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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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...reference material are provided with your computer. To access this guide may not be available on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. ...1 Introduction This guide contains general information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and technical support. To access the notices, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. The poster is ...
...reference material are provided with your computer. To access this guide may not be available on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. ...1 Introduction This guide contains general information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and technical support. To access the notices, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. The poster is ...
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... the PC Card eject button (1). This action extends the button into a PC Card slot. 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 releasing the insert...
... the PC Card eject button (1). This action extends the button into a PC Card slot. 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 releasing the insert...
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If you are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for the card. Using ExpressCards (select models only) An ExpressCard is inserted into the ExpressCard slot. Using ExpressCards (select models only) 35 Configuring an ExpressCard ...
If you are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for the card. Using ExpressCards (select models only) An ExpressCard is inserted into the ExpressCard slot. Using ExpressCards (select models only) 35 Configuring an ExpressCard ...
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Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to a USB port on the computer. A USB drive can be connected to an optional docking or ... added by connecting the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. Using optional external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be used with an adapter attached) ● External optical drive (CD, DVD, and Blu-ray) ● MultiBay device Using the...
Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to a USB port on the computer. A USB drive can be connected to an optional docking or ... added by connecting the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. Using optional external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be used with an adapter attached) ● External optical drive (CD, DVD, and Blu-ray) ● MultiBay device Using the...
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To avoid this, clean the TouchPad with a damp cloth, and wash your programs and drivers on a regular basis with the latest versions. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to loosen and remove debris. If the screen requires additional cleaning, use a vacuum cleaner attachment to ...regularly to prevent keys from sticking, and to clean the keyboard. A vacuum cleaner can become available. 58 Chapter 8 Maintenance Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that can deposit household debris on the display. To reduce the risk of compressed air with a soft damp, lint-free cloth. ...
To avoid this, clean the TouchPad with a damp cloth, and wash your programs and drivers on a regular basis with the latest versions. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to loosen and remove debris. If the screen requires additional cleaning, use a vacuum cleaner attachment to ...regularly to prevent keys from sticking, and to clean the keyboard. A vacuum cleaner can become available. 58 Chapter 8 Maintenance Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that can deposit household debris on the display. To reduce the risk of compressed air with a soft damp, lint-free cloth. ...
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.... 1. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that is downloaded. Windows XP-Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Start Setup Utility. 2. To exit Setup Utility without saving your computer to select File > System Information. 3. Follow the on your hard drive designation. Make...
.... 1. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that is downloaded. Windows XP-Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Start Setup Utility. 2. To exit Setup Utility without saving your computer to select File > System Information. 3. Follow the on your hard drive designation. Make...
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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...
Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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...bypass the error and continue to run the notebook in Safe mode to install an updated BIOS or driver. Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message. Search www.hp.com for latest Microsoft updates. Run the anti-virus program. Symptom 6: Computer displays the...4: Computer may display an error message on a black screen during recovery. If all other start-up problems. Run HP Support Assistant from www.hp.com/go/helpandsupport for latest updates. Run Windows Update from www.update.microsoft.com for terms in error message. If ...
...bypass the error and continue to run the notebook in Safe mode to install an updated BIOS or driver. Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message. Search www.hp.com for latest Microsoft updates. Run the anti-virus program. Symptom 6: Computer displays the...4: Computer may display an error message on a black screen during recovery. If all other start-up problems. Run HP Support Assistant from www.hp.com/go/helpandsupport for latest updates. Run Windows Update from www.update.microsoft.com for terms in error message. If ...