Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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... an error message can usually bypass the error and the PC can run in Safe mode to 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 ...hp.com/go/helpandsupport Run HP Support Assistant www.hp.com/go/helpandsupport for latest updates Run Windows Update www.update.microsoft.com for terms in error message Boot to BIOS mode (f10) and Restore the BIOS defaults (f9) Boot to BIOS mode (f10) and run Hard Drive Test Boot to Windows Advanced boot options (f8...
... an error message can usually bypass the error and the PC can run in Safe mode to 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 ...hp.com/go/helpandsupport Run HP Support Assistant www.hp.com/go/helpandsupport for latest updates Run Windows Update www.update.microsoft.com for terms in error message Boot to BIOS mode (f10) and Restore the BIOS defaults (f9) Boot to BIOS mode (f10) and run Hard Drive Test Boot to Windows Advanced boot options (f8...
Getting Started - Windows 7
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Resources For information about Quick Setup poster ● How to set up the computer ● How to identify computer components HP Notebook Reference Guide ● Power management features To access this guide, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. ● How...software Help and Support ● Operating system information To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates Support. ● Troubleshooting tools NOTE: For country- or - HP website To access this guide: ● Electrical and mechanical safety information ...
Resources For information about Quick Setup poster ● How to set up the computer ● How to identify computer components HP Notebook Reference Guide ● Power management features To access this guide, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. ● How...software Help and Support ● Operating system information To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates Support. ● Troubleshooting tools NOTE: For country- or - HP website To access this guide: ● Electrical and mechanical safety information ...
Getting Started - Windows 7
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... and interactive 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 Function fn+esc Action key or hotkey Press fn+esc (1) and (2) to display information about... on the program 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.
... and interactive 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 Function fn+esc Action key or hotkey Press fn+esc (1) and (2) to display information about... on the program 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.
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 your personal settings and data from ...
...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 your personal settings and data from ...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your hard drive. Updating the BIOS 57 Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting ... Changes, and then press enter. If the system information is downloaded. Updating the BIOS Updated versions of the BIOS may need this path when you are ready to install the update. BIOS and other identifier. During the download and installation, follow these instructions:...
... network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your hard drive. Updating the BIOS 57 Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting ... Changes, and then press enter. If the system information is downloaded. Updating the BIOS Updated versions of the BIOS may need this path when you are ready to install the update. BIOS and other identifier. During the download and installation, follow these instructions:...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... vary. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. 58 Chapter 8 Setup Utility (BIOS) The BIOS installation begins. 5. If no instructions are displayed on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. The hard drive designation is complete. Complete the..., you recorded earlier, open the folder on -screen instructions. Windows 7-Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > Computer. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Double-click your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe).
... vary. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. 58 Chapter 8 Setup Utility (BIOS) The BIOS installation begins. 5. If no instructions are displayed on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. The hard drive designation is complete. Complete the..., you recorded earlier, open the folder on -screen instructions. Windows 7-Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > Computer. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Double-click your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe).
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Index Symbols/Numerics 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 password creating 51 entering 51 managing 51 airport security devices...disposing 26 low battery levels 25 replacing 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 37 eSATA 38 USB 36 CardBus...
Index Symbols/Numerics 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 password creating 51 entering 51 managing 51 airport security devices...disposing 26 low battery levels 25 replacing 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 37 eSATA 38 USB 36 CardBus...