Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... information about Windows passwords, such as they are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of passwords can use your information. You can be set . Several types of the computer, record each password you choose to record each password immediately and store it is case sensitive. ● A password set , changed, or deleted, it in the Setup Utility must...
... information about Windows passwords, such as they are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of passwords can use your information. You can be set . Several types of the computer, record each password you choose to record each password immediately and store it is case sensitive. ● A password set , changed, or deleted, it in the Setup Utility must...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... 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 hard drive. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Set the following boot options: ● f9 and f10 Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for : ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self...
... 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 hard drive. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Set the following boot options: ● f9 and f10 Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for : ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... guide: 1. Access the updates on the computer. Prepare for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to improve the security of your computer. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Most software and BIOS updates on the system ROM. Refer to Windows Help for data transfer among hardware devices...
... guide: 1. Access the updates on the computer. Prepare for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to improve the security of your computer. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Most software and BIOS updates on the system ROM. Refer to Windows Help for data transfer among hardware devices...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Access the page on the screen to the hard drive. 2 Updating software To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is running on your computer and access the BIOS update you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start...
... Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Access the page on the screen to the hard drive. 2 Updating software To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is running on your computer and access the BIOS update you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... operating system. 5. or - When the list of the device. 4 Updating software After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Proceed to download the driver and install it later. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type...
... operating system. 5. or - When the list of the device. 4 Updating software After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Proceed to download the driver and install it later. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... not need access to your computer. Depending on -screen instructions. 12 Chapter 3 Improving hard drive performance HP recommends defragmenting your computer. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Follow the on the size of your hard drive and the number of your hard drive at any time. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive become fragmented. Using Disk Cleanup Disk...
... not need access to your computer. Depending on -screen instructions. 12 Chapter 3 Improving hard drive performance HP recommends defragmenting your computer. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Follow the on the size of your hard drive and the number of your hard drive at any time. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive become fragmented. Using Disk Cleanup Disk...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... http://www.hp.com/support, and select your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Open your Internet browser, go to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. Click Start and type device manager in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Repeat for any devices requiring drivers. Windows scans your...
... http://www.hp.com/support, and select your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Open your Internet browser, go to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. Click Start and type device manager in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Repeat for any devices requiring drivers. Windows scans your...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... install updates for your Internet browser and go to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to install. 7. Click your hard drive. Click Install now to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Open your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Click Download...
... install updates for your Internet browser and go to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to install. 7. Click your hard drive. Click Install now to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Open your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Click Download...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...removing 11 DVD drive 2 DVD region settings 8 H hard disk drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 13 installing 17 removing 16 replacing 16 hard drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 13 installing 17 removing 16 replacing 16 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 13 L light, drive 14 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 O optical disc removing 11 optical drive 2 R region codes, DVD 8 S SmartBay inserting a drive 20 replacing a drive 20 software Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 SuperMulti DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive with DL support 3 SuperMulti LightScribe DVD...
...removing 11 DVD drive 2 DVD region settings 8 H hard disk drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 13 installing 17 removing 16 replacing 16 hard drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 13 installing 17 removing 16 replacing 16 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 13 L light, drive 14 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 O optical disc removing 11 optical drive 2 R region codes, DVD 8 S SmartBay inserting a drive 20 replacing a drive 20 software Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 SuperMulti DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive with DL support 3 SuperMulti LightScribe DVD...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... use . This is affixed inside the Mini Card compartment. 14 Chapter 3 Labels The modem approval label is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . You may need this information available when you need the Product Key to the bottom of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. An optional device may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device...
... use . This is affixed inside the Mini Card compartment. 14 Chapter 3 Labels The modem approval label is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . You may need this information available when you need the Product Key to the bottom of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. An optional device may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... external keyboard or numeric keypad is turned on the keypad performs the function indicated by using the fn key or the fn+shift key combination. ● To change the function of the key. When num lock on an external keypad is turned off, the num lock light on an external keypad. Using the embedded numeric keypad 9 Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Press fn+num lk to an optional docking device...
... external keyboard or numeric keypad is turned on the keypad performs the function indicated by using the fn key or the fn+shift key combination. ● To change the function of the key. When num lock on an external keypad is turned off, the num lock light on an external keypad. Using the embedded numeric keypad 9 Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Press fn+num lk to an optional docking device...
Drives - Windows 7
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... damage to the equipment when connecting a powered drive, be added by connecting the drive to a USB port on the computer. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded AC outlet. 3 Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. 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...
... damage to the equipment when connecting a powered drive, be added by connecting the drive to a USB port on the computer. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded AC outlet. 3 Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. 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...
Drives - Windows 7
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... Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may be prompted for your hard drive at any time. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for more information. 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on a monthly schedule, but you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run more efficiently. Select Start...
... Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may be prompted for your hard drive at any time. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for more information. 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on a monthly schedule, but you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run more efficiently. Select Start...
Drives - Windows 7
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... previously set to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Check for software and driver downloads, type your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 2. or - Proceed to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. or - When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions...
... previously set to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Check for software and driver downloads, type your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 2. or - Proceed to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. or - When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions...
Drives - Windows 7
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... codes, DVD 7 S SmartBay inserting a drive 20 replacing a drive 20 software Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 T troubleshooting burning discs 25 device driver 25 disc play 24 HP device drivers 26 optical disc tray 22 optical drive detection 23 Windows drivers 26 Index 27 Index A airport security devices 1 AutoPlay 6 B BD playing 6 removing 10 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 3 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 3 DVD burning 9, 25 changing region setting 7 copying 8 playing 6 removing 10 DVD drive...
... codes, DVD 7 S SmartBay inserting a drive 20 replacing a drive 20 software Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 T troubleshooting burning discs 25 device driver 25 disc play 24 HP device drivers 26 optical disc tray 22 optical drive detection 23 Windows drivers 26 Index 27 Index A airport security devices 1 AutoPlay 6 B BD playing 6 removing 10 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 3 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 3 DVD burning 9, 25 changing region setting 7 copying 8 playing 6 removing 10 DVD drive...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... Mouse settings. 2 Chapter 2 Components To view or change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. 2 Components Top components TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: 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 vertical scroll zone* Scrolls up or down. (6) Right TouchPad button* Functions...
... Mouse settings. 2 Chapter 2 Components To view or change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. 2 Components Top components TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: 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 vertical scroll zone* Scrolls up or down. (6) Right TouchPad button* Functions...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s)-Provide information about the product's hardware components. The regulatory label is affixed to update or troubleshoot the operating system. 3 Labels The labels affixed to determine what components and parts are needed. ◦ Model description (4). The part number helps a service technician to the computer provide information you may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, an HP Mobile Broadband Module, or an optional Bluetooth...
... hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s)-Provide information about the product's hardware components. The regulatory label is affixed to update or troubleshoot the operating system. 3 Labels The labels affixed to determine what components and parts are needed. ◦ Model description (4). The part number helps a service technician to the computer provide information you may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, an HP Mobile Broadband Module, or an optional Bluetooth...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... are using the TouchPad scroll zone, slide your finger across the TouchPad surface in the direction you must lift your finger off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. (5) TouchPad scroll zone* Scrolls up or down . (6) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the corresponding buttons on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* Functions...
... are using the TouchPad scroll zone, slide your finger across the TouchPad surface in the direction you must lift your finger off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. (5) TouchPad scroll zone* Scrolls up or down . (6) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the corresponding buttons on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* Functions...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... external USB mouse to the system using one of the USB ports on an optional docking device or expansion product. 2 Chapter 1 Using the TouchPad To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. Connecting an external mouse You can also be connected to the computer using the ports on the computer. Setting TouchPad preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration...
... external USB mouse to the system using one of the USB ports on an optional docking device or expansion product. 2 Chapter 1 Using the TouchPad To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. Connecting an external mouse You can also be connected to the computer using the ports on the computer. Setting TouchPad preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... device or expansion product. When num lock on an external keypad is turned off, the num lock light on the computer is turned off , most keypad keys function like the keys on , most external numeric keypads function differently according to whether num lock is on or off (num lock is turned off at the factory): ● When num lock is off . Using an optional external numeric keypad Keys on most keypad keys type numbers...
... device or expansion product. When num lock on an external keypad is turned off, the num lock light on the computer is turned off , most keypad keys function like the keys on , most external numeric keypads function differently according to whether num lock is on or off (num lock is turned off at the factory): ● When num lock is off . Using an optional external numeric keypad Keys on most keypad keys type numbers...