HP 20-k014us Mobile manual Power problems, Network status icon is not displayed, Hard drive error

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Network status icon is not displayed

If the network status icon is not displayed in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. A Windows “Device not Found” error message may also be displayed.

To resolve this problem, get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP website at http://www.hp.com.

1.Open your Internet browser.

2.For U.S. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP. For worldwide support, go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html.

3.Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the search box.

4.Press enter, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's website for the latest software.

Power problems

Computer will not turn on or start

1.Shut down the computer.

2.Test the AC outlet by connecting a different electrical device to it.

3.Reconnect the computers cables, being sure that the connection from the AC adapter to the computer and the connection from the AC adapter to the AC outlet are secure.

4.Try to turn on the computer.

If the power lights turn on, the AC adapter is working properly.

If the connections are secure and the power lights remain off, the AC adapter is not functioning and should be replaced.

Contact support for information about obtaining a replacement AC power adapter.

Hard drive error

1.Press the ctrl+alt+delete keys simultaneously.

2.Click the Power icon, and then click Restart.

Or, press and hold the power button on the computer for 5 or more seconds to turn off the computer, and then press the power button to turn on the computer.

3.If Windows opens, immediately back up all important information to an external hard drive.

4.Whether Windows started or not, contact support. Either the hard drive or the system board may need to be replaced.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Performing routine maintenance Wireless connection problems Vii Input power Operating specifications Fun things to do Starting rightBest practices Resource Contents More HP resourcesMore HP resources Getting to know your computer Finding your hardware and software informationFront Locating hardwareRight side Right sideEnvironmental Notices Left side Back TopIdentifying the labels BottomLabels Connecting to a network Connecting to a wireless networkUsing the wireless controls Using an Internet service providerProtecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Connecting to a Wlan Connecting to a wired network Connecting to a local area network LANEnjoying entertainment features Volume controlUsing the webcam Using audioUsing video Connecting headphonesUsing Beats Audio Accessing Beats AudioOne-finger slide Navigating using the keyboard and pointing devicesUsing touch screen gestures Tapping ScrollingEdge swipes Pinching/stretchingRotating select models only Right-edge swipe Left-edge swipeTop-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe Using the keyboard Fn keyUsing the action keys Icon Key DescriptionUsing Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Using the integrated numeric keypadNum lock key Managing power Initiating Sleep and HibernationIntel Rapid Start Technology select models only Manually initiating and exiting SleepManually initiating and exiting Hibernation Setting password protection on wakeupHP CoolSense select models only Shutting down turning off the computer Using a USB device Managing and sharing informationConnecting a USB device Removing a USB deviceInserting and removing a memory card Performing routine maintenance Using Disk CleanupUsing Disk Defragmenter Maintaining peak performanceCleaning procedures Cleaning your computerCleaning products Using security measures Setting Windows passwordsSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Using Internet security softwareInstalling software updates Installing Windows updatesUpdating software Determining the Bios version Starting Setup Utility BiosUpdating the Bios Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi Downloading a Bios updateDownloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Diagnostic section, click HP Uefi Support EnvironmentBacking up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backupsCreating HP Recovery media Restore and recovery Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Remove everything and reinstall WindowsWhat you need to know Recovering using HP Recovery ManagerUsing the HP Recovery partition select models only Changing the computer boot order Removing the HP Recovery partitionUsing HP Recovery media to recover Page Troubleshooting Wireless connection problemsCannot connect to a Wlan Cannot connect to a preferred networkCannot connect to the wireless router Current network security codes are unavailablePower problems Hard drive errorNetwork status icon is not displayed Computer will not turn on or startDisplay problems Keyboard and mouse problemsComputer is not responding Computer shuts down unexpectedlyPage Audio problems No sound is producedSoftware problems Operating specifications SpecificationsInput power Electrostatic Discharge Bios Index
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