Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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... installed incorrectly, or there is a device conflict or failure. If computer does not start Count number of a disk drive and fan turning. Connect a different battery and disconnect AC power adapter. Symptom: LEDs blink or computer beeps but computer fails to blink or glow, ...and media cards. 2. Perform a Hard Reset 1. Connect a different AC power adapter and remove battery. Connect an external monitor to the notebook. HP Notebook PCs - Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove all CD/DVDs, SD cards, USB devices, peripherals and do not glow when power button is ...
... installed incorrectly, or there is a device conflict or failure. If computer does not start Count number of a disk drive and fan turning. Connect a different battery and disconnect AC power adapter. Symptom: LEDs blink or computer beeps but computer fails to blink or glow, ...and media cards. 2. Perform a Hard Reset 1. Connect a different AC power adapter and remove battery. Connect an external monitor to the notebook. HP Notebook PCs - Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove all CD/DVDs, SD cards, USB devices, peripherals and do not glow when power button is ...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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... a wired network 10 Installing additional hardware and software 11 Installing hardware 11 Locating and installing software 11 Updating the software installed on the computer 11 Turning off the computer 12 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources 13 Quick troubleshooting 13 The computer is unable to start up 13 The computer screen is blank... but not responding 14 The computer is unusually warm 14 An external device is not working 15 The wireless network connection is not working 15 Notebook Essentials iii
... a wired network 10 Installing additional hardware and software 11 Installing hardware 11 Locating and installing software 11 Updating the software installed on the computer 11 Turning off the computer 12 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources 13 Quick troubleshooting 13 The computer is unable to start up 13 The computer screen is blank... but not responding 14 The computer is unusually warm 14 An external device is not working 15 The wireless network connection is not working 15 Notebook Essentials iii
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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...connection without your wireless network. Connect your Web browser and accessing a Web site. e. Notebook Essentials 9 For more information on . 2. If the wireless computer is off, turn it off , turn it on securing your wireless network, refer to change the default network name or enable ... wireless button. b. Test the wireless network by pressing the wireless button. The Windows operating system also provides tools to the Notebook Tour in Help and Support. 3. If the wireless light is off by using the router manufacturer's instructions and your wireless ...
...connection without your wireless network. Connect your Web browser and accessing a Web site. e. Notebook Essentials 9 For more information on . 2. If the wireless computer is off, turn it off , turn it on securing your wireless network, refer to change the default network name or enable ... wireless button. b. Test the wireless network by pressing the wireless button. The Windows operating system also provides tools to the Notebook Tour in Help and Support. 3. If the wireless light is off by using the router manufacturer's instructions and your wireless ...
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... hold the power button for at least 5 seconds. ■ Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. 12 Notebook Essentials Chapter 2: What's next? If you are unable to turn off the computer with these steps, try the following emergency shutdown procedures, in the sequence provided, until shutdown occurs: Ä CAUTION...
... hold the power button for at least 5 seconds. ■ Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. 12 Notebook Essentials Chapter 2: What's next? If you are unable to turn off the computer with these steps, try the following emergency shutdown procedures, in the sequence provided, until shutdown occurs: Ä CAUTION...
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... power. ✎ Use only the AC adapter provided with the computer or one approved by HP for this chapter. ■ Access Web site links and additional information about the computer through Help and Support. Notebook Essentials 13 Click Start, and then click Help and Support. ✎ Although many checkup and...when you press the power button, the following suggestions may help you determine why the computer will not start up If the computer does not turn on battery power or is plugged into an external power source other tools, like Help and Support, can help you fix a problem when ...
... power. ✎ Use only the AC adapter provided with the computer or one approved by HP for this chapter. ■ Access Web site links and additional information about the computer through Help and Support. Notebook Essentials 13 Click Start, and then click Help and Support. ✎ Although many checkup and...when you press the power button, the following suggestions may help you determine why the computer will not start up If the computer does not turn on battery power or is plugged into an external power source other tools, like Help and Support, can help you fix a problem when ...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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...To exit Sleep or Hibernation, briefly press the power button. ■ Sleep and Hibernation are energy-saving features that turn off the computer, one or more of the screen, click the Shut down button, and then clicking Restart. ... devices simultaneously. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The computer screen is blank If the screen is blank but you have not turned off the display. Software is functioning abnormally If the software is unresponsive or responds abnormally, follow these settings may... system while the computer is on but is blocked. 14 Notebook Essentials Then, in Chapter 2.
...To exit Sleep or Hibernation, briefly press the power button. ■ Sleep and Hibernation are energy-saving features that turn off the computer, one or more of the screen, click the Shut down button, and then clicking Restart. ... devices simultaneously. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The computer screen is blank If the screen is blank but you have not turned off the display. Software is functioning abnormally If the software is unresponsive or responds abnormally, follow these settings may... system while the computer is on but is blocked. 14 Notebook Essentials Then, in Chapter 2.
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...overheating, allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Notebook Essentials 15 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting If you suspect that the computer is blue. The wireless network connection is not working If a wireless network connection...printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. An external device is not working as expected: ■ Turn on the device according to the manufacturer's instructions. ■ Be sure that all device connections are secure. ■ Be sure that the ...
...overheating, allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Notebook Essentials 15 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting If you suspect that the computer is blue. The wireless network connection is not working If a wireless network connection...printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. An external device is not working as expected: ■ Turn on the device according to the manufacturer's instructions. ■ Be sure that all device connections are secure. ■ Be sure that the ...
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...discs have been included for computers that do not have a recovery partition. To restore the system from the partition on -screen instructions. 22 Notebook Essentials Press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed at the bottom of the following ways: ❏ Click Start, click... All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Manager. - b. or - Use these steps: 1. Turn on the screen. ✎ It may take several minutes for Startup Menu" message is displayed on or restart the computer, and then press esc ...
...discs have been included for computers that do not have a recovery partition. To restore the system from the partition on -screen instructions. 22 Notebook Essentials Press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed at the bottom of the following ways: ❏ Click Start, click... All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Manager. - b. or - Use these steps: 1. Turn on the screen. ✎ It may take several minutes for Startup Menu" message is displayed on or restart the computer, and then press esc ...
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Turn off and then disconnect all external media cards, such as digital cards and ExpressCards. Ä To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage ..., remove the media from a drive before removing the drive from a drive bay, and before you turn it on. ■ If you are traveling internationally, follow these traveling and shipping tips: ■ Prepare the computer for appliances. 26 Notebook Essentials Back up your information. Shut down the computer. ■ Take along a backup of...
Turn off and then disconnect all external media cards, such as digital cards and ExpressCards. Ä To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage ..., remove the media from a drive before removing the drive from a drive bay, and before you turn it on. ■ If you are traveling internationally, follow these traveling and shipping tips: ■ Prepare the computer for appliances. 26 Notebook Essentials Back up your information. Shut down the computer. ■ Take along a backup of...
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... C cables and cords modem 6 power 26 cleaning the display 25 cleaning the keyboard 25 cleaning the TouchPad 25 computer turning off 12 turning on 13 computer viruses 3 Connect to the Internet wizard 6, 7 connecting to a wired network 10 connecting to an existing... cleaning 25 switching image 14 Notebook Essentials E electric shock 5 emergency shutdown procedures 12, 14 environmental specifications 23 external devices, troubleshooting 15 F firewalls 4 full system recovery 17 H hardware identifying 1, 2 installing 11 Help and Support 1 Hibernation 14 HP Recovery Manager 17 humidity specifications...
... C cables and cords modem 6 power 26 cleaning the display 25 cleaning the keyboard 25 cleaning the TouchPad 25 computer turning off 12 turning on 13 computer viruses 3 Connect to the Internet wizard 6, 7 connecting to a wired network 10 connecting to an existing... cleaning 25 switching image 14 Notebook Essentials E electric shock 5 emergency shutdown procedures 12, 14 environmental specifications 23 external devices, troubleshooting 15 F firewalls 4 full system recovery 17 H hardware identifying 1, 2 installing 11 Help and Support 1 Hibernation 14 HP Recovery Manager 17 humidity specifications...
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... display problems 14 external device problems 15 overheating problems 14 resources 13 software problems 14 startup problems 13 unresponsive computer 14 wireless network problems 15 turning off the computer 12 U unresponsive computer, troubleshooting 14 user guides documentation 1 using system restore 20 V vents 14 vents, precautions 5, 15 viruses 3 W Windows Backup and ...Windows Connect to the Internet wizard 7 wired network connection 10 wireless Internet access 6 wireless network connection 7 wireless network problems, troubleshooting 15 work habits 5 workstation setup 5 Notebook Essentials
... display problems 14 external device problems 15 overheating problems 14 resources 13 software problems 14 startup problems 13 unresponsive computer 14 wireless network problems 15 turning off the computer 12 U unresponsive computer, troubleshooting 14 user guides documentation 1 using system restore 20 V vents 14 vents, precautions 5, 15 viruses 3 W Windows Backup and ...Windows Connect to the Internet wizard 7 wired network connection 10 wireless Internet access 6 wireless network connection 7 wireless network problems, troubleshooting 15 work habits 5 workstation setup 5 Notebook Essentials
Compaq Presario CQ62 Notebook PC and HP G62 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... 2-3 If the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn off , press the button to turn on the computer. ■ When the computer is on, press the button to initiate Sleep. ■ When the computer is in Sleep...
... 2-3 If the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn off , press the button to turn on the computer. ■ When the computer is on, press the button to initiate Sleep. ■ When the computer is in Sleep...
Compaq Presario CQ62 Notebook PC and HP G62 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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.... While handling a drive, avoid touching the connector. ■ Before removing a diskette drive or optical drive, be sure that a diskette or disc is not in Hibernation, turn the computer on surfaces covered with care. Even if the spark is off or in the drive and be sure that the optical drive tray...
.... While handling a drive, avoid touching the connector. ■ Before removing a diskette drive or optical drive, be sure that a diskette or disc is not in Hibernation, turn the computer on surfaces covered with care. Even if the spark is off or in the drive and be sure that the optical drive tray...
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...,000 V Relative humidity 40% 15,000 V 5,000 V 800 V 700 V 4,000 V 5,000 V 20,000 V 11,000 V 55% 7,500 V 3,000 V 400 V 400 V 2,000 V 3,500 V 7,000 V 5,000 V Packaging and transporting guidelines Follow these grounding guidelines when packaging and transporting equipment: ■ To avoid hand contact, transport products... assembly aids and Styrofoam. ■ Handle ESD-sensitive components, parts, and assemblies by as little as possible. ■ Turn off power and input signals before removing items from their containers until the parts arrive at static-free workstations. ■ Avoid...
...,000 V Relative humidity 40% 15,000 V 5,000 V 800 V 700 V 4,000 V 5,000 V 20,000 V 11,000 V 55% 7,500 V 3,000 V 400 V 400 V 2,000 V 3,500 V 7,000 V 5,000 V Packaging and transporting guidelines Follow these grounding guidelines when packaging and transporting equipment: ■ To avoid hand contact, transport products... assembly aids and Styrofoam. ■ Handle ESD-sensitive components, parts, and assemblies by as little as possible. ■ Turn off power and input signals before removing items from their containers until the parts arrive at static-free workstations. ■ Avoid...
Compaq Presario CQ62 Notebook PC and HP G62 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... the battery into the battery bay and pivot the front edge downward until the battery is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you. 2. Turn the computer upside down on , and then shut it 3 from the computer. Disconnect the power from the computer by...
... the battery into the battery bay and pivot the front edge downward until the battery is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you. 2. Turn the computer upside down on , and then shut it 3 from the computer. Disconnect the power from the computer by...
Compaq Presario CQ62 Notebook PC and HP G62 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... The hard drive bracket and hard drive connector, as well as the hard drive bracket screws, are unsure whether the computer is included in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 4-7). Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 2. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws 1 that secure the hard drive...
... The hard drive bracket and hard drive connector, as well as the hard drive bracket screws, are unsure whether the computer is included in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 4-7). Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 2. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws 1 that secure the hard drive...
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If you are unsure whether the computer is included in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 4-7). Disconnect the power from the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC ...
If you are unsure whether the computer is included in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 4-7). Disconnect the power from the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC ...
Compaq Presario CQ62 Notebook PC and HP G62 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... the battery (see "Memory module" on page 4-10). 4-12 Maintenance and Service Guide If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 4-7). 5. Removal and replacement procedures Wireless module Description Spare part number Atheros AR9285 802.11 a/b/g/n 2x2 WiFi adapter 580101-001 Atheros AR9285...
... the battery (see "Memory module" on page 4-10). 4-12 Maintenance and Service Guide If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 4-7). 5. Removal and replacement procedures Wireless module Description Spare part number Atheros AR9285 802.11 a/b/g/n 2x2 WiFi adapter 580101-001 Atheros AR9285...
Compaq Presario CQ62 Notebook PC and HP G62 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...: 1. Innsert a thin tool, such as a screw driver 1, into the release access slot in the hard drive bay. (The disc tray is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down the computer. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Description DVD±RW and CD-RW...
...: 1. Innsert a thin tool, such as a screw driver 1, into the release access slot in the hard drive bay. (The disc tray is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down the computer. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Description DVD±RW and CD-RW...
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... Arabia For use in Spain For use in Switzerland For use in Taiwan For use in Thailand For use in Turkey For use in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 4-14). If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in the United Kingdom Spare part number 595199-BA1 595199...
... Arabia For use in Spain For use in Switzerland For use in Taiwan For use in Thailand For use in Turkey For use in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 4-14). If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in the United Kingdom Spare part number 595199-BA1 595199...