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... a USB device ...32 Using 1394 devices (select models only 32 Connecting a 1394 device 32 Removing a 1394 device 33 Using an eSATA device (select models only 33 Connecting an eSATA device 33 Removing an eSATA device 34 Using optional external devices ...34 Using optional external drives 34 Using the expansion 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 3D DriveGuard (select models only 37 Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 38 Managing power...
... a USB device ...32 Using 1394 devices (select models only 32 Connecting a 1394 device 32 Removing a 1394 device 33 Using an eSATA device (select models only 33 Connecting an eSATA device 33 Removing an eSATA device 34 Using optional external devices ...34 Using optional external drives 34 Using the expansion 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 3D DriveGuard (select models only 37 Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 38 Managing power...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... is disabled if the battery is firmly seated. Replace the battery. 8. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Turn on the computer. GPS satellites deliver location, speed, and direction information to GPS-equipped systems. For more information, refer to the Getting Started guide. 1. 3. Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. Remove the battery. 6. Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, refer to the HP GPS and Location software Help. Using GPS (select models only...
... is disabled if the battery is firmly seated. Replace the battery. 8. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Turn on the computer. GPS satellites deliver location, speed, and direction information to GPS-equipped systems. For more information, refer to the Getting Started guide. 1. 3. Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. Remove the battery. 6. Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, refer to the HP GPS and Location software Help. Using GPS (select models only...
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... New Location window opens. 5. Connecting to a local area network (LAN) (select models only) Connecting to a wired network 11 NOTE: You must set up an initial (current) location area code before you select a country or region that represents your preference from the Country/region list. (If you can use the preceding procedure to enter the location when you click Modem settings. 3. To connect the network cable: 1. Right-click the device that is displayed.) 7. Select Start > Devices...
... New Location window opens. 5. Connecting to a local area network (LAN) (select models only) Connecting to a wired network 11 NOTE: You must set up an initial (current) location area code before you select a country or region that represents your preference from the Country/region list. (If you can use the preceding procedure to enter the location when you click Modem settings. 3. To connect the network cable: 1. Right-click the device that is displayed.) 7. Select Start > Devices...
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... multimedia software ● Multimedia buttons or keys Using the media activity controls Depending on an optional external optical drive (purchased separately). Using the media activity controls 13 Audio Your computer provides a variety of audio-related opportunities: ● Play music. ● Record sound. ● Download music from the Internet. ● Create multimedia presentations. ● Transmit sound and images with instant messaging programs. ● Stream radio programs. ● Create (burn) audio CDs using the installed optical drive (select models...
... multimedia software ● Multimedia buttons or keys Using the media activity controls Depending on an optional external optical drive (purchased separately). Using the media activity controls 13 Audio Your computer provides a variety of audio-related opportunities: ● Play music. ● Record sound. ● Download music from the Internet. ● Create multimedia presentations. ● Transmit sound and images with instant messaging programs. ● Stream radio programs. ● Create (burn) audio CDs using the installed optical drive (select models...
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... possible. 1. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. If the computer is unresponsive and you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is used throughout this guide to refer to both types of the following emergency procedures in Hibernation, you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to use the Windows Shut down . 4 Power management NOTE: A computer may have a power button or a power switch.
... possible. 1. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. If the computer is unresponsive and you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is used throughout this guide to refer to both types of the following emergency procedures in Hibernation, you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to use the Windows Shut down . 4 Power management NOTE: A computer may have a power button or a power switch.
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... changed using Power Options in Windows® Control Panel. With the computer on, you stopped working. Power settings and timeouts can initiate Sleep in Hibernation. Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states that are enabled 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. If the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears...
... changed using Power Options in Windows® Control Panel. With the computer on, you stopped working. Power settings and timeouts can initiate Sleep in Hibernation. Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states that are enabled 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. If the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears...
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... turned on connecting to AC power, refer to the Setup Instructions poster provided in Help and Support notifies you to the HP Web site for more . When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur: ● The battery begins to charge. ● If the computer is automatically decreased to external AC power under any of a used battery WARNING! Disposing of the following conditions: WARNING! Replacing...
... turned on connecting to AC power, refer to the Setup Instructions poster provided in Help and Support notifies you to the HP Web site for more . When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur: ● The battery begins to charge. ● If the computer is automatically decreased to external AC power under any of a used battery WARNING! Disposing of the following conditions: WARNING! Replacing...
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Connect the device to a USB port on the computer. A USB drive can be connected to the manufacturer's instructions. If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet. 3. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be used with the computer. 34 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Using optional external devices NOTE: For 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...
Connect the device to a USB port on the computer. A USB drive can be connected to the manufacturer's instructions. If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet. 3. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be used with the computer. 34 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Using optional external devices NOTE: For 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...
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...: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running on -screen instructions. Refer to improve the security of your computer. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for your hard drive at another time when you do not need access to complete. Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) HP 3D DriveGuard protects a hard drive...
...: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running on -screen instructions. Refer to improve the security of your computer. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for your hard drive at another time when you do not need access to complete. Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) HP 3D DriveGuard protects a hard drive...
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... ● QuickLock (select models only) ● Power-on password ● Fingerprint reader Antivirus software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● File encryption Administrator password Critical security updates from Microsoft User password Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable) Using passwords A password is preinstalled on your computer. Computer risk Unauthorized use of characters that is a group of the computer Computer viruses Unauthorized access to data Unauthorized access to Setup Utility (BIOS) settings and other system...
... ● QuickLock (select models only) ● Power-on password ● Fingerprint reader Antivirus software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● File encryption Administrator password Critical security updates from Microsoft User password Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable) Using passwords A password is preinstalled on your computer. Computer risk Unauthorized use of characters that is a group of the computer Computer viruses Unauthorized access to data Unauthorized access to Setup Utility (BIOS) settings and other system...
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... displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. Setting passwords in Setup Utility (BIOS) Password Administrator password* Function ● Protects access to Setup Utility (BIOS). ● After this password is set , entered, changed, or deleted. NOTE: The administrator password can use the same password for a Windows security feature. While the Log On window is displayed, the computer cannot be entered when you exit Sleep or Hibernation. Setting passwords in Windows Password Administrator password User password QuickLock (select models only) Function...
... displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. Setting passwords in Setup Utility (BIOS) Password Administrator password* Function ● Protects access to Setup Utility (BIOS). ● After this password is set , entered, changed, or deleted. NOTE: The administrator password can use the same password for a Windows security feature. While the Log On window is displayed, the computer cannot be entered when you exit Sleep or Hibernation. Setting passwords in Windows Password Administrator password User password QuickLock (select models only) Function...
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... for all supported models. In the left pane, click the plus sign (+) to update. 4. To add other operating systems, change the filter settings in the Configuration Options window. SoftPaq Download Manager works by reading and downloading, from the list of available SoftPaqs for updates to install the selected SoftPaqs on the HP Web site. Using this tool, you have used HP SoftPaq Download Manager previously, go /sdm, and follow the instructions to download only...
... for all supported models. In the left pane, click the plus sign (+) to update. 4. To add other operating systems, change the filter settings in the Configuration Options window. SoftPaq Download Manager works by reading and downloading, from the list of available SoftPaqs for updates to install the selected SoftPaqs on the HP Web site. Using this tool, you have used HP SoftPaq Download Manager previously, go /sdm, and follow the instructions to download only...
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or - Use the arrow keys to enter Setup Utility (BIOS). 3. Select the Main menu. Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. To return all settings in Setup Utility (BIOS) to the values that were set at the bottom of the screen. 2. Press f10 to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. - Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility (BIOS) To...
or - Use the arrow keys to enter Setup Utility (BIOS). 3. Select the Main menu. Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. To return all settings in Setup Utility (BIOS) to the values that were set at the bottom of the screen. 2. Press f10 to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. - Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility (BIOS) To...
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... hard drive. Follow the on-screen instructions to download your computer and access the BIOS update you want to download. 3. Open Windows Explorer by following the on-screen instructions. Double-click your hard drive. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is later than the BIOS version currently installed on your computer. Using Setup Utility (BIOS) 55 Make...
... hard drive. Follow the on-screen instructions to download your computer and access the BIOS update you want to download. 3. Open Windows Explorer by following the on-screen instructions. Double-click your hard drive. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is later than the BIOS version currently installed on your computer. Using Setup Utility (BIOS) 55 Make...
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...displaying remaining charge 23 disposing 25 low battery levels 23 replacing 25 storing 24 Battery Check 22 battery information, finding 22 battery power 22 battery temperature 24 BIOS determining version 54 downloading an update 55 updating 54 Bluetooth device 2, 8 buttons media 13 power 18 volume 14 C cables 1394 32 eSATA 33 USB 31 checking audio functions 14 computer, traveling 24, 57 configuring audio for HDMI 17 configuring ExpressCards 28 connecting to a wired network 8 connecting to an existing wireless network 4 Connection Manager 3 conservation, power 24 creating a wireless connection...
...displaying remaining charge 23 disposing 25 low battery levels 23 replacing 25 storing 24 Battery Check 22 battery information, finding 22 battery power 22 battery temperature 24 BIOS determining version 54 downloading an update 55 updating 54 Bluetooth device 2, 8 buttons media 13 power 18 volume 14 C cables 1394 32 eSATA 33 USB 31 checking audio functions 14 computer, traveling 24, 57 configuring audio for HDMI 17 configuring ExpressCards 28 connecting to a wired network 8 connecting to an existing wireless network 4 Connection Manager 3 conservation, power 24 creating a wireless connection...
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...9 connecting a modem cable adapter 9 selecting a location setting 10 N network cable, connecting 11 network icon 2 O operating system controls 4 optical disc inserting 39 removing 40 optical drive 34 optional external devices, using 34 P passwords set in Setup Utility (BIOS) 45 set in Windows 45 ports DisplayPort 15 expansion 34 external monitor 15 HDMI 16 Intel Wireless Display 17 VGA 15 power battery 22 conserving 24 options 19 power button 18 power meter 20 power plans customizing 21 selecting 20 viewing current 20 power switch 18 power-on password creating 47 entering 47 managing 47 power...
...9 connecting a modem cable adapter 9 selecting a location setting 10 N network cable, connecting 11 network icon 2 O operating system controls 4 optical disc inserting 39 removing 40 optical drive 34 optional external devices, using 34 P passwords set in Setup Utility (BIOS) 45 set in Windows 45 ports DisplayPort 15 expansion 34 external monitor 15 HDMI 16 Intel Wireless Display 17 VGA 15 power battery 22 conserving 24 options 19 power button 18 power meter 20 power plans customizing 21 selecting 20 viewing current 20 power switch 18 power-on password creating 47 entering 47 managing 47 power...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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....pdf. Procedures for lower power consumption on computer systems equipped with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. Updates to address known issues. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for the SATA Advanced Host Controller (AHCI) Interface. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for notebook PC models that are released to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Serial ATA hard disk drives...
....pdf. Procedures for lower power consumption on computer systems equipped with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. Updates to address known issues. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for the SATA Advanced Host Controller (AHCI) Interface. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for notebook PC models that are released to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Serial ATA hard disk drives...
Getting Started Mini - Windows 7
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... making changes in the HP Notebook Reference Guide for that are receiving video information from operating properly. For example, if a monitor is enabled at the factory. f7 Plays, pauses, or resumes a track of an audio CD or a section of a DVD or a BD. Using the keyboard 19 Using the action keys An action key performs an assigned function. The action key feature is connected to the computer, pressing this feature in Setup Utility (BIOS...
... making changes in the HP Notebook Reference Guide for that are receiving video information from operating properly. For example, if a monitor is enabled at the factory. f7 Plays, pauses, or resumes a track of an audio CD or a section of a DVD or a BD. Using the keyboard 19 Using the action keys An action key performs an assigned function. The action key feature is connected to the computer, pressing this feature in Setup Utility (BIOS...
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... from the illustrations in Windows® to customize pointing device settings, button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Turning the TouchPad off and on To turn the TouchPad off and on, quickly double-tap the TouchPad on the computer. TouchPad light Amber Icon Description Indicates that the TouchPad is off button. Using pointing devices NOTE: In addition to the pointing devices included with your computer...
... from the illustrations in Windows® to customize pointing device settings, button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Turning the TouchPad off and on To turn the TouchPad off and on, quickly double-tap the TouchPad on the computer. TouchPad light Amber Icon Description Indicates that the TouchPad is off button. Using pointing devices NOTE: In addition to the pointing devices included with your computer...
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...; Purchase high-quality DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, or DVD+R DL discs. Restore In the event of hard drive failure, to restore your system to its factory image you will be prompted to continue the backup creation process. Handle these discs or the flash drive after software setup. If you cannot restore using the recovery partition tools. The next time you open HP Recovery Manager, you will need a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive that you can restore your computer to...
...; Purchase high-quality DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, or DVD+R DL discs. Restore In the event of hard drive failure, to restore your system to its factory image you will be prompted to continue the backup creation process. Handle these discs or the flash drive after software setup. If you cannot restore using the recovery partition tools. The next time you open HP Recovery Manager, you will need a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive that you can restore your computer to...