Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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Disconnect the AC power adapter, remove the battery, and then press and hold the power button for at the notebook, contact HP for technical assistance Symptom: LEDs glow, but computer fails to resolve problems when computer does not startup or boot ...HP for technical assistance. If computer does not start normally, identify the specific problem symptom listed below and take the recommended actions. Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove all CD/DVDs, SD cards, USB devices, peripherals and do not glow, display is no battery or AC power at least 15 seconds. 3. HP Notebook PCs...
Disconnect the AC power adapter, remove the battery, and then press and hold the power button for at the notebook, contact HP for technical assistance Symptom: LEDs glow, but computer fails to resolve problems when computer does not startup or boot ...HP for technical assistance. If computer does not start normally, identify the specific problem symptom listed below and take the recommended actions. Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove all CD/DVDs, SD cards, USB devices, peripherals and do not glow, display is no battery or AC power at least 15 seconds. 3. HP Notebook PCs...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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... network 26 Setting up a wireless network 27 Connecting to a wired network 29 Chapter 7: Using software Identifying installed software 31 Using HP TouchSmart software or HP MediaSmart software 31 Installing software from an optical disc 32 Creating (burning) a CD or DVD 32 Updating the software installed on... 41 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 41 Traveling and shipping 41 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources 43 Quick troubleshooting 43 Appendix B: Specifications Operating environment 47 Input power 47 Expansion port 3 input/output signals (select models only 48...
... network 26 Setting up a wireless network 27 Connecting to a wired network 29 Chapter 7: Using software Identifying installed software 31 Using HP TouchSmart software or HP MediaSmart software 31 Installing software from an optical disc 32 Creating (burning) a CD or DVD 32 Updating the software installed on... 41 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 41 Traveling and shipping 41 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources 43 Quick troubleshooting 43 Appendix B: Specifications Operating environment 47 Input power 47 Expansion port 3 input/output signals (select models only 48...
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... computer, see Chapter 6, "Networking." Updating your antivirus software After connecting to the Internet, be sure to help in identifying specific components of the computer and set up your wired or wireless network and connect to factory settings. Antivirus software helps protect the...protect and maintain the computer. The recovery discs are essential in Help and Support on the computer. Notebook Essentials 1 Getting to create a set up the computer, activate HP QuickWeb. Connecting to the Internet After creating the recovery discs, set of recovery discs of system instability...
... computer, see Chapter 6, "Networking." Updating your antivirus software After connecting to the Internet, be sure to help in identifying specific components of the computer and set up your wired or wireless network and connect to factory settings. Antivirus software helps protect the...protect and maintain the computer. The recovery discs are essential in Help and Support on the computer. Notebook Essentials 1 Getting to create a set up the computer, activate HP QuickWeb. Connecting to the Internet After creating the recovery discs, set of recovery discs of system instability...
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...-screen instructions to the touch screen and the computer. ■ For left-handed or right-handed users, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Tablet PC Settings > General tab. Click OK. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Pen and Touch > Pen Options tab. 2. Setting touchscreen preferences To set... Settings. 3. To change or test click settings: 1. Click Navigational flicks and editing flicks, and then click Customize. 3. Chapter 2: What's new? These preferences are specific to change or create a flick assignment. 4. Notebook Essentials 10
...-screen instructions to the touch screen and the computer. ■ For left-handed or right-handed users, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Tablet PC Settings > General tab. Click OK. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Pen and Touch > Pen Options tab. 2. Setting touchscreen preferences To set... Settings. 3. To change or test click settings: 1. Click Navigational flicks and editing flicks, and then click Customize. 3. Chapter 2: What's new? These preferences are specific to change or create a flick assignment. 4. Notebook Essentials 10
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..., and then follow the on the web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. The Safety & Comfort Guide is also available on -screen instructions. Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. Notebook Essentials 20 or region-specific support, go to the user guides, Help and Support also...
..., and then follow the on the web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. The Safety & Comfort Guide is also available on -screen instructions. Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. Notebook Essentials 20 or region-specific support, go to the user guides, Help and Support also...
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... > Norton Internet Security. Norton Internet Security is exposed to viruses that do not meet specific security criteria. Many software updates contain security enhancements. ■ Use a firewall. Protecting ...days of the computer: ■ Keep the operating system and software updated. HP recommends protecting the computer against newly discovered viruses, keep antivirus software up the... to recover optimal system functionality. Some firewalls also monitor outgoing traffic. Notebook Essentials 21 Protecting your privacy When using the computer for unauthorized persons ...
... > Norton Internet Security. Norton Internet Security is exposed to viruses that do not meet specific security criteria. Many software updates contain security enhancements. ■ Use a firewall. Protecting ...days of the computer: ■ Keep the operating system and software updated. HP recommends protecting the computer against newly discovered viruses, keep antivirus software up the... to recover optimal system functionality. Some firewalls also monitor outgoing traffic. Notebook Essentials 21 Protecting your privacy When using the computer for unauthorized persons ...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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...-click an icon, and then follow the instructions on the Windows desktop or grouped in a desktop folder named Online Services. Click Connect. 4. Notebook Essentials 25 The Internet Services & Offers utility assists with these tasks: ■ Signing up a new Internet account or configure the computer to enable... Offers utility is not available in all regions.) ■ Selected an unlisted ISP and the ISP has provided you with such information as a specific IP address and POP3 and SMTP settings. To set up for using the wizard, select Start > Help and Support > Connect to an existing...
...-click an icon, and then follow the instructions on the Windows desktop or grouped in a desktop folder named Online Services. Click Connect. 4. Notebook Essentials 25 The Internet Services & Offers utility assists with these tasks: ■ Signing up a new Internet account or configure the computer to enable... Offers utility is not available in all regions.) ■ Selected an unlisted ISP and the ISP has provided you with such information as a specific IP address and POP3 and SMTP settings. To set up for using the wizard, select Start > Help and Support > Connect to an existing...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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... power before starting the backup process. ✎ The backup process might be prompted for your system files and settings. You can reverse the restoration. Notebook Essentials 34 Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. You might take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to...change your mind, you can then recover back to that the computer is connected to improve the security of your hard drive at a specific point in time. Create additional restore points to save and name a snapshot of the computer. Follow the on file size and the speed...
... power before starting the backup process. ✎ The backup process might be prompted for your system files and settings. You can reverse the restoration. Notebook Essentials 34 Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. You might take over an hour, depending on -screen instructions to...change your mind, you can then recover back to that the computer is connected to improve the security of your hard drive at a specific point in time. Create additional restore points to save and name a snapshot of the computer. Follow the on file size and the speed...
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...travel internationally with the computer. The computer is capable of the computer. Notebook Essentials 42 Factor Metric U.S. Appendix B: Specifications Operating environment The operating environment information in the following specifications. The computer operates on the bottom of accepting DC power within the following... Operating current Rating 18.5 V dc or 19.0 V dc 3.5 A, 4.74 A, or 6.50 A ✎ This product is supplied by HP for IT power systems in extreme environments. Temperature Operating (writing to optical disc) 5°C to 35°C 41°F to 95°F...
...travel internationally with the computer. The computer is capable of the computer. Notebook Essentials 42 Factor Metric U.S. Appendix B: Specifications Operating environment The operating environment information in the following specifications. The computer operates on the bottom of accepting DC power within the following... Operating current Rating 18.5 V dc or 19.0 V dc 3.5 A, 4.74 A, or 6.50 A ✎ This product is supplied by HP for IT power systems in extreme environments. Temperature Operating (writing to optical disc) 5°C to 35°C 41°F to 95°F...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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... might be helpful if you plan to use an optional expansion product that connects to 90 W maximum No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Notebook Essentials 43 Appendix B: Specifications Expansion port 3 input/output signals (select models only) The signal information in VGA Power button Volume control (up/down) Mute/unmute status Support...
... might be helpful if you plan to use an optional expansion product that connects to 90 W maximum No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Notebook Essentials 43 Appendix B: Specifications Expansion port 3 input/output signals (select models only) The signal information in VGA Power button Volume control (up/down) Mute/unmute status Support...
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... shock 22 environmental specifications 47 expansion port, specifications 48 external devices, troubleshooting 45 F firewalls 21 flicking, touch screen 7 H HP 11 HP QuickWeb 1 humidity specifications 47 Notebook Essentials I identifying software 31 IEC 60950 compliance 22, 44 input power specifications 47 Internet choosing ...Norton Internet Security 21 notification, identifying icons 14 O operating environment specifications 47 overheating, computer 44 P pinching touch screen 9 TouchPad 6 posture 22 power cord 22 power specifications 47 power surges 22 power, turning on computer 43 privacy, ...
... shock 22 environmental specifications 47 expansion port, specifications 48 external devices, troubleshooting 45 F firewalls 21 flicking, touch screen 7 H HP 11 HP QuickWeb 1 humidity specifications 47 Notebook Essentials I identifying software 31 IEC 60950 compliance 22, 44 input power specifications 47 Internet choosing ...Norton Internet Security 21 notification, identifying icons 14 O operating environment specifications 47 overheating, computer 44 P pinching touch screen 9 TouchPad 6 posture 22 power cord 22 power specifications 47 power surges 22 power, turning on computer 43 privacy, ...
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...shipping the computer 41 Skype 17 software antivirus 21 identifying 31 safeguarding information 35 troubleshooting 44 updating 33 specifications altitude 47 expansion port 48 humidity 47 input power 47 operating environment 47 temperature 47 startup problems, ...troubleshooting 43 surge protection 22 system recovery 35 system restore points 37 T tapping, touch screen 7 Notebook Essentials Index temperature safety considerations 22, 44 specifications 47 troubleshooting 44 touch screen dragging 8 flicking 7 pinching 9 rotating 9 scrolling 8 setting preferences 10 tapping 7...
...shipping the computer 41 Skype 17 software antivirus 21 identifying 31 safeguarding information 35 troubleshooting 44 updating 33 specifications altitude 47 expansion port 48 humidity 47 input power 47 operating environment 47 temperature 47 startup problems, ...troubleshooting 43 surge protection 22 system recovery 35 system restore points 37 T tapping, touch screen 7 Notebook Essentials Index temperature safety considerations 22, 44 specifications 47 troubleshooting 44 touch screen dragging 8 flicking 7 pinching 9 rotating 9 scrolling 8 setting preferences 10 tapping 7...
HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... to spare parts listings in the following locations: Miscellaneous parts on page 34 and Sequential part number listing on page 35. ● Updated hard drive specifications in the following location: Hard drive...
... to spare parts listings in the following locations: Miscellaneous parts on page 34 and Sequential part number listing on page 35. ● Updated hard drive specifications in the following location: Hard drive...
HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... to spare parts listings in the following locations: Miscellaneous parts on page 34 and Sequential part number listing on page 35. ● Updated optical disc specifications in the following location: Blu-ray Writer with DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive on page 110. iv MSG revision history
... to spare parts listings in the following locations: Miscellaneous parts on page 34 and Sequential part number listing on page 35. ● Updated optical disc specifications in the following location: Blu-ray Writer with DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive on page 110. iv MSG revision history
HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... with DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 110 System DMA specifications ...111 UMA system interrupt specifications 112 Discrete system interrupt specifications 113 Switchable graphics system interrupt specifications 114 Switchable graphics system I/O address specifications 115 UMA system I/O address specifications 118 Discrete system I/O address specifications 120 System memory map specifications 123 7 Backup and Recovery 124 Recovering system information 124 Creating...
... with DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 110 System DMA specifications ...111 UMA system interrupt specifications 112 Discrete system interrupt specifications 113 Switchable graphics system interrupt specifications 114 Switchable graphics system I/O address specifications 115 UMA system I/O address specifications 118 Discrete system I/O address specifications 120 System memory map specifications 123 7 Backup and Recovery 124 Recovering system information 124 Creating...
HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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RJ-11 (modem) ...133 Universal Serial Bus ...133 9 Power cord set requirements 134 Requirements for all countries or regions 134 Requirements for specific countries or regions 135 10 Recycling ...136 Battery ...136 Display ...136 Index ...140 x
RJ-11 (modem) ...133 Universal Serial Bus ...133 9 Power cord set requirements 134 Requirements for all countries or regions 134 Requirements for specific countries or regions 135 10 Recycling ...136 Battery ...136 Display ...136 Index ...140 x
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NOTE: For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from one or more wireless devices. Wireless antennas Two antennas send and receive signals from obstructions. Wireless antennas 15 These antennas are not visible from the outside of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices chapter in Help and Support. To review wireless regulatory notices, see the country-specific section of the computer.
NOTE: For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from one or more wireless devices. Wireless antennas Two antennas send and receive signals from obstructions. Wireless antennas 15 These antennas are not visible from the outside of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices chapter in Help and Support. To review wireless regulatory notices, see the country-specific section of the computer.
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Service tag 17 This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. The part number helps a service technician to each product. Item (1) (2) (3) Description Serial number (s/n) Part number/Product number (p/n) Warranty period Function This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to determine what components and parts are needed. This number describes the duration of the warranty period for the computer.
Service tag 17 This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. The part number helps a service technician to each product. Item (1) (2) (3) Description Serial number (s/n) Part number/Product number (p/n) Warranty period Function This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to determine what components and parts are needed. This number describes the duration of the warranty period for the computer.
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The part number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are needed. Component replacement procedures 51 Describes the duration of the warranty period for the computer. Item (2) (3) Description Part number/Product number (p/n) Warranty period Function Provides specific information about the product's hardware components.
The part number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are needed. Component replacement procedures 51 Describes the duration of the warranty period for the computer. Item (2) (3) Description Part number/Product number (p/n) Warranty period Function Provides specific information about the product's hardware components.
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... key. Main menu Select System information Function ● View and change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). When enabled, the computer fan is in Windows. Use the...
... key. Main menu Select System information Function ● View and change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). When enabled, the computer fan is in Windows. Use the...