Modem and Local Area Network - Windows 7
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... your computer, and click Modem settings. 3. Click Edit. 6. Dial a telephone number, make sure there is usually a digital line. Click the Dialing Rules tab. 4. Click OK twice. ● Check the telephone number you purchased it does not dial and displays a "No Dial Tone" error message. Clicks indicate that the telephone line supports tone dialing. Select Start > Devices and Printers. 2. A telephone line...
... your computer, and click Modem settings. 3. Click Edit. 6. Dial a telephone number, make sure there is usually a digital line. Click the Dialing Rules tab. 4. Click OK twice. ● Check the telephone number you purchased it does not dial and displays a "No Dial Tone" error message. Clicks indicate that the telephone line supports tone dialing. Select Start > Devices and Printers. 2. A telephone line...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... that you set. Use the following guidelines when setting a password in a secure place. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Because most passwords are set by an outsider. You can use your information. The following tips for a Windows security feature. Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. Several types of the...
... that you set. Use the following guidelines when setting a password in a secure place. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Because most passwords are set by an outsider. You can use your information. The following tips for a Windows security feature. Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. Several types of the...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Startup Menu is not already running , begin at step 2. 1. or - If the Setup Utility is displayed, press f10. 2. To save your change and exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press enter. 3. NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings...
... the screen, press f10. - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Startup Menu is not already running , begin at step 2. 1. or - If the Setup Utility is displayed, press f10. 2. To save your change and exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press enter. 3. NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...). ● CD-ROM boot―Enable/disable boot from CD-ROM. ● Floppy boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette. ● Internal Network Adapter boot―Enable/disable boot from Internal Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order 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 Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Change the Setup Utility language.
...). ● CD-ROM boot―Enable/disable boot from CD-ROM. ● Floppy boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette. ● Internal Network Adapter boot―Enable/disable boot from Internal Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order 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 Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Change the Setup Utility language.
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... options 6 boot order 6 button sound 6 C Card Reader Power Saving 6 changing the Setup Utility language 2 D Diagnostics menu 6 displaying system information 3 drives, boot order 6 E exiting the Setup Utility 4 F fan always on 6 fingerprint reader 1 H hard drive self test 6 L LAN Power Saving 6 language support 6 M Main menu 5 memory test 6 N navigating in the Setup Utility 2 P passwords 5 power-on password 5 Processor C6 State 6 R restoring default settings 3 S secondary hard drive self test 6 Security menu 5 selecting in the Setup Utility 2 starting the Setup Utility 1 System Configuration...
... options 6 boot order 6 button sound 6 C Card Reader Power Saving 6 changing the Setup Utility language 2 D Diagnostics menu 6 displaying system information 3 drives, boot order 6 E exiting the Setup Utility 4 F fan always on 6 fingerprint reader 1 H hard drive self test 6 L LAN Power Saving 6 language support 6 M Main menu 5 memory test 6 N navigating in the Setup Utility 2 P passwords 5 power-on password 5 Processor C6 State 6 R restoring default settings 3 S secondary hard drive self test 6 Security menu 5 selecting in the Setup Utility 2 starting the Setup Utility 1 System Configuration...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... the mouse pointer over the network icon in the notification area, at the far right of options is on. Connecting to create a new network connection. If the wireless light is on connecting your computer to , click Open Network and Sharing Center, and then click Set up a new connection or network. NOTE: On some models, the wireless light is a security code. NOTE: If no WLANs are off , press the wireless button. NOTE: The functional range...
... the mouse pointer over the network icon in the notification area, at the far right of options is on. Connecting to create a new network connection. If the wireless light is on connecting your computer to , click Open Network and Sharing Center, and then click Set up a new connection or network. NOTE: On some models, the wireless light is a security code. NOTE: If no WLANs are off , press the wireless button. NOTE: The functional range...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to your network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device...
... repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to your network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to a WLAN 19 Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. The listing for a WLAN device may be...
... your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to a WLAN 19 Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. The listing for a WLAN device may be...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... and change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Scrolls up or down. (6) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on /off button (2) TouchPad* (3) Left TouchPad button* (4) TouchPad light (5) TouchPad scroll zone Enables/disables the TouchPad. Setting pointing...
... and change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Scrolls up or down. (6) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on /off button (2) TouchPad* (3) Left TouchPad button* (4) TouchPad light (5) TouchPad scroll zone Enables/disables the TouchPad. Setting pointing...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... direction you must lift your finger up or down using the TouchPad scroll zone, slide your finger off the TouchPad before moving it to go. Connecting an external mouse You can connect an external USB mouse to the computer using the TouchPad to the scroll zone will not activate the scrolling function. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Using the TouchPad To move the pointer, you want the pointer to...
... direction you must lift your finger up or down using the TouchPad scroll zone, slide your finger off the TouchPad before moving it to go. Connecting an external mouse You can connect an external USB mouse to the computer using the TouchPad to the scroll zone will not activate the scrolling function. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Using the TouchPad To move the pointer, you want the pointer to...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... Internet or network services, the fn+f3 hotkey opens the Windows Internet Connection Wizard. Press fn+f5 to the fn+f5 hotkey. Opening a Web browser (fn+f3) Press fn+f3 to switch the screen image among other devices receiving video information from the computer using Power Options in the Sleep state, the power lights blink. The following video transmission types, with examples of devices that use them, are supported by the fn+f4 hotkey: ● LCD (computer display) ● External...
... Internet or network services, the fn+f3 hotkey opens the Windows Internet Connection Wizard. Press fn+f5 to the fn+f5 hotkey. Opening a Web browser (fn+f3) Press fn+f3 to switch the screen image among other devices receiving video information from the computer using Power Options in the Sleep state, the power lights blink. The following video transmission types, with examples of devices that use them, are supported by the fn+f4 hotkey: ● LCD (computer display) ● External...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... 2 Adjusting the volume ...3 Using the media activity functions ...4 Using the media activity hotkeys 4 2 Multimedia software Using DVD Play software ...5 Using other preinstalled multimedia software 5 Installing multimedia software from a disc 5 3 Audio Connecting external audio devices ...7 Checking your audio functions ...7 4 Video Connecting an external monitor or projector 8 Connecting an HDMI device (select models only 9 Configuring audio for HDMI (select models only 10 5 Optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive 11 Using optical discs ...12 Selecting the right disc...
... 2 Adjusting the volume ...3 Using the media activity functions ...4 Using the media activity hotkeys 4 2 Multimedia software Using DVD Play software ...5 Using other preinstalled multimedia software 5 Installing multimedia software from a disc 5 3 Audio Connecting external audio devices ...7 Checking your audio functions ...7 4 Video Connecting an external monitor or projector 8 Connecting an HDMI device (select models only 9 Configuring audio for HDMI (select models only 10 5 Optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive 11 Using optical discs ...12 Selecting the right disc...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... cable to the video device, according to the HDMI port on the computer. 2. NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separately), available from most electronic retailers. Connecting an HDMI device (select models only) 9 To connect a video or audio device to the computer. Connect one HDMI device connected to the HDMI port, while simultaneously supporting an image on the computer to switch the image between the display devices connected to the HDMI port: 1. Connecting an HDMI device (select models...
... cable to the video device, according to the HDMI port on the computer. 2. NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separately), available from most electronic retailers. Connecting an HDMI device (select models only) 9 To connect a video or audio device to the computer. Connect one HDMI device connected to the HDMI port, while simultaneously supporting an image on the computer to switch the image between the display devices connected to the HDMI port: 1. Connecting an HDMI device (select models...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... Repeat for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. Click the option for any other drivers you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the following sections. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Remove any devices requiring drivers. Then in the search box, and then press enter. - Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to uninstall and then reinstall (for hardware changes. or...
... Repeat for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. Click the option for any other drivers you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the following sections. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Remove any devices requiring drivers. Then in the search box, and then press enter. - Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to uninstall and then reinstall (for hardware changes. or...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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...-ray disc 14 C CD burning 17 inserting 14 removing 18, 21 CD drive 12 checking audio functions 7 D device drivers HP drivers 25 Windows drivers 26 digital dual array microphone, identifying 2 drives, optical drive 12 DVD burning 17 changing region setting 16 inserting 14 removing 18, 21 DVD drive 12 DVD Play 5, 15 DVD region settings 16 E earbuds 2 external audio devices, connecting 7 external monitor port 8 H HDMI connecting 9 HDMI port 9 headphone (audio-out) jack 2 headphones 2 high-definition devices, connecting 9 hotkeys muting/restoring speaker volume 3 HP DVD Play 5 I internal digital...
...-ray disc 14 C CD burning 17 inserting 14 removing 18, 21 CD drive 12 checking audio functions 7 D device drivers HP drivers 25 Windows drivers 26 digital dual array microphone, identifying 2 drives, optical drive 12 DVD burning 17 changing region setting 16 inserting 14 removing 18, 21 DVD drive 12 DVD Play 5, 15 DVD region settings 16 E earbuds 2 external audio devices, connecting 7 external monitor port 8 H HDMI connecting 9 HDMI port 9 headphone (audio-out) jack 2 headphones 2 high-definition devices, connecting 9 hotkeys muting/restoring speaker volume 3 HP DVD Play 5 I internal digital...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... critical battery level and is not charging. ● Off: The battery is fully charged, in use , or not installed. NOTE: If the computer is on the display. ● Check the Power saver setting in Power Options. ● Remove the battery from the computer when it charges faster when the computer is plugged into external power through normal use while on the computer. ● Charge the battery until the battery light turns off...
... critical battery level and is not charging. ● Off: The battery is fully charged, in use , or not installed. NOTE: If the computer is on the display. ● Check the Power saver setting in Power Options. ● Remove the battery from the computer when it charges faster when the computer is plugged into external power through normal use while on the computer. ● Charge the battery until the battery light turns off...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... the display settings listed in the On battery column so that you can reset them after the calibration. 8. Click the battery meter icon in use, but it after the calibration. 4. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Click Change advanced power settings. 6. Click OK. 10. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Insert the battery into external power until the battery is off the display settings to Never. 9. The battery light on...
... the display settings listed in the On battery column so that you can reset them after the calibration. 8. Click the battery meter icon in use, but it after the calibration. 4. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Click Change advanced power settings. 6. Click OK. 10. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Insert the battery into external power until the battery is off the display settings to Never. 9. The battery light on...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... using them. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you always have battery power when you need it, HP recommends purchasing a new battery when the storage capacity indicator turns green-yellow. 18 Chapter 3 Using battery power Conserving battery power ● Select the Power saver power plan through Power Options under System and Security in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them. ● Disconnect external devices...
... using them. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you always have battery power when you need it, HP recommends purchasing a new battery when the storage capacity indicator turns green-yellow. 18 Chapter 3 Using battery power Conserving battery power ● Select the Power saver power plan through Power Options under System and Security in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them. ● Disconnect external devices...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... 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 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. 19...
... 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 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. 19...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... Storage Manager driver are configured with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Procedures for lower power consumption on computer systems equipped with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. The Intel Matrix Storage Technology solution technology provides improved performance and reliability, as well as support for adding SATA drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to...
... Storage Manager driver are configured with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Procedures for lower power consumption on computer systems equipped with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. The Intel Matrix Storage Technology solution technology provides improved performance and reliability, as well as support for adding SATA drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to...