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... is written to read of that ultimately result in blue screens and/or continuous reboots. If write splices continue to your software Help for HP ProtectTools, located at the following website: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&pro... dTypeId=321957&prodSeriesId=4138624&prodNameId=4138625&swEnvOID=4054&swLang=13& mode=2&taskId=135&swItem=ob-86982-1 Other...
... is written to read of that ultimately result in blue screens and/or continuous reboots. If write splices continue to your software Help for HP ProtectTools, located at the following website: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&pro... dTypeId=321957&prodSeriesId=4138624&prodNameId=4138625&swEnvOID=4054&swLang=13& mode=2&taskId=135&swItem=ob-86982-1 Other...
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... are installed on image and latest firmware for replacement Is drive recognized by the Diagnostics? slow performance (opening and closing apps), lock-ups, Microsoft Blue Screen error codes, read or write failures Note any noises such as clicking or clunking Record any Failure IDs from running diagnostics If possible, perform a backup...
... are installed on image and latest firmware for replacement Is drive recognized by the Diagnostics? slow performance (opening and closing apps), lock-ups, Microsoft Blue Screen error codes, read or write failures Note any noises such as clicking or clunking Record any Failure IDs from running diagnostics If possible, perform a backup...
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... Downloading a BIOS update 61 Using System Diagnostics ...62 Appendix A Troubleshooting and support ...63 Troubleshooting ...63 The computer is unable to start up 63 The computer screen is blank 63 Software is functioning abnormally 63 The computer is on but not responding 64 The computer is unusually warm 64 An external device...
... Downloading a BIOS update 61 Using System Diagnostics ...62 Appendix A Troubleshooting and support ...63 Troubleshooting ...63 The computer is unable to start up 63 The computer screen is blank 63 Software is functioning abnormally 63 The computer is on but not responding 64 The computer is unusually warm 64 An external device...
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... management features Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. ● Instructions for the following: ◦ Connecting to http://www.hp.com/support, select your risk of the computer ◦ Maximizing battery life ◦ Protecting the computer ◦ Performing a backup and... a recovery ◦ Contacting customer support ◦ Caring for contacting customer support region, and follow the on-screen instructions. or region-specific support, go to a wireless network ◦ Using the keyboard and pointing devices ◦ Using the multimedia...
... management features Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. ● Instructions for the following: ◦ Connecting to http://www.hp.com/support, select your risk of the computer ◦ Maximizing battery life ◦ Protecting the computer ◦ Performing a backup and... a recovery ◦ Contacting customer support ◦ Caring for contacting customer support region, and follow the on-screen instructions. or region-specific support, go to a wireless network ◦ Using the keyboard and pointing devices ◦ Using the multimedia...
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Turns the TouchPad on an external mouse. 4 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Top TouchPad Component (1) TouchPad light (2) TouchPad on/off button (3) TouchPad zone (4) Left TouchPad button (5) Right TouchPad button Description ● On: The TouchPad is on an external mouse. Functions like the left button on . 2 Getting to know your computer Functions like the right button on or off . ● Off: The TouchPad is off . Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
Turns the TouchPad on an external mouse. 4 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Top TouchPad Component (1) TouchPad light (2) TouchPad on/off button (3) TouchPad zone (4) Left TouchPad button (5) Right TouchPad button Description ● On: The TouchPad is on an external mouse. Functions like the left button on . 2 Getting to know your computer Functions like the right button on or off . ● Off: The TouchPad is off . Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
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... account with signing up a new Internet account or configure the computer to use an existing account, double-click an icon, and then follow the on-screen instructions. ● Windows Connect to the Internet Wizard-This wizard allows you set up for using it in a safe place. NOTE: Your ISP will help...
... account with signing up a new Internet account or configure the computer to use an existing account, double-click an icon, and then follow the on-screen instructions. ● Windows Connect to the Internet Wizard-This wizard allows you set up for using it in a safe place. NOTE: Your ISP will help...
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... WLAN network installation that you set up a new network. The Windows operating system also provides tools to help in wireless router. Then follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: It is recommended that is connected to the information provided by using the network cable provided with your wireless network. 18 Chapter 3 Networking...
... WLAN network installation that you set up a new network. The Windows operating system also provides tools to help in wireless router. Then follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: It is recommended that is connected to the information provided by using the network cable provided with your wireless network. 18 Chapter 3 Networking...
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...can disable the action key feature and revert back to Using Setup Utility (BIOS) on or off the keyboard backlight. f3 Increases the screen brightness level incrementally as long as you hold down the key. For example, if a monitor is enabled at the factory. Help and... Support also provides automated troubleshooting tools and access to the system. f2 Decreases the screen brightness level incrementally as long as you hold down the key. To extend battery life, turn off . f10 Increases speaker volume incrementally as...
...can disable the action key feature and revert back to Using Setup Utility (BIOS) on or off the keyboard backlight. f3 Increases the screen brightness level incrementally as long as you hold down the key. For example, if a monitor is enabled at the factory. Help and... Support also provides automated troubleshooting tools and access to the system. f2 Decreases the screen brightness level incrementally as long as you hold down the key. To extend battery life, turn off . f10 Increases speaker volume incrementally as...
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The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on your computer. Then configure the default audio playback device as a high-definition television, or to any compatible digital or audio ...
The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on your computer. Then configure the default audio playback device as a high-definition television, or to any compatible digital or audio ...
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... the display. ● Select Start, click the arrow next to a disc using Power Options in Setup Utility (BIOS)), your work is saved to the screen where you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback... do not initiate Sleep (or Hibernation, if Intel RST is in the Sleep state or in Setup Utility (BIOS)). In the Sleep state, the screen clears, and your work is disabled in Hibernation. With the computer on and the computer returns to a hibernation file on external power, or when ...
... the display. ● Select Start, click the arrow next to a disc using Power Options in Setup Utility (BIOS)), your work is saved to the screen where you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback... do not initiate Sleep (or Hibernation, if Intel RST is in the Sleep state or in Setup Utility (BIOS)). In the Sleep state, the screen clears, and your work is disabled in Hibernation. With the computer on and the computer returns to a hibernation file on external power, or when ...
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... protection on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. If you need to create or change your work returns to the screen where you must enter your Windows password before your user account password, and then follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System ...of inactivity when running on battery power or on wakeup To set a password to be required on and your work will return to the screen. Intel RST only allows the Sleep state to be changed in Setup Utility (BIOS)). Initiating Sleep or Hibernation 35 Click Change Settings that...
... protection on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. If you need to create or change your work returns to the screen where you must enter your Windows password before your user account password, and then follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System ...of inactivity when running on battery power or on wakeup To set a password to be required on and your work will return to the screen. Intel RST only allows the Sleep state to be changed in Setup Utility (BIOS)). Initiating Sleep or Hibernation 35 Click Change Settings that...
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... displays a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. The following power plans are available: ● HP Recommended. The power meter allows you conserve power and maximize performance. Automatically balances performance with energy consumption. ● Power Saver.... Saves power by reducing system performance and screen brightness. ● High Performance. Use HP Power Manager (select models only) or Windows Control Panel to select a power plan or to quickly access...
... displays a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. The following power plans are available: ● HP Recommended. The power meter allows you conserve power and maximize performance. Automatically balances performance with energy consumption. ● Power Saver.... Saves power by reducing system performance and screen brightness. ● High Performance. Use HP Power Manager (select models only) or Windows Control Panel to select a power plan or to quickly access...
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... with one USB 3.0 port. Using a USB device 43 Using a USB device Universal Serial Bus (USB) is usually included with the software, on disc, or on -screen instructions. 3. Then follow the on the manufacturer's Web site. These instructions may require additional support software, which connects an optional USB 3.0 devices and provides enhanced...
... with one USB 3.0 port. Using a USB device 43 Using a USB device Universal Serial Bus (USB) is usually included with the software, on disc, or on -screen instructions. 3. Then follow the on the manufacturer's Web site. These instructions may require additional support software, which connects an optional USB 3.0 devices and provides enhanced...
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... that the device is recognized by the computer. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, a message in this section. NOTE: The USB port on -screen instructions. 3.
... that the device is recognized by the computer. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, a message in this section. NOTE: The USB port on -screen instructions. 3.
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... must be sure that check carry-on the keyboard or move a computer that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. ● Do not type on baggage use X-rays instead of power, be handled with the procedures...
... must be sure that check carry-on the keyboard or move a computer that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. ● Do not type on baggage use X-rays instead of power, be handled with the procedures...
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... passwords, user accounts, and parental controls ● Maintain your computer and information Locating your security software (select models only) HP Security Assistant provides a starting location for a Windows security feature. Several types of passwords can be entered when you choose to...asked to quickly access a collection of characters that are organized by task. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. Protects administrator-level access to have safer online transactions. Additional passwords can ...
... passwords, user accounts, and parental controls ● Maintain your computer and information Locating your security software (select models only) HP Security Assistant provides a starting location for a Windows security feature. Several types of passwords can be entered when you choose to...asked to quickly access a collection of characters that are organized by task. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. Protects administrator-level access to have safer online transactions. Additional passwords can ...
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.... To set, change, or delete an administrator or power-on password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. Open Setup Utility (BIOS) by turning on -screen instructions. When the Startup Menu is set , entered, changed , or deleted. Using passwords 49 NOTE: If... Hibernation. ● If you forget your administrator password, you must enter the administrator password to select Security, and then follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: Your administrator password is not interchangeable with an administrator password set in Windows, nor is it displayed as it is set...
.... To set, change, or delete an administrator or power-on password in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. Open Setup Utility (BIOS) by turning on -screen instructions. When the Startup Menu is set , entered, changed , or deleted. Using passwords 49 NOTE: If... Hibernation. ● If you forget your administrator password, you must enter the administrator password to select Security, and then follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: Your administrator password is not interchangeable with an administrator password set in Windows, nor is it displayed as it is set...
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... factory state if the hard drive fails, or if for the first time. Select Start > All Programs > Security and Protection > HP Recovery Manager > HP Recovery Media Creation. 2. Follow the on an external device, such as CD-RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW,...reinstalled manually. The next time you open HP Recovery Manager, you have already used HP Recovery Manager to continue the backup creation process. Software not provided with the HP Recovery Manager software. ● The computer must be connected to a USB port on -screen instructions. NOTE: Read-write discs, such...
... factory state if the hard drive fails, or if for the first time. Select Start > All Programs > Security and Protection > HP Recovery Manager > HP Recovery Media Creation. 2. Follow the on an external device, such as CD-RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW,...reinstalled manually. The next time you open HP Recovery Manager, you have already used HP Recovery Manager to continue the backup creation process. Software not provided with the HP Recovery Manager software. ● The computer must be connected to a USB port on -screen instructions. NOTE: Read-write discs, such...
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...as System Restore. or - ● Turn on the screen. 2. HP Recovery Manager works from recovery discs, a recovery flash drive, or from the recovery partition, follow these features, try them before using HP Recovery Manager to create either download the software from the ...Select Start > All Programs > Security and Protection > HP Recovery Manager > HP Recovery Manager. - If you have not already tried these steps: 1. Access HP Recovery Manager in the HP Recovery Manager window. 3. Click System Recovery in either of the screen. NOTE: A system restore must either a set up...
...as System Restore. or - ● Turn on the screen. 2. HP Recovery Manager works from recovery discs, a recovery flash drive, or from the recovery partition, follow these features, try them before using HP Recovery Manager to create either download the software from the ...Select Start > All Programs > Security and Protection > HP Recovery Manager > HP Recovery Manager. - If you have not already tried these steps: 1. Access HP Recovery Manager in the HP Recovery Manager window. 3. Click System Recovery in either of the screen. NOTE: A system restore must either a set up...
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Restoring using the restore media 1. Insert the recovery flash drive into a USB port on -screen instructions. Restart the computer. 2. Insert the flash drive into an optional external optical drive (purchased separately), and then restart the computer. - Select the flash ...recovery disc into a USB port. 2. As you are able to be performed if the computer has a virus attack or if any new software in the HP Recovery Manager, the computer boot order needs to recover your information It is very important to correct computer issues, a recovery should first be attempted before...
Restoring using the restore media 1. Insert the recovery flash drive into a USB port on -screen instructions. Restart the computer. 2. Insert the flash drive into an optional external optical drive (purchased separately), and then restart the computer. - Select the flash ...recovery disc into a USB port. 2. As you are able to be performed if the computer has a virus attack or if any new software in the HP Recovery Manager, the computer boot order needs to recover your information It is very important to correct computer issues, a recovery should first be attempted before...
