HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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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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... computers, including connecting to a wireless network, multimedia, power management, security, and so on. NOTE: Refer to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer. It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. To access the notices, select Start >... Help and Support > User Guides. Finding more information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and technical support. For country- This guide is located in this guide, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides....
... computers, including connecting to a wireless network, multimedia, power management, security, and so on. NOTE: Refer to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer. It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. To access the notices, select Start >... Help and Support > User Guides. Finding more information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and technical support. For country- This guide is located in this guide, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides....
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... the connectors facing the computer. The PC Card slot may contain a protective insert. Press the PC Card eject button again 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 connectors facing the computer. The PC Card slot may contain a protective insert. Press the PC Card eject button again 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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... to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device...
... to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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...storing and accessing information. 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 a USB port on the computer. If you are connecting a powered device, plug... (select models only) The expansion port connects the computer to the powered USB port on the device. Turn on the computer. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be added by connecting the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. To connect an external device to the computer: ...
...storing and accessing information. 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 a USB port on the computer. If you are connecting a powered device, plug... (select models only) The expansion port connects the computer to the powered USB port on the device. Turn on the computer. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be added by connecting the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. To connect an external device to the computer: ...
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...the risk of compressed air with the latest versions. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that can become available. 58 Chapter 8 Maintenance To remove smudges...keys from sticking, and to remove dust, lint, and particles that you update your programs and drivers on a regular basis with a straw extension can be used to blow air around on the TouchPad...components, do not use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to receive automatic update notifications when they become trapped beneath the keys. 8 Maintenance Cleaning...
...the risk of compressed air with the latest versions. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that can become available. 58 Chapter 8 Maintenance To remove smudges...keys from sticking, and to remove dust, lint, and particles that you update your programs and drivers on a regular basis with a straw extension can be used to blow air around on the TouchPad...components, do not use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to receive automatic update notifications when they become trapped beneath the keys. 8 Maintenance Cleaning...
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... the tab key and the arrow keys to select File > System Information. 3. Windows XP-Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to download your hard drive designation. BIOS installation procedures vary. If no instructions are displayed, follow these instructions: Do...
... the tab key and the arrow keys to select File > System Information. 3. Windows XP-Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to download your hard drive designation. BIOS installation procedures vary. If no instructions are displayed, follow these instructions: Do...
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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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...Advanced boot options, and select Disable auto-restart to view error message. Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message. Search www.hp.com for terms in error message. If possible, turn on power, press F10 to enter BIOS mode, and select Restore the BIOS defaults (... usually 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. If all other start-up ...
...Advanced boot options, and select Disable auto-restart to view error message. Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message. Search www.hp.com for terms in error message. If possible, turn on power, press F10 to enter BIOS mode, and select Restore the BIOS defaults (... usually 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. If all other start-up ...
HP Limited Warranty and Techincal Support - 3-year - North America
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...-Friday Carry your product into any HP service partner for replacement. If, however, you require that HP replace these parts, you will be accomplished by the use of a CSR part, HP will help sources to meet your needs: Access to drivers and product documentation: Find original product drivers, latest updates and software fixes, Limited...
...-Friday Carry your product into any HP service partner for replacement. If, however, you require that HP replace these parts, you will be accomplished by the use of a CSR part, HP will help sources to meet your needs: Access to drivers and product documentation: Find original product drivers, latest updates and software fixes, Limited...
HP Limited Warranty and Technical Support - 1-2-3-year - North America
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...available online to help you find a variety of help sources to meet your needs: Access to drivers and product documentation: Find original product drivers, latest updates and software fixes, Limited Warranty information, and product documentation. Open an online service ...event with an HP Support Specialist: If you call HP: - Applicable error messages - Detailed questions We have the following ...
...available online to help you find a variety of help sources to meet your needs: Access to drivers and product documentation: Find original product drivers, latest updates and software fixes, Limited Warranty information, and product documentation. Open an online service ...event with an HP Support Specialist: If you call HP: - Applicable error messages - Detailed questions We have the following ...
HP Limited Warranty and Technical Support - 90 day - North America
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... for customer selfrepair. NOTE: If you choose your needs: Access to drivers and product documentation: Find original product drivers, latest updates and software fixes, Limited Warranty information, and product documentation. Open an online service event with an HP Support Specialist: If you have an issue with many customer self-repair (CSR...
... for customer selfrepair. NOTE: If you choose your needs: Access to drivers and product documentation: Find original product drivers, latest updates and software fixes, Limited Warranty information, and product documentation. Open an online service event with an HP Support Specialist: If you have an issue with many customer self-repair (CSR...
HP Limited Warranty and Technical Support 1-yr - North America
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...and labor costs of this may be accomplished by the use of a CSR part, HP will help sources to meet your needs: Access to drivers and product documentation: Find original product drivers, latest updates and software fixes, Limited Warranty information, and product documentation. ... Open an online service event with an HP Support Specialist: If you have an issue with many ...
...and labor costs of this may be accomplished by the use of a CSR part, HP will help sources to meet your needs: Access to drivers and product documentation: Find original product drivers, latest updates and software fixes, Limited Warranty information, and product documentation. ... Open an online service event with an HP Support Specialist: If you have an issue with many ...
Getting Started Compaq Notebook - Windows 7
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... Replacing or upgrading the hard drive 27 Removing the hard drive ...27 Installing a hard drive ...28 Adding or replacing memory modules 29 Updating programs and drivers ...33 6 Backup and recovery Restore ...35 Creating restore media ...35 Performing a system restore ...36 Restoring using the dedicated recovery partition (select models only 36 Restoring...
... Replacing or upgrading the hard drive 27 Removing the hard drive ...27 Installing a hard drive ...28 Adding or replacing memory modules 29 Updating programs and drivers ...33 6 Backup and recovery Restore ...35 Creating restore media ...35 Performing a system restore ...36 Restoring using the dedicated recovery partition (select models only 36 Restoring...
Getting Started Compaq Notebook - Windows 7
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...To access this guide: ● Battery disposal information Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. - Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation. 2 Chapter 1 Welcome Resources For information about Quick Setup poster ● How to set up the computer ● Help to identify ... 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- or - or - ● How to replace or upgrade the ...
...To access this guide: ● Battery disposal information Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. - Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation. 2 Chapter 1 Welcome Resources For information about Quick Setup poster ● How to set up the computer ● Help to identify ... 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- or - or - ● How to replace or upgrade the ...
Getting Started Compaq Notebook - Windows 7
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... 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 Guides > View Warranty Information. - or - Go to http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments. *You...to your product located with your computer. Some countries/regions may request a printed copy at http://www.hp.com/go to http://www.hp.com/ergo. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507 Please include your serial number label), name, and postal address. Select...
... 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 Guides > View Warranty Information. - or - Go to http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments. *You...to your product located with your computer. Some countries/regions may request a printed copy at http://www.hp.com/go to http://www.hp.com/ergo. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507 Please include your serial number label), name, and postal address. Select...
Getting Started Compaq Notebook - Windows 7
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... battery (1) with the battery bay toward you. 2. Inserting or removing the battery 25 Turn the computer upside down on using the battery, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. 5 Maintenance ● Inserting or removing the battery ● Replacing or upgrading the hard drive ● Adding or replacing memory modules ● Updating...
... battery (1) with the battery bay toward you. 2. Inserting or removing the battery 25 Turn the computer upside down on using the battery, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. 5 Maintenance ● Inserting or removing the battery ● Replacing or upgrading the hard drive ● Adding or replacing memory modules ● Updating...
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Go to http://www.hp.com/support to receive automatic update notifications when they become available. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers on the computer. You can also register to download the latest versions. Updating programs and drivers 33 12. Reconnect external power and external devices. 13. Turn on a regular basis with the latest versions.
Go to http://www.hp.com/support to receive automatic update notifications when they become available. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers on the computer. You can also register to download the latest versions. Updating programs and drivers 33 12. Reconnect external power and external devices. 13. Turn on a regular basis with the latest versions.
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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 6 Backup and recovery ● Restore ● Creating restore media ● Performing a system restore ● Backing...
... 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 6 Backup and recovery ● Restore ● Creating restore media ● Performing a system restore ● Backing...