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...-screen instructions. or - or region-specific support, go to http://www.hp.com/ support. ● Support information ● Ordering parts and finding additional help you perform various tasks. Resources For information about Quick Setup poster ● How to set up the computer ● Help to identify computer components HP Notebook Reference Guide ● Power management features To access this guide, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. ● How to maximize battery...
...-screen instructions. or - or region-specific support, go to http://www.hp.com/ support. ● Support information ● Ordering parts and finding additional help you perform various tasks. Resources For information about Quick Setup poster ● How to set up the computer ● Help to identify computer components HP Notebook Reference Guide ● Power management features To access this guide, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. ● How to maximize battery...
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... Internet by connecting to use the Windows Connect to the Internet Wizard to connect to the Internet in some locations)-This utility assists with information such as a specific IP address and POP3 and SMTP settings. 18 Chapter 4 Networking Contact a local ISP to a wireless network NOTE: Internet hardware and software features vary depending on -screen instructions. ● Windows Connect to the Internet Wizard-You can use an existing account. Record this utility, select Start > All Programs > Online Services...
... Internet by connecting to use the Windows Connect to the Internet Wizard to connect to the Internet in some locations)-This utility assists with information such as a specific IP address and POP3 and SMTP settings. 18 Chapter 4 Networking Contact a local ISP to a wireless network NOTE: Internet hardware and software features vary depending on -screen instructions. ● Windows Connect to the Internet Wizard-You can use an existing account. Record this utility, select Start > All Programs > Online Services...
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... screen image from computer display to monitor display to activate the assigned function. Switches the screen image among other devices that includes a numeric keypad. 22 Chapter 5 Keyboard and pointing devices You can also alternate images among display devices connected to questions, and product updates. Mutes or restores speaker sound. Stops audio or video playback of the action keys to simultaneous display on or off. NOTE: This key does not establish a wireless connection. To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network...
... screen image from computer display to monitor display to activate the assigned function. Switches the screen image among other devices that includes a numeric keypad. 22 Chapter 5 Keyboard and pointing devices You can also alternate images among display devices connected to questions, and product updates. Mutes or restores speaker sound. Stops audio or video playback of the action keys to simultaneous display on or off. NOTE: This key does not establish a wireless connection. To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network...
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... one finger across the TouchPad in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Using pointing devices 23 Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in the direction you can use an external USB mouse (purchased separately) by connecting it to one of the USB ports on an external mouse. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, you...
... one finger across the TouchPad in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Using pointing devices 23 Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in the direction you can use an external USB mouse (purchased separately) by connecting it to one of the USB ports on an external mouse. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, you...
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... window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 41 personal files 41 battery bay 11, 44 battery light 9 battery locking latch, identifying 11 battery release latch 11 battery, replacing 29 Bluetooth label 44 right side 7 top 4 connector, power 9 D Digital Media Slot, identifying 7 display image, switching 22 drive light 9 drivers and programs, updating 37 E esc key, identifying 6 external monitor, identifying 9 F f11 40 fn key, identifying 6, 21 full system recovery 38 H hard drive installing 33 removing 33 hard drive, replacing 33 headphone (audio-out) jack 9 Help and Support action key 22 hotkeys...
... window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 41 personal files 41 battery bay 11, 44 battery light 9 battery locking latch, identifying 11 battery release latch 11 battery, replacing 29 Bluetooth label 44 right side 7 top 4 connector, power 9 D Digital Media Slot, identifying 7 display image, switching 22 drive light 9 drivers and programs, updating 37 E esc key, identifying 6 external monitor, identifying 9 F f11 40 fn key, identifying 6, 21 full system recovery 38 H hard drive installing 33 removing 33 hard drive, replacing 33 headphone (audio-out) jack 9 Help and Support action key 22 hotkeys...
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... setting up 13 starting 13 starting Windows 17 turn off 17 turn on 17 QuickWeb software 12 R recovering a program or driver 38 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 39 recovering from the recovery discs 41 recovery discs 38 Recovery Manager 38, 39 recovery partition 38 recovery, system 39 regulatory information regulatory label 44 wireless certification labels 44 restore points 42 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 8 rotating TouchPad gesture 27 S screen image, switching 22 scrolling TouchPad gesture 26 security cable slot 8 serial number 44 serial number, computer 44 setup...
... setting up 13 starting 13 starting Windows 17 turn off 17 turn on 17 QuickWeb software 12 R recovering a program or driver 38 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 39 recovering from the recovery discs 41 recovery discs 38 Recovery Manager 38, 39 recovery partition 38 recovery, system 39 regulatory information regulatory label 44 wireless certification labels 44 restore points 42 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 8 rotating TouchPad gesture 27 S screen image, switching 22 scrolling TouchPad gesture 26 security cable slot 8 serial number 44 serial number, computer 44 setup...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... and status of a wireless router or access point. Using a WLAN A wireless connection connects the computer to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair network problems. Windows 7 ▲ Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Click the network icon in the notification area, at the far right of options is displayed. A list of the taskbar. 3. Click Connect. NOTE: If you do not see the network you want to connect to create a new network connection. NOTE: If no...
... and status of a wireless router or access point. Using a WLAN A wireless connection connects the computer to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair network problems. Windows 7 ▲ Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Click the network icon in the notification area, at the far right of options is displayed. A list of the taskbar. 3. Click Connect. NOTE: If you do not see the network you want to connect to create a new network connection. NOTE: If no...
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... by the mobile network service provider. Remove the battery. 6. CAUTION: When inserting a SIM, position the card to match the icon next to the computer. 4. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is automatically connected to the new network. If the SIM is not preinstalled, it can by pressing the power button. Close the display. 3. Disconnect all external devices connected to the SIM slot on the...
... by the mobile network service provider. Remove the battery. 6. CAUTION: When inserting a SIM, position the card to match the icon next to the computer. 4. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is automatically connected to the new network. If the SIM is not preinstalled, it can by pressing the power button. Close the display. 3. Disconnect all external devices connected to the SIM slot on the...
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... wireless devices including cellular phones, printers, cameras, and PDAs. Unplug the power cord from the slot. 7. Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, refer to the computer. 4. Remove the battery. 6. When two or more computers to set up one of Bluetooth and the Windows operating system. 8 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) For information on one computer with Bluetooth as a host and using Bluetooth devices, refer to the Internet. Bluetooth and Internet Connection...
... wireless devices including cellular phones, printers, cameras, and PDAs. Unplug the power cord from the slot. 7. Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, refer to the computer. 4. Remove the battery. 6. When two or more computers to set up one of Bluetooth and the Windows operating system. 8 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) For information on one computer with Bluetooth as a host and using Bluetooth devices, refer to the Internet. Bluetooth and Internet Connection...
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... then click the Power button. Windows 7-Select Start > Shut down . NOTE: Windows 7 uses Sleep and Windows XP uses Standby. Shutting down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information is lost when the computer shuts down . Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states that does not connect to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. If the...
... then click the Power button. Windows 7-Select Start > Shut down . NOTE: Windows 7 uses Sleep and Windows XP uses Standby. Shutting down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information is lost when the computer shuts down . Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states that does not connect to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. If the...
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... functions while the computer is in the Sleep state or in Windows Control Panel. Power settings and timeouts can be required on wakeup, you can be changed using Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. To exit Sleep: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. NOTE: If you have set at the factory to memory, letting you stopped working...
... functions while the computer is in the Sleep state or in Windows Control Panel. Power settings and timeouts can be required on wakeup, you can be changed using Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. To exit Sleep: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. NOTE: If you have set at the factory to memory, letting you stopped working...
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... be connected to maximize battery life ● Information on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected to the computer. Using Battery Check in Windows 7 Battery Check in Windows 7 Help and Support provides the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to external power for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on...
... be connected to maximize battery life ● Information on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected to the computer. Using Battery Check in Windows 7 Battery Check in Windows 7 Help and Support provides the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to external power for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on...
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... slate mode, the screen orientation is working properly. ● If the power lights remain off . When you switch between graphics modes (select models only) Select computers are notified that the computer is not functioning and should be necessary to switch. When you switch from AC power to battery power, the computer can not use HDMI. To determine which graphics mode you to close all programs before switching. Turn on...
... slate mode, the screen orientation is working properly. ● If the power lights remain off . When you switch between graphics modes (select models only) Select computers are notified that the computer is not functioning and should be necessary to switch. When you switch from AC power to battery power, the computer can not use HDMI. To determine which graphics mode you to close all programs before switching. Turn on...
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... Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). Using PC Cards (select models only) A PC Card is a credit card-sized accessory designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other PC Cards during configuration, install only the software required for other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the PC Card manufacturer. Configuring a PC Card To reduce the risk of loss of support for the device. Inserting a PC Card CAUTION: To...
... Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). Using PC Cards (select models only) A PC Card is a credit card-sized accessory designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other PC Cards during configuration, install only the software required for other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the PC Card manufacturer. Configuring a PC Card To reduce the risk of loss of support for the device. Inserting a PC Card CAUTION: To...
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... port to use, refer to the computer. 2. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● External optical drive (CD, DVD, and Blu-ray) ● MultiBay device Using the expansion port (select models only) The expansion port connects the computer to a USB port on the device. Using optional external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. NOTE: The computer has only one expansion port. To disconnect a powered external device, turn...
... port to use, refer to the computer. 2. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● External optical drive (CD, DVD, and Blu-ray) ● MultiBay device Using the expansion port (select models only) The expansion port connects the computer to a USB port on the device. Using optional external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. NOTE: The computer has only one expansion port. To disconnect a powered external device, turn...
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... your permission or password for the hard drive, usually listed as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for unnecessary files that you can defragment your hard drive at least once a month. Follow the on a monthly schedule, but you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run more information. After you start Disk Defragmenter, it to...
... your permission or password for the hard drive, usually listed as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for unnecessary files that you can defragment your hard drive at least once a month. Follow the on a monthly schedule, but you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run more information. After you start Disk Defragmenter, it to...
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... models only) ● Power-on password ● Fingerprint reader Computer viruses Unauthorized access to data Antivirus software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● File encryption Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Critical security updates from Microsoft Unauthorized access to a Windows user account User password Unauthorized removal of the computer Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable) Using passwords A password...
... models only) ● Power-on password ● Fingerprint reader Computer viruses Unauthorized access to data Antivirus software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● File encryption Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Critical security updates from Microsoft Unauthorized access to a Windows user account User password Unauthorized removal of the computer Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable) Using passwords A password...
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... battery power, docked in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is not displayed, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Windows XP-Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. To exit Setup Utility, use...
... battery power, docked in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is not displayed, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Windows XP-Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. To exit Setup Utility, use...
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... drive light 43 drive media 21 drivers 30 drives external 39 handling 41 hard 39 optical 39 using 41 E electrostatic discharge 61 entering a power-on password 51 entering an administrator password 51 eSATA cable, connecting 38 eSATA devices connecting 37 defined 37 removing 38 existing wireless network, connecting to 5 expansion port 39 ExpressCard configuring 32 defined 32 inserting 33 removing 34 removing insert 33 external AC power, using 27 external devices 39 external drive 39 external monitor port 16 F factory settings, restoring 56 finding more information 1 fingerprint reader locating...
... drive light 43 drive media 21 drivers 30 drives external 39 handling 41 hard 39 optical 39 using 41 E electrostatic discharge 61 entering a power-on password 51 entering an administrator password 51 eSATA cable, connecting 38 eSATA devices connecting 37 defined 37 removing 38 existing wireless network, connecting to 5 expansion port 39 ExpressCard configuring 32 defined 32 inserting 33 removing 34 removing insert 33 external AC power, using 27 external devices 39 external drive 39 external monitor port 16 F factory settings, restoring 56 finding more information 1 fingerprint reader locating...
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... current 22 power switch 20 power-on password creating 51 entering 51 managing 51 power-saving states 20 protecting the computer 49 protecting your wireless network 6 N network cable, connecting 12 network icon 2 O operating system controls 5 optical disc inserting 45 removing 46 optical drive 39 optional external devices, using 39 P passwords set in Setup Utility 50 set in Windows 50 PC Cards configuring 30 description 30 inserting 30 removing 32 removing insert 31 software and drivers 30 supported types 30 ports DisplayPort 17 expansion 39 external monitor 16 HDMI 17 VGA 16 power battery 23...
... current 22 power switch 20 power-on password creating 51 entering 51 managing 51 power-saving states 20 protecting the computer 49 protecting your wireless network 6 N network cable, connecting 12 network icon 2 O operating system controls 5 optical disc inserting 45 removing 46 optical drive 39 optional external devices, using 39 P passwords set in Setup Utility 50 set in Windows 50 PC Cards configuring 30 description 30 inserting 30 removing 32 removing insert 31 software and drivers 30 supported types 30 ports DisplayPort 17 expansion 39 external monitor 16 HDMI 17 VGA 16 power battery 23...