HP Pavilion Entertainment PC - Quick Reference Guide
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441259-001.book Page iv Wednesday, February 14, 2007 9:21 AM Contents An external device is not working 3-4 The home wireless network connection is not working 3-5 Contacting technical support 3-6 4 Backup and recovery Backing up your information 4-2 When to back up 4-2 Backup suggestions 4-2 Using system restore points 4-3 When to create restore points 4-3 ...
441259-001.book Page iv Wednesday, February 14, 2007 9:21 AM Contents An external device is not working 3-4 The home wireless network connection is not working 3-5 Contacting technical support 3-6 4 Backup and recovery Backing up your information 4-2 When to back up 4-2 Backup suggestions 4-2 Using system restore points 4-3 When to create restore points 4-3 ...
HP Pavilion Entertainment PC - Quick Reference Guide
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...operating system. The home wireless network connection is not working as instructed in the device user guide. Quick Reference 3-5 For compatibility information, refer to its power adapter and the cable modem, and that the wireless device is turned on and the wireless light on the computer is... secure. ❏ The device is receiving electrical power. ❏ The device, especially if it is an older one, is not working If a home wireless network connection is compatible with the device or on the device manufacturer's Web site. 441259-001.book Page 5 Wednesday, February 14,...
...operating system. The home wireless network connection is not working as instructed in the device user guide. Quick Reference 3-5 For compatibility information, refer to its power adapter and the cable modem, and that the wireless device is turned on and the wireless light on the computer is... secure. ❏ The device is receiving electrical power. ❏ The device, especially if it is an older one, is not working If a home wireless network connection is compatible with the device or on the device manufacturer's Web site. 441259-001.book Page 5 Wednesday, February 14,...
Power
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... locations 2 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 or display on or off 9 Using emergency shutdown procedures 9 Initiating...
... locations 2 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 or display on or off 9 Using emergency shutdown procedures 9 Initiating...
Power
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...conservation settings ● Select a short wait for the screen saver, and select a screen saver with low power-use settings. Conserving power as you work , initiate standby or hibernation, or shut down the computer. To access screen saver settings: Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > ...that a battery can run the computer from the computer display to an external display device. ● If you leave your work ● Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them. ● Disconnect external devices...
...conservation settings ● Select a short wait for the screen saver, and select a screen saver with low power-use settings. Conserving power as you work , initiate standby or hibernation, or shut down the computer. To access screen saver settings: Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > ...that a battery can run the computer from the computer display to an external display device. ● If you leave your work ● Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them. ● Disconnect external devices...
Power - Windows XP
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... locations 2 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 or display on or off 9 Using emergency shutdown procedures 9 Initiating...
... locations 2 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 or display on or off 9 Using emergency shutdown procedures 9 Initiating...
Power - Windows XP
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... to an external display device. ● If you are not using them. ● Disconnect external devices that you leave your work ● Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not using that are not plugged into an external ... media cards that a battery can run the computer from the computer display to switch the screen image from a single charge. Conserving power as you work , initiate standby or hibernation, or shut down the computer. Selecting power conservation settings ● Select a short wait for the screen saver, and...
... to an external display device. ● If you are not using them. ● Disconnect external devices that you leave your work ● Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not using that are not plugged into an external ... media cards that a battery can run the computer from the computer display to switch the screen image from a single charge. Conserving power as you work , initiate standby or hibernation, or shut down the computer. Selecting power conservation settings ● Select a short wait for the screen saver, and...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows XP
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..., all wireless devices are disabled , the wireless button will not work until you reenable your wireless devices, not the status of individual devices. If the wireless light is on (blue) when you turn on . NOTE If the wireless devices are turned off. ENWW Wireless button 3 Wireless button The computer has a wireless button, one or more wireless devices, and one wireless device...
..., all wireless devices are disabled , the wireless button will not work until you reenable your wireless devices, not the status of individual devices. If the wireless light is on (blue) when you turn on . NOTE If the wireless devices are turned off. ENWW Wireless button 3 Wireless button The computer has a wireless button, one or more wireless devices, and one wireless device...
Routine Care
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...mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." ● If the computer has a wireless device or a cell phone device installed, such as an 802.11 b/g, a Global System for work and play. Turn off and then disconnect all external media cards, such as conveyor belts, use of..., carry the computer as hand luggage, and do not check it in advance. The airport security devices that check carry-on luggage, such as PC Cards, Secure Digital (SD) Memory Cards, ExpressCards, and so on . For best results, follow the traveling and shipping tips described here. ●...
...mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." ● If the computer has a wireless device or a cell phone device installed, such as an 802.11 b/g, a Global System for work and play. Turn off and then disconnect all external media cards, such as conveyor belts, use of..., carry the computer as hand luggage, and do not check it in advance. The airport security devices that check carry-on luggage, such as PC Cards, Secure Digital (SD) Memory Cards, ExpressCards, and so on . For best results, follow the traveling and shipping tips described here. ●...
Troubleshooting
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Table of contents 1 Quick checklist The computer will not start up...2 The computer screen is blank...3 The software is functioning abnormally 4 The computer is turned on, but is not responding 5 The computer is unusually warm...5 An external device is not working...6 The computer cannot connect to a wireless network 6 2 Customer Care Preparing to contact Customer Care ...9 Contacting Customer Care by e-mail or telephone 9 Taking the computer to a service partner 10 Index ...11 ENWW iii
Table of contents 1 Quick checklist The computer will not start up...2 The computer screen is blank...3 The software is functioning abnormally 4 The computer is turned on, but is not responding 5 The computer is unusually warm...5 An external device is not working...6 The computer cannot connect to a wireless network 6 2 Customer Care Preparing to contact Customer Care ...9 Contacting Customer Care by e-mail or telephone 9 Taking the computer to a service partner 10 Index ...11 ENWW iii
Troubleshooting
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...Select Start > My Computer. a. NOTE If the wireless button is within optimal range of the screen. Open Computer Setup or the Setup utility by ensuring there is no red or yellow marking next to enter setup" message is not working. If the light is off or the Bluetooth or... WWAN device is disabled in the window and select Properties > Hardware tab > Device Manager. Select Start > HP Info Center > HP Wireless Assistant. ● Be sure that the computer wireless antennae are enabled and on or ...
...Select Start > My Computer. a. NOTE If the wireless button is within optimal range of the screen. Open Computer Setup or the Setup utility by ensuring there is no red or yellow marking next to enter setup" message is not working. If the light is off or the Bluetooth or... WWAN device is disabled in the window and select Properties > Hardware tab > Device Manager. Select Start > HP Info Center > HP Wireless Assistant. ● Be sure that the computer wireless antennae are enabled and on or ...