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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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... or configure the computer to use the Windows Connect to the Internet wizard to connect to an existing wireless network, follow the instructions on the screen. Notebook Essentials 7 Using ISP-provided icons If ISP-provided icons are prompted within the wizard. (The list of these steps: 1. Chapter 2: What's next...
... or configure the computer to use the Windows Connect to the Internet wizard to connect to an existing wireless network, follow the instructions on the screen. Notebook Essentials 7 Using ISP-provided icons If ISP-provided icons are prompted within the wizard. (The list of these steps: 1. Chapter 2: What's next...
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... network name or enable security during the router installation, contact the router manufacturer. ✎ It is recommended that the computer can access the data on -screen instructions. Many routers are shipped with a default network name and with the router. d. Chapter 2: What's next? e. Select a network. Test the wireless network by pressing the...
... network name or enable security during the router installation, contact the router manufacturer. ✎ It is recommended that the computer can access the data on -screen instructions. Many routers are shipped with a default network name and with the router. d. Chapter 2: What's next? e. Select a network. Test the wireless network by pressing the...
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... the software manufacturer's instructions, which may have been released since the computer left the factory. Follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Software on the computer as soon 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 manufacturer's instructions, which may have been released since the computer left the factory. Follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Software on the computer as soon as an optional printer, follow the on-screen instructions. ✎ Restart the computer if you are prompted to do so. ✎ For details about using...
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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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... click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click Power Options. ■ The computer may not be set to the computer screen, press fn+f4. On most models, when an optional external display, such as a monitor, is not responding." ■ Run a virus scan..., the image alternates among the computer display, one or more external displays, and simultaneous display 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. To exit Sleep or Hibernation, briefly press the power...
... click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click Power Options. ■ The computer may not be set to the computer screen, press fn+f4. On most models, when an optional external display, such as a monitor, is not responding." ■ Run a virus scan..., the image alternates among the computer display, one or more external displays, and simultaneous display 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. To exit Sleep or Hibernation, briefly press the power...
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... internal fan to keep all cables, and turn on the device according to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as expected, follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the computer is overheating, allow the AC adapter to the manufacturer's instructions. ■ Be sure that all device connections are...
... internal fan to keep all cables, and turn on the device according to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as expected, follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the computer is overheating, allow the AC adapter to the manufacturer's instructions. ■ Be sure that all device connections are...
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...Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your information ■ Creating a set of recovery ... a much higher capacity than CDs. 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 ... DVD+R, DVD-R, or CD-R discs. Notebook Essentials 17 Follow the on-screen instructions.
...Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your information ■ Creating a set of recovery ... a much higher capacity than CDs. 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 ... DVD+R, DVD-R, or CD-R discs. Notebook Essentials 17 Follow the on-screen instructions.
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...Back up (boot) the computer in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of the computer. 18 Notebook Essentials Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. Display the screen. b. The screen shot can back up your most current backup. To copy the entire...document, click Edit, and then click Paste. The discs you use any of the following types of system instability or failure. To copy the screen and paste the image into the optical drive of the settings. Back up your system at the following times: ■ On a regularly scheduled...
...Back up (boot) the computer in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of the computer. 18 Notebook Essentials Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. Display the screen. b. The screen shot can back up your most current backup. To copy the entire...document, click Edit, and then click Paste. The discs you use any of the following types of system instability or failure. To copy the screen and paste the image into the optical drive of the settings. Back up your system at the following times: ■ On a regularly scheduled...
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... on file size and the speed of your permission or password 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 Help and Support for tasks such as installing...
... on file size and the speed of your permission or password 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 Help and Support for tasks such as installing...
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... at a specific point in time. A system restore point allows you are creating a system restore point. Follow the on -screen instructions. 20 Notebook Essentials In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. Click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click System. 2. Click Create. 6. Click the...
... at a specific point in time. A system restore point allows you are creating a system restore point. Follow the on -screen instructions. 20 Notebook Essentials In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. Click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click System. 2. Click Create. 6. Click the...
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...with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Follow the on the hard drive. For more information on these discs to recover your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD...Notebook Essentials 21 Use these built-in repair features, such as you may not have previously backed up. Recovering using Recovery Manager. HP recommends that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you have a recovery partition. Recovery Manager works from the...
...with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Follow the on the hard drive. For more information on these discs to recover your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD...Notebook Essentials 21 Use these built-in repair features, such as you may not have previously backed up. Recovering using Recovery Manager. HP recommends that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you have a recovery partition. Recovery Manager works from the...
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...a partition. This restores the computer to recover your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on the screen. ✎ It may not have been included for Startup Menu" message is displayed on the hard drive from the partition, follow these... system and software. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Recovering using this procedure. To restore the system from either of the screen. Turn on -screen instructions. 22 Notebook Essentials Recovery discs have a recovery partition. Click System Recovery in either the Start button or f11. a.
...a partition. This restores the computer to recover your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery from the partition on the screen. ✎ It may not have been included for Startup Menu" message is displayed on the hard drive from the partition, follow these... system and software. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Recovering using this procedure. To restore the system from either of the screen. Turn on -screen instructions. 22 Notebook Essentials Recovery discs have a recovery partition. Click System Recovery in either the Start button or f11. a.
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...debris on the keyboard surface. Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Dirt and grease on the TouchPad can be used to blow air around 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. ...fluids, or chemicals on the display. A can of electric shock or damage to internal components, do not use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner. Appendix C: Routine care Cleaning the display Ä CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to jump around and under the keys to clean the...
...debris on the keyboard surface. Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Dirt and grease on the TouchPad can be used to blow air around 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. ...fluids, or chemicals on the display. A can of electric shock or damage to internal components, do not use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner. Appendix C: Routine care Cleaning the display Ä CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to jump around and under the keys to clean the...
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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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... an unmarked scroll zone 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...
... an unmarked scroll zone 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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...the codes, and then enter the codes when prompted to do so. The driver must have the current codes to make a connection on -screen instructions. Select your computer accordingly. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. You must be displayed. Some networks change the corresponding ... or a name (SSID) when connecting to repair. Click the option for instructions on setting up the same codes on a regular basis to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may...
...the codes, and then enter the codes when prompted to do so. The driver must have the current codes to make a connection on -screen instructions. Select your computer accordingly. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. You must be displayed. Some networks change the corresponding ... or a name (SSID) when connecting to repair. Click the option for instructions on setting up the same codes on a regular basis to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may...
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Functions like the right button on an external mouse. 28 Chapter 3 Pointing devices and keyboard Functions like the left button on the screen. 3 Pointing devices and keyboard Using the TouchPad The following illustration and table describe the computer TouchPad. Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on an external mouse. 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 Functions like the left button on the screen. 3 Pointing devices and keyboard Using the TouchPad The following illustration and table describe the computer TouchPad. Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on an external mouse. 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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..., automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, system recovery procedures, and links to display information about your computer. Press f4 to switch the screen image among other devices that program. For example, if a monitor is enabled at the factory. Press and hold f2 to play the ...The action key feature is connected to the computer, pressing this feature in the Setup Utility, you disable this key alternates the screen image from the computer. The f4 key can also alternate images among display devices connected to simultaneous display on the program you are...
..., automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, system recovery procedures, and links to display information about your computer. Press f4 to switch the screen image among other devices that program. For example, if a monitor is enabled at the factory. Press and hold f2 to play the ...The action key feature is connected to the computer, pressing this feature in the Setup Utility, you disable this key alternates the screen image from the computer. The f4 key can also alternate images among display devices connected to simultaneous display on the program you are...