Troubleshooting and support
Chapter 5
Support process
If you have a problem, follow these steps:
1.Check the documentation that came with the HP
2.Visit the HP online support Web site at www.hp.com/support. HP online support is available to all HP customers. It is the fastest source for
–Fast access to qualified online support specialists
–Software and driver updates for the HP
–Valuable HP
–Proactive device updates, support alerts, and HP newsgrams that are available when you register the HP
3.Call HP support. Support options and availability vary by device, country/region, and language.
HP support by phone
For a list of support phone numbers, see the inside back cover of this guide.
●Phone support period
●Placing a call
●After the phone support period
Phone support period
One year of phone support is available in North America, Asia Pacific, and Latin America (including Mexico). To determine the duration of phone support in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, go to www.hp.com/support. Standard phone company charges apply.
Placing a call
Call HP support while you are in front of the computer and the HP
●Model number (located on the label on the front of the HP
●Serial number (located on the back or bottom of the HP
●Messages that appear when the situation occurs
●Answers to these questions:
–Has this situation happened before?
–Can you
–Did you add any new hardware or software to your computer at about the time that this situation began?
–Did anything else occur prior to this situation (such as a thunderstorm, HP
After the phone support period
After the phone support period, help is available from HP at an additional cost. Help may also be available at the HP online support Web site: www.hp.com/support. Contact your HP dealer or call the support phone number for your country/region to learn more about support options.
Additional warranty options
Extended service plans are available for the HP
to www.hp.com/support, select your country/region and language, then explore the services and warranty area for information about the extended service plans.
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