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... vanity cover 31 Replacing the hard drive ...33 Removing the hard drive ...33 Installing a hard drive ...33 Replacing the memory module ...34 Updating programs and drivers ...37 Routine care ...37 Cleaning the display ...37 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 37 7 Backup and recovery Recovery discs ...38 Performing a system recovery ...39 Recovering...
... vanity cover 31 Replacing the hard drive ...33 Removing the hard drive ...33 Installing a hard drive ...33 Replacing the memory module ...34 Updating programs and drivers ...37 Routine care ...37 Cleaning the display ...37 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 37 7 Backup and recovery Recovery discs ...38 Performing a system recovery ...39 Recovering...
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... parts and finding additional help you perform various tasks. Finding information The computer comes with your country or ● How to http://www.hp.com/ergo. Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices ● Regulatory and safety information To access the notices, select Start > Help and Support ...; How to use the multimedia features of the computer ● How to protect the computer ● How to help ● Software, driver, and BIOS (Setup Utility) updates ● Accessories available for the computer ● How to update the software Help and Support ●...
... parts and finding additional help you perform various tasks. Finding information The computer comes with your country or ● How to http://www.hp.com/ergo. Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices ● Regulatory and safety information To access the notices, select Start > Help and Support ...; How to use the multimedia features of the computer ● How to protect the computer ● How to help ● Software, driver, and BIOS (Setup Utility) updates ● Accessories available for the computer ● How to update the software Help and Support ●...
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6 Maintenance ● Replacing the battery ● Removing or replacing the vanity cover ● Replacing the hard drive ● Replacing the memory module ● Updating programs and drivers ● Routine care 28 Chapter 6 Maintenance
6 Maintenance ● Replacing the battery ● Removing or replacing the vanity cover ● Replacing the hard drive ● Replacing the memory module ● Updating programs and drivers ● Routine care 28 Chapter 6 Maintenance
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...fluids, or chemicals on the keyboard surface. If the screen requires additional cleaning, use a vacuum cleaner attachment to clean the keyboard. Updating programs and drivers 37 Clean the keyboard regularly to prevent keys from sticking, and to remove dust, lint, and particles that you update your hands frequently when using... a regular basis with a straw extension can be used to blow air around on the screen. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that can cause the pointer to jump around and under the keys to loosen and remove debris. A can of electric shock or ...
...fluids, or chemicals on the keyboard surface. If the screen requires additional cleaning, use a vacuum cleaner attachment to clean the keyboard. Updating programs and drivers 37 Clean the keyboard regularly to prevent keys from sticking, and to remove dust, lint, and particles that you update your hands frequently when using... a regular basis with a straw extension can be used to blow air around on the screen. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that can cause the pointer to jump around and under the keys to loosen and remove debris. A can of electric shock or ...
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.... 7 Backup and recovery ● Recovery discs ● Performing a system recovery ● Backing up the computer for the first time. HP recommends that you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in a safe place. Use these discs carefully and keep them in...continue to back up your information ● Creating system restore points ● Recovering a program or driver ● Performing a full system recovery (from the HP Web site. Recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be connected directly to a USB port on an external ...
.... 7 Backup and recovery ● Recovery discs ● Performing a system recovery ● Backing up the computer for the first time. HP recommends that you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in a safe place. Use these discs carefully and keep them in...continue to back up your information ● Creating system restore points ● Recovering a program or driver ● Performing a full system recovery (from the HP Web site. Recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be connected directly to a USB port on an external ...
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... 29 Bluetooth label 44 right side 7 top 4 connector, power 9 D Digital Media Slot, identifying 7 display image, switching 22 drive light 9 drivers and programs, updating 37 E esc key, identifying 6 external monitor, identifying 9 F f11 40 fn key, identifying 6, 21 full system recovery 38...RJ-45 (network) 8 K keyboard hotkeys, identifying 21 keys action 6 esc 6 fn 6 Windows applications 6 Windows logo 6 L labels Bluetooth 44 HP Mobile Broadband Module 44 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 44 regulatory 44 serial number 44 SIM 44 wireless certification 44 WLAN 44 latch, battery release 11...
... 29 Bluetooth label 44 right side 7 top 4 connector, power 9 D Digital Media Slot, identifying 7 display image, switching 22 drive light 9 drivers and programs, updating 37 E esc key, identifying 6 external monitor, identifying 9 F f11 40 fn key, identifying 6, 21 full system recovery 38...RJ-45 (network) 8 K keyboard hotkeys, identifying 21 keys action 6 esc 6 fn 6 Windows applications 6 Windows logo 6 L labels Bluetooth 44 HP Mobile Broadband Module 44 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 44 regulatory 44 serial number 44 SIM 44 wireless certification 44 WLAN 44 latch, battery release 11...
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... external monitor 9 USB 7, 9 power connector, identifying 9 power light, identifying 7 Product Key 44 product name and number, computer 44 programs and drivers, updating 37 Q QuickWeb configuring the network 16 control icons 14 Home Screen 13 LaunchBar icons 14 notification icons 15 setting up 13 starting 13 starting... Windows 17 turn off 17 turn on 17 QuickWeb software 12 R recovering a program or driver 38 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 39 recovering from the recovery discs 41 recovery discs 38 Recovery Manager 38, 39 recovery partition...
... external monitor 9 USB 7, 9 power connector, identifying 9 power light, identifying 7 Product Key 44 product name and number, computer 44 programs and drivers, updating 37 Q QuickWeb configuring the network 16 control icons 14 Home Screen 13 LaunchBar icons 14 notification icons 15 setting up 13 starting 13 starting... Windows 17 turn off 17 turn on 17 QuickWeb software 12 R recovering a program or driver 38 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 39 recovering from the recovery discs 41 recovery discs 38 Recovery Manager 38, 39 recovery partition...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... disc or SD Card: ● Quick Setup poster-Guides you through setting up your computer. NOTE: Refer to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-Describes proper ... management, security, and so on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. 1 Introduction This guide contains general information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and technical support.
... disc or SD Card: ● Quick Setup poster-Guides you through setting up your computer. NOTE: Refer to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-Describes proper ... management, security, and so on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. 1 Introduction This guide contains general information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and technical support.
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..., such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the PC Card manufacturer to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for the device. Using PC Cards (select models only) A PC Card is a credit card-sized accessory designed to conform to the computer and... external media cards, do not insert an ExpressCard into a PC Card slot. 30 Chapter...
..., such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the PC Card manufacturer to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for the device. Using PC Cards (select models only) A PC Card is a credit card-sized accessory designed to conform to the computer and... external media cards, do not insert an ExpressCard into a PC Card slot. 30 Chapter...
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.... Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for releasing the PC Card. b. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your information and close all programs associated with the PC Card. 2. Click the remove hardware icon in the notification area...
.... Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for releasing the PC Card. b. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your information and close all programs associated with the PC Card. 2. Click the remove hardware icon in the notification area...
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If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet. 3. Using optional external devices 39 NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be connected to the powered USB port on the computer. The term expansion port 3 describes the type of damage... to a USB port on the computer. Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. A USB drive can be added by connecting the drive to the equipment...
If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet. 3. Using optional external devices 39 NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be connected to the powered USB port on the computer. The term expansion port 3 describes the type of damage... to a USB port on the computer. Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. A USB drive can be added by connecting the drive to the equipment...
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...where the BIOS update is connected to the hard drive. Windows XP-Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your selection to reliable external power using Setup Utility. 1. Updating the BIOS ...press enter. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is not displayed, use the arrow keys to download your computer: Windows 7-Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain...
...where the BIOS update is connected to the hard drive. Windows XP-Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your selection to reliable external power using Setup Utility. 1. Updating the BIOS ...press enter. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is not displayed, use the arrow keys to download your computer: Windows 7-Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain...
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... 1394 cable, connecting 37 1394 devices connecting 37 defined 36 removing 37 16-bit PC Cards 30 32-bit PC Cards 30 A AC adapter, testing 28 action keys media 14 volume 14 administrator ...Cleanup software 42 Disk Defragmenter software 41 DisplayPort, connecting 17 docking connector 40 drive light 43 drive media 21 drivers 30 drives external 39 handling 41 hard 39 optical 39 using 41 E electrostatic discharge 61 entering a power-... 53 firewall software 6, 52 G GPS 9 graphics modes, switching 28 H hard drive external 39 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 42 HDMI configuring audio 18 62 Index
... 1394 cable, connecting 37 1394 devices connecting 37 defined 36 removing 37 16-bit PC Cards 30 32-bit PC Cards 30 A AC adapter, testing 28 action keys media 14 volume 14 administrator ...Cleanup software 42 Disk Defragmenter software 41 DisplayPort, connecting 17 docking connector 40 drive light 43 drive media 21 drivers 30 drives external 39 handling 41 hard 39 optical 39 using 41 E electrostatic discharge 61 entering a power-... 53 firewall software 6, 52 G GPS 9 graphics modes, switching 28 H hard drive external 39 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 42 HDMI configuring audio 18 62 Index
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...initiated during critical battery level 25 initiating 21 high-definition devices, connecting 17 HP Connection Manager 4 HP MediaSmart 19 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 42 HP SkyRoom 16 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 12 HP Wireless Assistant 4 hubs 35 I icons network 2 wireless 2 installing critical...devices, using 39 P passwords set in Setup Utility 50 set in Windows 50 PC Cards configuring 30 description 30 inserting 30 removing 32 removing insert 31 software and drivers 30 supported types 30 ports DisplayPort 17 expansion 39 external monitor 16 HDMI 17 ...
...initiated during critical battery level 25 initiating 21 high-definition devices, connecting 17 HP Connection Manager 4 HP MediaSmart 19 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 42 HP SkyRoom 16 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 12 HP Wireless Assistant 4 hubs 35 I icons network 2 wireless 2 installing critical...devices, using 39 P passwords set in Setup Utility 50 set in Windows 50 PC Cards configuring 30 description 30 inserting 30 removing 32 removing insert 31 software and drivers 30 supported types 30 ports DisplayPort 17 expansion 39 external monitor 16 HDMI 17 ...