Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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...methods fail, use this checklist as a guide when trying to BIOS mode (f10) and run Memory Test and Hard Drive Test If all USB devices and media cards. 2. If computer does not start If LEDs do not glow,... blink or glow, and listen for the sound of blinking LEDs or beeping tones to help with diagnostics testing Contact HP for at -a-time If possible, boot to resolve problems when computer does not startup or boot properly. ... original components Remove memory modules and replace one-at least 15 seconds. 3. HP Notebook PCs - Perform a Hard Reset 1. Connect an external monitor to the...
...methods fail, use this checklist as a guide when trying to BIOS mode (f10) and run Memory Test and Hard Drive Test If all USB devices and media cards. 2. If computer does not start If LEDs do not glow,... blink or glow, and listen for the sound of blinking LEDs or beeping tones to help with diagnostics testing Contact HP for at -a-time If possible, boot to resolve problems when computer does not startup or boot properly. ... original components Remove memory modules and replace one-at least 15 seconds. 3. HP Notebook PCs - Perform a Hard Reset 1. Connect an external monitor to the...
Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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... an update or patch. 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 tests Boot to restart the PC after an error message can usually bypass the error and the... PC can run memory and hard drive tests. Symptom: Computer displays a blue screen or continually restarts Trying to Windows Advanced boot options (f8) and: o Select Disable automatic restart on a black screen during startup or boot Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message Search www.hp.com for...
... an update or patch. 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 tests Boot to restart the PC after an error message can usually bypass the error and the... PC can run memory and hard drive tests. Symptom: Computer displays a blue screen or continually restarts Trying to Windows Advanced boot options (f8) and: o Select Disable automatic restart on a black screen during startup or boot Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message Search www.hp.com for...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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...system also provides tools to help you to set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless computer to the modem, and test the Internet service. 2. Then follow these steps: 1. If the wireless light is white, turn it amber by using the router manufacturer's ...in Help and Support. 2. For more information on the computer is recommended that the computer can access the data on -screen instructions. 14 Notebook Essentials Be sure that the wireless light on securing your new wireless computer to set up a new network. Step 1: Purchase high-speed Internet...
...system also provides tools to help you to set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless computer to the modem, and test the Internet service. 2. Then follow these steps: 1. If the wireless light is white, turn it amber by using the router manufacturer's ...in Help and Support. 2. For more information on the computer is recommended that the computer can access the data on -screen instructions. 14 Notebook Essentials Be sure that the wireless light on securing your new wireless computer to set up a new network. Step 1: Purchase high-speed Internet...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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... (purchased separately) or an RJ-45 network cable (purchased separately). For help locating the wireless action key or light, refer to the Notebook Tour in the notification area, at the far right of electric shock, fire, or damage to the wireless network: a. Connecting to a...radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable into the RJ-45 (network) jack. 1. Select a network. d. Test the wireless network by pressing the wireless action key. Notebook Essentials 15 If the wireless light is off, turn on the computer. 2. To connect the cable: Å WARNING:...
... (purchased separately) or an RJ-45 network cable (purchased separately). For help locating the wireless action key or light, refer to the Notebook Tour in the notification area, at the far right of electric shock, fire, or damage to the wireless network: a. Connecting to a...radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable into the RJ-45 (network) jack. 1. Select a network. d. Test the wireless network by pressing the wireless action key. Notebook Essentials 15 If the wireless light is off, turn on the computer. 2. To connect the cable: Å WARNING:...
HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... at static-free workstations. ● Avoid contact with pins, leads, or circuitry. ● Turn off power and input signals before inserting or removing connectors or test equipment. 34 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Packaging and transporting guidelines Follow these grounding guidelines when packaging and transporting equipment: ● To avoid hand contact...
... at static-free workstations. ● Avoid contact with pins, leads, or circuitry. ● Turn off power and input signals before inserting or removing connectors or test equipment. 34 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Packaging and transporting guidelines Follow these grounding guidelines when packaging and transporting equipment: ● To avoid hand contact...
HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...drive. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on a secondary hard drive. Run a comprehensive self-test on . Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Set the following boot options: ● f10 and f12 Delay (seconds)―Set the delay for...Utility in DC mode. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Enable/disable Fan Always On. Run a diagnostic test on Key/USB hard disk ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ USB floppy ◦ Network adapter To do this menu option is...
...drive. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on a secondary hard drive. Run a comprehensive self-test on . Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Set the following boot options: ● f10 and f12 Delay (seconds)―Set the delay for...Utility in DC mode. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Enable/disable Fan Always On. Run a diagnostic test on Key/USB hard disk ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ USB floppy ◦ Network adapter To do this menu option is...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 45 A device driver must be reinstalled 45 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 45 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 46 5 Power management ...47 Setting power options ...47 Using power-saving states 47 ...different power plan 49 Customizing power plans 49 Setting password protection on wakeup 49 Using external AC power ...49 Connecting the AC adapter 50 Testing an AC adapter ...51 Using battery power ...51 Identifying batteries ...52 Finding battery information in Help and Support 52 Using Battery Check ...
... DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 45 A device driver must be reinstalled 45 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 45 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 46 5 Power management ...47 Setting power options ...47 Using power-saving states 47 ...different power plan 49 Customizing power plans 49 Setting password protection on wakeup 49 Using external AC power ...49 Connecting the AC adapter 50 Testing an AC adapter ...51 Using battery power ...51 Identifying batteries ...52 Finding battery information in Help and Support 52 Using Battery Check ...
User Guide - Windows 7
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.... 4. To connect external devices such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to install any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Audio 37 To reduce the risk...
.... 4. To connect external devices such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to install any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Audio 37 To reduce the risk...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... adapter. Keeping the battery in the computer whenever the computer is disconnected from the computer. If the power lights turn on AC power. Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of a power outage. If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on , ...the AC adapter is off . To test the AC adapter: 1. Remove the battery from external power. NOTE: The display brightness is decreased to the computer, and then plug it is not ...
... adapter. Keeping the battery in the computer whenever the computer is disconnected from the computer. If the power lights turn on AC power. Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of a power outage. If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on , ...the AC adapter is off . To test the AC adapter: 1. Remove the battery from external power. NOTE: The display brightness is decreased to the computer, and then plug it is not ...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... 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 battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information: ▲ Select Start >... or removing the battery CAUTION: Removing a battery that is included with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP. WARNING! To insert the battery: 52 Chapter 5 Power management NOTE: The computer must be connected to external power...
... 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 battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information: ▲ Select Start >... or removing the battery CAUTION: Removing a battery that is included with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP. WARNING! To insert the battery: 52 Chapter 5 Power management NOTE: The computer must be connected to external power...
User Guide - Windows 7
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.... LightScribe DVD+R discs Use LightScribe DVD+R discs for the storage of the disc. Blu-ray Disc Also called BD, Blu-ray Disc is ideal for testing audio or video recordings before you can be shared as needed. CD-RW discs Use a CD-RW disc (a rewritable version of a CD) to store large...
.... LightScribe DVD+R discs Use LightScribe DVD+R discs for the storage of the disc. Blu-ray Disc Also called BD, Blu-ray Disc is ideal for testing audio or video recordings before you can be shared as needed. CD-RW discs Use a CD-RW disc (a rewritable version of a CD) to store large...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... uses less space than other music file formats, and the process for creating an MP3 disc is generally best for burning data files or for testing audio or video recordings before you burn them to a CD or DVD, use this computer for burning audio files because after the information is a criminal...
... uses less space than other music file formats, and the process for creating an MP3 disc is generally best for burning data files or for testing audio or video recordings before you burn them to a CD or DVD, use this computer for burning audio files because after the information is a criminal...
User Guide - Windows 7
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...; Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this menu option is called Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Run a diagnostic test on the hard drive. Run a comprehensive self-test on . Select Fan Always On Boot Options To... do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. 102 Appendix A Setup Utility When enabled, the ...
...; Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this menu option is called Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Run a diagnostic test on the hard drive. Run a comprehensive self-test on . Select Fan Always On Boot Options To... do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. 102 Appendix A Setup Utility When enabled, the ...
User Guide - Windows 7
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Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 Power Saving 101 A AC adapter connecting 50 identifying 10 testing 51 action keys decreasing screen brightness 30 decreasing the speaker volume 30, 34 Help and Support 30 identifying 4 increasing screen brightness 30 increasing the speaker ...
Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 Power Saving 101 A AC adapter connecting 50 identifying 10 testing 51 action keys decreasing screen brightness 30 decreasing the speaker volume 30, 34 Help and Support 30 identifying 4 increasing screen brightness 30 increasing the speaker ...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... power 10 corporate WLAN connection 16 critical battery level 55 critical security updates, installing 93 D default settings, restoring 99 device drivers HP drivers 45 Windows drivers 46 Diagnostics menu 102 digital card defined 78 inserting 78 removing 79 stopping 79 Digital Media Slot, identifying ... Hard Drive Protection 71 installing 73 removing 73 replacing 73 hard drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 71 identifying 8 installing 73 removing 73 replacing 73 hard drive self test 102 hardware, identifying 1 HDMI port 39 HDMI, connecting 39 headphone (audio-out) jack 6, 34 headphones 34 ...
... power 10 corporate WLAN connection 16 critical battery level 55 critical security updates, installing 93 D default settings, restoring 99 device drivers HP drivers 45 Windows drivers 46 Diagnostics menu 102 digital card defined 78 inserting 78 removing 79 stopping 79 Digital Media Slot, identifying ... Hard Drive Protection 71 installing 73 removing 73 replacing 73 hard drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 71 identifying 8 installing 73 removing 73 replacing 73 hard drive self test 102 hardware, identifying 1 HDMI port 39 HDMI, connecting 39 headphone (audio-out) jack 6, 34 headphones 34 ...
User Guide - Windows 7
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keys action 4 esc 4 fn 4 Windows applications 4 Windows logo 4 L labels Bluetooth 10 HP Mobile Broadband Module 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 10 regulatory 10 service tag 10 SIM 11 wireless certification 10 WLAN 10 LAN Power Saving 101... using 36 MediaSmart software 36 memory module adding 80 inserting 84 removing 81, 83 replacing 80, 83 upgrading primary 83 memory module compartment, identifying 8 memory test 102 memory, replacing memory modules 80, 83 memory/wireless module compartment cover removing 81 replacing 82 microphone (audio-in) jack 6 microphones, internal 34 Microsoft ...
keys action 4 esc 4 fn 4 Windows applications 4 Windows logo 4 L labels Bluetooth 10 HP Mobile Broadband Module 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 10 regulatory 10 service tag 10 SIM 11 wireless certification 10 WLAN 10 LAN Power Saving 101... using 36 MediaSmart software 36 memory module adding 80 inserting 84 removing 81, 83 replacing 80, 83 upgrading primary 83 memory module compartment, identifying 8 memory test 102 memory, replacing memory modules 80, 83 memory/wireless module compartment cover removing 81 replacing 82 microphone (audio-in) jack 6 microphones, internal 34 Microsoft ...
User Guide - Windows 7
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...6 rotating TouchPad gesture 28 S screen brightness keys 30 screen image, switching 30 scrolling TouchPad gesture 27 secondary hard drive self test 102 security cable slot 6 security cable, installing 94 Security menu 101 security, wireless 15 serial number, computer 10 service tag ... 4 Windows, passwords set in 87 wireless antennas 8 Wireless Assistant software 13 wireless certification label 10 wireless controls action key 13 HP Wireless Assistant software 13 operating system 13 wireless icon 13 wireless light 13 wireless light, identifying 2 wireless module compartment, identifying 8...
...6 rotating TouchPad gesture 28 S screen brightness keys 30 screen image, switching 30 scrolling TouchPad gesture 27 secondary hard drive self test 102 security cable slot 6 security cable, installing 94 Security menu 101 security, wireless 15 serial number, computer 10 service tag ... 4 Windows, passwords set in 87 wireless antennas 8 Wireless Assistant software 13 wireless certification label 10 wireless controls action key 13 HP Wireless Assistant software 13 operating system 13 wireless icon 13 wireless light 13 wireless light, identifying 2 wireless module compartment, identifying 8...