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... power controls. Shutting down command: NOTE: If the computer is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB or video port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. 18 Chapter 4 Power management Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Select Start > Shut down . The term power button is used throughout this guide to refer to replace the battery...
... power controls. Shutting down command: NOTE: If the computer is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB or video port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. 18 Chapter 4 Power management Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Select Start > Shut down . The term power button is used throughout this guide to refer to replace the battery...
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... external power. Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states that are enabled at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of inactivity when running on battery power or on wakeup, you have set at the factory to the screen. NOTE: If you must enter your Windows password before your work...
... external power. Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states that are enabled at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of inactivity when running on battery power or on wakeup, you have set at the factory to the screen. NOTE: If you must enter your Windows password before your work...
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Remove the device. 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 an adapter attached) ● External optical drive (CD, DVD, and Blu-ray) ● MultiBay device Using the expansion port (select models only) The expansion port connects the computer to an optional docking or expansion device, so that the device is turned off the...
Remove the device. 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 an adapter attached) ● External optical drive (CD, DVD, and Blu-ray) ● MultiBay device Using the expansion port (select models only) The expansion port connects the computer to an optional docking or expansion device, so that the device is turned off the...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... either of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may set it works without supervision. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any time. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. NOTE: It is running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To run Disk Defragmenter on a monthly schedule, but you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer...
... either of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may set it works without supervision. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any time. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. NOTE: It is running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To run Disk Defragmenter on a monthly schedule, but you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... it displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. After you must be accessed until a Windows user password or a Windows administrator password is displayed, the computer cannot be entered each password and store it must enter the administrator password to access Setup Utility (BIOS). NOTE: To reduce the risk 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 set , entered, changed...
... it displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. After you must be accessed until a Windows user password or a Windows administrator password is displayed, the computer cannot be entered each password and store it must enter the administrator password to access Setup Utility (BIOS). NOTE: To reduce the risk 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 set , entered, changed...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... enter. Start Setup Utility (BIOS). 2. Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the factory, follow these steps: 1. or - Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. - Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. To return all settings in Setup Utility (BIOS...
... enter. Start Setup Utility (BIOS). 2. Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the factory, follow these steps: 1. or - Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. - Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. To return all settings in Setup Utility (BIOS...
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... external power using the AC adapter. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen reports a successful installation, you want to download. 3. NOTE: After a message on your computer. Using Setup Utility (BIOS) 55 Open Windows Explorer by following the on -screen instructions to identify your selection to the hard drive. Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. You will need this path when you connect your hard drive where the BIOS update is running on battery power...
... external power using the AC adapter. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen reports a successful installation, you want to download. 3. NOTE: After a message on your computer. Using Setup Utility (BIOS) 55 Open Windows Explorer by following the on -screen instructions to identify your selection to the hard drive. Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. You will need this path when you connect your hard drive where the BIOS update is running on battery power...
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...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...
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...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 Pavilion g7 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... the BIOS version currently installed on your computer. Start Setup Utility. 2. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select File > Ignore Changes and Exit, and then press enter. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that contains the update. Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. At the download area, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power...
... the BIOS version currently installed on your computer. Start Setup Utility. 2. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select File > Ignore Changes and Exit, and then press enter. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that contains the update. Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. At the download area, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power...
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... the list. - Access HP Recovery Manager in the window. Recovering using HP Recovery partition (select models only) The HP Recovery partition (select models only), allows you can only be used if the hard drive is displayed on your computer did not ship with a recovery partition. 1. or - ● Turn on -screen instructions. or - NOTE: If the computer does not automatically restart in HP Recovery Manager, change the boot order for the presence of the following ways: ● Select Start and type recovery in the HP Recovery Manager window. 3. To...
... the list. - Access HP Recovery Manager in the window. Recovering using HP Recovery partition (select models only) The HP Recovery partition (select models only), allows you can only be used if the hard drive is displayed on your computer did not ship with a recovery partition. 1. or - ● Turn on -screen instructions. or - NOTE: If the computer does not automatically restart in HP Recovery Manager, change the boot order for the presence of the following ways: ● Select Start and type recovery in the HP Recovery Manager window. 3. To...
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... description audio 2 chipset 1 display panel 1 Ethernet 2 external media cards 3 graphics 1 hard drives 1 internal media card 3 keyboard 3 memory module 1 microphone 2 operating system 4 optical drive 2 pointing device 3 ports 3 power requirements 3 processors 1 product name 1 security 4 serviceability 4 video 2 wireless 2 product name 1 R recovering from the recovery discs 88 recovering the original system 87 recovery 87 HP Recovery Manager 87 recovery discs 84 recovery media 84 recovery, system 87 recycling 93 removal/replacement preliminaries 24 procedures 28 restore points 85 restoring the...
... description audio 2 chipset 1 display panel 1 Ethernet 2 external media cards 3 graphics 1 hard drives 1 internal media card 3 keyboard 3 memory module 1 microphone 2 operating system 4 optical drive 2 pointing device 3 ports 3 power requirements 3 processors 1 product name 1 security 4 serviceability 4 video 2 wireless 2 product name 1 R recovering from the recovery discs 88 recovering the original system 87 recovery 87 HP Recovery Manager 87 recovery discs 84 recovery media 84 recovery, system 87 recycling 93 removal/replacement preliminaries 24 procedures 28 restore points 85 restoring the...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... your hardware and software information 4 Right side ...4 Left side ...6 Display ...8 Top ...9 TouchPad ...9 Lights ...10 Buttons and speakers ...11 Keys ...12 Bottom ...13 Labels ...14 3 Connecting to a network ...15 Connecting to a wireless network ...16 Using the wireless controls 16 Using the wireless button 16 Using HP Connection Manager 16 Using operating system controls 17 Using a WLAN ...17 Using an Internet service provider 17 Setting up a WLAN 18 Configuring a wireless router 18 Protecting your WLAN 18 Connecting to a WLAN 19 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models...
... your hardware and software information 4 Right side ...4 Left side ...6 Display ...8 Top ...9 TouchPad ...9 Lights ...10 Buttons and speakers ...11 Keys ...12 Bottom ...13 Labels ...14 3 Connecting to a network ...15 Connecting to a wireless network ...16 Using the wireless controls 16 Using the wireless button 16 Using HP Connection Manager 16 Using operating system controls 17 Using a WLAN ...17 Using an Internet service provider 17 Setting up a WLAN 18 Configuring a wireless router 18 Protecting your WLAN 18 Connecting to a WLAN 19 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... 7 Managing and sharing information ...45 Using a USB device ...45 Connecting a USB device 45 Removing a USB device ...46 Connecting a powered USB device 46 Inserting and removing a digital storage card 47 Using optical drives ...48 Inserting an optical disc ...49 Removing an optical disc 49 Sharing drives on the network 50 8 Maintaining your computer ...51 Improving performance ...51 Handling drives ...51 Replacing a hard drive ...52 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 54 Using Disk Defragmenter 54 Using Disk Cleanup ...54 Adding or replacing memory modules 55 Updating programs...
... 7 Managing and sharing information ...45 Using a USB device ...45 Connecting a USB device 45 Removing a USB device ...46 Connecting a powered USB device 46 Inserting and removing a digital storage card 47 Using optical drives ...48 Inserting an optical disc ...49 Removing an optical disc 49 Sharing drives on the network 50 8 Maintaining your computer ...51 Improving performance ...51 Handling drives ...51 Replacing a hard drive ...52 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 54 Using Disk Defragmenter 54 Using Disk Cleanup ...54 Adding or replacing memory modules 55 Updating programs...
User Guide - Windows 7
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...65 Using firewall software ...65 Installing software updates ...65 Installing Windows security updates 65 Installing HP and third-party software updates 65 Securing your wireless network ...66 Backing up your software applications and information 66 Using an optional security cable lock 66 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 67 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...67 Updating the BIOS ...67 Determining the BIOS version 67 Downloading a BIOS update 68 Using System Diagnostics ...69 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...70 Creating backups ...70 Creating recovery media...
...65 Using firewall software ...65 Installing software updates ...65 Installing Windows security updates 65 Installing HP and third-party software updates 65 Securing your wireless network ...66 Backing up your software applications and information 66 Using an optional security cable lock 66 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 67 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...67 Updating the BIOS ...67 Determining the BIOS version 67 Downloading a BIOS update 68 Using System Diagnostics ...69 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...70 Creating backups ...70 Creating recovery media...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key. f4 Switches the screen image between display devices connected to customer support. Most external monitors receive video information from the computer display to the monitor display to your keyboard may have keyboards with the appropriate action key. Using ALT GR key combinations Some countries have different keys and keyboard functions than those discussed in Setup Utility (BIOS). CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in combination...
... Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key. f4 Switches the screen image between display devices connected to customer support. Most external monitors receive video information from the computer display to the monitor display to your keyboard may have keyboards with the appropriate action key. Using ALT GR key combinations Some countries have different keys and keyboard functions than those discussed in Setup Utility (BIOS). CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in combination...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... not necessary to USB ports are protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. Follow the on battery power. NOTE: Hard drives in the primary hard drive bay are not covered by HP 3D DriveGuard. Connect the computer to normal operation. You may take more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help. Hard drives connected to run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) HP 3D DriveGuard protects a hard drive by parking the drive and halting...
... not necessary to USB ports are protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. Follow the on battery power. NOTE: Hard drives in the primary hard drive bay are not covered by HP 3D DriveGuard. Connect the computer to normal operation. You may take more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help. Hard drives connected to run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) HP 3D DriveGuard protects a hard drive by parking the drive and halting...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... hard drive. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to reliable external power using Setup Utility (BIOS). 1. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that contains the update. 4. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. You will need this path when you are displayed on battery power, docked in Windows) or by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Open Windows...
... hard drive. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to reliable external power using Setup Utility (BIOS). 1. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that contains the update. 4. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. You will need this path when you are displayed on battery power, docked in Windows) or by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Open Windows...
User Guide - Windows 7
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...14 mouse, external setting preferences 28 mute light, identifying 10 N network jack, identifying 6 num lock key, identifying 12, 31 O operating environment 78 operating system Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 14 Product Key 14 optical disc inserting 49 removing 49 optical drive eject button, identifying 4 optical drive light, identifying 4 optical drive, identifying 4, 22 optional external devices, using 46 original system recovery 74 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 64 Windows 63 pinching TouchPad gesture 35 ports external monitor 6, 22, 24 HDMI 6, 22, 25 Intel Wireless Display 27...
...14 mouse, external setting preferences 28 mute light, identifying 10 N network jack, identifying 6 num lock key, identifying 12, 31 O operating environment 78 operating system Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 14 Product Key 14 optical disc inserting 49 removing 49 optical drive eject button, identifying 4 optical drive light, identifying 4 optical drive, identifying 4, 22 optional external devices, using 46 original system recovery 74 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 64 Windows 63 pinching TouchPad gesture 35 ports external monitor 6, 22, 24 HDMI 6, 22, 25 Intel Wireless Display 27...
User Guide - Windows 7
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...; disc drive 80 troubleshooting; power management 83 troubleshooting; low battery level 84 troubleshooting; AC adapter 84 troubleshooting; security cable slot, identifying 5 security, wireless 18 serial number 14 serial number, computer 14 service labels locating 14 setting password protection on wakeup 39 setup of WLAN 18 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 64 shipping the computer 61 shutdown 44 Sleep exiting 38 initiating 38 slots Digital Media 7 security cable 5 software CyberLink PowerDVD 27 Disk Cleanup 54 Disk Defragmenter 54 HP Connection Manager 16 software updates, installing...
...; disc drive 80 troubleshooting; power management 83 troubleshooting; low battery level 84 troubleshooting; AC adapter 84 troubleshooting; security cable slot, identifying 5 security, wireless 18 serial number 14 serial number, computer 14 service labels locating 14 setting password protection on wakeup 39 setup of WLAN 18 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 64 shipping the computer 61 shutdown 44 Sleep exiting 38 initiating 38 slots Digital Media 7 security cable 5 software CyberLink PowerDVD 27 Disk Cleanup 54 Disk Defragmenter 54 HP Connection Manager 16 software updates, installing...