Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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... no power available to original condition. Symptom: LEDs blink or computer beeps but does not start Count number of a disk drive and fan turning. HP Notebook PCs - Perform a Hard Reset 1. Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove all other methods fail, use this checklist as a guide when trying to the... problem symptom listed below and take the recommended actions. Symptom: LED lights do not glow, display is no battery or AC power at the notebook, contact HP for at -a-time If possible, boot to BIOS mode (f10) and run Memory Test and Hard Drive Test If all USB devices and media...
... no power available to original condition. Symptom: LEDs blink or computer beeps but does not start Count number of a disk drive and fan turning. HP Notebook PCs - Perform a Hard Reset 1. Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove all other methods fail, use this checklist as a guide when trying to the... problem symptom listed below and take the recommended actions. Symptom: LED lights do not glow, display is no battery or AC power at the notebook, contact HP for at -a-time If possible, boot to BIOS mode (f10) and run Memory Test and Hard Drive Test If all USB devices and media...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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...Nothing herein should be liable for more user guides? Click: Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on the Web. Windows and Windows Vista are available on your computer. .... Additional support and updates to reducing the environmental impact of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Subscription Services for more user guides? Sign up...
...Nothing herein should be liable for more user guides? Click: Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on the Web. Windows and Windows Vista are available on your computer. .... Additional support and updates to reducing the environmental impact of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Subscription Services for more user guides? Sign up...
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... computer is on the computer 14 Turning off the computer 15 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources 17 Quick troubleshooting 17 The computer is unusually warm 18 Notebook Essentials iii Contents Chapter 1: Getting started Windows 7 1 TouchPad 1 Connecting to start up a wireless network 11 Step 1: Purchase high-speed Internet service 12 Step 2: Purchase and...
... computer is on the computer 14 Turning off the computer 15 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources 17 Quick troubleshooting 17 The computer is unusually warm 18 Notebook Essentials iii Contents Chapter 1: Getting started Windows 7 1 TouchPad 1 Connecting to start up a wireless network 11 Step 1: Purchase high-speed Internet service 12 Step 2: Purchase and...
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Contents An external device is not working 19 The wireless network connection is not working 19 Appendix A: Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs 21 Backing up your information 22 Using Windows Backup and Restore 23 Using system restore points 23 Performing a recovery 24 Recovering using the recovery discs 24 Recovering using the partition on the hard drive 25 Appendix B: Specifications Operating environment 27 Input power 27 Appendix C: Routine care Cleaning the display 29 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 29 Traveling and shipping 29 Index iv Notebook Essentials
Contents An external device is not working 19 The wireless network connection is not working 19 Appendix A: Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs 21 Backing up your information 22 Using Windows Backup and Restore 23 Using system restore points 23 Performing a recovery 24 Recovering using the recovery discs 24 Recovering using the partition on the hard drive 25 Appendix B: Specifications Operating environment 27 Input power 27 Appendix C: Routine care Cleaning the display 29 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 29 Traveling and shipping 29 Index iv Notebook Essentials
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... also supports a variety of other TouchPad gestures. ✎ For additional information about using the TouchPad and TouchPad gestures, refer to the Notebook PC User Guide in identifying specific components of the TouchPad. For example, this chapter completely, because it explains what to do and where to... find practical information to help in Help and Support, or refer to the User Guides disc included with some models. Notebook Essentials 1 Chapter 1: Getting started After you set up or down using the TouchPad vertical scroll zone, slide your finger up your ...
... also supports a variety of other TouchPad gestures. ✎ For additional information about using the TouchPad and TouchPad gestures, refer to the Notebook PC User Guide in identifying specific components of the TouchPad. For example, this chapter completely, because it explains what to do and where to... find practical information to help in Help and Support, or refer to the User Guides disc included with some models. Notebook Essentials 1 Chapter 1: Getting started After you set up or down using the TouchPad vertical scroll zone, slide your finger up your ...
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HP also recommends that is preinstalled on the manufacturer's Web site. 2 Notebook Essentials for select models may be provided on disc, in Help and Support, click Start, click Help and Support, and then click User Guides. ✎ ...
HP also recommends that is preinstalled on the manufacturer's Web site. 2 Notebook Essentials for select models may be provided on disc, in Help and Support, click Start, click Help and Support, and then click User Guides. ✎ ...
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Click Start, click Computer, and then click System properties. 2. Notebook Essentials 3 You can also use Device Manager to add hardware or modify device configurations. ✎ Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Help ...
Click Start, click Computer, and then click System properties. 2. Notebook Essentials 3 You can also use Device Manager to add hardware or modify device configurations. ✎ Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Help ...
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... window. Opens the Mouse Properties window. Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Displays the status of Norton Internet Security antivirus software. Icon Name Norton Internet Security Synaptics Pointing Devices Description Displays the status of your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5 It includes the notification area at the far...
... window. Opens the Mouse Properties window. Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Displays the status of Norton Internet Security antivirus software. Icon Name Norton Internet Security Synaptics Pointing Devices Description Displays the status of your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5 It includes the notification area at the far...
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... of your wireless network connection and opens the Wireless Network Connection window. Displays the status of HP Connection Manager and opens the HP Connection Manager window. Refer to Chapter 3, ""Chapter 3: What's next?" on page 7" for more information. 6 Notebook Essentials Displays the current power status and opens the Battery Meter window. Displays the status...
... of your wireless network connection and opens the Wireless Network Connection window. Displays the status of HP Connection Manager and opens the HP Connection Manager window. Refer to Chapter 3, ""Chapter 3: What's next?" on page 7" for more information. 6 Notebook Essentials Displays the current power status and opens the Battery Meter window. Displays the status...
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... recover optimal system functionality. Norton Internet Security is strongly recommended that you expose it , click Start, click All Programs, and then click Norton Internet Security. Notebook Essentials 7 For information on the computer: ■ Your version of Norton Internet Security includes 60 days of the full factory image. It is preinstalled on...
... recover optimal system functionality. Norton Internet Security is strongly recommended that you expose it , click Start, click All Programs, and then click Norton Internet Security. Notebook Essentials 7 For information on the computer: ■ Your version of Norton Internet Security includes 60 days of the full factory image. It is preinstalled on...
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..., observe these practices: ■ Plug the computer power cord into a grounded (earthed) 3-pin outlet. The Safety & Comfort Guide is easily accessible at http://www.hp.com/ergo. 8 Notebook Essentials Many software updates contain security enhancements. ■ Use a firewall. Surge protectors are commonly available from the computer). ■ If provided with some models...
..., observe these practices: ■ Plug the computer power cord into a grounded (earthed) 3-pin outlet. The Safety & Comfort Guide is easily accessible at http://www.hp.com/ergo. 8 Notebook Essentials Many software updates contain security enhancements. ■ Use a firewall. Surge protectors are commonly available from the computer). ■ If provided with some models...
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The networking features of the computer enable you to access high-speed broadband Internet service providers with some models. Notebook Essentials 9 Do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during ...Safety and Environmental Notices. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by HP, or a compatible AC adapter or battery purchased as an accessory from HP. Chapter 3: What's next? Å WARNING: To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the...
The networking features of the computer enable you to access high-speed broadband Internet service providers with some models. Notebook Essentials 9 Do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during ...Safety and Environmental Notices. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by HP, or a compatible AC adapter or battery purchased as an accessory from HP. Chapter 3: What's next? Å WARNING: To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the...
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... to select an ISP from the list provided within the wizard to choose between enabling or disabling Windows Firewall, choose to enable the firewall. 10 Notebook Essentials Chapter 3: What's next? The Internet Services & Offers utility assists with such information as follows: click Start, click All Programs, click Online Services, and then...
... to select an ISP from the list provided within the wizard to choose between enabling or disabling Windows Firewall, choose to enable the firewall. 10 Notebook Essentials Chapter 3: What's next? The Internet Services & Offers utility assists with such information as follows: click Start, click All Programs, click Online Services, and then...
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...? Select a network. 3. As this network grows, additional wireless and wired computers can be connected to the network to an existing wireless network, follow these steps: 1. Notebook Essentials 11 Connecting to an existing wireless network To connect the computer to access the Internet. Setting up a wireless network This section describes the steps...
...? Select a network. 3. As this network grows, additional wireless and wired computers can be connected to the network to an existing wireless network, follow these steps: 1. Notebook Essentials 11 Connecting to an existing wireless network To connect the computer to access the Internet. Setting up a wireless network This section describes the steps...
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...SSID) and enable security to the router by pressing the wireless action key (f12). The Windows operating system also provides tools to the Notebook PC User Guide in a safe place. To use your Internet connection without your wireless network for the first time. Record this section carefully ...refer to help locating the wireless action key, refer to the wireless network 1. For more information on . Contact a local ISP to the Notebook PC User Guide in a safe place. Your ISP gives you already have high-speed Internet service, follow the on the computer and use the ...
...SSID) and enable security to the router by pressing the wireless action key (f12). The Windows operating system also provides tools to the Notebook PC User Guide in a safe place. To use your Internet connection without your wireless network for the first time. Record this section carefully ...refer to help locating the wireless action key, refer to the wireless network 1. For more information on . Contact a local ISP to the Notebook PC User Guide in a safe place. Your ISP gives you already have high-speed Internet service, follow the on the computer and use the ...
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... 2. Chapter 3: What's next? 3. Connect your Web browser and accessing a Web site. c. Test the wireless network by opening your computer to the wireless network: a. Click Connect. Notebook Essentials 13 Click the network icon in the notification area, at the far right of electric shock, fire, or damage to a wired network requires an...
... 2. Chapter 3: What's next? 3. Connect your Web browser and accessing a Web site. c. Test the wireless network by opening your computer to the wireless network: a. Click Connect. Notebook Essentials 13 Click the network icon in the notification area, at the far right of electric shock, fire, or damage to a wired network requires an...
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.... ■ Preloaded software. Follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Software on the computer is displayed. 2. To see a list of a program to Help and Support. 14 Notebook Essentials Click Start, and then click All Programs. A list of programs is provided in the following forms: ■ Preinstalled software. Insert the disc into your...
.... ■ Preloaded software. Follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Software on the computer is displayed. 2. To see a list of a program to Help and Support. 14 Notebook Essentials Click Start, and then click All Programs. A list of programs is provided in the following forms: ■ Preinstalled software. Insert the disc into your...
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... the sequence provided, until shutdown occurs: Ä CAUTION: Emergency shutdown procedures result in the lower-right corner of unsaved information. ■ Press ctrl+alt+delete. Notebook Essentials 15 Then, in the loss of the screen, click the Shut Down button. ■ Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds...
... the sequence provided, until shutdown occurs: Ä CAUTION: Emergency shutdown procedures result in the lower-right corner of unsaved information. ■ Press ctrl+alt+delete. Notebook Essentials 15 Then, in the loss of the screen, click the Shut Down button. ■ Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds...
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...settings, click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click Power Options. ■ The computer may be initiated by HP for this chapter. ■ Access Web site links and additional information about the computer through Help and Support. Be sure that turn on... ■ Sleep and Hibernation are energy-saving features that the power cord and AC adapter connections are secure. To transfer the image to Notebook Essentials 17 Click Start, and then click Help and Support. ✎ Although many checkup and repair tools require an Internet connection, other tools...
...settings, click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click Power Options. ■ The computer may be initiated by HP for this chapter. ■ Access Web site links and additional information about the computer through Help and Support. Be sure that turn on... ■ Sleep and Hibernation are energy-saving features that the power cord and AC adapter connections are secure. To transfer the image to Notebook Essentials 17 Click Start, and then click Help and Support. ✎ Although many checkup and repair tools require an Internet connection, other tools...
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... is overheating, allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. 18 Notebook Essentials But if the computer feels unusually warm, it is not responding to the Shut down button. ■ Press and hold the power button for...
... is overheating, allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. 18 Notebook Essentials But if the computer feels unusually warm, it is not responding to the Shut down button. ■ Press and hold the power button for...