Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7
Page 6
Using TouchPad gestures 19 Scrolling 20 Pinching/Zooming 20 Rotating 21 6 Maintenance ...22 Inserting or removing the battery ...22 Inserting the battery ...22 Removing the battery ...22 Adding or replacing a hard drive ...23 Removing the hard drive ...23 Installing a hard drive ...25 Adding or replacing memory modules 26 7 Backup and recovery ...29 Restore ...29 Creating restore media ...29 Performing a system restore ...31 Restoring using the dedicated recovery partition (select models only 31 Restoring using the restore media 31 Changing the computer boot order 32 Backing up and ...
Using TouchPad gestures 19 Scrolling 20 Pinching/Zooming 20 Rotating 21 6 Maintenance ...22 Inserting or removing the battery ...22 Inserting the battery ...22 Removing the battery ...22 Adding or replacing a hard drive ...23 Removing the hard drive ...23 Installing a hard drive ...25 Adding or replacing memory modules 26 7 Backup and recovery ...29 Restore ...29 Creating restore media ...29 Performing a system restore ...31 Restoring using the dedicated recovery partition (select models only 31 Restoring using the restore media 31 Changing the computer boot order 32 Backing up and ...
Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7
Page 14
... side Component (1) External monitor port (2) Vents (2) (3) RJ-45 (network) jack (4) HDMI port (5) USB ports (2) (6) Audio-in (microphone) jack (7) Audio-out (headphone) jack (8) Digital media slot Description Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Enable airflow to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on and off during routine operation. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to know your computer Connects an optional video or audio device, such as...
... side Component (1) External monitor port (2) Vents (2) (3) RJ-45 (network) jack (4) HDMI port (5) USB ports (2) (6) Audio-in (microphone) jack (7) Audio-out (headphone) jack (8) Digital media slot Description Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Enable airflow to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on and off during routine operation. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to know your computer Connects an optional video or audio device, such as...
Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7
Page 22
... monitor. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in Hibernation, press the key to open HP QuickWeb. ● When the computer is enabled at the factory. Help and Support also provides automated troubleshooting tools and access to a simultaneous display on each of the f1 through f12 keys illustrates the assigned function for instructions. For example, if a monitor is connected to the computer, pressing this feature in the HP Notebook Reference Guide...
... monitor. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in Hibernation, press the key to open HP QuickWeb. ● When the computer is enabled at the factory. Help and Support also provides automated troubleshooting tools and access to a simultaneous display on each of the f1 through f12 keys illustrates the assigned function for instructions. For example, if a monitor is connected to the computer, pressing this feature in the HP Notebook Reference Guide...
Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7
Page 23
... Turns the wireless feature on the computer. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Using pointing devices 17 NOTE: A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is possible. f11 Mutes or restores speaker sound. Then right-click the listing that represents your computer. Refer to Getting to know your computer on page 3 for specific information about the TouchPad on your computer, and select Mouse settings. Setting pointing device...
... Turns the wireless feature on the computer. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Using pointing devices 17 NOTE: A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is possible. f11 Mutes or restores speaker sound. Then right-click the listing that represents your computer. Refer to Getting to know your computer on page 3 for specific information about the TouchPad on your computer, and select Mouse settings. Setting pointing device...
Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7
Page 35
... window. To check for any reason you cannot restore using the HP Recovery partition (select models only), without the need to restore your system, this can purchase recovery discs for the first time. Software not provided with this software to create either a set of a recovery partition, click Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. NOTE: HP Recovery Manager allows the creation of only one recovery flash drive. Handle these discs or the flash drive after software setup. 7 Backup and recovery...
... window. To check for any reason you cannot restore using the HP Recovery partition (select models only), without the need to restore your system, this can purchase recovery discs for the first time. Software not provided with this software to create either a set of a recovery partition, click Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. NOTE: HP Recovery Manager allows the creation of only one recovery flash drive. Handle these discs or the flash drive after software setup. 7 Backup and recovery...
Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7
Page 37
.... Insert the first recovery disc into a USB port on the screen. 2. Press f9 at the factory. HP Recovery Manager works from recovery discs, a recovery flash drive, or from the recovery partition, follow these features, try them before using HP Recovery Manager. ● HP Recovery Manager restores only software that was preinstalled at system bootup. Note the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Security and Protection > HP Recovery Manager > HP Recovery Manager. - Click System Recovery in either a set up pictures, music and other audio, videos and movies...
.... Insert the first recovery disc into a USB port on the screen. 2. Press f9 at the factory. HP Recovery Manager works from recovery discs, a recovery flash drive, or from the recovery partition, follow these features, try them before using HP Recovery Manager. ● HP Recovery Manager restores only software that was preinstalled at system bootup. Note the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Security and Protection > HP Recovery Manager > HP Recovery Manager. - Click System Recovery in either a set up pictures, music and other audio, videos and movies...
Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7
Page 44
...bottom 10 buttons 5 display 9 front 6 keys 6 left side 8 lights 4 right side 7 top 3 connector, power 7 D DC plug of external HP power supply 37 digital media slot, identifying MultiMedia Card (MMC) 8 Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card 8 E esc key, identifying 6 external monitor port, identifying 8 F f11 31 fn key, identifying 6 H hard drive installing 25 removing 23 hard drive light, identifying 9 HDMI port, identifying 8 headphone (audio-out) jack 8 HP Recovery Manager 31 I input power 37 integrated webcam light, identifying 9 internal microphone, identifying 9 Internet connection setup 14 ISP...
...bottom 10 buttons 5 display 9 front 6 keys 6 left side 8 lights 4 right side 7 top 3 connector, power 7 D DC plug of external HP power supply 37 digital media slot, identifying MultiMedia Card (MMC) 8 Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card 8 E esc key, identifying 6 external monitor port, identifying 8 F f11 31 fn key, identifying 6 H hard drive installing 25 removing 23 hard drive light, identifying 9 HDMI port, identifying 8 headphone (audio-out) jack 8 HP Recovery Manager 31 I input power 37 integrated webcam light, identifying 9 internal microphone, identifying 9 Internet connection setup 14 ISP...
Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7
Page 45
... Screen 12 starting 12 QuickWeb software 11 R recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 31 recovering from the recovery discs 31 recovery discs 29 recovery, system 31 regulatory information regulatory label 36 wireless certification labels 36 restore points 33 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 8 rotating TouchPad gesture 21 S scrolling TouchPad gesture 20 security cable slot security cable slot, identifying 7 serial number 36 serial number, computer 36 service door, identifying 10 setup of WLAN 14 supported discs 30 system recovery 31 system restore points 33 T TouchPad buttons 3 using...
... Screen 12 starting 12 QuickWeb software 11 R recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 31 recovering from the recovery discs 31 recovery discs 29 recovery, system 31 regulatory information regulatory label 36 wireless certification labels 36 restore points 33 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 8 rotating TouchPad gesture 21 S scrolling TouchPad gesture 20 security cable slot security cable slot, identifying 7 serial number 36 serial number, computer 36 service door, identifying 10 setup of WLAN 14 supported discs 30 system recovery 31 system restore points 33 T TouchPad buttons 3 using...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
Page 7
... a USB device ...32 Using 1394 devices (select models only 32 Connecting a 1394 device 32 Removing a 1394 device 33 Using an eSATA device (select models only 33 Connecting an eSATA device 33 Removing an eSATA device 34 Using optional external devices ...34 Using optional external drives 34 Using the expansion port (select models only 34 6 Drives ...36 Handling drives ...36 Using hard drives ...37 Improving hard drive performance 37 Using Disk Defragmenter 37 Using Disk Cleanup 37 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 37 Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 38 Managing power...
... a USB device ...32 Using 1394 devices (select models only 32 Connecting a 1394 device 32 Removing a 1394 device 33 Using an eSATA device (select models only 33 Connecting an eSATA device 33 Removing an eSATA device 34 Using optional external devices ...34 Using optional external drives 34 Using the expansion port (select models only 34 6 Drives ...36 Handling drives ...36 Using hard drives ...37 Improving hard drive performance 37 Using Disk Defragmenter 37 Using Disk Cleanup 37 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 37 Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 38 Managing power...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
Page 28
... following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to use the Windows Shut down the computer under any of power controls. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. The term power button is used throughout this guide to refer to both types of the following emergency procedures in...
... following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to use the Windows Shut down the computer under any of power controls. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. The term power button is used throughout this guide to refer to both types of the following emergency procedures in...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
Page 29
... a disc or an external media card. To exit Sleep: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Your work is set a password to be changed using Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states that are enabled at the factory to initiate Hibernation after a period of inactivity when running on battery power or...
... a disc or an external media card. To exit Sleep: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Your work is set a password to be changed using Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states that are enabled at the factory to initiate Hibernation after a period of inactivity when running on battery power or...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
Page 44
... system, use , refer to safely remove the device. 1. To disconnect a powered external device, turn off and the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. To remove an eSATA device, save your options for storing and accessing information. Turn on -screen instructions. 3. Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with the computer. 34 Chapter 5 External cards and devices CAUTION...
... system, use , refer to safely remove the device. 1. To disconnect a powered external device, turn off and the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. To remove an eSATA device, save your options for storing and accessing information. Turn on -screen instructions. 3. Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with the computer. 34 Chapter 5 External cards and devices CAUTION...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
Page 47
... you start Disk Defragmenter, it to run more efficiently. NOTE: It is running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Depending on the size of the following conditions: ● You drop the computer. ● You move the computer with the display closed while the computer is not necessary to run Disk Defragmenter on -screen instructions. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to AC power. 2. Using hard drives...
... you start Disk Defragmenter, it to run more efficiently. NOTE: It is running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Depending on the size of the following conditions: ● You drop the computer. ● You move the computer with the display closed while the computer is not necessary to run Disk Defragmenter on -screen instructions. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to AC power. 2. Using hard drives...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
Page 54
... the computer. 44 Chapter 7 Security Passwords can protect your personal settings and data from Microsoft User password Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable) Using passwords A password is preinstalled on how you send your computer information. 7 Security Protecting the computer Standard security features provided by the Windows® operating system and the non-Windows Setup Utility (BIOS) can be set in Windows or in this chapter may not...
... the computer. 44 Chapter 7 Security Passwords can protect your personal settings and data from Microsoft User password Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable) Using passwords A password is preinstalled on how you send your computer information. 7 Security Protecting the computer Standard security features provided by the Windows® operating system and the non-Windows Setup Utility (BIOS) can be set in Windows or in this chapter may not...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
Page 55
... of being locked out of the power-on password at the first password check before the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, you access Setup Utility (BIOS). You can be accessed until a Windows user password or a Windows administrator password is set a user or administrator password, follow these steps: 1. Protects access to computer contents. Exit QuickLock by entering your information by displaying the operating system Log On window. You can use the same password for...
... of being locked out of the power-on password at the first password check before the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, you access Setup Utility (BIOS). You can be accessed until a Windows user password or a Windows administrator password is set a user or administrator password, follow these steps: 1. Protects access to computer contents. Exit QuickLock by entering your information by displaying the operating system Log On window. You can use the same password for...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
Page 63
... return all settings in Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. or - ● To save your changes, press the esc key, and then follow these steps: 1. Displaying system information 1. Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS) to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. Using Setup Utility (BIOS) 53 Turn on...
... return all settings in Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. or - ● To save your changes, press the esc key, and then follow these steps: 1. Displaying system information 1. Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS) to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. Using Setup Utility (BIOS) 53 Turn on...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
Page 65
... hard drive. Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. b. You will need this path when you connect your selection to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Open Windows Explorer by following the on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Follow any instructions that are displayed on your hard drive...
... hard drive. Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. b. You will need this path when you connect your selection to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Open Windows Explorer by following the on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Follow any instructions that are displayed on your hard drive...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
Page 71
...displaying remaining charge 23 disposing 25 low battery levels 23 replacing 25 storing 24 Battery Check 22 battery information, finding 22 battery power 22 battery temperature 24 BIOS determining version 54 downloading an update 55 updating 54 Bluetooth device 2, 8 buttons media 13 power 18 volume 14 C cables 1394 32 eSATA 33 USB 31 checking audio functions 14 computer, traveling 24, 57 configuring audio for HDMI 17 configuring ExpressCards 28 connecting to a wired network 8 connecting to an existing wireless network 4 Connection Manager 3 conservation, power 24 creating a wireless connection...
...displaying remaining charge 23 disposing 25 low battery levels 23 replacing 25 storing 24 Battery Check 22 battery information, finding 22 battery power 22 battery temperature 24 BIOS determining version 54 downloading an update 55 updating 54 Bluetooth device 2, 8 buttons media 13 power 18 volume 14 C cables 1394 32 eSATA 33 USB 31 checking audio functions 14 computer, traveling 24, 57 configuring audio for HDMI 17 configuring ExpressCards 28 connecting to a wired network 8 connecting to an existing wireless network 4 Connection Manager 3 conservation, power 24 creating a wireless connection...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
Page 72
...9 connecting a modem cable adapter 9 selecting a location setting 10 N network cable, connecting 11 network icon 2 O operating system controls 4 optical disc inserting 39 removing 40 optical drive 34 optional external devices, using 34 P passwords set in Setup Utility (BIOS) 45 set in Windows 45 ports DisplayPort 15 expansion 34 external monitor 15 HDMI 16 Intel Wireless Display 17 VGA 15 power battery 22 conserving 24 options 19 power button 18 power meter 20 power plans customizing 21 selecting 20 viewing current 20 power switch 18 power-on password creating 47 entering 47 managing 47 power...
...9 connecting a modem cable adapter 9 selecting a location setting 10 N network cable, connecting 11 network icon 2 O operating system controls 4 optical disc inserting 39 removing 40 optical drive 34 optional external devices, using 34 P passwords set in Setup Utility (BIOS) 45 set in Windows 45 ports DisplayPort 15 expansion 34 external monitor 15 HDMI 16 Intel Wireless Display 17 VGA 15 power battery 22 conserving 24 options 19 power button 18 power meter 20 power plans customizing 21 selecting 20 viewing current 20 power switch 18 power-on password creating 47 entering 47 managing 47 power...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
Page 6
... Controller (AHCI) Interface. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for lower power consumption on computer systems equipped with SATA in AHCI or NATIVE mode Adding SATA drivers using WinPE can be located at the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. Procedures for adding SATA drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation...
... Controller (AHCI) Interface. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for lower power consumption on computer systems equipped with SATA in AHCI or NATIVE mode Adding SATA drivers using WinPE can be located at the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. Procedures for adding SATA drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation...