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Using SkyRoom (select models only 16 Video ...16 VGA ...16 DisplayPort ...17 HDMI ...17 Configuring audio for HDMI 18 Using HP MediaSmart (select models only 19 4 Power management ...20 Shutting down the computer ...20 Setting power options ...20 Using power-saving states 20...on wakeup 23 Using battery power ...23 Finding battery information in Help and Support in Windows 7 24 Using Battery Check in Windows 7 24 Displaying the remaining battery charge 24 Maximizing battery discharge time 24 Managing low battery levels 25 Identifying low battery levels 25 Resolving a low battery level...
Using SkyRoom (select models only 16 Video ...16 VGA ...16 DisplayPort ...17 HDMI ...17 Configuring audio for HDMI 18 Using HP MediaSmart (select models only 19 4 Power management ...20 Shutting down the computer ...20 Setting power options ...20 Using power-saving states 20...on wakeup 23 Using battery power ...23 Finding battery information in Help and Support in Windows 7 24 Using Battery Check in Windows 7 24 Displaying the remaining battery charge 24 Maximizing battery discharge time 24 Managing low battery levels 25 Identifying low battery levels 25 Resolving a low battery level...
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... Utility (BIOS) ...55 Starting Setup Utility ...55 Using Setup Utility ...55 Changing the language of Setup Utility 55 Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility 55 Displaying system information 56 Restoring factory default settings in Setup Utility 56 Exiting Setup Utility ...56 Updating the BIOS ...57 Determining the BIOS version 57 Downloading...
... Utility (BIOS) ...55 Starting Setup Utility ...55 Using Setup Utility ...55 Changing the language of Setup Utility 55 Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility 55 Displaying system information 56 Restoring factory default settings in Setup Utility 56 Exiting Setup Utility ...56 Updating the BIOS ...57 Determining the BIOS version 57 Downloading...
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...information, refer to Wireless Assistant icon in the notification area. Click the wireless icon in the Wireless Assistant tile, which is not displayed in the notification area, at the left of the taskbar. - Click the Help button. Click Properties. 3. Using... on or off using Wireless Assistant. Click Properties. 4. Click Close. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Windows Mobility Center. 2. Using HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) to turn wireless devices on or off A wireless device can be turned on or off using Wireless Assistant. Select the...
...information, refer to Wireless Assistant icon in the notification area. Click the wireless icon in the Wireless Assistant tile, which is not displayed in the notification area, at the left of the taskbar. - Click the Help button. Click Properties. 3. Using... on or off using Wireless Assistant. Click Properties. 4. Click Close. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Windows Mobility Center. 2. Using HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) to turn wireless devices on or off A wireless device can be turned on or off using Wireless Assistant. Select the...
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... the code, and then click OK to . 3. A list of other computers and accessories that the WLAN device is displayed. Windows XP 1. You can choose to manually search for and connect to a network or to verify the name and status of a wireless router or...problems. Windows 7 ▲ Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. For more information, select Start > Help and Support. A WLAN is displayed. NOTE: If no WLANs are linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point. You can choose to manually search for and connect to a network or...
... the code, and then click OK to . 3. A list of other computers and accessories that the WLAN device is displayed. Windows XP 1. You can choose to manually search for and connect to a network or to verify the name and status of a wireless router or...problems. Windows 7 ▲ Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. For more information, select Start > Help and Support. A WLAN is displayed. NOTE: If no WLANs are linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point. You can choose to manually search for and connect to a network or...
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... initially to connect to your computer is successful, your WLAN. Some computers include a preinstalled SIM. For additional information, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/mobilebroadband (U.S. Close the display. 3. Roaming to another network When you move your computer within range of the serial number. Then shut down the computer...
... initially to connect to your computer is successful, your WLAN. Some computers include a preinstalled SIM. For additional information, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/mobilebroadband (U.S. Close the display. 3. Roaming to another network When you move your computer within range of the serial number. Then shut down the computer...
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...Bluetooth is off or in on one computer with Bluetooth as a gateway through the operating system. 2. Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) HP does not recommend setting up a personal area network (PAN) of the computers, the other computers may not be able to connect to the...pressing the power button. Turn on the computer. Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, refer to the computer. 4. Close the display. 3. Remove the battery. 6. The strength of Bluetooth and the Windows operating system. 8 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) Shut down the computer...
...Bluetooth is off or in on one computer with Bluetooth as a gateway through the operating system. 2. Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) HP does not recommend setting up a personal area network (PAN) of the computers, the other computers may not be able to connect to the...pressing the power button. Turn on the computer. Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, refer to the computer. 4. Close the display. 3. Remove the battery. 6. The strength of Bluetooth and the Windows operating system. 8 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) Shut down the computer...
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... Windows 7 1. Click Region and Language. 4. Adding new locations when traveling On a new computer, the only location setting available to the modem is displayed under Location. To connect the modem to display your location. Click Clock, Language, and Region. 3. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Click Regional and Language Options. Plug the modem cable into...
... Windows 7 1. Click Region and Language. 4. Adding new locations when traveling On a new computer, the only location setting available to the modem is displayed under Location. To connect the modem to display your location. Click Clock, Language, and Region. 3. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Click Regional and Language Options. Plug the modem cable into...
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... home country or region configuration, add a new configuration for any time. The modem may not function properly if the correct country or region selection is displayed.) 7. Select Start > Devices and Printers. 2. The New Location window opens. 5. Enter the area code, a carrier code (if necessary), and the number for accessing an outside...
... home country or region configuration, add a new configuration for any time. The modem may not function properly if the correct country or region selection is displayed.) 7. Select Start > Devices and Printers. 2. The New Location window opens. 5. Enter the area code, a carrier code (if necessary), and the number for accessing an outside...
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...). 9. If the network cable contains noise suppression circuitry (1), which prevents interference from the Country/region list. (If you could add a setting named "Work" that is displayed.) 8. Select a country or region from TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable (2) toward the computer. Enter the area code, a carrier code...
...). 9. If the network cable contains noise suppression circuitry (1), which prevents interference from the Country/region list. (If you could add a setting named "Work" that is displayed.) 8. Select a country or region from TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable (2) toward the computer. Enter the area code, a carrier code...
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... software Help. For information on how to access the webcam, refer to the computer. 16 Chapter 3 Multimedia Using SkyRoom (select models only) HP SkyRoom is an analog display interface that participants across the world can preview and save the photo or video recording. For more of the...VGA The external monitor port, or VGA port, is a video tool that allows video conferencing and desktop sharing so that connects an external VGA display device such as an external VGA monitor or a VGA projector to the Getting Started guide. Webcam (select models only) Some computers include an ...
... software Help. For information on how to access the webcam, refer to the computer. 16 Chapter 3 Multimedia Using SkyRoom (select models only) HP SkyRoom is an analog display interface that participants across the world can preview and save the photo or video recording. For more of the...VGA The external monitor port, or VGA port, is a video tool that allows video conferencing and desktop sharing so that connects an external VGA display device such as an external VGA monitor or a VGA projector to the Getting Started guide. Webcam (select models only) Some computers include an ...
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... on switching the screen image, refer to any compatible digital or audio component. Video 17 DisplayPort The DisplayPort connects a digital display device such as a high-definition television, or to your Getting Started guide. NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI...projector. The DisplayPort delivers higher performance than the VGA external monitor port and improves digital connectivity. ▲ To connect a digital display device, connect the device cable to the external monitor port. HDMI The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port connects the computer...
... on switching the screen image, refer to any compatible digital or audio component. Video 17 DisplayPort The DisplayPort connects a digital display device such as a high-definition television, or to your Getting Started guide. NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI...projector. The DisplayPort delivers higher performance than the VGA external monitor port and improves digital connectivity. ▲ To connect a digital display device, connect the device cable to the external monitor port. HDMI The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port connects the computer...
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... the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on the HDMI device. Connect one end of the taskbar, and then click Playback devices. 2. Click Set Default, and then click OK. Configuring audio for ...
... the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on the HDMI device. Connect one end of the taskbar, and then click Playback devices. 2. Click Set Default, and then click OK. Configuring audio for ...
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... of the procedures are unable to use the Windows Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. 4 Power management NOTE: A computer may have been registered to a network domain, the button you click is called Shut Down instead of Turn Off...
... of the procedures are unable to use the Windows Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. 4 Power management NOTE: A computer may have been registered to a network domain, the button you click is called Shut Down instead of Turn Off...
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... is set at the factory to initiate Sleep after a period of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● Close the display. ● Windows 7-Select Start, click the arrow next to a disc or an external media card. Power settings and timeouts can initiate Sleep in...power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Windows XP-Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Stand By. When Sleep is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard. ● Tap or swipe the TouchPad. Windows XP-Select Start > Turn Off Computer, and then hold down...
... is set at the factory to initiate Sleep after a period of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● Close the display. ● Windows 7-Select Start, click the arrow next to a disc or an external media card. Power settings and timeouts can initiate Sleep in...power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Windows XP-Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Stand By. When Sleep is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard. ● Tap or swipe the TouchPad. Windows XP-Select Start > Turn Off Computer, and then hold down...
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Power plans can help you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan (or power scheme in Windows XP), move the pointer over the power meter icon... Change plan settings. 22 Chapter 4 Power management Customizing power plans Windows 7 1. The power meter allows you conserve power or maximize performance. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. Click the power meter icon in the notification area, and then select a power ...
Power plans can help you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan (or power scheme in Windows XP), move the pointer over the power meter icon... Change plan settings. 22 Chapter 4 Power management Customizing power plans Windows 7 1. The power meter allows you conserve power or maximize performance. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. Click the power meter icon in the notification area, and then select a power ...
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...power scheme from the computer. Setting password protection on page 28. In the left pane, click Require a password on increasing or decreasing display brightness, refer to create a user account password or change your current user account password, click Create or change your changes. NOTE: If.... 3. Click OK. For more information, refer to Switching between graphic modes to save battery life. If you disconnect AC power, the display brightness is not plugged into external AC power, the computer runs on batteries settings as needed . 4. Right-click the Power Meter icon ...
...power scheme from the computer. Setting password protection on page 28. In the left pane, click Require a password on increasing or decreasing display brightness, refer to create a user account password or change your current user account password, click Create or change your changes. NOTE: If.... 3. Click OK. For more information, refer to Switching between graphic modes to save battery life. If you disconnect AC power, the display brightness is not plugged into external AC power, the computer runs on batteries settings as needed . 4. Right-click the Power Meter icon ...
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...use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP. Tips for Battery Check to maximize battery life ● Information on the display. ● Remove the battery from the computer when it is not being ... following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected to the computer. NOTE: The computer must be connected to external power for maximizing battery discharge time: ...
...use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP. Tips for Battery Check to maximize battery life ● Information on the display. ● Remove the battery from the computer when it is not being ... following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected to the computer. NOTE: The computer must be connected to external power for maximizing battery discharge time: ...
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...● The battery begins to charge. ● If the computer is turned on connecting to AC power, refer to battery power. ● The display brightness is supplied through an approved AC adapter or an optional docking or expansion device. Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard...save battery life. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. External AC power is automatically decreased to external AC power, the following conditions: WARNING!
...● The battery begins to charge. ● If the computer is turned on connecting to AC power, refer to battery power. ● The display brightness is supplied through an approved AC adapter or an optional docking or expansion device. Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard...save battery life. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. External AC power is automatically decreased to external AC power, the following conditions: WARNING!
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... if the computer exhibits any of the following symptoms when it is connected to AC power: ● The computer does not turn on. ● The display does not turn on, the AC adapter is working properly. ● If the power lights remain off .
... if the computer exhibits any of the following symptoms when it is connected to AC power: ● The computer does not turn on. ● The display does not turn on, the AC adapter is working properly. ● If the power lights remain off .
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... digital card. 2. Hold the card label-side up, with other computers. Removing a digital card CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of options may be displayed. To determine the digital card formats that are often used with digital media-equipped cameras and PDAs as well as with the connectors facing the...
... digital card. 2. Hold the card label-side up, with other computers. Removing a digital card CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of options may be displayed. To determine the digital card formats that are often used with digital media-equipped cameras and PDAs as well as with the connectors facing the...