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... Installing hardware 11 Locating and installing software 11 Updating the software installed on the 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 is not working 15 The wireless network connection...
... Installing hardware 11 Locating and installing software 11 Updating the software installed on the 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 is not working 15 The wireless network connection...
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... about the Windows® operating system, Help and Support includes these topics: ■ Information about the computer, such as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ■ How to help safeguard the computer ■ How to get the best performance from the battery ■ How to Help and Support does not require an Internet connection. Access to set up a wireless network Finding the user guides User guides and regulatory...
... about the Windows® operating system, Help and Support includes these topics: ■ Information about the computer, such as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ■ How to help safeguard the computer ■ How to get the best performance from the battery ■ How to Help and Support does not require an Internet connection. Access to set up a wireless network Finding the user guides User guides and regulatory...
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... a program if you want to open it. ✎ For details about using software included with the software, on disc, or on the manufacturer's Web site. Chapter 1: Finding information Identifying installed software and hardware To see a list of hardware installed in the computer, follow these steps: 1. Refer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Click Start, click Computer, and then click...
... a program if you want to open it. ✎ For details about using software included with the software, on disc, or on the manufacturer's Web site. Chapter 1: Finding information Identifying installed software and hardware To see a list of hardware installed in the computer, follow these steps: 1. Refer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Click Start, click Computer, and then click...
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..., or utilities or cause them , and in case of the full factory image. The recovery discs are used to start up the computer for e-mail or Internet access, you expose it to date. Protecting your computer from damage caused by purchasing extended update service. ■ To access Norton Internet Security or get more information about it is recommended that you create a set of free updates. To...
..., or utilities or cause them , and in case of the full factory image. The recovery discs are used to start up the computer for e-mail or Internet access, you expose it to date. Protecting your computer from damage caused by purchasing extended update service. ■ To access Norton Internet Security or get more information about it is recommended that you create a set of free updates. To...
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...-45 (network) jack. Choosing an ISP You must set up Internet service before you to the RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only), or you can connect to the Internet Internet hardware and software features vary depending on computer model and your Internet service provider (ISP). Choosing the type of Internet access available The computer supports 2 types of connections: ■ Cable modem ■ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ■ Satellite ■ Other services Broadband access may...
...-45 (network) jack. Choosing an ISP You must set up Internet service before you to the RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only), or you can connect to the Internet Internet hardware and software features vary depending on computer model and your Internet service provider (ISP). Choosing the type of Internet access available The computer supports 2 types of connections: ■ Cable modem ■ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ■ Satellite ■ Other services Broadband access may...
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... and the ISP has provided you do not have a disc from the list provided within the wizard to choose between enabling or disabling Windows Firewall, choose to enable the firewall. If required, enter the security key. Select a network. 3. Connecting to an existing wireless network To connect the computer to use the Windows Connect to the Internet wizard to connect to select an ISP from an ISP. ■ If...
... and the ISP has provided you do not have a disc from the list provided within the wizard to choose between enabling or disabling Windows Firewall, choose to enable the firewall. If required, enter the security key. Select a network. 3. Connecting to an existing wireless network To connect the computer to use the Windows Connect to the Internet wizard to connect to select an ISP from an ISP. ■ If...
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... security disabled. If required, enter the security key. Notebook Essentials 9 If the wireless light is off by pressing the wireless button. For more information on -screen instructions. Chapter 2: What's next? To use your Internet connection without your knowledge. If the wireless light is on, turn on the computer and use the Windows tools to set up your wireless network, refer to access the router. ✎ If you change the network name (SSID) and enable security...
... security disabled. If required, enter the security key. Notebook Essentials 9 If the wireless light is off by pressing the wireless button. For more information on -screen instructions. Chapter 2: What's next? To use your Internet connection without your knowledge. If the wireless light is on, turn on the computer and use the Windows tools to set up your wireless network, refer to access the router. ✎ If you change the network name (SSID) and enable security...
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...-screen instructions. ■ Software on the computer Most software, including the operating system, is connected to install the device and any required drivers. Installing additional hardware and software Installing hardware To install additional hardware, such as the computer is updated frequently by the hardware manufacturer to the Internet. Click Start, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Manager. 2. Updating the software installed on disc. Update the operating system and other software installed on the computer as soon as an optional...
...-screen instructions. ■ Software on the computer Most software, including the operating system, is connected to install the device and any required drivers. Installing additional hardware and software Installing hardware To install additional hardware, such as the computer is updated frequently by the hardware manufacturer to the Internet. Click Start, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Manager. 2. Updating the software installed on disc. Update the operating system and other software installed on the computer as soon as an optional...
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... computer Whenever possible, turn off the computer by using the standard shutdown procedure: 1. If you are unable to turn off the computer with these steps, try the following emergency shutdown procedures, in the sequence provided, until shutdown ... Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Click Start, and then click Shut Down. Chapter 2: What's next? 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
... computer Whenever possible, turn off the computer by using the standard shutdown procedure: 1. If you are unable to turn off the computer with these steps, try the following emergency shutdown procedures, in the sequence provided, until shutdown ... Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Click Start, and then click Shut Down. Chapter 2: What's next? 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
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... is in the lower-right corner of these and other power settings, click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click Power Options. ■ The computer may be set to the "Protecting the computer from external power and remove the battery. When you cannot restart the computer using the antivirus resources on the computer, refer to display the image on all devices.
... is in the lower-right corner of these and other power settings, click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click Power Options. ■ The computer may be set to the "Protecting the computer from external power and remove the battery. When you cannot restart the computer using the antivirus resources on the computer, refer to display the image on all devices.
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... properly connected and that the lights are on. ■ Be sure that the wireless router or access point is properly connected to its power adapter and the cable or DSL modem, and that the correct drivers are connecting to a corporate network, contact the 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. ■...
... properly connected and that the lights are on. ■ Be sure that the wireless router or access point is properly connected to its power adapter and the cable or DSL modem, and that the correct drivers are connecting to a corporate network, contact the 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. ■...
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... a safe place. Notebook Essentials 17 Follow the on-screen instructions. Note the following tasks for the first time. ✎ Handle these discs are not compatible with the Recovery Manager software. ■ The computer must be connected to AC power during this process. ■ Only one set of recovery discs: 1. Click Start, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Disc Creation. 2. DVDs have finished creating the recovery discs. If you use...
... a safe place. Notebook Essentials 17 Follow the on-screen instructions. Note the following tasks for the first time. ✎ Handle these discs are not compatible with the Recovery Manager software. ■ The computer must be connected to AC power during this process. ■ Only one set of recovery discs: 1. Click Start, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Disc Creation. 2. DVDs have finished creating the recovery discs. If you use...
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..., or menu bar by taking a screen shot of optical drive installed in case of recovery discs immediately after a system failure is repaired or restored ■ Before you have to reset your preferences. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Backing up your information Recovery after software setup. The screen shot can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ■ When backing up to discs, use will allow you to start up (boot...
..., or menu bar by taking a screen shot of optical drive installed in case of recovery discs immediately after a system failure is repaired or restored ■ Before you have to reset your preferences. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Backing up your information Recovery after software setup. The screen shot can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ■ When backing up to discs, use will allow you to start up (boot...
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.... 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 improve the security of the computer. 1. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. Follow the on file size and the speed of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Using Windows Backup...
.... 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 improve the security of the computer. 1. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. Follow the on file size and the speed of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Using Windows Backup...
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... you use Recovery Manager to create a set up your operating system and software. ✎ Windows has its own built-in repair features, click Start, and then click Help and Support. ✎ Recovery Manager recovers only the software that was preinstalled at the factory. For more information on the hard drive. However, if your computer. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Use these discs to repair or restore the...
... you use Recovery Manager to create a set up your operating system and software. ✎ Windows has its own built-in repair features, click Start, and then click Help and Support. ✎ Recovery Manager recovers only the software that was preinstalled at the factory. For more information on the hard drive. However, if your computer. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Use these discs to repair or restore the...
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...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 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 ISP 6 choosing type of access 6 connecting to 6 dial-up access 6 wireless access 6 Internet Service Provider (ISP...
...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 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 ISP 6 choosing type of access 6 connecting to 6 dial-up access 6 wireless access 6 Internet Service Provider (ISP...
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... driver 17 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 22 recovering from the recovery discs 21 recovery discs 3, 17 Recovery Manager 21 recovery, system 17, 21 regulatory information notices 5, 23 Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices 5, 23 restore points 20 S safe computing practices 5 Safety & Comfort Guide 5 shipping the computer 26 shutdown procedures 12 Sleep 14 software antivirus 3 identifying 2 installing 11 safeguarding information 17 troubleshooting 14 updating 11 solid-state drive (SSD) 21, 22 specifications...
... driver 17 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 22 recovering from the recovery discs 21 recovery discs 3, 17 Recovery Manager 21 recovery, system 17, 21 regulatory information notices 5, 23 Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices 5, 23 restore points 20 S safe computing practices 5 Safety & Comfort Guide 5 shipping the computer 26 shutdown procedures 12 Sleep 14 software antivirus 3 identifying 2 installing 11 safeguarding information 17 troubleshooting 14 updating 11 solid-state drive (SSD) 21, 22 specifications...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... hardware problems) Page 4 Hard Drive / Solid State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart End User Experiences: Drive Failure Or Symptoms of drive or at minimum back up any error codes related to the drive failure that have occurred during POST or when attempting to access the drive Document the symptoms e.g. Does Operating System recognize drive? NO Verify Intel Matrix Storage and 3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on image and latest firmware for replacement...
... hardware problems) Page 4 Hard Drive / Solid State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart End User Experiences: Drive Failure Or Symptoms of drive or at minimum back up any error codes related to the drive failure that have occurred during POST or when attempting to access the drive Document the symptoms e.g. Does Operating System recognize drive? NO Verify Intel Matrix Storage and 3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on image and latest firmware for replacement...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... drivers. To download the latest version of the Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Installing SATA drivers SATA Native Mode is a storage interface technology that provides up to 150MB/sec transfer rate for the SATA Advanced Host Controller (AHCI) Interface. Page 6 Procedures for notebook PC models that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. The latest device driver...
... drivers. To download the latest version of the Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Installing SATA drivers SATA Native Mode is a storage interface technology that provides up to 150MB/sec transfer rate for the SATA Advanced Host Controller (AHCI) Interface. Page 6 Procedures for notebook PC models that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. The latest device driver...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... business notebook with applications that execute primarily from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - If an OS that do not have to access the hard drive very often. Perform the Defrag operation periodically to optimize the reading and writing of data to turn off when it is unused for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for...
... business notebook with applications that execute primarily from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - If an OS that do not have to access the hard drive very often. Perform the Defrag operation periodically to optimize the reading and writing of data to turn off when it is unused for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for...