User Guide - Windows 8
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...and software information 3 Locating hardware ...3 Locating software ...3 Front ...3 Right side ...4 Left side ...5 Display ...7 Top ...8 TouchPad ...8 Lights ...9 Buttons ...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 16 Configuring a wireless router 16 Protecting your WLAN 16 Connecting to a WLAN 17 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only...
...and software information 3 Locating hardware ...3 Locating software ...3 Front ...3 Right side ...4 Left side ...5 Display ...7 Top ...8 TouchPad ...8 Lights ...9 Buttons ...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 16 Configuring a wireless router 16 Protecting your WLAN 16 Connecting to a WLAN 17 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only...
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... wireless network ...60 Backing up your software applications and information 60 Using an optional security cable lock 60 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 62 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...62 Updating the BIOS ...62 Determining the BIOS version 62 Downloading a BIOS update 63 Using System Diagnostics ...63 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...65 Creating recovery media and backups 65 Creating HP Recovery media 66 Restore and recovery ...67 Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery 68 Remove everything and reinstall Windows 68 Recovering using HP...
... wireless network ...60 Backing up your software applications and information 60 Using an optional security cable lock 60 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 62 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...62 Updating the BIOS ...62 Determining the BIOS version 62 Downloading a BIOS update 63 Using System Diagnostics ...63 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...65 Creating recovery media and backups 65 Creating HP Recovery media 66 Restore and recovery ...67 Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery 68 Remove everything and reinstall Windows 68 Recovering using HP...
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... Guide To access this guide. Resource Setup Instructions Windows 8 Basics guide Help and Support To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support from the Start screen, select My computer, and then select Warranty and services, or go to http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments. For U.S. More HP resources You have already used Setup Instructions to turn on the computer and locate this guide, select the HP Support Assistant...
... Guide To access this guide. Resource Setup Instructions Windows 8 Basics guide Help and Support To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support from the Start screen, select My computer, and then select Warranty and services, or go to http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments. For U.S. More HP resources You have already used Setup Instructions to turn on the computer and locate this guide, select the HP Support Assistant...
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... microphone. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as Secure Digital (SD). Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. WARNING! For additional safety information, see Using a USB device on and off during routine operation. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Left side Component (1) (2) External monitor port Vent (3) RJ-45 (network) jack (4) HDMI port (5) USB 2.0 port (6) Audio-in (microphone) jack (7) Audio-out (headphone) jack (8) Digital Media Slot...
... microphone. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as Secure Digital (SD). Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. WARNING! For additional safety information, see Using a USB device on and off during routine operation. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Left side Component (1) (2) External monitor port Vent (3) RJ-45 (network) jack (4) HDMI port (5) USB 2.0 port (6) Audio-in (microphone) jack (7) Audio-out (headphone) jack (8) Digital Media Slot...
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... are prompted to , open the Network Sharing Center. NOTE: If you want to connect to enter a security code. WARNING! If the wireless light is on. To access the Network Sharing Center, from the options displayed. For information about configuring and using Bluetooth devices, see the WLAN you do not plug a modem cable or telephone cable into an RJ-45 (network) jack. Connecting to a wired network 17 Click Connect. Select Set up a personal area...
... are prompted to , open the Network Sharing Center. NOTE: If you want to connect to enter a security code. WARNING! If the wireless light is on. To access the Network Sharing Center, from the options displayed. For information about configuring and using Bluetooth devices, see the WLAN you do not plug a modem cable or telephone cable into an RJ-45 (network) jack. Connecting to a wired network 17 Click Connect. Select Set up a personal area...
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... of apps. Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. Using audio On your HP computer, you can attach wired speakers to your computer by connecting them to create multimedia. WARNING! To connect wireless headphones or speakers to adjust the volume. Before connecting audio devices, be sure to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions. Component (7) (8) (9) (10) Audio-out (headphone) jack Audio-in (microphone) jack HDMI port External monitor port Description Produces sound when connected to the...
... of apps. Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. Using audio On your HP computer, you can attach wired speakers to your computer by connecting them to create multimedia. WARNING! To connect wireless headphones or speakers to adjust the volume. Before connecting audio devices, be sure to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions. Component (7) (8) (9) (10) Audio-out (headphone) jack Audio-in (microphone) jack HDMI port External monitor port Description Produces sound when connected to the...
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... keyboard. NOTE: An external USB mouse (purchased separately) can be used on the screen. Select computer models have special action keys or hot key functions on a touch screen (select models only). You can be connected to navigate the computer with your fingers scroll, swipe, pinch, and rotate to control the pointing device on a external mouse. The TouchPad light is off button. Under Devices and Printers, select Mouse. Using the TouchPad 25 Touch gestures can customize the touch gestures by changing settings, button configurations...
... keyboard. NOTE: An external USB mouse (purchased separately) can be used on the screen. Select computer models have special action keys or hot key functions on a touch screen (select models only). You can be connected to navigate the computer with your fingers scroll, swipe, pinch, and rotate to control the pointing device on a external mouse. The TouchPad light is off button. Under Devices and Printers, select Mouse. Using the TouchPad 25 Touch gestures can customize the touch gestures by changing settings, button configurations...
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... questions, and updates to quickly access information or perform functions with the appropriate action key. Most external monitors receive video information from an open app or the Desktop. Help and Support also provides automated troubleshooting tools and access to the system. f3 Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you to the Start screen from the computer using the external VGA video standard. f4 Switches the screen image between display devices connected to support.
... questions, and updates to quickly access information or perform functions with the appropriate action key. Most external monitors receive video information from an open app or the Desktop. Help and Support also provides automated troubleshooting tools and access to the system. f3 Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you to the Start screen from the computer using the external VGA video standard. f4 Switches the screen image between display devices connected to support.
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... about connecting external wireless devices, see the manufacturer's instructions. See Getting to know your computer, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner, or USB hub. USB 3.0 ports, also known as an optical drive or hard drive, or insert a digital storage card directly from your personal files. For added capacity or functionality, connect an external drive (purchased separately), such as SuperSpeed ports, are also compatible with software that must be installed. Some devices use minimal...
... about connecting external wireless devices, see the manufacturer's instructions. See Getting to know your computer, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner, or USB hub. USB 3.0 ports, also known as an optical drive or hard drive, or insert a digital storage card directly from your personal files. For added capacity or functionality, connect an external drive (purchased separately), such as SuperSpeed ports, are also compatible with software that must be installed. Some devices use minimal...
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... the Sleep state. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 4. The hard drive is the filing cabinet where you store your computer's performance. The memory capacity of the memory module slots. Disconnect all batteries before adding or replacing memory modules. Remove the wireless and memory module compartment cover from the computer: 52 Chapter 8 Maintaining your work easily, like your work area. From the Start screen, type disk, select Settings, and then select Free up disk space by touching...
... the Sleep state. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 4. The hard drive is the filing cabinet where you store your computer's performance. The memory capacity of the memory module slots. Disconnect all batteries before adding or replacing memory modules. Remove the wireless and memory module compartment cover from the computer: 52 Chapter 8 Maintaining your work easily, like your work area. From the Start screen, type disk, select Settings, and then select Free up disk space by touching...
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... the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. You will need this path when you connect your hard drive. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on -screen instructions. Using System Diagnostics 63 Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to determine if the computer hardware is functioning properly. Make a note...
... the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. You will need this path when you connect your hard drive. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on -screen instructions. Using System Diagnostics 63 Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to determine if the computer hardware is functioning properly. Make a note...
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... a previous point, automatically created. For more information, see Windows Help and Support. Restore and recovery 67 From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on page 69. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you wish to remove the recovery partition to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. System Restore allows you want to reset your computer using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions. ● If...
... a previous point, automatically created. For more information, see Windows Help and Support. Restore and recovery 67 From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on page 69. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you wish to remove the recovery partition to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. System Restore allows you want to reset your computer using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions. ● If...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...monitor port, identifying 20 F firewall software 59 fn key, identifying 11, 32 fun things to do 1 H hard drive bay, identifying 12 hard drive light 6 HDMI configuring audio 23 HDMI port, connecting 22 HDMI port, identifying 5, 20 Hibernation enabling 35 initiated during critical battery level 38 high-definition devices, connecting 22 hot keys description 32 display system information 33 using 32 HP and third-party software updates, installing 60 HP Recovery Manager 69 correcting boot problems 70 starting 69 HP Recovery media creating 66 recovery 70 HP Recovery partition 69 recovery 69 removing...
...monitor port, identifying 20 F firewall software 59 fn key, identifying 11, 32 fun things to do 1 H hard drive bay, identifying 12 hard drive light 6 HDMI configuring audio 23 HDMI port, connecting 22 HDMI port, identifying 5, 20 Hibernation enabling 35 initiated during critical battery level 38 high-definition devices, connecting 22 hot keys description 32 display system information 33 using 32 HP and third-party software updates, installing 60 HP Recovery Manager 69 correcting boot problems 70 starting 69 HP Recovery media creating 66 recovery 70 HP Recovery partition 69 recovery 69 removing...
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...webcam light, identifying 7, 19 internal display switch, identifying 7 internal microphone, identifying 7, 19 Internet connection setup 16 Internet security software, using 59 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 5, 20 audio-out (headphone) 5, 20 network 5 RJ-45 (network) 5 K keyboard hot keys, identifying 32 keys action 11 esc 11 fn 11 Windows applications 11 Windows logo 11 L labels Bluetooth 13 regulatory 13 serial number 13 service 13 wireless certification 13 WLAN 13 latch, battery release 12 lights AC adapter 4 caps lock 9 hard drive 6 optical drive 4 power 6, 9 TouchPad 8 webcam 7, 19 wireless...
...webcam light, identifying 7, 19 internal display switch, identifying 7 internal microphone, identifying 7, 19 Internet connection setup 16 Internet security software, using 59 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 5, 20 audio-out (headphone) 5, 20 network 5 RJ-45 (network) 5 K keyboard hot keys, identifying 32 keys action 11 esc 11 fn 11 Windows applications 11 Windows logo 11 L labels Bluetooth 13 regulatory 13 serial number 13 service 13 wireless certification 13 WLAN 13 latch, battery release 12 lights AC adapter 4 caps lock 9 hard drive 6 optical drive 4 power 6, 9 TouchPad 8 webcam 7, 19 wireless...
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... recovery 69 system restore point creating 65 restoring 67 T temperature 38 TouchPad buttons 8 TouchPad gestures pinching 27 rotating 27 scrolling 26 zooming 27 TouchPad light 8 TouchPad on/off button 8 TouchPad zone, identifying 8 traveling with the computer 13, 38, 55 troubleshooting AC adapter 39 turning off the computer 40 U unresponsive system 40 USB cable, connecting 42 USB devices connecting 41 description 41 removing 42 USB hubs 41 USB ports, identifying 4, 5, 19 using external AC power 39 using passwords 57 using the power meter and power settings...
... recovery 69 system restore point creating 65 restoring 67 T temperature 38 TouchPad buttons 8 TouchPad gestures pinching 27 rotating 27 scrolling 26 zooming 27 TouchPad light 8 TouchPad on/off button 8 TouchPad zone, identifying 8 traveling with the computer 13, 38, 55 troubleshooting AC adapter 39 turning off the computer 40 U unresponsive system 40 USB cable, connecting 42 USB devices connecting 41 description 41 removing 42 USB hubs 41 USB ports, identifying 4, 5, 19 using external AC power 39 using passwords 57 using the power meter and power settings...
HP 2000 Notebook PC and Compaq CQ58 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. Service tag and PCID label Service tag When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model description provided on the service tag. ● Product name (1). The part number helps a service technician to each screw's size and location during removal and replacement. This is the alphanumeric identifier used to...
Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. Service tag and PCID label Service tag When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model description provided on the service tag. ● Product name (1). The part number helps a service technician to each screw's size and location during removal and replacement. This is the alphanumeric identifier used to...
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... external power using the AC adapter. From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. You will need this path when you connect your hard drive. 100 Chapter 5 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics ENWW If no instructions are revealed, follow these steps: 1. The hard drive designation is downloaded...
... external power using the AC adapter. From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. You will need this path when you connect your hard drive. 100 Chapter 5 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics ENWW If no instructions are revealed, follow these steps: 1. The hard drive designation is downloaded...
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... Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you can choose to restore to restore your computer using HP Recovery Manager on page 113. 110 Chapter 7 Backing up data to remove all personal data, apps, and settings, and reinstall Windows. Even if you did not manually create a restore point, you can use the Factory Reset option of Windows Refresh or a reinstallation. Restore and recovery There are several options for installation through the Drivers...
... Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you can choose to restore to restore your computer using HP Recovery Manager on page 113. 110 Chapter 7 Backing up data to remove all personal data, apps, and settings, and reinstall Windows. Even if you did not manually create a restore point, you can use the Factory Reset option of Windows Refresh or a reinstallation. Restore and recovery There are several options for installation through the Drivers...
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... downloading an update 100 updating 99 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 113 buttons left TouchPad 9 optical drive eject 5 power 11 right TouchPad 9 TouchPad on/off 9 C cables service considerations 31 caps lock light identifying 10 chipset product description 2 components bottom 13 display 8 front 7 left side 6 right side 5 top 9 computer feet locating 38 spare part number 27 computer major components illustrated 15 computer reset 111 computer specifications 103 connectors service considerations 31 D deleted files restoring 110 Digital Media Slot identifying 6 display...
... downloading an update 100 updating 99 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 113 buttons left TouchPad 9 optical drive eject 5 power 11 right TouchPad 9 TouchPad on/off 9 C cables service considerations 31 caps lock light identifying 10 chipset product description 2 components bottom 13 display 8 front 7 left side 6 right side 5 top 9 computer feet locating 38 spare part number 27 computer major components illustrated 15 computer reset 111 computer specifications 103 connectors service considerations 31 D deleted files restoring 110 Digital Media Slot identifying 6 display...
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... 1 removing 96 spare part number 25, 26, 27 product description audio 3 chipset 2 display panel 2 Ethernet 3 external media cards 3 graphics 2 hard drive 3 keyboard 4 memory module 2 microphone 3 operating system 4 optical drive 3 pointing device 4 ports 3 power requirements 4 processor 1 product name 1 security 4 serviceability 4 video 3 wireless 3 product name 1 R recovery 110, 111 discs 109, 113 HP Recovery Manager 112 media 113 starting 112 supported discs 109 system 112 USB flash drive 113 using HP Recovery media 109 recovery media creating 108 creating using HP Recovery Manager 109...
... 1 removing 96 spare part number 25, 26, 27 product description audio 3 chipset 2 display panel 2 Ethernet 3 external media cards 3 graphics 2 hard drive 3 keyboard 4 memory module 2 microphone 3 operating system 4 optical drive 3 pointing device 4 ports 3 power requirements 4 processor 1 product name 1 security 4 serviceability 4 video 3 wireless 3 product name 1 R recovery 110, 111 discs 109, 113 HP Recovery Manager 112 media 113 starting 112 supported discs 109 system 112 USB flash drive 113 using HP Recovery media 109 recovery media creating 108 creating using HP Recovery Manager 109...