Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. When enabled, saves power when the computer is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. 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 Test Secondary Hard Disk...
... system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. When enabled, saves power when the computer is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. 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 Test Secondary Hard Disk...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... computer. Access the updates on the system ROM. You may be prompted for your permission or password for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site. Install the updates. 1 Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for more information. 2. Prepare for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site...
... computer. Access the updates on the system ROM. You may be prompted for your permission or password for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site. Install the updates. 1 Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for more information. 2. Prepare for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... outlet. Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your hard drive. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is later...
... outlet. Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your hard drive. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is later...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... to 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 your computer. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. 4 Updating software If you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your hard drive. Click Install now to install. 7. To do so...
... to 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 your computer. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. 4 Updating software If you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your hard drive. Click Install now to install. 7. To do so...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. For more information. 1. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings.
... information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. For more information. 1. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the system can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to Help and Support for more efficiently. Using Disk Defragmenter 9 You may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Follow the on the hard drive so that you can run during the night or another time when you do not need access to use the computer...
... the system can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to Help and Support for more efficiently. Using Disk Defragmenter 9 You may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Follow the on the hard drive so that you can run during the night or another time when you do not need access to use the computer...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... (for HP software updates. Try running your computer model number in the Start Search box. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of the computer. - Click OK. 4. A device driver must be reinstalled 17 Click Start and type device manager in the product box, and then press enter. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes icon...
... (for HP software updates. Try running your computer model number in the Start Search box. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of the computer. - Click OK. 4. A device driver must be reinstalled 17 Click Start and type device manager in the product box, and then press enter. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes icon...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to install Microsoft Update. Open your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Click Security & Updates. 3. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click your computer. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click Install now to open a window containing additional information. 6. 3. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When the list of the device. or - Click Download only to...
... Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to install Microsoft Update. Open your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Click Security & Updates. 3. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click your computer. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click Install now to open a window containing additional information. 6. 3. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When the list of the device. or - Click Download only to...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... 6 D device drivers HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 changing region setting 6 copying 7 drive 2 playing 5 removing 8 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 hard drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 O optical disc Blu-ray 5 removing 8 using 3, 4 optical drive identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk...
... 6 D device drivers HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 changing region setting 6 copying 7 drive 2 playing 5 removing 8 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 hard drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 O optical disc Blu-ray 5 removing 8 using 3, 4 optical drive identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) ● xD-Picture Card (XD) Type H ● xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M On: The Digital Media Slot is not connected to external power. Connect optional USB device. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a highdefinition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects a network cable. Left-side components Component (1) Power connector (2) AC adapter light (3) External monitor port (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) HDMI port (select models only) (6) USB port (7) Digital Media...
... Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) ● xD-Picture Card (XD) Type H ● xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M On: The Digital Media Slot is not connected to external power. Connect optional USB device. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a highdefinition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects a network cable. Left-side components Component (1) Power connector (2) AC adapter light (3) External monitor port (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) HDMI port (select models only) (6) USB port (7) Digital Media...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... device manufacturer's instructions. 3. The HDMI port connects the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as your media program. NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separately), available from most electronics retailers. Configuring the audio using HDMI (select models only) To configure, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to that graphics card. In the left pane, click Device Manager, and then click Display adapters. Connecting an HDMI device...
... device manufacturer's instructions. 3. The HDMI port connects the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as your media program. NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separately), available from most electronics retailers. Configuring the audio using HDMI (select models only) To configure, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to that graphics card. In the left pane, click Device Manager, and then click Display adapters. Connecting an HDMI device...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. or - Click Microsoft Update to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for software and driver downloads, type your computer after the installation...
... operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. or - Click Microsoft Update to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for software and driver downloads, type your computer after the installation...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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..., the power lights blink and the screen clears. With the computer on, you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. When Sleep is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. 1 Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to initiate Sleep after 10 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and...
..., the power lights blink and the screen clears. With the computer on, you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. When Sleep is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. 1 Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to initiate Sleep after 10 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is recharged, the battery light on the computer turns off , turn it on -screen instructions. 16 Chapter 2 Using battery power If the computer is off . or - Click Restore default settings for this plan, and then follow the on when the battery is off . Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep CAUTION: Failure to reenable Hibernation after calibration may result...
Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is recharged, the battery light on the computer turns off , turn it on -screen instructions. 16 Chapter 2 Using battery power If the computer is off . or - Click Restore default settings for this plan, and then follow the on when the battery is off . Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep CAUTION: Failure to reenable Hibernation after calibration may result...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... the computer from external power and remove the battery. 20 Chapter 4 Shutting down . Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before...
... the computer from external power and remove the battery. 20 Chapter 4 Shutting down . Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before...
Service Guide
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... parts catalog Serial number location 3-1 Computer major components 3-2 Display assembly components 3-9 Plastics Kit 3-11 Mass storage devices 3-12 Miscellaneous parts 3-13 Sequential part number listing 3-14 4 Removal and replacement procedures Preliminary replacement requirements 4-1 Tools required 4-1 Service considerations 4-1 Grounding guidelines 4-2 Unknown user password 4-4 Component replacement procedures 4-5 Serial number 4-5 Computer feet 4-6 Battery 4-7 Optical drive 4-8 Hard drive 4-10 RTC battery 4-12 Memory module 4-13 WLAN module 4-15 Keyboard 4-17 Keyboard...
... parts catalog Serial number location 3-1 Computer major components 3-2 Display assembly components 3-9 Plastics Kit 3-11 Mass storage devices 3-12 Miscellaneous parts 3-13 Sequential part number listing 3-14 4 Removal and replacement procedures Preliminary replacement requirements 4-1 Tools required 4-1 Service considerations 4-1 Grounding guidelines 4-2 Unknown user password 4-4 Component replacement procedures 4-5 Serial number 4-5 Computer feet 4-6 Battery 4-7 Optical drive 4-8 Hard drive 4-10 RTC battery 4-12 Memory module 4-13 WLAN module 4-15 Keyboard 4-17 Keyboard...
Service Guide
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Connects a modem cable. Connect optional USB devices. Connects an optional USB device. Blinking: The optical drive is not connected to external power. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects a network cable. Left-side components Item Component 1 Power connector 2 AC adapter light 3 External monitor port 4 RJ-45 (network) jack 5 HDMI port (select models only) 6 USB port 7 Digital Media Slot (select models only) 8 Digital Media Slot light (select models only) Function Connects an AC adapter. ■ On: The computer is connected to external power. ■ Off: ...
Connects a modem cable. Connect optional USB devices. Connects an optional USB device. Blinking: The optical drive is not connected to external power. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects a network cable. Left-side components Item Component 1 Power connector 2 AC adapter light 3 External monitor port 4 RJ-45 (network) jack 5 HDMI port (select models only) 6 USB port 7 Digital Media Slot (select models only) 8 Digital Media Slot light (select models only) Function Connects an AC adapter. ■ On: The computer is connected to external power. ■ Off: ...
Service Guide
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... the computer serial number and model description provided on the bottom of the computer. Illustrated parts catalog 3-1 The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. This is the number used to determine what components and parts are needed when troubleshooting system problems. The service tag provides the following information: When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number located on the service tag...
... the computer serial number and model description provided on the bottom of the computer. Illustrated parts catalog 3-1 The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. This is the number used to determine what components and parts are needed when troubleshooting system problems. The service tag provides the following information: When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number located on the service tag...
Service Guide
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There are needed when troubleshooting system problems. The service tag provides the following information: When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number located on the computer. This number describes the duration of the computer, provides information that is an alphanumeric identifier that may be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing the computer. Do not reinsert any batteries at this time. 9. Turn on...
There are needed when troubleshooting system problems. The service tag provides the following information: When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number located on the computer. This number describes the duration of the computer, provides information that is an alphanumeric identifier that may be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing the computer. Do not reinsert any batteries at this time. 9. Turn on...
Service Guide
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... 2-8 BIOS administrator password 5-3 Bluetooth module removal 4-35 spare part number 4-35 Bluetooth module cable 3-17 removal 4-35 spare part number 3-6, 3-17 Blu-ray disc specifications 6-4 Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive product description 1-4 removal 4-9 spare part number 4-8 specifications 6-4 boot options 5-4 boot order 5-4 bottom components 2-8 Index Index built-in device Bluetooth device radio 2-8 modem 1-4 wireless button 2-3 WLAN device radio 2-8 buttons power 2-3 wireless 2-3 C cables, service consideration 4-1 caps lock light 2-2 chipset, product description 1-2 CMOS...
... 2-8 BIOS administrator password 5-3 Bluetooth module removal 4-35 spare part number 4-35 Bluetooth module cable 3-17 removal 4-35 spare part number 3-6, 3-17 Blu-ray disc specifications 6-4 Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive product description 1-4 removal 4-9 spare part number 4-8 specifications 6-4 boot options 5-4 boot order 5-4 bottom components 2-8 Index Index built-in device Bluetooth device radio 2-8 modem 1-4 wireless button 2-3 WLAN device radio 2-8 buttons power 2-3 wireless 2-3 C cables, service consideration 4-1 caps lock light 2-2 chipset, product description 1-2 CMOS...