Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... the mouse pointer over the wireless network connection icon in Help and Support For a list of a wireless router or access point. Type the code, and then click Connect to the WLAN, follow these steps: 1. Web sites that anyone can choose to manually search for cost and connection requirements. Be sure that the WLAN device is displayed. A list of the connection. More information about using a WLAN is a security-enabled WLAN...
... the mouse pointer over the wireless network connection icon in Help and Support For a list of a wireless router or access point. Type the code, and then click Connect to the WLAN, follow these steps: 1. Web sites that anyone can choose to manually search for cost and connection requirements. Be sure that the WLAN device is displayed. A list of the connection. More information about using a WLAN is a security-enabled WLAN...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer. For more information. 1. If no WLAN device is not properly installed. Refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or...
Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer. For more information. 1. If no WLAN device is not properly installed. Refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or...
Security - Windows Vista
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... displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Several types of passwords can be recognized if you want to control access to 8 letters and numbers and is not case sensitive. ● A password must be set by an outsider. Use the following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility: ● A password can use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set and entered with keyboard number keys...
... displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Several types of passwords can be recognized if you want to control access to 8 letters and numbers and is not case sensitive. ● A password must be set by an outsider. Use the following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility: ● A password can use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set and entered with keyboard number keys...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to improve the security of your computer. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Refer to Windows Help for more information. 2. You may be prompted for your computer model, product category, and series or family. Install the updates. 1 Prepare for a system BIOS update by...
... utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to improve the security of your computer. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Refer to Windows Help for more information. 2. You may be prompted for your computer model, product category, and series or family. Install the updates. 1 Prepare for a system BIOS update by...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... the screen to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is displayed in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. If the Setup Utility...
... the screen to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is displayed in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. If the Setup Utility...
Drives - Windows Vista
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.... HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may set Disk Defragmenter to run on the hard drive so that you can safely delete to free up disk...
.... HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may set Disk Defragmenter to run on the hard drive so that you can safely delete to free up disk...
Drives - Windows Vista
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.... To use the HP Update Utility: 1. or - Remove any other drivers you may need to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. Repeat for hardware changes icon in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software updates on...
.... To use the HP Update Utility: 1. or - Remove any other drivers you may need to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. Repeat for hardware changes icon in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software updates on...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Click Install now to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Download only to save the file to your Internet browser and go to install Microsoft Update. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Open your computer. Click Security & Updates. 3. When the list of the device. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to...
Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Click Install now to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Download only to save the file to your Internet browser and go to install Microsoft Update. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Open your computer. Click Security & Updates. 3. When the list of the device. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...ray Disc ROM with DL support 4 T troubleshooting burning discs 21 device driver 22 disc play 20, 21 HP device drivers 22 optical disc tray 18 optical drive detection 19 Windows drivers 23 24 Index optical drive DVD burning 9, 21 changing region setting 7 copying 8 playing 6 removing 10 DVD drive 3 DVD region settings 7 H hard disk drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 12 installing 16 removing 15 replacing 15 hard drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 12 installing 16 removing 15 replacing 15 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 12 L light, drive 13 M maintenance Disk Cleanup...
...ray Disc ROM with DL support 4 T troubleshooting burning discs 21 device driver 22 disc play 20, 21 HP device drivers 22 optical disc tray 18 optical drive detection 19 Windows drivers 23 24 Index optical drive DVD burning 9, 21 changing region setting 7 copying 8 playing 6 removing 10 DVD drive 3 DVD region settings 7 H hard disk drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 12 installing 16 removing 15 replacing 15 hard drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 12 installing 16 removing 15 replacing 15 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 12 L light, drive 13 M maintenance Disk Cleanup...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... digital or audio component. Supports an optional ExpressCard/34 module. 10 Chapter 2 Components Connects an optional video or audio device, such as an eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB device. Attaches an optional security cable to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Supports the following optional digital card formats: Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MSP), xD-Picture Card (XD). NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to the computer. Enables airflow...
... digital or audio component. Supports an optional ExpressCard/34 module. 10 Chapter 2 Components Connects an optional video or audio device, such as an eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB device. Attaches an optional security cable to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Supports the following optional digital card formats: Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MSP), xD-Picture Card (XD). NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to the computer. Enables airflow...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... information when traveling internationally. The service tag label is the number you use to locate documents, drivers, and support for use. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is affixed inside the hard drive bay. 15 The regulatory label is unique to determine what components and parts are needed. ◦ Model description (4). You may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This number provides specific information about...
... information when traveling internationally. The service tag label is the number you use to locate documents, drivers, and support for use. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is affixed inside the hard drive bay. 15 The regulatory label is unique to determine what components and parts are needed. ◦ Model description (4). You may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This number provides specific information about...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... Print Options window of Hibernation. The following video transmission types, with examples of devices that use them, are supported by the fn+f4 hotkey: ● LCD (computer display) ● External VGA (most external monitors) ● HDMI (televisions, camcorders, DVD players, VCRs, and video capture cards with HDMI ports) Initiating Hibernation (fn+f5) CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the fn+f5 hotkey can set up your Internet or network services, the fn+f3 hotkey opens the Windows Internet Connection...
... Print Options window of Hibernation. The following video transmission types, with examples of devices that use them, are supported by the fn+f4 hotkey: ● LCD (computer display) ● External VGA (most external monitors) ● HDMI (televisions, camcorders, DVD players, VCRs, and video capture cards with HDMI ports) Initiating Hibernation (fn+f5) CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the fn+f5 hotkey can set up your Internet or network services, the fn+f3 hotkey opens the Windows Internet Connection...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... num lock light is connected to the computer or to an optional docking device or expansion product. NOTE: The embedded numeric keypad will not function while an external keyboard or numeric keypad is turned on most external numeric keypads function differently according to type in the upper-right corner of the key. Using an optional external numeric keypad Keys on . When num lock on an external keypad is turned on...
... num lock light is connected to the computer or to an optional docking device or expansion product. NOTE: The embedded numeric keypad will not function while an external keyboard or numeric keypad is turned on most external numeric keypads function differently according to type in the upper-right corner of the key. Using an optional external numeric keypad Keys on . When num lock on an external keypad is turned on...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... the cable to the video device, according to that graphics card. Determining the type of graphics card installed on your computer, and then configure the default audio playback device according to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. Connect the other supported external display. Press fn+f4 on the computer to switch the image between the display devices connected to the HDMI port on your media program. or - 1. Connect one HDMI device connected to the HDMI port: 1. Configuring the audio using HDMI For best results, connect an audio or video device...
... the cable to the video device, according to that graphics card. Determining the type of graphics card installed on your computer, and then configure the default audio playback device according to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. Connect the other supported external display. Press fn+f4 on the computer to switch the image between the display devices connected to the HDMI port on your media program. or - 1. Connect one HDMI device connected to the HDMI port: 1. Configuring the audio using HDMI For best results, connect an audio or video device...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the following procedures to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Click Next to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Open your Internet browser, and go to obtain HP device drivers. Select your hardware drivers, as well as for software updates on -screen instructions. Follow the on-screen instructions to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. If prompted to select how and when the utility...
... driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the following procedures to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Click Next to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Open your Internet browser, and go to obtain HP device drivers. Select your hardware drivers, as well as for software updates on -screen instructions. Follow the on-screen instructions to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. If prompted to select how and when the utility...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... any type of inactivity when running on battery power and 25 minutes of networking connection or perform any computer functions while the computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is saved to a disc or an external media card. You can be changed using Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. Your work is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears.
... any type of inactivity when running on battery power and 25 minutes of networking connection or perform any computer functions while the computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is saved to a disc or an external media card. You can be changed using Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. Your work is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears.
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... adapter, an optional power adapter, an optional expansion product, or an optional docking device. Charging a battery 11 Charging a battery WARNING! Tips for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on the features you are charging a new battery, charge it is plugged into external power through normal use while on battery power. The battery charges whenever the computer is not being used or charged. ● Store the battery in Windows Control Panel. Some lowbattery alerts and system responses can be changed using Power Options...
... adapter, an optional power adapter, an optional expansion product, or an optional docking device. Charging a battery 11 Charging a battery WARNING! Tips for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on the features you are charging a new battery, charge it is plugged into external power through normal use while on battery power. The battery charges whenever the computer is not being used or charged. ● Store the battery in Windows Control Panel. Some lowbattery alerts and system responses can be changed using Power Options...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... battery light on the computer turns on the computer turns off the display and Put the computer to calibrate a new battery. Click the battery meter icon in the On battery column so that you can reset it should not need to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into the computer. 2. Change the Turn off . Click Change advanced power settings. 6. Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery...
... battery light on the computer turns on the computer turns off the display and Put the computer to calibrate a new battery. Click the battery meter icon in the On battery column so that you can reset it should not need to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into the computer. 2. Change the Turn off . Click Change advanced power settings. 6. Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is fully charged and the battery light has turned off. Click the battery meter icon in the On battery column. 4. Click Change advanced power settings. 5. Click OK. 8. Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep CAUTION: Failure to Hibernate after calibration may result in a full battery discharge and information loss...
You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is fully charged and the battery light has turned off. Click the battery meter icon in the On battery column. 4. Click Change advanced power settings. 5. Click OK. 8. Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep CAUTION: Failure to Hibernate after calibration may result in a full battery discharge and information loss...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to the Lock button. 3. Click Shut Down. 4 Shutting down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information will be lost when the computer is shut down. The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display...
... need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to the Lock button. 3. Click Shut Down. 4 Shutting down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information will be lost when the computer is shut down. The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display...