Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... type the network security key, if required. ● If the network is on . NOTE: If no WLANs are listed, you want to connect to manually search for cost and connection requirements. You can access the network, a warning is a security code. NOTE: On some models, the wireless light is on . Web sites that the WLAN device is unsecured, meaning that anyone can choose to , click Set up a connection...
... type the network security key, if required. ● If the network is on . NOTE: If no WLANs are listed, you want to connect to manually search for cost and connection requirements. You can access the network, a warning is a security code. NOTE: On some models, the wireless light is on . Web sites that the WLAN device is unsecured, meaning that anyone can choose to , click Set up a connection...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. 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...
...: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. 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...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. For more information. 1. Refer to Help and Support for more information on troubleshooting WLANs...
... such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. For more information. 1. Refer to Help and Support for more information on troubleshooting WLANs...
Security - Windows Vista
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... 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 be set by an outsider. NOTE: Select models include a separate numeric keypad, which functions exactly like the keyboard number keys. ● A password must be entered at a Windows prompt. Several types of passwords can use the same password for a Windows security feature. Use the following topics list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their...
... 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 be set by an outsider. NOTE: Select models include a separate numeric keypad, which functions exactly like the keyboard number keys. ● A password must be entered at a Windows prompt. Several types of passwords can use the same password for a Windows security feature. Use the following topics list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista
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... enter. Then use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. For more information about the Setup Utility features recommended for a Network Service Boot. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. When you are offered an option to return to Help and Support, which is accessible only when the computer is displayed in Windows. After the Setup Utility...
... enter. Then use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. For more information about the Setup Utility features recommended for a Network Service Boot. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. When you are offered an option to return to Help and Support, which is accessible only when the computer is displayed in Windows. After the Setup Utility...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... BIOS updates on the system ROM. Access the updates on the computer. 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. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network...
... BIOS updates on the system ROM. Access the updates on the computer. 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. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. At the download area, follow these steps: a. To use the Setup Utility for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or...
Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. At the download area, follow these steps: a. To use the Setup Utility for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or...
Drives - Windows Vista
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.... Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Click Defragment now. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Using Disk Defragmenter 13 After you can run Disk Defragmenter: 1. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your hard drive at any time. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you do not need access to...
.... Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Click Defragment now. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Using Disk Defragmenter 13 After you can run Disk Defragmenter: 1. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your hard drive at any time. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you do not need access to...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. Look for hardware changes. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Windows scans your system for this device. Right-click the optical drive listing to see if the device is already showing...
Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. Look for hardware changes. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Windows scans your system for this device. Right-click the optical drive listing to see if the device is already showing...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Device Manager window, click the Scan for any discs from the optical drive. 2. To use your Internet browser, and go to the type of the following section. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of driver you may need to update your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for updates to the Windows operating system and other drivers you are listed in the following procedures to obtain HP device drivers...
... Device Manager window, click the Scan for any discs from the optical drive. 2. To use your Internet browser, and go to the type of the following section. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of driver you may need to update your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for updates to the Windows operating system and other drivers you are listed in the following procedures to obtain HP device drivers...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...region settings 8 DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Lightscribe Drive 3 H hard disk drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 14 installing 19 removing 17 replacing 17 hard drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 14 installing 19 removing 17 replacing 17 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 14 D device drivers HP drivers 26 Microsoft drivers 26 Disk Cleanup software 13 Disk Defragmenter software 13 disk performance 13 drive light 15 drives caring for 1 hard 17, 19 optical 2 See also hard drive; optical drive L light, drive 15 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 13 Disk Defragmenter 13 O optical disc...
...region settings 8 DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Lightscribe Drive 3 H hard disk drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 14 installing 19 removing 17 replacing 17 hard drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 14 installing 19 removing 17 replacing 17 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 14 D device drivers HP drivers 26 Microsoft drivers 26 Disk Cleanup software 13 Disk Defragmenter software 13 disk performance 13 drive light 15 drives caring for 1 hard 17, 19 optical 2 See also hard drive; optical drive L light, drive 15 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 13 Disk Defragmenter 13 O optical disc...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... Windows® Product Key. This is unique to determine what components and parts are needed. ◦ Model Description (4). You may need this information when traveling internationally. This certificate is affixed inside hard drive, WLAN module, and memory module compartment. 15 An optional device may need the Product Key to the bottom of the warranty period for use. You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. This number...
... Windows® Product Key. This is unique to determine what components and parts are needed. ◦ Model Description (4). You may need this information when traveling internationally. This certificate is affixed inside hard drive, WLAN module, and memory module compartment. 15 An optional device may need the Product Key to the bottom of the warranty period for use. You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. This number...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...latch battery release 12 lights bass 3 bass volume down 3 bass volume up 3 battery 4 caps lock 3 Digital Media Slot 8 drive 4 integrated webcam 7 mute 3 num lock 4 optical drive 10 power 3 TouchPad 2 treble 3 treble volume down 3 treble volume up 3 volume down 3 volume mute 3 volume up 3 wireless 4 M media activity buttons, identifying 5 media button, identifying 5 memory module compartment, identifying 12 microphone (audio-in) jack 8 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 15 Mini Card compartment, identifying 12 monitor port, external 11 mute button, identifying 5 mute light, identifying...
...latch battery release 12 lights bass 3 bass volume down 3 bass volume up 3 battery 4 caps lock 3 Digital Media Slot 8 drive 4 integrated webcam 7 mute 3 num lock 4 optical drive 10 power 3 TouchPad 2 treble 3 treble volume down 3 treble volume up 3 volume down 3 volume mute 3 volume up 3 wireless 4 M media activity buttons, identifying 5 media button, identifying 5 memory module compartment, identifying 12 microphone (audio-in) jack 8 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 15 Mini Card compartment, identifying 12 monitor port, external 11 mute button, identifying 5 mute light, identifying...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... digital or audio component. Connecting an HDMI device NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separately), available from most electronics retailers. You must also determine what type of graphics card installed on your computer, and then configure the default audio playback device according to the HDMI port on the computer keyboard. 14 Chapter 4 Video Connect one HDMI device connected to an optional video or audio device, such as your media program. Determining...
... digital or audio component. Connecting an HDMI device NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separately), available from most electronics retailers. You must also determine what type of graphics card installed on your computer, and then configure the default audio playback device according to the HDMI port on the computer keyboard. 14 Chapter 4 Video Connect one HDMI device connected to an optional video or audio device, such as your media program. Determining...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... an optical drive listing. 4. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to see if the device is already showing. Look for hardware changes. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. The...
... an optical drive listing. 4. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to see if the device is already showing. Look for hardware changes. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. The...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... for installed hardware and installs default drivers for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to install Microsoft Update. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to delete the driver, but do so, restart your device. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you type, search results are listed in the following procedures to obtain HP device drivers. 34 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This Windows...
... for installed hardware and installs default drivers for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to install Microsoft Update. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to delete the driver, but do so, restart your device. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you type, search results are listed in the following procedures to obtain HP device drivers. 34 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This Windows...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... a key on the keyboard or a button on the hard drive and the computer turns off. When Sleep is in the Sleep state or in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. NOTE: You cannot initiate any computer functions while the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of networking connection or...
... a key on the keyboard or a button on the hard drive and the computer turns off. When Sleep is in the Sleep state or in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. NOTE: You cannot initiate any computer functions while the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of networking connection or...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... external power until the battery is also not necessary to calibrate a new battery. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Click Save changes. It is fully charged. NOTE: The battery charges whether the computer is off or in use, but it charges faster when the computer is heavily used, it should not need to sleep settings listed in the On battery column so that you can reset them after the calibration. 4. The battery light...
... external power until the battery is also not necessary to calibrate a new battery. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Click Save changes. It is fully charged. NOTE: The battery charges whether the computer is off or in use, but it charges faster when the computer is heavily used, it should not need to sleep settings listed in the On battery column so that you can reset them after the calibration. 4. The battery light...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is fully charged and the battery light has turned off. Step 4: Fully recharge the battery To recharge the battery: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Reenter the setting that you recorded for the items in the notification area, and then click More power options. - Under the current power plan, click Change...
... use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is fully charged and the battery light has turned off. Step 4: Fully recharge the battery To recharge the battery: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Reenter the setting that you recorded for the items in the notification area, and then click More power options. - Under the current power plan, click Change...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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...need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following emergency procedures in the sequence provided: ● Press ctrl+alt+delete, and then click the Power button. ● Press and hold the power button...computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation, you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to the Lock button. 3. Click Shut Down. The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. 4...
...need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following emergency procedures in the sequence provided: ● Press ctrl+alt+delete, and then click the Power button. ● Press and hold the power button...computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation, you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to the Lock button. 3. Click Shut Down. The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. 4...