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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 ...
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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 fully charged or not inserted. *There are 2 power/standby lights. Off: The ... lights display the same information. Blinking: The battery pack has reached a low-battery condition. Lights Component ID Component Description 1 Power/standby light* On: Notebook is turned on the front of the notebook. Hardware and Software Guide 1-13 The light on the power button is visible only when the...
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 fully charged or not inserted. *There are 2 power/standby lights. Off: The ... lights display the same information. Blinking: The battery pack has reached a low-battery condition. Lights Component ID Component Description 1 Power/standby light* On: Notebook is turned on the front of the notebook. Hardware and Software Guide 1-13 The light on the power button is visible only when the...
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... pack. 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 battery bay. Do not allow a hard surface, such as a ... thick rugs or clothing, to cool internal components. 4 Hard drive bay Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Provide airflow to block airflow. One vent is also visible on the left side of the notebook, and one vent is also visible on the rear of...
... pack. 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 battery bay. Do not allow a hard surface, such as a ... thick rugs or clothing, to cool internal components. 4 Hard drive bay Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Provide airflow to block airflow. One vent is also visible on the left side of the notebook, and one vent is also visible on the rear of...
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... lights are turned off. When the notebook is in Windows at default settings, hibernation can be possible to your place manually after restarting the notebook 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. Hibernation...
... lights are turned off. When the notebook is in Windows at default settings, hibernation can be possible to your place manually after restarting the notebook 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. Hibernation...
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... Hardware and Software Guide If you can discharge whether or not you are using the notebook, but the battery pack will discharge faster if the notebook is idle. ■ System-initiated standby will not decrease hard drive speed while the notebook is in the Running on throughout the discharge process. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance...
... Hardware and Software Guide If you can discharge whether or not you are using the notebook, but the battery pack will discharge faster if the notebook is idle. ■ System-initiated standby will not decrease hard drive speed while the notebook is in the Running on throughout the discharge process. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance...
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... copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from 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. Multimedia Software The multimedia software included with your notebook. ■ Windows Media Player-Plays audio CDs and DVDs, and copies...
... copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from 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. Multimedia Software The multimedia software included with your notebook. ■ Windows Media Player-Plays audio CDs and DVDs, and copies...
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... connecting it, as 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 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 the...
... connecting it, as 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 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 the...
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...-on luggage, usually while it in this chapter. ■ Electrostatic discharge can damage drive connectors. When you mail a drive, ship it is placed on a drive. The airport security devices that protects it . ■ Avoid exposing a hard drive or a diskette to the notebook or a drive, follow these 2 precautions: (1) Discharge yourself from shock, vibration, extreme temperatures, and high humidity...
...-on luggage, usually while it in this chapter. ■ Electrostatic discharge can damage drive connectors. When you mail a drive, ship it is placed on a drive. The airport security devices that protects it . ■ Avoid exposing a hard drive or a diskette to the notebook or a drive, follow these 2 precautions: (1) Discharge yourself from shock, vibration, extreme temperatures, and high humidity...
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... remove the battery pack. Turn the notebook upside down the notebook. Loosen the 2 hard drive security screws. If you ■ Save your work , do not begin this procedure until you are unsure whether the notebook is the internal hard drive. Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Replacing the Internal Hard Drive The hard drive in the hard drive bay is off or in hibernation, turn...
... remove the battery pack. Turn the notebook upside down the notebook. Loosen the 2 hard drive security screws. If you ■ Save your work , do not begin this procedure until you are unsure whether the notebook is the internal hard drive. Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Replacing the Internal Hard Drive The hard drive in the hard drive bay is off or in hibernation, turn...
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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. 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.
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Hardware and Software Guide 7-15 a. 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. Place the cover 1 over the hard drive bay. To insert the replacement hard drive, tilt the connector edge of the notebook until it is seated 2. b. Replace the hard drive cover. Hardware Upgrades and Replacements 5.
Hardware and Software Guide 7-15 a. 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. Place the cover 1 over the hard drive bay. To insert the replacement hard drive, tilt the connector edge of the notebook until it is seated 2. b. Replace the hard drive cover. Hardware Upgrades and Replacements 5.
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Hardware Upgrades and Replacements 7. Tighten the 2 hard drive security screws. 7-16 Hardware and Software Guide
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... free space on your hard drive has enough free space for the hibernation file. 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 ...
... free space on your hard drive has enough free space for the hibernation file. 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 ...
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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. Disconnect all open applications. 2. All other areas that require a tool to access should be opened only by a service partner. ... a grounded metal object. Shut down through the Windows operating system. 3. Save your work and close all external devices connected to the notebook. 4. If you are the only user-accessible internal compartments on in Regulatory and Safety Notices guide. 1. For more information about preventing ...
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. Disconnect all open applications. 2. All other areas that require a tool to access should be opened only by a service partner. ... a grounded metal object. Shut down through the Windows operating system. 3. Save your work and close all external devices connected to the notebook. 4. If you are the only user-accessible internal compartments on in Regulatory and Safety Notices guide. 1. For more information about preventing ...
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... to the default or custom location on the screen to identify your selection to the hard drive. 8-4 Hardware and Software Guide Follow the online instructions to download your notebook and access the ROM update you want to locate the update later, after it has...Visit the HP Web Site: http://www.hp.com/support 2. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Downloading and Installing a ROM Update Ä CAUTION: To prevent serious damage to the notebook or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a ROM update only while the notebook is connected to the hard drive.) b....
... to the default or custom location on the screen to identify your selection to the hard drive. 8-4 Hardware and Software Guide Follow the online instructions to download your notebook and access the ROM update you want to locate the update later, after it has...Visit the HP Web Site: http://www.hp.com/support 2. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Downloading and Installing a ROM Update Ä CAUTION: To prevent serious damage to the notebook or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a ROM update only while the notebook is connected to the hard drive.) b....
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... notebook, select Start > Help and Support, and then select a software update link. Access the page at the HP Web site that are displayed: 1. To begin the installation, open Windows Explorer from the destination folder. Or, visit the HP Web site: http://www.hp.com/support 2. If no instructions are displayed on your hard drive designation. (The hard drive...
... notebook, select Start > Help and Support, and then select a software update link. Access the page at the HP Web site that are displayed: 1. To begin the installation, open Windows Explorer from the destination folder. Or, visit the HP Web site: http://www.hp.com/support 2. If no instructions are displayed on your hard drive designation. (The hard drive...
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..., you have downloaded. 7. Follow the online instructions to download the SoftPaq to the hard drive.) b. Select the file that includes an .exe extension-for most downloads from the HP Web site is the SWSetup folder. To open Windows Explorer. The destination folder for example...C) > SWSetup. In the destination folder, select the name or number of the Windows Explorer window, select My Computer > your hard drive designation (which is complete, open Windows Explorer from the destination folder. 8-6 Hardware and Software Guide Software Updates and Recovery and System...
..., you have downloaded. 7. Follow the online instructions to download the SoftPaq to the hard drive.) b. Select the file that includes an .exe extension-for most downloads from the HP Web site is the SWSetup folder. To open Windows Explorer. The destination folder for example...C) > SWSetup. In the destination folder, select the name or number of the Windows Explorer window, select My Computer > your hard drive designation (which is complete, open Windows Explorer from the destination folder. 8-6 Hardware and Software Guide Software Updates and Recovery and System...
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...The Setup utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. The " to boot from LAN" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the notebook is the prompt for advanced users only, refer to ...change boot order" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the notebook is started or restarted in Windows or restored from hibernation is the prompt to the Help and Support Center, which is accessible only when...
...The Setup utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. The " to boot from LAN" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the notebook is the prompt for advanced users only, refer to ...change boot order" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the notebook is started or restarted in Windows or restored from hibernation is the prompt to the Help and Support Center, which is accessible only when...
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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 battery power 3-2 administrator password 6-4, 6-6 airport security devices 7-12 altitude specifications A-1 antennae 1-11 antivirus software 6-11 applications...
... 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 battery power 3-2 administrator password 6-4, 6-6 airport security devices 7-12 altitude specifications A-1 antennae 1-11 antivirus software 6-11 applications...
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... avoiding standby and hibernation while using discs, diskettes 3-10, 4-10 caring for 7-12 IDE drive light 7-11 shipping 7-12 USB 7-2 See also CDs; DVDs; See CDs; hard drive DVD button function summary 1-5 opening Windows DVD player application 4-16 DVDs hotkeys 2-11 playing 4-... 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 emergency...
... avoiding standby and hibernation while using discs, diskettes 3-10, 4-10 caring for 7-12 IDE drive light 7-11 shipping 7-12 USB 7-2 See also CDs; DVDs; See CDs; hard drive DVD button function summary 1-5 opening Windows DVD player application 4-16 DVDs hotkeys 2-11 playing 4-... 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 emergency...