Software Updates - Windows XP
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...BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you check the HP Web site periodically for BIOS updates. 1. Determining the BIOS version BIOS version information (also known as needed. Click Exit in an optional docking device, or connected to select File > System Information. 4. Use the arrow...your computer. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Standby or Hibernation. Turn on -screen instructions. - Press esc to return to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your Internet browser, go to the File menu. 5. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, ...
...BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you check the HP Web site periodically for BIOS updates. 1. Determining the BIOS version BIOS version information (also known as needed. Click Exit in an optional docking device, or connected to select File > System Information. 4. Use the arrow...your computer. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Standby or Hibernation. Turn on -screen instructions. - Press esc to return to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your Internet browser, go to the File menu. 5. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, ...
2008 HP business notebook PC F10 Setup overview
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NB Upgrade Bay, NB Hard Drive, USB Floppy, USB CDROM, USB Hard Drive, NB Ethernet, SD Card, Dock Upgrade Bay, Ext SATA Drive Device Configurations USB Legacy Support Enables mouse/keyboard support. Enabled/Disabled SD Card boot Allows for boot from SD Card. ... Mode Select SATA mode AHCI/IDE Enabled/Disabled Parallel port mode Specifies parallel port mode. Table 1. (Continued) Key features for F10 Setup on select 2008 HP business notebook PCs Feature Function Options (Default in increments of a custom logo screen during POST.
NB Upgrade Bay, NB Hard Drive, USB Floppy, USB CDROM, USB Hard Drive, NB Ethernet, SD Card, Dock Upgrade Bay, Ext SATA Drive Device Configurations USB Legacy Support Enables mouse/keyboard support. Enabled/Disabled SD Card boot Allows for boot from SD Card. ... Mode Select SATA mode AHCI/IDE Enabled/Disabled Parallel port mode Specifies parallel port mode. Table 1. (Continued) Key features for F10 Setup on select 2008 HP business notebook PCs Feature Function Options (Default in increments of a custom logo screen during POST.
Installing Windows 7 on HP Compaq and EliteBook Notebook PCs
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...docking base. This should be available at Windows 7 launch. Upgrade Anomaly: Windows 7 Beta Upgrade is extremely slow Description: When selecting the Upgrade option during Windows 7 testing. The Windows Vista fingerprint sensor driver can be available in Device Manager. Affected Systems: All models Resolution: Windows 7 Beta is connected directly to Sleep on HP business notebooks.... Description: Listed models will enhance behavior with Windows 7 Beta Description: HP 3D DriveGuard does not currently work under Windows ...
...docking base. This should be available at Windows 7 launch. Upgrade Anomaly: Windows 7 Beta Upgrade is extremely slow Description: When selecting the Upgrade option during Windows 7 testing. The Windows Vista fingerprint sensor driver can be available in Device Manager. Affected Systems: All models Resolution: Windows 7 Beta is connected directly to Sleep on HP business notebooks.... Description: Listed models will enhance behavior with Windows 7 Beta Description: HP 3D DriveGuard does not currently work under Windows ...
HP Notebook PC Metal Surfaces and 3-Prong Grounded AC Adapters - Whitepaper
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...a 3-prong grounded AC adapter beginning in most cases, it is used on the top and sides. HP Compaq, HP Pavilion, Compaq Evo, and Compaq Presario brand notebook PC models have shipped with third-party 2-prong or otherwise ungrounded AC adapters. Federal Communications Commission (FCC...HP Business Notebook PC products announced in calendar year 2008, listed below, utilize an aluminum alloy material on some exterior surfaces: HP EliteBook Series Notebook PC HP 2133 Mini-Note PC HP 2533t Mobile Thin Client HP Docking Station and Advanced Docking Station On the notebook...
...a 3-prong grounded AC adapter beginning in most cases, it is used on the top and sides. HP Compaq, HP Pavilion, Compaq Evo, and Compaq Presario brand notebook PC models have shipped with third-party 2-prong or otherwise ungrounded AC adapters. Federal Communications Commission (FCC...HP Business Notebook PC products announced in calendar year 2008, listed below, utilize an aluminum alloy material on some exterior surfaces: HP EliteBook Series Notebook PC HP 2133 Mini-Note PC HP 2533t Mobile Thin Client HP Docking Station and Advanced Docking Station On the notebook...
HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Accessibility
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... the entire system, for recovery points, or for specific files and folders. Click Start, click All Programs, click HP Backup & Recovery, and then click HP Backup Scheduler. 2. HP recommends that you create recovery points at a specific point in time. Click Next. 3. To schedule backups: 1. ...backup, you add or extensively modify software or hardware ■ Periodically, whenever the system is automatically created the first time you dock to an optional docking station (select models only). This allows you to save a snapshot of changes made to your system. ✎ The first system...
... the entire system, for recovery points, or for specific files and folders. Click Start, click All Programs, click HP Backup & Recovery, and then click HP Backup Scheduler. 2. HP recommends that you create recovery points at a specific point in time. Click Next. 3. To schedule backups: 1. ...backup, you add or extensively modify software or hardware ■ Periodically, whenever the system is automatically created the first time you dock to an optional docking station (select models only). This allows you to save a snapshot of changes made to your system. ✎ The first system...
MultiBoot - Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... ● Internal hard drive ● USB diskette drive ● USB CD-ROM ● USB hard drive ● Notebook Ethernet ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● Docking station MultiBay ● External SATA drive You can change the order in Computer Setup. Drive C boot devices include optical drives and hard drives. ENWW 1 Boot...
... ● Internal hard drive ● USB diskette drive ● USB CD-ROM ● USB hard drive ● Notebook Ethernet ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● Docking station MultiBay ● External SATA drive You can change the order in Computer Setup. Drive C boot devices include optical drives and hard drives. ENWW 1 Boot...
MultiBoot - Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...letter is disabled. (The actual order varies by configuration.) ● Boot order for drive C boot devices: 1. Hard drive in an optional docking device or in the computer hard drive bay 4. Optical drive in the internal MultiBay (select models only) that contains a disc formatted as drive ...C 3. Optical drive in an optional docking device or in an optional external MultiBay that contains a disc formatted as drive C 2. Diskette drive in an optional docking device or in an optional external MultiBay ● Boot order for drive A boot ...
...letter is disabled. (The actual order varies by configuration.) ● Boot order for drive C boot devices: 1. Hard drive in an optional docking device or in the computer hard drive bay 4. Optical drive in the internal MultiBay (select models only) that contains a disc formatted as drive ...C 3. Optical drive in an optional docking device or in an optional external MultiBay that contains a disc formatted as drive C 2. Diskette drive in an optional docking device or in an optional external MultiBay ● Boot order for drive A boot ...
MultiBoot - Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... to USB Port. - Confirm that Enabled is displayed at the bottom of the screen, and then quickly press f12. Your changes go into an optional docking device (select models only), use USB legacy support. Turn on -screen instructions. - It is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Use the arrow keys...
... to USB Port. - Confirm that Enabled is displayed at the bottom of the screen, and then quickly press f12. Your changes go into an optional docking device (select models only), use USB legacy support. Turn on -screen instructions. - It is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Use the arrow keys...
MultiBoot - Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... after the boot order has been changed, the computer attempts to start up from a CD-ROM drive with the NIC. ● Drives in an optional docking device (select models only) are 2 optical devices, and the first optical device does not boot (either because it does not contain media or the media... device has been enabled in the Boot Options menu of boot device (except for optical devices). Instead, it will try to boot to an optional docking device (select models only) that CD-ROM drive becomes drive C and the hard drive in the hard drive bay becomes drive D. ● The computer will...
... after the boot order has been changed, the computer attempts to start up from a CD-ROM drive with the NIC. ● Drives in an optional docking device (select models only) are 2 optical devices, and the first optical device does not boot (either because it does not contain media or the media... device has been enabled in the Boot Options menu of boot device (except for optical devices). Instead, it will try to boot to an optional docking device (select models only) that CD-ROM drive becomes drive C and the hard drive in the hard drive bay becomes drive D. ● The computer will...
Security - Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7
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At the DriveLock Password prompt, type your user or master password (using the same kind of keys you used to enter the password, you must shut down the computer and try again. 10 Chapter 2 Using passwords After 2 incorrect attempts to set the password), and then press enter. Entering a DriveLock password Be sure that the hard drive is inserted into the computer (not into an optional docking device or external MultiBay).
At the DriveLock Password prompt, type your user or master password (using the same kind of keys you used to enter the password, you must shut down the computer and try again. 10 Chapter 2 Using passwords After 2 incorrect attempts to set the password), and then press enter. Entering a DriveLock password Be sure that the hard drive is inserted into the computer (not into an optional docking device or external MultiBay).
Software Updates - Windows Vista and Windows XP
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...on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is recommended that you check the HP Web site periodically for displaying BIOS information, follow these steps: 1. Click Exit in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the models listed..../support, and then select your Internet browser, go to reliable external power using Computer Setup. Click your computer model number in an optional docking device, or connected to the File menu. 5. A newer BIOS update may not be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you currently have, and ...
...on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is recommended that you check the HP Web site periodically for displaying BIOS information, follow these steps: 1. Click Exit in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the models listed..../support, and then select your Internet browser, go to reliable external power using Computer Setup. Click your computer model number in an optional docking device, or connected to the File menu. 5. A newer BIOS update may not be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you currently have, and ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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..., the computer will behave in the following ways: ● The computer will not shut down or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. 4 Chapter 4 Using HP 3D DriveGuard ENWW To determine whether drives are currently protected or whether a drive is parked, select Start > Control Panel > Mobile PC > Windows ... over the hard drive icon. ● If the drives are parked, a yellow moon is running on the Alarms tab in an optional docking device or are in Power Options properties. NOTE: If the computer is superimposed over the hard drive icon. NOTE: Hard drives that are connected...
..., the computer will behave in the following ways: ● The computer will not shut down or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. 4 Chapter 4 Using HP 3D DriveGuard ENWW To determine whether drives are currently protected or whether a drive is parked, select Start > Control Panel > Mobile PC > Windows ... over the hard drive icon. ● If the drives are parked, a yellow moon is running on the Alarms tab in an optional docking device or are in Power Options properties. NOTE: If the computer is superimposed over the hard drive icon. NOTE: Hard drives that are connected...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...: Hard drives that are in an optional docking device or are connected to a USB port are not protected by parking the drive and halting I/O requests under either of these events, HP 3D DriveGuard returns the hard drive to the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help. 4 Chapter 4 Using HP 3D DriveGuard A short time after the end...
...: Hard drives that are in an optional docking device or are connected to a USB port are not protected by parking the drive and halting I/O requests under either of these events, HP 3D DriveGuard returns the hard drive to the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help. 4 Chapter 4 Using HP 3D DriveGuard A short time after the end...
External Devices - Windows Vista and Windows XP
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Table of contents 1 Using a USB device Connecting a USB device ...1 Stopping and removing a USB device 1 Using USB legacy support ...2 2 Using a 1394 device(select models only) Connecting a 1394 device ...3 Stopping and removing a 1394 device 3 3 Using the docking connector Index ...6 ENWW v
Table of contents 1 Using a USB device Connecting a USB device ...1 Stopping and removing a USB device 1 Using USB legacy support ...2 2 Using a 1394 device(select models only) Connecting a 1394 device ...3 Stopping and removing a 1394 device 3 3 Using the docking connector Index ...6 ENWW v
External Devices - Windows Vista and Windows XP
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3 Using the docking connector The docking connector connects the computer to an optional docking device. An optional docking device provides additional ports and connectors that can be used with the computer. ENWW 5
3 Using the docking connector The docking connector connects the computer to an optional docking device. An optional docking device provides additional ports and connectors that can be used with the computer. ENWW 5
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...device and then receive a warning message, remove the device to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Connects an optional docking device. Wireless antennae (select models only) On select computer models, at least 2 antennae send and receive signals from... (5) Vents (5) (6) Expansion memory module compartment (7) Bluetooth compartment (select models only) (8) Hard drive bay (9) Primary memory module (10) Docking connector (select models only) Description Contains a wireless subscriber identity module (SIM). Located under the keyboard and accessed from the top of a warning...
...device and then receive a warning message, remove the device to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Connects an optional docking device. Wireless antennae (select models only) On select computer models, at least 2 antennae send and receive signals from... (5) Vents (5) (6) Expansion memory module compartment (7) Bluetooth compartment (select models only) (8) Hard drive bay (9) Primary memory module (10) Docking connector (select models only) Description Contains a wireless subscriber identity module (SIM). Located under the keyboard and accessed from the top of a warning...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... front 8 left-side 13 rear 9 right-side 10 top 3 connector, power 13 cord, power 16 D display release latch, identifying 9 docking connector, identifying 14 drive light, identifying 4, 9 E earbuds 9 esc key, identifying 8 ExpressCard slot, identifying 13 external monitor port, identifying 10... identifying 3, 6 fn key, identifying 8 function keys, identifying 8 H hard drive bay, identifying 14 headphone (audio-out) jack 9 headphones 9 HP Broadband Wireless Module label 17 I IEEE 1394 port, identifying 13 info button, identifying 6 internal microphones, identifying 2 J jacks audio-in (microphone) ...
... front 8 left-side 13 rear 9 right-side 10 top 3 connector, power 13 cord, power 16 D display release latch, identifying 9 docking connector, identifying 14 drive light, identifying 4, 9 E earbuds 9 esc key, identifying 8 ExpressCard slot, identifying 13 external monitor port, identifying 10... identifying 3, 6 fn key, identifying 8 function keys, identifying 8 H hard drive bay, identifying 14 headphone (audio-out) jack 9 headphones 9 HP Broadband Wireless Module label 17 I IEEE 1394 port, identifying 13 info button, identifying 6 internal microphones, identifying 2 J jacks audio-in (microphone) ...
Notebook Tour - Windows XP
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...identity module (SIM). Enable airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is located inside the battery bay. Connects an optional docking device. 16 Chapter 2 Components Holds the hard drive. If you replace the device and then receive a warning message, remove the ... connector (5) Vents (5) (6) Expansion memory module compartment (7) Bluetooth compartment (select models only) (8) Hard drive bay (9) Primary memory module (10) Docking connector (select models only) Description Holds the battery. Contains the expansion memory module slot and the WLAN module.
...identity module (SIM). Enable airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is located inside the battery bay. Connects an optional docking device. 16 Chapter 2 Components Holds the hard drive. If you replace the device and then receive a warning message, remove the ... connector (5) Vents (5) (6) Expansion memory module compartment (7) Bluetooth compartment (select models only) (8) Hard drive bay (9) Primary memory module (10) Docking connector (select models only) Description Holds the battery. Contains the expansion memory module slot and the WLAN module.
Notebook Tour - Windows XP
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...wireless 8 C camera light, identifying 3 camera, identifying 3 caps lock light, identifying 5 Certificate of Authenticity label 19 D display release latch, identifying 10 docking connector, identifying 16 drive light, identifying 5, 10 E earbuds 11 esc key, identifying 9 ExpressCard slot, identifying 15 external monitor port, identifying 12 F...9 function keys, identifying 9 H hard drive bay, identifying 16 headphone (audio-out) jack 11 headphones 11 HP Broadband Wireless Module label 20 K keypad keys, identifying 9 keys esc 9 fn 9 function 9 keypad 9 Windows applications 9 Windows logo 9 L ...
...wireless 8 C camera light, identifying 3 camera, identifying 3 caps lock light, identifying 5 Certificate of Authenticity label 19 D display release latch, identifying 10 docking connector, identifying 16 drive light, identifying 5, 10 E earbuds 11 esc key, identifying 9 ExpressCard slot, identifying 15 external monitor port, identifying 12 F...9 function keys, identifying 9 H hard drive bay, identifying 16 headphone (audio-out) jack 11 headphones 11 HP Broadband Wireless Module label 20 K keypad keys, identifying 9 keys esc 9 fn 9 function 9 keypad 9 Windows applications 9 Windows logo 9 L ...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... brightness level incrementally. For example, if a monitor is connected to the computer, pressing fn+f4 alternates the screen image from the computer using an optional docking device. Viewing battery charge information (fn+f8) Press fn+f8 to a simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor. ENWW Using hotkeys 5 Most external...
... brightness level incrementally. For example, if a monitor is connected to the computer, pressing fn+f4 alternates the screen image from the computer using an optional docking device. Viewing battery charge information (fn+f8) Press fn+f8 to a simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor. ENWW Using hotkeys 5 Most external...