Table of contents

1 Computer Diagnostic Features

 

HP Insight Diagnostics .........................................................................................................................

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Accessing HP Insight Diagnostics .......................................................................................

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Survey Tab ..........................................................................................................................

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Test Tab ...............................................................................................................................

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Status Tab ...........................................................................................................................

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Log Tab ................................................................................................................................

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Help Tab ..............................................................................................................................

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Saving and Printing Information in HP Insight Diagnostics ..................................................

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Downloading the Latest Version of HP Insight Diagnostics .................................................

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Protecting the Software ........................................................................................................................

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HP Backup and Recovery Manager .....................................................................................................

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2 Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics

 

Safety and Comfort ..............................................................................................................................

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Before You Call for Technical Support .................................................................................................

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Helpful Hints .........................................................................................................................................

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Solving General Problems ..................................................................................................................

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Solving Power Problems ....................................................................................................................

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Solving Diskette Problems .................................................................................................................

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Solving Hard Drive Problems .............................................................................................................

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Solving Media Card Reader Problems ...............................................................................................

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Solving Display Problems ...................................................................................................................

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Solving Audio Problems .....................................................................................................................

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Solving Printer Problems ....................................................................................................................

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Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems ............................................................................................

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Solving Hardware Installation Problems .............................................................................................

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Solving Network Problems .................................................................................................................

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Solving Memory Problems .................................................................................................................

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Solving Processor Problems ..............................................................................................................

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Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems ................................................................................................

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Solving USB Flash Drive Problems ....................................................................................................

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Solving Front Panel Component Problems ........................................................................................

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Solving Internet Access Problems ......................................................................................................

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