Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on how you set in Windows must be entered at a Windows prompt. A password set . For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are set , depending on the computer. Passwords can also use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for more than one Setup Utility feature. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords CAUTION: To prevent being locked out...
... the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on how you set in Windows must be entered at a Windows prompt. A password set . For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are set , depending on the computer. Passwords can also use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for more than one Setup Utility feature. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords CAUTION: To prevent being locked out...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...; 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. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models...
...; 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. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Access the updates on the system ROM. If your computer model, product category, and series or family. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. Refer to Windows Help for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web...
... or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Access the updates on the system ROM. If your computer model, product category, and series or family. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. Refer to Windows Help for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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.... Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is connected to select the Main menu. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power...
.... Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is connected to select the Main menu. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Select your hard drive. Open your...
... the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Select your hard drive. Open your...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer. Cannot connect to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. Select Start > Control Panel...
... or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer. Cannot connect to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. Select Start > Control Panel...
Drives - Windows 7
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... drive power cord into a grounded AC outlet. A USB drive can be sure that the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use...
... drive power cord into a grounded AC outlet. A USB drive can be sure that the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use...
Drives - Windows 7
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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. Follow the on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on the hard drive become fragmented. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Disk Defragmenter consolidates...
... the system can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to Help and Support for more efficiently. Follow the on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on the hard drive become fragmented. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Disk Defragmenter consolidates...
Drives - Windows 7
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... hard drive from the hard drive bay. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. To remove the hard drive: 1. Save your work. 2. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. 5 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer and close the display. 3. Then shut down on by pressing the power button. If you , loosen the 4 hard drive cover screws (1). 13 Turn...
... hard drive from the hard drive bay. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. To remove the hard drive: 1. Save your work. 2. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. 5 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer and close the display. 3. Then shut down on by pressing the power button. If you , loosen the 4 hard drive cover screws (1). 13 Turn...
Drives - Windows 7
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... Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click Install now to step 6. 3. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. If you may be prompted to enter settings before you have not previously set to automatically check for and install updates for software and driver downloads, type...
... Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click Install now to step 6. 3. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. If you may be prompted to enter settings before you have not previously set to automatically check for and install updates for software and driver downloads, type...
Drives - Windows 7
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... A airport security devices 1 AutoPlay 7 B BD copying 8 playing 6 removing 10 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe 3 E external drive 11 H hard disk drive external 11 installing 14 removing 13 replacing 13 hard drive external 11 installing 14 removing 13 replacing 13 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 O optical disc playing 6 removing 10 optical drive 2, 11 R region codes, DVD 7 S software Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 T troubleshooting burning discs 19 device driver 19 disc play 18 HP device drivers 20 optical disc tray 16 optical drive detection 17 Windows drivers 20 Index...
... A airport security devices 1 AutoPlay 7 B BD copying 8 playing 6 removing 10 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe 3 E external drive 11 H hard disk drive external 11 installing 14 removing 13 replacing 13 hard drive external 11 installing 14 removing 13 replacing 13 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 O optical disc playing 6 removing 10 optical drive 2, 11 R region codes, DVD 7 S software Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 T troubleshooting burning discs 19 device driver 19 disc play 18 HP device drivers 20 optical disc tray 16 optical drive detection 17 Windows drivers 20 Index...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. 2 Components Top components TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* (4) TouchPad light Functions like the left button on an external mouse. ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. (5) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down. (6) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. *This table...
... view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. 2 Components Top components TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* (4) TouchPad light Functions like the left button on an external mouse. ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. (5) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down. (6) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. *This table...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Left-side components 9 Component (1) Security cable slot (2) Vent (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) Description Attaches an optional security cable to act as a highdefinition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. NOTE: Depending on and off during routine operation. Supports the following digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory...
... fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Left-side components 9 Component (1) Security cable slot (2) Vent (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) Description Attaches an optional security cable to act as a highdefinition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. NOTE: Depending on and off during routine operation. Supports the following digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... needed. ◦ Model description (4). The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides important information, including the following: ◦ Product name (1). This number describes the duration of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). Have this computer. You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device...
... needed. ◦ Model description (4). The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides important information, including the following: ◦ Product name (1). This number describes the duration of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). Have this computer. You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... and selects or activates items on an external mouse. ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. Setting pointing device preferences 1 Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Functions like the right button on /off button (2) TouchPad* (3) Left TouchPad button* (4) TouchPad light (5) TouchPad scroll zone Enables/disables the TouchPad. To view and change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers...
... and selects or activates items on an external mouse. ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. Setting pointing device preferences 1 Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Functions like the right button on /off button (2) TouchPad* (3) Left TouchPad button* (4) TouchPad light (5) TouchPad scroll zone Enables/disables the TouchPad. To view and change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... over the white line. Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on the computer. 2 Chapter 1 Using pointing devices To scroll up or down using the TouchPad scroll zone, slide your computer, and select Mouse settings. Connecting an external mouse You can connect an external USB mouse to go. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. NOTE: If you are using one of the USB ports on an external mouse. Simply sliding your...
... over the white line. Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on the computer. 2 Chapter 1 Using pointing devices To scroll up or down using the TouchPad scroll zone, slide your computer, and select Mouse settings. Connecting an external mouse You can connect an external USB mouse to go. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. NOTE: If you are using one of the USB ports on an external mouse. Simply sliding your...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... drivers you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to delete. 5. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Then in the following sections. Repeat for software and driver downloads, type your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. Windows scans your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions...
... drivers you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to delete. 5. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Then in the following sections. Repeat for software and driver downloads, type your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. Windows scans your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... is charging, the battery meter in use while on battery power. NOTE: If the computer is 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 in use before the battery is fully charged, in a cool, dry location. 12 Chapter 3 Using battery power The battery light displays charge status: ● On: The battery is charging. ● Blinking: The battery...
... is charging, the battery meter in use while on battery power. NOTE: If the computer is 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 in use before the battery is fully charged, in a cool, dry location. 12 Chapter 3 Using battery power The battery light displays charge status: ● On: The battery is charging. ● Blinking: The battery...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... adapter or device into the computer. 2. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. Change the Turn off . Step 1: Fully charge the battery WARNING! Calibrating a battery 15 It is heavily used, it charges faster when the computer is fully charged. To fully charge the battery: 1. Leave the computer plugged into external power until the battery is off or in the notification area, and then click More power options. - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options...
... adapter or device into the computer. 2. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. Change the Turn off . Step 1: Fully charge the battery WARNING! Calibrating a battery 15 It is heavily used, it charges faster when the computer is fully charged. To fully charge the battery: 1. Leave the computer plugged into external power until the battery is off or in the notification area, and then click More power options. - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... Controller (AHCI) Interface. Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with SATA in AHCI or NATIVE mode Adding SATA drivers using WinPE can be located at the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. Procedures for adding SATA drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching...
... Controller (AHCI) Interface. Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with SATA in AHCI or NATIVE mode Adding SATA drivers using WinPE can be located at the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. Procedures for adding SATA drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching...