HP 8760w SQ575UP#ABA manual To reset your computer

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Introducing Your Computer

Setting Up the Computer

To reset your computer

If Windows or your computer stops responding, you can reset the computer and restart Windows.

1.If possible, shut down Windows: click Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn Off. –or, if this fails–

Press CTRL+ALT+DEL, then click Shut Down.

2.If the computer does not shut down, slide and hold the power switch for five seconds, then release it.

3.If the computer still does not shut down, insert a pin or straightened paper clip into the recess on the left side of the computer, underneath the PC card eject buttons.

4.After the computer shuts down, press the blue standby button to turn the computer on again.

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Contents HP Notebook PC Startup Guide Startup Guide HP Software Product License Agreement Startup Guide Edition History Page Contents Startup Guide Introducing Your Computer To find more information Taking InventoryTop and right side view Identifying Parts of the NotebookFront view Rear and left side view Bottom view Status lights To install the battery Setting Up the ComputerTo connect AC power To connect a phone line To turn on the computer To set up WindowsTo register your computer To reset your computer Page Using Your Computer Operating the Computer To use the Fn hot keysTo use the touch pad Using Your Computer Operating the Computer Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC Using Your Computer Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC Page Traveling with Your Computer To use manual power management Managing Power ConsumptionSystem Hibernation To check the battery status Using Battery PowerTo respond to a low-battery warning Page Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Installing RAM Modules Removing RAM Modules Page Service and Support Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement Startup Guide Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC To use the Reference GuideTo get help from the HP notebook web site To call HP for service and support Service and Support Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC Omnibook XE3 Series Notebooks To receive warranty repair service Obtaining Repair ServiceTo prepare your computer for shipment Page Solving Problems with Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques Display problemsHard disk drive problems Performance problems Keyboard, touch pad, and mouse problemsPower and battery problems Startup problems Testing Hardware Operation Menu To recover the factory installation of your hard disk Recovering and Reinstalling SoftwareStartup Guide Page Specifications and Regulatory Information Hardware and Bios Specifications Power cords Safety InformationBattery safety Laser safety Regulatory Information Responsible Party CanadaEuropean Union Japan RussiaInternational EMC LAN IndexUSB