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... for terms in error message May be able to start -up problems. Go to http://www.hp.com/go/helpandsupport Run HP Support Assistant www.hp.com/go/helpandsupport for latest updates Run Windows Update www.update.microsoft.com for terms in error message Boot to BIOS mode (f10) and Restore ...heard, but display is black." Symptom: Computer displays a blue screen or continually restarts Trying to restart the PC after an error message can usually bypass the error and the PC can run Hard Drive Test Boot to Windows Advanced boot options (f8) and select Last Known Good Configuration (Advanced) Boot to...
... for terms in error message May be able to start -up problems. Go to http://www.hp.com/go/helpandsupport Run HP Support Assistant www.hp.com/go/helpandsupport for latest updates Run Windows Update www.update.microsoft.com for terms in error message Boot to BIOS mode (f10) and Restore ...heard, but display is black." Symptom: Computer displays a blue screen or continually restarts Trying to restart the PC after an error message can usually bypass the error and the PC can run Hard Drive Test Boot to Windows Advanced boot options (f8) and select Last Known Good Configuration (Advanced) Boot to...
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Bluetooth is subject to change without notice. Microsoft and Windows are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. registered trademarks of sale (the seller). HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. The only warranties for technical ... herein is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by the terms of its proprietor. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are U.S. SD Logo is to most models. First Edition: August 2010 Document Part Number: 618051-001 Product notice...
Bluetooth is subject to change without notice. Microsoft and Windows are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. registered trademarks of sale (the seller). HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. The only warranties for technical ... herein is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by the terms of its proprietor. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are U.S. SD Logo is to most models. First Edition: August 2010 Document Part Number: 618051-001 Product notice...
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... ...5 TouchPad ...5 Lights ...6 Keys ...7 Front ...8 Right side ...9 Left side ...11 Display ...12 Bottom ...13 3 HP QuickWeb ...14 Enabling HP QuickWeb ...15 Starting HP QuickWeb ...16 Identifying the QuickWeb LaunchBar 17 Identifying the QuickWeb control icons 17 Identifying the QuickWeb LaunchBar icons 17 Identifying the... QuickWeb notification icons 18 Configuring the network ...20 Starting Microsoft Windows ...21 Turning HP QuickWeb on and off ...22 4 Networking ...23 Using an Internet service provider (ISP 24 Connecting to ...
... ...5 TouchPad ...5 Lights ...6 Keys ...7 Front ...8 Right side ...9 Left side ...11 Display ...12 Bottom ...13 3 HP QuickWeb ...14 Enabling HP QuickWeb ...15 Starting HP QuickWeb ...16 Identifying the QuickWeb LaunchBar 17 Identifying the QuickWeb control icons 17 Identifying the QuickWeb LaunchBar icons 17 Identifying the... QuickWeb notification icons 18 Configuring the network ...20 Starting Microsoft Windows ...21 Turning HP QuickWeb on and off ...22 4 Networking ...23 Using an Internet service provider (ISP 24 Connecting to ...
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... discs ...48 Performing a system recovery ...48 Recovery using the dedicated recovery partition 49 Recovery using the recovery discs 49 Backing up your information ...50 Using Windows Backup and Restore 50 Using system restore points 51 When to create restore points 51 Create a system restore point 51 Restore to a previous date and...
... discs ...48 Performing a system recovery ...48 Recovery using the dedicated recovery partition 49 Recovery using the recovery discs 49 Backing up your information ...50 Using Windows Backup and Restore 50 Using system restore points 51 When to create restore points 51 Create a system restore point 51 Restore to a previous date and...
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Top 7 Displays system information when pressed in combination with the esc key. Execute frequently used system functions. Displays the Windows Start menu. Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer. Keys Component (1) esc key (2) fn key (3) Windows® logo key (4) Windows applications key (5) Action keys Description Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key.
Top 7 Displays system information when pressed in combination with the esc key. Execute frequently used system functions. Displays the Windows Start menu. Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer. Keys Component (1) esc key (2) fn key (3) Windows® logo key (4) Windows applications key (5) Action keys Description Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key.
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... computer is in Hibernation. ● When the computer is off or in Hibernation, slide the switch briefly to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. Right side 9 If the computer has stopped responding and Windows® shutdown procedures are ineffective, slide and hold the power switch for at least 5 seconds to turn off , slide...
... computer is in Hibernation. ● When the computer is off or in Hibernation, slide the switch briefly to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. Right side 9 If the computer has stopped responding and Windows® shutdown procedures are ineffective, slide and hold the power switch for at least 5 seconds to turn off , slide...
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... ● Identifying the QuickWeb LaunchBar ● Configuring the network ● Starting Microsoft Windows ● Turning HP QuickWeb on and off After completing the Windows setup the first time you to access the following applications without the need to first start Windows: ● Web browser ● Chat ● Skype (select models only) ● Web e-mail...
... ● Identifying the QuickWeb LaunchBar ● Configuring the network ● Starting Microsoft Windows ● Turning HP QuickWeb on and off After completing the Windows setup the first time you to access the following applications without the need to first start Windows: ● Web browser ● Chat ● Skype (select models only) ● Web e-mail...
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Turn on the QuickWeb timer and changing the timer settings, refer to launch an application. NOTE: When the HP QuickWeb Home screen first appears, it displays an automatic timer above the Start Windows icon. Starting HP QuickWeb 1. Click an icon on the QuickWeb Home screen to the HP QuickWeb software Help. 16 Chapter 3 HP QuickWeb For more information on the computer. If you do not move your mouse, or press a key within 15 seconds, the computer starts Microsoft Windows. The HP QuickWeb Home screen appears. 2.
Turn on the QuickWeb timer and changing the timer settings, refer to launch an application. NOTE: When the HP QuickWeb Home screen first appears, it displays an automatic timer above the Start Windows icon. Starting HP QuickWeb 1. Click an icon on the QuickWeb Home screen to the HP QuickWeb software Help. 16 Chapter 3 HP QuickWeb For more information on the computer. If you do not move your mouse, or press a key within 15 seconds, the computer starts Microsoft Windows. The HP QuickWeb Home screen appears. 2.
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... only). Launches the Web calendar so you to chat with one or more people at a time. Identifying the QuickWeb control icons Icon Function Launches the Windows operating system. Identifying the QuickWeb LaunchBar icons Icon Function Launches the Web browser. Identifying the QuickWeb LaunchBar The QuickWeb LaunchBar contains the QuickWeb control icons...
... only). Launches the Web calendar so you to chat with one or more people at a time. Identifying the QuickWeb control icons Icon Function Launches the Windows operating system. Identifying the QuickWeb LaunchBar icons Icon Function Launches the Web browser. Identifying the QuickWeb LaunchBar The QuickWeb LaunchBar contains the QuickWeb control icons...
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.... Supports .mp3, .aac (MPEG-4), and audio CD formats. Click the USB icon to open a menu to open the File Manager window. Click the network icon to modify the following QuickWeb settings: ● Set date and time ● Configure network connections ● Manage... power settings ● Manage QuickWeb applications ● Restore QuickWeb 18 Chapter 3 HP QuickWeb Identifying the QuickWeb notification icons Icon Function When a USB drive is connected. Use the Settings panel to open the Network dialog box...
.... Supports .mp3, .aac (MPEG-4), and audio CD formats. Click the USB icon to open a menu to open the File Manager window. Click the network icon to modify the following QuickWeb settings: ● Set date and time ● Configure network connections ● Manage... power settings ● Manage QuickWeb applications ● Restore QuickWeb 18 Chapter 3 HP QuickWeb Identifying the QuickWeb notification icons Icon Function When a USB drive is connected. Use the Settings panel to open the Network dialog box...
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... For more information on the QuickWeb timer and changing the timer settings, refer to Turning HP QuickWeb on page 22. The HP QuickWeb Home screen appears. 2. NOTE: Clicking Make Windows your computer. Turn on the far left of the QuickWeb Home screen. Do not move your mouse, or press... a key for 15 seconds, and the computer starts Microsoft Windows. -orClick the Start Windows icon , on the ...
... For more information on the QuickWeb timer and changing the timer settings, refer to Turning HP QuickWeb on page 22. The HP QuickWeb Home screen appears. 2. NOTE: Clicking Make Windows your computer. Turn on the far left of the QuickWeb Home screen. Do not move your mouse, or press... a key for 15 seconds, and the computer starts Microsoft Windows. -orClick the Start Windows icon , on the ...
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...ID and password to purchase Internet service and a modem. The following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device ● HP Mobile Broadband Module, a wireless wide area network (WWAN) device ● Bluetooth device For more of ISP providers is not available in a safe... to a wireless network, refer to select an ISP from the list provided within the wizard to choose between enabling or disabling Windows Firewall, choose to a wireless network Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of these situations: ◦ You already have...
...ID and password to purchase Internet service and a modem. The following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device ● HP Mobile Broadband Module, a wireless wide area network (WWAN) device ● Bluetooth device For more of ISP providers is not available in a safe... to a wireless network, refer to select an ISP from the list provided within the wizard to choose between enabling or disabling Windows Firewall, choose to a wireless network Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of these situations: ◦ You already have...
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... manufacturer or your new wireless computer to the information provided by using the network cable provided with the router. Connecting to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. For information on -screen instructions. NOTE: It is recommended that you initially connect your ISP. Configuring a ...wireless router For help you set up a new wireless network. To use the Windows tools to the Internet, you can disconnect the cable, and then access the Internet through your network, select Start > Control Panel > Network...
... manufacturer or your new wireless computer to the information provided by using the network cable provided with the router. Connecting to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. For information on -screen instructions. NOTE: It is recommended that you initially connect your ISP. Configuring a ...wireless router For help you set up a new wireless network. To use the Windows tools to the Internet, you can disconnect the cable, and then access the Internet through your network, select Start > Control Panel > Network...
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... Use Mouse Properties in the direction you can use an external USB mouse (purchased separately) by connecting it to one finger across the TouchPad in Windows® to go. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Turning the TouchPad on and off To turn the TouchPad off when the...
... Use Mouse Properties in the direction you can use an external USB mouse (purchased separately) by connecting it to one finger across the TouchPad in Windows® to go. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Turning the TouchPad on and off To turn the TouchPad off when the...
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... the red icon that appears in the latch. 6. To prevent loss of information. With the display closed, position the computer upside down the computer through Windows before removing the battery. 1. Slide and hold the battery release latch (2) while removing the battery (3) from the AC outlet. 4.
... the red icon that appears in the latch. 6. To prevent loss of information. With the display closed, position the computer upside down the computer through Windows before removing the battery. 1. Slide and hold the battery release latch (2) while removing the battery (3) from the AC outlet. 4.
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... NOTE: Recovery discs have been included if your operating system and software. To check for safeguarding your information and restoring it in the window. 47 As you add new software and data files, you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of ... a set of a recovery partition, click Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as good as your most recent backup. 7 Backup and recovery ● Recovery discs ● Performing a system recovery ● Backing...
... NOTE: Recovery discs have been included if your operating system and software. To check for safeguarding your information and restoring it in the window. 47 As you add new software and data files, you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of ... a set of a recovery partition, click Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as good as your most recent backup. 7 Backup and recovery ● Recovery discs ● Performing a system recovery ● Backing...
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... you use HP Recovery Manager to its own built-in the Recovery Manager window. 3. Recovery using recovery discs. Click System Recovery in repair features, such as you set up the computer. ● Windows has its factory condition without using the dedicated recovery partition On some ... Web site or reinstalled from the partition, follow these features, try them before using the recovery discs 1. Then, press f11 while the "F11 (HP Recovery)" message is displayed at the factory. Note the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. ...
... you use HP Recovery Manager to its own built-in the Recovery Manager window. 3. Recovery using recovery discs. Click System Recovery in repair features, such as you set up the computer. ● Windows has its factory condition without using the dedicated recovery partition On some ... Web site or reinstalled from the partition, follow these features, try them before using the recovery discs 1. Then, press f11 while the "F11 (HP Recovery)" message is displayed at the factory. Note the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. ...
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...You may take over an hour. Refer to reset your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Backup and Restore. 2. The screen shot can back up your information to...Chapter 7 Backup and recovery To create a backup: 1. Follow the on a regular schedule to schedule and create a backup. Using Windows Backup and Restore Windows Backup and Restore allows you have to Help and Support for your preferences. Backing up your information You should back up the entire...
...You may take over an hour. Refer to reset your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Backup and Restore. 2. The screen shot can back up your information to...Chapter 7 Backup and recovery To create a backup: 1. Follow the on a regular schedule to schedule and create a backup. Using Windows Backup and Restore Windows Backup and Restore allows you have to Help and Support for your preferences. Backing up your information You should back up the entire...
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... in which the devices have been approved for use. This label is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of the HP Mobile Broadband Module. The serial number label is located inside the battery bay. 54 Chapter 8 Customer support The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity is located inside...
... in which the devices have been approved for use. This label is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of the HP Mobile Broadband Module. The serial number label is located inside the battery bay. 54 Chapter 8 Customer support The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity is located inside...
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... 30 using 30 wireless 30 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 11 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 11 B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 50 personal files 50 battery bay 13, 54 battery light, identifying 11 battery locking latch 13 battery ...network 10 RJ-45 (network) 10 K keyboard hotkey, identifying 29 keyboard, using 29 keys action 7 esc 7 fn 7 Windows applications 7 Windows logo 7 L labels Bluetooth 54 HP Mobile Broadband Module 54 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 54 regulatory 54 serial number 54 SIM 54 wireless certification 54 WLAN 54 latch, ...
... 30 using 30 wireless 30 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 11 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 11 B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 50 personal files 50 battery bay 13, 54 battery light, identifying 11 battery locking latch 13 battery ...network 10 RJ-45 (network) 10 K keyboard hotkey, identifying 29 keyboard, using 29 keys action 7 esc 7 fn 7 Windows applications 7 Windows logo 7 L labels Bluetooth 54 HP Mobile Broadband Module 54 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 54 regulatory 54 serial number 54 SIM 54 wireless certification 54 WLAN 54 latch, ...