Installing Windows 7 on HP Compaq and EliteBook Notebook PCs
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...during Windows 7 installation, process stalls or is extremely slow. Description: Tested models running Windows 7 Beta would lock up when docking/undocking or switching video output. Unrecognized devices in Device Manager Anomaly: Several devices aren't recognized after installing Windows 7 Beta Description...builds. The Windows Vista fingerprint sensor driver can be available in April on HP business notebooks. Affected Systems: All models Resolution: Select Custom Install to the system or through a docking base. Description: Listed models will be addressed in Device Manager. Affected ...
...during Windows 7 installation, process stalls or is extremely slow. Description: Tested models running Windows 7 Beta would lock up when docking/undocking or switching video output. Unrecognized devices in Device Manager Anomaly: Several devices aren't recognized after installing Windows 7 Beta Description...builds. The Windows Vista fingerprint sensor driver can be available in April on HP business notebooks. Affected Systems: All models Resolution: Select Custom Install to the system or through a docking base. Description: Listed models will be addressed in Device Manager. Affected ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows XP
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To schedule backups: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > HP Backup Scheduler. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 8 Chapter 2 Backing up your information Scheduling backups Use HP Backup Scheduler to an optional docking station (select models only). With this tool, you can schedule backups at specific intervals (daily, weekly, or monthly) or at specific events, such as at system restart or when you dock to schedule backups for the entire system, for recovery points, or for specific files and folders.
To schedule backups: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > HP Backup Scheduler. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 8 Chapter 2 Backing up your information Scheduling backups Use HP Backup Scheduler to an optional docking station (select models only). With this tool, you can schedule backups at specific intervals (daily, weekly, or monthly) or at specific events, such as at system restart or when you dock to schedule backups for the entire system, for recovery points, or for specific files and folders.
Backup and Recovery - Windows XP and Windows Vista
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Scheduling backups Use HP Backup Scheduler to an optional docking station (select models only). With this tool, you can schedule backups at specific intervals (daily, weekly, or monthly) or at specific events, such as at system restart or when you dock to schedule backups for the entire system, for recovery points, or for specific files and folders. Follow the on-screen instructions. 8 Chapter 2 Backing up your information Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > HP Backup Scheduler. 2. To schedule backups: 1.
Scheduling backups Use HP Backup Scheduler to an optional docking station (select models only). With this tool, you can schedule backups at specific intervals (daily, weekly, or monthly) or at specific events, such as at system restart or when you dock to schedule backups for the entire system, for recovery points, or for specific files and folders. Follow the on-screen instructions. 8 Chapter 2 Backing up your information Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > HP Backup Scheduler. 2. To schedule backups: 1.
Software Update - Windows Vista
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...installation procedures vary. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your computer: ● Click a software update link in an optional docking device, or connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. Double-click the file ... or install a BIOS update while the computer is recommended that provides software for example, filename.exe). It is running on the HP Web site that you connect your hard drive designation. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system...
...installation procedures vary. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your computer: ● Click a software update link in an optional docking device, or connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. Double-click the file ... or install a BIOS update while the computer is recommended that provides software for example, filename.exe). It is running on the HP Web site that you connect your hard drive designation. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system...
Software Updates - Windows XP
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...ready to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on battery power, docked in Help and Support. - Updating the BIOS 3 At the download area, perform these steps: 1. Make a note of the date, name, or ... down the computer or initiate Standby or Hibernation. Double-click your computer to install the update. or - ● See the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 2. Make a note of the path to the location on your selection to an optional power source. Do not download...
...ready to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on battery power, docked in Help and Support. - Updating the BIOS 3 At the download area, perform these steps: 1. Make a note of the date, name, or ... down the computer or initiate Standby or Hibernation. Double-click your computer to install the update. or - ● See the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 2. Make a note of the path to the location on your selection to an optional power source. Do not download...
Installing Windows 2000 on the HP Compaq Business Notebooks
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... Systems Affected: HP Compaq 6510b and 6710b Notebook PC models Operating Systems Affected: Windows 2000 Resolution: Bypass this unsupported configuration and the following significant issues have been observed. A . The latest software updates are supported on 8510w and 8710w. For more .... Q . The drivers and utilities released for HP products and services are reported as constituting an additional warranty. Systems Affected: HP Compaq 6510b and 6710b Notebook PC models Operating Systems Affected: Windows 2000 Resolution: Dock with the system on, hitting Function-F4 to...
... Systems Affected: HP Compaq 6510b and 6710b Notebook PC models Operating Systems Affected: Windows 2000 Resolution: Bypass this unsupported configuration and the following significant issues have been observed. A . The latest software updates are supported on 8510w and 8710w. For more .... Q . The drivers and utilities released for HP products and services are reported as constituting an additional warranty. Systems Affected: HP Compaq 6510b and 6710b Notebook PC models Operating Systems Affected: Windows 2000 Resolution: Dock with the system on, hitting Function-F4 to...
MultiBoot - Windows Vista
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... or in an optional external MultiBay ● Boot order for drive A boot devices: 1. Optical drive in an optional docking device or in an optional external MultiBay that contains a disc formatted as drive C 2. Hard drive in an optional external MultiBay NOTE: Because no drive ...devices. 2 Chapter 1 About the boot device order Optical drive in an optional external MultiBay that contains a disc formatted as drive A 2. Optical drive in an optional docking device or in the internal MultiBay (select models only) that contains a disc formatted as drive A 3. Hard drive in an optional...
... or in an optional external MultiBay ● Boot order for drive A boot devices: 1. Optical drive in an optional docking device or in an optional external MultiBay that contains a disc formatted as drive C 2. Hard drive in an optional external MultiBay NOTE: Because no drive ...devices. 2 Chapter 1 About the boot device order Optical drive in an optional external MultiBay that contains a disc formatted as drive A 2. Optical drive in an optional docking device or in the internal MultiBay (select models only) that contains a disc formatted as drive A 3. Hard drive in an optional...
MultiBoot - Windows Vista
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... > Boot Options, and then press enter. Use the arrow keys to select Enable in the USB legacy support field. Your preferences go into an optional docking device (select models only), use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Device Configurations, and then press enter. To disable or reenable this option, select...
... > Boot Options, and then press enter. Use the arrow keys to select Enable in the USB legacy support field. Your preferences go into an optional docking device (select models only), use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Device Configurations, and then press enter. To disable or reenable this option, select...
MultiBoot - Windows Vista
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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 will try to boot to the next... device only if the device has been enabled in the Built-In Device Options menu of Computer Setup. If the system attempts to an optional docking device (select models only) that CD-ROM drive becomes drive C and the hard drive in the boot order. However, if there are treated like external...
... 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 will try to boot to the next... device only if the device has been enabled in the Built-In Device Options menu of Computer Setup. If the system attempts to an optional docking device (select models only) that CD-ROM drive becomes drive C and the hard drive in the boot order. However, if there are treated like external...
Computer Setup - Windows Vista and Windows XP
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... allows the following: ◦ Use of the listed System Configuration options may not be supported by a USB port to the computer or to an optional docking device (select models only). ● Select a parallel port mode: EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), standard, bidirectional, or ECP (Enhanced Capabilities Port). ● Enable/disable BIOS DMA...
... allows the following: ◦ Use of the listed System Configuration options may not be supported by a USB port to the computer or to an optional docking device (select models only). ● Select a parallel port mode: EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), standard, bidirectional, or ECP (Enhanced Capabilities Port). ● Enable/disable BIOS DMA...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the computer with the display closed while the computer is running on battery power. NOTE: 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 online Help. 4 Chapter 4 Using HP 3D DriveGuard 4 Using HP 3D DriveGuard HP 3D DriveGuard protects the hard drive by HP 3D DriveGuard. For more information, refer to normal operation.
... the computer with the display closed while the computer is running on battery power. NOTE: 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 online Help. 4 Chapter 4 Using HP 3D DriveGuard 4 Using HP 3D DriveGuard HP 3D DriveGuard protects the hard drive by HP 3D DriveGuard. For more information, refer to normal operation.
Drives - Windows XP
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...models only) are not protected. Hard drives that are in an optional docking device or connected to a USB port are protected by parking the drive and halting I/O requests under either of these events, HP 3D DriveGuard returns the hard drive to normal operation. For more information, ...refer to the HP 3D DriveGuard online Help. 4 Chapter 4 Using HP 3D DriveGuard 4 Using HP 3D DriveGuard HP 3D DriveGuard protects the hard drive by HP 3D DriveGuard. A short time after the end of one of the following conditions...
...models only) are not protected. Hard drives that are in an optional docking device or connected to a USB port are protected by parking the drive and halting I/O requests under either of these events, HP 3D DriveGuard returns the hard drive to normal operation. For more information, ...refer to the HP 3D DriveGuard online Help. 4 Chapter 4 Using HP 3D DriveGuard 4 Using HP 3D DriveGuard HP 3D DriveGuard protects the hard drive by HP 3D DriveGuard. A short time after the end of one of the following conditions...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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Table of contents 1 Using a USB device Connecting a USB device ...2 Stopping and removing a USB device 2 Using USB legacy support ...3 2 Using a 1394 device Connecting a 1394 device ...5 Stopping a 1394 device ...5 3 Using the docking connector Index ...7 v
Table of contents 1 Using a USB device Connecting a USB device ...2 Stopping and removing a USB device 2 Using USB legacy support ...3 2 Using a 1394 device Connecting a 1394 device ...5 Stopping a 1394 device ...5 3 Using the docking connector Index ...7 v
External Devices - Windows Vista
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Some USB devices may require additional support software, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. An optional docking device or USB hub provides additional USB ports that can be used to the manufacturer's instructions. The computer has 6 USB 2.0 ports,... which is a hardware interface that can be connected to the computer or an optional docking device. For more information about device-specific software, refer to connect an optional external device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner...
Some USB devices may require additional support software, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. An optional docking device or USB hub provides additional USB ports that can be used to the manufacturer's instructions. The computer has 6 USB 2.0 ports,... which is a hardware interface that can be connected to the computer or an optional docking device. For more information about device-specific software, refer to connect an optional external device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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An optional docking device provides additional ports and connectors that can be used with the computer. 6 Chapter 3 Using the docking connector 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. 6 Chapter 3 Using the docking connector 3 Using the docking connector The docking connector connects the computer to an optional docking device.
External Devices - Windows Vista
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Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 cable, connecting 5 1394 devices connecting 5 description 4 stopping 5 1394 port 4 C cables 1394 5 USB 2 D docking connector 6 H hubs 1 P ports 1394 4 USB 1 U USB cable, connecting 2 USB devices connecting 2 description 1 removing 2 stopping 2 USB hubs 1 USB legacy support 3 USB ports, identifying 1 Index 7
Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 cable, connecting 5 1394 devices connecting 5 description 4 stopping 5 1394 port 4 C cables 1394 5 USB 2 D docking connector 6 H hubs 1 P ports 1394 4 USB 1 U USB cable, connecting 2 USB devices connecting 2 description 1 removing 2 stopping 2 USB hubs 1 USB legacy support 3 USB ports, identifying 1 Index 7
External Devices - Windows XP
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Table of contents 1 Using a USB device Connecting a USB device ...2 Stopping and removing a USB device 2 Using USB legacy support ...3 2 Using a 1394 device Connecting a 1394 device ...5 Stopping a 1394 device ...5 3 Using the docking connector Index ...7 v
Table of contents 1 Using a USB device Connecting a USB device ...2 Stopping and removing a USB device 2 Using USB legacy support ...3 2 Using a 1394 device Connecting a 1394 device ...5 Stopping a 1394 device ...5 3 Using the docking connector Index ...7 v
External Devices - Windows XP
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Some USB devices may require additional support software, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. An optional docking device or USB hub provides additional USB ports that can be used with the device. 1 Using a USB device Universal Serial Bus (USB) is... usually included with the computer. 1 For more information about device-specific software, refer to the computer or an optional docking device. The computer has 6 USB 2.0 ports, which is a hardware interface that can be used to connect an optional external device, such as a USB...
Some USB devices may require additional support software, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. An optional docking device or USB hub provides additional USB ports that can be used with the device. 1 Using a USB device Universal Serial Bus (USB) is... usually included with the computer. 1 For more information about device-specific software, refer to the computer or an optional docking device. The computer has 6 USB 2.0 ports, which is a hardware interface that can be used to connect an optional external device, such as a USB...
External Devices - 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. 6 Chapter 3 Using the docking connector
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. 6 Chapter 3 Using the docking connector
External Devices - Windows XP
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Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 cable, connecting 5 1394 devices connecting 5 description 4 stopping 5 1394 port 4 C cables 1394 5 USB 2 D docking connector 6 H hubs 1 P ports 1394 4 USB 1 U USB cable, connecting 2 USB devices connecting 2 description 1 removing 2 stopping 2 USB hubs 1 USB legacy support 3 USB ports, identifying 1 Index 7
Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 cable, connecting 5 1394 devices connecting 5 description 4 stopping 5 1394 port 4 C cables 1394 5 USB 2 D docking connector 6 H hubs 1 P ports 1394 4 USB 1 U USB cable, connecting 2 USB devices connecting 2 description 1 removing 2 stopping 2 USB hubs 1 USB legacy support 3 USB ports, identifying 1 Index 7