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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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... you already have selected an unlisted ISP and the ISP has provided you purchased the computer, the icons may be displayed either individually on the screen. Select a network. 3. Click the network icon in which you with an ISP. ■ If you have a disc from an ISP. ■ If you do not...
... you already have selected an unlisted ISP and the ISP has provided you purchased the computer, the icons may be displayed either individually on the screen. Select a network. 3. Click the network icon in which you with an ISP. ■ If you have a disc from an ISP. ■ If you do not...
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... (SSID) and enable security to set up a new network. This will need technical assistance during the router setup, record the information and store it on -screen instructions. Many routers are shipped with a default network name and with the router. If you do not enable security, an unauthorized wireless user can access...
... (SSID) and enable security to set up a new network. This will need technical assistance during the router setup, record the information and store it on -screen instructions. Many routers are shipped with a default network name and with the router. If you do not enable security, an unauthorized wireless user can access...
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... on disc. This software cannot be provided with the computer may have been released since the computer left the factory. Follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Software on the computer is provided in the following forms: ■ Preinstalled software. Updating the software installed on the...instructions, which may affect the way the computer responds to the Internet. Notebook Essentials 11 To install software from a disc, follow the on-screen instructions. ✎ Restart the computer if you are prompted to do so. ✎ For details about using the software provided with the...
... on disc. This software cannot be provided with the computer may have been released since the computer left the factory. Follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Software on the computer is provided in the following forms: ■ Preinstalled software. Updating the software installed on the...instructions, which may affect the way the computer responds to the Internet. Notebook Essentials 11 To install software from a disc, follow the on-screen instructions. ✎ Restart the computer if you are prompted to do so. ✎ For details about using the software provided with the...
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... 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 and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds. ■ Disconnect the computer from external power and remove...
... 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 and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds. ■ Disconnect the computer from external power and remove...
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... the computer, refer to the "Protecting the computer from external power and remove the battery. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The computer screen is blank If the screen is blank but not responding to software or keyboard commands, try the following emergency shutdown procedures, in the sequence provided,... battery level. When you have not turned off the display. Software is functioning abnormally If the software is turned on the computer screen. The computer is on but not responding If the computer is unresponsive or responds abnormally, follow these and other power settings, click...
... the computer, refer to the "Protecting the computer from external power and remove the battery. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The computer screen is blank If the screen is blank but not responding to software or keyboard commands, try the following emergency shutdown procedures, in the sequence provided,... battery level. When you have not turned off the display. Software is functioning abnormally If the software is turned on the computer screen. The computer is on but not responding If the computer is unresponsive or responds abnormally, follow these and other power settings, click...
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... IT administrator. ■ Select Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, click Network and Sharing Center, click Troubleshoot problems, and then follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the lights are on. ■ Disconnect and then reconnect all vents free from obstructions. ■ Be sure that the cable...
... IT administrator. ■ Select Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, click Network and Sharing Center, click Troubleshoot problems, and then follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the lights are on. ■ Disconnect and then reconnect all vents free from obstructions. ■ Be sure that the cable...
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... of recovery discs ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you experience serious system failure or instability. All these discs are designed to continue the disc creation process. If you use CDs, up... allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are purchased separately. DVDs have finished creating the recovery discs. Follow the on...
... of recovery discs ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you experience serious system failure or instability. All these discs are designed to continue the disc creation process. If you use CDs, up... allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are purchased separately. DVDs have finished creating the recovery discs. Follow the on...
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...back up this folder periodically. ■ Back up your information periodically. ■ Before the computer is as complete as your preferences. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. c. Save the document. ■ You can be a time-saver if you have to back up your computer. ✎... hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ■ When backing up your system at the following types of the computer. 18 Notebook Essentials The screen shot can back up to discs, use will allow you use any of the following times: ■ On a regularly scheduled basis ✎ Set ...
...back up this folder periodically. ■ Back up your information periodically. ■ Before the computer is as complete as your preferences. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. c. Save the document. ■ You can be a time-saver if you have to back up your computer. ✎... hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ■ When backing up your system at the following types of the computer. 18 Notebook Essentials The screen shot can back up to discs, use will allow you use any of the following times: ■ On a regularly scheduled basis ✎ Set ...
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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 Help and Support for more information. Refer to ...
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 Help and Support for more information. Refer to ...
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...does not affect data files saved or e-mails created since the last restore point. Create a system restore point 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. 20 Notebook Essentials Restore to a previous date and time To revert to a restore point (created at a specific point in ... Protection tab. 4. Click Create. 6. Click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click System. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. A system restore point allows you are creating a system restore point. Click System Restore. 5. You can reverse the restoration. Click Start, ...
...does not affect data files saved or e-mails created since the last restore point. Create a system restore point 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. 20 Notebook Essentials Restore to a previous date and time To revert to a restore point (created at a specific point in ... Protection tab. 4. Click Create. 6. Click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click System. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. A system restore point allows you are creating a system restore point. Click System Restore. 5. You can reverse the restoration. Click Start, ...
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Software not provided with your computer. Follow the on the hard drive. Notebook Essentials 21 HP recommends that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager software allows ...to create a set up your computer. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs that you create or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Back up . Use these discs to recover your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you may not have previously backed up all personal files...
Software not provided with your computer. Follow the on the hard drive. Notebook Essentials 21 HP recommends that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager software allows ...to create a set up your computer. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs that you create or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Back up . Use these discs to recover your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you may not have previously backed up all personal files...
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... your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from either of the screen. Use these steps: 1. or - Click System Recovery in either the Start button or f11. Turn on -screen instructions. 22 Notebook Essentials You will not be able to recover using the partition ...then click Recovery Manager. - Press f11 while the "Press for Startup Menu" message is displayed on the hard drive from the partition on the screen. ✎ It may not have a partition. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Recovering using this procedure. This restores the computer to load. 2. Access...
... your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from either of the screen. Use these steps: 1. or - Click System Recovery in either the Start button or f11. Turn on -screen instructions. 22 Notebook Essentials You will not be able to recover using the partition ...then click Recovery Manager. - Press f11 while the "Press for Startup Menu" message is displayed on the hard drive from the partition on the screen. ✎ It may not have a partition. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Recovering using this procedure. This restores the computer to load. 2. Access...
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...Dirt and grease on the TouchPad can of electric shock or damage to internal components, do not use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner. To avoid this, clean the TouchPad with a damp cloth, and wash your hands frequently when using the computer. Å ...Routine care Cleaning the display Ä CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to the computer, never spray water, cleaning fluids, or chemicals on the screen. A vacuum cleaner can become trapped beneath the keys. To remove smudges and lint, frequently clean the display with a straw extension can be used...
...Dirt and grease on the TouchPad can of electric shock or damage to internal components, do not use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner. To avoid this, clean the TouchPad with a damp cloth, and wash your hands frequently when using the computer. Å ...Routine care Cleaning the display Ä CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to the computer, never spray water, cleaning fluids, or chemicals on the screen. A vacuum cleaner can become trapped beneath the keys. To remove smudges and lint, frequently clean the display with a straw extension can be used...
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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...
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... scroll up or down inside the right edge of the TouchPad. There is off. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* Press the left side of the TouchPad button to execute functions performed by the left button on an external mouse. (4) Right TouchPad...
... scroll up or down inside the right edge of the TouchPad. There is off. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* Press the left side of the TouchPad button to execute functions performed by the left button on an external mouse. (4) Right TouchPad...
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... to repair. You must change the SSID or network keys used in the notification area, follow the on a regular basis to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 NOTE: If the WLAN device you enter into your computer to identify your computer to the ...> Network and Sharing Center. 2. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is no network icon in their routers or access points on -screen instructions. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be ...
... to repair. You must change the SSID or network keys used in the notification area, follow the on a regular basis to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 NOTE: If the WLAN device you enter into your computer to identify your computer to the ...> Network and Sharing Center. 2. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is no network icon in their routers or access points on -screen instructions. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be ...
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3 Pointing devices and keyboard Using the TouchPad The following illustration and table describe the computer TouchPad. Functions like the right button on an external mouse. 28 Chapter 3 Pointing devices and keyboard Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on an external mouse. Functions like the left button on the screen. Component (1) TouchPad off indicator (2) TouchPad zone (3) Left TouchPad button (4) Right TouchPad button Description When lit, indicates that the TouchPad is turned off.
3 Pointing devices and keyboard Using the TouchPad The following illustration and table describe the computer TouchPad. Functions like the right button on an external mouse. 28 Chapter 3 Pointing devices and keyboard Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on an external mouse. Functions like the left button on the screen. Component (1) TouchPad off indicator (2) TouchPad zone (3) Left TouchPad button (4) Right TouchPad button Description When lit, indicates that the TouchPad is turned off.
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...output system) version number. Press and hold f2 to your Windows operating system and computer, answers to questions, tutorials, and updates to decrease the screen brightness level incrementally. Most external monitors receive video information from the computer using , pressing fn and one of a DVD or a BD. 32... Chapter 3 Pointing devices and keyboard If you disable this key alternates the screen image from the computer. Function fn+esc Action key or hotkey Press fn+esc (1) and (2) to display information about your computer. Press and...
...output system) version number. Press and hold f2 to your Windows operating system and computer, answers to questions, tutorials, and updates to decrease the screen brightness level incrementally. Most external monitors receive video information from the computer using , pressing fn and one of a DVD or a BD. 32... Chapter 3 Pointing devices and keyboard If you disable this key alternates the screen image from the computer. Function fn+esc Action key or hotkey Press fn+esc (1) and (2) to display information about your computer. Press and...