HP ProBook 6545b, 6540b, 6445b and 6440b Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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HP ProBook 6545b Notebook PC, HP ProBook 6540b Notebook PC, HP ProBook 6445b Notebook PC, and HP ProBook 6440b Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide Document Part Number: 570786-002 January 2010 This guide is a troubleshooting reference used for maintaining and servicing the computer. It provides comprehensive information on identifying computer features, components, and spare parts; and performing computer disassembly procedures. troubleshooting computer problems;
HP ProBook 6545b Notebook PC, HP ProBook 6540b Notebook PC, HP ProBook 6445b Notebook PC, and HP ProBook 6440b Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide Document Part Number: 570786-002 January 2010 This guide is a troubleshooting reference used for maintaining and servicing the computer. It provides comprehensive information on identifying computer features, components, and spare parts; and performing computer disassembly procedures. troubleshooting computer problems;
HP ProBook 6545b, 6540b, 6445b and 6440b Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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..., follow these steps: ✎ Be sure that might prevent Windows from starting correctly. ■ f11 recovery tools: You can use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that the computer is added to Help and Support for more information. Using the Windows recovery tools To recover information you must purchase a Windows Vista...
..., follow these steps: ✎ Be sure that might prevent Windows from starting correctly. ■ f11 recovery tools: You can use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that the computer is added to Help and Support for more information. Using the Windows recovery tools To recover information you must purchase a Windows Vista...
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... f11 recovery tools to recover your computer. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore Center. 2. You can also use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that the computer is connected to recover information you start the backup process. The discs you previously backed up ) your files: ■ Windows recovery tools...
... f11 recovery tools to recover your computer. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore Center. 2. You can also use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that the computer is connected to recover information you start the backup process. The discs you previously backed up ) your files: ■ Windows recovery tools...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7
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...and network icons 22 Using the wireless controls 22 Using the wireless button 22 Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only 23 Using HP Connection Manager (select models only 23 Using operating system controls 23 Using a WLAN device (select models only 25 Setting up a ...WLAN ...25 Protecting your WLAN ...25 Connecting to a WLAN ...27 Roaming to another network 27 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only 28 Inserting a SIM ...28 Removing a SIM ...29 Using a Bluetooth wireless device ...31 Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing...
...and network icons 22 Using the wireless controls 22 Using the wireless button 22 Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only 23 Using HP Connection Manager (select models only 23 Using operating system controls 23 Using a WLAN device (select models only 25 Setting up a ...WLAN ...25 Protecting your WLAN ...25 Connecting to a WLAN ...27 Roaming to another network 27 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only 28 Inserting a SIM ...28 Removing a SIM ...29 Using a Bluetooth wireless device ...31 Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7
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...information 41 Initiating Sleep 42 Switching the screen image 43 Displaying Power Assistant 44 Decreasing screen brightness 45 Increasing screen brightness 45 Using HP QuickLook 3 ...46 Using keypads ...46 Using the embedded numeric keypad 46 Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad 47 Switching ...Selecting a location setting 36 Viewing the current location selection 36 Adding new locations when traveling 37 Solving travel connection problems 38 Connecting to the wireless router 34 Using the modem (select models only 35 Connecting a modem cable 35 Connecting a country-
...information 41 Initiating Sleep 42 Switching the screen image 43 Displaying Power Assistant 44 Decreasing screen brightness 45 Increasing screen brightness 45 Using HP QuickLook 3 ...46 Using keypads ...46 Using the embedded numeric keypad 46 Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad 47 Switching ...Selecting a location setting 36 Viewing the current location selection 36 Adding new locations when traveling 37 Solving travel connection problems 38 Connecting to the wireless router 34 Using the modem (select models only 35 Connecting a modem cable 35 Connecting a country-
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7
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... labels 19 This is an alphanumeric identifier that is an alphanumeric identifier used to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer: ● Service tag-Provides important information, including the following: ◦ Product Name (1). This is unique to determine what components...
... labels 19 This is an alphanumeric identifier that is an alphanumeric identifier used to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer: ● Service tag-Provides important information, including the following: ◦ Product Name (1). This is unique to determine what components...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7
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...running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot create a WLAN connection If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed....Network adapters list. If wireless networking is not listed in the feature list on the side of your computer does not have a problem connecting to use. You may be sure that the integrated WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the computer...
...running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot create a WLAN connection If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed....Network adapters list. If wireless networking is not listed in the feature list on the side of your computer does not have a problem connecting to use. You may be sure that the integrated WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the computer...
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A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The SSID and network key are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer, follow these steps: 1. ... device software for the latest software. You must change the SSID or network keys used in the Start Search box. 2. Troubleshooting wireless network problems 33 Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is not displayed in the notification area after you are installed but the...
A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The SSID and network key are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer, follow these steps: 1. ... device software for the latest software. You must change the SSID or network keys used in the Start Search box. 2. Troubleshooting wireless network problems 33 Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is not displayed in the notification area after you are installed but the...
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.... 3. Click either Tone or Pulse. 6. Dial a telephone number, make sure there is usually a digital line. Click Properties. 5. Click Modem. 6. Solving travel connection problems If you experience modem connection problems when using the computer outside of the country or region in which you are selected in your modem location setting. 4. The modem requires...
.... 3. Click either Tone or Pulse. 6. Dial a telephone number, make sure there is usually a digital line. Click Properties. 5. Click Modem. 6. Solving travel connection problems If you experience modem connection problems when using the computer outside of the country or region in which you are selected in your modem location setting. 4. The modem requires...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7
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..., or BD. ● Be sure that you may need to exit the program and then restart it is working properly. ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to the outer edge. ● Check the disc for hardware changes. If this device. Disconnecting these devices frees up valuable...
..., or BD. ● Be sure that you may need to exit the program and then restart it is working properly. ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to the outer edge. ● Check the disc for hardware changes. If this device. Disconnecting these devices frees up valuable...
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... on -screen instructions. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are listed in the product box. 3. Try to uninstall and reinstall (for HP software updates. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be reinstalled 1. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Windows scans your computer model... in the toolbar. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you are prompted to immediately check for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on), unless a minus sign (-) is already showing....
... on -screen instructions. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are listed in the product box. 3. Try to uninstall and reinstall (for HP software updates. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be reinstalled 1. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Windows scans your computer model... in the toolbar. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you are prompted to immediately check for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on), unless a minus sign (-) is already showing....
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Webcam (select models only) Your computer may not work properly across some network firewalls. To permanently resolve the problem, reconfigure the firewall as necessary, and adjust the policies and settings of other intrusion detection systems. For additional information, ...the picture area. Hue is distinct from another LAN or outside your computer hard drive. To access the webcam and HP Webcam software, select Start > All Programs > Webcam Applications > HP Webcam. For optimum performance, observe the following features: ● Video-Record and play back webcam video. ●...
Webcam (select models only) Your computer may not work properly across some network firewalls. To permanently resolve the problem, reconfigure the firewall as necessary, and adjust the policies and settings of other intrusion detection systems. For additional information, ...the picture area. Hue is distinct from another LAN or outside your computer hard drive. To access the webcam and HP Webcam software, select Start > All Programs > Webcam Applications > HP Webcam. For optimum performance, observe the following features: ● Video-Record and play back webcam video. ●...
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...the firewall. These instructions may be provided with printer or file sharing on the manufacturer's Web site. To permanently resolve the problem, reconfigure the firewall as necessary, and adjust the policies and settings of all incoming and outgoing traffic. Firewall features include logging ..., a network, or the Internet, unauthorized persons may be able to gain access to the software manufacturer's instructions. To temporarily resolve the problem, disable the firewall, perform the task that you want to Internet games, interfere with the software, on disc, or on a network,...
...the firewall. These instructions may be provided with printer or file sharing on the manufacturer's Web site. To permanently resolve the problem, reconfigure the firewall as necessary, and adjust the policies and settings of all incoming and outgoing traffic. Firewall features include logging ..., a network, or the Internet, unauthorized persons may be able to gain access to the software manufacturer's instructions. To temporarily resolve the problem, disable the firewall, perform the task that you want to Internet games, interfere with the software, on disc, or on a network,...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7
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... For additional information on -screen instructions to improve the security of your computer. You can also use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that might prevent Windows from the backup used for recovery. 1. Follow the on recovering information using the Windows tools, perform a search...Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). To find the partitions, select Start > Computer. NOTE: If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition have created and any software installed on -screen instructions. Select Repair your computer. 5. The image includes the Windows ...
... For additional information on -screen instructions to improve the security of your computer. You can also use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that might prevent Windows from the backup used for recovery. 1. Follow the on recovering information using the Windows tools, perform a search...Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). To find the partitions, select Start > Computer. NOTE: If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition have created and any software installed on -screen instructions. Select Repair your computer. 5. The image includes the Windows ...
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... ◦ Client disaster recovery ● Software and operations management ◦ Ongoing client management ◦ HP system software deployment ◦ Application self-healing (the ability to identify and repair certain application problems) Altiris Solutions software provides easy-to -follow wizards. When Altiris Solutions software is available for Altiris, administrators can be used in...
... ◦ Client disaster recovery ● Software and operations management ◦ Ongoing client management ◦ HP system software deployment ◦ Application self-healing (the ability to identify and repair certain application problems) Altiris Solutions software provides easy-to -follow wizards. When Altiris Solutions software is available for Altiris, administrators can be used in...
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... esc 9, 10 fn 9, 10, 46 function 9, 10 keypad 9, 10 Windows applications 9, 10 Windows logo 9, 10 L labels Bluetooth 20 HP Mobile Broadband Module 20 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 20 regulatory 20 service tag 19 SIM 20 wireless certification 20 WLAN 20 LAN Power Save 154...interference 34 modem cable connecting 35 country-specific cable adapter 36 noise suppression circuitry 35 modem software setting/adding location 36 travel connection problems 38 monitor port, external 14, 15 monitor, connecting 55 mouse, external connecting 40 setting preferences 40 MultiBoot Express 156, 161 ...
... esc 9, 10 fn 9, 10, 46 function 9, 10 keypad 9, 10 Windows applications 9, 10 Windows logo 9, 10 L labels Bluetooth 20 HP Mobile Broadband Module 20 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 20 regulatory 20 service tag 19 SIM 20 wireless certification 20 WLAN 20 LAN Power Save 154...interference 34 modem cable connecting 35 country-specific cable adapter 36 noise suppression circuitry 35 modem software setting/adding location 36 travel connection problems 38 monitor port, external 14, 15 monitor, connecting 55 mouse, external connecting 40 setting preferences 40 MultiBoot Express 156, 161 ...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7
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... Microsoft device drivers 66 movie play 65 optical disc tray 63 optical drive detection 63 troubleshooting modem 38 troubleshooting, wireless network problems 32 turning off the computer 85 TXT (Intel® Trusted Execution Technology) 154 U Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) ... identifying 8 volume, adjusting 50 WLAN label 20 writable media 71 WWAN antennas, identifying 18 WWAN device 21 W Web sites HP System Software Manager 166 HP Universal Print Driver 167 webcam capturing business cards 69 webcam light, identifying 11, 17 webcam properties, adjusting 68 Windows applications key...
... Microsoft device drivers 66 movie play 65 optical disc tray 63 optical drive detection 63 troubleshooting modem 38 troubleshooting, wireless network problems 32 turning off the computer 85 TXT (Intel® Trusted Execution Technology) 154 U Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) ... identifying 8 volume, adjusting 50 WLAN label 20 writable media 71 WWAN antennas, identifying 18 WWAN device 21 W Web sites HP System Software Manager 166 HP Universal Print Driver 167 webcam capturing business cards 69 webcam light, identifying 11, 17 webcam properties, adjusting 68 Windows applications key...
ProtectTools (Select Models Only) - Vista
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... stolen. Please refer to the Absolute Software subscription agreement for additional details. 80 Chapter 11 LoJack Pro for HP ProtectTools Computrace LoJack Pro, powered by Absolute Software (purchased separately), addresses the growing problem of your computer even if the hard drive is dependent upon geographic location. LoJack Pro permits remote monitoring, management...
... stolen. Please refer to the Absolute Software subscription agreement for additional details. 80 Chapter 11 LoJack Pro for HP ProtectTools Computrace LoJack Pro, powered by Absolute Software (purchased separately), addresses the growing problem of your computer even if the hard drive is dependent upon geographic location. LoJack Pro permits remote monitoring, management...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows XP
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...and network icons 22 Using the wireless controls 22 Using the wireless button 22 Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only 23 Using HP Connection Manager (select models only 23 Using operating system controls 23 Using a WLAN device (select models only 24 Setting up a ...WLAN ...24 Protecting your WLAN ...24 Connecting to a WLAN ...26 Roaming to another network 26 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only 27 Inserting a SIM ...27 Removing a SIM ...28 Using a Bluetooth wireless device ...30 Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing...
...and network icons 22 Using the wireless controls 22 Using the wireless button 22 Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only 23 Using HP Connection Manager (select models only 23 Using operating system controls 23 Using a WLAN device (select models only 24 Setting up a ...WLAN ...24 Protecting your WLAN ...24 Connecting to a WLAN ...26 Roaming to another network 26 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only 27 Inserting a SIM ...27 Removing a SIM ...28 Using a Bluetooth wireless device ...30 Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows XP
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...information 41 Initiating Standby 42 Switching the screen image 43 Displaying Power Assistant 44 Decreasing screen brightness 45 Increasing screen brightness 45 Using HP QuickLook 3 ...46 Using keypads ...46 Using the embedded numeric keypad 46 Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad 47 Switching ... a location setting 35 Viewing the current location selection 35 Adding new locations when traveling 36 Solving travel connection problems 37 Connecting to the wireless router 33 Using the modem (select models only 34 Connecting a modem cable 34 Connecting a country-
...information 41 Initiating Standby 42 Switching the screen image 43 Displaying Power Assistant 44 Decreasing screen brightness 45 Increasing screen brightness 45 Using HP QuickLook 3 ...46 Using keypads ...46 Using the embedded numeric keypad 46 Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad 47 Switching ... a location setting 35 Viewing the current location selection 35 Adding new locations when traveling 36 Solving travel connection problems 37 Connecting to the wireless router 33 Using the modem (select models only 34 Connecting a modem cable 34 Connecting a country-