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...the computer by the hardware manufacturer to the manufacturer's instructions, which may have been released since the computer left the factory. Save your work and close all open applications. 2. 441259-001.book Page 7 Wednesday, February 14, 2007 9:21 AM Next steps 2. To access update... Down. Updating the software installed on the computer as soon as online Help files, or on the computer, follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Many updates provide security enhancements. Important updates to optional software or external devices. Shut down the computer through the operating...
...the computer by the hardware manufacturer to the manufacturer's instructions, which may have been released since the computer left the factory. Save your work and close all open applications. 2. 441259-001.book Page 7 Wednesday, February 14, 2007 9:21 AM Next steps 2. To access update... Down. Updating the software installed on the computer as soon as online Help files, or on the computer, follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Many updates provide security enhancements. Important updates to optional software or external devices. Shut down the computer through the operating...
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...unresponsive or responds abnormally, follow these suggestions: ■ Restart the computer by clicking Start, clicking the arrow next to the computer screen, press fn+f4. Software is turned on but not responding to "Protecting the computer from viruses" in Chapter 2. Shut down the...using the antivirus resources on all open applications. 2. For information about using the standard shutdown procedure: 1. Quick Reference 3-3 Save your work and close all devices. If you press fn+f4 repeatedly, the image alternates among the computer display, one or more external display ...
...unresponsive or responds abnormally, follow these suggestions: ■ Restart the computer by clicking Start, clicking the arrow next to the computer screen, press fn+f4. Software is turned on but not responding to "Protecting the computer from viruses" in Chapter 2. Shut down the...using the antivirus resources on all open applications. 2. For information about using the standard shutdown procedure: 1. Quick Reference 3-3 Save your work and close all devices. If you press fn+f4 repeatedly, the image alternates among the computer display, one or more external display ...
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... ctrl+alt+delete. or - Use the computer only on and off during routine operation. or - But if the computer feels unusually warm, it is not working If an external device does not function as pillows or thick rugs or clothing, to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is blocked. Ä... another hard surface, such as an adjoining printer, or a soft surface, such as expected, follow these suggestions: 3-4 Quick Reference Then, in the lost of the screen, click the Power button. -
... ctrl+alt+delete. or - Use the computer only on and off during routine operation. or - But if the computer feels unusually warm, it is not working If an external device does not function as pillows or thick rugs or clothing, to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is blocked. Ä... another hard surface, such as an adjoining printer, or a soft surface, such as expected, follow these suggestions: 3-4 Quick Reference Then, in the lost of the screen, click the Power button. -
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...Recovery Manager. ✎ Recovery Manager only recovers software that you create or from the recovery discs, follow the installation instructions on the screen. 3. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive. 2. Insert the disc into the optical drive and restart the computer.... Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you have not already tried these steps: 1. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs that was preinstalled at the factory. If you experience system failure or instability. Quick Reference 4-7 Software not provided...
...Recovery Manager. ✎ Recovery Manager only recovers software that you create or from the recovery discs, follow the installation instructions on the screen. 3. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive. 2. Insert the disc into the optical drive and restart the computer.... Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you have not already tried these steps: 1. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs that was preinstalled at the factory. If you experience system failure or instability. Quick Reference 4-7 Software not provided...
HP Pavilion dv6000 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... the complexity of the screen, press f10. Improper repairs can be used even when your Windows operating system is not in the Setup Utility, begin at step 1. The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for startup, security, and other preferences. 1. If the computer is not working or will not..., begin at step 2. Before Windows opens and while the "Press to allow only subassembly-/module-level repair. 2 Troubleshooting Å WARNING: Only authorized technicians trained by HP should repair this equipment.
... the complexity of the screen, press f10. Improper repairs can be used even when your Windows operating system is not in the Setup Utility, begin at step 1. The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for startup, security, and other preferences. 1. If the computer is not working or will not..., begin at step 2. Before Windows opens and while the "Press to allow only subassembly-/module-level repair. 2 Troubleshooting Å WARNING: Only authorized technicians trained by HP should repair this equipment.
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...step 1. Before Windows opens and while "Press to save your Windows® operating system is not working or will not load. ✎ The fingerprint reader (select models only) does not work when accessing the Setup Utility. Use the arrow keys to change the language of the Setup Utility ... 3. When a confirmation prompt with your preference selected is displayed, press enter to enter setup" is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. If the Setup Utility is not already running , begin at step 2. 1. The utility reports information about the computer and provides ...
...step 1. Before Windows opens and while "Press to save your Windows® operating system is not working or will not load. ✎ The fingerprint reader (select models only) does not work when accessing the Setup Utility. Use the arrow keys to change the language of the Setup Utility ... 3. When a confirmation prompt with your preference selected is displayed, press enter to enter setup" is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. If the Setup Utility is not already running , begin at step 2. 1. The utility reports information about the computer and provides ...
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... prompted. Select Application Installation or Driver Installation, and then click Next. 4. Performing a Recovery PC Recovery software allows you to complete the program or driver recovery. 5. PC Recovery works from recovery discs that you create or from a dedicated recovery partition on -screen instructions to repair or restore the system if you have not already tried...
... prompted. Select Application Installation or Driver Installation, and then click Next. 4. Performing a Recovery PC Recovery software allows you to complete the program or driver recovery. 5. PC Recovery works from recovery discs that you create or from a dedicated recovery partition on -screen instructions to repair or restore the system if you have not already tried...
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... from the manufacturer's Web site. Recovering from the Partition on the Hard Drive You can perform a recovery from the partition on -screen instructions. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. To restore the system from the partition, ...features, try them before using Recovery Manager. ✎ Recovery Manager only recovers software that you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs that was preinstalled at the factory. If you have not already tried these steps: 1. Access Recovery Manager in repair...
... from the manufacturer's Web site. Recovering from the Partition on the Hard Drive You can perform a recovery from the partition on -screen instructions. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. To restore the system from the partition, ...features, try them before using Recovery Manager. ✎ Recovery Manager only recovers software that you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs that was preinstalled at the factory. If you have not already tried these steps: 1. Access Recovery Manager in repair...
Multimedia
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...2. After you want to use . Select Start > All Programs. 2. Follow the instructions on -screen instructions. 3. Restart the computer if prompted to play an audio CD, click Windows Media Player. Click OK. 20 Chapter 2 Working with multimedia software ENWW For example, if you select a program from a disc 1. Click a ...select a multimedia program for the media disc. Opening preinstalled multimedia software 1. When the installation wizard opens, follow the on the screen. - NOTE The AutoPlay dialog box allows you want to use Windows Media Player to do the selected action box. 3.
...2. After you want to use . Select Start > All Programs. 2. Follow the instructions on -screen instructions. 3. Restart the computer if prompted to play an audio CD, click Windows Media Player. Click OK. 20 Chapter 2 Working with multimedia software ENWW For example, if you select a program from a disc 1. Click a ...select a multimedia program for the media disc. Opening preinstalled multimedia software 1. When the installation wizard opens, follow the on the screen. - NOTE The AutoPlay dialog box allows you want to use Windows Media Player to do the selected action box. 3.
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Preventing playback disruptions To reduce the possibility of playback disruption: ● Save your work and close all open programs before playing a CD or a DVD. ● Do not connect or disconnect hardware while playing a disc. Otherwise, you want to playing ... power button and then restart the disc. Do you may see the warning message "Putting the computer into hibernation or standby might stop and the screen may resume. - ENWW Preventing playback disruptions 21 If this message is displayed, click No. After you click No: ● Playback may clear. To return to...
Preventing playback disruptions To reduce the possibility of playback disruption: ● Save your work and close all open programs before playing a CD or a DVD. ● Do not connect or disconnect hardware while playing a disc. Otherwise, you want to playing ... power button and then restart the disc. Do you may see the warning message "Putting the computer into hibernation or standby might stop and the screen may resume. - ENWW Preventing playback disruptions 21 If this message is displayed, click No. After you click No: ● Playback may clear. To return to...
Multimedia - Windows XP
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... - ● Playback may stop and the screen may see the warning message "Putting the computer into hibernation or standby might stop the playback. Do not initiate standby or hibernation while playing a disc. Preventing playback disruptions To reduce the possibility of playback disruption: ● Save your work and close all open programs before... message is displayed, click No. After you want to playing the CD or DVD, press the power button and then restart the disc. 22 Chapter 2 Working with multimedia software ENWW
... - ● Playback may stop and the screen may see the warning message "Putting the computer into hibernation or standby might stop the playback. Do not initiate standby or hibernation while playing a disc. Preventing playback disruptions To reduce the possibility of playback disruption: ● Save your work and close all open programs before... message is displayed, click No. After you want to playing the CD or DVD, press the power button and then restart the disc. 22 Chapter 2 Working with multimedia software ENWW
Power
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... Power sources Connecting the AC adapter ...4 3 Standby and hibernation Standby ...5 Hibernation ...6 Initiating standby, hibernation or shutdown 7 When you leave your work 7 When a reliable power supply is unavailable 7 When using wireless communication, or readable or writable media 8 4 Power settings Turning the computer... the charge of the battery 19 Obtaining accurate charge information 19 Displaying charge information on the screen 19 Viewing charge displays 20 Interpreting charge indicators 20 Managing low-battery conditions ...21 Identifying low-battery conditions 21 ENWW iii
... Power sources Connecting the AC adapter ...4 3 Standby and hibernation Standby ...5 Hibernation ...6 Initiating standby, hibernation or shutdown 7 When you leave your work 7 When a reliable power supply is unavailable 7 When using wireless communication, or readable or writable media 8 4 Power settings Turning the computer... the charge of the battery 19 Obtaining accurate charge information 19 Displaying charge information on the screen 19 Viewing charge displays 20 Interpreting charge indicators 20 Managing low-battery conditions ...21 Identifying low-battery conditions 21 ENWW iii
Power
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...To avoid a complete battery discharge, do not leave the computer in standby, the power lights blink. When you resume from standby, your work before initiating standby. Standby reduces power to system components that conserve power and reduce startup time. 3 Standby and hibernation Standby and hibernation are ...energy-saving features that are not in random access memory (RAM), and then the screen is cleared. Connect the computer to the screen where you or by you left off. When standby is stored in use. CAUTION To reduce the risk of ...
...To avoid a complete battery discharge, do not leave the computer in standby, the power lights blink. When you resume from standby, your work before initiating standby. Standby reduces power to system components that conserve power and reduce startup time. 3 Standby and hibernation Standby and hibernation are ...energy-saving features that are not in random access memory (RAM), and then the screen is cleared. Connect the computer to the screen where you or by you left off. When standby is stored in use. CAUTION To reduce the risk of ...
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...remove external media cards. Use Power Options in hibernation: Do not connect the computer to or disconnect the computer from hibernation, your work returns to reenable hibernation: ▲ Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab. When ...battery condition, the system will not automatically save your work before it initiates hibernation: 1. CAUTION To reduce the risk of information loss, save your work while power is in Microsoft® Windows® Control Panel to the screen where you left off . Select Start > Control Panel...
...remove external media cards. Use Power Options in hibernation: Do not connect the computer to or disconnect the computer from hibernation, your work returns to reenable hibernation: ▲ Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab. When ...battery condition, the system will not automatically save your work before it initiates hibernation: 1. CAUTION To reduce the risk of information loss, save your work while power is in Microsoft® Windows® Control Panel to the screen where you left off . Select Start > Control Panel...
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...disconnected from standby. Your work to the screen when you are operating the computer on . When you leave your work When standby is initiated, your work , and then initiate standby. ● Initiate hibernation. ● Shut down the computer. Initiating hibernation saves your work returns instantly to a... external power supply. Initiating standby, hibernation or shutdown The following actions: ● Save your work is stored in random access memory (RAM), and then the screen is in standby or hibernation. If you take one of the following sections explain when to ...
...disconnected from standby. Your work to the screen when you are operating the computer on . When you leave your work When standby is initiated, your work , and then initiate standby. ● Initiate hibernation. ● Shut down the computer. Initiating hibernation saves your work returns instantly to a... external power supply. Initiating standby, hibernation or shutdown The following actions: ● Save your work is stored in random access memory (RAM), and then the screen is in standby or hibernation. If you take one of the following sections explain when to ...
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.... Press the power button. ● The power lights turn on. ● Your work returns to the screen. *If you have been registered to initiate standby. Stand by.* In Windows XP Professional, if Stand by from the list. Click the down arrow. No.... ● ● If the computer is running on , press fn+f5. ● The power lights blink. ● Select Start > Turn Off Computer > ● The screen clears. Allow the system to a network domain, the button you click is not displayed: a. Resume from standby Task Procedure Result Initiate standby. ● With the...
.... Press the power button. ● The power lights turn on. ● Your work returns to the screen. *If you have been registered to initiate standby. Stand by.* In Windows XP Professional, if Stand by from the list. Click the down arrow. No.... ● ● If the computer is running on , press fn+f5. ● The power lights blink. ● Select Start > Turn Off Computer > ● The screen clears. Allow the system to a network domain, the button you click is not displayed: a. Resume from standby Task Procedure Result Initiate standby. ● With the...
Power
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... default. Select Hibernate from hibernation Hibernation cannot be initiated unless it is enabled. A computer running ● initiate hibernation on . ● Your work returns to the screen. *If you have been registered to a network domain, the button you click is the only power source.) ENWW Initiating or restoring from user-... timeouts can be sure that hibernation remains enabled, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab. or - ● The screen clears. ● Select Start > Turn Off Computer.* Then, hold down arrow. The...
... default. Select Hibernate from hibernation Hibernation cannot be initiated unless it is enabled. A computer running ● initiate hibernation on . ● Your work returns to the screen. *If you have been registered to a network domain, the button you click is the only power source.) ENWW Initiating or restoring from user-... timeouts can be sure that hibernation remains enabled, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab. or - ● The screen clears. ● Select Start > Turn Off Computer.* Then, hold down arrow. The...
Power
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To select a Power Scheme: Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Choose a screen saver > Power button. 26 Chapter 7 Batteries ENWW Conserving power as you work ● Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them. ● Disconnect ... you are not using. ● Disable or remove an inserted digital card. ● Use the fn+f8 and fn+f7 hotkeys to adjust screen brightness as you need it. ● Use optional powered speakers instead of the internal speakers, or adjust system volume as you need it. ●...
To select a Power Scheme: Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Choose a screen saver > Power button. 26 Chapter 7 Batteries ENWW Conserving power as you work ● Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them. ● Disconnect ... you are not using. ● Disable or remove an inserted digital card. ● Use the fn+f8 and fn+f7 hotkeys to adjust screen brightness as you need it. ● Use optional powered speakers instead of the internal speakers, or adjust system volume as you need it. ●...
Power - Windows XP
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... Power sources Connecting the AC adapter ...4 3 Standby and hibernation Standby ...5 Hibernation ...6 Initiating standby, hibernation or shutdown 7 When you leave your work 7 When a reliable power supply is unavailable 7 When using wireless communication, or readable or writable media 8 4 Power settings Turning the computer... the charge of the battery 18 Obtaining accurate charge information 18 Displaying charge information on the screen 18 Viewing charge displays 19 Interpreting charge indicators 19 Managing low-battery conditions ...20 Identifying low-battery conditions 20 ENWW iii
... Power sources Connecting the AC adapter ...4 3 Standby and hibernation Standby ...5 Hibernation ...6 Initiating standby, hibernation or shutdown 7 When you leave your work 7 When a reliable power supply is unavailable 7 When using wireless communication, or readable or writable media 8 4 Power settings Turning the computer... the charge of the battery 18 Obtaining accurate charge information 18 Displaying charge information on the screen 18 Viewing charge displays 19 Interpreting charge indicators 19 Managing low-battery conditions ...20 Identifying low-battery conditions 20 ENWW iii
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... avoid a complete battery discharge, do not leave the computer in standby, the power lights blink. When you resume from standby, your work returns to the screen where you or by you left off. ENWW Standby 5 3 Standby and hibernation Standby and hibernation are not in use. Connect the ...system. CAUTION To reduce the risk of information loss, save your work before initiating standby. When the computer is cleared. When standby is initiated, your work is stored in random access memory (RAM), and then the screen is in standby for extended periods. Standby reduces power to an...
... avoid a complete battery discharge, do not leave the computer in standby, the power lights blink. When you resume from standby, your work returns to the screen where you or by you left off. ENWW Standby 5 3 Standby and hibernation Standby and hibernation are not in use. Connect the ...system. CAUTION To reduce the risk of information loss, save your work before initiating standby. When the computer is cleared. When standby is initiated, your work is stored in random access memory (RAM), and then the screen is in standby for extended periods. Standby reduces power to an...