Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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... button for at the notebook, contact HP for technical assistance Symptom: LEDs glow, but does not start Count number of a disk drive and fan turning. Symptom: LED lights do not glow, display is black, computer does not start normally, identify the specific problem symptom listed below ... failure. Connect a different battery and disconnect AC power adapter. If there is no battery or AC power at least 15 seconds. 3. HP Notebook PCs - Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist Print and use recovery disk to recover the computer to resolve problems when computer does not...
... button for at the notebook, contact HP for technical assistance Symptom: LEDs glow, but does not start Count number of a disk drive and fan turning. Symptom: LED lights do not glow, display is black, computer does not start normally, identify the specific problem symptom listed below ... failure. Connect a different battery and disconnect AC power adapter. If there is no battery or AC power at least 15 seconds. 3. HP Notebook PCs - Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist Print and use recovery disk to recover the computer to resolve problems when computer does not...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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... network 26 Setting up a wireless network 27 Connecting to a wired network 29 Chapter 7: Using software Identifying installed software 31 Using HP TouchSmart software or HP MediaSmart software 31 Installing software from an optical disc 32 Creating (burning) a CD or DVD 32 Updating the software installed on... 41 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 41 Traveling and shipping 41 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources 43 Quick troubleshooting 43 Appendix B: Specifications Operating environment 47 Input power 47 Expansion port 3 input/output signals (select models only 48...
... network 26 Setting up a wireless network 27 Connecting to a wired network 29 Chapter 7: Using software Identifying installed software 31 Using HP TouchSmart software or HP MediaSmart software 31 Installing software from an optical disc 32 Creating (burning) a CD or DVD 32 Updating the software installed on... 41 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 41 Traveling and shipping 41 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources 43 Quick troubleshooting 43 Appendix B: Specifications Operating environment 47 Input power 47 Expansion port 3 input/output signals (select models only 48...
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..., see Chapter 8, "Backup and recovery." Notebook Essentials 1 Then, read this guide before using the computer. Introducing HP QuickWeb (select models only) After you protect and maintain the computer. Antivirus software helps protect the computer from damage caused by viruses. Getting to follow the steps in identifying specific components of the full factory image...
..., see Chapter 8, "Backup and recovery." Notebook Essentials 1 Then, read this guide before using the computer. Introducing HP QuickWeb (select models only) After you protect and maintain the computer. Antivirus software helps protect the computer from damage caused by viruses. Getting to follow the steps in identifying specific components of the full factory image...
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Chapter 2: What's new? Click Navigational flicks and editing flicks, and then click Customize. 3. These preferences are specific to change or test click settings: 1. Click OK. Setting touchscreen preferences To set touchscreen preferences: ■ For clicks, flicks, and visual feedback, select Start > ... apply to the touch screen and the computer. ■ For left-handed or right-handed users, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Tablet PC Settings > General tab. Notebook Essentials 10 These preferences are specific to any pointing device in the system.
Chapter 2: What's new? Click Navigational flicks and editing flicks, and then click Customize. 3. These preferences are specific to change or test click settings: 1. Click OK. Setting touchscreen preferences To set touchscreen preferences: ■ For clicks, flicks, and visual feedback, select Start > ... apply to the touch screen and the computer. ■ For left-handed or right-handed users, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Tablet PC Settings > General tab. Notebook Essentials 10 These preferences are specific to any pointing device in the system.
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... User Guides disc included with some models. The Safety & Comfort Guide also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. or region-specific support, go to the user guides, Help and Support also provides information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and accessing... region, and then follow the on the web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. To access this document, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides, or see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Notebook Essentials 20 For country- The Safety & Comfort Guide is also ...
... User Guides disc included with some models. The Safety & Comfort Guide also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. or region-specific support, go to the user guides, Help and Support also provides information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and accessing... region, and then follow the on the web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. To access this document, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides, or see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Notebook Essentials 20 For country- The Safety & Comfort Guide is also ...
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... specific security criteria. Many software updates contain security enhancements. ■ Use a firewall. Some firewalls also monitor outgoing traffic. Protecting your privacy When using the computer for unauthorized persons to obtain information about you or the computer. Notebook ...Essentials 21 Antivirus software detects most cases, repairs damage they have caused. Firewall software monitors incoming traffic on the computer. ■ Your version of Norton Internet Security includes 60 days of the computer: ■ Keep the operating system and software updated. HP...
... specific security criteria. Many software updates contain security enhancements. ■ Use a firewall. Some firewalls also monitor outgoing traffic. Protecting your privacy When using the computer for unauthorized persons to obtain information about you or the computer. Notebook ...Essentials 21 Antivirus software detects most cases, repairs damage they have caused. Firewall software monitors incoming traffic on the computer. ■ Your version of Norton Internet Security includes 60 days of the computer: ■ Keep the operating system and software updated. HP...
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... folder named Online Services. Click the network icon in which you : ■ Already have an Internet account and would like to an existing wireless network: 1. Notebook Essentials 25 Using the Windows Connect to the Internet wizard Use the Windows Connect to the Internet wizard to connect to the Internet if you... 6: Networking Using Internet Services & Offers If the Internet Services & Offers utility is not available in the country or region where you with such information as a specific IP address and POP3 and SMTP settings.
... folder named Online Services. Click the network icon in which you : ■ Already have an Internet account and would like to an existing wireless network: 1. Notebook Essentials 25 Using the Windows Connect to the Internet wizard Use the Windows Connect to the Internet wizard to connect to the Internet if you... 6: Networking Using Internet Services & Offers If the Internet Services & Offers utility is not available in the country or region where you with such information as a specific IP address and POP3 and SMTP settings.
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...up and create a backup. ✎ Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your hard drive at a specific point in time. You can reverse the restoration. You might take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to set up your system... for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. Notebook Essentials 34 Chapter 8: Backup and recovery Using Windows Backup and Restore To create a backup using Windows Backup and Restore: ✎ Be sure that...
...up and create a backup. ✎ Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your hard drive at a specific point in time. You can reverse the restoration. You might take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to set up your system... for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. Notebook Essentials 34 Chapter 8: Backup and recovery Using Windows Backup and Restore To create a backup using Windows Backup and Restore: ✎ Be sure that...
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...capable of the computer. Input power Operating voltage Operating current Rating 18.5 V dc or 19.0 V dc 3.5 A, 4.74 A, or 6.50 A ✎ This product is supplied by HP for IT power systems in Norway with the computer. Although the computer can be found on the system regulatory label on DC power, which is... powered from a standalone DC power source, it should be helpful if you plan to 40,000 ft Input power The power information in this computer. Notebook Essentials 42 Appendix B: Specifications Operating environment The operating environment information in the following...
...capable of the computer. Input power Operating voltage Operating current Rating 18.5 V dc or 19.0 V dc 3.5 A, 4.74 A, or 6.50 A ✎ This product is supplied by HP for IT power systems in Norway with the computer. Although the computer can be found on the system regulatory label on DC power, which is... powered from a standalone DC power source, it should be helpful if you plan to 40,000 ft Input power The power information in this computer. Notebook Essentials 42 Appendix B: Specifications Operating environment The operating environment information in the following...
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...be helpful if you plan to use an optional expansion product that connects to 90 W maximum No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Notebook Essentials 43 The term expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion port.) The following table identifies the input and output signals supported... by the expansion port 3 on the computer. (The computer has only one expansion port. Appendix B: Specifications Expansion port 3 input/output signals (select models only) The signal information in VGA Power button Volume control (up/down) Mute/unmute status Support...
...be helpful if you plan to use an optional expansion product that connects to 90 W maximum No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Notebook Essentials 43 The term expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion port.) The following table identifies the input and output signals supported... by the expansion port 3 on the computer. (The computer has only one expansion port. Appendix B: Specifications Expansion port 3 input/output signals (select models only) The signal information in VGA Power button Volume control (up/down) Mute/unmute status Support...
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... shock 22 environmental specifications 47 expansion port, specifications 48 external devices, troubleshooting 45 F firewalls 21 flicking, touch screen 7 H HP 11 HP QuickWeb 1 humidity specifications 47 Notebook Essentials I identifying software 31 IEC 60950 compliance 22, 44 input power specifications 47 Internet choosing ...Norton Internet Security 21 notification, identifying icons 14 O operating environment specifications 47 overheating, computer 44 P pinching touch screen 9 TouchPad 6 posture 22 power cord 22 power specifications 47 power surges 22 power, turning on computer 43 privacy, ...
... shock 22 environmental specifications 47 expansion port, specifications 48 external devices, troubleshooting 45 F firewalls 21 flicking, touch screen 7 H HP 11 HP QuickWeb 1 humidity specifications 47 Notebook Essentials I identifying software 31 IEC 60950 compliance 22, 44 input power specifications 47 Internet choosing ...Norton Internet Security 21 notification, identifying icons 14 O operating environment specifications 47 overheating, computer 44 P pinching touch screen 9 TouchPad 6 posture 22 power cord 22 power specifications 47 power surges 22 power, turning on computer 43 privacy, ...
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...shipping the computer 41 Skype 17 software antivirus 21 identifying 31 safeguarding information 35 troubleshooting 44 updating 33 specifications altitude 47 expansion port 48 humidity 47 input power 47 operating environment 47 temperature 47 startup problems, ...troubleshooting 43 surge protection 22 system recovery 35 system restore points 37 T tapping, touch screen 7 Notebook Essentials Index temperature safety considerations 22, 44 specifications 47 troubleshooting 44 touch screen dragging 8 flicking 7 pinching 9 rotating 9 scrolling 8 setting preferences 10 tapping 7...
...shipping the computer 41 Skype 17 software antivirus 21 identifying 31 safeguarding information 35 troubleshooting 44 updating 33 specifications altitude 47 expansion port 48 humidity 47 input power 47 operating environment 47 temperature 47 startup problems, ...troubleshooting 43 surge protection 22 system recovery 35 system restore points 37 T tapping, touch screen 7 Notebook Essentials Index temperature safety considerations 22, 44 specifications 47 troubleshooting 44 touch screen dragging 8 flicking 7 pinching 9 rotating 9 scrolling 8 setting preferences 10 tapping 7...
HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... to spare parts listings in the following locations: Miscellaneous parts on page 34 and Sequential part number listing on page 35. ● Updated hard drive specifications in the following location: Hard drive...
... to spare parts listings in the following locations: Miscellaneous parts on page 34 and Sequential part number listing on page 35. ● Updated hard drive specifications in the following location: Hard drive...
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... to spare parts listings in the following locations: Miscellaneous parts on page 34 and Sequential part number listing on page 35. ● Updated optical disc specifications in the following location: Blu-ray Writer with DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive on page 110. iv MSG revision history
... to spare parts listings in the following locations: Miscellaneous parts on page 34 and Sequential part number listing on page 35. ● Updated optical disc specifications in the following location: Blu-ray Writer with DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive on page 110. iv MSG revision history
HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... with DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 110 System DMA specifications ...111 UMA system interrupt specifications 112 Discrete system interrupt specifications 113 Switchable graphics system interrupt specifications 114 Switchable graphics system I/O address specifications 115 UMA system I/O address specifications 118 Discrete system I/O address specifications 120 System memory map specifications 123 7 Backup and Recovery 124 Recovering system information 124 Creating...
... with DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 110 System DMA specifications ...111 UMA system interrupt specifications 112 Discrete system interrupt specifications 113 Switchable graphics system interrupt specifications 114 Switchable graphics system I/O address specifications 115 UMA system I/O address specifications 118 Discrete system I/O address specifications 120 System memory map specifications 123 7 Backup and Recovery 124 Recovering system information 124 Creating...
HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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RJ-11 (modem) ...133 Universal Serial Bus ...133 9 Power cord set requirements 134 Requirements for all countries or regions 134 Requirements for specific countries or regions 135 10 Recycling ...136 Battery ...136 Display ...136 Index ...140 x
RJ-11 (modem) ...133 Universal Serial Bus ...133 9 Power cord set requirements 134 Requirements for all countries or regions 134 Requirements for specific countries or regions 135 10 Recycling ...136 Battery ...136 Display ...136 Index ...140 x
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Wireless antennas 15 These antennas are not visible from the outside of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices chapter in Help and Support. To review wireless regulatory notices, see the country-specific section of the computer. NOTE: For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from one or more wireless devices. Wireless antennas Two antennas send and receive signals from obstructions.
Wireless antennas 15 These antennas are not visible from the outside of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices chapter in Help and Support. To review wireless regulatory notices, see the country-specific section of the computer. NOTE: For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from one or more wireless devices. Wireless antennas Two antennas send and receive signals from obstructions.
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Item (1) (2) (3) Description Serial number (s/n) Part number/Product number (p/n) Warranty period Function This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to determine what components and parts are needed. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. Service tag 17 The part number helps a service technician to each product. This number describes the duration of the warranty period for the computer.
Item (1) (2) (3) Description Serial number (s/n) Part number/Product number (p/n) Warranty period Function This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to determine what components and parts are needed. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. Service tag 17 The part number helps a service technician to each product. This number describes the duration of the warranty period for the computer.
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Component replacement procedures 51 The part number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are needed. Describes the duration of the warranty period for the computer. Item (2) (3) Description Part number/Product number (p/n) Warranty period Function Provides specific information about the product's hardware components.
Component replacement procedures 51 The part number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are needed. Describes the duration of the warranty period for the computer. Item (2) (3) Description Part number/Product number (p/n) Warranty period Function Provides specific information about the product's hardware components.
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... Security menu Select Administrator password Power-On Password Function Enter, change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). When enabled, the computer fan is in Windows. Enable/disable...
... Security menu Select Administrator password Power-On Password Function Enter, change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). When enabled, the computer fan is in Windows. Enable/disable...