Wireless Setup Guide
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... and accessing a Web site. After you Do not continue with these instructions until you when to the router using the Ethernet cable included with the router. Important: If you successfully complete step 6, your router is set up and turn it off by opening your setup with router Ethernet cable temporarily connected (jack locations vary) PROGRESS CHECK 4 Configure the wireless router according to AC power during...
... and accessing a Web site. After you Do not continue with these instructions until you when to the router using the Ethernet cable included with the router. Important: If you successfully complete step 6, your router is set up and turn it off by opening your setup with router Ethernet cable temporarily connected (jack locations vary) PROGRESS CHECK 4 Configure the wireless router according to AC power during...
Wireless Setup Guide
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... (password) is connected to a computer or device that includes a wireless access point and may include an Ethernet hub and other devices within a network. Learn more As millions of users purchase wireless computers, PDAs, and printers for home and small-office networks, wireless resources are located on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/wireless, on number-sequence encryption. static IP address-A fixed...
... (password) is connected to a computer or device that includes a wireless access point and may include an Ethernet hub and other devices within a network. Learn more As millions of users purchase wireless computers, PDAs, and printers for home and small-office networks, wireless resources are located on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/wireless, on number-sequence encryption. static IP address-A fixed...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... that you want to control access to your information. Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. You can be set , depending on the computer. ● Do not use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on the computer. Because most passwords are set, changed, or deleted, it in...
... that you want to control access to your information. Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. You can be set , depending on the computer. ● Do not use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on the computer. Because most passwords are set, changed, or deleted, it in...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... two hard drives, this Change the Setup Utility language. When enabled, saves power when the computer is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Boot Options To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus Enable/disable...
... two hard drives, this Change the Setup Utility language. When enabled, saves power when the computer is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Boot Options To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus Enable/disable...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer model, product category, and series or family. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which are packaged in the remainder of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may be prompted for a system BIOS update...
...: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer model, product category, and series or family. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which are packaged in the remainder of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may be prompted for a system BIOS update...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... and access the BIOS update you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to download. 3. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. b. While...
... and access the BIOS update you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to download. 3. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. b. While...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... to download the driver and install it later. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your country or region. 2. Click Install now to step 6. 3. Open your Internet browser, go to open a window...
... to download the driver and install it later. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your country or region. 2. Click Install now to step 6. 3. Open your Internet browser, go to open a window...
Drives - Windows 7
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USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. Connect the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into...
USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. Connect the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into...
Drives - Windows 7
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... hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. 14 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance You may take more efficiently. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may want to set Disk Defragmenter to your computer. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. You may set it works...
... hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. 14 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance You may take more efficiently. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may want to set Disk Defragmenter to your computer. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. You may set it works...
Drives - Windows 7
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... location on -screen instructions. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to do so, restart your specific product from the models listed. 4. If you can check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update...
... location on -screen instructions. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to do so, restart your specific product from the models listed. 4. If you can check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update...
Drives - Windows 7
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... drive E external drive 13 H hard disk drive external 13 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 installing 19 removing 18 replacing 18 hard drive external 13 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 installing 19 removing 18 replacing 18 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 L light, drive 16 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 14 Disk Defragmenter 14 O optical disc removing 10 optical drive removing 11 R region codes, DVD 7 S software Disk Cleanup 14 Disk Defragmenter 14 T troubleshooting burning discs 25 device driver 25 disc play 24 HP device drivers 26 optical disc tray 22 optical drive...
... drive E external drive 13 H hard disk drive external 13 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 installing 19 removing 18 replacing 18 hard drive external 13 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 installing 19 removing 18 replacing 18 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 L light, drive 16 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 14 Disk Defragmenter 14 O optical disc removing 10 optical drive removing 11 R region codes, DVD 7 S software Disk Cleanup 14 Disk Defragmenter 14 T troubleshooting burning discs 25 device driver 25 disc play 24 HP device drivers 26 optical disc tray 22 optical drive...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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...: TouchPad is disabled. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (4) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. (5) TouchPad scroll zone* Scrolls up or down. (6) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. 2 Chapter 2 Components To view or change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and...
...: TouchPad is disabled. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (4) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. (5) TouchPad scroll zone* Scrolls up or down. (6) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. 2 Chapter 2 Components To view or change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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...; Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). If your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the alphanumeric identifier used to the bottom of your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more 15 The service tag label is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This certificate is affixed to update or troubleshoot the operating system. You may need the Product Key to...
...; Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). If your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the alphanumeric identifier used to the bottom of your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more 15 The service tag label is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This certificate is affixed to update or troubleshoot the operating system. You may need the Product Key to...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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A USB mouse can connect an external USB mouse to the computer using the ports on the computer. Setting TouchPad preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to the system using one of the USB ports on an optional docking device or expansion product. 2 Chapter 1 Using the TouchPad Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Connecting an external mouse You can also be connected to customize settings for pointing devices, such...
A USB mouse can connect an external USB mouse to the computer using the ports on the computer. Setting TouchPad preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to the system using one of the USB ports on an optional docking device or expansion product. 2 Chapter 1 Using the TouchPad Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Connecting an external mouse You can also be connected to customize settings for pointing devices, such...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Press fn+num lk to an optional docking device or expansion product. The num lock light is turned on an external keypad. Press fn +num lk again to return the keys to their keypad functions by using the fn key or the fn+shift key combination. ● To change the function of a keypad key to keypad functions while the keypad is...
Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Press fn+num lk to an optional docking device or expansion product. The num lock light is turned on an external keypad. Press fn +num lk again to return the keys to their keypad functions by using the fn key or the fn+shift key combination. ● To change the function of a keypad key to keypad functions while the keypad is...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1. Refer to improve the security of your computer. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list.
... not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1. Refer to improve the security of your computer. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list.
Multimedia - Windows 7
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....com/support, and then click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 2. Click Check for updates. 2. To use Windows Update: 1. If prompted to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Install now to do so, restart your hard drive. On the Software & Driver downloads page, select the task, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Proceed to step 6. 3. If you have not previously set to install. 7. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You...
....com/support, and then click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 2. Click Check for updates. 2. To use Windows Update: 1. If prompted to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Install now to do so, restart your hard drive. On the Software & Driver downloads page, select the task, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Proceed to step 6. 3. If you have not previously set to install. 7. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... audio or video playback functionality, or loss of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to a disc or an external media card. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. When Sleep is closed, open the display. ● Press a key...
... audio or video playback functionality, or loss of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to a disc or an external media card. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. When Sleep is closed, open the display. ● Press a key...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... display settings to be calibrated more than once a month. The battery light on . 3. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Change the Turn off . Leave the computer plugged into external power. Record the Turn off . Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, or optional expansion product, and then plug the adapter or device into external power until the battery...
... display settings to be calibrated more than once a month. The battery light on . 3. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Change the Turn off . Leave the computer plugged into external power. Record the Turn off . Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, or optional expansion product, and then plug the adapter or device into external power until the battery...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... the discharge procedure. ● If you are using it on the computer turns off. Click Change advanced power settings. 5. The battery light begins to blink when the battery has discharged to leave the computer unattended during the discharge process: ◦ The monitor will not turn off and the computer shuts down. The battery can use the computer occasionally during the discharge procedure and...
... the discharge procedure. ● If you are using it on the computer turns off. Click Change advanced power settings. 5. The battery light begins to blink when the battery has discharged to leave the computer unattended during the discharge process: ◦ The monitor will not turn off and the computer shuts down. The battery can use the computer occasionally during the discharge procedure and...
