Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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... 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 the notebook, contact HP to purchase a replacement battery or AC adapter. Reconnect the AC power adapter (do a Hard Reset. If memory or hard drive components...
... 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 the notebook, contact HP to purchase a replacement battery or AC adapter. Reconnect the AC power adapter (do a Hard Reset. If memory or hard drive components...
Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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...Note: All programs and data are destroyed during startup or boot Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message. Search www.hp.com for terms in error message. If possible, turn on system failure to view error message. Run Repair Your Computer. ... When the computer starts into Safe Mode and then run Windows Update. 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 Microsoft updates. Run ...
...Note: All programs and data are destroyed during startup or boot Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message. Search www.hp.com for terms in error message. If possible, turn on system failure to view error message. Run Repair Your Computer. ... When the computer starts into Safe Mode and then run Windows Update. 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 Microsoft updates. Run ...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... be liable for HP products and services are U.S. Microsoft and Windows are set forth in the U.S. © Copyright 2011 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Bluetooth is a U.S. The only warranties for ...
... be liable for HP products and services are U.S. Microsoft and Windows are set forth in the U.S. © Copyright 2011 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Bluetooth is a U.S. The only warranties for ...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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Safety warning notice WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950). The computer and the AC adapter comply with the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Do not allow the AC adapter to come into contact with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of overheating the computer, do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during ...
Safety warning notice WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950). The computer and the AC adapter comply with the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Do not allow the AC adapter to come into contact with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of overheating the computer, do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during ...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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...(select models only) ...2 Creating a wireless connection ...2 Identifying wireless and network status icons 2 Turning wireless devices on or off 3 Using HP Connection Manager (select models only 3 Using operating system controls 4 Using a WLAN ...4 Connecting to an existing WLAN 4 Setting up a ...new WLAN ...4 Protecting your WLAN ...5 Roaming to another network 6 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only 6 Inserting a SIM ...6 Removing a SIM ...7 Using GPS (select models only) ...7 Using Bluetooth wireless devices ...8...
...(select models only) ...2 Creating a wireless connection ...2 Identifying wireless and network status icons 2 Turning wireless devices on or off 3 Using HP Connection Manager (select models only 3 Using operating system controls 4 Using a WLAN ...4 Connecting to an existing WLAN 4 Setting up a ...new WLAN ...4 Protecting your WLAN ...5 Roaming to another network 6 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only 6 Inserting a SIM ...6 Removing a SIM ...7 Using GPS (select models only) ...7 Using Bluetooth wireless devices ...8...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... power plans ...20 Viewing the current power plan 20 Selecting a different power plan 20 Customizing power plans 21 Setting password protection on wakeup 21 Using HP Power Manager (select models only 21 Using battery power ...22 Finding battery information 22 Using Battery Check ...22 Displaying the remaining battery charge 23 Maximizing...
... power plans ...20 Viewing the current power plan 20 Selecting a different power plan 20 Customizing power plans 21 Setting password protection on wakeup 21 Using HP Power Manager (select models only 21 Using battery power ...22 Finding battery information 22 Using Battery Check ...22 Displaying the remaining battery charge 23 Maximizing...
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 ...hard 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 ...hard 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...
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Inserting an optical disc ...39 Tray load ...39 Slot load ...40 Removing an optical disc 40 Tray load ...40 When the disc tray opens normally 41 When the disc tray fails to open normally 41 Slot load ...42 Sharing optical drives ...43 Using RAID (select models only) ...43 7 Security ...44 Protecting the computer ...44 Using passwords ...44 Setting passwords in Windows 45 Setting passwords in Setup Utility (BIOS 45 Managing an administrator password 46 Entering an administrator password 46 Managing a power-on password 47 Entering a power-on password 47 Using antivirus software ...47 ...
Inserting an optical disc ...39 Tray load ...39 Slot load ...40 Removing an optical disc 40 Tray load ...40 When the disc tray opens normally 41 When the disc tray fails to open normally 41 Slot load ...42 Sharing optical drives ...43 Using RAID (select models only) ...43 7 Security ...44 Protecting the computer ...44 Using passwords ...44 Setting passwords in Windows 45 Setting passwords in Setup Utility (BIOS 45 Managing an administrator password 46 Entering an administrator password 46 Managing a power-on password 47 Entering a power-on password 47 Using antivirus software ...47 ...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS 53 Exiting Setup Utility (BIOS 54 Updating the BIOS ...54 Determining the BIOS version 54 Downloading a BIOS update 55 Using System Diagnostics ...56 Appendix A Traveling with the computer ...57 Appendix B Troubleshooting resources ...59 Appendix C Electrostatic Discharge ...60 Index ...61 ix
Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS 53 Exiting Setup Utility (BIOS 54 Updating the BIOS ...54 Determining the BIOS version 54 Downloading a BIOS update 55 Using System Diagnostics ...56 Appendix A Traveling with the computer ...57 Appendix B Troubleshooting resources ...59 Appendix C Electrostatic Discharge ...60 Index ...61 ix
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...-Describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits for computer users. or region-specific support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer, including product-specific features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications. ● Help and Support-Contains information...computer. Finding more information about your country or region, and follow the on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. Finding more information...
...-Describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits for computer users. or region-specific support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer, including product-specific features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications. ● Help and Support-Contains information...computer. Finding more information about your country or region, and follow the on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. Finding more information...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Description Indicates that one or more network devices are on. HP Connection Manager Wired network (connected) Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you can connect to the Internet. Creating a wireless connection Your computer may be...select models only) Your computer supports two types of the following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device ● HP Mobile Broadband Module (wireless wide area network (WWAN)) ● Bluetooth® device For more information on wireless technology, refer to the...
... network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Description Indicates that one or more network devices are on. HP Connection Manager Wired network (connected) Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you can connect to the Internet. Creating a wireless connection Your computer may be...select models only) Your computer supports two types of the following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device ● HP Mobile Broadband Module (wireless wide area network (WWAN)) ● Bluetooth® device For more information on wireless technology, refer to the...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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..., and then click the power button next to the Getting Started guide for connecting to a network. To open HP Connection Manager: ▲ Click the HP Connection Manager icon in the notification area, at the far right of the wireless button on your wireless devices, an... status, power status, SIM details, and SMS messages. Status information and notifications are not connected to the Internet using HP Connection Manager: ▲ Right-click the HP Connection Manager icon in the taskbar. - or - For more network devices are available. Indicates that no wireless connections ...
..., and then click the power button next to the Getting Started guide for connecting to a network. To open HP Connection Manager: ▲ Click the HP Connection Manager icon in the notification area, at the far right of the wireless button on your wireless devices, an... status, power status, SIM details, and SMS messages. Status information and notifications are not connected to the Internet using HP Connection Manager: ▲ Right-click the HP Connection Manager icon in the taskbar. - or - For more network devices are available. Indicates that no wireless connections ...
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A WLAN is composed of other electronic devices or structural barriers such as walls and floors. Click the network icon in the notification area, at the far right of a wireless router or access point. Click Connect. NOTE: If no WLANs are listed, you are out of range of the taskbar. 3. Using a WLAN A wireless connection connects the computer to enter a network security code. If the network is made, you can choose to manually search for and connect to a network or to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair network problems. To use operating system controls: ...
A WLAN is composed of other electronic devices or structural barriers such as walls and floors. Click the network icon in the notification area, at the far right of a wireless router or access point. Click Connect. NOTE: If no WLANs are listed, you are out of range of the taskbar. 3. Using a WLAN A wireless connection connects the computer to enter a network security code. If the network is made, you can choose to manually search for and connect to a network or to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair network problems. To use operating system controls: ...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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...-Your computer supports three encryption protocols: ◦ Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) ◦ Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) ◦ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) NOTE: HP recommends that you are concerned about the security of your computer in a hotspot, limit your network activities to e-mail that are sent to your network...
...-Your computer supports three encryption protocols: ◦ Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) ◦ Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) ◦ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) NOTE: HP recommends that you are concerned about the security of your computer in a hotspot, limit your network activities to e-mail that are sent to your network...
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...To identify the SIM slot location, refer to Inserting a SIM on page 6 and Removing a SIM on HP Mobile Broadband and how to activate service with mobile network provider service, HP Mobile Broadband gives you , such as a personal identification number (PIN), as well as network information. Close ... Getting Started guide. 1. For information on page 7. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) HP Mobile Broadband enables your computer is off or in most cases is transmitted. only). For additional information, see the...
...To identify the SIM slot location, refer to Inserting a SIM on page 6 and Removing a SIM on HP Mobile Broadband and how to activate service with mobile network provider service, HP Mobile Broadband gives you , such as a personal identification number (PIN), as well as network information. Close ... Getting Started guide. 1. For information on page 7. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) HP Mobile Broadband enables your computer is off or in most cases is transmitted. only). For additional information, see the...
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... refer to the Getting Started guide. 1. 3. Remove the battery. 6. If a SIM is not replaced. 8. Turn on the computer. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is inserted incorrectly, it from the AC outlet. 5. Turn on the computer. Then shut down the computer....Global Positioning System (GPS). Using GPS (select models only) 7 Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, refer to the HP GPS and Location software Help. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. Insert the SIM ...
... refer to the Getting Started guide. 1. 3. Remove the battery. 6. If a SIM is not replaced. 8. Turn on the computer. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is inserted incorrectly, it from the AC outlet. 5. Turn on the computer. Then shut down the computer....Global Positioning System (GPS). Using GPS (select models only) 7 Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, refer to the HP GPS and Location software Help. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. Insert the SIM ...
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... a gateway through Bluetooth is also required. The strength of the cable (2) toward the computer. 8 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) HP does not recommend setting up a personal area network (PAN) of Bluetooth devices. WARNING! Using Bluetooth wireless devices A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that...
... a gateway through Bluetooth is also required. The strength of the cable (2) toward the computer. 8 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) HP does not recommend setting up a personal area network (PAN) of Bluetooth devices. WARNING! Using Bluetooth wireless devices A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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Plug the modem cable into the modem jack (1) on the computer. 2. Plug the modem cable into the modem jack (1) on the computer. 2. or region-specific modem cable adapter Telephone jacks vary by country or region. Connecting a country- Plug the modem cable into the RJ-11 telephone wall jack (2). To connect the modem to a wired network 9 Plug the modem cable into the modem cable adapter (2). Connecting to an analog telephone line that does not have an RJ-11 telephone jack, follow these steps: 1. To use the modem and the modem cable outside the country or region in which ...
Plug the modem cable into the modem jack (1) on the computer. 2. Plug the modem cable into the modem jack (1) on the computer. 2. or region-specific modem cable adapter Telephone jacks vary by country or region. Connecting a country- Plug the modem cable into the RJ-11 telephone wall jack (2). To connect the modem to a wired network 9 Plug the modem cable into the modem cable adapter (2). Connecting to an analog telephone line that does not have an RJ-11 telephone jack, follow these steps: 1. To use the modem and the modem cable outside the country or region in which ...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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Click the Location tab to display your home country or region configuration, add a new configuration for each location in other countries or regions while preserving your location. You can switch among settings at any country or region. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of configuring the modem in a way that violates the telecommunications regulations and laws of the country or region you are visiting, select the country or region in which you will use in which the computer is a location setting for any time. To enable modem use the modem. As you purchased the computer. ...
Click the Location tab to display your home country or region configuration, add a new configuration for each location in other countries or regions while preserving your location. You can switch among settings at any country or region. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of configuring the modem in a way that violates the telecommunications regulations and laws of the country or region you are visiting, select the country or region in which you will use in which the computer is a location setting for any time. To enable modem use the modem. As you purchased the computer. ...