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... the volume ...29 Using the media activity keys 30 Multimedia software ...30 Using HP MediaSmart software 31 Using multimedia software 31 Installing multimedia software from a disc 31 Audio ...32 Connecting external audio devices 32 Checking your audio functions 32 Using Beats Audio ...33 Identifying Beats Audio icons 34 Video ...34 Connecting an external monitor or projector 34 Connecting an HDMI device 35 Configuring audio for HDMI 36 Webcam ...37 Webcam tips ...37 Adjusting webcam properties 37 Using the ambient light sensor ...39 Using adaptive brightness 39 Using the webcam IR...
... the volume ...29 Using the media activity keys 30 Multimedia software ...30 Using HP MediaSmart software 31 Using multimedia software 31 Installing multimedia software from a disc 31 Audio ...32 Connecting external audio devices 32 Checking your audio functions 32 Using Beats Audio ...33 Identifying Beats Audio icons 34 Video ...34 Connecting an external monitor or projector 34 Connecting an HDMI device 35 Configuring audio for HDMI 36 Webcam ...37 Webcam tips ...37 Adjusting webcam properties 37 Using the ambient light sensor ...39 Using adaptive brightness 39 Using the webcam IR...
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... not open 61 Sharing optical drives ...62 External devices ...63 Using a USB device ...63 Connecting a USB device 63 Removing a USB device 63 Using an eSATA device ...64 Connecting an eSATA device 64 Removing an eSATA device 64 Using Digital Media Slot cards 65 Inserting a digital card 65 Removing a digital card 66 8 Memory modules Adding or replacing a memory module in single-slot models 68 Adding or replacing a memory module in double-slot models 71 9 Security Protecting the computer ...75 Using passwords ...76 Setting passwords in Windows 76 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 77...
... not open 61 Sharing optical drives ...62 External devices ...63 Using a USB device ...63 Connecting a USB device 63 Removing a USB device 63 Using an eSATA device ...64 Connecting an eSATA device 64 Removing an eSATA device 64 Using Digital Media Slot cards 65 Inserting a digital card 65 Removing a digital card 66 8 Memory modules Adding or replacing a memory module in single-slot models 68 Adding or replacing a memory module in double-slot models 71 9 Security Protecting the computer ...75 Using passwords ...76 Setting passwords in Windows 76 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 77...
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...the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is on . ● Blinking white: The computer is in Hibernation. Lights Component (1) TouchPad light (2) Caps lock light (3) Power light (4) Mute light (5) Wireless light Description Amber: The TouchPad is disabled. NOTE: Wireless devices are enabled at the factory. ● Amber: All wireless devices are off. Components 3 Component (1) TouchPad on/off button Description Turns the TouchPad on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and...
...the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is on . ● Blinking white: The computer is in Hibernation. Lights Component (1) TouchPad light (2) Caps lock light (3) Power light (4) Mute light (5) Wireless light Description Amber: The TouchPad is disabled. NOTE: Wireless devices are enabled at the factory. ● Amber: All wireless devices are off. Components 3 Component (1) TouchPad on/off button Description Turns the TouchPad on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and...
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... Windows® Product Key. This number describes the duration (in which the devices have been approved for use to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information available when you use . An optional device may need this information when traveling internationally. You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot...
... Windows® Product Key. This number describes the duration (in which the devices have been approved for use to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information available when you use . An optional device may need this information when traveling internationally. You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot...
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... icon, and then click Diagnose and repair from the menu. Click Troubleshoot problems and select the network you configure the WLAN, the software driver is protected by security. The driver must have the current codes to a WLAN, the network is either missing or corrupted. Windows resets your computer from other devices. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Network icon for a network key or a name (SSID) when connecting to make a connection on -screen instructions.
... icon, and then click Diagnose and repair from the menu. Click Troubleshoot problems and select the network you configure the WLAN, the software driver is protected by security. The driver must have the current codes to a WLAN, the network is either missing or corrupted. Windows resets your computer from other devices. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Network icon for a network key or a name (SSID) when connecting to make a connection on -screen instructions.
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... corresponding buttons on page 2. To activate the TouchPad gestures, place two fingers on the TouchPad as described in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Select the device, and then click Settings. 4 Pointing devices and keyboard Using pointing devices NOTE: In addition to the TouchPad, you want the pointer to go. Using TouchPad gestures The TouchPad supports a variety of the USB ports on...
... corresponding buttons on page 2. To activate the TouchPad gestures, place two fingers on the TouchPad as described in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Select the device, and then click Settings. 4 Pointing devices and keyboard Using pointing devices NOTE: In addition to the TouchPad, you want the pointer to go. Using TouchPad gestures The TouchPad supports a variety of the USB ports on...
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...; Be sure that is distinct from a configuration, settings, or properties menu: ● Brightness-Controls the amount of color in the Search box. To use the integrated camera, usually from saturation, which is accessible from various programs that use the webcam, select Start > All Programs > HP > HP MediaSmart > HP MediaSmart Webcam. If you can adjust webcam properties using HP MediaSmart, select Start > Help and Support, and type MediaSmart in the final image. A higher...
...; Be sure that is distinct from a configuration, settings, or properties menu: ● Brightness-Controls the amount of color in the Search box. To use the integrated camera, usually from saturation, which is accessible from various programs that use the webcam, select Start > All Programs > HP > HP MediaSmart > HP MediaSmart Webcam. If you can adjust webcam properties using HP MediaSmart, select Start > Help and Support, and type MediaSmart in the final image. A higher...
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... > HP MediaSmart Webcam. 2. Select the Microsoft Windows ALS Device check box. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Click OK. The webcam IR light turns on automatically when lighting conditions are in the following features: ● Adaptive brightness ● Webcam infrared (IR) light The ambient light sensor is enabled by default. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Location and Other Sensors. 2. Using adaptive brightness Adaptive brightness automatically adjusts the screen brightness when the lighting conditions change...
... > HP MediaSmart Webcam. 2. Select the Microsoft Windows ALS Device check box. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Click OK. The webcam IR light turns on automatically when lighting conditions are in the following features: ● Adaptive brightness ● Webcam infrared (IR) light The ambient light sensor is enabled by default. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Location and Other Sensors. 2. Using adaptive brightness Adaptive brightness automatically adjusts the screen brightness when the lighting conditions change...
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... audio or video playback functionality, or loss of networking connection or perform any type 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 computer functions while the computer is in the Sleep state or in Windows® Control Panel. You can be changed using Power Options in Hibernation. Your work is closed, open the display. ● Press a key...
... audio or video playback functionality, or loss of networking connection or perform any type 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 computer functions while the computer is in the Sleep state or in Windows® Control Panel. You can be changed using Power Options in Hibernation. Your work is closed, open the display. ● Press a key...
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... Sleep state, and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information. 50 Chapter 6 Power management Managing low battery levels The information in Windows Control Panel. Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you use while on the display. ● Check the Power saver setting in Power Options. ● Remove the battery from the computer when it is not being used or charged. ● Store the battery...
... Sleep state, and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information. 50 Chapter 6 Power management Managing low battery levels The information in Windows Control Panel. Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you use while on the display. ● Check the Power saver setting in Power Options. ● Remove the battery from the computer when it is not being used or charged. ● Store the battery...
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... preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. 56 Chapter 6 Power management Click Start. 3.
... preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. 56 Chapter 6 Power management Click Start. 3.
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... additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. do not drop a drive or place items on -screen instructions. 58 Chapter 7 Drives and external devices Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. The airport security devices that check carry-on luggage, such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Avoid exposing a drive to run more information. When the battery is the...
... additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. do not drop a drive or place items on -screen instructions. 58 Chapter 7 Drives and external devices Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. The airport security devices that check carry-on luggage, such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Avoid exposing a drive to run more information. When the battery is the...
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...) Drive ● Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer (DL) Drive Connecting optional external drives NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer: 60 Chapter 7 Drives and external devices Additionally, members of an Administrator group can change settings, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Using external drives Removable external drives expand your user privileges, you to enable or disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive...
...) Drive ● Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer (DL) Drive Connecting optional external drives NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer: 60 Chapter 7 Drives and external devices Additionally, members of an Administrator group can change settings, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Using external drives Removable external drives expand your user privileges, you to enable or disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive...
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... force to connect a USB device. ▲ To connect a USB device to the manufacturer's instructions. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. External devices 63 To view the shared optical drive on the cable to the computer. External devices Using a USB device NOTE: If your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > View computers and devices. For more USB ports, connect an optional hub. The computer has 2 USB ports, which is displayed in HP QuickWeb mode. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To...
... force to connect a USB device. ▲ To connect a USB device to the manufacturer's instructions. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. External devices 63 To view the shared optical drive on the cable to the computer. External devices Using a USB device NOTE: If your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > View computers and devices. For more USB ports, connect an optional hub. The computer has 2 USB ports, which is displayed in HP QuickWeb mode. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To...
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Select Action Key Mode Boot Options To do this Enable/disable the Action Key Mode. Set the delay for : ◦ Notebook Hard Drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key/USB Hard Drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Primary Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the primary hard drive. Run a diagnostic test on the secondary hard drive. Set the following boot options: ● POST Hot Key Delay...
Select Action Key Mode Boot Options To do this Enable/disable the Action Key Mode. Set the delay for : ◦ Notebook Hard Drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key/USB Hard Drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Primary Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the primary hard drive. Run a diagnostic test on the secondary hard drive. Set the following boot options: ● POST Hot Key Delay...
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... the location on your hard drive. 90 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: If you can delete the downloaded file from your computer. The hard drive designation is later than the BIOS version currently installed on your hard drive. Follow the instructions on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. To download a BIOS update: 1. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen to the hard drive...
... the location on your hard drive. 90 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: If you can delete the downloaded file from your computer. The hard drive designation is later than the BIOS version currently installed on your hard drive. Follow the instructions on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. To download a BIOS update: 1. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen to the hard drive...
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... them for backup reduces the number of recovery discs required. ● When backing up to discs, number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of discs (purchased separately): CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, or DVD±RW. Using Windows Backup and Restore To create a backup using Windows Backup and Restore, follow these steps: NOTE: Be sure that the computer is repaired or restored ● Before you add or modify hardware or software Note the...
... them for backup reduces the number of recovery discs required. ● When backing up to discs, number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of discs (purchased separately): CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, or DVD±RW. Using Windows Backup and Restore To create a backup using Windows Backup and Restore, follow these steps: NOTE: Be sure that the computer is repaired or restored ● Before you add or modify hardware or software Note the...
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... key mode 88 action keys adjusting volume 26 audio CD, DVD, or BD controls 26 decreasing screen brightness 25 Help and Support 25 identifying 5 increasing screen brightness 25 muting speaker sound 26 QuickLock 26 switching screen image 26 using 25 volume 29 adaptive brightness, using 39 administrator password creating 78 entering 78 managing 78 airport security devices 58 ambient light sensor adaptive brightness 39 identifying 9 using 39 webcam IR light 39 antennas 9 antivirus software, using 80 audio devices, connecting external 32 audio functions, checking 32 audio-in (microphone) jack...
... key mode 88 action keys adjusting volume 26 audio CD, DVD, or BD controls 26 decreasing screen brightness 25 Help and Support 25 identifying 5 increasing screen brightness 25 muting speaker sound 26 QuickLock 26 switching screen image 26 using 25 volume 29 adaptive brightness, using 39 administrator password creating 78 entering 78 managing 78 airport security devices 58 ambient light sensor adaptive brightness 39 identifying 9 using 39 webcam IR light 39 antennas 9 antivirus software, using 80 audio devices, connecting external 32 audio functions, checking 32 audio-in (microphone) jack...
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D default settings, restoring 86 Diagnostics menu 88 digital card inserting 65 removing 66 supported formats 65 Digital Media Slot, identifying 6 Disk Cleanup software 58 Disk Defragmenter software 58 diskette drive 60 display image, switching 26 drive light 8, 59 drive media 41 drives boot order 88 connecting external 60 diskette 60 external 60 hard 60 optical 60 DVD drive 60 E encryption 17 entering a power-on password 79 entering an administrator password 78 eSATA cable, connecting 64 eSATA devices connecting 64 removing 64 eSATA port, identifying 7 esc key, identifying 6 external audio ...
D default settings, restoring 86 Diagnostics menu 88 digital card inserting 65 removing 66 supported formats 65 Digital Media Slot, identifying 6 Disk Cleanup software 58 Disk Defragmenter software 58 diskette drive 60 display image, switching 26 drive light 8, 59 drive media 41 drives boot order 88 connecting external 60 diskette 60 external 60 hard 60 optical 60 DVD drive 60 E encryption 17 entering a power-on password 79 entering an administrator password 78 eSATA cable, connecting 64 eSATA devices connecting 64 removing 64 eSATA port, identifying 7 esc key, identifying 6 external audio ...
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... (network jack), identifying 7 rotating TouchPad gesture 24 S screen brightness keys 25 screen image, switching 26 scrolling TouchPad gesture 24 secondary hard disk self test 88 security cable slot, identifying 6 security cable, installing 83 Security menu 87 security, wireless 16 serial number, computer 11 service tag 11 setup of WLAN 16 Setup Utility changing the language 85 displaying system information 86 exiting 86 menus 87 navigating 85 passwords set in 77 restoring default settings 86 selecting 85 starting 84 shared drives 31 shutdown 56 Sleep...
... (network jack), identifying 7 rotating TouchPad gesture 24 S screen brightness keys 25 screen image, switching 26 scrolling TouchPad gesture 24 secondary hard disk self test 88 security cable slot, identifying 6 security cable, installing 83 Security menu 87 security, wireless 16 serial number, computer 11 service tag 11 setup of WLAN 16 Setup Utility changing the language 85 displaying system information 86 exiting 86 menus 87 navigating 85 passwords set in 77 restoring default settings 86 selecting 85 starting 84 shared drives 31 shutdown 56 Sleep...