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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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...: ■ If you are supported in the country or region in which you purchased the computer, the icons may be displayed either individually on the screen. Select a network. 3. Click Connect. 4. Chapter 2: What's next? If required, enter the security key. Click the network icon in the notification area, at the far right...
...: ■ If you are supported in the country or region in which you purchased the computer, the icons may be displayed either individually on the screen. Select a network. 3. Click Connect. 4. Chapter 2: What's next? If required, enter the security key. Click the network icon in the notification area, at the far right...
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... routers are shipped with a default network name and with the router. If the wireless computer is recommended that the computer can access the data on -screen instructions. Connect your knowledge. Click the network icon in Help and Support. b. d. If required, enter the security key. You will ensure that you configure the...
... routers are shipped with a default network name and with the router. If the wireless computer is recommended that the computer can access the data on -screen instructions. Connect your knowledge. Click the network icon in Help and Support. b. d. If required, enter the security key. You will ensure that you configure the...
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...Software on disc. To see a list of ready-to-use programs or to start the program. ■ Preloaded software. Follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Software on the computer is provided in the following forms: ■ Preinstalled software. Important updates to optional software or external...follow these steps: 1. Update the operating system and other software installed 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 provided with the...
...Software on disc. To see a list of ready-to-use programs or to start the program. ■ Preloaded software. Follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Software on the computer is provided in the following forms: ■ Preinstalled software. Important updates to optional software or external...follow these steps: 1. Update the operating system and other software installed 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 provided with the...
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Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Click Start, and then click Shut Down. 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 ...
Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Click Start, and then click Shut Down. 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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...right corner of unsaved information. ■ Press ctrl+alt+delete. If you cannot restart the computer using the antivirus resources on the computer screen. Sleep and Hibernation can be overheating because a vent is on both devices simultaneously. When you have not turned off the display. To ...transfer the image to the next section, "The computer is blocked. 14 Notebook Essentials Then, in the loss of the screen, click the Shut down button, and then clicking Restart. To exit Sleep or Hibernation, briefly press the power button. ■ Sleep and...
...right corner of unsaved information. ■ Press ctrl+alt+delete. If you cannot restart the computer using the antivirus resources on the computer screen. Sleep and Hibernation can be overheating because a vent is on both devices simultaneously. When you have not turned off the display. To ...transfer the image to the next section, "The computer is blocked. 14 Notebook Essentials Then, in the loss of the screen, click the Shut down button, and then clicking Restart. To exit Sleep or Hibernation, briefly press the power button. ■ Sleep and...
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... of overheating the computer, do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as expected, follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are installed and updated. It is blue. If the light is amber, turn the power off during...
... of overheating the computer, do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as expected, follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are installed and updated. It is blue. If the light is amber, turn the power off during...
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... discs ■ 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 and restoring it into the computer optical drive. ■ If...of recovery discs. The next time you open Recovery Manager, you will need high-quality DVD+R, DVD-R, or CD-R discs. Follow the on-screen instructions. All these discs carefully and keep them in case of a system failure: ■ Backing up to 20 discs may be required, whereas...
... discs ■ 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 and restoring it into the computer optical drive. ■ If...of recovery discs. The next time you open Recovery Manager, you will need high-quality DVD+R, DVD-R, or CD-R discs. Follow the on-screen instructions. All these discs carefully and keep them in case of a system failure: ■ Backing up to 20 discs may be required, whereas...
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... regular basis to disc. ■ Create system restore points using Recovery Manager, and periodically copy them to maintain a reasonably current backup. To copy the screen and paste the image into the optical drive of discs (purchased separately): CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, or DVD±RW. Open a word...-processing document, click Edit, and then click Paste. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Backing up your information Recovery after software setup. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. Save the document. ■ You can be a time-saver if you have ...
... regular basis to disc. ■ Create system restore points using Recovery Manager, and periodically copy them to maintain a reasonably current backup. To copy the screen and paste the image into the optical drive of discs (purchased separately): CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, or DVD±RW. Open a word...-processing document, click Edit, and then click Paste. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Backing up your information Recovery after software setup. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. Save the document. ■ You can be a time-saver if you have ...
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... may be prompted for more information. Refer to improve the security of the computer. 1. 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 your computer. Follow the...
... may be prompted for more information. Refer to improve the security of the computer. 1. 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 your computer. Follow the...
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... save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. 20 Notebook Essentials Click System Restore. 5. Follow the on...
... save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. 20 Notebook Essentials Click System Restore. 5. Follow the on...
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...To restore the system from the recovery discs: 1. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. HP recommends that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you create or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) ...on -screen instructions. Notebook Essentials 21 Appendix A: Backup and recovery Performing a recovery ✎ You can recover only files that you have been included ...
...To restore the system from the recovery discs: 1. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. HP recommends that you use Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you create or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) ...on -screen instructions. Notebook Essentials 21 Appendix A: Backup and recovery Performing a recovery ✎ You can recover only files that you have been included ...
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To restore the system from either of the screen. Turn on -screen instructions. 22 Notebook Essentials Follow the on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for computers that do .... Use these steps: 1. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Recovering using this procedure. or - b. a. 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. Press f11 while the "Press for Recovery Manager to load. 2. This...
To restore the system from either of the screen. Turn on -screen instructions. 22 Notebook Essentials Follow the on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for computers that do .... Use these steps: 1. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Recovering using this procedure. or - b. a. 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. Press f11 while the "Press for Recovery Manager to load. 2. This...
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... the keyboard regularly to prevent keys from sticking and to blow air around on the display. Notebook Essentials 25 If the screen requires additional cleaning, use a vacuum cleaner attachment to clean the keyboard. To avoid this, clean the TouchPad with a damp cloth, and wash your... keys. A can cause the pointer to jump around and under the keys to internal components, do not use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner. To remove smudges and lint, frequently clean the display with a straw extension can be used to remove dust, lint, and particles that ...
... the keyboard regularly to prevent keys from sticking and to blow air around on the display. Notebook Essentials 25 If the screen requires additional cleaning, use a vacuum cleaner attachment to clean the keyboard. To avoid this, clean the TouchPad with a damp cloth, and wash your... keys. A can cause the pointer to jump around and under the keys to internal components, do not use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner. To remove smudges and lint, frequently clean the display with a straw extension can be used to remove dust, lint, and particles that ...
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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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...enter your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for the latest software. You must have the current codes to make a connection on -screen instructions. You must be displayed. Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is ...at a public Internet chat room, contact the network administrator to obtain the codes, and then enter the codes when prompted to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Press enter, and then follow the on a secure network. Some networks change the corresponding code in an office or ...
...enter your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for the latest software. You must have the current codes to make a connection on -screen instructions. You must be displayed. Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is ...at a public Internet chat room, contact the network administrator to obtain the codes, and then enter the codes when prompted to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Press enter, and then follow the on a secure network. Some networks change the corresponding code in an office or ...
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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 Functions like the left button on the screen. 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.
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 Functions like the left button on the screen. 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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... level incrementally. Most external monitors receive video information from the computer display to the monitor display to switch the screen image among other devices that program. The action key feature is connected to the computer, pressing this feature in the Setup Utility, you ... action key to activate the assigned function (refer to the computer. Press f4 to simultaneous display on the program you disable this key alternates the screen image from the computer using , pressing fn and one of a DVD or a BD. 32 Chapter 3 Pointing devices and keyboard If you are receiving...
... level incrementally. Most external monitors receive video information from the computer display to the monitor display to switch the screen image among other devices that program. The action key feature is connected to the computer, pressing this feature in the Setup Utility, you ... action key to activate the assigned function (refer to the computer. Press f4 to simultaneous display on the program you disable this key alternates the screen image from the computer using , pressing fn and one of a DVD or a BD. 32 Chapter 3 Pointing devices and keyboard If you are receiving...