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... the System 7-11 Using the IDE Drive Light 7-11 Caring for Drives 7-12 Replacing the Internal Hard Drive 7-13 Memory 7-17 Increasing Memory 7-17 Removing or Inserting a Memory Module 7-18 8 Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Software Updates 8-1 Preparing for a Software Update 8-2 ...
... the System 7-11 Using the IDE Drive Light 7-11 Caring for Drives 7-12 Replacing the Internal Hard Drive 7-13 Memory 7-17 Increasing Memory 7-17 Removing or Inserting a Memory Module 7-18 8 Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Software Updates 8-1 Preparing for a Software Update 8-2 ...
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... ID Component Description 1 Power/standby light* On: Notebook is turned on the power button is visible only when the notebook is open; Both lights display the same information. Off: The battery pack is in standby. Blinking: Notebook is fully charged or not inserted. *There are...pack has reached a low-battery condition. the other power/standby light is charging. Off: Notebook is off. 2 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) drive light On or blinking: The internal hard drive or an optical drive is being accessed. 3 Battery light On: The battery pack is always visible on the...
... ID Component Description 1 Power/standby light* On: Notebook is turned on the power button is visible only when the notebook is open; Both lights display the same information. Off: The battery pack is in standby. Blinking: Notebook is fully charged or not inserted. *There are...pack has reached a low-battery condition. the other power/standby light is charging. Off: Notebook is off. 2 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) drive light On or blinking: The internal hard drive or an optical drive is being accessed. 3 Battery light On: The battery pack is always visible on the...
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Holds the internal hard drive. *Battery packs vary by model. †The notebook has 4 vents. Bays, Battery Latch and Vents Component ID Component 1 Battery pack release latch* 2 Battery bay 3 Exhaust vents (4)† Description Releases a battery pack from the ... block airflow. Do not allow a hard surface, such as a printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing, to cool internal components. 4 Hard drive bay Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. One vent is also visible on the left side of the notebook, and one vent is also visible...
Holds the internal hard drive. *Battery packs vary by model. †The notebook has 4 vents. Bays, Battery Latch and Vents Component ID Component 1 Battery pack release latch* 2 Battery bay 3 Exhaust vents (4)† Description Releases a battery pack from the ... block airflow. Do not allow a hard surface, such as a printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing, to cool internal components. 4 Hard drive bay Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. One vent is also visible on the left side of the notebook, and one vent is also visible...
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...To initiate hibernation manually while the notebook is in hibernation: ■ Do not add or remove a memory module. ■ Do not add or remove a hard drive. ■ Do not connect or disconnect an external device. ■ Do not insert or remove a CD, DVD, PC Card, or digital memory card.... the down arrow, and then select Hibernate from standby but is much faster than returning to a hibernation file on the hard drive and then shuts down list.) Hardware and Software Guide 3-7 Initiating Hibernation When the notebook is complete, the power/standby and power button lights are turned off.
...To initiate hibernation manually while the notebook is in hibernation: ■ Do not add or remove a memory module. ■ Do not add or remove a hard drive. ■ Do not connect or disconnect an external device. ■ Do not insert or remove a CD, DVD, PC Card, or digital memory card.... the down arrow, and then select Hibernate from standby but is much faster than returning to a hibernation file on the hard drive and then shuts down list.) Hardware and Software Guide 3-7 Initiating Hibernation When the notebook is complete, the power/standby and power button lights are turned off.
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...be lost when the battery pack is fully discharged and the notebook is shut down. ■ The system will not turn off a connected optional monitor. ■ The system will not decrease hard drive speed while the notebook is idle. ■ System-initiated standby will discharge faster if... the notebook is in the Running on throughout the discharge process. Disable hibernation. The battery pack can ...
...be lost when the battery pack is fully discharged and the notebook is shut down. ■ The system will not turn off a connected optional monitor. ■ The system will not decrease hard drive speed while the notebook is idle. ■ System-initiated standby will discharge faster if... the notebook is in the Running on throughout the discharge process. Disable hibernation. The battery pack can ...
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... Multimedia Software The multimedia software included with your hard drive to the destination disc. ■ Do not use the notebook keyboard or move the notebook while the notebook is writing to a destination disc. Instead, copy from a source disc or network drive to your hard drive, and then copy from a network drive to a disc. It also plays common audio and...
... Multimedia Software The multimedia software included with your hard drive to the destination disc. ■ Do not use the notebook keyboard or move the notebook while the notebook is writing to a destination disc. Instead, copy from a source disc or network drive to your hard drive, and then copy from a network drive to a disc. It also plays common audio and...
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... a Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card. Using the IDE Drive Light Internal hard drive or optical drive activity is indicated by notebook model. Hardware and Software Guide 7-11 The type of the notebook. Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Drives Adding a Drive to the 1394 port. Hard drive capacity can be added with a microdrive PC Card or a digital memory card such as instructed in...
... a Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card. Using the IDE Drive Light Internal hard drive or optical drive activity is indicated by notebook model. Hardware and Software Guide 7-11 The type of the notebook. Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Drives Adding a Drive to the 1394 port. Hard drive capacity can be added with a microdrive PC Card or a digital memory card such as instructed in...
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... x-rays instead of work: ■ Do not remove the internal hard drive except for Drives Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the notebook or a drive and loss of magnetism and will not damage a hard drive or a diskette. ■ Do not spray a drive with cleaning products. ■ Avoid exposing a drive to devices with magnetic fields. Products with magnetic fields include...
... x-rays instead of work: ■ Do not remove the internal hard drive except for Drives Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the notebook or a drive and loss of magnetism and will not damage a hard drive or a diskette. ■ Do not spray a drive with cleaning products. ■ Avoid exposing a drive to devices with magnetic fields. Products with magnetic fields include...
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... an unresponsive system and loss of work , close all external devices connected to the "Replacing a Battery Pack" section in the hard drive bay is the internal hard drive. Turn the notebook upside down the notebook. Loosen the 2 hard drive security screws. To replace the internal hard drive: 1. Hardware and Software Guide 7-13 For battery pack removal instructions, refer to the...
... an unresponsive system and loss of work , close all external devices connected to the "Replacing a Battery Pack" section in the hard drive bay is the internal hard drive. Turn the notebook upside down the notebook. Loosen the 2 hard drive security screws. To replace the internal hard drive: 1. Hardware and Software Guide 7-13 For battery pack removal instructions, refer to the...
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To remove the hard drive, pull upward on the hard drive tab 1 to release the hard drive, and then lift the hard drive 2 out of the hard drive bay. 7-14 Hardware and Software Guide To remove the hard drive cover and expose the hard drive tab 1, slide the cover 2 slightly toward the left and then lift the cover upward and away from the notebook. 4. Hardware Upgrades and Replacements 3.
To remove the hard drive, pull upward on the hard drive tab 1 to release the hard drive, and then lift the hard drive 2 out of the hard drive bay. 7-14 Hardware and Software Guide To remove the hard drive cover and expose the hard drive tab 1, slide the cover 2 slightly toward the left and then lift the cover upward and away from the notebook. 4. Hardware Upgrades and Replacements 3.
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Slide the cover slightly toward the right side of the hard drive 1 downward, and then lower the hard drive into the hard drive bay until the cover is seated 2. 6. Hardware and Software Guide 7-15 Hardware Upgrades and Replacements 5. To insert the replacement hard drive, tilt the connector edge of the notebook until it is seated 2. Place the cover 1 over the hard drive bay. Replace the hard drive cover. a. b.
Slide the cover slightly toward the right side of the hard drive 1 downward, and then lower the hard drive into the hard drive bay until the cover is seated 2. 6. Hardware and Software Guide 7-15 Hardware Upgrades and Replacements 5. To insert the replacement hard drive, tilt the connector edge of the notebook until it is seated 2. Place the cover 1 over the hard drive bay. Replace the hard drive cover. a. b.
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Hardware Upgrades and Replacements 7. Tighten the 2 hard drive security screws. 7-16 Hardware and Software Guide
Hardware Upgrades and Replacements 7. Tighten the 2 hard drive security screws. 7-16 Hardware and Software Guide
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... contain a replaceable memory module. Hardware and Software Guide 7-17 Before you verify that your notebook model, either one or both the amount of free space on your hard drive and the amount of space required by your hard drive is determined by the amount of RAM (random access memory) in the... notebook by adding memory modules to vacant memory slots or by replacing installed memory modules. ...
... contain a replaceable memory module. Hardware and Software Guide 7-17 Before you verify that your notebook model, either one or both the amount of free space on your hard drive and the amount of space required by your hard drive is determined by the amount of RAM (random access memory) in the... notebook by adding memory modules to vacant memory slots or by replacing installed memory modules. ...
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...2. The memory compartment and the battery and hard drive bays are unsure whether the notebook is off or in hibernation, turn the notebook on the notebook. Save your work and close all external devices connected to the notebook. 4. For more information about preventing electrostatic ...accessible internal compartments on in Windows and then shut it down through the Windows operating system. 3. Shut down the notebook. Disconnect the notebook from damaging electronic components: before installing a memory module. Ä CAUTION: To prevent electrostatic discharge from external power...
...2. The memory compartment and the battery and hard drive bays are unsure whether the notebook is off or in hibernation, turn the notebook on the notebook. Save your work and close all external devices connected to the notebook. 4. For more information about preventing electrostatic ...accessible internal compartments on in Windows and then shut it down through the Windows operating system. 3. Shut down the notebook. Disconnect the notebook from damaging electronic components: before installing a memory module. Ä CAUTION: To prevent electrostatic discharge from external power...
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... connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. (Do not download or install a ROM update while the notebook is later than the ROM currently installed on the hard drive to which the ROM package will download. (You may need to access the ROM package after it has been ... Access the page at the HP Web site that is docked in an optional docking device or running on the screen to identify your selection to the hard drive. 8-4 Hardware and Software Guide At the download area: a. Follow the online instructions to download your notebook and access the ROM update you...
... connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. (Do not download or install a ROM update while the notebook is later than the ROM currently installed on the hard drive to which the ROM package will download. (You may need to access the ROM package after it has been ... Access the page at the HP Web site that is docked in an optional docking device or running on the screen to identify your selection to the hard drive. 8-4 Hardware and Software Guide At the download area: a. Follow the online instructions to download your notebook and access the ROM update you...
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... the file with an .exe extension-for your hard drive designation. (The hard drive designation is complete. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your notebook and access the SoftPaq you recorded earlier to download.... To begin the installation, open Windows Explorer from the destination folder. Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM SoftPaq To update software other than the ROM: 1. Or, visit the HP...
... the file with an .exe extension-for your hard drive designation. (The hard drive designation is complete. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your notebook and access the SoftPaq you recorded earlier to download.... To begin the installation, open Windows Explorer from the destination folder. Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM SoftPaq To update software other than the ROM: 1. Or, visit the HP...
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... of the software package you plan to download. (You may need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to the hard drive. 4. When the download is the SWSetup folder. At the download area: a. To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the screen. ✎... the SWSetup folder, look in the My Documents folder. 6. Select the file that includes an .exe extension-for most downloads from the HP Web site is complete, open Windows Explorer from the destination folder. 8-6 Hardware and Software Guide If you can delete the downloaded file from...
... of the software package you plan to download. (You may need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to the hard drive. 4. When the download is the SWSetup folder. At the download area: a. To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the screen. ✎... the SWSetup folder, look in the My Documents folder. 6. Select the file that includes an .exe extension-for most downloads from the HP Web site is complete, open Windows Explorer from the destination folder. 8-6 Hardware and Software Guide If you can delete the downloaded file from...
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... Setup utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. The " to change boot order" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the notebook is the prompt for a Network Service Boot. Hardware... the Setup utility features recommended for advanced users only, refer to the Help and Support Center, which is accessible only when the notebook is in Windows or restored from hibernation is started or restarted in Windows or restored from hibernation is the prompt to boot from ...
... Setup utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. The " to change boot order" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the notebook is the prompt for a Network Service Boot. Hardware... the Setup utility features recommended for advanced users only, refer to the Help and Support Center, which is accessible only when the notebook is in Windows or restored from hibernation is started or restarted in Windows or restored from hibernation is the prompt to boot from ...
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... inserting 3-29 low-battery conditions 3-21 monitoring charge 3-19 recycling 3-30 removing 3-28 storing 3-30 battery pack release latch 1-21, 3-28 bays battery 1-21, 1-23 hard drive 1-21 See also compartments Hardware and Software Guide Index-1
... inserting 3-29 low-battery conditions 3-21 monitoring charge 3-19 recycling 3-30 removing 3-28 storing 3-30 battery pack release latch 1-21, 3-28 bays battery 1-21, 1-23 hard drive 1-21 See also compartments Hardware and Software Guide Index-1
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hard drive DVD button function summary 1-5 opening Windows DVD player application 4-16 DVDs hotkeys 2-11 playing 4-10 writing to system 7-11 affected by airport security 7-12 avoiding standby and hibernation while using discs, diskettes 3-10, 4-10 caring for 7-12 IDE drive light 7-11 shipping...display switch docking device docking, undocking while using disc, diskette 4-10 expansion port on notebook 1-15 monitor port 2-8 USB support 7-2 docking device as power source 3-2 drives adding to 4-11 E eject buttons, PC Card 7-10 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 7-12, 7-18 embedded numeric keypad 2-15 ...
hard drive DVD button function summary 1-5 opening Windows DVD player application 4-16 DVDs hotkeys 2-11 playing 4-10 writing to system 7-11 affected by airport security 7-12 avoiding standby and hibernation while using discs, diskettes 3-10, 4-10 caring for 7-12 IDE drive light 7-11 shipping...display switch docking device docking, undocking while using disc, diskette 4-10 expansion port on notebook 1-15 monitor port 2-8 USB support 7-2 docking device as power source 3-2 drives adding to 4-11 E eject buttons, PC Card 7-10 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 7-12, 7-18 embedded numeric keypad 2-15 ...