Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... want to control access to secure your information. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords You can be any combination of up to record each password you choose to your computer information. Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. The following tips for creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set , depending...
... want to control access to secure your information. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords You can be any combination of up to record each password you choose to your computer information. Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. The following tips for creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set , depending...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...; Internal CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Change the Setup Utility language. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Boot Options To...
...; Internal CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Change the Setup Utility language. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Boot Options To...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... installing and troubleshooting the file. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Most software and BIOS updates on the computer. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site are explained in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Some download...
... installing and troubleshooting the file. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Most software and BIOS updates on the computer. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site are explained in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Some download...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is later than those currently installed on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for your selection to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the HP Web...
... exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is later than those currently installed on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for your selection to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the HP Web...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... hard drive. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Install now to download the driver and install it later. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific...
... hard drive. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Install now to download the driver and install it later. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Cannot connect to expand the list and show all adapters. 4. The listing for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device...
... term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Cannot connect to expand the list and show all adapters. 4. The listing for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device...
Drives - Windows 7
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... that the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. To connect an external drive to the...
... that the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. To connect an external drive to the...
Drives - Windows 7
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... need access to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To run more than an hour to run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the size of your permission or password for more efficiently. HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at least once a month. Select Start...
... need access to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To run more than an hour to run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the size of your permission or password for more efficiently. HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at least once a month. Select Start...
Drives - Windows 7
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... enter settings before you are once again listed. 7. Then in the toolbar. Windows scans your computer model number in the search box, and then press enter. - Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to automatically check for and install updates for software and driver downloads, type your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any other Microsoft products. Obtaining HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter...
... enter settings before you are once again listed. 7. Then in the toolbar. Windows scans your computer model number in the search box, and then press enter. - Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to automatically check for and install updates for software and driver downloads, type your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any other Microsoft products. Obtaining HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter...
Drives - Windows 7
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...optical drive DVD burning 12, 31 changing region setting 9 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 DVD drive 2, 14 DVD region settings 9 E external drive 14 H hard drive external 14 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 primary, installing 21 secondary, installing 24 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 L light, drive 16 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 19 Disk Defragmenter 19 O optical disc playing 7 removing 13 optical drive 2, 14 P primary hard drive, replacing 20 R region codes, DVD 9 S secondary hard drive, replacing 23 software Disk Cleanup 19 Disk Defragmenter 19 SuperMulti LightScribe DVD...
...optical drive DVD burning 12, 31 changing region setting 9 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 DVD drive 2, 14 DVD region settings 9 E external drive 14 H hard drive external 14 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 primary, installing 21 secondary, installing 24 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 L light, drive 16 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 19 Disk Defragmenter 19 O optical disc playing 7 removing 13 optical drive 2, 14 P primary hard drive, replacing 20 R region codes, DVD 9 S secondary hard drive, replacing 23 software Disk Cleanup 19 Disk Defragmenter 19 SuperMulti LightScribe DVD...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (4) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. (5) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down. (6) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers.
... Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (4) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. (5) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down. (6) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers.
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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This number provides specific information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. Have this information when traveling internationally. This certificate is affixed to determine what components and parts are needed. ◦ Model description (4). An optional device may need this information available when you contact technical support. If your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). The part number helps a service technician to...
This number provides specific information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. Have this information when traveling internationally. This certificate is affixed to determine what components and parts are needed. ◦ Model description (4). An optional device may need this information available when you contact technical support. If your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). The part number helps a service technician to...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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...bays battery 11, 15 primary hard drive 11 secondary hard drive 11 Bluetooth label 16 buttons next/fast forward 6 play/pause 5 power 5 previous/rewind 5 stop 6 TouchPad 2 TouchPad on/off 2 volume mute 5 wireless 6 C caps lock light, identifying 3 Certificate of Authenticity label 15 compartments memory module 11 D Digital Media Slot light, identifying 10 Digital Media Slot, identifying 10 drive light, identifying 4, 8 E eSATA/USB port, identifying 10 esc key, identifying 7 expansion port, identifying 10 ExpressCard slot, identifying 10 external monitor port, identifying 10 F fingerprint reader...
...bays battery 11, 15 primary hard drive 11 secondary hard drive 11 Bluetooth label 16 buttons next/fast forward 6 play/pause 5 power 5 previous/rewind 5 stop 6 TouchPad 2 TouchPad on/off 2 volume mute 5 wireless 6 C caps lock light, identifying 3 Certificate of Authenticity label 15 compartments memory module 11 D Digital Media Slot light, identifying 10 Digital Media Slot, identifying 10 drive light, identifying 4, 8 E eSATA/USB port, identifying 10 esc key, identifying 7 expansion port, identifying 10 ExpressCard slot, identifying 10 external monitor port, identifying 10 F fingerprint reader...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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...1 1 Using pointing devices Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (4) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. (5) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down. (6) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. To view and change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Devices...
...1 1 Using pointing devices Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (4) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. (5) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down. (6) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. To view and change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Devices...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... HDMI port: 1. NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separately), available from most electronic retailers. Connect the other supported external display. Configuring audio for HDMI (select models only) To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device, such as follows: 1. Right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the computer. 2. Connecting an HDMI device 13 Click Set Default...
... HDMI port: 1. NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separately), available from most electronic retailers. Connect the other supported external display. Configuring audio for HDMI (select models only) To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device, such as follows: 1. Right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the computer. 2. Connecting an HDMI device 13 Click Set Default...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... installs default drivers for any other Microsoft products. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting If you want to automatically check for and install updates for software and driver downloads, type your drivers using Windows Update. When the list of the device. Click Install now to open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. or - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set...
... installs default drivers for any other Microsoft products. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting If you want to automatically check for and install updates for software and driver downloads, type your drivers using Windows Update. When the list of the device. Click Install now to open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. or - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... the power button. ● If the display is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation. Your work is saved to a disc or an external media card. If the computer is saved to initiate Sleep after 15 minutes of inactivity when running on external power. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Using power-saving states 1 When Sleep is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. Power settings...
... the power button. ● If the display is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation. Your work is saved to a disc or an external media card. If the computer is saved to initiate Sleep after 15 minutes of inactivity when running on external power. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Using power-saving states 1 When Sleep is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. Power settings...
Power Management - Windows 7
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Step 1: Fully charge the battery WARNING! Connect the computer to calibrate a new battery. The battery light on the computer turns on the computer turns off. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Record the Turn off or in use, but it charges faster when the computer is also not necessary to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into the...
Step 1: Fully charge the battery WARNING! Connect the computer to calibrate a new battery. The battery light on the computer turns on the computer turns off. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Record the Turn off or in use, but it charges faster when the computer is also not necessary to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into the...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... turn off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will not turn off the computer. 2. When the battery is discharged, the battery light turns off and the computer shuts down. You can discharge whether or not you are using the computer, but the battery will discharge faster while you are using it on when the battery is discharged. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Reenter the setting...
... turn off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will not turn off the computer. 2. When the battery is discharged, the battery light turns off and the computer shuts down. You can discharge whether or not you are using the computer, but the battery will discharge faster while you are using it on when the battery is discharged. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Reenter the setting...
Power Management - Windows 7
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...+delete, and then click the Power button. ● Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power for an extended period Although you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ●...
...+delete, and then click the Power button. ● Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power for an extended period Although you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ●...