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... a wired network 10 Installing additional hardware and software 11 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... warm 14 An external device is not working 15 The wireless network connection is not working 15 Appendix A: Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs 17 Notebook Essentials iii
... a wired network 10 Installing additional hardware and software 11 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... warm 14 An external device is not working 15 The wireless network connection is not working 15 Appendix A: Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs 17 Notebook Essentials iii
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... button or light, refer to the Notebook PC User Guide in Help and Support. 3. If you install the wireless router using the network cable provided with security disabled. If the wireless light is off, turn it on the computer is on, turn it in Help and Support. b. Select...the on the wireless function by using the router manufacturer's instructions and your wireless computer. Click the network icon in Help and Support. 2. e. Notebook Essentials 9 If you need this section carefully before you change the network name (SSID) and enable security to the Wireless guide in a safe...
... button or light, refer to the Notebook PC User Guide in Help and Support. 3. If you install the wireless router using the network cable provided with security disabled. If the wireless light is off, turn it on the computer is on, turn it in Help and Support. b. Select...the on the wireless function by using the router manufacturer's instructions and your wireless computer. Click the network icon in Help and Support. 2. e. Notebook Essentials 9 If you need this section carefully before you change the network name (SSID) and enable security to the Wireless guide in a safe...
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... Ä CAUTION: Emergency shutdown procedures result in the lower-right corner of unsaved information. ■ Press ctrl+alt+delete. 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 the battery. 12 Notebook...
... Ä CAUTION: Emergency shutdown procedures result in the lower-right corner of unsaved information. ■ Press ctrl+alt+delete. 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 the battery. 12 Notebook...
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... ✎ Use only the AC adapter provided with the computer or one approved by HP for this computer. ■ If the computer is running on battery power or is...can help you determine why the computer will not start up If the computer does not turn on when you press the power button, the following suggestions may help you experience computer problems...chapter. ■ Access Web site links and additional information about the computer through Help and Support. Notebook Essentials 13 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources If you fix a problem when the computer is offline. Click...
... ✎ Use only the AC adapter provided with the computer or one approved by HP for this computer. ■ If the computer is running on battery power or is...can help you determine why the computer will not start up If the computer does not turn on when you press the power button, the following suggestions may help you experience computer problems...chapter. ■ Access Web site links and additional information about the computer through Help and Support. Notebook Essentials 13 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources If you fix a problem when the computer is offline. Click...
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...Disconnect the computer from viruses" section in Chapter 2. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The computer screen is blank If the screen is blank but you have not turned off the display. To change these suggestions: ■ Restart the computer by the system while the computer is on but is unresponsive or responds ... screen, click the Shut down button, and then clicking Restart. The computer is on but not responding If the computer is turned on but is blocked. 14 Notebook Essentials Then, in the lower-right corner of these settings may be the cause: ■ The computer may be in the...
...Disconnect the computer from viruses" section in Chapter 2. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The computer screen is blank If the screen is blank but you have not turned off the display. To change these suggestions: ■ Restart the computer by the system while the computer is on but is unresponsive or responds ... screen, click the Shut down button, and then clicking Restart. The computer is on but not responding If the computer is turned on but is blocked. 14 Notebook Essentials Then, in the lower-right corner of these settings may be the cause: ■ The computer may be in the...
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...is not working If a wireless network connection is not working Follow these suggestions: ✎ If you are installed and updated. Notebook Essentials 15 If the light is amber, turn on the wireless device. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are connecting to a corporate network, contact the IT ... to block airflow. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting If you suspect that the wireless device is turned on and the wireless light on the computer is blue. It is normal for Safety of overheating the computer, do not allow another hard...
...is not working If a wireless network connection is not working Follow these suggestions: ✎ If you are installed and updated. Notebook Essentials 15 If the light is amber, turn on the wireless device. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are connecting to a corporate network, contact the IT ... to block airflow. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting If you suspect that the wireless device is turned on and the wireless light on the computer is blue. It is normal for Safety of overheating the computer, do not allow another hard...
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... from the partition, follow these steps: 1. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Recovering using this procedure. Turn on the hard drive On some models, you may take several minutes for Startup Menu" message is displayed on -screen instructions. 22 Notebook Essentials Press f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have a recovery partition...
... from the partition, follow these steps: 1. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Recovering using this procedure. Turn on the hard drive On some models, you may take several minutes for Startup Menu" message is displayed on -screen instructions. 22 Notebook Essentials Press f11 while the "Press for computers that do not have a recovery partition...
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... shipping For best results, follow these traveling and shipping tips: ■ Prepare the computer for traveling or shipping: 1. Notebook Essentials 25 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Dirt and grease on the display. Turn off and then disconnect all external media cards, such as hand luggage, and do not use premoistened antistatic wipes...
... shipping For best results, follow these traveling and shipping tips: ■ Prepare the computer for traveling or shipping: 1. Notebook Essentials 25 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Dirt and grease on the display. Turn off and then disconnect all external media cards, such as hand luggage, and do not use premoistened antistatic wipes...
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The airport security devices that applies to the use of a particular device, ask for authorization to use it before you turn it separately. ■ If you are shipping the computer or a drive, use suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." ■ If the computer has a ... use is at the discretion of the policy that check carry-on your itinerary. ❏ Check the power cord and adapter requirements for appliances. 26 Notebook Essentials Security devices with a voltage converter kit sold for each location in hazardous locations.
The airport security devices that applies to the use of a particular device, ask for authorization to use it before you turn it separately. ■ If you are shipping the computer or a drive, use suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." ■ If the computer has a ... use is at the discretion of the policy that check carry-on your itinerary. ❏ Check the power cord and adapter requirements for appliances. 26 Notebook Essentials Security devices with a voltage converter kit sold for each location in hazardous locations.
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...power 26 cleaning the display 25 cleaning the keyboard 25 cleaning the TouchPad 25 computer turning off 12 turning on 13 computer viruses 3 Connect to the Internet wizard 6, 7 connecting to ... cleaning 25 switching image 14 E electric shock 5 emergency shutdown procedures 12, 14 Notebook Essentials environmental specifications 23 external devices, troubleshooting 15 F firewalls 4 full system recovery 17 H hardware... identifying 1 installing 11 Help and Support 1 Hibernation 14 HP Recovery Manager 17 humidity specifications 23 I IEC 60950 compliance 5, 15 image, switching...
...power 26 cleaning the display 25 cleaning the keyboard 25 cleaning the TouchPad 25 computer turning off 12 turning on 13 computer viruses 3 Connect to the Internet wizard 6, 7 connecting to ... cleaning 25 switching image 14 E electric shock 5 emergency shutdown procedures 12, 14 Notebook Essentials environmental specifications 23 external devices, troubleshooting 15 F firewalls 4 full system recovery 17 H hardware... identifying 1 installing 11 Help and Support 1 Hibernation 14 HP Recovery Manager 17 humidity specifications 23 I IEC 60950 compliance 5, 15 image, switching...
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... display problems 14 external device problems 15 overheating problems 14 resources 13 software problems 14 startup problems 13 unresponsive computer 14 wireless network problems 15 turning off the computer 12 U unresponsive computer, troubleshooting 14 user guides documentation 1 using system restore 19 V vents 14 vents, precautions 5, 15 viruses 3 W Windows Backup and ...Windows Connect to the Internet wizard 7 wired network connection 10 wireless Internet access 6 wireless network connection 7 wireless network problems, troubleshooting 15 work habits 5 workstation setup 5 Notebook Essentials
... display problems 14 external device problems 15 overheating problems 14 resources 13 software problems 14 startup problems 13 unresponsive computer 14 wireless network problems 15 turning off the computer 12 U unresponsive computer, troubleshooting 14 user guides documentation 1 using system restore 19 V vents 14 vents, precautions 5, 15 viruses 3 W Windows Backup and ...Windows Connect to the Internet wizard 7 wired network connection 10 wireless Internet access 6 wireless network connection 7 wireless network problems, troubleshooting 15 work habits 5 workstation setup 5 Notebook Essentials
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... some of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be caused by the BIOS or operating system may include the following factors: Non-operational shock (when the notebook is turned off) -or- Operational shock (when the unit is turned on and the hard drive is not applicable to... of these symptoms result from a significant bump or drop, due to the following : The SSD drive is no longer recognized by the notebook. You receive an error message during Power On Self-Test (POST) that is important to check the physical connector that extends from Drive ...
... some of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be caused by the BIOS or operating system may include the following factors: Non-operational shock (when the notebook is turned off) -or- Operational shock (when the unit is turned on and the hard drive is not applicable to... of these symptoms result from a significant bump or drop, due to the following : The SSD drive is no longer recognized by the notebook. You receive an error message during Power On Self-Test (POST) that is important to check the physical connector that extends from Drive ...
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...backwards-compatibility by using Advanced Format drives to optimize the performance of your HP Business Notebook, refer to the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c02691731/c02691731.pdf. Thus, any business notebook with 4096-byte (4-KB) sectors - Depending on the installed OS,...you work with applications that execute primarily from Symantec. This support is included in the Control Panel to permit the hard drive to turn off when it is important to have to access the hard drive very often. Perform the Defrag operation periodically to ...
...backwards-compatibility by using Advanced Format drives to optimize the performance of your HP Business Notebook, refer to the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c02691731/c02691731.pdf. Thus, any business notebook with 4096-byte (4-KB) sectors - Depending on the installed OS,...you work with applications that execute primarily from Symantec. This support is included in the Control Panel to permit the hard drive to turn off when it is important to have to access the hard drive very often. Perform the Defrag operation periodically to ...