Mini User Guide - Windows 7
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... audio for HDMI (select models only 35 Webcam ...36 5 Drives and external devices Drives ...37 Identifying installed drives 37 Handling drives ...37 Improving hard drive performance 38 Using Disk Defragmenter 38 Using Disk Cleanup 39 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay 39 Using external drives ...41 Connecting optional external drives 42 Sharing optical drives ...42 External devices ...43 Using a USB device ...43 Connecting a USB device 43 Removing a USB device 43 Using Digital Media Slot cards 44 Inserting a digital card 44 Removing a digital card 45 6 Memory modules...
... audio for HDMI (select models only 35 Webcam ...36 5 Drives and external devices Drives ...37 Identifying installed drives 37 Handling drives ...37 Improving hard drive performance 38 Using Disk Defragmenter 38 Using Disk Cleanup 39 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay 39 Using external drives ...41 Connecting optional external drives 42 Sharing optical drives ...42 External devices ...43 Using a USB device ...43 Connecting a USB device 43 Removing a USB device 43 Using Digital Media Slot cards 44 Inserting a digital card 44 Removing a digital card 45 6 Memory modules...
Mini User Guide - Windows 7
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... power-on password 71 Entering a power-on password 71 Using antivirus software ...72 Using firewall software ...73 Installing critical updates ...74 10 Software updates Updating the BIOS ...76 Determining the BIOS version 76 Downloading a BIOS update 76 Updating programs and drivers ...78 11 Setup Utility Starting Setup Utility ...79 Using Setup Utility ...79 Changing the language of Setup Utility 79 Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility 79 Displaying system information 80 Restoring default settings in Setup Utility 80 Exiting Setup Utility ...80 Setup Utility menus ...81 Main menu...
... power-on password 71 Entering a power-on password 71 Using antivirus software ...72 Using firewall software ...73 Installing critical updates ...74 10 Software updates Updating the BIOS ...76 Determining the BIOS version 76 Downloading a BIOS update 76 Updating programs and drivers ...78 11 Setup Utility Starting Setup Utility ...79 Using Setup Utility ...79 Changing the language of Setup Utility 79 Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility 79 Displaying system information 80 Restoring default settings in Setup Utility 80 Exiting Setup Utility ...80 Setup Utility menus ...81 Main menu...
Mini User Guide - Windows 7
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... repair a computer that does not connect to the network you want to your permission or password for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from the Network adapters list. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for tasks such as installing software...
... repair a computer that does not connect to the network you want to your permission or password for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from the Network adapters list. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for tasks such as installing software...
Mini User Guide - Windows 7
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... power button. Save your work. 2. Turn the computer upside down the computer and close the display. 3. With the hard drive bay toward you, loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that secures the hard drive to the computer. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation. Disconnect the hard drive cable (1) that you can safely delete to free...
... power button. Save your work. 2. Turn the computer upside down the computer and close the display. 3. With the hard drive bay toward you, loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that secures the hard drive to the computer. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation. Disconnect the hard drive cable (1) that you can safely delete to free...
Mini User Guide - Windows 7
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... computer port to use, refer to the equipment when connecting a powered drive, be sure that the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. Drives 41 To connect an external drive to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the manufacturer's instructions. To disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the AC power cord. Tighten the 2 hard drive cover screws (2). Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for...
... computer port to use, refer to the equipment when connecting a powered drive, be sure that the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. Drives 41 To connect an external drive to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the manufacturer's instructions. To disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the AC power cord. Tighten the 2 hard drive cover screws (2). Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for...
Mini User Guide - Windows 7
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... function keys (2). Connecting an external mouse You can connect an external USB mouse to go. 7 Pointing devices and keyboard Setting pointing device preferences To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. NOTE: If you want the pointer to the computer using the TouchPad vertical scroll zone, slide your finger off the TouchPad before moving it to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. The icons on an external mouse. To scroll...
... function keys (2). Connecting an external mouse You can connect an external USB mouse to go. 7 Pointing devices and keyboard Setting pointing device preferences To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. NOTE: If you want the pointer to the computer using the TouchPad vertical scroll zone, slide your finger off the TouchPad before moving it to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. The icons on an external mouse. To scroll...
Mini User Guide - Windows 7
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... screen. Setting power options 55 Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is located in Windows Control Panel. The power light turns on and your work returns to initiate Hibernation after 1,080 minutes (18 hours) of the taskbar. Click OK. When the computer exits Sleep, the power light turns on and your work returns to the screen. The battery meter allows you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to be changed using Power Options...
... screen. Setting power options 55 Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is located in Windows Control Panel. The power light turns on and your work returns to initiate Hibernation after 1,080 minutes (18 hours) of the taskbar. Click OK. When the computer exits Sleep, the power light turns on and your work returns to the screen. The battery meter allows you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to be changed using Power Options...
Mini User Guide - Windows 7
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... Change plan settings. 3. Change the On battery setting to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into the computer. 2. To fully charge the battery: 1. Click Change advanced power settings. 6. The battery can reset them after . 7. Insert the battery into external power. Click OK. 10. Change the Turn off . Connect the computer to Never. 9. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. The battery light on the computer turns off the display settings to...
... Change plan settings. 3. Change the On battery setting to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into the computer. 2. To fully charge the battery: 1. Click Change advanced power settings. 6. The battery can reset them after . 7. Insert the battery into external power. Click OK. 10. Change the Turn off . Connect the computer to Never. 9. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. The battery light on the computer turns off the display settings to...
Mini User Guide - Windows 7
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... is fully charged and the battery light has turned off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem software when you are not using them . ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not plugged into external power and maintain external power until the battery is recharged, the battery light on when the battery is off . or - Click Change advanced power settings. 5. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then...
... is fully charged and the battery light has turned off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem software when you are not using them . ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not plugged into external power and maintain external power until the battery is recharged, the battery light on when the battery is off . or - Click Change advanced power settings. 5. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then...
Mini User Guide - Windows 7
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...; When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to use the Windows Shut down command. Disposing of a stored battery, place it separately. do not dispose of in a cool, dry place. The Shut down the computer: NOTE: If the computer is in the Sleep state or...
...; When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to use the Windows Shut down command. Disposing of a stored battery, place it separately. do not dispose of in a cool, dry place. The Shut down the computer: NOTE: If the computer is in the Sleep state or...
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... support (Norton Internet Security) ● Critical security updates NOTE: Security solutions are set, changed, or deleted, it in this chapter to use of the computer Unauthorized access to data ● QuickLock ● Power-on password ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Critical security updates from Microsoft Unauthorized access to a Windows user...
... support (Norton Internet Security) ● Critical security updates NOTE: Security solutions are set, changed, or deleted, it in this chapter to use of the computer Unauthorized access to data ● QuickLock ● Power-on password ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Critical security updates from Microsoft Unauthorized access to a Windows user...
Mini User Guide - Windows 7
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...Digital Media Slot, identifying 5 Disk Cleanup software 39 Disk Defragmenter software 38 diskette drive 41 display image, switching 52 screen brightness hotkeys 52 display switch, identifying 7 displaying system information 80 drive light, identifying 5 drive media 54 drives connecting external 42 diskette 41 external 41 hard 39, 40, 41 optical 41 drives, boot order 81 DVD drive 41 E earbuds 5, 29 encryption 18 entering a power-on password 71 entering an administrator password 70 esc key 4 exiting Setup Utility 80 external audio devices, connecting 32 external drive 41 external monitor port 34...
...Digital Media Slot, identifying 5 Disk Cleanup software 39 Disk Defragmenter software 38 diskette drive 41 display image, switching 52 screen brightness hotkeys 52 display switch, identifying 7 displaying system information 80 drive light, identifying 5 drive media 54 drives connecting external 42 diskette 41 external 41 hard 39, 40, 41 optical 41 drives, boot order 81 DVD drive 41 E earbuds 5, 29 encryption 18 entering a power-on password 71 entering an administrator password 70 esc key 4 exiting Setup Utility 80 external audio devices, connecting 32 external drive 41 external monitor port 34...
Mini User Guide - Windows 7
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... 11 service tag 10 language support 81 latches, battery release 8 left TouchPad button, identifying 1 lights battery 5 caps lock 2 drive 5 power 2 webcam 7 wireless 2 local area network (LAN) cable required 27 connecting cable 27 low battery level 61 M Main menu 81 maintenance Disk Cleanup 39 Disk Defragmenter 38 managing a power-on password 71 managing an administrator password 70 memory module inserting 48 removing 47 memory module slot 8 memory test 82 microphone (audio-in) jack 5, 29 minimizing interference 26 monitor port, external 6 monitor, connecting 34 mouse, external connecting 50...
... 11 service tag 10 language support 81 latches, battery release 8 left TouchPad button, identifying 1 lights battery 5 caps lock 2 drive 5 power 2 webcam 7 wireless 2 local area network (LAN) cable required 27 connecting cable 27 low battery level 61 M Main menu 81 maintenance Disk Cleanup 39 Disk Defragmenter 38 managing a power-on password 71 managing an administrator password 70 memory module inserting 48 removing 47 memory module slot 8 memory test 82 microphone (audio-in) jack 5, 29 minimizing interference 26 monitor port, external 6 monitor, connecting 34 mouse, external connecting 50...
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... battery 8, 60 restoring default settings 80 right TouchPad button, identifying 2 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 6 S screen brightness hotkeys 52 screen image, switching 52 security cable slot, identifying 6 Security menu 81 security, wireless 17 selecting in Setup Utility 79 serial number, computer 10 service tag 10 setup of WLAN 17 Setup Utility, passwords set in 69 setup, computer 1 shared drives 42 shutdown 67 shutting down 67 SIM inserting 20 removing 21 Sleep exiting 54 initiating 54 Sleep hotkey 51 slots security cable 6 software Disk Cleanup 39 Disk Defragmenter 38 HP Connection...
... battery 8, 60 restoring default settings 80 right TouchPad button, identifying 2 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 6 S screen brightness hotkeys 52 screen image, switching 52 security cable slot, identifying 6 Security menu 81 security, wireless 17 selecting in Setup Utility 79 serial number, computer 10 service tag 10 setup of WLAN 17 Setup Utility, passwords set in 69 setup, computer 1 shared drives 42 shutdown 67 shutting down 67 SIM inserting 20 removing 21 Sleep exiting 54 initiating 54 Sleep hotkey 51 slots security cable 6 software Disk Cleanup 39 Disk Defragmenter 38 HP Connection...
Mini User Guide - Windows XP
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... device drivers are connected using the Bluetooth network. The inability to consistently connect two or more computers to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from the Network adapters list. Cannot create a WLAN connection If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for wireless connection problems...
... device drivers are connected using the Bluetooth network. The inability to consistently connect two or more computers to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from the Network adapters list. Cannot create a WLAN connection If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for wireless connection problems...
Mini User Guide - Windows XP
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... from external power and remove the battery. 62 Chapter 8 Power management The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. do not dispose of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that...
... from external power and remove the battery. 62 Chapter 8 Power management The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. do not dispose of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that...
Mini User Guide - Windows XP
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...: ● Passwords ● Firewall software ● Antivirus support (Norton Internet Security) ● Critical security updates NOTE: Security solutions are set . Follow the procedures in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on password ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Critical security updates from Microsoft Unauthorized access to a Windows user account User password Using passwords A password is...
...: ● Passwords ● Firewall software ● Antivirus support (Norton Internet Security) ● Critical security updates NOTE: Security solutions are set . Follow the procedures in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on password ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Critical security updates from Microsoft Unauthorized access to a Windows user account User password Using passwords A password is...
Mini User Guide - Windows XP
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...Digital Media Slot, identifying 5 Disk Cleanup software 35 Disk Defragmenter software 35 diskette drive 38 display image, switching 49 screen brightness hotkeys 49 display switch, identifying 7 displaying system information 75 drive light, identifying 5 drive media 51 drives connecting external 39 diskette 38 external 38 hard 36, 37, 38 optical 38 drives, boot order 76 DVD drive 38 E earbuds 5, 26 encryption 17 entering a power-on password 66 entering an administrator password 65 esc key 4 exiting Setup Utility 75 external audio devices, connecting 29 external drive 38 external monitor port 31...
...Digital Media Slot, identifying 5 Disk Cleanup software 35 Disk Defragmenter software 35 diskette drive 38 display image, switching 49 screen brightness hotkeys 49 display switch, identifying 7 displaying system information 75 drive light, identifying 5 drive media 51 drives connecting external 39 diskette 38 external 38 hard 36, 37, 38 optical 38 drives, boot order 76 DVD drive 38 E earbuds 5, 26 encryption 17 entering a power-on password 66 entering an administrator password 65 esc key 4 exiting Setup Utility 75 external audio devices, connecting 29 external drive 38 external monitor port 31...
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... 11 service tag 10 language support 76 latches, battery release 8 left TouchPad button, identifying 2 lights battery 5 caps lock 2 drive 5 power 2 webcam 7 wireless 2 local area network (LAN) cable required 23 connecting cable 23 low battery level 57 M Main menu 76 maintenance Disk Cleanup 35 Disk Defragmenter 35 managing a power-on password 66 managing an administrator password 65 memory module inserting 45 removing 44 memory module slot 8 memory test 77 microphone (audio-in) jack 5, 26 minimizing interference 23 monitor port, external 6 monitor, connecting 31 mouse, external connecting 47...
... 11 service tag 10 language support 76 latches, battery release 8 left TouchPad button, identifying 2 lights battery 5 caps lock 2 drive 5 power 2 webcam 7 wireless 2 local area network (LAN) cable required 23 connecting cable 23 low battery level 57 M Main menu 76 maintenance Disk Cleanup 35 Disk Defragmenter 35 managing a power-on password 66 managing an administrator password 65 memory module inserting 45 removing 44 memory module slot 8 memory test 77 microphone (audio-in) jack 5, 26 minimizing interference 23 monitor port, external 6 monitor, connecting 31 mouse, external connecting 47...
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... HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number 11 regulatory label 11 wireless 11 release latches battery 8, 56 restoring default settings 75 right TouchPad button, identifying 2 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 6 S screen brightness hotkeys 49 screen image, switching 49 security cable slot, identifying 6 Security menu 76 security, wireless 16 selecting in Setup Utility 74 serial number, computer 10 service tag 10 setup of WLAN 16 Setup Utility, passwords set in 64 setup, computer 1 shared drives 39 shut down 62 SIM inserting 19 removing 20 slots security cable 6 software Disk Cleanup 35 Disk...
... HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number 11 regulatory label 11 wireless 11 release latches battery 8, 56 restoring default settings 75 right TouchPad button, identifying 2 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 6 S screen brightness hotkeys 49 screen image, switching 49 security cable slot, identifying 6 Security menu 76 security, wireless 16 selecting in Setup Utility 74 serial number, computer 10 service tag 10 setup of WLAN 16 Setup Utility, passwords set in 64 setup, computer 1 shared drives 39 shut down 62 SIM inserting 19 removing 20 slots security cable 6 software Disk Cleanup 35 Disk...