HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 60 Using Setup Utility ...60 Starting Setup Utility ...60 Changing the language of Setup Utility 60 Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility 61 Displaying system information 61 Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility 62 Exiting Setup Utility ...62 Updating the BIOS ...62 Determining the BIOS version 62 Downloading a BIOS update 63 Using System Diagnostics ...64 Appendix A Traveling with the computer ...65 Appendix B Troubleshooting resources ...67 Appendix C Electrostatic Discharge ...68 Index ...69 ix
9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 60 Using Setup Utility ...60 Starting Setup Utility ...60 Changing the language of Setup Utility 60 Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility 61 Displaying system information 61 Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility 62 Exiting Setup Utility ...62 Updating the BIOS ...62 Determining the BIOS version 62 Downloading a BIOS update 63 Using System Diagnostics ...64 Appendix A Traveling with the computer ...65 Appendix B Troubleshooting resources ...67 Appendix C Electrostatic Discharge ...68 Index ...69 ix
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...prevent the computer from a variety of the computer Computer viruses Unauthorized access to data Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Unauthorized access to your information. 7...only) ● Power-on password ● Fingerprint reader Antivirus software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● File encryption Administrator password Critical security updates from Microsoft User password Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable) Using passwords A password is...
...prevent the computer from a variety of the computer Computer viruses Unauthorized access to data Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Unauthorized access to your information. 7...only) ● Power-on password ● Fingerprint reader Antivirus software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● File encryption Administrator password Critical security updates from Microsoft User password Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable) Using passwords A password is...
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... To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the factory, follow the on the HP Web site are not visible, press... esc to return to the menu display. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Updating the BIOS Updated versions of the system BIOS currently installed. 62 Chapter 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System...
... To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the factory, follow the on the HP Web site are not visible, press... esc to return to the menu display. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Updating the BIOS Updated versions of the system BIOS currently installed. 62 Chapter 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System...
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... the Exit icon in the lower-left corner of the path to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. During the download and installation, follow these steps: a. Windows XP-Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software...using the AC adapter. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that is running on your computer and access the BIOS update you want to the hard drive. At the download area, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the...
... the Exit icon in the lower-left corner of the path to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. During the download and installation, follow these steps: a. Windows XP-Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software...using the AC adapter. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that is running on your computer and access the BIOS update you want to the hard drive. At the download area, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the...
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...the lower-left corner of the hard drive. If the battery fails the test, contact HP support to stop a diagnostics test while it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately...hard drive. When the Startup Menu is functioning properly. 3. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. NOTE: After a message on or restart the computer. Using System Diagnostics System Diagnostics allows...Startup Menu" message is running, press esc. 64 Chapter 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Click the diagnostic test you to run diagnostic tests to run, and then follow ...
...the lower-left corner of the hard drive. If the battery fails the test, contact HP support to stop a diagnostics test while it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately...hard drive. When the Startup Menu is functioning properly. 3. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. NOTE: After a message on or restart the computer. Using System Diagnostics System Diagnostics allows...Startup Menu" message is running, press esc. 64 Chapter 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Click the diagnostic test you to run diagnostic tests to run, and then follow ...
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...levels 26 replacing 28 storing 28 Battery Check 26 battery information, finding 25 battery power 25 battery temperature 28 BIOS determining version 62 downloading an update 63 updating 62 Bluetooth device 2, 9 buttons media 15 power 21 volume 16 wireless 3 C cables 1394 40 eSATA... 5 Connection Manager 4 connector, docking 43 conservation, power 27 creating a wireless connection 2 critical battery level 22, 27 critical security updates, installing 56 D digital card inserting 31 removing 32 supported formats 31 Disk Cleanup software 45 Disk Defragmenter software 45 DisplayPort, connecting 18...
...levels 26 replacing 28 storing 28 Battery Check 26 battery information, finding 25 battery power 25 battery temperature 28 BIOS determining version 62 downloading an update 63 updating 62 Bluetooth device 2, 9 buttons media 15 power 21 volume 16 wireless 3 C cables 1394 40 eSATA... 5 Connection Manager 4 connector, docking 43 conservation, power 27 creating a wireless connection 2 critical battery level 22, 27 critical security updates, installing 56 D digital card inserting 31 removing 32 supported formats 31 Disk Cleanup software 45 Disk Defragmenter software 45 DisplayPort, connecting 18...
Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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...computer can usually bypass the error and continue to run the notebook in Safe mode to install an updated BIOS or driver. Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message. Search www.hp.com for terms in error message. If possible, turn on power, press F10 to ...Microsoft updates. Run the anti-virus program. 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 power, press F10 to enter BIOS mode,...
...computer can usually bypass the error and continue to run the notebook in Safe mode to install an updated BIOS or driver. Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message. Search www.hp.com for terms in error message. If possible, turn on power, press F10 to ...Microsoft updates. Run the anti-virus program. 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 power, press F10 to enter BIOS mode,...
Getting Started Compaq Notebook - Windows 7
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... How to set up the computer ● Help to use the keyboard and pointing devices - Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation. 2 Chapter 1 Welcome Finding information The computer comes with several resources to access technical support region, and follow the on-...Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation. ● How to perform a backup and recovery ● How to update the software Help and Support ● Operating system information To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates Support. ● Troubleshooting ...
... How to set up the computer ● Help to use the keyboard and pointing devices - Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation. 2 Chapter 1 Welcome Finding information The computer comes with several resources to access technical support region, and follow the on-...Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation. ● How to perform a backup and recovery ● How to update the software Help and Support ● Operating system information To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates Support. ● Troubleshooting ...
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... - Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507 Please include your product number, warranty period (found on the CD/DVD provided in the box. or - HP Web site To access this Web site, go to http://www.hp.com/ergo. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation > ...your serial number label), name, and postal address. Go to http://www.hp.com/ support. ● Support information ● Ordering parts and finding additional help ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates ● Accessories available for the device Limited Warranty* Warranty information To access ...
... - Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507 Please include your product number, warranty period (found on the CD/DVD provided in the box. or - HP Web site To access this Web site, go to http://www.hp.com/ergo. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation > ...your serial number label), name, and postal address. Go to http://www.hp.com/ support. ● Support information ● Ordering parts and finding additional help ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates ● Accessories available for the device Limited Warranty* Warranty information To access ...
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.... Help and Support also provides automated troubleshooting and links to the "Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics" chapter in Setup Utility. f3 Increases the screen brightness level incrementally...the external VGA video standard. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in the HP Notebook Reference Guide for instructions. Icon Key Description f1 Opens Help and Support, which...provides information about your Windows operating system and computer, answers to questions and tutorials, and updates to the system. f8 Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section...
.... Help and Support also provides automated troubleshooting and links to the "Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics" chapter in Setup Utility. f3 Increases the screen brightness level incrementally...the external VGA video standard. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in the HP Notebook Reference Guide for instructions. Icon Key Description f1 Opens Help and Support, which...provides information about your Windows operating system and computer, answers to questions and tutorials, and updates to the system. f8 Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section...