End User License Agreement
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... local memory or storage device of the original Software Product's proprietary notices and that it is used only for use with all of the HP Product. IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THESE LICENSE TERMS, YOUR SOLE REMEDY IS TO RETURN THE ENTIRE UNUSED PRODUCT (HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE) WITHIN... OF THIS EULA. Reservation of using the Software INSTALLING, COPYING, Product. The term "Software Product" means computer software and may accompany the HP Product. Use. BY purposes of Rights. Notwithstanding the terms and conditions of the Software Product which constitutes non-proprietary...
... local memory or storage device of the original Software Product's proprietary notices and that it is used only for use with all of the HP Product. IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THESE LICENSE TERMS, YOUR SOLE REMEDY IS TO RETURN THE ENTIRE UNUSED PRODUCT (HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE) WITHIN... OF THIS EULA. Reservation of using the Software INSTALLING, COPYING, Product. The term "Software Product" means computer software and may accompany the HP Product. Use. BY purposes of Rights. Notwithstanding the terms and conditions of the Software Product which constitutes non-proprietary...
End User License Agreement
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...this EULA or if you provide in this EULA. 8. f. This EULA applies to updates or supplements to comply with /for your HP Product, whether in this EULA, and if applicable, the Certificate of the Software Product, your upgrade eligibility. 3. LIMITATION ON REVERSE... ENGINEERING. Recovery Solution. The use technical information you fail to the original Software Product provided by HP as other terms along with /for which the recovery solution was originally purchased. The transfer may not be used for restoring...
...this EULA or if you provide in this EULA. 8. f. This EULA applies to updates or supplements to comply with /for your HP Product, whether in this EULA, and if applicable, the Certificate of the Software Product, your upgrade eligibility. 3. LIMITATION ON REVERSE... ENGINEERING. Recovery Solution. The use technical information you fail to the original Software Product provided by HP as other terms along with /for which the recovery solution was originally purchased. The transfer may not be used for restoring...
End User License Agreement
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...RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT, OR OTHERWISE IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PROVISION OF THIS EULA, EVEN IF HP OR ANY SUPPLIER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AND EVEN IF THE REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. COMPLIANCE WITH ...EXPORT LAWS. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, HP AND ITS SUPPLIERS PROVIDE THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT "AS IS" AND WITH ALL FAULTS, AND HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, EITHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED...
...RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT, OR OTHERWISE IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PROVISION OF THIS EULA, EVEN IF HP OR ANY SUPPLIER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AND EVEN IF THE REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. COMPLIANCE WITH ...EXPORT LAWS. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, HP AND ITS SUPPLIERS PROVIDE THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT "AS IS" AND WITH ALL FAULTS, AND HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, EITHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED...
End User License Agreement
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... LAW. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. 13. This EULA (including any addendum or amendment to this EULA which is included with the HP Product) is subject to the Software Product or any HP policies or programs for support services conflict with respect to change without notice. Nothing herein should be liable for...of their respective companies. To the extent the terms of any other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of California, U.S.A. 15. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. CAPACITY AND AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT. You represent that you and...
... LAW. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. 13. This EULA (including any addendum or amendment to this EULA which is included with the HP Product) is subject to the Software Product or any HP policies or programs for support services conflict with respect to change without notice. Nothing herein should be liable for...of their respective companies. To the extent the terms of any other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of California, U.S.A. 15. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. CAPACITY AND AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT. You represent that you and...
Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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... Hard Drive Test If all other methods fail, use this checklist as a guide when trying to the notebook. Check AC adapter wiring and power connection to resolve problems when computer does not startup or boot properly....power at least 15 seconds. 3. Connect an external monitor to help with diagnostics testing Contact HP for at the notebook, contact HP for the sound of blinking LEDs or beeping tones to check display Remove all USB devices and...to blink or glow, and listen for technical assistance. HP Notebook PCs - Symptom: LEDs blink or computer beeps but computer fails to the...
... Hard Drive Test If all other methods fail, use this checklist as a guide when trying to the notebook. Check AC adapter wiring and power connection to resolve problems when computer does not startup or boot properly....power at least 15 seconds. 3. Connect an external monitor to help with diagnostics testing Contact HP for at the notebook, contact HP for the sound of blinking LEDs or beeping tones to check display Remove all USB devices and...to blink or glow, and listen for technical assistance. HP Notebook PCs - Symptom: LEDs blink or computer beeps but computer fails to the...
Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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... may display an error message on system failure to view error message Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message Search www.hp.com for terms in error message o Run Repair Your Computer o Run Last Known Good Configuration (Advanced) o Select Boot into Safe Mode and then ...blue screen or continually restarts Trying to restart the PC after an error message can usually bypass the error and the PC can run in Safe mode to start -up problems. Go to http://www.hp.com/go/helpandsupport Run HP Support Assistant www.hp.com/go/helpandsupport for latest updates Run Windows Update...
... may display an error message on system failure to view error message Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message Search www.hp.com for terms in error message o Run Repair Your Computer o Run Last Known Good Configuration (Advanced) o Select Boot into Safe Mode and then ...blue screen or continually restarts Trying to restart the PC after an error message can usually bypass the error and the PC can run in Safe mode to start -up problems. Go to http://www.hp.com/go/helpandsupport Run HP Support Assistant www.hp.com/go/helpandsupport for latest updates Run Windows Update...
HP TouchSmart User Guide - Windows 7
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...a trademark owned by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. Microsoft and Windows are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to... 582064-001 Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to change without notice. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are U.S. Some features may not be available on your computer.
...a trademark owned by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. Microsoft and Windows are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to... 582064-001 Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to change without notice. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are U.S. Some features may not be available on your computer.
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Also, do not place the computer directly on a hard, flat surface. iii Safety warning notice WARNING! The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of overheating the computer, do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950). Use the computer only on your lap or obstruct the computer ...
Also, do not place the computer directly on a hard, flat surface. iii Safety warning notice WARNING! The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of overheating the computer, do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950). Use the computer only on your lap or obstruct the computer ...
HP TouchSmart User Guide - Windows 7
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Table of contents 1 Features Identifying the installed hardware and software 2 Identifying hardware ...2 Identifying software ...2 Components ...3 Top components ...3 TouchPad ...3 Lights ...4 Keys ...5 Front components ...5 Right-side components ...6 Left-side components ...7 Display components ...8 Rear components ...9 Bottom components ...10 2 Networking Choosing an ISP ...12 Using Internet Services & Offers 12 Using ISP-provided icons 12 Using the Windows Connect to the Internet Wizard 13 Creating a wireless connection ...14 Identifying wireless icons and controls 14 Identifying ...
Table of contents 1 Features Identifying the installed hardware and software 2 Identifying hardware ...2 Identifying software ...2 Components ...3 Top components ...3 TouchPad ...3 Lights ...4 Keys ...5 Front components ...5 Right-side components ...6 Left-side components ...7 Display components ...8 Rear components ...9 Bottom components ...10 2 Networking Choosing an ISP ...12 Using Internet Services & Offers 12 Using ISP-provided icons 12 Using the Windows Connect to the Internet Wizard 13 Creating a wireless connection ...14 Identifying wireless icons and controls 14 Identifying ...
HP TouchSmart User Guide - Windows 7
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Protecting your WLAN 19 Roaming to another network 19 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only 20 Inserting a SIM 20 Removing a SIM 21 Using Bluetooth wireless devices 22 Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS 22 Connecting ... preferences 34 Using the action keys ...35 Using the hotkeys ...37 4 Multimedia Multimedia features ...39 Using the media activity keys ...40 Multimedia software ...41 Using HP TouchSmart software or HP MediaSmart software 41 Using multimedia software 41 Installing multimedia software from a disc 42 vi
Protecting your WLAN 19 Roaming to another network 19 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only 20 Inserting a SIM 20 Removing a SIM 21 Using Bluetooth wireless devices 22 Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS 22 Connecting ... preferences 34 Using the action keys ...35 Using the hotkeys ...37 4 Multimedia Multimedia features ...39 Using the media activity keys ...40 Multimedia software ...41 Using HP TouchSmart software or HP MediaSmart software 41 Using multimedia software 41 Installing multimedia software from a disc 42 vi
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Audio ...43 Adjusting the volume ...43 Connecting external audio devices 43 Webcam ...45 Adjusting webcam properties 46 Video ...47 Using the external monitor port 47 Connecting an HDMI device 47 Configuring audio for HDMI 48 5 Power management Shutting down the computer ...50 Setting power devices ...51 Using power-saving states 51 Initiating and exiting Sleep 51 Initiating and exiting Hibernation 51 Conserving power ...52 Using the battery meter ...52 Using power plans ...53 Viewing the current power plan 53 Selecting a different power plan 53 Customizing power plans 53 Setting ...
Audio ...43 Adjusting the volume ...43 Connecting external audio devices 43 Webcam ...45 Adjusting webcam properties 46 Video ...47 Using the external monitor port 47 Connecting an HDMI device 47 Configuring audio for HDMI 48 5 Power management Shutting down the computer ...50 Setting power devices ...51 Using power-saving states 51 Initiating and exiting Sleep 51 Initiating and exiting Hibernation 51 Conserving power ...52 Using the battery meter ...52 Using power plans ...53 Viewing the current power plan 53 Selecting a different power plan 53 Customizing power plans 53 Setting ...
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... ...69 Improving hard drive performance ...70 Using Disk Defragmenter 70 Using Disk Cleanup ...70 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 71 Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 71 Managing power with a parked hard drive 71 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 72 Replacing a hard drive ...73 Using external drives ...77 Connecting...
... ...69 Improving hard drive performance ...70 Using Disk Defragmenter 70 Using Disk Cleanup ...70 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 71 Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 71 Managing power with a parked hard drive 71 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 72 Replacing a hard drive ...73 Using external drives ...77 Connecting...
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Using antivirus software ...89 Using firewall software ...90 Installing critical security updates ...91 Installing an optional security cable ...92 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only 93 Registering fingerprints ...93 Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows 94 10 Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...96 Backing up your information ...97 Using Windows Backup and Restore 97 Using system restore points 98 When to create restore points 98 Create a system restore point 98 Restore to a previous date and time 98 Performing a recovery ...99 Recovering from ...
Using antivirus software ...89 Using firewall software ...90 Installing critical security updates ...91 Installing an optional security cable ...92 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only 93 Registering fingerprints ...93 Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows 94 10 Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...96 Backing up your information ...97 Using Windows Backup and Restore 97 Using system restore points 98 When to create restore points 98 Create a system restore point 98 Restore to a previous date and time 98 Performing a recovery ...99 Recovering from ...
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Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 113 Labels ...114 Index ...115 x
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 113 Labels ...114 Index ...115 x
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Then in the computer: ▲ Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. You may be prompted for your computer. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager. Identifying software To see a list of hardware installed in the System area, click Device Manager. Refer to improve the security of your permission or password for more information. Identifying the ...
Then in the computer: ▲ Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. You may be prompted for your computer. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager. Identifying software To see a list of hardware installed in the System area, click Device Manager. Refer to improve the security of your permission or password for more information. Identifying the ...
HP TouchSmart User Guide - Windows 7
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Functions like the right button on an external mouse. NOTE: When the TouchPad zone is active, the light is off. Components 3 Functions like the left button on an external mouse. Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on and off, quickly double-tap the TouchPad off indicator. Components Top components TouchPad Component (1) TouchPad off indicator (2) Left TouchPad button (3) Right TouchPad button (4) TouchPad zone Description To turn the TouchPad zone on the screen.
Functions like the right button on an external mouse. NOTE: When the TouchPad zone is active, the light is off. Components 3 Functions like the left button on an external mouse. Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on and off, quickly double-tap the TouchPad off indicator. Components Top components TouchPad Component (1) TouchPad off indicator (2) Left TouchPad button (3) Right TouchPad button (4) TouchPad zone Description To turn the TouchPad zone on the screen.
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Lights Component (1) Caps lock light (2) Mute light (3) Wireless light (4) TouchPad off indicator Description White: Caps lock is on. Amber: Computer sound is off . ● Off: The TouchPad is on . NOTE: Wireless devices are enabled at the factory. ● Amber: All wireless devices are off. ● Amber: The TouchPad is off . ● White: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on . 4 Chapter 1 Features
Lights Component (1) Caps lock light (2) Mute light (3) Wireless light (4) TouchPad off indicator Description White: Caps lock is on. Amber: Computer sound is off . ● Off: The TouchPad is on . NOTE: Wireless devices are enabled at the factory. ● Amber: All wireless devices are off. ● Amber: The TouchPad is off . ● White: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on . 4 Chapter 1 Features
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Displays the Windows Start menu. Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with an arrow key or the esc key. Keys Component (1) esc key (2) fn key (3) Windows logo key (4) Windows applications key (5) Action keys Front components Description Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key. Components 5 Executes frequently used system functions. Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the cursor.
Displays the Windows Start menu. Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with an arrow key or the esc key. Keys Component (1) esc key (2) fn key (3) Windows logo key (4) Windows applications key (5) Action keys Front components Description Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key. Components 5 Executes frequently used system functions. Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the cursor.
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NOTE: For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antenna free from obstruction. These notices are located in Hibernation, briefly slide the power switch to cycle on and off , slide the power switch to turn on the computer. ● When the computer is on . ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. ● When the computer is off during routine operation. Component (1) Fingerprint reader (select models only) (2) Rotate button (3) Power light (4) Power switch Description Allows a fingerprint...
NOTE: For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antenna free from obstruction. These notices are located in Hibernation, briefly slide the power switch to cycle on and off , slide the power switch to turn on the computer. ● When the computer is on . ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. ● When the computer is off during routine operation. Component (1) Fingerprint reader (select models only) (2) Rotate button (3) Power light (4) Power switch Description Allows a fingerprint...