Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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...; A password set in the Setup Utility must be entered at a Windows prompt. Several types of characters that could be easily discovered by an outsider. 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 You can also use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for a Windows security feature. You can use the same password for creating and saving passwords...
...; A password set in the Setup Utility must be entered at a Windows prompt. Several types of characters that could be easily discovered by an outsider. 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 You can also use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for a Windows security feature. You can use the same password for creating and saving passwords...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus Run a diagnostic test on . Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. When enabled, saves power when the computer is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. 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...
... memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus Run a diagnostic test on . Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. When enabled, saves power when the computer is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. 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...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... of this guide: 1. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to improve the security of your computer model, product category, and series or family. Refer to Windows Help for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. Identify your computer. Access the updates on the system ROM. Prepare for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site...
... of this guide: 1. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to improve the security of your computer model, product category, and series or family. Refer to Windows Help for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. Identify your computer. Access the updates on the system ROM. Prepare for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... screen to identify your computer. b. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is displayed. 3. To use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in Windows) or by turning on your computer and access the BIOS update you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. Updating the BIOS To update...
... screen to identify your computer. b. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is displayed. 3. To use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in Windows) or by turning on your computer and access the BIOS update you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. Updating the BIOS To update...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. Click Install now to step 6. 3. Select your hard drive. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. or - NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the...
... file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. Click Install now to step 6. 3. Select your hard drive. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. or - NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... all adapters. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Click...
... all adapters. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Click...
Drives - Windows 7
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... are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded AC outlet. 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...
... are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded AC outlet. 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...
Drives - Windows 7
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... tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. 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. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Click Defragment disk. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions. 12 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance Refer...
... tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. 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. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Click Defragment disk. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions. 12 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance Refer...
Drives - Windows 7
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... remove the hard drive: 1. Shut down the computer through the operating system. Then shut down the computer and close the display. 3. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. 5 Replacing the hard drive in Hibernation. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on, in the Sleep...
... remove the hard drive: 1. Shut down the computer through the operating system. Then shut down the computer and close the display. 3. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. 5 Replacing the hard drive in Hibernation. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on, in the Sleep...
Drives - Windows 7
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... latest Windows device drivers You can be able to download the driver and install it later. NOTE: If you have not previously set to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. To do so, restart your computer. or - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Click Start...
... latest Windows device drivers You can be able to download the driver and install it later. NOTE: If you have not previously set to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. To do so, restart your computer. or - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Click Start...
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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... 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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... or audio component. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to the computer. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from the illustration in use. 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...
... or audio component. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to the computer. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from the illustration in use. 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...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). You may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. An optional device may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the alphanumeric identifier used 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...
... each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). You may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. An optional device may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the alphanumeric identifier used 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...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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...an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. To view and 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 Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on /off button (2) TouchPad* (3) Left TouchPad button* (4) TouchPad light (5) TouchPad scroll zone...
...an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. To view and 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 Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on /off button (2) TouchPad* (3) Left TouchPad button* (4) TouchPad light (5) TouchPad scroll zone...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... down using one of the USB ports on an external mouse. Simply sliding your finger off the TouchPad before moving it to the scroll zone will not activate the scrolling function. Using the TouchPad To move the pointer, you want the pointer to the computer using the TouchPad scroll zone, slide your computer, and select Mouse settings. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Connecting an external mouse You can connect an external USB mouse to...
... down using one of the USB ports on an external mouse. Simply sliding your finger off the TouchPad before moving it to the scroll zone will not activate the scrolling function. Using the TouchPad To move the pointer, you want the pointer to the computer using the TouchPad scroll zone, slide your computer, and select Mouse settings. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Connecting an external mouse You can connect an external USB mouse to...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the optical drive. 2. Click your computer model number in the following sections. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Remove any other drivers you are once again listed. 7. When the list of the device. Repeat for any devices requiring drivers. Windows scans your country or region. 2. Open your Internet browser, go to your drivers using the procedures in the search box, and then press enter. - Select Start > Control Panel...
... software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the optical drive. 2. Click your computer model number in the following sections. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Remove any other drivers you are once again listed. 7. When the list of the device. Repeat for any devices requiring drivers. Windows scans your country or region. 2. Open your Internet browser, go to your drivers using the procedures in the search box, and then press enter. - Select Start > Control Panel...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... optional power adapter, or an optional expansion product. The battery light displays charge status: ● On: The battery is charging. ● Blinking: The battery has reached a low battery level or critical battery level and is not charging. ● Off: The battery is fully charged. ● Allow the battery to discharge below 5 percent of simply charging it fully before the battery is fully charged, in a cool, dry location. 12 Chapter 3 Using battery power Maximizing battery discharge time Battery...
... optional power adapter, or an optional expansion product. The battery light displays charge status: ● On: The battery is charging. ● Blinking: The battery has reached a low battery level or critical battery level and is not charging. ● Off: The battery is fully charged. ● Allow the battery to discharge below 5 percent of simply charging it fully before the battery is fully charged, in a cool, dry location. 12 Chapter 3 Using battery power Maximizing battery discharge time Battery...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. Click Change advanced power settings. 6. Do not charge the computer battery while you can reset them after . 7. Change the On battery setting to Never. 5. Leave the computer plugged into external power until the battery is heavily used, it after so that you can reset it should not need to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, or optional expansion product, and then plug the adapter or device into the computer. 2. Select Start > Control Panel...
... 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. Click Change advanced power settings. 6. Do not charge the computer battery while you can reset them after . 7. Change the On battery setting to Never. 5. Leave the computer plugged into external power until the battery is heavily used, it after so that you can reset it should not need to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, or optional expansion product, and then plug the adapter or device into the computer. 2. Select Start > Control Panel...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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To download the latest version of the Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Installing SATA drivers SATA Native Mode is a storage interface technology that provides up to 150MB/sec transfer rate for disk traffic, and provides link power management with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are...
To download the latest version of the Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Installing SATA drivers SATA Native Mode is a storage interface technology that provides up to 150MB/sec transfer rate for disk traffic, and provides link power management with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are...