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... eSATA device 41 Removing an eSATA device 41 Using optional external devices ...42 Using optional external drives 42 Using the expansion port (select models only 42 Using the docking connector (select models only 43 6 Drives ...44 Handling drives ...44 Using hard drives ...45 Improving hard drive performance 45 Using Disk Defragmenter 45 Using Disk Cleanup 45 vii
... eSATA device 41 Removing an eSATA device 41 Using optional external devices ...42 Using optional external drives 42 Using the expansion port (select models only 42 Using the docking connector (select models only 43 6 Drives ...44 Handling drives ...44 Using hard drives ...45 Improving hard drive performance 45 Using Disk Defragmenter 45 Using Disk Cleanup 45 vii
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... in Windows 7 (select models only 46 Identifying HP ProtectSmart 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 load ...48 Slot ...load ...49 When the disc tray opens normally 49 When the disc tray fails to open 49 Slot load ...50 Sharing optical drives ...51 Using RAID (select models only) ...51 7 Security ...52 Protecting the computer ...52 Using passwords ...52 Setting passwords in...
... in Windows 7 (select models only 46 Identifying HP ProtectSmart 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 load ...48 Slot ...load ...49 When the disc tray opens normally 49 When the disc tray fails to open 49 Slot load ...50 Sharing optical drives ...51 Using RAID (select models only) ...51 7 Security ...52 Protecting the computer ...52 Using passwords ...52 Setting passwords in...
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...follow the on your computer, including product-specific features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications. ● Help and Support-Contains information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to a wireless network, multimedia, power management, security, and so on. To access Help and Support,... about your new computer The following user guides and reference material are provided with your computer, either in print, on the computer hard drive, or on an optical disc or SD Card: ● Quick Setup poster-Guides you through setting up your new computer 1 ...
...follow the on your computer, including product-specific features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications. ● Help and Support-Contains information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to a wireless network, multimedia, power management, security, and so on. To access Help and Support,... about your new computer The following user guides and reference material are provided with your computer, either in print, on the computer hard drive, or on an optical disc or SD Card: ● Quick Setup poster-Guides you through setting up your new computer 1 ...
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... and exiting Sleep The system is set at the factory to initiate Sleep after a period of inactivity when running on battery power or on the hard drive and the computer turns off. With the computer on the keyboard. ● Tap or swipe the TouchPad. 22 Chapter 4 Power management Your work is saved...
... and exiting Sleep The system is set at the factory to initiate Sleep after a period of inactivity when running on battery power or on the hard drive and the computer turns off. With the computer on the keyboard. ● Tap or swipe the TouchPad. 22 Chapter 4 Power management Your work is saved...
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... the 1394 device. 1. Using an eSATA device (select models only) An eSATA port connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as an eSATA external hard drive. To remove a 1394 device, save your information and close all programs associated with the device. Some eSATA devices may require additional support software, which is...
... the 1394 device. 1. Using an eSATA device (select models only) An eSATA port connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as an eSATA external hard drive. To remove a 1394 device, save your information and close all programs associated with the device. Some eSATA devices may require additional support software, which is...
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.... Using optional external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be connected to the equipment when connecting a powered device, be used with an adapter attached) ● External optical drive (CD, DVD, ...and the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with the computer. A USB drive can be added by connecting the drive to an optional docking or expansion device, so that...
.... Using optional external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be connected to the equipment when connecting a powered device, be used with an adapter attached) ● External optical drive (CD, DVD, ...and the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with the computer. A USB drive can be added by connecting the drive to an optional docking or expansion device, so that...
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... inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● Do not type on the keyboard or move a computer that the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. ● Before handling a drive, discharge static... electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of the drive. ● Do not touch the connector ...
... inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● Do not type on the keyboard or move a computer that the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. ● Before handling a drive, discharge static... electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of the drive. ● Do not touch the connector ...
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...Account Control feature to your computer. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to AC power. 2. Using hard drives 45 Follow the on solid-state drives. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > ... 1. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the size of your hard drive and the number of your hard drive at least once a month. Using hard drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can defragment your computer manually at any time.
...Account Control feature to your computer. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to AC power. 2. Using hard drives 45 Follow the on solid-state drives. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > ... 1. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the size of your hard drive and the number of your hard drive at least once a month. Using hard drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can defragment your computer manually at any time.
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... to show the most up-to the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Help. To enable the notification area icon: 1. Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection in Windows 7 (select models only) HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects a hard drive by parking the drive and halting data requests under either of these events, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection returns the hard drive to normal operation. For more information...
... to show the most up-to the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Help. To enable the notification area icon: 1. Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection in Windows 7 (select models only) HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects a hard drive by parking the drive and halting data requests under either of these events, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection returns the hard drive to normal operation. For more information...
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... OK. or - A list of an Administrator group. To open the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection window. - NOTE: If prompted by an Administrator. Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software The HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software can be changed by members of all the devices installed in...shut it down or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. NOTE: Depending on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection allows the computer to change settings, follow these steps: 1. Privileges for non-Administrator users can be unable to...
... OK. or - A list of an Administrator group. To open the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection window. - NOTE: If prompted by an Administrator. Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software The HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software can be changed by members of all the devices installed in...shut it down or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. NOTE: Depending on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection allows the computer to change settings, follow these steps: 1. Privileges for non-Administrator users can be unable to...
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...changes from the current session: If the Setup Utility menus are packaged in Setup Utility NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. Exiting Setup Utility ● To exit Setup Utility and save your changes and exit, click the Save icon in Setup... Setup Utility. 3. Restoring factory settings in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Most BIOS updates on -screen instructions. - Follow the on the HP Web site. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Determining the BIOS...
...changes from the current session: If the Setup Utility menus are packaged in Setup Utility NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. Exiting Setup Utility ● To exit Setup Utility and save your changes and exit, click the Save icon in Setup... Setup Utility. 3. Restoring factory settings in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Most BIOS updates on -screen instructions. - Follow the on the HP Web site. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Determining the BIOS...
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... these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. b. NOTE: If you connect your hard drive. If no instructions are displayed, follow these steps: a. Windows XP-Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > Computer. Windows 7-Select Start > ...especially system BIOS updates. Windows XP-Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Double-click your hard drive where the BIOS update is connected to download. 3. or - Start Setup Utility. 2. Use the tab key and the arrow keys to select...
... these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. b. NOTE: If you connect your hard drive. If no instructions are displayed, follow these steps: a. Windows XP-Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > Computer. Windows 7-Select Start > ...especially system BIOS updates. Windows XP-Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Double-click your hard drive where the BIOS update is connected to download. 3. or - Start Setup Utility. 2. Use the tab key and the arrow keys to select...
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... detects a damaged sector, it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the hard drive. If it attempts to move the data to run , and then follow the on or restart the computer. You can delete the downloaded file... the computer hardware is running, press esc. 64 Chapter 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 3. If the battery fails the test, contact HP support to start the computer. ● Run-in the System Diagnostics window. NOTE: If you want to run diagnostic tests to stop a diagnostics...
... detects a damaged sector, it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the hard drive. If it attempts to move the data to run , and then follow the on or restart the computer. You can delete the downloaded file... the computer hardware is running, press esc. 64 Chapter 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 3. If the battery fails the test, contact HP support to start the computer. ● Run-in the System Diagnostics window. NOTE: If you want to run diagnostic tests to stop a diagnostics...
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... Hibernation exiting 23 initiated during 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 critical security updates 56 optional security cable 56...
... Hibernation exiting 23 initiated during 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 critical security updates 56 optional security cable 56...
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... smart card defined 37 inserting 38 removing 38 SoftPaqs, downloading 59 software Disk Cleanup 45 Disk Defragmenter 45 HP Connection Manager 4 HP MediaSmart 20 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 47 HP SkyRoom 17 HP Wireless Assistant 4 Standby 21 storing a battery 28 switch, power 21 system information, displaying 61 T temperature 28 testing an AC adapter 30 traveling with...
... smart card defined 37 inserting 38 removing 38 SoftPaqs, downloading 59 software Disk Cleanup 45 Disk Defragmenter 45 HP Connection Manager 4 HP MediaSmart 20 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 47 HP SkyRoom 17 HP Wireless Assistant 4 Standby 21 storing a battery 28 switch, power 21 system information, displaying 61 T temperature 28 testing an AC adapter 30 traveling with...
Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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... CD/DVDs, SD cards, USB devices, peripherals and do not glow, display is black, no fan or drive sounds are resolved. Symptom 1: LED lights do a Hard Reset. If memory or hard drive components were replaced, reinstall original components. Remove memory modules and replace one-at-a-time. ...then press and hold the power button for the sound of blinking LEDs or beeping tones to help with diagnostics testing. Contact HP for technical assistance. Reconnect the AC power adapter (do not glow when AC power adapter is attached and power button is pressed, there ...
... CD/DVDs, SD cards, USB devices, peripherals and do not glow, display is black, no fan or drive sounds are resolved. Symptom 1: LED lights do a Hard Reset. If memory or hard drive components were replaced, reinstall original components. Remove memory modules and replace one-at-a-time. ...then press and hold the power button for the sound of blinking LEDs or beeping tones to help with diagnostics testing. Contact HP for technical assistance. Reconnect the AC power adapter (do not glow when AC power adapter is attached and power button is pressed, there ...
Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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...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 run diagnostic Memory test and Hard Drive test. If possible, turn on system failure to prevent other ..., you can boot to BIOS, use recovery disk to recover the computer to run memory and hard drive tests. 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...
...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 run diagnostic Memory test and Hard Drive test. If possible, turn on system failure to prevent other ..., you can boot to BIOS, use recovery disk to recover the computer to run memory and hard drive tests. 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...
Getting Started Compaq Notebook - Windows 7
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Pinching/Zooming 20 5 Maintenance ...21 Inserting or removing the battery ...21 Replacing or upgrading the hard drive 23 Removing the hard drive ...23 Installing a hard drive ...24 Adding or replacing memory modules 25 Updating programs and drivers ...29 Cleaning your computer ...29 Cleaning the display ...29 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard ...
Pinching/Zooming 20 5 Maintenance ...21 Inserting or removing the battery ...21 Replacing or upgrading the hard drive 23 Removing the hard drive ...23 Installing a hard drive ...24 Adding or replacing memory modules 25 Updating programs and drivers ...29 Cleaning your computer ...29 Cleaning the display ...29 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard ...
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... > Help and Support > User Guides. ● How to help you perform various tasks. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation. 2 Chapter 1 Welcome Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation. ● How to replace or upgrade the hard drive and memory modules ● How to perform a backup and recovery ● How to contact customer support ● Computer...
... > Help and Support > User Guides. ● How to help you perform various tasks. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation. 2 Chapter 1 Welcome Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation. ● How to replace or upgrade the hard drive and memory modules ● How to perform a backup and recovery ● How to contact customer support ● Computer...
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...following digital card formats: ● MultiMediaCard ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed. ● White: The computer is on. ● Blinking white: The computer is normal for the internal fan to cycle on headphones..., earbuds, or a headset. It is in (microphone) jack (7) Audio-out (headphone) jack (8) Digital Media Slot (9) Drive light (10) Power light Description Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects an optional USB device. Left side 9
...following digital card formats: ● MultiMediaCard ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed. ● White: The computer is on. ● Blinking white: The computer is normal for the internal fan to cycle on headphones..., earbuds, or a headset. It is in (microphone) jack (7) Audio-out (headphone) jack (8) Digital Media Slot (9) Drive light (10) Power light Description Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects an optional USB device. Left side 9