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... the screen. 2. NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in SUSE Linux Computer Setup, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices on -screen instructions. To start Computer Setup, follow these steps: 1. Errors can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is enabled. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu...
... the screen. 2. NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in SUSE Linux Computer Setup, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices on -screen instructions. To start Computer Setup, follow these steps: 1. Errors can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is enabled. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu...
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... the ESC key for intermittent problems that the start-up test and checks for Startup Menu" message is connected to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is displayed at the bottom of the screen, and then follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Follow the on-screen instructions to identify your computer model number in the...
... the ESC key for intermittent problems that the start-up test and checks for Startup Menu" message is connected to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is displayed at the bottom of the screen, and then follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Follow the on-screen instructions to identify your computer model number in the...
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...the need for a recovery flash drive: Restore and recovery 97 Access HP Recovery Manager in HP Recovery Manager, change the boot order for recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. Recovering using HP Recovery partition (select models only) The HP Recovery partition (select models only), allows you can only be used if the hard drive is displayed at system bootup. 4. Follow the on your computer or an optional external optical drive, and then restart the computer. - Insert the first recovery disc into a USB port on the screen. 2. Select Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive from...
...the need for a recovery flash drive: Restore and recovery 97 Access HP Recovery Manager in HP Recovery Manager, change the boot order for recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. Recovering using HP Recovery partition (select models only) The HP Recovery partition (select models only), allows you can only be used if the hard drive is displayed at system bootup. 4. Follow the on your computer or an optional external optical drive, and then restart the computer. - Insert the first recovery disc into a USB port on the screen. 2. Select Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive from...
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... boot order changing 97 changing HP Recovery Manager 92 bottom 14 buttons left TouchPad 8 power 10 right TouchPad 8 C cables, service considerations 29 caps lock light, identifying 9 chipset, product description 1 components bottom 12 display 5 front side 6 left side 7 right side 6 top 8 computer major components, illustrated 15 Computer Setup navigating and selecting 81 restoring factory settings 82 computer specifications 85 connector, power 7 connectors, service considerations 29 D deleted files restoring 90, 96 display assembly illustrated 16 removing 34, 66 spare part numbers...
... boot order changing 97 changing HP Recovery Manager 92 bottom 14 buttons left TouchPad 8 power 10 right TouchPad 8 C cables, service considerations 29 caps lock light, identifying 9 chipset, product description 1 components bottom 12 display 5 front side 6 left side 7 right side 6 top 8 computer major components, illustrated 15 Computer Setup navigating and selecting 81 restoring factory settings 82 computer specifications 85 connector, power 7 connectors, service considerations 29 D deleted files restoring 90, 96 display assembly illustrated 16 removing 34, 66 spare part numbers...
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... Windows 11 L labels Bluetooth 14 regulatory 14 serial number 13 service 13 wireless certification 14 WLAN 14 latch, battery release 12 left cover illustrated 22 legacy support, USB 81 lights AC adapter 7 caps lock 9 hard drive 8 mute 9 power 8, 9 RJ-45 (network) status 7 wireless 9 M mass storage devices illustrated 21 precautions 30 memory card reader, identifying 6 memory module illustrated 18 product description 1 removing 65 spare part number 24 microphone product description 2 minimized image creating 91 minimized image recovery 91 model name 1 mute light, identifying 9 N network jack...
... Windows 11 L labels Bluetooth 14 regulatory 14 serial number 13 service 13 wireless certification 14 WLAN 14 latch, battery release 12 left cover illustrated 22 legacy support, USB 81 lights AC adapter 7 caps lock 9 hard drive 8 mute 9 power 8, 9 RJ-45 (network) status 7 wireless 9 M mass storage devices illustrated 21 precautions 30 memory card reader, identifying 6 memory module illustrated 18 product description 1 removing 65 spare part number 24 microphone product description 2 minimized image creating 91 minimized image recovery 91 model name 1 mute light, identifying 9 N network jack...
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optical drive 2 pointing device 3 ports 3 power requirements 3 processor 1 product name 1 security 3 serviceability 3 video 2 wireless 2 product name 1 product name and number, computer 13 R recovering from the recovery discs 97 recovering the original system 96 recovery 96, 99 discs 89, 92 HP Recovery Manager 91, 96 media 92 options 90 starting 91 supported discs 89 system 91 USB flash drive 92 using HP Recovery media 90 recovery discs 93 recovery media 93 creating 89 creating using HP Recovery Manager 90 recovery partition removing 92 recovery, system 96 regulatory information regulatory ...
optical drive 2 pointing device 3 ports 3 power requirements 3 processor 1 product name 1 security 3 serviceability 3 video 2 wireless 2 product name 1 product name and number, computer 13 R recovering from the recovery discs 97 recovering the original system 96 recovery 96, 99 discs 89, 92 HP Recovery Manager 91, 96 media 92 options 90 starting 91 supported discs 89 system 91 USB flash drive 92 using HP Recovery media 90 recovery discs 93 recovery media 93 creating 89 creating using HP Recovery Manager 90 recovery partition removing 92 recovery, system 96 regulatory information regulatory ...
User Guide - Windows 7
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...software information 3 Front ...3 Right side ...4 Left side ...5 Display ...7 Top ...8 TouchPad ...8 Lights ...9 Button ...10 Keys ...11 Bottom ...12 Labels ...13 3 Connecting to a network ...14 Connecting to a wireless network ...14 Using the wireless controls 14 Using the wireless button 14 Using operating system controls 14 Using a WLAN ...15 Using an Internet service provider 15 Setting up a WLAN 15 Configuring a wireless router 16 Protecting your WLAN 16 Connecting to a WLAN 16 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only 17 Connecting to a wired network ...17 Connecting...
...software information 3 Front ...3 Right side ...4 Left side ...5 Display ...7 Top ...8 TouchPad ...8 Lights ...9 Button ...10 Keys ...11 Bottom ...12 Labels ...13 3 Connecting to a network ...14 Connecting to a wireless network ...14 Using the wireless controls 14 Using the wireless button 14 Using operating system controls 14 Using a WLAN ...15 Using an Internet service provider 15 Setting up a WLAN 15 Configuring a wireless router 16 Protecting your WLAN 16 Connecting to a WLAN 16 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only 17 Connecting to a wired network ...17 Connecting...
User Guide - Windows 7
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Using the webcam ...20 Using audio ...20 Connecting speakers ...20 Connecting headphones and microphones 21 Checking the sound ...21 Using video ...22 Connecting a VGA monitor or projector (select models only 22 Connecting an HDMI device 22 Configuring HDMI audio settings 23 Managing your audio and video files (select models only 24 5 Using the keyboard and pointing devices ...25 Using the keyboard ...25 Using ALT GR key combinations 25 Using the action keys ...25 Using the hot keys ...26 Using the keypad ...26 Using the integrated numeric keypad 26 Using the...
Using the webcam ...20 Using audio ...20 Connecting speakers ...20 Connecting headphones and microphones 21 Checking the sound ...21 Using video ...22 Connecting a VGA monitor or projector (select models only 22 Connecting an HDMI device 22 Configuring HDMI audio settings 23 Managing your audio and video files (select models only 24 5 Using the keyboard and pointing devices ...25 Using the keyboard ...25 Using ALT GR key combinations 25 Using the action keys ...25 Using the hot keys ...26 Using the keypad ...26 Using the integrated numeric keypad 26 Using the...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... and Support. NOTE: The administrator password can be used in a secure place away from the computer. Setting Windows passwords Password User password Administrator password Function Protects access to computer contents. You may also set up your power-on password, you cannot turn on page 31 for service, back up your passwords at the first password check before the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, you must enter the administrator password to access Setup Utility (BIOS...
... and Support. NOTE: The administrator password can be used in a secure place away from the computer. Setting Windows passwords Password User password Administrator password Function Protects access to computer contents. You may also set up your power-on password, you cannot turn on page 31 for service, back up your passwords at the first password check before the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, you must enter the administrator password to access Setup Utility (BIOS...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... computer it can disable programs, utilities, or the operating system, or cause them , and in Setup Utility (BIOS): 1. When a firewall is installed on a system, all data sent to protect all the computers on -screen instructions. Microsoft sends out alerts regarding critical updates. When the Startup Menu is installed on your computer and information Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on . ● Network-based firewalls-Installed between your...
... computer it can disable programs, utilities, or the operating system, or cause them , and in Setup Utility (BIOS): 1. When a firewall is installed on a system, all data sent to protect all the computers on -screen instructions. Microsoft sends out alerts regarding critical updates. When the Startup Menu is installed on your computer and information Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on . ● Network-based firewalls-Installed between your...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... system creating recovery media 52 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 5 S scrolling TouchPad gesture 29 security cable lock, installing 47 security cable slot, identifying 5 security, wireless 16 serial number, computer 13 service labels, locating 13 setting password protection on wakeup 31 setup of WLAN 15 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 45 shipping the computer 42 shutdown 35 Sleep exiting 30 initiating 30 slots memory card 3 security cable 5 software CyberLink PowerDVD 24 Disk Cleanup 41 Disk Defragmenter 40 software updates, installing 46 speaker openings, identifying 12 speakers connecting...
... system creating recovery media 52 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 5 S scrolling TouchPad gesture 29 security cable lock, installing 47 security cable slot, identifying 5 security, wireless 16 serial number, computer 13 service labels, locating 13 setting password protection on wakeup 31 setup of WLAN 15 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 45 shipping the computer 42 shutdown 35 Sleep exiting 30 initiating 30 slots memory card 3 security cable 5 software CyberLink PowerDVD 24 Disk Cleanup 41 Disk Defragmenter 40 software updates, installing 46 speaker openings, identifying 12 speakers connecting...
User Guide - Ubuntu
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... pointing devices Your computer allows easy on opening Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the bottom of the screen. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in combination with an external mouse. Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you have action keys or hot key shortcuts that are common to select preferred settings: 1. See Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) on page 40 for that key. Errors...
... pointing devices Your computer allows easy on opening Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the bottom of the screen. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in combination with an external mouse. Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you have action keys or hot key shortcuts that are common to select preferred settings: 1. See Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) on page 40 for that key. Errors...
User Guide - Ubuntu
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... on power management settings, programs running on the computer, screen brightness, external devices connected to the Quick Setup section of the printed Setup Instructions poster that manages how the computer uses power. For information regarding battery type, refer to the computer, and other factors. Removing or replacing the battery could affect your area for battery disposal. Viewing the current Power Settings ▲ Click the System menu icon at the far right of the top panel...
... on power management settings, programs running on the computer, screen brightness, external devices connected to the Quick Setup section of the printed Setup Instructions poster that manages how the computer uses power. For information regarding battery type, refer to the computer, and other factors. Removing or replacing the battery could affect your area for battery disposal. Viewing the current Power Settings ▲ Click the System menu icon at the far right of the top panel...
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... 22 D default settings, restoring 41 digital card inserting 27 DisplayPort connecting 12 drive media 19 E electrostatic discharge 50 entering a power-on password 37 entering an administrator password 37 external monitor port 10 F factory settings, restoring 41 fun things to do 1 H HDMI configuring audio 13 HDMI port connecting 12 Hibernation exiting 19 initiated during critical battery level 22 initiating 19 high-definition devices, connecting 12 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) downloading 42 using 41 hubs 25 I icons network 4 wired network 4 wireless 4 input power 48 installing optional...
... 22 D default settings, restoring 41 digital card inserting 27 DisplayPort connecting 12 drive media 19 E electrostatic discharge 50 entering a power-on password 37 entering an administrator password 37 external monitor port 10 F factory settings, restoring 41 fun things to do 1 H HDMI configuring audio 13 HDMI port connecting 12 Hibernation exiting 19 initiated during critical battery level 22 initiating 19 high-definition devices, connecting 12 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) downloading 42 using 41 hubs 25 I icons network 4 wired network 4 wireless 4 input power 48 installing optional...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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... 5 Locating hardware ...5 Locating software ...5 Front ...5 Right side ...6 Left side ...7 Display ...9 Top ...10 TouchPad ...10 Lights ...11 Button ...12 Keys ...13 Bottom ...14 Labels ...15 3 Connecting to a network ...16 Connecting to a wireless network ...16 Using the wireless controls 16 Using the wireless button 16 Using operating system controls 17 Sharing data and drives and accessing software 17 Using a WLAN ...17 Using an Internet service provider 18 Setting up a WLAN 18 Configuring a wireless router 18 Protecting your WLAN 18 Connecting to a WLAN 19 Using HP Mobile...
... 5 Locating hardware ...5 Locating software ...5 Front ...5 Right side ...6 Left side ...7 Display ...9 Top ...10 TouchPad ...10 Lights ...11 Button ...12 Keys ...13 Bottom ...14 Labels ...15 3 Connecting to a network ...16 Connecting to a wireless network ...16 Using the wireless controls 16 Using the wireless button 16 Using operating system controls 17 Sharing data and drives and accessing software 17 Using a WLAN ...17 Using an Internet service provider 18 Setting up a WLAN 18 Configuring a wireless router 18 Protecting your WLAN 18 Connecting to a WLAN 19 Using HP Mobile...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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... the BIOS version 56 Downloading a BIOS update 57 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 57 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 58 10 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...59 Creating recovery media and backups 59 Creating HP Recovery media 59 Restore and recovery ...60 Recovering using HP Recovery Manager 61 What you need to know 61 Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only 61 Using HP Recovery media to recover 62 Changing the computer boot order 62 Removing the HP Recovery partition (select models only 62 11 Specifications ...63 Input power...
... the BIOS version 56 Downloading a BIOS update 57 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 57 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 58 10 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...59 Creating recovery media and backups 59 Creating HP Recovery media 59 Restore and recovery ...60 Recovering using HP Recovery Manager 61 What you need to know 61 Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only 61 Using HP Recovery media to recover 62 Changing the computer boot order 62 Removing the HP Recovery partition (select models only 62 11 Specifications ...63 Input power...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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... Graphics 46 H hard drive light 8 HDMI configuring audio 26 HDMI port connecting 25 identifying 7, 23 headphones and microphones, connecting 24 headphones, connecting 24 Hibernation exiting 40 initiated during critical battery level 43 initiating 40 high-definition devices, connecting 25, 26 hot keys description 38 using 38 HP and third-party software updates, installing 54 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) downloading 58 using 57 HP Recovery Manager correcting boot problems 62 starting 62 HP Recovery media creating 59 recovery 62 HP Recovery partition recovery 61 removing 62 Hybrid Graphics...
... Graphics 46 H hard drive light 8 HDMI configuring audio 26 HDMI port connecting 25 identifying 7, 23 headphones and microphones, connecting 24 headphones, connecting 24 Hibernation exiting 40 initiated during critical battery level 43 initiating 40 high-definition devices, connecting 25, 26 hot keys description 38 using 38 HP and third-party software updates, installing 54 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) downloading 58 using 57 HP Recovery Manager correcting boot problems 62 starting 62 HP Recovery media creating 59 recovery 62 HP Recovery partition recovery 61 removing 62 Hybrid Graphics...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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...Disk Defragmenter 48 memory card reader, identifying 5 microphone, connecting 24 minimized image creating 61 minimized image recovery 61 Miracast-compatible wireless displays 26 mouse, external setting preferences 27 mute light, identifying 11 N network jack, identifying 7 num lock key, identifying 13, 38 O operating environment 63 optical drive, identifying 6, 22 original system recovery 61 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 53 Windows 53 pinching touch screen gesture 34 pinching TouchPad gesture 29 ports charging (powered) 23 HDMI 7, 23, 25 USB 2.0 6 USB 3.0 7, 23 power battery 41 power button...
...Disk Defragmenter 48 memory card reader, identifying 5 microphone, connecting 24 minimized image creating 61 minimized image recovery 61 Miracast-compatible wireless displays 26 mouse, external setting preferences 27 mute light, identifying 11 N network jack, identifying 7 num lock key, identifying 13, 38 O operating environment 63 optical drive, identifying 6, 22 original system recovery 61 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 53 Windows 53 pinching touch screen gesture 34 pinching TouchPad gesture 29 ports charging (powered) 23 HDMI 7, 23, 25 USB 2.0 6 USB 3.0 7, 23 power battery 41 power button...
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... item. ● To scroll up and down, click the up arrow or the down arrow key. ● To close open dialog boxes and return to the main Computer Setup screen, press esc, and then follow the on-screen instructions. - Starting Computer Setup NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to a USB port can prevent the computer from operating properly. Turn on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer).
... item. ● To scroll up and down, click the up arrow or the down arrow key. ● To close open dialog boxes and return to the main Computer Setup screen, press esc, and then follow the on-screen instructions. - Starting Computer Setup NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to a USB port can prevent the computer from operating properly. Turn on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer).
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... Windows 11 L labels Bluetooth 14 regulatory 14 serial number 13 service 13 wireless certification 14 WLAN 14 latch, battery release 12 left cover illustrated 23 legacy support, USB 81 lights AC adapter 7 caps lock 9 hard drive 8 mute 9 power 8, 9 RJ-45 (network) status 7 wireless 9 M mass storage devices illustrated 22 precautions 32 memory card reader, identifying 6 memory module illustrated 18 product description 1 removing 69 spare part number 24 microphone product description 2 minimized image creating 91 minimized image recovery 91 model name 1 mute light, identifying 9 N network jack...
... Windows 11 L labels Bluetooth 14 regulatory 14 serial number 13 service 13 wireless certification 14 WLAN 14 latch, battery release 12 left cover illustrated 23 legacy support, USB 81 lights AC adapter 7 caps lock 9 hard drive 8 mute 9 power 8, 9 RJ-45 (network) status 7 wireless 9 M mass storage devices illustrated 22 precautions 32 memory card reader, identifying 6 memory module illustrated 18 product description 1 removing 69 spare part number 24 microphone product description 2 minimized image creating 91 minimized image recovery 91 model name 1 mute light, identifying 9 N network jack...