Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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... power connection to blink or glow, and listen for technical assistance. HP Notebook PCs - Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist Print and use recovery disk to recover the computer to help with diagnostics testing Contact HP for at least 15 seconds. 3. Reconnect the AC power adapter ...(do hard reset If memory or hard drive components were replaced, reinstall original components Remove memory modules and replace one-at the notebook, contact HP for the sound of ...
... power connection to blink or glow, and listen for technical assistance. HP Notebook PCs - Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist Print and use recovery disk to recover the computer to help with diagnostics testing Contact HP for at least 15 seconds. 3. Reconnect the AC power adapter ...(do hard reset If memory or hard drive components were replaced, reinstall original components Remove memory modules and replace one-at the notebook, contact HP for the sound of ...
Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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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 in error message Search www.hp.com for latest Microsoft updates Run the anti-virus program Do the tasks listed under, "LEDs glow, fan noise is heard....microsoft.com for terms in error message May be able to start in BIOS mode and run memory and hard drive tests. Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message Search www.hp.com for terms in error message Boot to BIOS Diagnostics (f10) and run memory and hard drive diagnostic...
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 in error message Search www.hp.com for latest Microsoft updates Run the anti-virus program Do the tasks listed under, "LEDs glow, fan noise is heard....microsoft.com for terms in error message May be able to start in BIOS mode and run memory and hard drive tests. Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message Search www.hp.com for terms in error message Boot to BIOS Diagnostics (f10) and run memory and hard drive diagnostic...
Limited warranty and technical support - (1 Year)
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... product features. The battery warranty does not cover changes in the servicing country. Your battery is not warranted and will be required to run an HP diagnostic test. or (d) by modification or service by an authorized representative of the battery included in failure. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of...
... product features. The battery warranty does not cover changes in the servicing country. Your battery is not warranted and will be required to run an HP diagnostic test. or (d) by modification or service by an authorized representative of the battery included in failure. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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... wireless router" section. Your ISP will help set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless computer to the modem, and test the Internet service. 2. If you already have high-speed Internet service, follow these steps: 1. Contact a local ISP to access the Internet. ... wireless computer. To set up a typical home or small office wireless network, which is connected to the Internet and to a wired computer. Notebook Essentials 19 The ISP will give you a User ID and password to purchase high-speed Internet service and a DSL or cable modem. As this...
... wireless router" section. Your ISP will help set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless computer to the modem, and test the Internet service. 2. If you already have high-speed Internet service, follow these steps: 1. Contact a local ISP to access the Internet. ... wireless computer. To set up a typical home or small office wireless network, which is connected to the Internet and to a wired computer. Notebook Essentials 19 The ISP will give you a User ID and password to purchase high-speed Internet service and a DSL or cable modem. As this...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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... icon in home systems usually do not support all programs. ■ A CD-RW or DVD-RW is generally best for burning data files or for testing audio or video recordings before you burn them to a CD or DVD that supports CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW discs, you can be... with MP3 software installed. Chapter 6: Using software ■ Pandora Internet radio (North America only)-Listen to use CD-R to create-data, audio, or video. 26 Notebook Essentials When the installation wizard opens, follow these steps: 1.
... icon in home systems usually do not support all programs. ■ A CD-RW or DVD-RW is generally best for burning data files or for testing audio or video recordings before you burn them to a CD or DVD that supports CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW discs, you can be... with MP3 software installed. Chapter 6: Using software ■ Pandora Internet radio (North America only)-Listen to use CD-R to create-data, audio, or video. 26 Notebook Essentials When the installation wizard opens, follow these steps: 1.
HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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.... ● Protect ESD-sensitive parts and assemblies with pins, leads, or circuitry. ● Turn off power and input signals before inserting or removing connectors or test equipment. 42 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW Be sure that proper materials are selected to avoid static charging. When grounding is wired to ground...
.... ● Protect ESD-sensitive parts and assemblies with pins, leads, or circuitry. ● Turn off power and input signals before inserting or removing connectors or test equipment. 42 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW Be sure that proper materials are selected to avoid static charging. When grounding is wired to ground...
HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...Fan Always On. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Enable/disable the Action Keys. ● POST (power-on self test) f10 and f12 Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for : ◦ Notebook Hard Drive ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key/USB Hard Drive ◦ USB... CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Network Adapter Diagnostics menu Select Function Primary Hard Disk Self Test Run a comprehensive self-test on a secondary hard drive....
...Fan Always On. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Enable/disable the Action Keys. ● POST (power-on self test) f10 and f12 Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for : ◦ Notebook Hard Drive ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key/USB Hard Drive ◦ USB... CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Network Adapter Diagnostics menu Select Function Primary Hard Disk Self Test Run a comprehensive self-test on a secondary hard drive....
HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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..., 36 , 48 specifications 103 hard drive cable, spare part number 22 Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number 25, 29, 36, 48 hard drive self test 99 HDMI port identifying 12 pin assignments 120 headphone (audio-out) jack pin assignments 118 hinge illustrated 26, 27 removal 72 spare part numbers 26...
..., 36 , 48 specifications 103 hard drive cable, spare part number 22 Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number 25, 29, 36, 48 hard drive self test 99 HDMI port identifying 12 pin assignments 120 headphone (audio-out) jack pin assignments 118 hinge illustrated 26, 27 removal 72 spare part numbers 26...
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memory module compartment, identifying 13 memory test 99 microphone (audio-in) jack pin assignments 118 microphone, product description 3 model name 1 monitor port pin assignments 119 monitor port, external 12 mute light, identifying 8 N ..., 33, 56 rubber feet spare part number 36 Rubber Feet Kit, spare part number 45 S Screw Kit spare part number 36 secondary hard drive self test 99 security cable slot, identifying 11 Security menu 98 security, product description 5 selecting in Setup Utility 96 service considerations 39 132 Index ENWW
memory module compartment, identifying 13 memory test 99 microphone (audio-in) jack pin assignments 118 microphone, product description 3 model name 1 monitor port pin assignments 119 monitor port, external 12 mute light, identifying 8 N ..., 33, 56 rubber feet spare part number 36 Rubber Feet Kit, spare part number 45 S Screw Kit spare part number 36 secondary hard drive self test 99 security cable slot, identifying 11 Security menu 98 security, product description 5 selecting in Setup Utility 96 service considerations 39 132 Index ENWW
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... and Environmental Notices. Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Select Start >Control Panel. 2. Click the Test button. To check the record functions: 1. To reduce the risk of background noise. 34 Chapter 4 Multimedia Select Start >All Programs >Accessories >Sound Recorder. 2. Audio The...
... and Environmental Notices. Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Select Start >Control Panel. 2. Click the Test button. To check the record functions: 1. To reduce the risk of background noise. 34 Chapter 4 Multimedia Select Start >All Programs >Accessories >Sound Recorder. 2. Audio The...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... work in storage, depending on AC power. However, a battery in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is off and disconnected from HP. Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshoot > Power, Thermal and Mechanical. 3. Finding battery information in Help and Support 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 maximize battery life ● Information on battery...
... work in storage, depending on AC power. However, a battery in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is off and disconnected from HP. Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshoot > Power, Thermal and Mechanical. 3. Finding battery information in Help and Support 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 maximize battery life ● Information on battery...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... DVD video players. NOTE: The optical drive might arise, and do not constitute defects in the product. LightScribe DVD+R discs Use LightScribe DVD+R discs for testing audio or video recordings before burning them to permanently store large amounts of hard drive files ● Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously DVD...
... DVD video players. NOTE: The optical drive might arise, and do not constitute defects in the product. LightScribe DVD+R discs Use LightScribe DVD+R discs for testing audio or video recordings before burning them to permanently store large amounts of hard drive files ● Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously DVD...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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..., to a disc while the computer is sensitive to the destination disc. Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2. Do not use this computer for testing audio or video recordings before burning them to copy into the drive. Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc. When prompted, remove...
..., to a disc while the computer is sensitive to the destination disc. Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2. Do not use this computer for testing audio or video recordings before burning them to copy into the drive. Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc. When prompted, remove...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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.../disable Fan Always On. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Enable/disable the Action Keys. ● POST (power-on self test) f10 and f12 Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for : ◦ Notebook Hard Drive ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Diskette on password. Main menu Select System information Function ●...
.../disable Fan Always On. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Enable/disable the Action Keys. ● POST (power-on self test) f10 and f12 Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for : ◦ Notebook Hard Drive ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Diskette on password. Main menu Select System information Function ●...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. Setup Utility menus 97 Run a diagnostic test on a secondary hard drive. Select Function ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Network Adapter Diagnostics menu Select Primary Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test Function Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive.
Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. Setup Utility menus 97 Run a diagnostic test on a secondary hard drive. Select Function ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Network Adapter Diagnostics menu Select Primary Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test Function Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive.
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... 101 function keys, identifying 6 G graphic modes, switching 50 H hard drive external 60 primary, installing 63 secondary, installing 66 hard drive self test 97 HDMI port 35 HDMI port, identifying 8 HDMI, connecting 35 headphone (audio-out) jacks 30 headphones 30 Help and Support key 25 Hibernation ...exiting 39 initiated during critical battery level 46 initiating 39 high-definition devices, connecting 35 hotkeys description 26 using 26 HP MediaSmart, starting 33 HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label 12 hubs 68 I icons Connection Manager 13 network 13, 86 wired network 13 ...
... 101 function keys, identifying 6 G graphic modes, switching 50 H hard drive external 60 primary, installing 63 secondary, installing 66 hard drive self test 97 HDMI port 35 HDMI port, identifying 8 HDMI, connecting 35 headphone (audio-out) jacks 30 headphones 30 Help and Support key 25 Hibernation ...exiting 39 initiated during critical battery level 46 initiating 39 high-definition devices, connecting 35 hotkeys description 26 using 26 HP MediaSmart, starting 33 HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label 12 hubs 68 I icons Connection Manager 13 network 13, 86 wired network 13 ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... keys 31 media controls, keys 25 memory module inserting 75 removing 74 memory module compartment cover removing 74 replacing 75 memory module compartment, identifying 9 memory test 97 microphones, internal 30 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 12 minimizing interference 87 modem approval label 12 monitor port, external 8 monitor, connecting 35 mouse, external...
... keys 31 media controls, keys 25 memory module inserting 75 removing 74 memory module compartment cover removing 74 replacing 75 memory module compartment, identifying 9 memory test 97 microphones, internal 30 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 12 minimizing interference 87 modem approval label 12 monitor port, external 8 monitor, connecting 35 mouse, external...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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screen image, switching 25 scrolling TouchPad gesture 22 secondary hard drive self test 97 secondary hard drive, replacing 65 security features 77 passwords 78 security cable 82 security cable slot, identifying 7 Security menu 96 security, wireless 16 selecting ... approval label 12 wireless certification labels 12 troubleshooting burning discs 91 device driver 91 disc play 89, 90 DVD movie play 90 external display 90 HP device drivers 92 optical disc tray 88 optical drive detection 88 Windows drivers 92 turning off the computer 51 U unresponsive system 51 USB cable, connecting...
screen image, switching 25 scrolling TouchPad gesture 22 secondary hard drive self test 97 secondary hard drive, replacing 65 security features 77 passwords 78 security cable 82 security cable slot, identifying 7 Security menu 96 security, wireless 16 selecting ... approval label 12 wireless certification labels 12 troubleshooting burning discs 91 device driver 91 disc play 89, 90 DVD movie play 90 external display 90 HP device drivers 92 optical disc tray 88 optical drive detection 88 Windows drivers 92 turning off the computer 51 U unresponsive system 51 USB cable, connecting...