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Select the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon on your taskbar. A dialog box displays a list of connected devices. 2. Select the Digital Drive and wait until the "Safe to remove the Digital Drive when the status light on the Digital Drive is in the extended position, return it on its track for safe storage. 8 User Guide Gently unplug the Digital Drive from the USB port. ✎ If the USB connector cable is flashing. 1. Disconnecting the Digital Drive ✎ Do not attempt to Remove Hardware" message appears on your screen. 3.
Select the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon on your taskbar. A dialog box displays a list of connected devices. 2. Select the Digital Drive and wait until the "Safe to remove the Digital Drive when the status light on the Digital Drive is in the extended position, return it on its track for safe storage. 8 User Guide Gently unplug the Digital Drive from the USB port. ✎ If the USB connector cable is flashing. 1. Disconnecting the Digital Drive ✎ Do not attempt to Remove Hardware" message appears on your screen. 3.
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... includes opportunities to enter the Product ID code, locate the code on the bottom of the notebook. 2. Getting Started with Your Notebook Step 5: Set Up Windows Your notebook has the Microsoft Windows operating system preinstalled on the screen. If the program prompts you turn on your country/region. Reference Guide 1-11 Check the modem...
... includes opportunities to enter the Product ID code, locate the code on the bottom of the notebook. 2. Getting Started with Your Notebook Step 5: Set Up Windows Your notebook has the Microsoft Windows operating system preinstalled on the screen. If the program prompts you turn on your country/region. Reference Guide 1-11 Check the modem...
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... order: ■ If possible, shut down . To Change the Boot Device The notebook normally boots from a specific device whenever it is present, change the boot order using the BIOS Setup utility. When the logo screen appears, press esc to select the boot device, then press enter. Use the arrow...Down > Restart. -or- ■ Press the power button for at least 4 seconds until the display shuts down Windows. HP Manual Title 2-3 Unsaved data will not let you turn off the notebook. Press the power button again to restart. -or- ■ Insert the tip of a paper clip into the reset button...
... order: ■ If possible, shut down . To Change the Boot Device The notebook normally boots from a specific device whenever it is present, change the boot order using the BIOS Setup utility. When the logo screen appears, press esc to select the boot device, then press enter. Use the arrow...Down > Restart. -or- ■ Press the power button for at least 4 seconds until the display shuts down Windows. HP Manual Title 2-3 Unsaved data will not let you turn off the notebook. Press the power button again to restart. -or- ■ Insert the tip of a paper clip into the reset button...
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... Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. 4. To Lock Your Notebook To protect against unauthorized access while your notebook is available through Windows and through BIOS Setup. HP Manual Title 2-13 Windows 1. On the Advanced tab, select the option to Quick Lock... the notebook leaves Standby. For complete protection, set passwords in the "Troubleshooting" chapter. You can protect your notebook from access by another user when you set up password protection, which is running, lock the notebook before leaving it unattended, or set up a screen saver ...
... Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. 4. To Lock Your Notebook To protect against unauthorized access while your notebook is available through Windows and through BIOS Setup. HP Manual Title 2-13 Windows 1. On the Advanced tab, select the option to Quick Lock... the notebook leaves Standby. For complete protection, set passwords in the "Troubleshooting" chapter. You can protect your notebook from access by another user when you set up password protection, which is running, lock the notebook before leaving it unattended, or set up a screen saver ...
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... drives, as well as other internal components, are not indestructible and can change the notebook (and drive) password. Press F10 to Boot. 4. HP Manual Title 2-15 If you move the hard drive to another notebook, you cannot access the drive until you can be damaged by inappropriate handling and operation...drive to help keep your notebook during everyday use and prevent potential physical damage or data loss. From the Security menu, enable Password Required to save and exit BIOS Setup. If you forget the password, you cannot recover your data. 1. When the logo screen appears, press F2 to ...
... drives, as well as other internal components, are not indestructible and can change the notebook (and drive) password. Press F10 to Boot. 4. HP Manual Title 2-15 If you move the hard drive to another notebook, you cannot access the drive until you can be damaged by inappropriate handling and operation...drive to help keep your notebook during everyday use and prevent potential physical damage or data loss. From the Security menu, enable Password Required to save and exit BIOS Setup. If you forget the password, you cannot recover your data. 1. When the logo screen appears, press F2 to ...
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...the display after a time delay. ■ Do not disable Display-off or Standby timeouts. ■ If you are using a screen saver or other software that prevents the notebook from changing to Display-off the internal display (press the optional TV Now! Do not apply any cleaner directly to a soft ...pack operation) to the shortest comfortable interval. ■ Avoid using AC power and have no external monitor attached, put the notebook in Standby mode when not in use. HP Manual Title 2-17 One-Touch button at your desk, connect an external monitor and turn off or Standby mode after a ...
...the display after a time delay. ■ Do not disable Display-off or Standby timeouts. ■ If you are using a screen saver or other software that prevents the notebook from changing to Display-off the internal display (press the optional TV Now! Do not apply any cleaner directly to a soft ...pack operation) to the shortest comfortable interval. ■ Avoid using AC power and have no external monitor attached, put the notebook in Standby mode when not in use. HP Manual Title 2-17 One-Touch button at your desk, connect an external monitor and turn off or Standby mode after a ...
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Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display. 2. On the Settings tab, adjust the Screen area. Other settings are also available. An alternative is to make one display a "secondary" display so you can switch to only the external monitor. Select ... the Settings tab, select the Advanced button, then the Display or Monitor tab. Set the refresh rate on the external monitor, you need to the notebook, your keyboard to switch the display to the External Monitor (Select Models Only) Press the TV Now! Reference Guide 5-5 One-Touch button which is not...
Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display. 2. On the Settings tab, adjust the Screen area. Other settings are also available. An alternative is to make one display a "secondary" display so you can switch to only the external monitor. Select ... the Settings tab, select the Advanced button, then the Display or Monitor tab. Set the refresh rate on the external monitor, you need to the notebook, your keyboard to switch the display to the External Monitor (Select Models Only) Press the TV Now! Reference Guide 5-5 One-Touch button which is not...
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... After Inserting a CD The system is trying to one display. Display Problems If the Notebook Is On, But the Screen Is Blank ■ Move the mouse or tap the TouchPad. The system displays an ...of the keyboard to switch to open a .doc file in Display-off mode. ■ If the notebook is cold, allow it is in WordPad, but cannot find the Wordpad.exe program file. This will wake... the display if it to the display selected as primary. If a DVD Movie Does Not Fill the Screen Each side of a double-sided DVD has a different format (standard or widescreen). In the dialog box, type ...
... After Inserting a CD The system is trying to one display. Display Problems If the Notebook Is On, But the Screen Is Blank ■ Move the mouse or tap the TouchPad. The system displays an ...of the keyboard to switch to open a .doc file in Display-off mode. ■ If the notebook is cold, allow it is in WordPad, but cannot find the Wordpad.exe program file. This will wake... the display if it to the display selected as primary. If a DVD Movie Does Not Fill the Screen Each side of a double-sided DVD has a different format (standard or widescreen). In the dialog box, type ...
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Troubleshooting If the Screen Is Difficult to Read ■ Try setting the display resolution to the optional... coming from elsewhere, such as from the fan or a PC Card drive. ■ Back up the drive immediately. Hard Drive Problems If the Notebook Hard Drive Does Not Spin ■ Make sure the notebook has power. Reference Guide 6-5 Select Start > Control Panel ...> Appearance and Themes > Display. ■ Try adjusting the size of the notebook. ■ Remove and reinsert the hard drive. In the BIOS Setup utility, try setting Video Display Device ...
Troubleshooting If the Screen Is Difficult to Read ■ Try setting the display resolution to the optional... coming from elsewhere, such as from the fan or a PC Card drive. ■ Back up the drive immediately. Hard Drive Problems If the Notebook Hard Drive Does Not Spin ■ Make sure the notebook has power. Reference Guide 6-5 Select Start > Control Panel ...> Appearance and Themes > Display. ■ Try adjusting the size of the notebook. ■ Remove and reinsert the hard drive. In the BIOS Setup utility, try setting Video Display Device ...
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...values for the BIOS version at publication. The following tables describe BIOS settings for the current parameter, or press enter to your notebook operation. To Run the BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS (basic input and output system) Setup utility enables you to make changes to the... notebook system configuration, and to tailor the operation of your BIOS is a different version, some settings may differ from those shown. 6-24 Reference Guide When the logo screen appears, press F2 to enter BIOS Setup. 3.
...values for the BIOS version at publication. The following tables describe BIOS settings for the current parameter, or press enter to your notebook operation. To Run the BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS (basic input and output system) Setup utility enables you to make changes to the... notebook system configuration, and to tailor the operation of your BIOS is a different version, some settings may differ from those shown. 6-24 Reference Guide When the logo screen appears, press F2 to enter BIOS Setup. 3.
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Select Start > Help & Support. Follow the on -screen directions for restoring the notebook. 6-30 Reference Guide The notebook may also set a system restore point: 1. You should periodically set personal restore points when the notebook is also recommended. Follow the on -screen directions for setting a restore point. To safeguard your documents, store personal files in the My...
Select Start > Help & Support. Follow the on -screen directions for restoring the notebook. 6-30 Reference Guide The notebook may also set a system restore point: 1. You should periodically set personal restore points when the notebook is also recommended. Follow the on -screen directions for setting a restore point. To safeguard your documents, store personal files in the My...
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.... 8. The repair process begins. Press the power button again to Setup screen is displayed. 6. Press R to accept the agreement and continue. Connect the notebook to external power and turn off the notebook. 4. Press F8 to repair the selected Windows installation. This process takes ...from CD. Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to continue. A Licensing Agreement screen is complete. Reference Guide 6-31 When prompted, press any key to complete. The notebook restarts in Windows after the process is displayed. 7. This CD contains the following preinstalled operating ...
.... 8. The repair process begins. Press the power button again to Setup screen is displayed. 6. Press R to accept the agreement and continue. Connect the notebook to external power and turn off the notebook. 4. Press F8 to repair the selected Windows installation. This process takes ...from CD. Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to continue. A Licensing Agreement screen is complete. Reference Guide 6-31 When prompted, press any key to complete. The notebook restarts in Windows after the process is displayed. 7. This CD contains the following preinstalled operating ...
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... After a few minutes, the Welcome to start the notebook. 5. To reinstall the operating system: 1. A Licensing Agreement screen is displayed. 8. Troubleshooting OS CD Reinstall If other recovery efforts do not successfully repair the notebook, you can reinstall the operating system. Å WARNING...: Personal data and software you have installed on the notebook. 2. Press the power button again to Setup screen opens. 6. The Setup window is displayed. ...
... After a few minutes, the Welcome to start the notebook. 5. To reinstall the operating system: 1. A Licensing Agreement screen is displayed. 8. Troubleshooting OS CD Reinstall If other recovery efforts do not successfully repair the notebook, you can reinstall the operating system. Å WARNING...: Personal data and software you have installed on the notebook. 2. Press the power button again to Setup screen opens. 6. The Setup window is displayed. ...