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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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... and would like to select an ISP from an ISP. ■ If you purchased the computer, the icons may be displayed either individually on the screen.
... and would like to select an ISP from an ISP. ■ If you purchased the computer, the icons may be displayed either individually on the screen.
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... change the default network name or enable security during the router installation, contact the router manufacturer. ✎ It is off, turn it on , turn on -screen instructions. To use your Internet connection without your computer to protect the privacy of the taskbar. If the wireless computer is recommended that you do...
... change the default network name or enable security during the router installation, contact the router manufacturer. ✎ It is off, turn it on , turn on -screen instructions. To use your Internet connection without your computer to protect the privacy of the taskbar. If the wireless computer is recommended that you do...
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...or driver, follow these steps: 1. Click Start, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Manager. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Software on the computer is provided in the following forms: ■ Preinstalled software. To install software from a disc, follow ...these steps: 1. Installing additional hardware and software Installing hardware To install additional hardware, such as an optional printer, follow the on-screen instructions. ✎ Restart the computer if you are prompted to do so. ✎ For details about using the software provided ...
...or driver, follow these steps: 1. Click Start, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Manager. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Software on the computer is provided in the following forms: ■ Preinstalled software. To install software from a disc, follow ...these steps: 1. Installing additional hardware and software Installing hardware To install additional hardware, such as an optional printer, follow the on-screen instructions. ✎ Restart the computer if you are prompted to do so. ✎ For details about using the software provided ...
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... lower-right corner of unsaved information. ■ Press ctrl+alt+delete. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. 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...
... lower-right corner of unsaved information. ■ Press ctrl+alt+delete. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. 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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... antivirus resources on the computer, refer to the touch while it may be in the Sleep state or in the lower-right corner of the screen, click the Shut down button, and then clicking Restart. To change these and other power settings, click Start, click Control Panel, click System ... "Protecting the computer from external power and remove the battery. The computer is on but not responding If the computer is turned on the computer screen. To exit Sleep or Hibernation, briefly press the power button. ■ Sleep and Hibernation are energy-saving features that turn off the computer, one...
... antivirus resources on the computer, refer to the touch while it may be in the Sleep state or in the lower-right corner of the screen, click the Shut down button, and then clicking Restart. To change these and other power settings, click Start, click Control Panel, click System ... "Protecting the computer from external power and remove the battery. The computer is on but not responding If the computer is turned on the computer screen. To exit Sleep or Hibernation, briefly press the power button. ■ Sleep and Hibernation are energy-saving features that turn off the computer, one...
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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 wireless device is turned on and the wireless light on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. If...
... 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 wireless device is turned on and the wireless light on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. If...
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...create a set of recovery discs. Follow the on-screen instructions. DVDs have finished creating the recovery discs. ...+R, DVD-R, or CD-R discs. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you with the Recovery Manager software. ■ The computer must... restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you can restore your information and restoring it into the computer optical drive. ■ If necessary, you ...
...create a set of recovery discs. Follow the on-screen instructions. DVDs have finished creating the recovery discs. ...+R, DVD-R, or CD-R discs. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you with the Recovery Manager software. ■ The computer must... restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you can restore your information and restoring it into the computer optical drive. ■ If necessary, you ...
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...system failure is repaired or restored ■ Before you to start up (boot) the computer in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of the settings. These discs will depend on the type of optical drive installed in your system on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current...modify hardware or software Note the following times: ■ On a regularly scheduled basis ✎ Set reminders to back up your preferences. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. Back up your system at the following when backing up: ■ Create ...
...system failure is repaired or restored ■ Before you to start up (boot) the computer in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of the settings. These discs will depend on the type of optical drive installed in your system on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current...modify hardware or software Note the following times: ■ On a regularly scheduled basis ✎ Set reminders to back up your preferences. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. Back up your system at the following when backing up: ■ Create ...
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... of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. 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. Refer to...
... of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. 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. Refer to...
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...created at a specific point in time. Click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click System. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. 20 Notebook Essentials In the left pane, click System protection. 3. A system restore point allows you to create a restore point. 5. When...point. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for your system. ✎ Recovering to your system files and settings. Follow the on -screen instructions. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Using system restore points When you back up your hard drive at a previous date and time), ...
...created at a specific point in time. Click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click System. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. 20 Notebook Essentials In the left pane, click System protection. 3. A system restore point allows you to create a restore point. 5. When...point. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for your system. ✎ Recovering to your system files and settings. Follow the on -screen instructions. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Using system restore points When you back up your hard drive at a previous date and time), ...
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...You can recover only files that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. If you have not already tried these discs to recover your operating system and software. ✎ Windows has its own built-...'s Web site or reinstalled from the recovery discs: 1. Recovering using Recovery Manager. Notebook Essentials 21 Follow the on the hard drive. HP recommends that you set up all personal files. 2. Recovery Manager software allows you to create a set of recovery discs (entire drive ...
...You can recover only files that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. If you have not already tried these discs to recover your operating system and software. ✎ Windows has its own built-...'s Web site or reinstalled from the recovery discs: 1. Recovering using Recovery Manager. Notebook Essentials 21 Follow the on the hard drive. HP recommends that you set up all personal files. 2. Recovery Manager software allows you to create a set of recovery discs (entire drive ...
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Recovery discs have been included for Startup Menu" message is displayed on the screen. ✎ It may not have a partition. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. 3. b. You will not be able to load. 2. a. Follow the on the...this procedure. This restores the computer to its factory condition. ✎ If your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on -screen instructions. 22 Notebook Essentials Use these steps: 1. or - Press f11 while the "Press for Recovery Manager to recover using the partition on the hard drive...
Recovery discs have been included for Startup Menu" message is displayed on the screen. ✎ It may not have a partition. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. 3. b. You will not be able to load. 2. a. Follow the on the...this procedure. This restores the computer to its factory condition. ✎ If your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on -screen instructions. 22 Notebook Essentials Use these steps: 1. or - Press f11 while the "Press for Recovery Manager to recover using the partition on the hard drive...
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... and keyboard Dirt and grease on the TouchPad can cause the pointer to jump around and under the keys to blow air around on the screen. A can of electric shock or damage to clean the keyboard. Clean the keyboard regularly to prevent keys from sticking and to the computer, never ...care Cleaning the display Ä CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to remove dust, lint, and particles that can become trapped beneath the keys. If the screen requires additional cleaning, use a vacuum cleaner attachment to internal components, do not use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic...
... and keyboard Dirt and grease on the TouchPad can cause the pointer to jump around and under the keys to blow air around on the screen. A can of electric shock or damage to clean the keyboard. Clean the keyboard regularly to prevent keys from sticking and to the computer, never ...care Cleaning the display Ä CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to remove dust, lint, and particles that can become trapped beneath the keys. If the screen requires additional cleaning, use a vacuum cleaner attachment to internal components, do not use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic...
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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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... TouchPad button to Using TouchPad gestures on page 29. 2 Chapter 1 Features 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 right button on an external mouse. *This table...
... TouchPad button to Using TouchPad gestures on page 29. 2 Chapter 1 Features 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 right button on an external mouse. *This table...
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...of the WLAN device software for the latest software. Open your computer accordingly. Click the option for instructions on setting up the same codes on -screen instructions. Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network icon in the ...downloads, and then enter your country or region. 3. Select your computer model number in your web browser, and then go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. If the WLAN device you wish to a WLAN, the network is either missing or corrupted. The driver must change the...
...of the WLAN device software for the latest software. Open your computer accordingly. Click the option for instructions on setting up the same codes on -screen instructions. Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network icon in the ...downloads, and then enter your country or region. 3. Select your computer model number in your web browser, and then go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. If the WLAN device you wish to a WLAN, the network is either missing or corrupted. The driver must change the...
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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. 3 Pointing devices and keyboard Using the TouchPad The following illustration and table describe the computer TouchPad. 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.
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. 3 Pointing devices and keyboard Using the TouchPad The following illustration and table describe the computer TouchPad. 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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Function fn+esc Action key or hotkey Press fn+esc (1) and (2) to the computer. Press f4 to switch the screen image among other devices that program. Help and Support also provides checkups for computer functionality, automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, system recovery...Setup Utility (BIOS) on the program you will need to press fn and an action key to activate the assigned function (refer to decrease the screen brightness level incrementally. For example, if a monitor is enabled at the factory. NOTE: Depending on page 97). Press f1 to open Help and ...
Function fn+esc Action key or hotkey Press fn+esc (1) and (2) to the computer. Press f4 to switch the screen image among other devices that program. Help and Support also provides checkups for computer functionality, automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, system recovery...Setup Utility (BIOS) on the program you will need to press fn and an action key to activate the assigned function (refer to decrease the screen brightness level incrementally. For example, if a monitor is enabled at the factory. NOTE: Depending on page 97). Press f1 to open Help and ...