Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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Disconnect the AC power adapter, remove the battery, and then press and hold the power button for at the notebook, contact HP for technical assistance. If there is no power available to resolve problems when computer does not startup or boot properly. Symptom: ... this checklist as a guide when trying to the notebook. Connect an external monitor to original condition. 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. HP Notebook PCs - If computer does not start If LEDs do ...
Disconnect the AC power adapter, remove the battery, and then press and hold the power button for at the notebook, contact HP for technical assistance. If there is no power available to resolve problems when computer does not startup or boot properly. Symptom: ... this checklist as a guide when trying to the notebook. Connect an external monitor to original condition. 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. HP Notebook PCs - If computer does not start If LEDs do ...
Getting Started - Windows 7
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... NOTE: When a device is in (microphone) jack (6) Audio-out (headphone) jack (7) Drive light Description Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects a network cable. WARNING! NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Component (1) External... monitor port (2) Vent (3) RJ-45 (network) jack (4) USB ports (2) (5) Audio-in use. 10 Chapter 2 Getting to the headphone ...
... NOTE: When a device is in (microphone) jack (6) Audio-out (headphone) jack (7) Drive light Description Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects a network cable. WARNING! NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Component (1) External... monitor port (2) Vent (3) RJ-45 (network) jack (4) USB ports (2) (5) Audio-in use. 10 Chapter 2 Getting to the headphone ...
Getting Started - Windows 7
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Press and hold f3 to simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor. For example, if a monitor is connected to the computer, pressing this key alternates the screen image from the computer display to the monitor display to increase the screen brightness level incrementally. Press f7 to play...up. Press f5 to play , pause, or resume a track of an audio CD or a section of a DVD or a BD. Most external monitors receive video information from the computer. Press f12 to decrease the screen brightness level incrementally. Function Action key or hotkey Press and hold f2 to...
Press and hold f3 to simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor. For example, if a monitor is connected to the computer, pressing this key alternates the screen image from the computer display to the monitor display to increase the screen brightness level incrementally. Press f7 to play...up. Press f5 to play , pause, or resume a track of an audio CD or a section of a DVD or a BD. Most external monitors receive video information from the computer. Press f12 to decrease the screen brightness level incrementally. Function Action key or hotkey Press and hold f2 to...
Getting Started - Windows 7
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... 13 display 11 left-side 10 right-side 9 top 5 connector, power 9 cord, power 14 D drive light, identifying 10 drives optical drive 9 E esc key, identifying 8 external monitor port, identifying 10 F f11 36 fn key, identifying 8 full system recovery 34 H hard drive installing 28 light 10 removing 27 hard drive bay, identifying 13...
... 13 display 11 left-side 10 right-side 9 top 5 connector, power 9 cord, power 14 D drive light, identifying 10 drives optical drive 9 E esc key, identifying 8 external monitor port, identifying 10 F f11 36 fn key, identifying 8 full system recovery 34 H hard drive installing 28 light 10 removing 27 hard drive bay, identifying 13...
Getting Started - Windows 7
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..., external 10 mouse, external setting preferences 21 O operating environment 40 optical drive identifying 9 light 9 P pinching TouchPad gesture 24 pointing devices, setting preferences 21 ports external monitor 10 USB 9, 10 VGA 10 power button, identifying 7 power connector, identifying 9 power cord, identifying 14 power light, identifying 6 product name and number, computer 39 R recovering...
..., external 10 mouse, external setting preferences 21 O operating environment 40 optical drive identifying 9 light 9 P pinching TouchPad gesture 24 pointing devices, setting preferences 21 ports external monitor 10 USB 9, 10 VGA 10 power button, identifying 7 power connector, identifying 9 power cord, identifying 14 power light, identifying 6 product name and number, computer 39 R recovering...
Compaq Presario CQ56 Notebook PC and HP G56 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...slightly different from the illustration in (microphone) jack (6) Audio-out (headphone) jack (7) Drive light Description Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Enables airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. For additional safety information, refer to optional powered stereo speakers..., headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio. It is connected to cycle on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Component (1) External monitor port (2) Vent (3) RJ-45 (network) jack (4) USB ports (2) (5) Audio-in this section. NOTE: When a device is normal for...
...slightly different from the illustration in (microphone) jack (6) Audio-out (headphone) jack (7) Drive light Description Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Enables airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. For additional safety information, refer to optional powered stereo speakers..., headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio. It is connected to cycle on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Component (1) External monitor port (2) Vent (3) RJ-45 (network) jack (4) USB ports (2) (5) Audio-in this section. NOTE: When a device is normal for...
Compaq Presario CQ56 Notebook PC and HP G56 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... a drive to a drive, or loss of shock-proof foam. Cables and connectors CAUTION: When servicing the computer, be sure that have magnetic fields, such as monitors or speakers. Apply only the tension required to avoid damage. Be sure that cables are unsure whether the computer is not in Hibernation, turn the...
... a drive to a drive, or loss of shock-proof foam. Cables and connectors CAUTION: When servicing the computer, be sure that have magnetic fields, such as monitors or speakers. Apply only the tension required to avoid damage. Be sure that cables are unsure whether the computer is not in Hibernation, turn the...
Compaq Presario CQ56 Notebook PC and HP G56 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...numbers 23, 39 specifications 85 E electrostatic discharge 31 esc key, identifying 8 Ethernet, product description 3 exiting Setup Utility 80 external monitor port, identifying 10 F f11 recovery 88 fan always on 81 fan/heat sink assembly 71 spare part number 18, 71 feet ...spare part number 44 memory module compartment, identifying 13 memory test 81 microphone jack, identifying 10 microphone, product description 2 model name 1 monitor port, external 10 N navigating in Setup Utility 78 O operating system, product description 4 optical drive identifying 9 precautions 30 product description 2...
...numbers 23, 39 specifications 85 E electrostatic discharge 31 esc key, identifying 8 Ethernet, product description 3 exiting Setup Utility 80 external monitor port, identifying 10 F f11 recovery 88 fan always on 81 fan/heat sink assembly 71 spare part number 18, 71 feet ...spare part number 44 memory module compartment, identifying 13 memory test 81 microphone jack, identifying 10 microphone, product description 2 model name 1 monitor port, external 10 N navigating in Setup Utility 78 O operating system, product description 4 optical drive identifying 9 precautions 30 product description 2...
HP Notebook User Guide - SuSE Linux
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Component (1) External monitor port (2) Vent (3) RJ-45 (network) jack (4) USB ports (2) (5) Audio-in this section. It is connected to cycle on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Connect an optional ... side NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in (microphone) jack (6) Audio-out (headphone) jack (7) Drive light Description Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects a network cable. Produces sound when connected to the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices. NOTE: When a device is normal for the internal fan...
Component (1) External monitor port (2) Vent (3) RJ-45 (network) jack (4) USB ports (2) (5) Audio-in this section. It is connected to cycle on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Connect an optional ... side NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in (microphone) jack (6) Audio-out (headphone) jack (7) Drive light Description Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects a network cable. Produces sound when connected to the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices. NOTE: When a device is normal for the internal fan...
HP Notebook User Guide - SuSE Linux
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...to play the next track of an audio CD. Press f11 to turn the wireless feature on both the computer and the monitor. For example, if a monitor is connected to the computer, pressing this key alternates the screen image from the computer using the application quick-launch keys.... speaker volume incrementally. Function Action key Press and hold f3 to increase the screen brightness level incrementally. Most external monitors receive video information from the computer display to the monitor display to play the previous track of a CD. Press f7 to play , pause, or resume a track ...
...to play the next track of an audio CD. Press f11 to turn the wireless feature on both the computer and the monitor. For example, if a monitor is connected to the computer, pressing this key alternates the screen image from the computer using the application quick-launch keys.... speaker volume incrementally. Function Action key Press and hold f3 to increase the screen brightness level incrementally. Most external monitors receive video information from the computer display to the monitor display to play the previous track of a CD. Press f7 to play , pause, or resume a track ...
HP Notebook User Guide - SuSE Linux
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Video 27 Video Your computer has the following external video port: ● VGA VGA The external monitor port, or VGA port, is an analog display interface that connects an external VGA display device such as an external VGA monitor or a VGA projector to the computer. ▲ To connect a VGA display device, connect the device cable to the computer. NOTE: Press f4 to switch the image between the display devices connected to the external monitor port.
Video 27 Video Your computer has the following external video port: ● VGA VGA The external monitor port, or VGA port, is an analog display interface that connects an external VGA display device such as an external VGA monitor or a VGA projector to the computer. ▲ To connect a VGA display device, connect the device cable to the computer. NOTE: Press f4 to switch the image between the display devices connected to the external monitor port.
HP Notebook User Guide - SuSE Linux
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... display on but you have not turned off the display. To change these settings may be the cause: ● The computer may be initiated by HP for this computer. ● If the computer is connected to display the image on the computer screen. On most models, when an optional external display...
... display on but you have not turned off the display. To change these settings may be the cause: ● The computer may be initiated by HP for this computer. ● If the computer is connected to display the image on the computer screen. On most models, when an optional external display...
HP Notebook User Guide - SuSE Linux
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... restart it should be missing or corrupted. 1. In rare cases, you find scratches, treat the disc with filtered water and a lint-free cloth. Configure the monitor settings to the outer edge. ● Check the disc for scratches. b. On the Hardware tab, identify the Storage Controller in either of the computer desktop...
... restart it should be missing or corrupted. 1. In rare cases, you find scratches, treat the disc with filtered water and a lint-free cloth. Configure the monitor settings to the outer edge. ● Check the disc for scratches. b. On the Hardware tab, identify the Storage Controller in either of the computer desktop...
HP Notebook User Guide - SuSE Linux
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... settings, restoring 57 drive media 29 drives external 46 handling 38 hard 46 optical 8 E electrostatic discharge 69 external devices 46 external drive 46 external monitor port 27 external monitor port, identifying 9 F factory settings, restoring 57 firewall 18 H hard drive external 46 installing 40 removing 39 hard drive bay, identifying 12 hard drive...
... settings, restoring 57 drive media 29 drives external 46 handling 38 hard 46 optical 8 E electrostatic discharge 69 external devices 46 external drive 46 external monitor port 27 external monitor port, identifying 9 F factory settings, restoring 57 firewall 18 H hard drive external 46 installing 40 removing 39 hard drive bay, identifying 12 hard drive...
HP Notebook User Guide - SuSE Linux
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...memory module inserting 48 removing 48 memory module compartment identifying 12 removing cover 48 replacing cover 49 microphone jack, identifying 9 monitor port, external 9 mouse, external setting preferences 23 N network cable connecting 19 noise suppression circuitry 19 network connection icons ... 42 optical drive light, identifying 8 optical drive, identifying 8 optional external devices, using 46 P passwords set in operating system 52 ports external monitor 9, 27 USB 8, 9, 44 VGA 9, 27 power conserving 35 power button, identifying 6 power connector, identifying 8 power cord, identifying 13 ...
...memory module inserting 48 removing 48 memory module compartment identifying 12 removing cover 48 replacing cover 49 microphone jack, identifying 9 monitor port, external 9 mouse, external setting preferences 23 N network cable connecting 19 noise suppression circuitry 19 network connection icons ... 42 optical drive light, identifying 8 optical drive, identifying 8 optional external devices, using 46 P passwords set in operating system 52 ports external monitor 9, 27 USB 8, 9, 44 VGA 9, 27 power conserving 35 power button, identifying 6 power connector, identifying 8 power cord, identifying 13 ...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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...Multimedia The webcam software enables you to experiment with the following external video ports: ● VGA ● DisplayPort ● HDMI VGA The external monitor port, or VGA port, is a video tool that allows video conferencing and desktop sharing so that connects an external VGA display device such as ... ● Taking still photos For information on using the webcam, select Start > Help and Support. Using SkyRoom (select models only) HP SkyRoom is an analog display interface that participants across the world can collaborate in real time. For more of the display.
...Multimedia The webcam software enables you to experiment with the following external video ports: ● VGA ● DisplayPort ● HDMI VGA The external monitor port, or VGA port, is a video tool that allows video conferencing and desktop sharing so that connects an external VGA display device such as ... ● Taking still photos For information on using the webcam, select Start > Help and Support. Using SkyRoom (select models only) HP SkyRoom is an analog display interface that participants across the world can collaborate in real time. For more of the display.
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... Started guide. The DisplayPort delivers higher performance than the VGA external monitor port and improves digital connectivity. ▲ To connect a digital display device, connect the device cable to the external monitor port. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image... product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, refer to an optional video or audio device, such as a high-performance monitor or projector. Video 17 HDMI The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port connects the computer to your Getting Started guide. NOTE...
... Started guide. The DisplayPort delivers higher performance than the VGA external monitor port and improves digital connectivity. ▲ To connect a digital display device, connect the device cable to the external monitor port. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image... product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, refer to an optional video or audio device, such as a high-performance monitor or projector. Video 17 HDMI The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port connects the computer to your Getting Started guide. NOTE...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... sure that all critical updates from the system is installed on a system, all the computers on a network, or block authorized e-mail attachments. When a firewall is monitored and compared with printer or file sharing on the network. To be kept up your home network to protect all data sent to and from...
... sure that all critical updates from the system is installed on a system, all the computers on a network, or block authorized e-mail attachments. When a firewall is monitored and compared with printer or file sharing on the network. To be kept up your home network to protect all data sent to and from...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... connecting 37 defined 36 removing 37 16-bit PC Cards 30 32-bit PC Cards 30 A AC adapter, testing 28 action...cables 1394 37 eSATA 38 USB 36 CardBus PC Cards 30 checking audio functions 15 computer, traveling 26, 59 configuring audio for... HDMI 18 configuring ExpressCards 32 configuring PC Cards 30 connecting to a wired network 9 connecting to an existing...removing insert 33 external AC power, using 27 external devices 39 external drive 39 external monitor port 16 F factory settings, restoring 56 finding more information 1 fingerprint reader locating 53...
... connecting 37 defined 36 removing 37 16-bit PC Cards 30 32-bit PC Cards 30 A AC adapter, testing 28 action...cables 1394 37 eSATA 38 USB 36 CardBus PC Cards 30 checking audio functions 15 computer, traveling 26, 59 configuring audio for... HDMI 18 configuring ExpressCards 32 configuring PC Cards 30 connecting to a wired network 9 connecting to an existing...removing insert 33 external AC power, using 27 external devices 39 external drive 39 external monitor port 16 F factory settings, restoring 56 finding more information 1 fingerprint reader locating 53...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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...21 high-definition devices, connecting 17 HP Connection Manager 4 HP MediaSmart 19 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 42 HP SkyRoom 16 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 12 HP Wireless Assistant 4 hubs 35 I icons... devices, using 39 P passwords set in Setup Utility 50 set in Windows 50 PC Cards configuring 30 description 30 inserting 30 removing 32 removing insert 31 software and drivers... 30 supported types 30 ports DisplayPort 17 expansion 39 external monitor 16 HDMI 17 VGA 16 power battery 23 conserving 26 options 20 power button 20...
...21 high-definition devices, connecting 17 HP Connection Manager 4 HP MediaSmart 19 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 42 HP SkyRoom 16 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 12 HP Wireless Assistant 4 hubs 35 I icons... devices, using 39 P passwords set in Setup Utility 50 set in Windows 50 PC Cards configuring 30 description 30 inserting 30 removing 32 removing insert 31 software and drivers... 30 supported types 30 ports DisplayPort 17 expansion 39 external monitor 16 HDMI 17 VGA 16 power battery 23 conserving 26 options 20 power button 20...