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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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... then follow these situations: ■ If you already have an Internet account and would like to an existing wireless network, follow the instructions on the screen. Click the network icon in the notification area, at the far right of ISP providers is not available in all regions.) ■ If you have... country or region in which you do not have an account with such information as a specific IP address and POP3 and SMTP settings. Select a network. 3. Notebook Essentials 7 Using ISP-provided icons If ISP-provided icons are prompted within the wizard. (The list of the taskbar. 2.
... then follow these situations: ■ If you already have an Internet account and would like to an existing wireless network, follow the instructions on the screen. Click the network icon in the notification area, at the far right of ISP providers is not available in all regions.) ■ If you have... country or region in which you do not have an account with such information as a specific IP address and POP3 and SMTP settings. Select a network. 3. Notebook Essentials 7 Using ISP-provided icons If ISP-provided icons are prompted within the wizard. (The list of the taskbar. 2.
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...and enable security to the wireless network 1. If the wireless light is off by using the router manufacturer's instructions and your computer to the Notebook Tour in a safe place. If required, enter the security key. Be sure that the computer can access the data on the wireless function...button or light, refer to help locating the wireless button or light, refer to the wireless network: a. d. For more information on -screen instructions. Chapter 2: What's next? To use your Internet connection without your wireless network, refer to the router by pressing the wireless button...
...and enable security to the wireless network 1. If the wireless light is off by using the router manufacturer's instructions and your computer to the Notebook Tour in a safe place. If required, enter the security key. Be sure that the computer can access the data on the wireless function...button or light, refer to help locating the wireless button or light, refer to the wireless network: a. d. For more information on -screen instructions. Chapter 2: What's next? To use your Internet connection without your wireless network, refer to the router by pressing the wireless button...
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...soon as an optional printer, follow these steps: 1. Many updates provide security enhancements. Update the operating system and other software installed on -screen instructions. ✎ Restart the computer if you are prompted to do so. ✎ For details about using the software provided with the ... Web site. Click Start, and then click All Programs. A list of ready-to-use programs or to optional software or external devices. Notebook Essentials 11 Insert the disc into your optical drive. 2. To see a list of programs is displayed. 2. Important updates to the software included...
...soon as an optional printer, follow these steps: 1. Many updates provide security enhancements. Update the operating system and other software installed on -screen instructions. ✎ Restart the computer if you are prompted to do so. ✎ For details about using the software provided with the ... Web site. Click Start, and then click All Programs. A list of ready-to-use programs or to optional software or external devices. Notebook Essentials 11 Insert the disc into your optical drive. 2. To see a list of programs is displayed. 2. Important updates to the software included...
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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 the battery. 12 Notebook Essentials Save your work and close all open programs. 2. If you are unable to turn off the...
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 the battery. 12 Notebook Essentials Save your work and close all open programs. 2. If you are unable to turn off the...
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... external display, such as a monitor, is connected to the computer, the image can be overheating because a vent is blocked. 14 Notebook Essentials Software is functioning abnormally If the software is unresponsive or responds abnormally, follow these suggestions: ■ Restart the computer by the system... may be initiated by clicking Start, clicking the arrow next to display the image on the computer screen. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The computer screen is blank If the screen is blank but you have not turned off the display. Sleep and Hibernation can be set to ...
... external display, such as a monitor, is connected to the computer, the image can be overheating because a vent is blocked. 14 Notebook Essentials Software is functioning abnormally If the software is unresponsive or responds abnormally, follow these suggestions: ■ Restart the computer by the system... may be initiated by clicking Start, clicking the arrow next to display the image on the computer screen. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The computer screen is blank If the screen is blank but you have not turned off the display. Sleep and Hibernation can be set to ...
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... connection is not working If a wireless network connection is not working Follow these suggestions: ✎ If you are installed and updated. Notebook Essentials 15 Also, do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on the...Network and Sharing Center, click Troubleshoot problems, and then follow these suggestions if an external device does not function as expected, follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the computer is blue. An external device is not working as expected: ■ Turn on the device ...
... connection is not working If a wireless network connection is not working Follow these suggestions: ✎ If you are installed and updated. Notebook Essentials 15 Also, do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on the...Network and Sharing Center, click Troubleshoot problems, and then follow these suggestions if an external device does not function as expected, follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the computer is blue. An external device is not working as expected: ■ Turn on the device ...
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... discs carefully and keep them in case of recovery discs. Notebook Essentials 17 Create these discs after setting up the computer for...To create a set of recovery discs: 1. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are purchased separately. Click Start, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery...9632; Number each disc before inserting it in a safe place. Follow the on-screen instructions. DVDs have finished creating the recovery discs. If you use CDs, up your system to continue ...
... discs carefully and keep them in case of recovery discs. Notebook Essentials 17 Create these discs after setting up the computer for...To create a set of recovery discs: 1. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are purchased separately. Click Start, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery...9632; Number each disc before inserting it in a safe place. Follow the on-screen instructions. DVDs have finished creating the recovery discs. If you use CDs, up your system to continue ...
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...information periodically. ■ Before the computer is as complete as your preferences. To copy the screen and paste the image into the optical drive of the computer. 18 Notebook Essentials To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. As you add new software and date files, you to reset ...your most current backup. d. Display the screen. The discs you use any of the following times: ■ On...
...information periodically. ■ Before the computer is as complete as your preferences. To copy the screen and paste the image into the optical drive of the computer. 18 Notebook Essentials To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. As you add new software and date files, you to reset ...your most current backup. d. Display the screen. The discs you use any of the following times: ■ On...
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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 improve the security of the computer. 1. Notebook Essentials 19 Follow the on file size and the speed of your permission or password for more information. Appendix A: Backup...
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. Notebook Essentials 19 Follow the on file size and the speed of your permission or password for more information. Appendix A: Backup...
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... protection. 3. 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 Follow the on -screen instructions. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Using system restore points When you back up your system, you to save and name a snapshot of...
... protection. 3. 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 Follow the on -screen instructions. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Using system restore points When you back up your system, you to save and name a snapshot of...
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... discs to create a set of recovery discs (entire drive backup) as soon as System Restore. HP recommends that you use Recovery Manager to recover your operating system and software. ✎ Windows has its...works from recovery discs that you create or from the recovery discs: 1. Follow the on the hard drive. Back up . Notebook Essentials 21 Appendix A: Backup and recovery Performing a recovery ✎ You can recover only files that you have been included with... the recovery discs To restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions.
... discs to create a set of recovery discs (entire drive backup) as soon as System Restore. HP recommends that you use Recovery Manager to recover your operating system and software. ✎ Windows has its...works from recovery discs that you create or from the recovery discs: 1. Follow the on the hard drive. Back up . Notebook Essentials 21 Appendix A: Backup and recovery Performing a recovery ✎ You can recover only files that you have been included with... the recovery discs To restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions.
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... not be able to its factory condition. ✎ If your operating system and software. To restore the system from either of the screen. or - b. Click System Recovery in either the Start button or f11. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. 3. Use... these steps: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. 22 Notebook Essentials Press f11 while the "Press for Startup Menu" message is displayed on the screen. ✎ It may not have a partition. a. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Recovering using...
... not be able to its factory condition. ✎ If your operating system and software. To restore the system from either of the screen. or - b. Click System Recovery in either the Start button or f11. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. 3. Use... these steps: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. 22 Notebook Essentials Press f11 while the "Press for Startup Menu" message is displayed on the screen. ✎ It may not have a partition. a. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Recovering using...
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... to blow air around on the TouchPad can become trapped beneath the keys. 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 ...clean the keyboard. A can deposit household debris on the display. Notebook Essentials 25 If the screen requires additional cleaning, use a vacuum cleaner attachment to jump around and under the keys to loosen and remove debris. To avoid this...
... to blow air around on the TouchPad can become trapped beneath the keys. 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 ...clean the keyboard. A can deposit household debris on the display. Notebook Essentials 25 If the screen requires additional cleaning, use a vacuum cleaner attachment to jump around and under the keys to loosen and remove debris. To avoid this...
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... 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... devices, external, troubleshooting 15 dial-up Internet access 6 display cleaning 25 switching image 14 Notebook Essentials E electric shock 5 emergency shutdown procedures 12, 14 environmental specifications 23 external devices, troubleshooting... 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,...
... 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... devices, external, troubleshooting 15 dial-up Internet access 6 display cleaning 25 switching image 14 Notebook Essentials E electric shock 5 emergency shutdown procedures 12, 14 environmental specifications 23 external devices, troubleshooting... 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,...
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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... 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
...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... 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
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...these issues, refer to your HDD manufacturer for low-level format utilities or download the HP File Sanitizer for more information on the hard drive. Upon the next read errors....on S.M.A.R.T attribute checking, refer to the "Client Management Software" section in this area as blue screens, application lockups, and other occurrences will result, because the HDD has reached the Self-Monitoring, Analysis... incomplete data, and marks this white paper. Page 3 For example, powering off the notebook before the OS has completed the shutdown process can be performed. Issues such as a ...
...these issues, refer to your HDD manufacturer for low-level format utilities or download the HP File Sanitizer for more information on the hard drive. Upon the next read errors....on S.M.A.R.T attribute checking, refer to the "Client Management Software" section in this area as blue screens, application lockups, and other occurrences will result, because the HDD has reached the Self-Monitoring, Analysis... incomplete data, and marks this white paper. Page 3 For example, powering off the notebook before the OS has completed the shutdown process can be performed. Issues such as a ...