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...(burning) a CD or DVD 57 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 58 Using external drives ...60 Improving hard drive performance ...61 Using Disk Defragmenter 61 Using Disk Cleanup ...61 Replacing a drive in the primary hard drive bay 62 Replacing a drive in the secondary hard drive bay 65 7 External devices ...68 Using a USB device ...68 Connecting a USB device 68...80 Entering a power-on password 80 Using antivirus software ...81 Using firewall software ...81 Installing critical security updates ...82 Installing an optional security cable ...82 Using the Fingerprint Reader (select models only 83 viii
...(burning) a CD or DVD 57 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 58 Using external drives ...60 Improving hard drive performance ...61 Using Disk Defragmenter 61 Using Disk Cleanup ...61 Replacing a drive in the primary hard drive bay 62 Replacing a drive in the secondary hard drive bay 65 7 External devices ...68 Using a USB device ...68 Connecting a USB device 68...80 Entering a power-on password 80 Using antivirus software ...81 Using firewall software ...81 Installing critical security updates ...82 Installing an optional security cable ...82 Using the Fingerprint Reader (select models only 83 viii
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... 7 Connects an AC adapter. Right-side components Item Description 1 Power light 2 Hard Disk Drive light 3 USB ports (2) 4 Optical Drive light 5 Optical drive 6 AC Adapter light 7 Power connector 8 Security Cable slot Left-side components Function ● On-The computer is on select models, writes to optical discs. ● On-The computer is connected to external ...
... 7 Connects an AC adapter. Right-side components Item Description 1 Power light 2 Hard Disk Drive light 3 USB ports (2) 4 Optical Drive light 5 Optical drive 6 AC Adapter light 7 Power connector 8 Security Cable slot Left-side components Function ● On-The computer is on select models, writes to optical discs. ● On-The computer is connected to external ...
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.... Connects an optional video or audio device, such as an eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB device. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects a network cable. NOTE: Depending on and off during routine operation. Reads SD cards that...
.... Connects an optional video or audio device, such as an eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB device. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects a network cable. NOTE: Depending on and off during routine operation. Reads SD cards that...
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...connected to remove the device. 3. Using an eSATA device An eSATA port connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as an eSATA external hard drive. NOTE: The eSATA port also supports an optional USB device. Removing an eSATA device CAUTION: To prevent loss of the notification area. 2. ...Click the name of the taskbar. To connect an eSATA device to the computer, connect the eSATA cable for the device to connect an eSATA device. Using an eSATA device 69 You are provided with the device. Connecting an eSATA device CAUTION:...
...connected to remove the device. 3. Using an eSATA device An eSATA port connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as an eSATA external hard drive. NOTE: The eSATA port also supports an optional USB device. Removing an eSATA device CAUTION: To prevent loss of the notification area. 2. ...Click the name of the taskbar. To connect an eSATA device to the computer, connect the eSATA cable for the device to connect an eSATA device. Using an eSATA device 69 You are provided with the device. Connecting an eSATA device CAUTION:...
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... computer is running on battery power, docked in Windows) or by opening Setup Utility. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify the computer and access the BIOS update you want to the location on or restarting... the BIOS version currently installed on the HP website that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Updating the BIOS 99 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you need this path when you are ready to the hard drive. When the Main menu is later than...
... computer is running on battery power, docked in Windows) or by opening Setup Utility. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify the computer and access the BIOS update you want to the location on or restarting... the BIOS version currently installed on the HP website that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Updating the BIOS 99 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you need this path when you are ready to the hard drive. When the Main menu is later than...
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...9 battery temperature 49 battery, identifying 11 bays battery 9, 12 primary hard drive 9 BD playing 55 removing 58 BIOS, updating 99 Blu-ray ROM DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL Drive 53 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD +/-RW SuperMulti DL Drive 53 Bluetooth device 13, 19 Bluetooth label 12 boot options 96 boot...5 right TouchPad 3 TouchPad On/Off 3 TouchPad right/left 22 C cables eSATA 69 LAN 20 security 82 USB 68 calibrating battery 47 caps lock light, identifying 4 CD burning 57, 91 copying 57 playing 55 removing 58 CD drive 60 Certificate of Authenticity label 12 changing the language of Setup Utility...
...9 battery temperature 49 battery, identifying 11 bays battery 9, 12 primary hard drive 9 BD playing 55 removing 58 BIOS, updating 99 Blu-ray ROM DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL Drive 53 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD +/-RW SuperMulti DL Drive 53 Bluetooth device 13, 19 Bluetooth label 12 boot options 96 boot...5 right TouchPad 3 TouchPad On/Off 3 TouchPad right/left 22 C cables eSATA 69 LAN 20 security 82 USB 68 calibrating battery 47 caps lock light, identifying 4 CD burning 57, 91 copying 57 playing 55 removing 58 CD drive 60 Certificate of Authenticity label 12 changing the language of Setup Utility...
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... 65, 66 optical 60 See also hard drive; optical drive DVD burning 57, 91 changing region setting 56 copying 57 playing 55 removing 58 DVD drive 60 DVD region settings 56 E earbuds 30 encryption 17 entering a power-on password 80 entering an administrator password 80 eSATA cable, connecting 69 eSATA devices connecting 69 ...keypad, integrated identifying 27 num lock 27 using 27 keys esc 6 fn 6 function 6 keypad 6 mute 31 Windows applications 6 Windows logo 6 L labels Bluetooth 12 HP Mobile Broadband Module 12 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 12 modem approval 12 regulatory 12 108 Index
... 65, 66 optical 60 See also hard drive; optical drive DVD burning 57, 91 changing region setting 56 copying 57 playing 55 removing 58 DVD drive 60 DVD region settings 56 E earbuds 30 encryption 17 entering a power-on password 80 entering an administrator password 80 eSATA cable, connecting 69 eSATA devices connecting 69 ...keypad, integrated identifying 27 num lock 27 using 27 keys esc 6 fn 6 function 6 keypad 6 mute 31 Windows applications 6 Windows logo 6 L labels Bluetooth 12 HP Mobile Broadband Module 12 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 12 modem approval 12 regulatory 12 108 Index
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... 9 lights caps lock 4 mute 4 power 4 TouchPad 4 volume mute 4 webcam 9 wireless 4 local area network (LAN) cable required 20 connecting cable 20 low battery level 46 M Main menu 96 maintenance Disk Cleanup 61 Disk Defragmenter 61 managing a power-on password 80 managing an...connector, identifying 7 power cord, identifying 11 power lights, identifying 4 power-on password creating 80 entering 80 managing 80 primary hard drive bay, identifying 9 primary hard drive, replacing 62 Product Key 12 product name and number, computer 12 programs, updating 100 projector, connecting 35 public WLAN connection...
... 9 lights caps lock 4 mute 4 power 4 TouchPad 4 volume mute 4 webcam 9 wireless 4 local area network (LAN) cable required 20 connecting cable 20 low battery level 46 M Main menu 96 maintenance Disk Cleanup 61 Disk Defragmenter 61 managing a power-on password 80 managing an...connector, identifying 7 power cord, identifying 11 power lights, identifying 4 power-on password creating 80 entering 80 managing 80 primary hard drive bay, identifying 9 primary hard drive, replacing 62 Product Key 12 product name and number, computer 12 programs, updating 100 projector, connecting 35 public WLAN connection...
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screen image, switching 25 scrolling TouchPad gesture 22 secondary hard drive self test 97 secondary hard drive, replacing 65 security features 77 passwords 78 security cable 82 security cable slot, identifying 7 Security menu 96 security, wireless 16 selecting in Setup Utility 94 serial number, computer 12 service tag ... disc play 89, 90 DVD movie play 90 external display 90 HP device drivers 92 optical disc tray 88 optical drive detection 88 Windows drivers 92 turning off the computer 51 U unresponsive system 51 USB cable, connecting 68 USB devices connecting 68 description 68 removing 68 USB...
screen image, switching 25 scrolling TouchPad gesture 22 secondary hard drive self test 97 secondary hard drive, replacing 65 security features 77 passwords 78 security cable 82 security cable slot, identifying 7 Security menu 96 security, wireless 16 selecting in Setup Utility 94 serial number, computer 12 service tag ... disc play 89, 90 DVD movie play 90 external display 90 HP device drivers 92 optical disc tray 88 optical drive detection 88 Windows drivers 92 turning off the computer 51 U unresponsive system 51 USB cable, connecting 68 USB devices connecting 68 description 68 removing 68 USB...
