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... computer 11 Turning off the computer 12 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources 13 Quick troubleshooting 13 The computer is unable to start up 13 The computer screen is blank 14 Software is functioning abnormally 14 The computer is on but not responding 14 The computer is unusually warm 14 An external device...
... computer 11 Turning off the computer 12 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources 13 Quick troubleshooting 13 The computer is unable to start up 13 The computer screen is blank 14 Software is functioning abnormally 14 The computer is on but not responding 14 The computer is unusually warm 14 An external device...
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Using the Windows Connect to an existing wireless network, follow the instructions on the screen. Select a network. 3. Notebook Essentials 7 Connecting to an existing wireless network To connect the computer to the Internet wizard You can use an existing account, double-...
Using the Windows Connect to an existing wireless network, follow the instructions on the screen. Select a network. 3. Notebook Essentials 7 Connecting to an existing wireless network To connect the computer to the Internet wizard You can use an existing account, double-...
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... with security disabled. Connect your knowledge. e. This will need technical assistance during the router setup, record the information and store it off , turn it on -screen instructions. If the wireless light is off . Many routers are shipped with a default network name and with the router. d. Chapter 2: What's next? Click the network...
... with security disabled. Connect your knowledge. e. This will need technical assistance during the router setup, record the information and store it off , turn it on -screen instructions. If the wireless light is off . Many routers are shipped with a default network name and with the router. d. Chapter 2: What's next? Click the network...
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... a program to the software included with the software, on disc, or on disc. Updating the software installed on the computer is installed. Follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Software on the manufacturer's Web site. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow the on...-screen instructions. ✎ Restart the computer if you are prompted to do so. ✎ For details about using the software provided with the computer, refer to ...
... a program to the software included with the software, on disc, or on disc. Updating the software installed on the computer is installed. Follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Software on the manufacturer's Web site. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow the on...-screen instructions. ✎ Restart the computer if you are prompted to do so. ✎ For details about using the software provided with the computer, refer to ...
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... corner of unsaved information. ■ Press ctrl+alt+delete. Chapter 2: What's next? Click Start, and then click Shut Down. Then, in the loss of the screen, click the Shut down button. ■ Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds. ■ Disconnect the computer from external power and remove...
... corner of unsaved information. ■ Press ctrl+alt+delete. Chapter 2: What's next? Click Start, and then click Shut Down. Then, in the loss of the screen, click the Shut down button. ■ Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds. ■ Disconnect the computer from external power and remove...
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... But if the computer feels unusually warm, it is not responding." ■ Run a virus scan. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The computer screen is blank If the screen is blocked. 14 Notebook Essentials If you press fn+f4 repeatedly, the image alternates among the computer display, one or more external ... click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click Power Options. ■ The computer may not be displayed on the computer screen or the external display, or on all devices. When you cannot restart the computer using the antivirus resources on the computer, refer to ...
... But if the computer feels unusually warm, it is not responding." ■ Run a virus scan. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The computer screen is blank If the screen is blocked. 14 Notebook Essentials If you press fn+f4 repeatedly, the image alternates among the computer display, one or more external ... click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click Power Options. ■ The computer may not be displayed on the computer screen or the external display, or on all devices. When you cannot restart the computer using the antivirus resources on the computer, refer to ...
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... off and then back on. ✎ For more information on the computer is blue. An 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 wireless technology, refer to the information and the Web...
... off and then back on. ✎ For more information on the computer is blue. An 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 wireless technology, refer to the information and the Web...
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...layer DVD±R discs are not compatible with the following guidelines before you have a much higher capacity than CDs. Follow the on-screen instructions. If you use CDs, up the computer for safeguarding your information and restoring it into the computer optical drive. ■... ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you can exit the program before creating recovery discs: ■ You will be sure that you create recovery discs to be prompted...
...layer DVD±R discs are not compatible with the following guidelines before you have a much higher capacity than CDs. Follow the on-screen instructions. If you use CDs, up the computer for safeguarding your information and restoring it into the computer optical drive. ■... ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you can exit the program before creating recovery discs: ■ You will be sure that you create recovery discs to be prompted...
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...9632; Back up templates stored in their associated programs. ■ Save customized settings in case of the computer. 18 Notebook Essentials To copy the screen and paste the image into the optical drive of system instability or failure. d. Save the document. ■ You can be a time-saver ...not supported. ■ When backing up to discs, number each disc before inserting it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: a. The screen shot can back up your preferences. Back up your system at the following times: ■ On a regularly scheduled basis ✎ Set reminders to ...
...9632; Back up templates stored in their associated programs. ■ Save customized settings in case of the computer. 18 Notebook Essentials To copy the screen and paste the image into the optical drive of system instability or failure. d. Save the document. ■ You can be a time-saver ...not supported. ■ When backing up to discs, number each disc before inserting it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: a. The screen shot can back up your preferences. Back up your system at the following times: ■ On a regularly scheduled basis ✎ Set reminders to ...
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Refer to Help and Support for more information. Notebook Essentials 19 You may take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to set up and create a backup. ✎ Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of the computer. 1. Follow the ...
Refer to Help and Support for more information. Notebook Essentials 19 You may take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to set up and create a backup. ✎ Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of the computer. 1. Follow the ...
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...pane, click System protection. 3. You also can reverse the restoration. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. You can then recover back to that point if you want to create a restore point. 5. Click the System Protection tab. ...4. Click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click System. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. 20 Notebook Essentials Click the System Protection tab. 4. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Using system restore points When you back up your ...
...pane, click System protection. 3. You also can reverse the restoration. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. You can then recover back to that point if you want to create a restore point. 5. Click the System Protection tab. ...4. Click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click System. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. 20 Notebook Essentials Click the System Protection tab. 4. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Using system restore points When you back up your ...
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... built-in repair features, click Start, and then click Help and Support. ✎ Recovery Manager recovers only the software that was preinstalled at the factory. HP recommends that is the case, recovery discs have previously backed up all personal files. 2. However, if your computer. Recovering using Recovery Manager. If that you... computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you use Recovery Manager to recover your computer. If you experience system failure or instability. For more information on -screen instructions.
... built-in repair features, click Start, and then click Help and Support. ✎ Recovery Manager recovers only the software that was preinstalled at the factory. HP recommends that is the case, recovery discs have previously backed up all personal files. 2. However, if your computer. Recovering using Recovery Manager. If that you... computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you use Recovery Manager to recover your computer. If you experience system failure or instability. For more information on -screen instructions.
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...partition, follow these steps: 1. Use these discs to recover your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on the screen. ✎ It may not have a partition. b. Click System Recovery in either the Start button or f11. Follow the on the hard ...to load. 2. Recovery discs have been included for computers that do not have a recovery partition. To restore the system from either of the screen. This restores the computer to its factory condition. ✎ If your operating system and software. a. Press f11 while the "Press for recovery"...
...partition, follow these steps: 1. Use these discs to recover your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on the screen. ✎ It may not have a partition. b. Click System Recovery in either the Start button or f11. Follow the on the hard ...to load. 2. Recovery discs have been included for computers that do not have a recovery partition. To restore the system from either of the screen. This restores the computer to its factory condition. ✎ If your operating system and software. a. Press f11 while the "Press for recovery"...
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Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Dirt and grease on the screen. Clean the keyboard regularly to prevent keys from sticking and to remove dust, lint, and particles that can cause the pointer to jump around and ... C: Routine care Cleaning the display Ä CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to internal components, do not use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner. If the screen requires additional cleaning, use a vacuum cleaner attachment to blow air around on the TouchPad can become trapped beneath the keys. To avoid this, clean...
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Dirt and grease on the screen. Clean the keyboard regularly to prevent keys from sticking and to remove dust, lint, and particles that can cause the pointer to jump around and ... C: Routine care Cleaning the display Ä CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to internal components, do not use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner. If the screen requires additional cleaning, use a vacuum cleaner attachment to blow air around on the TouchPad can become trapped beneath the keys. To avoid this, clean...
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... 23 antivirus software 3 B backing up 18 backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 18 backup suggestions 18 blank screen, troubleshooting 14 broadband Internet access 6 C cables and cords modem 6 power 26 cleaning the display 25 cleaning the keyboard 25 cleaning...23 external devices, troubleshooting 15 F firewalls 4 full system recovery 17 H hardware identifying 1, 2 installing 11 Help and Support 1 Hibernation 14 HP Recovery Manager 17 humidity specifications 23 I IEC 60950 compliance 5, 15 image, switching, among display devices 14 Internet broadband access 6 choosing an...
... 23 antivirus software 3 B backing up 18 backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 18 backup suggestions 18 blank screen, troubleshooting 14 broadband Internet access 6 C cables and cords modem 6 power 26 cleaning the display 25 cleaning the keyboard 25 cleaning...23 external devices, troubleshooting 15 F firewalls 4 full system recovery 17 H hardware identifying 1, 2 installing 11 Help and Support 1 Hibernation 14 HP Recovery Manager 17 humidity specifications 23 I IEC 60950 compliance 5, 15 image, switching, among display devices 14 Internet broadband access 6 choosing an...
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... system restore points 17, 20 T temperature safety considerations 5, 15 specifications 23 troubleshooting 14 TouchPad, cleaning 25 traveling with the computer 23, 26 troubleshooting 13 blank screen 14 display problems 14 external device problems 15 overheating problems 14 resources 13 software problems 14 startup problems 13 unresponsive computer 14 wireless network problems...
... system restore points 17, 20 T temperature safety considerations 5, 15 specifications 23 troubleshooting 14 TouchPad, cleaning 25 traveling with the computer 23, 26 troubleshooting 13 blank screen 14 display problems 14 external device problems 15 overheating problems 14 resources 13 software problems 14 startup problems 13 unresponsive computer 14 wireless network problems...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... in this white paper. To address these issues, refer to your HDD manufacturer for low-level format utilities or download the HP File Sanitizer for more information on S.M.A.R.T attribute checking, refer to the hard drive on the hard drive. S.M.A.R.T. File Fragmentation ...write splices continue to a sector of drives. New data is an incomplete write to occur with increasing frequency, errors such as blue screens, application lockups, and other occurrences will result, because the HDD has reached the Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) attribute ...
... in this white paper. To address these issues, refer to your HDD manufacturer for low-level format utilities or download the HP File Sanitizer for more information on S.M.A.R.T attribute checking, refer to the hard drive on the hard drive. S.M.A.R.T. File Fragmentation ...write splices continue to a sector of drives. New data is an incomplete write to occur with increasing frequency, errors such as blue screens, application lockups, and other occurrences will result, because the HDD has reached the Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) attribute ...
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... drive or contact customer YES support for End User to Take Document any important data! 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...
... drive or contact customer YES support for End User to Take Document any important data! 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...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... about TouchPad features, refer to "Using the TouchPad" section later in this guide. 2 Chapter 1 Features Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Component (1) TouchPad off indicator (2) TouchPad zone (3) Left TouchPad button (4) Right TouchPad button Description To switch the TouchPad on and off, quickly double-tap the TouchPad...
... about TouchPad features, refer to "Using the TouchPad" section later in this guide. 2 Chapter 1 Features Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Component (1) TouchPad off indicator (2) TouchPad zone (3) Left TouchPad button (4) Right TouchPad button Description To switch the TouchPad on and off, quickly double-tap the TouchPad...
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.... Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. The 20 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Identify the WLAN device from the HP Web site at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your computer model number in...in the notification area, follow these steps: 1. The driver must have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is a network icon in Help and Support. Select your Web browser and...
.... Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. The 20 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Identify the WLAN device from the HP Web site at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your computer model number in...in the notification area, follow these steps: 1. The driver must have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is a network icon in Help and Support. Select your Web browser and...