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... × 2, dual-channel) Supports 9.50-mm, 6.35-cm (2.50-inch) hard drives Supports second hard drive Supports solid-state drive (SSD) Supports HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection Customer-accessible Serial ATA Supports the following hard drives: ■ 500-GB, 7200- and 5400-rpm (Continued) Maintenance and Service Guide 1-1 and 5400-rpm ■ 250-GB, 7200- 1 Product description Category Product name Processors Chipset Graphics Panel Memory Mass storage devices Description HP Pavilion dv8 Entertainment PC Intel® Core™...
... × 2, dual-channel) Supports 9.50-mm, 6.35-cm (2.50-inch) hard drives Supports second hard drive Supports solid-state drive (SSD) Supports HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection Customer-accessible Serial ATA Supports the following hard drives: ■ 500-GB, 7200- and 5400-rpm (Continued) Maintenance and Service Guide 1-1 and 5400-rpm ■ 250-GB, 7200- 1 Product description Category Product name Processors Chipset Graphics Panel Memory Mass storage devices Description HP Pavilion dv8 Entertainment PC Intel® Core™...
HP Pavilion dv8 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Lansing Pavilion-branded HDX speakers Low-light VGA camera Fixed (no tilt) Activity LED 640 × 480 × 30 24 frames per second Intel Realtek 8111C 10/100/1000 network interface card (NIC) Intel Realtek 8102E 10/100 NIC Ethernet cable included Integrated WLAN options by way of wireless module: 2 wireless antennas built into display assembly Supports no-WLAN option Support for the following WLAN formats: ■ Intel WiFi Link...
... Lansing Pavilion-branded HDX speakers Low-light VGA camera Fixed (no tilt) Activity LED 640 × 480 × 30 24 frames per second Intel Realtek 8111C 10/100/1000 network interface card (NIC) Intel Realtek 8102E 10/100 NIC Ethernet cable included Integrated WLAN options by way of wireless module: 2 wireless antennas built into display assembly Supports no-WLAN option Support for the following WLAN formats: ■ Intel WiFi Link...
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...) Supports expansion port 3 Spill-resistant keyboard TouchPad with 2 TouchPad buttons Supports 2-way scroll Taps enabled by default 120-W AC adapter with localized and pointing stick cable plug support (3-wire plug with ground pin, supports 3-pin DC connector) 8-cell, 2.55-Ah (73-Wh) Li-ion battery 4-cell, 4.40-Ah (63-Wh) Li-ion battery Security cable slot Fingerprint reader with Digital Persona software support Preinstalled: Windows® 7 End-user replaceable parts: AC adapter Battery (system) Hard drive Memory module Optical drive WLAN module Maintenance and Service Guide 1-3
...) Supports expansion port 3 Spill-resistant keyboard TouchPad with 2 TouchPad buttons Supports 2-way scroll Taps enabled by default 120-W AC adapter with localized and pointing stick cable plug support (3-wire plug with ground pin, supports 3-pin DC connector) 8-cell, 2.55-Ah (73-Wh) Li-ion battery 4-cell, 4.40-Ah (63-Wh) Li-ion battery Security cable slot Fingerprint reader with Digital Persona software support Preinstalled: Windows® 7 End-user replaceable parts: AC adapter Battery (system) Hard drive Memory module Optical drive WLAN module Maintenance and Service Guide 1-3
HP Pavilion dv8 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Service Guide External component identification Pointing devices Item 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 or change...
... Service Guide External component identification Pointing devices Item 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 or change...
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... Adapter boot-Enable/disable boot from Internal Network Adapter. ■ Boot Order-Set the boot order for the f9 and f10 functions of Setup Utility in DC mode. Setup Utility 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 do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. ✎ On models with two hard drives, this Change the Setup...
... Adapter boot-Enable/disable boot from Internal Network Adapter. ■ Boot Order-Set the boot order for the f9 and f10 functions of Setup Utility in DC mode. Setup Utility 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 do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. ✎ On models with two hard drives, this Change the Setup...
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... created since the last restore point. Follow the on -screen instructions to set up your system files and settings. Refer to Help and Support for which you start the backup process. ✎ The backup process may be prompted for your permission or password for your system, you want to create a restore point. 5. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for more information. Backup and recovery Using Windows Backup and Restore To create a backup using Windows Backup and Restore...
... created since the last restore point. Follow the on -screen instructions to set up your system files and settings. Refer to Help and Support for which you start the backup process. ✎ The backup process may be prompted for your permission or password for your system, you want to create a restore point. 5. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for more information. Backup and recovery Using Windows Backup and Restore To create a backup using Windows Backup and Restore...
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... spare part numbers 3-3, 3-12, 3-13 keyboard cover removal 4-23 spare part number 3-3, 3-12, 4-23 keys esc 2-5 fn 2-5 function 2-5 integrated numeric keypad 2-5 Windows applications 2-5 Windows logo 2-5 L LAN Power Saving 5-4 language support 5-4 LED board cable, removal 4-32 left-side components 2-11 light components 2-6 lights bass 2-6 battery 2-7 caps lock 2-6 Digital Media Slot 2-9 drive 2-7 num lock 2-6 optical drive 2-10 power 2-6 TouchPad 2-8 treble 2-6 treble/bass down 2-6 treble/bass up 2-6 volume down 2-6 volume mute 2-6 volume up 2-6 wireless 2-6 M Main menu, Setup Utility 5-3 mass...
... spare part numbers 3-3, 3-12, 3-13 keyboard cover removal 4-23 spare part number 3-3, 3-12, 4-23 keys esc 2-5 fn 2-5 function 2-5 integrated numeric keypad 2-5 Windows applications 2-5 Windows logo 2-5 L LAN Power Saving 5-4 language support 5-4 LED board cable, removal 4-32 left-side components 2-11 light components 2-6 lights bass 2-6 battery 2-7 caps lock 2-6 Digital Media Slot 2-9 drive 2-7 num lock 2-6 optical drive 2-10 power 2-6 TouchPad 2-8 treble 2-6 treble/bass down 2-6 treble/bass up 2-6 volume down 2-6 volume mute 2-6 volume up 2-6 wireless 2-6 M Main menu, Setup Utility 5-3 mass...
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... 1-2 external media card 1-3 graphics 1-1 keyboard 1-3 mass storage device 1-1, 1-2 memory 1-1 microphone 1-2 operating system 1-3 optical drive 1-2 pointing device 1-3 ports 1-3 power requirements 1-3 processor 1-1 security 1-3 serviceability 1-3 TV tuner 1-2 webcam 1-2 wireless 1-2 Index-4 product name 1-1, 3-1, 4-5 product number description 3-1, 4-5 R rear components 2-11 recycling battery 11-1 display components 11-1 remote control, spare part numbers 3-9, 3-10 restoring default settings 5-2 right-side components 2-10 RJ-45 jack connector pinout 9-5 location 2-11 RTC battery removal 4-15...
... 1-2 external media card 1-3 graphics 1-1 keyboard 1-3 mass storage device 1-1, 1-2 memory 1-1 microphone 1-2 operating system 1-3 optical drive 1-2 pointing device 1-3 ports 1-3 power requirements 1-3 processor 1-1 security 1-3 serviceability 1-3 TV tuner 1-2 webcam 1-2 wireless 1-2 Index-4 product name 1-1, 3-1, 4-5 product number description 3-1, 4-5 R rear components 2-11 recycling battery 11-1 display components 11-1 remote control, spare part numbers 3-9, 3-10 restoring default settings 5-2 right-side components 2-10 RJ-45 jack connector pinout 9-5 location 2-11 RTC battery removal 4-15...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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..., click Device Manager. 3. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Cannot connect to expand the list and show all adapters. 4. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. If no WLAN device is listed, either...
..., click Device Manager. 3. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Cannot connect to expand the list and show all adapters. 4. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. If no WLAN device is listed, either...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... HP Web site. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which are packaged in the remainder of this guide: 1. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to Windows Help for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for a system BIOS update...
... HP Web site. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which are packaged in the remainder of this guide: 1. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to Windows Help for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for a system BIOS update...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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.../support, and select your computer. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to step 6. 3. Click your operating system. 5. Click Install now to install. 7. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If prompted to download...
.../support, and select your computer. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to step 6. 3. Click your operating system. 5. Click Install now to install. 7. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If prompted to download...
Drives - Windows 7
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... for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any devices requiring drivers. Proceed to enter settings before you can check for updates. 2. A device driver must be set up Windows Update, you will be reinstalled 1. Remove any other Microsoft® products. Repeat for any discs from the models listed. 4. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are prompted to delete. 5. Click Check for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in...
... for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any devices requiring drivers. Proceed to enter settings before you can check for updates. 2. A device driver must be set up Windows Update, you will be reinstalled 1. Remove any other Microsoft® products. Repeat for any discs from the models listed. 4. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are prompted to delete. 5. Click Check for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in...
Drives - Windows 7
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...12, 26 changing region setting 9 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 DVD drive 3 DVD region settings 9 H hard disk drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 installing 20 removing 19 replacing 19 hard drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 installing 20 removing 19 replacing 19 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 L light, drive 16 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 14 Disk Defragmenter 14 O optical disc removing 13 optical drive 3 R region codes, DVD 9 S software Disk Cleanup 14 Disk Defragmenter 14 solid-state drive (SSD) 1 T troubleshooting burning discs 26 device driver 27 disc play...
...12, 26 changing region setting 9 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 DVD drive 3 DVD region settings 9 H hard disk drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 installing 20 removing 19 replacing 19 hard drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 installing 20 removing 19 replacing 19 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 L light, drive 16 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 14 Disk Defragmenter 14 O optical disc removing 13 optical drive 3 R region codes, DVD 9 S software Disk Cleanup 14 Disk Defragmenter 14 solid-state drive (SSD) 1 T troubleshooting burning discs 26 device driver 27 disc play...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... and restores speaker sound. (10) Volume scroll zone Adjusts speaker volume. You can also tap the minus sign. For information about your finger to the left , or press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn off but does not establish a wireless connection. NOTE: You must set up or access a wireless network in order to establish a wireless connection. (14) Fingerprint reader Allows a fingerprint logon to the user guides located...
... and restores speaker sound. (10) Volume scroll zone Adjusts speaker volume. You can also tap the minus sign. For information about your finger to the left , or press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn off but does not establish a wireless connection. NOTE: You must set up or access a wireless network in order to establish a wireless connection. (14) Fingerprint reader Allows a fingerprint logon to the user guides located...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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...; Microsoft® Certificate of the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for use to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). An optional device may need the Product Key to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device.
...; Microsoft® Certificate of the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for use to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). An optional device may need the Product Key to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device.
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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...bass up 3 battery 4 caps lock 3 Digital Media Slot 8 drive 4 integrated webcam 7 mute 3 num lock 4 optical drive 10 power 3 TouchPad 2 treble 3 treble down 3 treble up 3 volume down 3 volume mute 3 volume up 3 wireless 3 M media activity buttons, identifying 5 media button, identifying 5 memory module 12 microphone (audio-in) jack 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 15 Mini Card compartment, identifying 12 monitor port, external 11 mute button, identifying 5 mute light, identifying 3 N next/fast forward button, identifying 5 num lock light, identifying 4 O operating system Microsoft...
...bass up 3 battery 4 caps lock 3 Digital Media Slot 8 drive 4 integrated webcam 7 mute 3 num lock 4 optical drive 10 power 3 TouchPad 2 treble 3 treble down 3 treble up 3 volume down 3 volume mute 3 volume up 3 wireless 3 M media activity buttons, identifying 5 media button, identifying 5 memory module 12 microphone (audio-in) jack 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 15 Mini Card compartment, identifying 12 monitor port, external 11 mute button, identifying 5 mute light, identifying 3 N next/fast forward button, identifying 5 num lock light, identifying 4 O operating system Microsoft...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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..., and select Mouse settings. NOTE: If you are using the TouchPad to move the pointer, slide your finger across the TouchPad surface in Windows® to the system by using the ports on an optional docking device or expansion product. 2 Chapter 1 Using pointing devices To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. A USB mouse can connect an external USB mouse to the scroll zone will not activate the scrolling function. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in the...
..., and select Mouse settings. NOTE: If you are using the TouchPad to move the pointer, slide your finger across the TouchPad surface in Windows® to the system by using the ports on an optional docking device or expansion product. 2 Chapter 1 Using pointing devices To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. A USB mouse can connect an external USB mouse to the scroll zone will not activate the scrolling function. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in the...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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...drive 21 DVD burning 27 changing region setting 26 playing 24 removing 28 DVD drive 21 DVD region settings 26 E earbuds 3 external audio devices, connecting 12 external monitor port 15 H HDMI configuring 16 connecting 16 HDMI port 16 headphone (audio-out) jacks 3 headphones 3 high-definition devices, connecting 16 HP MediaSmart software 9 starting 4 using 9 I internal digital dual array microphones, identifying 2 issues, resolving 32 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 3 audio-out (headphone) 3 TV antenna/cable 2 M media activity buttons 7 media activity hotkeys 8 media button 4 MediaSmart software...
...drive 21 DVD burning 27 changing region setting 26 playing 24 removing 28 DVD drive 21 DVD region settings 26 E earbuds 3 external audio devices, connecting 12 external monitor port 15 H HDMI configuring 16 connecting 16 HDMI port 16 headphone (audio-out) jacks 3 headphones 3 high-definition devices, connecting 16 HP MediaSmart software 9 starting 4 using 9 I internal digital dual array microphones, identifying 2 issues, resolving 32 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 3 audio-out (headphone) 3 TV antenna/cable 2 M media activity buttons 7 media activity hotkeys 8 media button 4 MediaSmart software...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Power settings and timeouts can exit Sleep in Windows® Control Panel. You can be changed using Power Options in any computer functions while the computer is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. Your work is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or a button on external power. 1 Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to initiate Sleep after 15 minutes...
... is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Power settings and timeouts can exit Sleep in Windows® Control Panel. You can be changed using Power Options in any computer functions while the computer is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. Your work is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or a button on external power. 1 Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to initiate Sleep after 15 minutes...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... faster while you recorded for the items in the notification area, and then click More power options. - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Reenter the setting that you use the computer while the battery is recharging, but do not turn off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is idle. ◦ System-initiated Hibernation will...
... faster while you recorded for the items in the notification area, and then click More power options. - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Reenter the setting that you use the computer while the battery is recharging, but do not turn off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is idle. ◦ System-initiated Hibernation will...