ProtectTools (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... Computer Setup. 40 Chapter 5 BIOS Configuration for Embedded Security, click Disable. 6. Click Apply, and then click OK in the HP ProtectTools window to save your notebook from unauthorized use. Enabling and disabling Automatic DriveLock hard drive protection When this password is set, it must first disable them before you can protect...
... Computer Setup. 40 Chapter 5 BIOS Configuration for Embedded Security, click Disable. 6. Click Apply, and then click OK in the HP ProtectTools window to save your notebook from unauthorized use. Enabling and disabling Automatic DriveLock hard drive protection When this password is set, it must first disable them before you can protect...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... select File > Ignore changes and exit. To exit Computer Setup, use Computer Setup for your computer, collect the following information: ● The product category is Notebook. ● The product family name, series number, and serial number (S/N) are provided on the system ROM. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which...
... select File > Ignore changes and exit. To exit Computer Setup, use Computer Setup for your computer, collect the following information: ● The product category is Notebook. ● The product family name, series number, and serial number (S/N) are provided on the system ROM. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which...
Notebook Tour
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Contents 1 Components Top components 1-2 Lights 1-2 Pointing devices 1-6 Buttons, switches and readers 1-8 Keys 1-11 Hotkey quick reference 1-12 Front components 1-13 Rear components 1-15 Right-side components 1-17 Left-side components 1-19 Bottom components 1-21 WLAN antennae 1-25 WWAN antennae (select models only 1-26 Additional hardware components 1-27 Labels 1-28 2 Specifications Operating environment 2-1 Rated input power 2-2 Index Notebook Tour ii
Contents 1 Components Top components 1-2 Lights 1-2 Pointing devices 1-6 Buttons, switches and readers 1-8 Keys 1-11 Hotkey quick reference 1-12 Front components 1-13 Rear components 1-15 Right-side components 1-17 Left-side components 1-19 Bottom components 1-21 WLAN antennae 1-25 WWAN antennae (select models only 1-26 Additional hardware components 1-27 Labels 1-28 2 Specifications Operating environment 2-1 Rated input power 2-2 Index Notebook Tour ii
Notebook Tour
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In the left pane of hardware installed in most computer models. Notebook Tour 1-1 You can also add hardware or modify your device configurations using Device Manager. ✎ Components included with the computer may vary by region and by model. Select Hardware tab > Device Manager. To see a list of the System Tasks window, select View system information. 3. The illustrations in this chapter identify the standard external features included in the computer: 1. Select Start > My Computer. 2. 1 Components This chapter explains the hardware features of the computer.
In the left pane of hardware installed in most computer models. Notebook Tour 1-1 You can also add hardware or modify your device configurations using Device Manager. ✎ Components included with the computer may vary by region and by model. Select Hardware tab > Device Manager. To see a list of the System Tasks window, select View system information. 3. The illustrations in this chapter identify the standard external features included in the computer: 1. Select Start > My Computer. 2. 1 Components This chapter explains the hardware features of the computer.
Notebook Tour
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Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. Off: The computer is in hibernation. (Continued) Notebook Tour Blinking: The computer is off or in standby. Component 1 Power lights* (2) 1-2 Description On: The computer is on. Components Top components Lights ✎ Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. Off: The computer is in hibernation. (Continued) Notebook Tour Blinking: The computer is off or in standby. Component 1 Power lights* (2) 1-2 Description On: The computer is on. Components Top components Lights ✎ Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Notebook Tour
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Green: A battery pack is always visible on the front of the computer. †There are 2 wireless lights. the other power light is charging. Notebook Tour 1-3 If the computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light is the only available power source has reached a low-battery condition. ...
Green: A battery pack is always visible on the front of the computer. †There are 2 wireless lights. the other power light is charging. Notebook Tour 1-3 If the computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light is the only available power source has reached a low-battery condition. ...
Notebook Tour
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On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, a wireless wide-area network (WWAN), and/or a Bluetooth device, is off or in standby. Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. Off: The computer is turned on. Components Component 1 Power lights* (2) 2 Wireless lights† (2) 3 Caps lock light Description On: The computer is on. (Continued) 1-4 Notebook Tour On: Caps lock is on. Blinking: The computer is in hibernation.
On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, a wireless wide-area network (WWAN), and/or a Bluetooth device, is off or in standby. Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. Off: The computer is turned on. Components Component 1 Power lights* (2) 2 Wireless lights† (2) 3 Caps lock light Description On: The computer is on. (Continued) 1-4 Notebook Tour On: Caps lock is on. Blinking: The computer is in hibernation.
Notebook Tour
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... is plugged into an external power source, the light stays off when all batteries in the computer are fully charged. Both display the same information. Notebook Tour 1-5 Components Component Description 4 Num lock light On: Num lock is on the front of the computer. Blinking amber: A battery pack that is close to...
... is plugged into an external power source, the light stays off when all batteries in the computer are fully charged. Both display the same information. Notebook Tour 1-5 Components Component Description 4 Num lock light On: Num lock is on the front of the computer. Blinking amber: A battery pack that is close to...
Notebook Tour
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... TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on the screen. To view and change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse. 1-6 Notebook Tour Components Pointing devices TouchPad (select models only) Component Description 1 TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on an external mouse. *This table...
... TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on the screen. To view and change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse. 1-6 Notebook Tour Components Pointing devices TouchPad (select models only) Component Description 1 TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on an external mouse. *This table...
Notebook Tour
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Functions like the right button on an external mouse. Pointing stick (select models only) Components Component 1 Pointing stick 2 Left pointing stick button 3 Right pointing stick button Description Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on an external mouse. Notebook Tour 1-7 Functions like the left button on the screen.
Functions like the right button on an external mouse. Pointing stick (select models only) Components Component 1 Pointing stick 2 Left pointing stick button 3 Right pointing stick button Description Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on an external mouse. Notebook Tour 1-7 Functions like the left button on the screen.
Notebook Tour
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Components Buttons, switches and readers ✎ Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. 1-8 Notebook Tour
Components Buttons, switches and readers ✎ Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. 1-8 Notebook Tour
Notebook Tour
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... located in the Help and Support Center. For information about changing default settings, refer to Windows, instead of a password logon. *This table describes default settings. Notebook Tour 1-9 If the computer has stopped responding and Microsoft® Windows® shutdown procedures cannot be set up. 5 Presentation button Starts the Presentation feature. 6 Volume...
... located in the Help and Support Center. For information about changing default settings, refer to Windows, instead of a password logon. *This table describes default settings. Notebook Tour 1-9 If the computer has stopped responding and Microsoft® Windows® shutdown procedures cannot be set up. 5 Presentation button Starts the Presentation feature. 6 Volume...
Notebook Tour
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.... ■ In standby, briefly press to exit standby. ■ In hibernation, briefly press to the user guides located in the Help and Support Center. 1-10 Notebook Tour If the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures cannot be used, press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to...
.... ■ In standby, briefly press to exit standby. ■ In hibernation, briefly press to the user guides located in the Help and Support Center. 1-10 Notebook Tour If the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures cannot be used, press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to...
Notebook Tour
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Component 1 esc key 2 fn key 3 Windows logo key 4 Windows applications key Description Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key. Displays the Windows Start menu. Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc key. Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer. (Continued) Notebook Tour 1-11 Components Keys ✎ Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this chapter.
Component 1 esc key 2 fn key 3 Windows logo key 4 Windows applications key Description Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key. Displays the Windows Start menu. Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc key. Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer. (Continued) Notebook Tour 1-11 Components Keys ✎ Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this chapter.
Notebook Tour
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... system information Press fn+f3 Power button fn+f4 fn+f8 fn+f8 fn+f9 fn+f10 fn+esc fn+esc or press enter 1-12 Notebook Tour Components Component Description 5 Embedded numeric keypad keys Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad. 6 Function keys Execute frequently used system...
... system information Press fn+f3 Power button fn+f4 fn+f8 fn+f8 fn+f9 fn+f10 fn+esc fn+esc or press enter 1-12 Notebook Tour Components Component Description 5 Embedded numeric keypad keys Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad. 6 Function keys Execute frequently used system...
Notebook Tour
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On: A digital card is being accessed. Supports 7 optional digital card formats: SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Duo (with adapter), SmartMedia card, and xD-Picture Card. Notebook Tour 1-13 Component 1 Display release latch 2 Speakers (2) 3 Digital Media Slot 4 Digital Media Slot light Description Opens the computer. Produce system sound. Components Front components ✎ Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
On: A digital card is being accessed. Supports 7 optional digital card formats: SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Duo (with adapter), SmartMedia card, and xD-Picture Card. Notebook Tour 1-13 Component 1 Display release latch 2 Speakers (2) 3 Digital Media Slot 4 Digital Media Slot light Description Opens the computer. Produce system sound. Components Front components ✎ Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
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Produce system sound. 1-14 Notebook Tour Components Component 1 Display release latch 2 Speakers (2) Description Opens the computer.
Produce system sound. 1-14 Notebook Tour Components Component 1 Display release latch 2 Speakers (2) Description Opens the computer.
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Notebook Tour 1-15 Component Description 1 Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. Ä The security cable is designed to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. Components Rear components ✎ Refer to act as a deterrent, but may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. 2 Power connector Connects an AC adapter. 3 Parallel port Connects an optional printer. 4 S-Video-out jack Connects an optional S-Video device such as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card.
Notebook Tour 1-15 Component Description 1 Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. Ä The security cable is designed to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. Components Rear components ✎ Refer to act as a deterrent, but may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. 2 Power connector Connects an AC adapter. 3 Parallel port Connects an optional printer. 4 S-Video-out jack Connects an optional S-Video device such as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card.
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Components Component Description 1 Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. Ä The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. 2 Power connector Connects an AC adapter. 1-16 Notebook Tour
Components Component Description 1 Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. Ä The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. 2 Power connector Connects an AC adapter. 1-16 Notebook Tour
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Connects a modem cable. Releases the media tray. Reads an optical disc. Component 1 USB ports (2) 2 1394 port 3 RJ-11 (modem) jack 4 Optical drive 5 Optical drive button 6 Serial port Description Connect optional USB devices. Connects an optional serial device. Components Right-side components ✎ Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. Notebook Tour 1-17 Connects an optional IEEE 1394 device, such as a camcorder.
Connects a modem cable. Releases the media tray. Reads an optical disc. Component 1 USB ports (2) 2 1394 port 3 RJ-11 (modem) jack 4 Optical drive 5 Optical drive button 6 Serial port Description Connect optional USB devices. Connects an optional serial device. Components Right-side components ✎ Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. Notebook Tour 1-17 Connects an optional IEEE 1394 device, such as a camcorder.