HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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...card ...31 Using a USB device ...31 Connecting a USB device 31 Removing a USB device ...32 Using 1394 devices (select models only 32 Connecting a 1394 device 32 Removing a 1394 device 33 Using an eSATA device (select models only 33 Connecting an eSATA device 33 Removing an eSATA device 34 Using optional external devices ...34 Using optional external drives 34 Using the expansion port (select models only 34 6 Drives ...36 Handling drives ...36 Using hard drives ...37 Improving hard drive performance 37 Using Disk Defragmenter 37 Using Disk Cleanup 37 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive...
...card ...31 Using a USB device ...31 Connecting a USB device 31 Removing a USB device ...32 Using 1394 devices (select models only 32 Connecting a 1394 device 32 Removing a 1394 device 33 Using an eSATA device (select models only 33 Connecting an eSATA device 33 Removing an eSATA device 34 Using optional external devices ...34 Using optional external drives 34 Using the expansion port (select models only 34 6 Drives ...36 Handling drives ...36 Using hard drives ...37 Improving hard drive performance 37 Using Disk Defragmenter 37 Using Disk Cleanup 37 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive...
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...: Unsaved information is used throughout this guide to refer to both types of power controls. 4 Power management NOTE: A computer may have been registered to a network domain, the button you click is called Shut Down instead of Turn Off Computer. NOTE: If you have a power button or a power switch. If the computer is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB or video port ● When...
...: Unsaved information is used throughout this guide to refer to both types of power controls. 4 Power management NOTE: A computer may have been registered to a network domain, the button you click is called Shut Down instead of Turn Off Computer. NOTE: If you have a power button or a power switch. If the computer is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB or video port ● When...
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... the power button. ● If the display is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. When Sleep is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on wakeup, you stopped working. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is saved to a disc or an external media card. Setting power options 19 CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or...
... the power button. ● If the display is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. When Sleep is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on wakeup, you stopped working. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is saved to a disc or an external media card. Setting power options 19 CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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...following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with the device. 2. Using optional external drives Removable external drives expand your information and close all programs associated 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 the equipment when connecting a powered device, be connected to safely remove the device. 1. Turn on -screen instructions. 3. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives...
...following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with the device. 2. Using optional external drives Removable external drives expand your information and close all programs associated 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 the equipment when connecting a powered device, be connected to safely remove the device. 1. Turn on -screen instructions. 3. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives...
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..., access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. You may set it works without supervision. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. NOTE: It is running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Depending on the hard drive become fragmented. Using hard drives 37 After you start Disk Defragmenter, it to run Disk Defragmenter on -screen instructions. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. Using hard drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you do not need access to your hard...
..., access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. You may set it works without supervision. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. NOTE: It is running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Depending on the hard drive become fragmented. Using hard drives 37 After you start Disk Defragmenter, it to run Disk Defragmenter on -screen instructions. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. Using hard drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you do not need access to your hard...
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... you enter the power-on password. Setting passwords in Windows, nor is it displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. CAUTION: If you forget your administrator password, you cannot 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 must be entered when you exit Sleep or...
... you enter the power-on password. Setting passwords in Windows, nor is it displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. CAUTION: If you forget your administrator password, you cannot 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 must be entered when you exit Sleep or...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... and downloading, from the list of available SoftPaqs for updates to the HP SoftPaq Download Manager software Help for all supported models. SoftPaq Download Manager allows you can easily search for download. If you have a high-speed Internet connection, click Download & Unpack. 6. To add other operating systems, change the filter settings in the Configuration Options window. If updates are found, they are available for SoftPaqs, and then download and unpack them. SoftPaq Download Manager is displayed...
... and downloading, from the list of available SoftPaqs for updates to the HP SoftPaq Download Manager software Help for all supported models. SoftPaq Download Manager allows you can easily search for download. If you have a high-speed Internet connection, click Download & Unpack. 6. To add other operating systems, change the filter settings in the Configuration Options window. If updates are found, they are available for SoftPaqs, and then download and unpack them. SoftPaq Download Manager is displayed...
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... the factory, follow these steps: 1. or - ● To save your changes, press the esc key, and then follow the on -screen instructions. - To return all settings in Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. Displaying system information 1. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Using Setup Utility (BIOS) 53 Turn...
... the factory, follow these steps: 1. or - ● To save your changes, press the esc key, and then follow the on -screen instructions. - To return all settings in Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. Displaying system information 1. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Using Setup Utility (BIOS) 53 Turn...
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Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. You will need this path when you are displayed on your hard drive that are ready to reliable external power using the AC adapter. The hard drive designation is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. BIOS installation procedures vary. Open Windows Explorer by...
Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. You will need this path when you are displayed on your hard drive that are ready to reliable external power using the AC adapter. The hard drive designation is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. BIOS installation procedures vary. Open Windows Explorer by...
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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 Limited Warranty and Techincal Support - 3-year - North America
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... needs: „ Access to resolve your problem using HP online services, call your portable computer needs a hardware repair that the repair can be 6 Notebook Documentation Team Saved date: 9/3/2006 09:29:00 Part Number: 413886-001 Title: Notebook Products Subject: Commercial-SMB Limited Warranty and Technical Support Log on to our online services site at http://www.hp.com/support to find a variety of help you diagnose the problem. Free...
... needs: „ Access to resolve your problem using HP online services, call your portable computer needs a hardware repair that the repair can be 6 Notebook Documentation Team Saved date: 9/3/2006 09:29:00 Part Number: 413886-001 Title: Notebook Products Subject: Commercial-SMB Limited Warranty and Technical Support Log on to our online services site at http://www.hp.com/support to find a variety of help you diagnose the problem. Free...
HP Limited Warranty and Technical Support - 90 day - North America
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... flexibility in performing defective parts replacement. These parts are unable to resolve your problem using HP online services, call 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 , this service.* 2) Parts for which customer self-repair is covered under warranty, HP will help sources to...
... flexibility in performing defective parts replacement. These parts are unable to resolve your problem using HP online services, call 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 , this service.* 2) Parts for which customer self-repair is covered under warranty, HP will help sources to...
HP Limited Warranty and Technical Support 1-yr - North America
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... 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 will help you are also designed for customer selfrepair. If, during shipping. Free Pick-Up Warranty Service Available Monday-Friday If you diagnose the problem. HP Replaceable Parts Program HP products...
... 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 will help you are also designed for customer selfrepair. If, during shipping. Free Pick-Up Warranty Service Available Monday-Friday If you diagnose the problem. HP Replaceable Parts Program HP products...
Worldwide Waranty and Technical Support - HP - 90day - North America
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...; Setting up and configuring the software and options supplied or purchased with HP Hardware Products. Support includes assistance with : „ Generating or diagnosing user generated programs or source codes „ Installation of purchase. Support does NOT include assistance with : „ Answering your country and type "Packaged Services" into the search bar. However, some support and related products may refer to and first steps). Initial Setup...
...; Setting up and configuring the software and options supplied or purchased with HP Hardware Products. Support includes assistance with : „ Generating or diagnosing user generated programs or source codes „ Installation of purchase. Support does NOT include assistance with : „ Answering your country and type "Packaged Services" into the search bar. However, some support and related products may refer to and first steps). Initial Setup...
Getting Started Compaq Notebook - Windows 7
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... use an external USB mouse (purchased separately) by connecting it to one of the USB ports on the computer. Then right-click the listing that represents your computer may look slightly different from the illustrations in Windows® to customize pointing device settings, button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Using the TouchPad NOTE: The TouchPad on an external mouse. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in this section. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices...
... use an external USB mouse (purchased separately) by connecting it to one of the USB ports on the computer. Then right-click the listing that represents your computer may look slightly different from the illustrations in Windows® to customize pointing device settings, button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Using the TouchPad NOTE: The TouchPad on an external mouse. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in this section. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices...
Compaq Presario CQ43 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for the types of peripherals installed, the startup sequence of the computer, and the amount of Setup Utility 1. Starting Setup Utility NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to a USB port can prevent the computer from operating properly. Turn on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and...
... (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for the types of peripherals installed, the startup sequence of the computer, and the amount of Setup Utility 1. Starting Setup Utility NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to a USB port can prevent the computer from operating properly. Turn on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and...
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... hard drive where the BIOS update is connected to reliable external power using Setup Utility. 1. Windows 7-Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. b. Make a note of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is downloaded. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is later than those currently installed on the computer, you are already in an optional docking device, or connected...
... hard drive where the BIOS update is connected to reliable external power using Setup Utility. 1. Windows 7-Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. b. Make a note of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is downloaded. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is later than those currently installed on the computer, you are already in an optional docking device, or connected...
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... Windows logo 10 L left-side components 13 light components 11 lights battery/AC adapter 14 caps lock 11 hard drive 14 optical drive 14 power 11, 14 TouchPad 11, 12 webcam 8 wireless 11 M mass storage device precautions 35 removal 46 spare part numbers 26, 46 memory module product description 3 removal 45 spare part numbers 22, 29, 30, 45 memory module compartment 15 memory module/wireless module compartment cover illustrated 28 removal 42 microphone location 9 product description 4 microphone jack 13 model description 17, 40 model name 1 monitor port 13 N network jack...
... Windows logo 10 L left-side components 13 light components 11 lights battery/AC adapter 14 caps lock 11 hard drive 14 optical drive 14 power 11, 14 TouchPad 11, 12 webcam 8 wireless 11 M mass storage device precautions 35 removal 46 spare part numbers 26, 46 memory module product description 3 removal 45 spare part numbers 22, 29, 30, 45 memory module compartment 15 memory module/wireless module compartment cover illustrated 28 removal 42 microphone location 9 product description 4 microphone jack 13 model description 17, 40 model name 1 monitor port 13 N network jack...
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...removal 86 spare part numbers 20, 29, 30, 32, 86 product description audio 4 chipset 2 display panel 3 Ethernet 4 external media cards 5 graphics 2 hard drives 4 keyboard 6 memory module 3 microphone 4 operating system 7 optical drive 4 pointing device 6 ports 6 power requirements 6 processors 1 product name 1 security 6 serviceability 7 video 4 wireless 4 product name 1, 39 product number 39 R removal/replacement preliminaries 34 procedures 39 right-side components RJ-45 jack 13 RTC battery removal 78 spare part number 14 20, 31, 78 S Screw Kit, spare part number 27, 31 security cable slot...
...removal 86 spare part numbers 20, 29, 30, 32, 86 product description audio 4 chipset 2 display panel 3 Ethernet 4 external media cards 5 graphics 2 hard drives 4 keyboard 6 memory module 3 microphone 4 operating system 7 optical drive 4 pointing device 6 ports 6 power requirements 6 processors 1 product name 1 security 6 serviceability 7 video 4 wireless 4 product name 1, 39 product number 39 R removal/replacement preliminaries 34 procedures 39 right-side components RJ-45 jack 13 RTC battery removal 78 spare part number 14 20, 31, 78 S Screw Kit, spare part number 27, 31 security cable slot...
