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Startup Problems

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Troubleshooting and Maintenance Getting Assistance for Your Notebook Startup Problems If the notebook doesn't respond when you turn it on • Connect the AC adapter. • Reset the notebook by using a pen or straightened paper clip to press the reset switch on the back of the notebook. Then press the power button to turn the notebook on. • Don't use the touch pad while booting or resuming. • If the notebook still doesn't respond, remove the battery and AC adapter, and remove any PC Card. Then reset the notebook using the reset switch on the back of the notebook, replace the battery and plug in the AC adapter, and turn on the notebook by pressing the power button. • If you still get no response, call HP for assistance. If the notebook won't boot from battery power • Make sure the battery is properly inserted and fully charged. Check the battery's charge by clicking the power icon in the taskbar, or using Power Options in Control Panel. • If available, try another battery. 50 Startup Guide

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Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Getting Assistance for Your Notebook
50
Startup Guide
Startup Problems
If the notebook doesn
t respond when you turn it on
Connect the AC adapter.
Reset the notebook by using a pen or straightened paper clip to press the reset switch
on the back of the notebook. Then press the power button to turn the notebook on.
Don
t use the touch pad while booting or resuming.
If the notebook still doesn
t respond, remove the battery and AC adapter, and remove
any PC Card. Then reset the notebook using the reset switch on the back of the
notebook, replace the battery and plug in the AC adapter, and turn on the notebook by
pressing the power button.
If you still get no response, call HP for assistance.
If the notebook won
t boot from battery power
Make sure the battery is properly inserted and fully charged. Check the battery
s
charge by clicking the power icon in the taskbar, or using Power Options in Control
Panel.
If available, try another battery.