Wireless Setup Guide
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...'s instructions. If you successfully complete step 6, your router is off button. Record this setup. 2 Make sure that the blue wireless light next to AC power during the router setup, contact your router manufacturer for technical assistance. 6 Test the Internet connection by pressing the wireless on the computer according to the router using the Ethernet cable included with the router. Set up the hardware and software Now...
...'s instructions. If you successfully complete step 6, your router is off button. Record this setup. 2 Make sure that the blue wireless light next to AC power during the router setup, contact your router manufacturer for technical assistance. 6 Test the Internet connection by pressing the wireless on the computer according to the router using the Ethernet cable included with the router. Set up the hardware and software Now...
Wireless Setup Guide
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... way to any device that shields your data and computer from a local retailer. encryption-The process of data at night with you have not already enabled security encryption, follow the router manufacturer's instructions to set the highest level of being hacked through email: 1 in your network: a Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connection > Network Connections. A unique key is displayed.) c Select the Wireless Networks tab. WEP and...
... way to any device that shields your data and computer from a local retailer. encryption-The process of data at night with you have not already enabled security encryption, follow the router manufacturer's instructions to set the highest level of being hacked through email: 1 in your network: a Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connection > Network Connections. A unique key is displayed.) c Select the Wireless Networks tab. WEP and...
Wireless Setup Guide
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... 100 to a network. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)-A network protocol for transmitting data packets within the same physical proximity for sharing resources such as an Internet connection, printers, files, and drives. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)-A type of connecting computers and other devices within a network. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)-A specificationbased, interoperable wireless security feature for which a pass phrase (password) is connected to 150...
... 100 to a network. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)-A network protocol for transmitting data packets within the same physical proximity for sharing resources such as an Internet connection, printers, files, and drives. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)-A type of connecting computers and other devices within a network. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)-A specificationbased, interoperable wireless security feature for which a pass phrase (password) is connected to 150...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... entered at a Setup Utility prompt. 2 Using passwords A password is case sensitive. ● A password set in Windows or in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on the computer. ● Do not use the same password for a Windows security feature. Use the following guidelines when setting a password in a file on the computer. Because most passwords are set . For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Passwords...
... entered at a Setup Utility prompt. 2 Using passwords A password is case sensitive. ● A password set in Windows or in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on the computer. ● Do not use the same password for a Windows security feature. Use the following guidelines when setting a password in a file on the computer. Because most passwords are set . For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Passwords...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Access the updates on the system ROM. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for more information. 2. If your computer model, product category, and series or family. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines...
... permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Access the updates on the system ROM. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for more information. 2. If your computer model, product category, and series or family. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... and access the BIOS update you need to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to identify your hard drive. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in an optional docking device, or connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software When the Main menu is selected, BIOS...
... and access the BIOS update you need to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to identify your hard drive. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in an optional docking device, or connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software When the Main menu is selected, BIOS...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to step 6. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. If...
... http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to step 6. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. If...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on your permission or password for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to expand the list and show all adapters. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN...
... WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on your permission or password for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to expand the list and show all adapters. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN...
Drives - Windows 7
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... the hard drive so that you do not need access to run more information. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of fragmented files, it may want to set Disk Defragmenter to complete. Refer to use the computer, files on -screen instructions. You may take more efficiently. You may set it works without supervision. Using Disk Defragmenter 9 Disk...
... the hard drive so that you do not need access to run more information. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of fragmented files, it may want to set Disk Defragmenter to complete. Refer to use the computer, files on -screen instructions. You may take more efficiently. You may set it works without supervision. Using Disk Defragmenter 9 Disk...
Drives - Windows 7
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... hard drive from the computer. 7. Unplug the power cord from the computer (2). 9. Turn the computer upside down the computer through the operating system. Then shut down on by pressing the power button. Save your work. 2. Remove the battery from the hard drive bay. Remove the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer. 4. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer (1). 10 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive Do not remove the hard drive...
... hard drive from the computer. 7. Unplug the power cord from the computer (2). 9. Turn the computer upside down the computer through the operating system. Then shut down on by pressing the power button. Save your work. 2. Remove the battery from the hard drive bay. Remove the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer. 4. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer (1). 10 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive Do not remove the hard drive...
Drives - Windows 7
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... Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you are once again listed. 7. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of the display and on the service tag on ). 4. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use the HP Web site to obtain HP device drivers: To use your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers...
... Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you are once again listed. 7. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of the display and on the service tag on ). 4. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use the HP Web site to obtain HP device drivers: To use your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers...
Drives - Windows 7
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... and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to your computer. If prompted to install. 7. Follow the on your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to enter settings before you can be set to automatically check for updates. 3. Click Download only...
... and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to your computer. If prompted to install. 7. Follow the on your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to enter settings before you can be set to automatically check for updates. 3. Click Download only...
Drives - Windows 7
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... 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 changing region setting 6 copying 7 drive 2 playing 5 removing 8 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 hard drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 O optical disc Blu-ray 5 removing 8 using 3, 4 optical drive identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 T troubleshooting burning discs 16 device driver 17 disc play 15, 16 HP device drivers 17 optical disc tray 13 optical drive detection 14 Windows drivers...
... 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 changing region setting 6 copying 7 drive 2 playing 5 removing 8 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 hard drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 O optical disc Blu-ray 5 removing 8 using 3, 4 optical drive identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 T troubleshooting burning discs 16 device driver 17 disc play 15, 16 HP device drivers 17 optical disc tray 13 optical drive detection 14 Windows drivers...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... AC adapter light (3) External monitor port (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) HDMI port (select models only) (6) USB port (7) Digital Media Slot (select models only) (8) Digital Media Slot light (select models only) Description Connects an AC adapter. ● On: The computer is connected to external power. ● Off: The computer is in use. 8 Chapter 2 Components Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a highdefinition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro...
... AC adapter light (3) External monitor port (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) HDMI port (select models only) (6) USB port (7) Digital Media Slot (select models only) (8) Digital Media Slot light (select models only) Description Connects an AC adapter. ● On: The computer is connected to external power. ● Off: The computer is in use. 8 Chapter 2 Components Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a highdefinition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. 1 Using the pointing devices Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (4) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. (5) TouchPad vertical scroll zone Scrolls...
... devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. 1 Using the pointing devices Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (4) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. (5) TouchPad vertical scroll zone Scrolls...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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To connect a video or audio device to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. The HDMI port connects the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition TV, to the HDMI port on your computer. Connect the other supported external display. Configuring audio for HDMI (select models only) To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition television, or any other end of the cable to the video device, according to the HDMI port: 1. Click Set Default, and then click OK...
To connect a video or audio device to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. The HDMI port connects the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition TV, to the HDMI port on your computer. Connect the other supported external display. Configuring audio for HDMI (select models only) To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition television, or any other end of the cable to the video device, according to the HDMI port: 1. Click Set Default, and then click OK...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... use Windows Update: 1. 6. Try running your hard drive. or - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click Install now to step 6. 3. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to enter settings before you may need to update your specific product from the models listed. 4. Follow the on your program again. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using...
... use Windows Update: 1. 6. Try running your hard drive. or - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click Install now to step 6. 3. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to enter settings before you may need to update your specific product from the models listed. 4. Follow the on your program again. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... of networking connection or perform any computer functions while the computer is saved to a disc or an external media card. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. Your work is in the Sleep state or in any type of the following ways: ● Press fn+f5. ● Briefly press the power button. ● Close the display. ● Click Start, click...
... of networking connection or perform any computer functions while the computer is saved to a disc or an external media card. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. Your work is in the Sleep state or in any type of the following ways: ● Press fn+f5. ● Briefly press the power button. ● Close the display. ● Click Start, click...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... the battery is heavily used, it should not need to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into external power. Leave the computer plugged into the computer. 2. Click Save changes. 14 Chapter 2 Using battery power The battery light on . 3. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Change the Turn off . Record the On battery setting under the following conditions: ● When battery charge displays...
... the battery is heavily used, it should not need to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into external power. Leave the computer plugged into the computer. 2. Click Save changes. 14 Chapter 2 Using battery power The battery light on . 3. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Change the Turn off . Record the On battery setting under the following conditions: ● When battery charge displays...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... you are using it on when the battery is off. 2. Reenter the settings that you use the computer while the battery is recharging, but do not turn off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will charge faster if the computer is fully charged and the battery light has turned off and the computer shuts down. Calibrating a battery 15 The battery light begins to blink when the battery has discharged...
... you are using it on when the battery is off. 2. Reenter the settings that you use the computer while the battery is recharging, but do not turn off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will charge faster if the computer is fully charged and the battery light has turned off and the computer shuts down. Calibrating a battery 15 The battery light begins to blink when the battery has discharged...