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... Hard Drive Protection status 46 Managing power with a parked hard drive 46 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 47 Using optical drives (select models only 47 Identifying the installed optical drive 47 Inserting an optical disc ...48 Tray ... 57 Locating the fingerprint reader 57 8 Maintenance ...58 Cleaning your computer ...58 Cleaning the display ...58 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 58 Updating programs and drivers ...58 Using SoftPaq Download Manager ...59 viii
... Hard Drive Protection status 46 Managing power with a parked hard drive 46 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 47 Using optical drives (select models only 47 Identifying the installed optical drive 47 Inserting an optical disc ...48 Tray ... 57 Locating the fingerprint reader 57 8 Maintenance ...58 Cleaning your computer ...58 Cleaning the display ...58 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 58 Updating programs and drivers ...58 Using SoftPaq Download Manager ...59 viii
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...specific features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications. ● Help and Support-Contains information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and technical support. This guide is located in this guide, select Start > Help and Support > User ... on . For country- It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. 1 Introduction This guide contains general information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to a wireless network, multimedia, power management, security, and so on -screen instructions....
...specific features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications. ● Help and Support-Contains information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and technical support. This guide is located in this guide, select Start > Help and Support > User ... on . For country- It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. 1 Introduction This guide contains general information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to a wireless network, multimedia, power management, security, and so on -screen instructions....
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...: 1. The insert must be removed before you are instructed by the PC Card manufacturer. Pull the insert out of damage to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other PC Cards during configuration, install only the software required for the device. Hold...
...: 1. The insert must be removed before you are instructed by the PC Card manufacturer. Pull the insert out of damage to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other PC Cards during configuration, install only the software required for the device. Hold...
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Using ExpressCards (select models only) 35 Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for the card. Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your operating system. ● Do not install additional software, such as card services, ...
Using ExpressCards (select models only) 35 Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for the card. Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your operating system. ● Do not install additional software, such as card services, ...
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...external device, turn off the device, and then disconnect it from the computer. Connect the device to the manufacturer's instructions. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be sure that additional ports and connectors can be used with the computer. Turn on the computer. To ...External cards and devices NOTE: The computer has only one expansion port. Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device ...
...external device, turn off the device, and then disconnect it from the computer. Connect the device to the manufacturer's instructions. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be sure that additional ports and connectors can be used with the computer. Turn on the computer. To ...External cards and devices NOTE: The computer has only one expansion port. Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device ...
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... when they become trapped beneath the keys. To avoid this, clean the TouchPad with a damp cloth, and wash your programs and drivers on the keyboard surface. Clean the keyboard regularly to prevent keys from sticking, and to remove dust, lint, and particles that you...can of electric shock or damage to internal components, do not use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that can be used to clean the keyboard. 8 Maintenance Cleaning your computer Cleaning the display CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to ...
... when they become trapped beneath the keys. To avoid this, clean the TouchPad with a damp cloth, and wash your programs and drivers on the keyboard surface. Clean the keyboard regularly to prevent keys from sticking, and to remove dust, lint, and particles that you...can of electric shock or damage to internal components, do not use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that can be used to clean the keyboard. 8 Maintenance Cleaning your computer Cleaning the display CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to ...
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... install a BIOS update while the computer is downloaded. BIOS installation procedures vary. Windows XP-Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. b. Start Setup Utility. 2. Use the tab key and the arrow keys to select File > System Information. 3. During the download and installation, follow these steps...
... install a BIOS update while the computer is downloaded. BIOS installation procedures vary. Windows XP-Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. b. Start Setup Utility. 2. Use the tab key and the arrow keys to select File > System Information. 3. During the download and installation, follow these steps...
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... removing 32 supported formats 31 Disk Cleanup software 45 Disk Defragmenter software 45 DisplayPort, connecting 18 docking connector 43 drive light 46 drive media 22 drivers 33 drives external 42 handling 44 hard 42 optical 42 using 45 E electrostatic discharge 68 entering a power-on password 55 entering an administrator password 54...
... removing 32 supported formats 31 Disk Cleanup software 45 Disk Defragmenter software 45 DisplayPort, connecting 18 docking connector 43 drive light 46 drive media 22 drivers 33 drives external 42 handling 44 hard 42 optical 42 using 45 E electrostatic discharge 68 entering a power-on password 55 entering an administrator password 54...
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...critical battery level 27 initiating 23 high-definition devices, connecting 18, 19 HP Connection Manager 4 HP MediaSmart 20 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 46 HP SkyRoom 17 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 HP Wireless Assistant 4 hubs 38 I icons network 2 wireless 2 installing ...selecting a location setting 11 N network cable, connecting 13 network icon 2 inserting 33 removing 34 removing insert 33 software and drivers 33 supported types 32 ports DisplayPort 18 expansion 42 external monitor 17 HDMI 18 Intel Wireless Display 19 VGA 17 power battery...
...critical battery level 27 initiating 23 high-definition devices, connecting 18, 19 HP Connection Manager 4 HP MediaSmart 20 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 46 HP SkyRoom 17 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 HP Wireless Assistant 4 hubs 38 I icons network 2 wireless 2 installing ...selecting a location setting 11 N network cable, connecting 13 network icon 2 inserting 33 removing 34 removing insert 33 software and drivers 33 supported types 32 ports DisplayPort 18 expansion 42 external monitor 17 HDMI 18 Intel Wireless Display 19 VGA 17 power battery...
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... Replacing or upgrading the hard drive 27 Removing the hard drive ...27 Installing a hard drive ...29 Adding or replacing memory modules 30 Updating programs and drivers ...33 Cleaning your computer ...33 Cleaning the display ...33 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 33 6 Backup and recovery Restore ...35 Creating restore media ...35 Performing...
... Replacing or upgrading the hard drive 27 Removing the hard drive ...27 Installing a hard drive ...29 Adding or replacing memory modules 30 Updating programs and drivers ...33 Cleaning your computer ...33 Cleaning the display ...33 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 33 6 Backup and recovery Restore ...35 Creating restore media ...35 Performing...
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... and mechanical safety information Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. - or region-specific support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or ● How to update the software Help and Support ● Operating system information To access... Help and Support, select Start > Help and ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates Support. ● Troubleshooting tools NOTE: For country- Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation. or - Resources For information about Quick Setup poster ● How to set ...
... and mechanical safety information Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. - or region-specific support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or ● How to update the software Help and Support ● Operating system information To access... Help and Support, select Start > Help and ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates Support. ● Troubleshooting tools NOTE: For country- Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation. or - Resources For information about Quick Setup poster ● How to set ...
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... site To access this Web site, go /orderdocuments or write to http://www.hp.com/ support. ● Support information ● Ordering parts and finding additional help ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates ● Accessories available for the device Limited Warranty* Warranty information To access the warranty: Select Start > Help and Support > User...
... site To access this Web site, go /orderdocuments or write to http://www.hp.com/ support. ● Support information ● Ordering parts and finding additional help ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates ● Accessories available for the device Limited Warranty* Warranty information To access the warranty: Select Start > Help and Support > User...
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... this chapter: ● Inserting or removing the battery ● Replacing or upgrading the hard drive ● Adding or replacing memory modules ● Updating programs and drivers ● Cleaning your computer Inserting or removing the battery NOTE: For additional information on using the battery, refer to the...
... this chapter: ● Inserting or removing the battery ● Replacing or upgrading the hard drive ● Adding or replacing memory modules ● Updating programs and drivers ● Cleaning your computer Inserting or removing the battery NOTE: For additional information on using the battery, refer to the...
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...reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to remove dust, lint, and particles that you update your programs and drivers on the keyboard surface. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that can of compressed air with a damp cloth, and wash your hands frequently when using the computer. A ...vacuum cleaner can cause the pointer to download the latest versions. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to jump around and...
...reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to remove dust, lint, and particles that you update your programs and drivers on the keyboard surface. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that can of compressed air with a damp cloth, and wash your hands frequently when using the computer. A ...vacuum cleaner can cause the pointer to download the latest versions. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to jump around and...
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... a recovery flash drive) ● Backing up and recovering your information Your computer includes tools provided by the operating system and HP to help you safeguard your information ● Recovering a program or driver 34 Chapter 6 Backup and recovery This chapter provides information on the following sections are included in this chapter: ● Restore...
... a recovery flash drive) ● Backing up and recovering your information Your computer includes tools provided by the operating system and HP to help you safeguard your information ● Recovering a program or driver 34 Chapter 6 Backup and recovery This chapter provides information on the following sections are included in this chapter: ● Restore...
HP Pavilion g7 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... provides specific information about the product's hardware components. Service tag 17 This is unique to determine what components and parts are needed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Item (1) (2) Description Serial number (s/n) Part number/Product number (p/n) (3) Model description: (4) Warranty period Function This is an alphanumeric identifier that is...
... provides specific information about the product's hardware components. Service tag 17 This is unique to determine what components and parts are needed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Item (1) (2) Description Serial number (s/n) Part number/Product number (p/n) (3) Model description: (4) Warranty period Function This is an alphanumeric identifier that is...
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... as 51 screws that is the alphanumeric identifier needed . Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. 42 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures
... as 51 screws that is the alphanumeric identifier needed . Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. 42 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures
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Lift the rear edge of the keyboard until it rests upside down on the back of the keyboard, and then swing the keyboard up with the front toward you. 6. Insert a screw driver or similar thin tool into the keyboard screw hole, and then press on the palm rest. Component replacement procedures 55 Turn the computer right-side up and forward until the keyboard disengages from the computer. 5. 4.
Lift the rear edge of the keyboard until it rests upside down on the back of the keyboard, and then swing the keyboard up with the front toward you. 6. Insert a screw driver or similar thin tool into the keyboard screw hole, and then press on the palm rest. Component replacement procedures 55 Turn the computer right-side up and forward until the keyboard disengages from the computer. 5. 4.
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Use a flat-bladed screw driver (1) to the computer. 3. Component replacement procedures 87 Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then ...
Use a flat-bladed screw driver (1) to the computer. 3. Component replacement procedures 87 Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then ...
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...: Do not disconnect power from the computer by using the AC adapter. Windows XP-Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier.
...: Do not disconnect power from the computer by using the AC adapter. Windows XP-Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier.