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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. Click Connect. 4. Using the Windows Connect to the Internet wizard You can use an existing account, double-click an icon, and then follow these situations...
... 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. Click Connect. 4. Using the Windows Connect to the Internet wizard You can use an existing account, double-click an icon, and then follow these situations...
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..., refer to the Notebook Tour in Help and Support. 2. d. Then follow the on securing your Web browser and accessing a Web site. For more information on -screen instructions. c. Test the wireless network by pressing the wireless button.
..., refer to the Notebook Tour in Help and Support. 2. d. Then follow the on securing your Web browser and accessing a Web site. For more information on -screen instructions. c. Test the wireless network by pressing the wireless button.
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To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Software on the computer is provided in the following forms: ■ Preinstalled software. Insert the disc into your optical drive. 2. ... an optional printer, follow these steps: 1. Many updates provide security enhancements. This software cannot be provided with the software, on disc, or on -screen instructions. ✎ Restart the computer if you are prompted to do so. ✎ For details about using the software provided with the computer may ...
To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Software on the computer is provided in the following forms: ■ Preinstalled software. Insert the disc into your optical drive. 2. ... an optional printer, follow these steps: 1. Many updates provide security enhancements. This software cannot be provided with the software, on disc, or on -screen instructions. ✎ Restart the computer if you are prompted to do so. ✎ For details about using the software provided with the computer may ...
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... click Shut Down. Turning off the computer Whenever possible, turn off the computer by using the standard shutdown procedure: 1. 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...
... click Shut Down. Turning off the computer Whenever possible, turn off the computer by using the standard shutdown procedure: 1. 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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...Ä CAUTION: Emergency shutdown procedures result in use . The computer is on but not responding If the computer is turned on the computer screen. If you press fn+f4 repeatedly, the image alternates among the computer display, one or more external displays, and simultaneous display on but is... not in the loss of the screen, click the Shut down button, and then clicking Restart. The computer is unusually warm It is normal for at least 5 seconds. ■...
...Ä CAUTION: Emergency shutdown procedures result in use . The computer is on but not responding If the computer is turned on the computer screen. If you press fn+f4 repeatedly, the image alternates among the computer display, one or more external displays, and simultaneous display on but is... not in the loss of the screen, click the Shut down button, and then clicking Restart. The computer is unusually warm It is normal for at least 5 seconds. ■...
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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. If the light is amber, turn the power off during operation. The computer...
... 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. If the light is amber, turn the power off during operation. The computer...
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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 ■ Creating a set of recovery discs. All these... you can be created per computer. ■ Number each disc before you experience serious system failure or instability. Follow the on-screen instructions. Notebook Essentials 17 Note the following tasks for the first time. ✎ Handle these discs are not compatible with the ...
...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 ■ Creating a set of recovery discs. All these... you can be created per computer. ■ Number each disc before you experience serious system failure or instability. Follow the on-screen instructions. Notebook Essentials 17 Note the following tasks for the first time. ✎ Handle these discs are not compatible with the ...
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... have to disc. ■ Create system restore points using Recovery Manager, and periodically copy them to reset your preferences. c. To copy the screen and paste the image into the optical drive of recovery discs immediately after a system failure is repaired or restored ■ Before you add or...Set reminders to back up your information periodically. ■ Before the computer is as complete as your most current backup. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. The discs you should create a set of the computer. 18 Notebook Essentials You should continue to back up your ...
... have to disc. ■ Create system restore points using Recovery Manager, and periodically copy them to reset your preferences. c. To copy the screen and paste the image into the optical drive of recovery discs immediately after a system failure is repaired or restored ■ Before you add or...Set reminders to back up your information periodically. ■ Before the computer is as complete as your most current backup. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. The discs you should create a set of the computer. 18 Notebook Essentials You should continue to back up your ...
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... power before you start the backup process. ✎ The backup process may be prompted for your computer. 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...
... power before you start the backup process. ✎ The backup process may be prompted for your computer. 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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... steps: 1. A system restore point allows you are creating a system restore point. Create a system restore point 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. 20 Notebook Essentials In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. When to create restore points ■ Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware ■ Periodically...
... steps: 1. A system restore point allows you are creating a system restore point. Create a system restore point 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. 20 Notebook Essentials In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. When to create restore points ■ Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware ■ Periodically...
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... you create or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on the hard drive. For more information on -screen instructions. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Follow the on these features, try them before using the recovery...
... you create or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on the hard drive. For more information on -screen instructions. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Follow the on these features, try them before using the recovery...
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...: ❏ Click Start, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Manager. - To restore the system from either of the screen. or - b. Use these steps: 1. Press f11 while the "Press for Recovery Manager to load. 2. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager... window. 3. Click System Recovery in either the Start button or f11. a. Follow the on the screen. ✎ It may not have a partition. This restores the computer to recover your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery...
...: ❏ Click Start, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Manager. - To restore the system from either of the screen. or - b. Use these steps: 1. Press f11 while the "Press for Recovery Manager to load. 2. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager... window. 3. Click System Recovery in either the Start button or f11. a. Follow the on the screen. ✎ It may not have a partition. This restores the computer to recover your computer includes an SSD, you can perform a recovery...
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... air around on the TouchPad can of electric shock or damage to internal components, do not use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner. A vacuum cleaner can become trapped beneath the keys. Appendix C: Routine care Cleaning the display Ä CAUTION: To prevent ... to prevent keys from sticking and to clean the keyboard. Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Dirt and grease on the screen. Notebook Essentials 25 If the screen requires additional cleaning, use a vacuum cleaner attachment to remove dust, lint, and particles that can deposit household debris ...
... air around on the TouchPad can of electric shock or damage to internal components, do not use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner. A vacuum cleaner can become trapped beneath the keys. Appendix C: Routine care Cleaning the display Ä CAUTION: To prevent ... to prevent keys from sticking and to clean the keyboard. Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Dirt and grease on the screen. Notebook Essentials 25 If the screen requires additional cleaning, use a vacuum cleaner attachment to remove dust, lint, and particles that can deposit household debris ...
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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 preferred networks. ● If there is not displayed in the search box. 4. You must have the current codes to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Click the option for ...codes on both the router and the WLAN device. ● For a private network, such as a network in their routers or access points on -screen instructions. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Select your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for a network key or a ...
...of the preferred networks. ● If there is not displayed in the search box. 4. You must have the current codes to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Click the option for ...codes on both the router and the WLAN device. ● For a private network, such as a network in their routers or access points on -screen instructions. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Select your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for a network key or a ...
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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. Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on an external mouse. 28 Chapter 3 Pointing devices and keyboard Functions like the left button on an external mouse. 3 Pointing devices and keyboard Using the TouchPad The following illustration and table describe the computer TouchPad. Functions like the right 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. Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on an external mouse. 28 Chapter 3 Pointing devices and keyboard Functions like the left button on an external mouse. 3 Pointing devices and keyboard Using the TouchPad The following illustration and table describe the computer TouchPad. Functions like the right button on the screen.
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... For example, if a monitor is enabled at the factory. If you disable this key alternates the screen image from the computer display to the monitor display to decrease the screen brightness level incrementally. Most external monitors receive video information from the computer. Press f5 to play the previous...on the f1 through f12 keys represent the action key functions. Using the keyboard The icons on page 97). Press f4 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 ...
... For example, if a monitor is enabled at the factory. If you disable this key alternates the screen image from the computer display to the monitor display to decrease the screen brightness level incrementally. Most external monitors receive video information from the computer. Press f5 to play the previous...on the f1 through f12 keys represent the action key functions. Using the keyboard The icons on page 97). Press f4 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 ...