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... select Mouse settings. On: The volume scroll zone is off. To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. Lights Component (1) Caps lock light (2) Power lights (2)* (3) Volume mute light (4) Volume down light 2 Chapter 1 Notebook tour Description On: Caps lock is on. ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. (5) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down. (6) Right TouchPad button* Functions...
... select Mouse settings. On: The volume scroll zone is off. To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. Lights Component (1) Caps lock light (2) Power lights (2)* (3) Volume mute light (4) Volume down light 2 Chapter 1 Notebook tour Description On: Caps lock is on. ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. (5) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down. (6) Right TouchPad button* Functions...
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... battery level. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light stays off when all batteries in the computer are fully charged. Component (1) ExpressCard slot (2) Digital Media Slot (3) Digital Media Slot light (4) eSATA/USB port (5) HDMI port (6) RJ-45 (network) jack 6 Chapter 1 Notebook tour Description Supports an optional ExpressCard/34 module. Blinking: The media card is turned off until the battery reaches a low battery level. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as an eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB device...
... battery level. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light stays off when all batteries in the computer are fully charged. Component (1) ExpressCard slot (2) Digital Media Slot (3) Digital Media Slot light (4) eSATA/USB port (5) HDMI port (6) RJ-45 (network) jack 6 Chapter 1 Notebook tour Description Supports an optional ExpressCard/34 module. Blinking: The media card is turned off until the battery reaches a low battery level. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as an eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB device...
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... use . The service tag label is not plugged into external power. *Batteries and power cords vary in years) of your computer. The part number helps a service technician to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). You may need the Product Key to the computer provide information you may need when you contact technical support. Identifying the labels The labels affixed to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This number provides specific...
... use . The service tag label is not plugged into external power. *Batteries and power cords vary in years) of your computer. The part number helps a service technician to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). You may need the Product Key to the computer provide information you may need when you contact technical support. Identifying the labels The labels affixed to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This number provides specific...
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Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Before working your way through the sequence of the WLAN device is not properly installed. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for all adapters. 4. Use the procedures in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that the integrated WLAN device is listed, either your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account...
Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Before working your way through the sequence of the WLAN device is not properly installed. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for all adapters. 4. Use the procedures in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that the integrated WLAN device is listed, either your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account...
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.... Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in the direction you want to disable. 30 Chapter 3 Pointing devices and keyboard NOTE: Scrolling speed is enabled at the factory. To disable two-finger scrolling, select Start > Control panel > Mouse > Device Settings > Settings > Pointer Motion > Two-Finger Scrolling. NOTE: For some computer models, two-finger scrolling is controlled by finger speed. 3 Pointing devices and keyboard Using pointing devices NOTE: In addition to the TouchPad, you can also connect an external USB mouse to TouchPad on...
.... Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in the direction you want to disable. 30 Chapter 3 Pointing devices and keyboard NOTE: Scrolling speed is enabled at the factory. To disable two-finger scrolling, select Start > Control panel > Mouse > Device Settings > Settings > Pointer Motion > Two-Finger Scrolling. NOTE: For some computer models, two-finger scrolling is controlled by finger speed. 3 Pointing devices and keyboard Using pointing devices NOTE: In addition to the TouchPad, you can also connect an external USB mouse to TouchPad on...
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... system. Function Switch the screen image. Hotkey fn+f4 Initiate Sleep. The fn+f4 hotkey can set the fn+f5 hotkey to the hard drive. The computer must be on both the computer and the monitor. The function of Sleep. The following video transmission types, with examples of information loss, save your information is entered. While the Log On window is displayed, the computer cannot be changed using Power Options in memory is...
... system. Function Switch the screen image. Hotkey fn+f4 Initiate Sleep. The fn+f4 hotkey can set the fn+f5 hotkey to the hard drive. The computer must be on both the computer and the monitor. The function of Sleep. The following video transmission types, with examples of information loss, save your information is entered. While the Log On window is displayed, the computer cannot be changed using Power Options in memory is...
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... most external numeric keypads function differently according to blow air around on the screen. To avoid this, clean the TouchPad with a straw extension can be used to whether num lock is on or off. (Num lock is turned off at the factory.) For example: ● When num lock is on, most keypad keys type numbers. ● When num lock is turned on the keyboard surface. WARNING! Switching key functions...
... most external numeric keypads function differently according to blow air around on the screen. To avoid this, clean the TouchPad with a straw extension can be used to whether num lock is on or off. (Num lock is turned off at the factory.) For example: ● When num lock is on, most keypad keys type numbers. ● When num lock is turned on the keyboard surface. WARNING! Switching key functions...
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... in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use TouchSmart to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Open your computer. Click the option for hardware changes. Click Install now to step 6. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Proceed to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click your program again. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on the computer. A device driver...
... in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use TouchSmart to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Open your computer. Click the option for hardware changes. Click Install now to step 6. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Proceed to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click your program again. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on the computer. A device driver...
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... are using it after . 7. or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Record the Turn off . Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to Never. 5. The battery light on the computer turns on the computer turns off the display settings listed in the notification area, and then click More power options. - Click Change advanced power settings. 6. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. Change the Turn off...
... are using it after . 7. or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Record the Turn off . Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to Never. 5. The battery light on the computer turns on the computer turns off the display settings listed in the notification area, and then click More power options. - Click Change advanced power settings. 6. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. Change the Turn off...
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... in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not plugged into external power and maintain external power until the battery is fully charged and the battery light has turned off . 2. Click OK. 8. When the battery is discharged, the battery light turns off . Using battery power 69 Plug the computer into an external power source, when you are not using them. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards...
... in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not plugged into external power and maintain external power until the battery is fully charged and the battery light has turned off . 2. Click OK. 8. When the battery is discharged, the battery light turns off . Using battery power 69 Plug the computer into an external power source, when you are not using them. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards...
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... are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and unplugged from external power for more information about ordering a replacement battery. To shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. For additional information, refer to replace the battery when an internal cell is possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions...
... are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and unplugged from external power for more information about ordering a replacement battery. To shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. For additional information, refer to replace the battery when an internal cell is possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions...
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... all external devices connected to change settings. 3. Before you move the computer, HP recommends that you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation. To remove the hard drive: 1. Replacing the hard drive 81 Click OK. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on your work. 2. Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software The HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software enables...
... all external devices connected to change settings. 3. Before you move the computer, HP recommends that you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation. To remove the hard drive: 1. Replacing the hard drive 81 Click OK. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on your work. 2. Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software The HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software enables...
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... the system memory. 118 Appendix A Setup Utility NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Enabled/disable Fan Always On. Run a diagnostic test on a secondary hard drive. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on Key/USB hard disk ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this menu option is called Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Select Fan Always On Boot Options To...
... the system memory. 118 Appendix A Setup Utility NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Enabled/disable Fan Always On. Run a diagnostic test on a secondary hard drive. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on Key/USB hard disk ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this menu option is called Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Select Fan Always On Boot Options To...
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... model, product category, and series or family. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information. 2. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp...
... model, product category, and series or family. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information. 2. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp...
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... an optional power source. To exit Setup Utility, use Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on your computer. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. b. Open Setup Utility by turning on -screen instructions to download your selection to the hard drive. 120 Appendix B Software updates...
... an optional power source. To exit Setup Utility, use Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on your computer. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. b. Open Setup Utility by turning on -screen instructions to download your selection to the hard drive. 120 Appendix B Software updates...
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... the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. or - NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Proceed to install the updated driver. If prompted to your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and...
... the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. or - NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Proceed to install the updated driver. If prompted to your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and...
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... ROM with LightScribe DVD ±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 74 Bluetooth device 14, 25 Bluetooth label 11 boot options 118 boot order 118 button sound 117 buttons power 4 TouchPad 2 TouchPad on/off 2 volume mute 4, 43 volume scroll zone 43 wireless 4 C cables eSATA 86 LAN 29 USB 84 caps lock light, identifying 2 Card Reader Power Saving 117 CD burning 78 copying 77 playing 76 removing 79 CD drive 73 Certificate of Authenticity label 11 charging batteries 65, 67 clicks changing settings 38 testing 38 compartments hard drive 9 memory module 9 wireless module...
... ROM with LightScribe DVD ±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 74 Bluetooth device 14, 25 Bluetooth label 11 boot options 118 boot order 118 button sound 117 buttons power 4 TouchPad 2 TouchPad on/off 2 volume mute 4, 43 volume scroll zone 43 wireless 4 C cables eSATA 86 LAN 29 USB 84 caps lock light, identifying 2 Card Reader Power Saving 117 CD burning 78 copying 77 playing 76 removing 79 CD drive 73 Certificate of Authenticity label 11 charging batteries 65, 67 clicks changing settings 38 testing 38 compartments hard drive 9 memory module 9 wireless module...
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... slot, identifying 6 external audio devices, connecting 47 external monitor port 49 external monitor port, identifying 7 F fan always on 118 fingerprint reader 109 fingerprint reader location 110 fingerprint reader, identifying 4 firewall 18 firewall software, using 107 flicks changing assignments 38 creating assignments 38 fn key 32 fn key, identifying 5 function keys 32 function keys, identifying 5 H hard disk drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 80 installing 82 removing 81 replacing 81 hard drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 80 installing 82 removing 81 replacing 81 hard...
... slot, identifying 6 external audio devices, connecting 47 external monitor port 49 external monitor port, identifying 7 F fan always on 118 fingerprint reader 109 fingerprint reader location 110 fingerprint reader, identifying 4 firewall 18 firewall software, using 107 flicks changing assignments 38 creating assignments 38 fn key 32 fn key, identifying 5 function keys 32 function keys, identifying 5 H hard disk drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 80 installing 82 removing 81 replacing 81 hard drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 80 installing 82 removing 81 replacing 81 hard...
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...light, num lock 39 lights battery 3, 6 caps lock 2 drive 3, 6 mute 2 num lock 3 power 2, 6, 7 TouchPad 1 volume down 2 volume mute 2 volume up 3 webcam 8 wireless 3 local area network (LAN) cable required 29 connecting cable 29 low battery level 66 M Main menu 117 maintenance Disk Cleanup 80 Disk Defragmenter 79 managing a power-on password 105 managing an administrator password 104 media activity hotkeys 44 MediaSmart using 45 MediaSmart software 45 memory module adding 94 inserting 98 removing 95, 98 replacing 94, 97 upgrading primary 97 memory module compartment cover removing 95 replacing...
...light, num lock 39 lights battery 3, 6 caps lock 2 drive 3, 6 mute 2 num lock 3 power 2, 6, 7 TouchPad 1 volume down 2 volume mute 2 volume up 3 webcam 8 wireless 3 local area network (LAN) cable required 29 connecting cable 29 low battery level 66 M Main menu 117 maintenance Disk Cleanup 80 Disk Defragmenter 79 managing a power-on password 105 managing an administrator password 104 media activity hotkeys 44 MediaSmart using 45 MediaSmart software 45 memory module adding 94 inserting 98 removing 95, 98 replacing 94, 97 upgrading primary 97 memory module compartment cover removing 95 replacing...
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... 114 passwords set in 103 restoring default settings 115 selecting 114 starting 113 Setup Utility, passwords set in 103 shutdown 70 shutting down 70 SIM inserting 20 removing 23 SIM label 12 Sleep exiting 58 initiating 58 slots Digital Media 6 ExpressCard 6 hard drive 9 memory module 9 security cable 7 software Disk Cleanup 80 Disk Defragmenter 79 MediaSmart 45 TouchSmart 45 using 45 Wireless Assistant 15 software, updating 119 solid-state drive (SSD) 72 speakers 42 storing battery 70 SuperMulti LightScribe DVD...
... 114 passwords set in 103 restoring default settings 115 selecting 114 starting 113 Setup Utility, passwords set in 103 shutdown 70 shutting down 70 SIM inserting 20 removing 23 SIM label 12 Sleep exiting 58 initiating 58 slots Digital Media 6 ExpressCard 6 hard drive 9 memory module 9 security cable 7 software Disk Cleanup 80 Disk Defragmenter 79 MediaSmart 45 TouchSmart 45 using 45 Wireless Assistant 15 software, updating 119 solid-state drive (SSD) 72 speakers 42 storing battery 70 SuperMulti LightScribe DVD...