HP 435816-001 manual Contacting technical support

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Troubleshooting

Contacting technical support

If the computer is connected to the Internet, select Start > Help and Support > Contact support to get online help or to access the technical support telephone numbers.

For the fastest possible resolution of your problem, have the computer and the following information available when you call or e-mail:

Product name located on the display or keyboard.

Serial number (s/n) listed on the service tag.

The service tag label is on the bottom of the computer.

To display the service tag information on the computer screen, select Start > Help and Support > System Information.

Date the computer was purchased.

Conditions under which the problem occurred.

Error messages that have been displayed.

The manufacturer and model of the printer or other accessories connected to the computer.

Operating system version number and registration number.

To display the operating system version number and registration number, select Start > Help and Support > System Information. (On some models, the registration number may be identified in the Operating System table as the Product Id).

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Getting Started

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Contents Getting Started Page Contents Next steps Index First-time setup Identifying required hardwareComponent Setting up the computer Refer to Appendix B, Backup and recovery, for instructionsInsert the battery Connect the computer to external power Turn on the computer First-time setup Set up the software Create recovery discs recommendedQuick tour Top components Front components Left-side components Right-side components ComponentComponentRear components Bottom components Wireless antennae select models only Protecting the computer from viruses Next stepsProtecting the computer Protecting your privacy Protecting the computer from power surgesProtecting your system files Using the computer safely Next steps Connecting to a computer network Locating and installing software Installing additional hardware and softwareIdentifying and installing hardware Updating the software installed on the computer Select Start All Programs Software SetupFinding the user guides Turning off the computer correctlyNext steps Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resourcesQuick troubleshooting Computer is unable to start upComputer screen is blank Software is functioning abnormally Computer is turned on but not respondingComputer is unusually warm An external device is not working Wlan connection is not workingHelp and Support Contacting technical support Connect to the Internet from your home Choosing an ISPUsing the New Connection Wizard Choosing the type of Internet connectionConnect to the Internet from your home Backup and recovery Creating recovery discsWhen to back up Backing up your informationBack up suggestions Backing up specific files or folders Backing up the entire hard driveCreating recovery points Scheduling backups Performing a recovery Performing a recovery from the recovery discsPerforming a recovery from the hard drive Initiating a recovery in WindowsSpecifications Operating environmentRated input power Index Index Regulatory, Safety and Envi­ ronmental Notices Index-4