HP 8760w SQ575UP#ABA manual Keyboard, touch pad, and mouse problems, Performance problems

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Solving Problems with Your Computer

Troubleshooting Techniques

Keyboard, touch pad, and mouse problems

If the touch pad is difficult to control

•Customize the touch pad by modifying Mouse properties: click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, Mouse.

If the pointing devices don’t work

•Don’t touch the touch pad while booting or resuming. If this happens, try the following:

•Press a key on the keyboard to restore normal operation.

•Suspend and resume operation using the blue standby button.

•Restart the computer: click Start, Turn Off Computer, Restart.

Performance problems

For best performance with Windows XP, your computer should have at least 96 to 128 MB of memory (RAM).

If the computer stops responding

•Press CTRL+ALT+DEL to end any application that is not responding.

•Slide and hold the power switch for at least four seconds to turn off and reset the computer. Then press the blue standby button to turn the computer back on.

•If nothing happens, insert a straightened paper clip into the system-off button on the left side of the computer. Then press the blue standby button to turn the computer back on.

Startup Guide

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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