Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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... Memory Diagnostics. Symptom 2: LEDs blink or computer beeps but does not start Blinking LEDs or beep tones indicate a hardware failure during the pre-start up testing. Count number of a disk drive and fan turning. then restart notebook. Connect a different battery and disconnect AC power adapter, then ...and look for the LEDs to blink or glow, and listen for the sound of blinking LEDs or beeping tones to help with diagnostics testing. Contact HP for at least 15 seconds. 3. Disconnect the AC power adapter, remove the battery, and then press and hold the power button ...
... Memory Diagnostics. Symptom 2: LEDs blink or computer beeps but does not start Blinking LEDs or beep tones indicate a hardware failure during the pre-start up testing. Count number of a disk drive and fan turning. then restart notebook. Connect a different battery and disconnect AC power adapter, then ...and look for the LEDs to blink or glow, and listen for the sound of blinking LEDs or beeping tones to help with diagnostics testing. Contact HP for at least 15 seconds. 3. Disconnect the AC power adapter, remove the battery, and then press and hold the power button ...
Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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...mode, and select Restore the BIOS defaults (F9). If possible, turn on power, press F10 to enter BIOS mode, and run Hard Drive Test. If possible, turn on power, press F8 to enter Windows Advanced Boot Options, and select Last Known Good Configuration (Advanced) If ... after resolving a problem When the computer starts into Safe Mode and then run memory and hard drive tests. If all other start-up problems. Run HP Support Assistant from www.hp.com/go/helpandsupport for latest updates. Run Windows Update from www.update.microsoft.com for latest...
...mode, and select Restore the BIOS defaults (F9). If possible, turn on power, press F10 to enter BIOS mode, and run Hard Drive Test. If possible, turn on power, press F8 to enter Windows Advanced Boot Options, and select Last Known Good Configuration (Advanced) If ... after resolving a problem When the computer starts into Safe Mode and then run memory and hard drive tests. If all other start-up problems. Run HP Support Assistant from www.hp.com/go/helpandsupport for latest updates. Run Windows Update from www.update.microsoft.com for latest...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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Replacing the battery ...25 Using external AC power ...25 Testing an AC adapter ...26 Using HP CoolSense (select models only 26 5 External cards and devices ...27 Using Digital Media Slot cards (select models only 27 Inserting a digital card ...27 ... drive performance 37 Using Disk Defragmenter 37 Using Disk Cleanup 37 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only 37 Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 38 Managing power with a parked hard drive 38 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 39 Using optical drives (select models only...
Replacing the battery ...25 Using external AC power ...25 Testing an AC adapter ...26 Using HP CoolSense (select models only 26 5 External cards and devices ...27 Using Digital Media Slot cards (select models only 27 Inserting a digital card ...27 ... drive performance 37 Using Disk Defragmenter 37 Using Disk Cleanup 37 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only 37 Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 38 Managing power with a parked hard drive 38 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 39 Using optical drives (select models only...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... check the audio functions on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Under Program Events, select any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. Checking audio functions on the computer NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone. Save the file to take a photo or...
... check the audio functions on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Under Program Events, select any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. Checking audio functions on the computer NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone. Save the file to take a photo or...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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Finding battery information Help and Support provides the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to save battery life. Using Battery Check ... the results of a power outage. Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to battery power if the AC adapter is disconnected from HP. If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected to the computer. For information...
Finding battery information Help and Support provides the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to save battery life. Using Battery Check ... the results of a power outage. Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to battery power if the AC adapter is disconnected from HP. If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected to the computer. For information...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... ▲ Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP CoolSense. 26 Chapter 4 Power management To test the AC adapter: 1. When the computer is stationary, HP CoolSense prioritizes performance and is connected to Off mode. Contact HP Customer Support for information on . ● The power lights are... adapter to the computer, and then plug it is set to the touch. ● Off-With CoolSense turned off . Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of predefined modes that emphasize computer performance, temperature, and fan speed and noise....
... ▲ Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP CoolSense. 26 Chapter 4 Power management To test the AC adapter: 1. When the computer is stationary, HP CoolSense prioritizes performance and is connected to Off mode. Contact HP Customer Support for information on . ● The power lights are... adapter to the computer, and then plug it is set to the touch. ● Off-With CoolSense turned off . Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of predefined modes that emphasize computer performance, temperature, and fan speed and noise....
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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...sector of the battery. When the Startup Menu is displayed in test-This test repeats the start-up test and checks for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f2. 2. If the battery fails the test, contact HP Customer Support to report the issue and purchase a replacement battery.... If the test detects a damaged sector, it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the hard drive. ...
...sector of the battery. When the Startup Menu is displayed in test-This test repeats the start-up test and checks for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f2. 2. If the battery fails the test, contact HP Customer Support to report the issue and purchase a replacement battery.... If the test detects a damaged sector, it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the hard drive. ...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 cable, connecting 32 1394 devices connecting 32 defined 32 removing 33 A AC adapter, testing 26 action keys media 13 volume 14 administrator password creating 46 entering 46 managing 46 airport security devices 36 antivirus software, using 47 audio functions, ...
Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 cable, connecting 32 1394 devices connecting 32 defined 32 removing 33 A AC adapter, testing 26 action keys media 13 volume 14 administrator password creating 46 entering 46 managing 46 airport security devices 36 antivirus software, using 47 audio functions, ...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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Disk Defragmenter 37 HP Connection Manager 3 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 39 storing a battery 24 switch, power 18 system information, displaying 53 T temperature 24 testing an AC adapter 26 traveling with the computer 24, 57 tray-load optical drive 39 troubleshooting resources 59 turning off the computer 18 turning wireless ...
Disk Defragmenter 37 HP Connection Manager 3 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 39 storing a battery 24 switch, power 18 system information, displaying 53 T temperature 24 testing an AC adapter 26 traveling with the computer 24, 57 tray-load optical drive 39 troubleshooting resources 59 turning off the computer 18 turning wireless ...
Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7
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... grouped in Help and Support. 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 the following features...be equipped with one or more information on wireless technology and connecting to a wireless network, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide and information and Web site links provided in a desktop folder named Online Services. Using an ... network cable to connect your wireless computer to the modem, and test the Internet service. Turn on .
... grouped in Help and Support. 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 the following features...be equipped with one or more information on wireless technology and connecting to a wireless network, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide and information and Web site links provided in a desktop folder named Online Services. Using an ... network cable to connect your wireless computer to the modem, and test the Internet service. Turn on .
HP Pavilion dm4 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... selected to dissipate electric charges. Handle these items only at static-free workstations. ● Place items on a grounded surface before inserting or removing connectors or test equipment. 34 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Be sure that mechanized equipment used for moving materials is not possible, use fixtures made of nonconductive materials...
... selected to dissipate electric charges. Handle these items only at static-free workstations. ● Place items on a grounded surface before inserting or removing connectors or test equipment. 34 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Be sure that mechanized equipment used for moving materials is not possible, use fixtures made of nonconductive materials...
HP Pavilion dm4 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...drive ◦ USB floppy ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this menu option is called Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Setup Utility menus 85 NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Enable/...disable action keys. Run a comprehensive self test on the hard drive. Run a diagnostic test on the system memory. Select Action Keys Mode Boot Options To...
...drive ◦ USB floppy ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this menu option is called Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Setup Utility menus 85 NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Enable/...disable action keys. Run a comprehensive self test on the hard drive. Run a diagnostic test on the system memory. Select Action Keys Mode Boot Options To...
HP Pavilion dm4 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...21, 24, 27, 45 hard drive cover illustrated 23 removal 45 hard drive self test 85 HDMI port, identifying 12 headphone (audio-out) jack 11 heat sink, spare part numbers 28 HP Recovery Manager 93 I integrated webcam light, identifying 13 internal microphones, identifying 13 J jacks..., spare part numbers 24 memory module product description 1 removal 39 spare part numbers 21, 27, 39 memory module compartment, identifying 15 memory test 85 microphone (audio in) jack, identifying 11 microphone, product description 2 mini-card compartment cover, illustrated 23 model name 1 mute light, identifying...
...21, 24, 27, 45 hard drive cover illustrated 23 removal 45 hard drive self test 85 HDMI port, identifying 12 headphone (audio-out) jack 11 heat sink, spare part numbers 28 HP Recovery Manager 93 I integrated webcam light, identifying 13 internal microphones, identifying 13 J jacks..., spare part numbers 24 memory module product description 1 removal 39 spare part numbers 21, 27, 39 memory module compartment, identifying 15 memory test 85 microphone (audio in) jack, identifying 11 microphone, product description 2 mini-card compartment cover, illustrated 23 model name 1 mute light, identifying...
HP Pavilion dm4 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... number 25 rubber feet spare part number 27 Rubber Feet Kit, spare part number 37 S Screw Kit, spare part number 27 secondary hard drive self test 85 security cable slot, identifying 11 Security menu 84 security, product description 4 serial number 16, 36 service considerations 31 serviceability, product description 4 Setup Utility changing...
... number 25 rubber feet spare part number 27 Rubber Feet Kit, spare part number 37 S Screw Kit, spare part number 27 secondary hard drive self test 85 security cable slot, identifying 11 Security menu 84 security, product description 4 serial number 16, 36 service considerations 31 serviceability, product description 4 Setup Utility changing...