit PC Cards 30 32-bit PC Cards 30 A AC adapter, testing 28 action keys media 14 volume 14 administrator... 26 storing 26 Battery Check 24 battery information, finding 24 battery power 23 battery temperature 26 BIOS determining version 57 downloading an update 57 updating 57 Bluetooth device 2, 8 buttons media 14 power 20 volume 14 wireless 3 C cables 1394... firewall software 6, 52 G GPS 9 graphics modes, switching 28 H hard drive external 39 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 42 HDMI configuring audio 18 62 Index
... 1394 cable, connecting 37 1394 devices connecting 37 defined 36 removing 37 16-bit PC Cards 30 32-bit PC Cards 30 A AC adapter, testing 28 action keys media 14 volume 14 administrator... 26 storing 26 Battery Check 24 battery information, finding 24 battery power 23 battery temperature 26 BIOS determining version 57 downloading an update 57 updating 57 Bluetooth device 2, 8 buttons media 14 power 20 volume 14 wireless 3 C cables 1394... firewall software 6, 52 G GPS 9 graphics modes, switching 28 H hard drive external 39 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 42 HDMI configuring audio 18 62 Index