Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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...glow when power button is pressed, there is no power available to blink or glow, and listen for the sound of a disk drive and fan turning. If there is no battery or AC power at least 15 seconds. 3. If computer does not start Count number of blinking LEDs or beeping ... and media cards. 2. Disconnect the AC power adapter, remove the battery, and then press and hold the power button for at the notebook, contact HP for the LEDs to the notebook. HP Notebook PCs - Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove all other methods fail, use this checklist as a guide when trying to the...
...glow when power button is pressed, there is no power available to blink or glow, and listen for the sound of a disk drive and fan turning. If there is no battery or AC power at least 15 seconds. 3. If computer does not start Count number of blinking LEDs or beeping ... and media cards. 2. Disconnect the AC power adapter, remove the battery, and then press and hold the power button for at the notebook, contact HP for the LEDs to the notebook. HP Notebook PCs - Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove all other methods fail, use this checklist as a guide when trying to the...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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... additional hardware and software 11 Installing hardware 11 Locating and installing software 11 Updating the software installed on the computer 11 Turning off the computer 12 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources 13 Quick troubleshooting 13 The computer is unable to start up 13 ... computer is unusually warm 14 An external device is not working 15 The wireless network connection is not working 15 Notebook Essentials iii Contents Chapter 1: Finding information Finding Help and Support 1 Finding the user guides 1 Identifying installed software and hardware 2 ...
... additional hardware and software 11 Installing hardware 11 Locating and installing software 11 Updating the software installed on the computer 11 Turning off the computer 12 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources 13 Quick troubleshooting 13 The computer is unable to start up 13 ... computer is unusually warm 14 An external device is not working 15 The wireless network connection is not working 15 Notebook Essentials iii Contents Chapter 1: Finding information Finding Help and Support 1 Finding the user guides 1 Identifying installed software and hardware 2 ...
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.... ✎ If you change the network name (SSID) and enable security to help locating the wireless button or light, refer to the Notebook Tour in a safe place. Step 3: Configure the computer to connect to set up your wireless network for the first time. For help ... router. If the wireless light is off by opening your wireless network, refer to the wireless network: a. Notebook Essentials 9 Be sure that the wireless light on the computer is off, turn on , turn it off . Select a network. Click Connect. Test the wireless network by pressing the wireless button.
.... ✎ If you change the network name (SSID) and enable security to help locating the wireless button or light, refer to the Notebook Tour in a safe place. Step 3: Configure the computer to connect to set up your wireless network for the first time. For help ... router. If the wireless light is off by opening your wireless network, refer to the wireless network: a. Notebook Essentials 9 Be sure that the wireless light on the computer is off, turn on , turn it off . Select a network. Click Connect. Test the wireless network by pressing the wireless button.
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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If you are unable to turn off the computer with these steps, try the following emergency shutdown procedures, in the sequence provided, until shutdown occurs: Ä CAUTION: Emergency shutdown procedures result ...; Press ctrl+alt+delete. Chapter 2: What's next? Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Click Start, and then click Shut Down. Turning off the computer Whenever possible, turn off the computer by using the standard shutdown procedure: 1. Then, in the loss of the screen, click the Shut down button. ■ Press...
If you are unable to turn off the computer with these steps, try the following emergency shutdown procedures, in the sequence provided, until shutdown occurs: Ä CAUTION: Emergency shutdown procedures result ...; Press ctrl+alt+delete. Chapter 2: What's next? Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Click Start, and then click Shut Down. Turning off the computer Whenever possible, turn off the computer by using the standard shutdown procedure: 1. Then, in the loss of the screen, click the Shut down button. ■ Press...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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...; If the computer is running on battery power or is offline. Quick troubleshooting The computer is unable to start up If the computer does not turn on when you press the power button, the following suggestions may help you fix a problem when the computer is plugged into an external power source... not start up: ■ If the computer is plugged into an AC outlet, plug another electrical device into an AC outlet using the AC adapter. Notebook Essentials 13 Be sure that the outlet is providing adequate power. ✎ Use only the AC adapter provided with the computer or one approved by...
...; If the computer is running on battery power or is offline. Quick troubleshooting The computer is unable to start up If the computer does not turn on when you press the power button, the following suggestions may help you fix a problem when the computer is plugged into an external power source... not start up: ■ If the computer is plugged into an AC outlet, plug another electrical device into an AC outlet using the AC adapter. Notebook Essentials 13 Be sure that the outlet is providing adequate power. ✎ Use only the AC adapter provided with the computer or one approved by...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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... to the touch while it may be overheating because a vent is in Hibernation. The computer is on but not responding If the computer is turned on both devices simultaneously. On most models, when an optional external display, such as a monitor, is connected to the computer, the image can... display on all devices. But if the computer feels unusually warm, it is blocked. 14 Notebook Essentials Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The computer screen is blank If the screen is blank but you have not turned off the display. Then, in the lower-right corner of these settings may be the cause...
... to the touch while it may be overheating because a vent is in Hibernation. The computer is on but not responding If the computer is turned on both devices simultaneously. On most models, when an optional external display, such as a monitor, is connected to the computer, the image can... display on all devices. But if the computer feels unusually warm, it is blocked. 14 Notebook Essentials Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The computer screen is blank If the screen is blank but you have not turned off the display. Then, in the lower-right corner of these settings may be the cause...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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Notebook Essentials 15 The computer and the AC adapter comply with the operating system. ■ ...external device is not working as expected, follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the wireless device is turned on and the wireless light on the device according to the manufacturer's instructions. ■ Be sure that all vents free... click Troubleshoot problems, and then follow these suggestions if an external device does not function as expected: ■ Turn on the computer is blue. Do not allow the computer to cool to room temperature. Then be sure to keep...
Notebook Essentials 15 The computer and the AC adapter comply with the operating system. ■ ...external device is not working as expected, follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the wireless device is turned on and the wireless light on the device according to the manufacturer's instructions. ■ Be sure that all vents free... click Troubleshoot problems, and then follow these suggestions if an external device does not function as expected: ■ Turn on the computer is blue. Do not allow the computer to cool to room temperature. Then be sure to keep...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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...will not be able to recover your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on -screen instructions. 22 Notebook Essentials Click System Recovery in either the Start button or f11. Use these steps: 1. Follow the on the hard drive from either of... the screen. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Recovering using this procedure. Turn on the screen. ✎ It may not have a partition. a. b. Press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on or restart...
...will not be able to recover your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on -screen instructions. 22 Notebook Essentials Click System Recovery in either the Start button or f11. Use these steps: 1. Follow the on the hard drive from either of... the screen. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Recovering using this procedure. Turn on the screen. ✎ It may not have a partition. a. b. Press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on or restart...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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...1. Appendix C: Routine care Traveling and shipping For best results, follow these devices may apply onboard aircraft, in hospitals, near explosives, and in which you turn it in with a drive. 3. Remove all optical discs and all external devices. 4. If you are traveling internationally, follow these traveling and shipping tips: ... shipping, storing, or traveling with the rest of your itinerary. ❏ Check the power cord and adapter requirements for appliances. 26 Notebook Essentials Voltage, frequency, and plug configurations vary. Å To reduce the risk of the airline.
...1. Appendix C: Routine care Traveling and shipping For best results, follow these devices may apply onboard aircraft, in hospitals, near explosives, and in which you turn it in with a drive. 3. Remove all optical discs and all external devices. 4. If you are traveling internationally, follow these traveling and shipping tips: ... shipping, storing, or traveling with the rest of your itinerary. ❏ Check the power cord and adapter requirements for appliances. 26 Notebook Essentials Voltage, frequency, and plug configurations vary. Å To reduce the risk of the airline.
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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...access 6 C cables and cords modem 6 power 26 cleaning the display 25 cleaning the keyboard 25 cleaning the TouchPad 25 computer turning off 12 turning on 13 computer viruses 3 Connect to the Internet wizard 6, 7 connecting to a wired network 10 connecting to an existing ...wireless network 7 cord, power 26 customer support Help and Support 1 user guides 1 D devices, external, troubleshooting 15 dial-up Internet access 6 display cleaning 25 switching image 14 Notebook...
...access 6 C cables and cords modem 6 power 26 cleaning the display 25 cleaning the keyboard 25 cleaning the TouchPad 25 computer turning off 12 turning on 13 computer viruses 3 Connect to the Internet wizard 6, 7 connecting to a wired network 10 connecting to an existing ...wireless network 7 cord, power 26 customer support Help and Support 1 user guides 1 D devices, external, troubleshooting 15 dial-up Internet access 6 display cleaning 25 switching image 14 Notebook...
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... display problems 14 external device problems 15 overheating problems 14 resources 13 software problems 14 startup problems 13 unresponsive computer 14 wireless network problems 15 turning off the computer 12 U unresponsive computer, troubleshooting 14 user guides documentation 1 using system restore 20 V vents 14 vents, precautions 5, 15 viruses 3 W Windows Backup and ...Windows Connect to the Internet wizard 7 wired network connection 10 wireless Internet access 6 wireless network connection 7 wireless network problems, troubleshooting 15 work habits 5 workstation setup 5 Notebook Essentials
... display problems 14 external device problems 15 overheating problems 14 resources 13 software problems 14 startup problems 13 unresponsive computer 14 wireless network problems 15 turning off the computer 12 U unresponsive computer, troubleshooting 14 user guides documentation 1 using system restore 20 V vents 14 vents, precautions 5, 15 viruses 3 W Windows Backup and ...Windows Connect to the Internet wizard 7 wired network connection 10 wireless Internet access 6 wireless network connection 7 wireless network problems, troubleshooting 15 work habits 5 workstation setup 5 Notebook Essentials
Compaq Presario CQ62 Notebook PC and HP G62 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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Maintenance and Service Guide 2-3 To learn more about changing factory settings, see the user guides located in Hibernation, press the button to turn off , press the button to turn on the computer. ■ When the computer is on, press the button to initiate Sleep. ■ When the computer is in Sleep, press the...
Maintenance and Service Guide 2-3 To learn more about changing factory settings, see the user guides located in Hibernation, press the button to turn off , press the button to turn on the computer. ■ When the computer is on, press the button to initiate Sleep. ■ When the computer is in Sleep, press the...
Compaq Presario CQ62 Notebook PC and HP G62 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... until you are ready to temperature extremes or liquids. ■ If a drive must be sure that the optical drive tray is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on surfaces covered with care. An electronic device exposed to alter device parameters or melt silicon junctions. Networks built into many cases, ESD...
... until you are ready to temperature extremes or liquids. ■ If a drive must be sure that the optical drive tray is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on surfaces covered with care. An electronic device exposed to alter device parameters or melt silicon junctions. Networks built into many cases, ESD...
Compaq Presario CQ62 Notebook PC and HP G62 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...plastic assembly aids and Styrofoam. ■ Handle ESD-sensitive components, parts, and assemblies by as little as possible. ■ Turn off power and input signals before removing items from their containers. ■ Always be degraded by the case or PCM laminate....21,000 V Relative humidity 40% 15,000 V 5,000 V 800 V 700 V 4,000 V 5,000 V 20,000 V 11,000 V 55% 7,500 V 3,000 V 400 V 400 V 2,000 V 3,500 V 7,000 V 5,000 V Packaging and transporting guidelines Follow these grounding guidelines when packaging and transporting equipment: ■ To avoid hand contact, transport products in...
...plastic assembly aids and Styrofoam. ■ Handle ESD-sensitive components, parts, and assemblies by as little as possible. ■ Turn off power and input signals before removing items from their containers. ■ Always be degraded by the case or PCM laminate....21,000 V Relative humidity 40% 15,000 V 5,000 V 800 V 700 V 4,000 V 5,000 V 20,000 V 11,000 V 55% 7,500 V 3,000 V 400 V 400 V 2,000 V 3,500 V 7,000 V 5,000 V Packaging and transporting guidelines Follow these grounding guidelines when packaging and transporting equipment: ■ To avoid hand contact, transport products in...
Compaq Presario CQ62 Notebook PC and HP G62 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...release latch automatically locks the battery into the battery bay and pivot the front edge downward until the battery is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you are unsure whether the computer is seated. Slide the battery release... Guide 4-7 To insert the battery, insert the rear edge of the battery into place. Disconnect all external devices connected to release the battery. 3. Turn the computer upside down the computer. Battery Removal and replacement procedures Description 6 cell, 2.20-Ah, 47-Wh battery 6-cell Li-lon, 2.55 ...
...release latch automatically locks the battery into the battery bay and pivot the front edge downward until the battery is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you are unsure whether the computer is seated. Slide the battery release... Guide 4-7 To insert the battery, insert the rear edge of the battery into place. Disconnect all external devices connected to release the battery. 3. Turn the computer upside down the computer. Battery Removal and replacement procedures Description 6 cell, 2.20-Ah, 47-Wh battery 6-cell Li-lon, 2.55 ...
Compaq Presario CQ62 Notebook PC and HP G62 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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.... 2. The hard drive bracket and hard drive connector, as well as the hard drive bracket screws, are unsure whether the computer is included in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 4-7). Removal and replacement procedures Hard drive ✎ The hard drive spare part kit includes a hard drive bracket and hard drive connector...
.... 2. The hard drive bracket and hard drive connector, as well as the hard drive bracket screws, are unsure whether the computer is included in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 4-7). Removal and replacement procedures Hard drive ✎ The hard drive spare part kit includes a hard drive bracket and hard drive connector...
Compaq Presario CQ62 Notebook PC and HP G62 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer. 4. If you are unsure whether the computer is included in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 4-7). Removal and replacement procedures Memory module Description Memory module, 1 GB, 1066 MHz DDR3 Memory module, 2 GB, 1066 MHz DDR3 Memory module...
... cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer. 4. If you are unsure whether the computer is included in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 4-7). Removal and replacement procedures Memory module Description Memory module, 1 GB, 1066 MHz DDR3 Memory module, 2 GB, 1066 MHz DDR3 Memory module...
Compaq Presario CQ62 Notebook PC and HP G62 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... (see "Memory module" on page 4-7). 5. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down the computer. Disconnect the power from the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC...
... (see "Memory module" on page 4-7). 5. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down the computer. Disconnect the power from the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC...
Compaq Presario CQ62 Notebook PC and HP G62 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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.... Innsert a thin tool, such as a screw driver 1, into the release access slot in the hard drive bay. (The disc tray is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 4-7). 5. Description DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe for use with: Biscotti computer models Matte...
.... Innsert a thin tool, such as a screw driver 1, into the release access slot in the hard drive bay. (The disc tray is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 4-7). 5. Description DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe for use with: Biscotti computer models Matte...
Compaq Presario CQ62 Notebook PC and HP G62 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Arabia For use in Spain For use in Switzerland For use in Taiwan For use in Thailand For use in Turkey For use in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 4-12). 8. Remove the wireless module (see "Optical drive" on page 4-10). 7. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or...
... Arabia For use in Spain For use in Switzerland For use in Taiwan For use in Thailand For use in Turkey For use in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 4-12). 8. Remove the wireless module (see "Optical drive" on page 4-10). 7. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or...