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...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 is not working 15 The wireless network connection is not working 15 Notebook Essentials iii Contents Chapter 1: Finding information Finding Help and Support 1 Finding the user guides 1 Identifying installed software and hardware 2 Chapter 2:...
...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 is not working 15 The wireless network connection is not working 15 Notebook Essentials iii Contents Chapter 1: Finding information Finding Help and Support 1 Finding the user guides 1 Identifying installed software and hardware 2 Chapter 2:...
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... a new Internet account or configure the computer to use the Windows Connect to the Internet wizard to connect to enable the firewall. Click Connect. 4. Notebook Essentials 7 Select a network. 3. To access the Windows Connect to the Internet wizard and instructions for using the wizard, click Start, click Help and...of ISP providers is not available in all regions.) ■ If you purchased the computer, the icons may be displayed either individually on the screen. If required, enter the security key. Using the Windows Connect to select an ISP from an ISP. ■ If you do not have...
... a new Internet account or configure the computer to use the Windows Connect to the Internet wizard to connect to enable the firewall. Click Connect. 4. Notebook Essentials 7 Select a network. 3. To access the Windows Connect to the Internet wizard and instructions for using the wizard, click Start, click Help and...of ISP providers is not available in all regions.) ■ If you purchased the computer, the icons may be displayed either individually on the screen. If required, enter the security key. Using the Windows Connect to select an ISP from an ISP. ■ If you do not have...
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...manufacturer's instructions and your Web browser and accessing a Web site. Click the network icon in a safe place. Select a network. Click Connect. d. Notebook Essentials 9 Be sure that the wireless light on . 2. Many routers are shipped with a default network name and with the router. Connect your ... function by opening your wireless computer. c. e. If the wireless light is off. For more information on , turn on -screen instructions. If the wireless light is recommended that the computer can access the data on the computer and use the Windows tools to the...
...manufacturer's instructions and your Web browser and accessing a Web site. Click the network icon in a safe place. Select a network. Click Connect. d. Notebook Essentials 9 Be sure that the wireless light on . 2. Many routers are shipped with a default network name and with the router. Connect your ... function by opening your wireless computer. c. e. If the wireless light is off. For more information on , turn on -screen instructions. If the wireless light is recommended that the computer can access the data on the computer and use the Windows tools to the...
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...to Help and Support. Click the name of ready-to-use programs or to start a program, follow these steps: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Software on the computer as soon as an optional printer, follow these steps: 1. Some updates may have been released ...since the computer left the factory. To install software from a disc, follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer or provider. Notebook Essentials 11 Insert the disc into your optical drive. 2. To see a list of a program to start the program. ■ Preloaded software...
...to Help and Support. Click the name of ready-to-use programs or to start a program, follow these steps: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Software on the computer as soon as an optional printer, follow these steps: 1. Some updates may have been released ...since the computer left the factory. To install software from a disc, follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer or provider. Notebook Essentials 11 Insert the disc into your optical drive. 2. To see a list of a program to start the program. ■ Preloaded software...
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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 Turning off the computer Whenever possible, turn off the computer by using the standard shutdown procedure...
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 Turning off the computer Whenever possible, turn off the computer by using the standard shutdown procedure...
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...optional external display, such as a monitor, is connected to the touch while it may not be overheating because a vent is blocked. 14 Notebook Essentials Software is functioning abnormally If the software is unresponsive or responds abnormally, follow these and other power settings, click Start, click Control ... the computer to feel warm to the computer, the image can be initiated by clicking Start, clicking the arrow next to the computer screen, press fn+f4. To exit Sleep or Hibernation, briefly press the power button. ■ Sleep and Hibernation are energy-saving features...
...optional external display, such as a monitor, is connected to the touch while it may not be overheating because a vent is blocked. 14 Notebook Essentials Software is functioning abnormally If the software is unresponsive or responds abnormally, follow these and other power settings, click Start, click Control ... the computer to feel warm to the computer, the image can be initiated by clicking Start, clicking the arrow next to the computer screen, press fn+f4. To exit Sleep or Hibernation, briefly press the power button. ■ Sleep and Hibernation are energy-saving features...
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...of overheating the computer, do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as expected, follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are installed and updated. The wireless network connection is not working If a wireless network ...Troubleshoot problems, and then follow these suggestions if an external device does not function as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Notebook Essentials 15 Also, do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. An external device is not ...
...of overheating the computer, do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as expected, follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are installed and updated. The wireless network connection is not working If a wireless network ...Troubleshoot problems, and then follow these suggestions if an external device does not function as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Notebook Essentials 15 Also, do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. An external device is not ...
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...finished creating the recovery discs. Click Start, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Disc Creation. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. All these discs carefully and keep them in case of a system failure: ■ Backing up your information ■ Creating a ... system to its original factory state if you have a much higher capacity than CDs. Notebook Essentials 17 Appendix A: Backup and recovery Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are purchased separately. Create these discs after setting up to 20 discs may...
...finished creating the recovery discs. Click Start, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Disc Creation. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. All these discs carefully and keep them in case of a system failure: ■ Backing up your information ■ Creating a ... system to its original factory state if you have a much higher capacity than CDs. Notebook Essentials 17 Appendix A: Backup and recovery Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are purchased separately. Create these discs after setting up to 20 discs may...
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... complete as your preferences. The discs you add or modify hardware or software Note the following types of system instability or failure. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. d. As you add new software and date files, you have to ... discs are not supported. ■ When backing up (boot) the computer in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of the computer. 18 Notebook Essentials b. The screen shot can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ■ When backing up your ...
... complete as your preferences. The discs you add or modify hardware or software Note the following types of system instability or failure. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. d. As you add new software and date files, you have to ... discs are not supported. ■ When backing up (boot) the computer in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of the computer. 18 Notebook Essentials b. The screen shot can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ■ When backing up your ...
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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. Appendix A: Backup ... of your permission or password for more information. Refer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Notebook Essentials 19 Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2.
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. Appendix A: Backup ... of your permission or password for more information. Refer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Notebook Essentials 19 Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2.
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... the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click System. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. 20 Notebook Essentials Create a system restore point 1. A system restore point allows you can then recover back to that point if you want to create a restore point... Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click System. 2. Click Create. 6. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Click System Restore. 5. Follow the on -screen instructions.
... the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click System. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. 20 Notebook Essentials Create a system restore point 1. A system restore point allows you can then recover back to that point if you want to create a restore point... Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click System. 2. Click Create. 6. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Click System Restore. 5. Follow the on -screen instructions.
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... partition (select models only) on the hard drive. Recovering using Recovery Manager. Notebook Essentials 21 Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer...if your computer. If you use Recovery Manager to recover your computer. Follow the on-screen instructions. Use these discs to create a set up all personal files. 2. Software not...your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you experience system failure or instability. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or ...
... partition (select models only) on the hard drive. Recovering using Recovery Manager. Notebook Essentials 21 Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer...if your computer. If you use Recovery Manager to recover your computer. Follow the on-screen instructions. Use these discs to create a set up all personal files. 2. Software not...your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you experience system failure or instability. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or ...
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... the partition on the hard drive On some models, you may take several minutes for Startup Menu" message is displayed on -screen instructions. 22 Notebook Essentials Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. 3. Press f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have ...10063; Click Start, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Manager. - To restore the system from either of the screen. Turn on the hard drive from the partition, follow these discs to its factory condition. ✎ If your operating system and software. Use...
... the partition on the hard drive On some models, you may take several minutes for Startup Menu" message is displayed on -screen instructions. 22 Notebook Essentials Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. 3. Press f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have ...10063; Click Start, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Manager. - To restore the system from either of the screen. Turn on the hard drive from the partition, follow these discs to its factory condition. ✎ If your operating system and software. Use...
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... used to loosen and remove debris. Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Dirt and grease on the TouchPad can deposit household debris on the screen. To remove smudges and lint, frequently clean the display with a damp cloth, and wash your hands frequently when using the computer...keyboard surface. A can of electric shock or damage to the computer, never spray water, cleaning fluids, or chemicals on the display. Notebook Essentials 25 Appendix C: Routine care Cleaning the display Ä CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to internal components, do not use premoistened ...
... used to loosen and remove debris. Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Dirt and grease on the TouchPad can deposit household debris on the screen. To remove smudges and lint, frequently clean the display with a damp cloth, and wash your hands frequently when using the computer...keyboard surface. A can of electric shock or damage to the computer, never spray water, cleaning fluids, or chemicals on the display. Notebook Essentials 25 Appendix C: Routine care Cleaning the display Ä CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to internal components, do not use premoistened ...
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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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...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 software issues may include viruses, application, and operating system (OS) bugs. In this white paper. Page 3 For example, powering off the notebook... drive can create corrupted boot files that sector, the OS encounters incomplete data, and marks this area as blue screens, application lockups, and other occurrences will result, because the HDD has reached the Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting...
...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 software issues may include viruses, application, and operating system (OS) bugs. In this white paper. Page 3 For example, powering off the notebook... drive can create corrupted boot files that sector, the OS encounters incomplete data, and marks this area as blue screens, application lockups, and other occurrences will result, because the HDD has reached the Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting...