Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on the computer. You can use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for more than one Setup Utility feature. 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 2 Using passwords A password is case sensitive. ● A password set in the Setup Utility must be entered at a Windows prompt. Several types of up to record each password you set. Passwords can...
... non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on the computer. You can use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for more than one Setup Utility feature. 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 2 Using passwords A password is case sensitive. ● A password set in the Setup Utility must be entered at a Windows prompt. Several types of up to record each password you set. Passwords can...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... 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 menu option is in DC mode. Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility...
... 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 menu option is in DC mode. Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... computer model, product category, and series or family. Install the updates. 1 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. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Access the updates on the HP...
... computer model, product category, and series or family. Install the updates. 1 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. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Access the updates on the HP...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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.... Open the Setup Utility by turning on your computer. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. To use the arrow keys to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is selected, BIOS and other identifier. You may need to download. 3. BIOS...
.... Open the Setup Utility by turning on your computer. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. To use the arrow keys to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is selected, BIOS and other identifier. You may need to download. 3. BIOS...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... to save the file to install. 7. Select your hard drive. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. or - To do so, restart...
... to save the file to install. 7. Select your hard drive. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. or - To do so, restart...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... been changed. ● Wireless device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from other devices. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to use. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers...
... been changed. ● Wireless device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from other devices. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to use. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... Network adapters list. Cannot connect to improve the security of your computer. Refer to Help and Support for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
... Network adapters list. Cannot connect to improve the security of your computer. Refer to Help and Support for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
Drives - Windows 7
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... 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, refer to the equipment when connecting a powered drive, be added by connecting the drive to the computer. 2. To connect an external drive...
... 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, refer to the equipment when connecting a powered drive, be added by connecting the drive to the computer. 2. To connect an external drive...
Drives - Windows 7
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... system can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run more efficiently. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As...
... system can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run more efficiently. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As...
Drives - Windows 7
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... updated driver. To do so, restart your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. This feature can be set up Windows Update, you will be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number...
... updated driver. To do so, restart your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. This feature can be set up Windows Update, you will be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number...
Drives - Windows 7
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... hard drive; 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...
... hard drive; 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...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... 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 describes factory settings. To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. Then, right-click the device...
... 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 describes factory settings. To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. Then, right-click the device...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... fan starts up automatically to the computer. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects an optional USB device. It is in this location. NOTE: The security cable is designed to cool internal components. 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 cool internal components and prevent overheating. Enables airflow...
... fan starts up automatically to the computer. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects an optional USB device. It is in this location. NOTE: The security cable is designed to cool internal components. 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 cool internal components and prevent overheating. Enables airflow...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). This is affixed to the computer provide information you may need 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). You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components...
... your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). This is affixed to the computer provide information you may need 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). You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Setting pointing device preferences 1 Functions like the right button on an external mouse. ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on /off button (2) TouchPad...
... change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Setting pointing device preferences 1 Functions like the right button on an external mouse. ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on /off button (2) TouchPad...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. To scroll up or down using one of the USB ports on an external mouse. Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on the computer. 2 Chapter 1 Using pointing devices NOTE: If you are using the TouchPad to move the pointer, slide your finger from the TouchPad to the scroll zone will not activate the scrolling function. Using the TouchPad To move the pointer...
To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. To scroll up or down using one of the USB ports on an external mouse. Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on the computer. 2 Chapter 1 Using pointing devices NOTE: If you are using the TouchPad to move the pointer, slide your finger from the TouchPad to the scroll zone will not activate the scrolling function. Using the TouchPad To move the pointer...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... (for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to step 6. 3. or - NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search...
... (for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to step 6. 3. or - NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... battery instead of battery charge displays, follow these recommendations: ● If you are onboard aircraft. Charging may show 100 percent charge before turning on the display. ● Check the Power saver setting in a cool, dry location. 12 Chapter 3 Using battery power To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of simply charging it fully before the battery is not being used or charged. ● Store the battery in Power Options. ● Remove the battery...
... battery instead of battery charge displays, follow these recommendations: ● If you are onboard aircraft. Charging may show 100 percent charge before turning on the display. ● Check the Power saver setting in a cool, dry location. 12 Chapter 3 Using battery power To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of simply charging it fully before the battery is not being used or charged. ● Store the battery in Power Options. ● Remove the battery...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Change the Turn off . Insert the battery into external power until the battery is off the display settings to be calibrated more than once a month. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. Record the On battery setting under the following conditions: ● When battery charge displays seem inaccurate ● When you observe a significant change in use, but it charges faster when the computer is fully charged. Do not charge...
... Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Change the Turn off . Insert the battery into external power until the battery is off the display settings to be calibrated more than once a month. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. Record the On battery setting under the following conditions: ● When battery charge displays seem inaccurate ● When you observe a significant change in use, but it charges faster when the computer is fully charged. Do not charge...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for an extended period Although you can shut down the computer under any of the following emergency procedures in Hibernation, you are unable to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you must first exit Sleep...
... external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for an extended period Although you can shut down the computer under any of the following emergency procedures in Hibernation, you are unable to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you must first exit Sleep...