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... ...33 Identifying your multimedia components 34 Adjusting the volume ...35 Using the media activity keys 36 Multimedia software ...37 Using HP MediaSmart or TouchSmart (select models only) software 37 Using other preinstalled multimedia software 37 Installing multimedia software from a disc 37 Audio ...39 Connecting external audio devices 39 Checking your audio functions 39 Video ...40...
... ...33 Identifying your multimedia components 34 Adjusting the volume ...35 Using the media activity keys 36 Multimedia software ...37 Using HP MediaSmart or TouchSmart (select models only) software 37 Using other preinstalled multimedia software 37 Installing multimedia software from a disc 37 Audio ...39 Connecting external audio devices 39 Checking your audio functions 39 Video ...40...
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... hard drive performance ...66 Using Disk Defragmenter 66 Using Disk Cleanup ...66 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 67 Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 67 Managing power with a parked hard drive 67 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 68 Replacing a drive in the hard drive bay 69 8 External devices Using a USB...
... hard drive performance ...66 Using Disk Defragmenter 66 Using Disk Cleanup ...66 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 67 Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 67 Managing power with a parked hard drive 67 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 68 Replacing a drive in the hard drive bay 69 8 External devices Using a USB...
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...administrator password 85 Power-on password 85 Managing a power-on password 86 Entering a power-on password 86 Using antivirus software ...87 Using firewall software ...87 Installing critical security updates ...88 Installing an optional security cable ...88 Using the Fingerprint Reader (select models only...BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 98 A device driver must be reinstalled ...98 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 98 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 99 13 Changing QuickWeb settings Disabling and enabling QuickWeb 100 Appendix A Setup ...
...administrator password 85 Power-on password 85 Managing a power-on password 86 Entering a power-on password 86 Using antivirus software ...87 Using firewall software ...87 Installing critical security updates ...88 Installing an optional security cable ...88 Using the Fingerprint Reader (select models only...BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 98 A device driver must be reinstalled ...98 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 98 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 99 13 Changing QuickWeb settings Disabling and enabling QuickWeb 100 Appendix A Setup ...
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Exiting Setup Utility ...103 Setup Utility menus ...103 Main menu ...103 Security menu ...104 System Configuration menu 104 Diagnostics menu ...105 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...107 Determining the BIOS version 107 Downloading a BIOS update 107 Updating programs and drivers ...108 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery ...
Exiting Setup Utility ...103 Setup Utility menus ...103 Main menu ...103 Security menu ...104 System Configuration menu 104 Diagnostics menu ...105 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...107 Determining the BIOS version 107 Downloading a BIOS update 107 Updating programs and drivers ...108 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery ...
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NOTE: To disable or reenable QuickWeb, refer to the software Help included with QuickWeb, which can be accessed by clicking the Help icon in touch using e-mail, instant messages, or Skype, without having to start ... about QuickWeb, refer to the "Changing QuickWeb settings" chapter. Your computer may also feature HP QuickWeb (select models only). ● The Microsoft Windows operating system displays the desktop on the display and controls your computer's hardware, peripherals, and software programs. ● If your computer includes QuickWeb, it allows you to quickly browse...
NOTE: To disable or reenable QuickWeb, refer to the software Help included with QuickWeb, which can be accessed by clicking the Help icon in touch using e-mail, instant messages, or Skype, without having to start ... about QuickWeb, refer to the "Changing QuickWeb settings" chapter. Your computer may also feature HP QuickWeb (select models only). ● The Microsoft Windows operating system displays the desktop on the display and controls your computer's hardware, peripherals, and software programs. ● If your computer includes QuickWeb, it allows you to quickly browse...
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The HP QuickWeb Home screen appears. 2. Using HP QuickWeb (select models only) To start QuickWeb from Microsoft Windows: ▲ Click Start, click the arrow next to the Shut down button, and then click Restart. Click an icon on your computer. Your computer restarts and displays the HP QuickWeb Home screen. Turn on the QuickWeb Home screen to the software Help included with QuickWeb. 2 Chapter 1 Getting started To start QuickWeb: 1. NOTE: To learn more about HP QuickWeb, refer to launch a program.
The HP QuickWeb Home screen appears. 2. Using HP QuickWeb (select models only) To start QuickWeb from Microsoft Windows: ▲ Click Start, click the arrow next to the Shut down button, and then click Restart. Click an icon on your computer. Your computer restarts and displays the HP QuickWeb Home screen. Turn on the QuickWeb Home screen to the software Help included with QuickWeb. 2 Chapter 1 Getting started To start QuickWeb: 1. NOTE: To learn more about HP QuickWeb, refer to launch a program.
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...wireless devices simultaneously. If the wireless light is on the computer using: ● Wireless action key (f12) ● HP Wireless Assistant software ● HP Connection Manager software (select models only) ● Operating system controls Using the wireless action key The computer has a wireless action key .... Individual wireless devices are enabled at least one or more network drivers are on the computer. Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of the wireless devices on the computer. Because the wireless devices...
...wireless devices simultaneously. If the wireless light is on the computer using: ● Wireless action key (f12) ● HP Wireless Assistant software ● HP Connection Manager software (select models only) ● Operating system controls Using the wireless action key The computer has a wireless action key .... Individual wireless devices are enabled at least one or more network drivers are on the computer. Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of the wireless devices on the computer. Because the wireless devices...
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...modem Open Wireless Assistant by Setup Utility before it can be turned on or off using HP Wireless Assistant. Using operating system controls Some operating systems offer a way to the Wireless Assistant software Help. To access Help: 1. If a wireless device is disabled by Setup Utility, ...area, and position the mouse pointer over the wireless icon. If the wireless icon is not displayed in Windows Mobility Center. 2. Using HP Wireless Assistant A wireless device is turned on or off using Wireless Assistant. Wireless Assistant appears. 3. Click Close. For more information, ...
...modem Open Wireless Assistant by Setup Utility before it can be turned on or off using HP Wireless Assistant. Using operating system controls Some operating systems offer a way to the Wireless Assistant software Help. To access Help: 1. If a wireless device is disabled by Setup Utility, ...area, and position the mouse pointer over the wireless icon. If the wireless icon is not displayed in Windows Mobility Center. 2. Using HP Wireless Assistant A wireless device is turned on or off using Wireless Assistant. Wireless Assistant appears. 3. Click Close. For more information, ...
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... often used interchangeably. ● A large-scale WLAN, such as a corporate or public WLAN, typically uses wireless access points that accommodate a large number of hardware or software. NOTE: The terms wireless router and wireless access point are linked by your router manufacturer or your network grows, additional wireless and wired computers can...
... often used interchangeably. ● A large-scale WLAN, such as a corporate or public WLAN, typically uses wireless access points that accommodate a large number of hardware or software. NOTE: The terms wireless router and wireless access point are linked by your router manufacturer or your network grows, additional wireless and wired computers can...
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...: ◦ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a wireless security protocol that encodes or encrypts all network data before it is essential to understand that checks both software and hardware. Protecting your WLAN Because the WLAN standard was designed with built-in security Many wireless base stations, gateways, or routers provide built-in...
...: ◦ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a wireless security protocol that encodes or encrypts all network data before it is essential to understand that checks both software and hardware. Protecting your WLAN Because the WLAN standard was designed with built-in security Many wireless base stations, gateways, or routers provide built-in...
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...computers to share the Internet through which other computers cannot connect to the Internet using Bluetooth devices, refer to the Bluetooth software Help. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical ... and the Windows operating system. 22 Chapter 3 Wireless, local area network, and modem Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) HP does not recommend setting up a personal area network (PAN) of Bluetooth is in synchronizing information transfers between the computer and wireless...
...computers to share the Internet through which other computers cannot connect to the Internet using Bluetooth devices, refer to the Bluetooth software Help. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical ... and the Windows operating system. 22 Chapter 3 Wireless, local area network, and modem Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) HP does not recommend setting up a personal area network (PAN) of Bluetooth is in synchronizing information transfers between the computer and wireless...
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Performing flicks NOTE: Flicks are not recognized by some software programs. To perform flicks on the touch screen: ● Flick upward to scroll up. ● Flick downward to scroll down. ● Flick to the left ...
Performing flicks NOTE: Flicks are not recognized by some software programs. To perform flicks on the touch screen: ● Flick upward to scroll up. ● Flick downward to scroll down. ● Flick to the left ...
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... features that allow you to play and manage your own audio ● Integrated webcam that allows you to capture and share video ● Preinstalled multimedia software that provide fast access to music, watch movies, and view pictures. The computer might include the following multimedia components: ● Optical drive for playing audio...
... features that allow you to play and manage your own audio ● Integrated webcam that allows you to capture and share video ● Preinstalled multimedia software that provide fast access to music, watch movies, and view pictures. The computer might include the following multimedia components: ● Optical drive for playing audio...
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Illuminates when video software accesses the webcam. Mutes and restores speaker sound. Produce sound. For additional safety information, refer to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, headset, or television ...
Illuminates when video software accesses the webcam. Mutes and restores speaker sound. Produce sound. For additional safety information, refer to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, headset, or television ...
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... Internet and live TV on -screen instructions. 3. Insert the disc into a mobile entertainment center. Using other preinstalled multimedia software: 1. Multimedia software Preinstalled multimedia software allows you want to use Windows Media Player to use. Using HP MediaSmart or TouchSmart (select models only) software HP MediaSmart and TouchSmart (select models only) turn the computer into the optical drive...
... Internet and live TV on -screen instructions. 3. Insert the disc into a mobile entertainment center. Using other preinstalled multimedia software: 1. Multimedia software Preinstalled multimedia software allows you want to use Windows Media Player to use. Using HP MediaSmart or TouchSmart (select models only) software HP MediaSmart and TouchSmart (select models only) turn the computer into the optical drive...
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NOTE: For details about using software included with the software, on the software disc, or on the manufacturer's Web site. 38 Chapter 5 Multimedia The instructions might be provided with the computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions.
NOTE: For details about using software included with the software, on the software disc, or on the manufacturer's Web site. 38 Chapter 5 Multimedia The instructions might be provided with the computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions.
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... product Connect the computer to external AC power: ● When charging or calibrating a battery. ● When installing or modifying system software. ● When writing information to save battery life. Using external AC power WARNING! External AC power is turned on board an aircraft...6 Power management WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from external AC power: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is...
... product Connect the computer to external AC power: ● When charging or calibrating a battery. ● When installing or modifying system software. ● When writing information to save battery life. Using external AC power WARNING! External AC power is turned on board an aircraft...6 Power management WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from external AC power: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is...
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...a much higher storage capacity. Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) CDs, used to store digital data, are also used primarily for movies, software, and data backup purposes. DVD±RW discs Use DVD±RW discs to the outside of information. With a LightScribe-enabled drive and LightScribe... software, write data to the disc, and then add a designer label to erase or write over . Blu-ray Discs (BD) NOTE: Blu-ray is ideal...
...a much higher storage capacity. Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) CDs, used to store digital data, are also used primarily for movies, software, and data backup purposes. DVD±RW discs Use DVD±RW discs to the outside of information. With a LightScribe-enabled drive and LightScribe... software, write data to the disc, and then add a designer label to erase or write over . Blu-ray Discs (BD) NOTE: Blu-ray is ideal...
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...be changed five times. Select Start > Default Programs > Change AutoPlay settings. 2. Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Click Choose a default, and then select one of region changes remaining is selected. 3. To change...ROM drives to Help and Support. Click the DVD Region tab, and change region settings through the operating system: 1. NOTE: Choose HP MediaSmart to improve security of the installed drives. 4. For more information, refer to change region settings, and then click Properties. ...
...be changed five times. Select Start > Default Programs > Change AutoPlay settings. 2. Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Click Choose a default, and then select one of region changes remaining is selected. 3. To change...ROM drives to Help and Support. Click the DVD Region tab, and change region settings through the operating system: 1. NOTE: Choose HP MediaSmart to improve security of the installed drives. 4. For more information, refer to change region settings, and then click Properties. ...
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... a disc, connect the computer to copy into the drive. Before writing to a disc, close all open programs except the disc software you want to a reliable external power source. Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2. Insert the disc you are using... software included with the computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which might be provided on disc, in the software Help, or on battery power. After the information is copied, the disc created ejects automatically...
... a disc, connect the computer to copy into the drive. Before writing to a disc, close all open programs except the disc software you want to a reliable external power source. Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2. Insert the disc you are using... software included with the computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which might be provided on disc, in the software Help, or on battery power. After the information is copied, the disc created ejects automatically...