Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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... an error message can usually bypass the error and the PC can run in Safe mode to install an update or patch. Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message Search www.hp.com for terms in error message Boot to BIOS Diagnostics (f10) and run memory and hard drive diagnostic tests... Boot to Windows Advanced boot options (f8) and: o Select Disable automatic restart on a black screen during startup or boot Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message Search www.hp.com for latest Microsoft updates Run the ...
... an error message can usually bypass the error and the PC can run in Safe mode to install an update or patch. Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message Search www.hp.com for terms in error message Boot to BIOS Diagnostics (f10) and run memory and hard drive diagnostic tests... Boot to Windows Advanced boot options (f8) and: o Select Disable automatic restart on a black screen during startup or boot Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message Search www.hp.com for latest Microsoft updates Run the ...
Getting Started - Windows 7
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...; Operating system information To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates Support. ● Troubleshooting tools NOTE: For country- HP Web site To access this Web site, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer. Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices ● Regulatory and safety information To...
...; Operating system information To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates Support. ● Troubleshooting tools NOTE: For country- HP Web site To access this Web site, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer. Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices ● Regulatory and safety information To...
Getting Started Mini - Windows XP
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... region, and follow the on-screen instructions. Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet HP support telephone numbers This booklet is provided with several resources to help ● Software, driver, and BIOS (Setup Utility) updates ● Accessories available for the computer ● How to care for...; How to protect the computer ● How to update the software Help and Support ● Operating system information To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates Support. ● Troubleshooting tools NOTE: For country- ...
... region, and follow the on-screen instructions. Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet HP support telephone numbers This booklet is provided with several resources to help ● Software, driver, and BIOS (Setup Utility) updates ● Accessories available for the computer ● How to care for...; How to protect the computer ● How to update the software Help and Support ● Operating system information To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates Support. ● Troubleshooting tools NOTE: For country- ...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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...51 Entering a power-on password 51 Using antivirus software ...52 Using firewall software ...52 Installing critical security updates ...52 Installing an optional security cable ...53 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only 53 Locating the fingerprint reader 53 8...Displaying system information 56 Restoring factory default settings in Setup Utility 56 Exiting Setup Utility ...56 Updating the BIOS ...57 Determining the BIOS version 57 Downloading a BIOS update 57 Appendix A Traveling with the computer ...59 Appendix B Troubleshooting resources ...60 Appendix C Electrostatic Discharge ...
...51 Entering a power-on password 51 Using antivirus software ...52 Using firewall software ...52 Installing critical security updates ...52 Installing an optional security cable ...53 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only 53 Locating the fingerprint reader 53 8...Displaying system information 56 Restoring factory default settings in Setup Utility 56 Exiting Setup Utility ...56 Updating the BIOS ...57 Determining the BIOS version 57 Downloading a BIOS update 57 Appendix A Traveling with the computer ...59 Appendix B Troubleshooting resources ...60 Appendix C Electrostatic Discharge ...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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...; Fingerprint reader Computer viruses Unauthorized access to data Antivirus software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● File encryption Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to your computer. NOTE: ... security cable) Using passwords A password is preinstalled on how you want to control access to the computer Critical security updates from being mishandled or stolen. Several types of the computer, record each password and store it in the non-Windows...
...; Fingerprint reader Computer viruses Unauthorized access to data Antivirus software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● File encryption Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to your computer. NOTE: ... security cable) Using passwords A password is preinstalled on how you want to control access to the computer Critical security updates from being mishandled or stolen. Several types of the computer, record each password and store it in the non-Windows...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... drive. Make a note of the path to the location on -screen instructions to identify your computer. Most BIOS updates on the HP Web site. If the system information is downloaded. Updating the BIOS 57 Updating the BIOS Updated versions of the BIOS may need this path when you connect your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing...
... drive. Make a note of the path to the location on -screen instructions to identify your computer. Most BIOS updates on the HP Web site. If the system information is downloaded. Updating the BIOS 57 Updating the BIOS Updated versions of the BIOS may need this path when you connect your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... the folder on your hard drive that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Double-click your hard drive. 58 Chapter 8 Setup Utility (BIOS) The BIOS installation begins. 5. Follow any instructions that contains the update. 4. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. NOTE: After a message on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk...
... the folder on your hard drive that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Double-click your hard drive. 58 Chapter 8 Setup Utility (BIOS) The BIOS installation begins. 5. Follow any instructions that contains the update. 4. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. NOTE: After a message on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... 1394 cable, connecting 37 1394 devices connecting 37 defined 36 removing 37 16-bit PC Cards 30 32-bit PC Cards 30 A AC adapter, testing 28 action keys media 14 volume 14 administrator... 26 storing 26 Battery Check 24 battery information, finding 24 battery power 23 battery temperature 26 BIOS determining version 57 downloading an update 57 updating 57 Bluetooth device 2, 8 buttons media 14 power 20 volume 14 wireless 3 C cables 1394... firewall software 6, 52 G GPS 9 graphics modes, switching 28 H hard drive external 39 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 42 HDMI configuring audio 18 62 Index
... 1394 cable, connecting 37 1394 devices connecting 37 defined 36 removing 37 16-bit PC Cards 30 32-bit PC Cards 30 A AC adapter, testing 28 action keys media 14 volume 14 administrator... 26 storing 26 Battery Check 24 battery information, finding 24 battery power 23 battery temperature 26 BIOS determining version 57 downloading an update 57 updating 57 Bluetooth device 2, 8 buttons media 14 power 20 volume 14 wireless 3 C cables 1394... firewall software 6, 52 G GPS 9 graphics modes, switching 28 H hard drive external 39 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 42 HDMI configuring audio 18 62 Index