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Replacing the battery ...25 Using external AC power ...25 Testing an AC adapter ...26 Using HP CoolSense (select models only 26 5 External cards and devices ...27 Using Digital Media Slot cards (select models only 27 Inserting a digital card ...27 Removing a digital card ...28 Using ExpressCards (select models only 28 Configuring an ExpressCard 28 Inserting an ExpressCard 28 Removing an ExpressCard 29 Using smart cards (select models only 30 Inserting a smart card ...30 Removing a smart card ...31 Using a USB device ...31 Connecting a USB device 31 Removing a USB device ...32 Using ...
Replacing the battery ...25 Using external AC power ...25 Testing an AC adapter ...26 Using HP CoolSense (select models only 26 5 External cards and devices ...27 Using Digital Media Slot cards (select models only 27 Inserting a digital card ...27 Removing a digital card ...28 Using ExpressCards (select models only 28 Configuring an ExpressCard 28 Inserting an ExpressCard 28 Removing an ExpressCard 29 Using smart cards (select models only 30 Inserting a smart card ...30 Removing a smart card ...31 Using a USB device ...31 Connecting a USB device 31 Removing a USB device ...32 Using ...
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... power controls. Select Start > Shut down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information is unresponsive and you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is used throughout this guide to refer to both types of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB or video port...
... power controls. Select Start > Shut down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information is unresponsive and you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is used throughout this guide to refer to both types of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB or video port...
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... Sleep, the power lights turn on external power. Power settings and timeouts can initiate Sleep in Windows® Control Panel. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● Close the display. ● Select Start, click the arrow next to the screen. NOTE: If you have set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. Setting power options Using power...
... Sleep, the power lights turn on external power. Power settings and timeouts can initiate Sleep in Windows® Control Panel. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● Close the display. ● Select Start, click the arrow next to the screen. NOTE: If you have set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. Setting power options Using power...
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... to safely remove the device. 1. Remove the device. If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet. 3. Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● External optical drive (CD, DVD, and Blu-ray) ● MultiBay device Using the expansion port (select models only) The expansion port connects...
... to safely remove the device. 1. Remove the device. If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet. 3. Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● External optical drive (CD, DVD, and Blu-ray) ● MultiBay device Using the expansion port (select models only) The expansion port connects...
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... installing software, running on solid-state drives. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Using hard drives 37 After you do not need access to run more efficiently. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. NOTE: It is running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to AC power. 2. To run Disk...
... installing software, running on solid-state drives. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Using hard drives 37 After you do not need access to run more efficiently. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. NOTE: It is running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to AC power. 2. To run Disk...
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... must enter the administrator password to Setup Utility (BIOS). ● After this password is set, it is it displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. You can use the same password for a Windows security feature. Setting passwords in Setup Utility (BIOS) Password Administrator password* Function ● Protects access to access Setup Utility (BIOS). CAUTION: If you forget your administrator password, you access Setup Utility (BIOS). Setting passwords in Windows Password Administrator password User password QuickLock (select models only) Function...
... must enter the administrator password to Setup Utility (BIOS). ● After this password is set, it is it displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. You can use the same password for a Windows security feature. Setting passwords in Setup Utility (BIOS) Password Administrator password* Function ● Protects access to access Setup Utility (BIOS). CAUTION: If you forget your administrator password, you access Setup Utility (BIOS). Setting passwords in Windows Password Administrator password User password QuickLock (select models only) Function...
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... other operating systems, change the filter settings in the Configuration Options window. SoftPaq Download Manager checks the HP FTP site for SoftPaqs, and then download and unpack them. Using SoftPaq Download Manager 51 Using this tool, you are listed in the Product Catalog pane. If updates are found, they are available for all supported models. To download SoftPaqs: 1. The filters limit the number of options that is displayed in the SoftPaq Download Manager software to download a list...
... other operating systems, change the filter settings in the Configuration Options window. SoftPaq Download Manager checks the HP FTP site for SoftPaqs, and then download and unpack them. Using SoftPaq Download Manager 51 Using this tool, you are listed in the Product Catalog pane. If updates are found, they are available for all supported models. To download SoftPaqs: 1. The filters limit the number of options that is displayed in the SoftPaq Download Manager software to download a list...
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... Setup Utility (BIOS) To navigate and select in Setup Utility (BIOS), follow the on-screen instructions. - Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. Press f10 to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults. Using Setup Utility (BIOS) 53 To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) menus, choose one of the screen. 2. Displaying system information 1. Select the Main menu. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. Your changes...
... Setup Utility (BIOS) To navigate and select in Setup Utility (BIOS), follow the on-screen instructions. - Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. Press f10 to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults. Using Setup Utility (BIOS) 53 To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) menus, choose one of the screen. 2. Displaying system information 1. Select the Main menu. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. Your changes...
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... may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is complete. The hard drive designation is later than the BIOS version currently installed on -screen instructions. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Open Windows Explorer by following the on your hard drive where the BIOS update is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to download. 3. Using Setup Utility (BIOS) 55 During the download and installation, follow these instructions...
... may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is complete. The hard drive designation is later than the BIOS version currently installed on -screen instructions. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Open Windows Explorer by following the on your hard drive where the BIOS update is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to download. 3. Using Setup Utility (BIOS) 55 During the download and installation, follow these instructions...
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...displaying remaining charge 23 disposing 25 low battery levels 23 replacing 25 storing 24 Battery Check 22 battery information, finding 22 battery power 22 battery temperature 24 BIOS determining version 54 downloading an update 55 updating 54 Bluetooth device 2, 8 buttons media 13 power 18 volume 14 C cables 1394 32 eSATA 33 USB 31 checking audio functions 14 computer, traveling 24, 57 configuring audio for HDMI 17 configuring ExpressCards 28 connecting to a wired network 8 connecting to an existing wireless network 4 Connection Manager 3 conservation, power 24 creating a wireless connection...
...displaying remaining charge 23 disposing 25 low battery levels 23 replacing 25 storing 24 Battery Check 22 battery information, finding 22 battery power 22 battery temperature 24 BIOS determining version 54 downloading an update 55 updating 54 Bluetooth device 2, 8 buttons media 13 power 18 volume 14 C cables 1394 32 eSATA 33 USB 31 checking audio functions 14 computer, traveling 24, 57 configuring audio for HDMI 17 configuring ExpressCards 28 connecting to a wired network 8 connecting to an existing wireless network 4 Connection Manager 3 conservation, power 24 creating a wireless connection...
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...9 connecting a modem cable adapter 9 selecting a location setting 10 N network cable, connecting 11 network icon 2 O operating system controls 4 optical disc inserting 39 removing 40 optical drive 34 optional external devices, using 34 P passwords set in Setup Utility (BIOS) 45 set in Windows 45 ports DisplayPort 15 expansion 34 external monitor 15 HDMI 16 Intel Wireless Display 17 VGA 15 power battery 22 conserving 24 options 19 power button 18 power meter 20 power plans customizing 21 selecting 20 viewing current 20 power switch 18 power-on password creating 47 entering 47 managing 47 power...
...9 connecting a modem cable adapter 9 selecting a location setting 10 N network cable, connecting 11 network icon 2 O operating system controls 4 optical disc inserting 39 removing 40 optical drive 34 optional external devices, using 34 P passwords set in Setup Utility (BIOS) 45 set in Windows 45 ports DisplayPort 15 expansion 34 external monitor 15 HDMI 16 Intel Wireless Display 17 VGA 15 power battery 22 conserving 24 options 19 power button 18 power meter 20 power plans customizing 21 selecting 20 viewing current 20 power switch 18 power-on password creating 47 entering 47 managing 47 power...
HP 2000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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Starting Setup Utility NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to a USB port can prevent the computer from operating properly. To save your language selected is enabled. When a confirmation prompt with Setup Utility only if USB legacy support is displayed, press enter. 5. Errors can be used with your change takes effect immediately. 82 Chapter 5 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Use the arrow keys to enter Setup Utility. Turn on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Press f10 to select...
Starting Setup Utility NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to a USB port can prevent the computer from operating properly. To save your language selected is enabled. When a confirmation prompt with Setup Utility only if USB legacy support is displayed, press enter. 5. Errors can be used with your change takes effect immediately. 82 Chapter 5 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Use the arrow keys to enter Setup Utility. Turn on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Press f10 to select...
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... Sleep or Hibernation. Windows XP-Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to identify your selection to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Identify the BIOS update that are displayed on the screen after it has been downloaded to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Using Setup Utility 85 BIOS version information (also known as ROM...
... Sleep or Hibernation. Windows XP-Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to identify your selection to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Identify the BIOS update that are displayed on the screen after it has been downloaded to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Using Setup Utility 85 BIOS version information (also known as ROM...
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... 14 button components 8 buttons power 8 TouchPad 11 TouchPad on/off 11 C Cable Kit contents 23 spare part number 18, 23, 28 cables, service considerations 33 caps lock light 10 chipset, product description 2 components bottom 14 button 8 display 7 keys 9 left-side 12 lights 10 right-side 13 TouchPad 11 computer feet, locations 39 computer major components 17 computer part number 38 computer specifications 87 connectors, service considerations 33 D Digital Media Slot 12 display assembly removal 62 spare part numbers...
... 14 button components 8 buttons power 8 TouchPad 11 TouchPad on/off 11 C Cable Kit contents 23 spare part number 18, 23, 28 cables, service considerations 33 caps lock light 10 chipset, product description 2 components bottom 14 button 8 display 7 keys 9 left-side 12 lights 10 right-side 13 TouchPad 11 computer feet, locations 39 computer major components 17 computer part number 38 computer specifications 87 connectors, service considerations 33 D Digital Media Slot 12 display assembly removal 62 spare part numbers...
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... 12 light components 10 lights AC adapter 13 caps lock 10 drive 12 optical drive 13 power 10, 12 TouchPad 10, 11 webcam 7 wireless 10 M mass storage device precautions 34 removal 46 spare part numbers 24, 46 memory module product description 3 removal 45 spare part numbers 21, 28, 45 memory module compartment 14 memory module/wireless module compartment cover illustrated 26 removal 41 microphone location 7 product description 4 microphone jack 12 microphone module removal 64 spare part number 22, 28, 65 model description 39 model name 1 monitor port 12 N network jack 12 O operating system...
... 12 light components 10 lights AC adapter 13 caps lock 10 drive 12 optical drive 13 power 10, 12 TouchPad 10, 11 webcam 7 wireless 10 M mass storage device precautions 34 removal 46 spare part numbers 24, 46 memory module product description 3 removal 45 spare part numbers 21, 28, 45 memory module compartment 14 memory module/wireless module compartment cover illustrated 26 removal 41 microphone location 7 product description 4 microphone jack 12 microphone module removal 64 spare part number 22, 28, 65 model description 39 model name 1 monitor port 12 N network jack 12 O operating system...
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... description audio 4 chipset 2 display panel 3 Ethernet 4 external media cards 5 graphics 2 hard drives 3 keyboard 5 memory module 3 microphone 4 operating system 6 optical drive 4 pointing device 5 ports 5 power requirements 5 processors 1 product name 1 security 6 serviceability 6 video 4 wireless 4 product name 1, 38 product number 38 R removal/replacement preliminaries 33 procedures 38 right-side components 13 RJ-45 jack 12 RTC battery removal 72 spare part number 19, 30, 72 service tag 15, 38 serviceability, product description 6 Setup Utility (BIOS) 82 Speaker Kit, spare part number 19...
... description audio 4 chipset 2 display panel 3 Ethernet 4 external media cards 5 graphics 2 hard drives 3 keyboard 5 memory module 3 microphone 4 operating system 6 optical drive 4 pointing device 5 ports 5 power requirements 5 processors 1 product name 1 security 6 serviceability 6 video 4 wireless 4 product name 1, 38 product number 38 R removal/replacement preliminaries 33 procedures 38 right-side components 13 RJ-45 jack 12 RTC battery removal 72 spare part number 19, 30, 72 service tag 15, 38 serviceability, product description 6 Setup Utility (BIOS) 82 Speaker Kit, spare part number 19...
Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7
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...support, go to a wireless network ◦ Using the keyboard and pointing devices ◦ Replacing or upgrading the hard drive and memory modules ◦ Performing a backup and a recovery ◦ Contacting customer support ● Computer specifications HP Notebook Reference Guide ● Power management features To access this guide: ● Battery disposal information Select Start > All Programs > HP Help and Support > HP Documentation. Go to help you perform various tasks. Safety & Comfort Guide To access this guide: Select Start > All Programs > HP Help and Support > HP...
...support, go to a wireless network ◦ Using the keyboard and pointing devices ◦ Replacing or upgrading the hard drive and memory modules ◦ Performing a backup and a recovery ◦ Contacting customer support ● Computer specifications HP Notebook Reference Guide ● Power management features To access this guide: ● Battery disposal information Select Start > All Programs > HP Help and Support > HP Documentation. Go to help you perform various tasks. Safety & Comfort Guide To access this guide: Select Start > All Programs > HP Help and Support > HP...
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... digital or audio component. WARNING! Supports the following digital card formats: ● MultiMediaCard ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed. ● White: The computer is on. ● Blinking white: The computer is in (microphone) jack (7) Audio-out (headphone) jack (8) Digital Media Slot (9) Drive light (10) Power light Description Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects an optional USB device. Connects a network cable. Connects optional powered stereo...
... digital or audio component. WARNING! Supports the following digital card formats: ● MultiMediaCard ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed. ● White: The computer is on. ● Blinking white: The computer is in (microphone) jack (7) Audio-out (headphone) jack (8) Digital Media Slot (9) Drive light (10) Power light Description Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects an optional USB device. Connects a network cable. Connects optional powered stereo...
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... create using the recovery partition tools. Create these discs or flash drive carefully and keep them in the window. The next time you open HP Recovery Manager, you will need for recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. Guidelines: ● Purchase high-quality DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, or DVD+R DL discs. NOTE: HP Recovery Manager allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive that was preinstalled at the factory. If for some other reason you need to restore your system, this software...
... create using the recovery partition tools. Create these discs or flash drive carefully and keep them in the window. The next time you open HP Recovery Manager, you will need for recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. Guidelines: ● Purchase high-quality DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, or DVD+R DL discs. NOTE: HP Recovery Manager allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive that was preinstalled at the factory. If for some other reason you need to restore your system, this software...
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...switching 19 display switch, internal 10 drive light 9 E esc key, identifying 7 external monitor port 9 F f11 37 flicking TouchPad gesture 24 fn key, identifying 7 H hard drive installing 28 removing 27 hard drive bay, identifying 11 HDMI port, identifying 9 headphone (audio-out) jack, identifying 9 Help and Support action key 18 HP Recovery Manager 37 C caps lock light, identifying 5 Certificate of Authenticity label 43 components bottom 11 I input power 44 integrated webcam light, identifying 10 internal microphone, identifying 10 Internet connection setup 16 ISP, using 15 J jacks 9 audio...
...switching 19 display switch, internal 10 drive light 9 E esc key, identifying 7 external monitor port 9 F f11 37 flicking TouchPad gesture 24 fn key, identifying 7 H hard drive installing 28 removing 27 hard drive bay, identifying 11 HDMI port, identifying 9 headphone (audio-out) jack, identifying 9 Help and Support action key 18 HP Recovery Manager 37 C caps lock light, identifying 5 Certificate of Authenticity label 43 components bottom 11 I input power 44 integrated webcam light, identifying 10 internal microphone, identifying 10 Internet connection setup 16 ISP, using 15 J jacks 9 audio...