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... the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the HP Recovery partition. For additional information, refer to the "Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately)" section in this guide. 3. Restart the computer, and then press f8 before the Windows operating system loads. 4. Turn on the computer are permanently removed. All files you have created and any software installed on -screen instructions. If possible, back...
... the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the HP Recovery partition. For additional information, refer to the "Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately)" section in this guide. 3. Restart the computer, and then press f8 before the Windows operating system loads. 4. Turn on the computer are permanently removed. All files you have created and any software installed on -screen instructions. If possible, back...
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... Network Interface Controller (LAN) 159, 167, 175 Notebook Multibay 159 optical disc drive 167, 175 options 167, 175 Wake on LAN 159, 167, 175 wireless button 159, 167, 175 WWAN device radio 159, 167, 175 built-in device options 159 buttons pointing stick 18 power 19, 21 TouchPad 18 buttons and fingerprint reader components 19 C Cable Kit contents 50 spare part number 50 spare part numbers 41 cables, service considerations 73 card reader/USB board removal 143 spare part number 143 spare part numbers...
... Network Interface Controller (LAN) 159, 167, 175 Notebook Multibay 159 optical disc drive 167, 175 options 167, 175 Wake on LAN 159, 167, 175 wireless button 159, 167, 175 WWAN device radio 159, 167, 175 built-in device options 159 buttons pointing stick 18 power 19, 21 TouchPad 18 buttons and fingerprint reader components 19 C Cable Kit contents 50 spare part number 50 spare part numbers 41 cables, service considerations 73 card reader/USB board removal 143 spare part number 143 spare part numbers...
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... 196 microphone 195 monitor port 196 network jack 197 RJ-45 jack 197 Universal Serial Bus (USB) port 198 connectors, service considerations 73 D device configurations 158, 166, 174 Diagnostics menu 157, 165, 173 discs Driver Recovery 192 Operating System 192 Disk Sanitizer 164, 172 diskette drive precautions 73 display assembly removal 118 spare part numbers 35, 118 display bezel, spare part numbers 48 Display Cable Kit, spare part numbers 49 display enclosure, spare part numbers 49 Display Hinge Kit, spare part number 48 display panel, spare part numbers 49 display specifications 178...
... 196 microphone 195 monitor port 196 network jack 197 RJ-45 jack 197 Universal Serial Bus (USB) port 198 connectors, service considerations 73 D device configurations 158, 166, 174 Diagnostics menu 157, 165, 173 discs Driver Recovery 192 Operating System 192 Disk Sanitizer 164, 172 diskette drive precautions 73 display assembly removal 118 spare part numbers 35, 118 display bezel, spare part numbers 48 Display Cable Kit, spare part numbers 49 display enclosure, spare part numbers 49 Display Hinge Kit, spare part number 48 display panel, spare part numbers 49 display specifications 178...
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... description audio 5 chipset 2 docking 7 Ethernet 6 external media cards 7 graphics 2 keyboard 8 mass storage devices 4 memory module 4 microphone 5 modem 5 operating system 10 optical drive 5 panels 3 pointing device 8 ports 7 power requirements 8 processors 1 product name 1 security 9 serviceability 13 webcam 5 wireless 6 product name 1 R RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) devices 158 recovering 186 recovery partition 189 removal/replacement preliminaries 72 procedures 77 restore security defaults 160, 168, 176 restore the factory settings 156, 163, 171 restoring the hard drive 189...
... description audio 5 chipset 2 docking 7 Ethernet 6 external media cards 7 graphics 2 keyboard 8 mass storage devices 4 memory module 4 microphone 5 modem 5 operating system 10 optical drive 5 panels 3 pointing device 8 ports 7 power requirements 8 processors 1 product name 1 security 9 serviceability 13 webcam 5 wireless 6 product name 1 R RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) devices 158 recovering 186 recovery partition 189 removal/replacement preliminaries 72 procedures 77 restore security defaults 160, 168, 176 restore the factory settings 156, 163, 171 restoring the hard drive 189...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7
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... an optional external numeric keypad 45 4 Multimedia Multimedia features ...46 Adjusting the volume ...46 Multimedia software ...47 Accessing your preinstalled multimedia software 48 Installing multimedia software from a disc 48 Audio ...49 Connecting external audio devices 49 Checking your audio functions 49 Video ...51 Connecting an external monitor or projector 51 Using the external monitor port 51 Using the DisplayPort 51 Optical drive (select models only) ...53 Identifying the optical drive 53 Playing a CD, DVD, or BD 53 Configuring AutoPlay ...53 Changing DVD region settings...
... an optional external numeric keypad 45 4 Multimedia Multimedia features ...46 Adjusting the volume ...46 Multimedia software ...47 Accessing your preinstalled multimedia software 48 Installing multimedia software from a disc 48 Audio ...49 Connecting external audio devices 49 Checking your audio functions 49 Video ...51 Connecting an external monitor or projector 51 Using the external monitor port 51 Using the DisplayPort 51 Optical drive (select models only) ...53 Identifying the optical drive 53 Playing a CD, DVD, or BD 53 Configuring AutoPlay ...53 Changing DVD region settings...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7
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... Installing a security cable ...132 11 Software updates Updating software ...133 Updating the BIOS ...135 Determining the BIOS version 135 Downloading a BIOS update 135 Updating programs and drivers ...137 12 Backup and recovery Backing up your information ...139 Performing a recovery ...141 Using the Windows recovery tools 141 Using f11 recovery tools 142 Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately 142 13 Computer Setup Starting Computer Setup ...144 Using Computer Setup ...144 Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup 144 Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup...
... Installing a security cable ...132 11 Software updates Updating software ...133 Updating the BIOS ...135 Determining the BIOS version 135 Downloading a BIOS update 135 Updating programs and drivers ...137 12 Backup and recovery Backing up your information ...139 Performing a recovery ...141 Using the Windows recovery tools 141 Using f11 recovery tools 142 Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately 142 13 Computer Setup Starting Computer Setup ...144 Using Computer Setup ...144 Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup 144 Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup...
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... or password for all of your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to repair. 32 Chapter 2 Wireless, modem, and local area network Refer to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Use the procedures in the System area, click Device Manager. 2. The listing for the WLAN device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
... or password for all of your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to repair. 32 Chapter 2 Wireless, modem, and local area network Refer to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Use the procedures in the System area, click Device Manager. 2. The listing for the WLAN device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
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... device representing your finger from the TouchPad to the system using the TouchPad vertical scroll zone, slide your finger up and down using the ports on the screen. To scroll up or down over the lines. Use the left and right pointing stick buttons as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Hotkey functions and procedures are using one of the USB ports on an external mouse. Using the pointing stick (select models...
... device representing your finger from the TouchPad to the system using the TouchPad vertical scroll zone, slide your finger up and down using the ports on the screen. To scroll up or down over the lines. Use the left and right pointing stick buttons as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Hotkey functions and procedures are using one of the USB ports on an external mouse. Using the pointing stick (select models...
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... your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Device Manager. 3. Repeat for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on), unless a minus sign (-) is already showing. 4. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you may need to update your drivers using Windows Update. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers...
... your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Device Manager. 3. Repeat for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on), unless a minus sign (-) is already showing. 4. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you may need to update your drivers using Windows Update. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers...
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... wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them . ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that are not using them . ● Disconnect external devices that you leave your work, initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. 76 Chapter 5 Power management When the battery is off , turn it on -screen instructions. Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep CAUTION: Failure to adjust screen brightness as needed...
... wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them . ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that are not using them . ● Disconnect external devices that you leave your work, initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. 76 Chapter 5 Power management When the battery is off , turn it on -screen instructions. Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep CAUTION: Failure to adjust screen brightness as needed...
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... Help and Support for the HP Recovery partition, click Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. To recover your information using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). Performing a recovery 141 When reformatting is complete, the recovery process restores the operating system, as well as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To check for more information. Select Startup Repair. 5. For additional information, refer to the "Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD...
... Help and Support for the HP Recovery partition, click Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. To recover your information using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). Performing a recovery 141 When reformatting is complete, the recovery process restores the operating system, as well as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To check for more information. Select Startup Repair. 5. For additional information, refer to the "Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD...
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... drive light 12, 83 drive light, identifying 4, 6 drive media 64 DriveLock password changing 123 description 120 entering 122 removing 124 setting 121 DriveLock, automatic 147 drives boot order 147, 151 diskette 100 external 100 external optical 100 hard 86, 100 DVD changing region setting 54 copying 55 creating 55 playing 53 removing 56 DVD region settings 54 E embedded numeric keypad keys, identifying 10 encryption 26 eSATA/USB port, identifying 14 esc key, identifying 10, 11 Execution Disable 148 expansion memory module...
... drive light 12, 83 drive light, identifying 4, 6 drive media 64 DriveLock password changing 123 description 120 entering 122 removing 124 setting 121 DriveLock, automatic 147 drives boot order 147, 151 diskette 100 external 100 external optical 100 hard 86, 100 DVD changing region setting 54 copying 55 creating 55 playing 53 removing 56 DVD region settings 54 E embedded numeric keypad keys, identifying 10 encryption 26 eSATA/USB port, identifying 14 esc key, identifying 10, 11 Execution Disable 148 expansion memory module...
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... memory module 109 restore security defaults 150 restore the factory settings 146 restoring the hard drive 142 RJ-11 (modem) jack, identifying 15 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 15 S SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) devices AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) 148 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) 148 scrolling regions, TouchPad 2 SD Card 102 Secondary Battery Fast Charge 148 security cable slot, identifying 13, 15 Security menu always prompt for HP SpareKey enrollment 147 Automatic DriveLock 147 change password 147 Disk...
... memory module 109 restore security defaults 150 restore the factory settings 146 restoring the hard drive 142 RJ-11 (modem) jack, identifying 15 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 15 S SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) devices AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) 148 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) 148 scrolling regions, TouchPad 2 SD Card 102 Secondary Battery Fast Charge 148 security cable slot, identifying 13, 15 Security menu always prompt for HP SpareKey enrollment 147 Automatic DriveLock 147 change password 147 Disk...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows Vista
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...models only 128 Installing a security cable ...129 11 Software updates Updating software ...130 Updating the BIOS ...132 Determining the BIOS version 132 Downloading a BIOS update 132 Updating programs and drivers ...134 12 Backup and recovery Backing up your information ...136 Performing a recovery ...137 Using the Windows recovery tools 137 Using f11 recovery tools 138 Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately 138 13 Computer Setup Starting Computer Setup ...140 Using Computer Setup ...140 Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup 140 Restoring factory settings...
...models only 128 Installing a security cable ...129 11 Software updates Updating software ...130 Updating the BIOS ...132 Determining the BIOS version 132 Downloading a BIOS update 132 Updating programs and drivers ...134 12 Backup and recovery Backing up your information ...136 Performing a recovery ...137 Using the Windows recovery tools 137 Using f11 recovery tools 138 Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately 138 13 Computer Setup Starting Computer Setup ...140 Using Computer Setup ...140 Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup 140 Restoring factory settings...
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NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to a USB port can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is enabled. To navigate and select in Computer Setup. 2. Using Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup The information and settings in this guide may not be supported by your computer. Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup. Select the File, Security, or System Configuration menu. 140 Chapter 13 Computer Setup To start Computer Setup, follow...
NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to a USB port can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is enabled. To navigate and select in Computer Setup. 2. Using Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup The information and settings in this guide may not be supported by your computer. Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup. Select the File, Security, or System Configuration menu. 140 Chapter 13 Computer Setup To start Computer Setup, follow...
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... 16 drive light 12, 81 drive media 63 DriveLock password changing 120 description 117 entering 119 removing 121 setting 118 DriveLock, automatic 143 drives boot order 143, 147 diskette 97 external 97 external optical 97 hard 84, 97 DVD changing region setting 53 copying 54 playing 52 removing 55, 56 DVD region settings 53 E embedded numeric keypad keys, identifying 10 encryption 25 eSATA/USB port, identifying 14 esc key, identifying 10, 11 Execution Disable 144 expansion memory module...
... 16 drive light 12, 81 drive media 63 DriveLock password changing 120 description 117 entering 119 removing 121 setting 118 DriveLock, automatic 143 drives boot order 143, 147 diskette 97 external 97 external optical 97 hard 84, 97 DVD changing region setting 53 copying 54 playing 52 removing 55, 56 DVD region settings 53 E embedded numeric keypad keys, identifying 10 encryption 25 eSATA/USB port, identifying 14 esc key, identifying 10, 11 Execution Disable 144 expansion memory module...
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... support, USB 140, 144 lights battery 12 caps lock 4, 6 drive 12, 81 local area network (LAN) 3, 5, 12 power 3, 5, 12 QuickLook 4, 6 QuickWeb 4, 6 webcam 11, 17 wireless 3, 5, 12 logical drive designations 150 low battery level 71 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 80 Disk Defragmenter 80 McAfee Total Protection 125, 126 Media Card Reader 13, 99 memory module compartment cover removing 106 replacing 108 memory module compartment, identifying 16 microphones, internal 17 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 20 Product Key 20 optical disc, removing 55 P parallel port mode...
... support, USB 140, 144 lights battery 12 caps lock 4, 6 drive 12, 81 local area network (LAN) 3, 5, 12 power 3, 5, 12 QuickLook 4, 6 QuickWeb 4, 6 webcam 11, 17 wireless 3, 5, 12 logical drive designations 150 low battery level 71 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 80 Disk Defragmenter 80 McAfee Total Protection 125, 126 Media Card Reader 13, 99 memory module compartment cover removing 106 replacing 108 memory module compartment, identifying 16 microphones, internal 17 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 20 Product Key 20 optical disc, removing 55 P parallel port mode...
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... memory module 106 restore security defaults 146 restore the factory settings 142 restoring the hard drive 138 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 15 S SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) devices AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) 144 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) 144 scrolling regions, TouchPad 2 SD Card 99 Secondary Battery Fast Charge 144 security cable slot, identifying 13, 15 Security menu always prompt for HP SpareKey enrollment 143 Automatic DriveLock 143 change password 143 Disk Sanitizer 143 DriveLock 143 fingerprint reader reset...
... memory module 106 restore security defaults 146 restore the factory settings 142 restoring the hard drive 138 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 15 S SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) devices AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) 144 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) 144 scrolling regions, TouchPad 2 SD Card 99 Secondary Battery Fast Charge 144 security cable slot, identifying 13, 15 Security menu always prompt for HP SpareKey enrollment 143 Automatic DriveLock 143 change password 143 Disk Sanitizer 143 DriveLock 143 fingerprint reader reset...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows XP
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... settings in this guide may not be used even when the operating system is enabled. Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup. Select the File, Security, or System Configuration menu. Starting Computer Setup 139 13 Computer Setup Starting Computer Setup Computer Setup is a preinstalled, ROM-based utility that can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is not working or will not load. NOTE: Some of the screen. 2. NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to a USB port...
... settings in this guide may not be used even when the operating system is enabled. Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup. Select the File, Security, or System Configuration menu. Starting Computer Setup 139 13 Computer Setup Starting Computer Setup Computer Setup is a preinstalled, ROM-based utility that can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is not working or will not load. NOTE: Some of the screen. 2. NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to a USB port...
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... replacing an expansion memory module 106 restore security defaults 145 restore the factory settings 141 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 15 S SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) devices AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) 143 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) 143 scrolling regions, TouchPad 2 SD Card 99 Secondary Battery Fast Charge 143 security cable slot, identifying 13, 15 Security menu always prompt for HP SpareKey enrollment 142 Automatic DriveLock 142 change password 142 Disk Sanitizer 142 DriveLock 142 fingerprint reader reset...
... replacing an expansion memory module 106 restore security defaults 145 restore the factory settings 141 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 15 S SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) devices AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) 143 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) 143 scrolling regions, TouchPad 2 SD Card 99 Secondary Battery Fast Charge 143 security cable slot, identifying 13, 15 Security menu always prompt for HP SpareKey enrollment 142 Automatic DriveLock 142 change password 142 Disk Sanitizer 142 DriveLock 142 fingerprint reader reset...
