HP Pavilion xh575 HP Pavilion Notebook N5400 and XH500 Series PC's - Startup G - Page 53

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Solving Problems with Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques Startup problems If the computer doesn't respond when you turn it on • Connect the AC adapter. • Slide the power switch to try turning on the unit. • Reset the computer by inserting a straightened paper clip into the system-off button on the left side of the computer. Then turn it on by pressing the blue standby button. • Don't use the touch pad while booting or resuming. • If you get no response, remove the battery and AC adapter, remove any PC cards, and undock the computer. Then plug in the AC adapter, reset the computer using the system-off button, and turn it on by pressing the blue standby button. • If you still get no response, call HP for assistance. If the computer doesn't boot from battery power • Make sure the battery is properly inserted and fully charged. • Check battery contacts. • If another battery is available, try it. Startup Guide 53

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Solving Problems with Your Computer
Troubleshooting Techniques
Startup Guide
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Startup problems
If the computer doesn’t respond when you turn it on
Connect the AC adapter.
Slide the power switch to try turning on the unit.
Reset the computer by inserting a straightened paper clip into the system-off button
on the left side of the computer. Then turn it on by pressing the blue standby button.
Don’t use the touch pad while booting or resuming.
If you get no response, remove the battery and AC adapter, remove any PC cards, and
undock the computer. Then plug in the AC adapter, reset the computer using the
system-off button, and turn it on by pressing the blue standby button.
If you still get no response, call HP for assistance.
If the computer doesn’t boot from battery power
Make sure the battery is properly inserted and fully charged.
Check battery contacts.
If another battery is available, try it.