Drives - Windows 7
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... complete. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to run on the hard drive so that you do not need access to improve the security of fragmented files, it works without supervision. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to your permission or password for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer...
... complete. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to run on the hard drive so that you do not need access to improve the security of fragmented files, it works without supervision. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to your permission or password for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer...
Drives - Windows 7
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... by pressing the power button. 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 With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Shut down...
... by pressing the power button. 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 With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Shut down...
Drives - Windows 7
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... a device driver, follow the instructions provided. Click your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. Click Install now to obtain HP device drivers: To use your computer model number in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Then in the product box, and then press enter. Proceed to restart the computer, save all open a window containing additional information. 6. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to step 6. 3. Select Start > Control Panel...
... a device driver, follow the instructions provided. Click your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. Click Install now to obtain HP device drivers: To use your computer model number in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Then in the product box, and then press enter. Proceed to restart the computer, save all open a window containing additional information. 6. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to step 6. 3. Select Start > Control Panel...
Drives - Windows 7
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..., restart your hard drive. To use Windows Update: 1. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting You can be prompted to enter settings before you will be set to automatically check for updates. 2. Follow the on your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click...
..., restart your hard drive. To use Windows Update: 1. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting You can be prompted to enter settings before you will be set to automatically check for updates. 2. Follow the on your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click...
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...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... not need access to your computer manually at least once a month. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to complete. Refer to run on a monthly schedule, but you can defragment your computer. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. After you start...
... not need access to your computer manually at least once a month. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to complete. Refer to run on a monthly schedule, but you can defragment your computer. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. After you start...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... remove the hard drive: 1. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer (1). 10 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the AC outlet. 5. Then shut down on by pressing the power button. Turn...
... remove the hard drive: 1. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer (1). 10 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the AC outlet. 5. Then shut down on by pressing the power button. Turn...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... installs default drivers for software updates on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. Windows scans your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of the display and on the service tag on bottom of these procedures to obtain HP device drivers. NOTE: If you type, search results are listed in the product box, and then press enter. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings...
... installs default drivers for software updates on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. Windows scans your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of the display and on the service tag on bottom of these procedures to obtain HP device drivers. NOTE: If you type, search results are listed in the product box, and then press enter. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings...
Drives - Windows Vista
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3. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. After the file is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to do so, restart your hard drive. Open your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click Security & Updates. 3. If prompted to your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. or - Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for updates to open a window containing additional information. 6. Follow the on your...
3. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. After the file is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to do so, restart your hard drive. Open your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click Security & Updates. 3. If prompted to your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. or - Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for updates to open a window containing additional information. 6. Follow the on your...
Drives - Windows Vista
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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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...Picture Card (XD) Type M On: The Digital Media Slot is not connected to external power. ● Off: The computer is in use. 8 Chapter 2 Components Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a highdefinition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. Left-side components Component (1) Power connector (2) 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...
...Picture Card (XD) Type M On: The Digital Media Slot is not connected to external power. ● Off: The computer is in use. 8 Chapter 2 Components Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a highdefinition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. Left-side components Component (1) Power connector (2) 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...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... 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 external VGA monitor or projector. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a highdefinition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. Connects a network cable. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory...
... 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 external VGA monitor or projector. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a highdefinition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. Connects a network cable. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. (5) TouchPad vertical scroll zone Scrolls up or down. (6) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. *This table describes factory settings. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. To view and change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration...
... TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. (5) TouchPad vertical scroll zone Scrolls up or down. (6) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. *This table describes factory settings. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. To view and change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... 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 Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of characters that could be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. The following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility: ● A password can be any combination of up to 8 letters and numbers and is...
... 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 Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of characters that could be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. The following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility: ● A password can be any combination of up to 8 letters and numbers and is...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... with your computer model, product category, and series or family. Refer to Windows Help for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for more information. 2. Prepare for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site. Some download packages contain a file...
... with your computer model, product category, and series or family. Refer to Windows Help for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for more information. 2. Prepare for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site. Some download packages contain a file...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to know the version of the screen, press f10. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. To download a BIOS update: 1. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable...
... Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to know the version of the screen, press f10. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. To download a BIOS update: 1. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... the operation of the device. 4 Updating software Click your operating system. 5. Click Install now to your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. To do so, restart your country or region. 2. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your hard drive. or...
... the operation of the device. 4 Updating software Click your operating system. 5. Click Install now to your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. To do so, restart your country or region. 2. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your hard drive. or...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... installing and troubleshooting the file. Install the updates. 1 Prepare for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site are explained in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Access the updates on the HP Web site. Some download...
... installing and troubleshooting the file. Install the updates. 1 Prepare for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site are explained in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Access the updates on the HP Web site. Some download...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Discarding Changes, and then press enter. To use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. To download a BIOS update: 1. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for your computer. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to download your hard drive. At the download area, follow these steps: a. b. When the Main menu is connected to download...
... Discarding Changes, and then press enter. To use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. To download a BIOS update: 1. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for your computer. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to download your hard drive. At the download area, follow these steps: a. b. When the Main menu is connected to download...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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or - Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click Install now to step 6. 3. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. Proceed to install the updated driver. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Select your hard drive. To do so, restart your computer after...
or - Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click Install now to step 6. 3. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. Proceed to install the updated driver. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Select your hard drive. To do so, restart your computer after...
