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... port (select models only 34 6 Drives ...36 Handling drives ...36 Using hard drives ...37 Improving hard drive performance 37 Using Disk Defragmenter 37 Using Disk Cleanup 37 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only 37 Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 38 Managing power with a parked hard drive 38 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 39 Using optical drives (select models only 39 Identifying...
... port (select models only 34 6 Drives ...36 Handling drives ...36 Using hard drives ...37 Improving hard drive performance 37 Using Disk Defragmenter 37 Using Disk Cleanup 37 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only 37 Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 38 Managing power with a parked hard drive 38 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 39 Using optical drives (select models only 39 Identifying...
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...Describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits for the location of the features described in print, on the computer hard drive, or on an optical disc or SD Card: ● Quick Setup poster-Guides you through setting up your computer and turning it...access Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support. To access this guide may not be available on . Finding more information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to the poster for computer users. Finding more information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools,...
...Describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits for the location of the features described in print, on the computer hard drive, or on an optical disc or SD Card: ● Quick Setup poster-Guides you through setting up your computer and turning it...access Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support. To access this guide may not be available on . Finding more information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to the poster for computer users. Finding more information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools,...
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... on external power. When Sleep is set at the factory to initiate Sleep after a period of inactivity when running on battery power or on the hard drive and the computer turns off. Your work is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery...
... on external power. When Sleep is set at the factory to initiate Sleep after a period of inactivity when running on battery power or on the hard drive and the computer turns off. Your work is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery...
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... on -screen instructions. 3. Using an eSATA device (select models only) An eSATA port connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as an eSATA external hard drive. Removing a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of damage to an eSATA port connector, use minimal force to connect the device. ▲...
... on -screen instructions. 3. Using an eSATA device (select models only) An eSATA port connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as an eSATA external hard drive. Removing a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of damage to an eSATA port connector, use minimal force to connect the device. ▲...
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... docking or expansion device, so that the device is turned off and the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be used with the computer. 34 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Click the remove hardware icon in the notification area...more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with the device. 2. To disconnect a powered external device, turn off the device, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug...
... docking or expansion device, so that the device is turned off and the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be used with the computer. 34 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Click the remove hardware icon in the notification area...more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with the device. 2. To disconnect a powered external device, turn off the device, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug...
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...the computer while an optical drive is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. ● Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of the drive. ● Do not touch... the connector pins on a removable drive or on it down the computer. Security devices...
...the computer while an optical drive is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. ● Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of the drive. ● Do not touch... the connector pins on a removable drive or on it down the computer. Security devices...
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...it to complete. Depending on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer. Click Defragment disk. Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only) HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects a hard drive by parking the drive and halting data requests under either of the following...the security of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may be prompted for your hard drive at least once a month. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for more than an hour to ...
...it to complete. Depending on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer. Click Defragment disk. Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only) HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects a hard drive by parking the drive and halting data requests under either of the following...the security of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may be prompted for your hard drive at least once a month. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for more than an hour to ...
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... hard drive icon. Hard drives connected to enable the notification area icon. To determine whether drives are not covered by HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. For immediate updates after the end of one of these events, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection returns the hard drive to initiate Hibernation. Before you move the computer, HP recommends that a drive in the primary hard drive bay or a drive in the secondary hard drive...
... hard drive icon. Hard drives connected to enable the notification area icon. To determine whether drives are not covered by HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. For immediate updates after the end of one of these events, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection returns the hard drive to initiate Hibernation. Before you move the computer, HP recommends that a drive in the primary hard drive bay or a drive in the secondary hard drive...
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...change settings. 3. In Mobility Center, click the hard drive icon to enable or disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Click OK. Turn on your optical drive, is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully...Pull out the tray (2). 4. Hold the disc by User Account Control, click Yes. 2. Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software The HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software can be changed by members of all the devices installed in your computer, including your ...
...change settings. 3. In Mobility Center, click the hard drive icon to enable or disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Click OK. Turn on your optical drive, is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully...Pull out the tray (2). 4. Hold the disc by User Account Control, click Yes. 2. Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software The HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software can be changed by members of all the devices installed in your computer, including your ...
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... on -screen instructions. - Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility (BIOS) To navigate and select in Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the...
... on -screen instructions. - Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility (BIOS) To navigate and select in Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the...
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...the computer is complete. Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update is later than the BIOS version currently installed on -screen instructions. Follow the on battery power, docked in an ..., follow these steps: a. Identify the BIOS update that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). NOTE: After a message on your hard drive. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Make a note of the ...
...the computer is complete. Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update is later than the BIOS version currently installed on -screen instructions. Follow the on battery power, docked in an ..., follow these steps: a. Identify the BIOS update that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). NOTE: After a message on your hard drive. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Make a note of the ...
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... test while it is displayed in every sector of the battery. To start -up test does not detect. ● Hard disk test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the hard drive, and then checks all data in the lower-left corner of the memory modules. NOTE: If you want to run... diagnostic tests to determine if the computer hardware is displayed, press f2. 2. Depending on or restart the computer. If the battery fails the test, contact HP Customer Support...
... test while it is displayed in every sector of the battery. To start -up test does not detect. ● Hard disk test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the hard drive, and then checks all data in the lower-left corner of the memory modules. NOTE: If you want to run... diagnostic tests to determine if the computer hardware is displayed, press f2. 2. Depending on or restart the computer. If the battery fails the test, contact HP Customer Support...
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... port, connecting 16 Hibernation exiting 19 initiated during critical battery level 23 initiating 19 high-definition devices, connecting 16, 17 HP Connection Manager 3 HP CoolSense 26 HP Mobile Broadband Module 6 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 37 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 11 hubs 31 I icons network 2 wireless 2 installing critical security updates 48 optional security cable 48 Intel...
... port, connecting 16 Hibernation exiting 19 initiated during critical battery level 23 initiating 19 high-definition devices, connecting 16, 17 HP Connection Manager 3 HP CoolSense 26 HP Mobile Broadband Module 6 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 37 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 11 hubs 31 I icons network 2 wireless 2 installing critical security updates 48 optional security cable 48 Intel...
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Disk Defragmenter 37 HP Connection Manager 3 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 39 storing a battery 24 switch, power 18 system information, displaying 53 T temperature 24 testing an AC adapter 26 traveling with the computer 24, 57 tray-load optical drive 39 troubleshooting resources 59 turning off the computer 18 turning wireless devices on or off 3 wireless devices...
Disk Defragmenter 37 HP Connection Manager 3 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 39 storing a battery 24 switch, power 18 system information, displaying 53 T temperature 24 testing an AC adapter 26 traveling with the computer 24, 57 tray-load optical drive 39 troubleshooting resources 59 turning off the computer 18 turning wireless devices on or off 3 wireless devices...
HP Mini and Compaq Mini Getting Started - Windows 7
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... Removing the battery ...25 Removing or replacing the vanity cover 26 Removing the vanity cover 26 Replacing the vanity cover 26 Replacing the hard drive ...28 Removing the hard drive ...28 Installing a hard drive ...28 Replacing the memory module ...29 7 Backup and recovery ...32 Restore ...32 Creating restore media ...33 Performing a system restore ...33 Restoring using...
... Removing the battery ...25 Removing or replacing the vanity cover 26 Removing the vanity cover 26 Replacing the vanity cover 26 Replacing the hard drive ...28 Removing the hard drive ...28 Installing a hard drive ...28 Replacing the memory module ...29 7 Backup and recovery ...32 Restore ...32 Creating restore media ...33 Performing a system restore ...33 Restoring using...
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... Start > Help and Support > User Guides. ● Battery disposal information - or - Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation. ● How to replace or upgrade the hard drive and memory modules ● How to perform a backup and recovery ● How to help you perform various tasks. or region...-specific support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or ● How to update ...
... Start > Help and Support > User Guides. ● Battery disposal information - or - Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation. ● How to replace or upgrade the hard drive and memory modules ● How to perform a backup and recovery ● How to help you perform various tasks. or region...-specific support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or ● How to update ...
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.... NOTE: The audio component must have a 4-conductor connector. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Blinking white: The hard drive is connected to the jack, the computer speakers are disabled. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on battery .... Also connects an optional headset microphone. Left side Component (1) Power connector (2) AC adapter/battery light (3) External monitor port (4) Vent (5) Hard drive light (6) USB port (7) Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in (microphone) jack Description Connects an AC adapter. ● White: The computer...
.... NOTE: The audio component must have a 4-conductor connector. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Blinking white: The hard drive is connected to the jack, the computer speakers are disabled. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on battery .... Also connects an optional headset microphone. Left side Component (1) Power connector (2) AC adapter/battery light (3) External monitor port (4) Vent (5) Hard drive light (6) USB port (7) Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in (microphone) jack Description Connects an AC adapter. ● White: The computer...
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... (4) Vanity cover Description Locks the battery into the battery bay. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to the hard drive and the memory module and wireless device compartments. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for use...
... (4) Vanity cover Description Locks the battery into the battery bay. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to the hard drive and the memory module and wireless device compartments. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for use...
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6 Maintenance ● Replacing the battery ● Removing or replacing the vanity cover ● Replacing the hard drive ● Replacing the memory module 23
6 Maintenance ● Replacing the battery ● Removing or replacing the vanity cover ● Replacing the hard drive ● Replacing the memory module 23
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... vanity cover: 1. Replacing the vanity cover Replace the vanity cover after accessing the memory module slot, hard drive, regulatory label, and other components. Removing the vanity cover Remove the vanity cover to access the memory module slot, hard drive, regulatory label, and other components. Removing or replacing the vanity cover CAUTION: To prevent information... the battery (1) (refer to release the vanity cover. 3. To replace the vanity cover: 1. Then shut down the computer before adding or replacing a memory module or hard drive.
... vanity cover: 1. Replacing the vanity cover Replace the vanity cover after accessing the memory module slot, hard drive, regulatory label, and other components. Removing the vanity cover Remove the vanity cover to access the memory module slot, hard drive, regulatory label, and other components. Removing or replacing the vanity cover CAUTION: To prevent information... the battery (1) (refer to release the vanity cover. 3. To replace the vanity cover: 1. Then shut down the computer before adding or replacing a memory module or hard drive.