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...38 Removing a smart card ...38 Using a USB device ...38 Connecting a USB device 38 Removing a USB device ...39 Using 1394 devices (select models only 39 Connecting a 1394 device 40 Removing a 1394 device 40 Using an eSATA device (select models only 40 Connecting an eSATA device 41 Removing an eSATA device 41 Using optional external devices ...42 Using optional external drives 42 Using the expansion port (select models only 42 Using the docking connector (select models only 43 6 Drives ...44 Handling drives ...44 Using hard drives ...45 Improving hard drive performance 45 Using Disk...
...38 Removing a smart card ...38 Using a USB device ...38 Connecting a USB device 38 Removing a USB device ...39 Using 1394 devices (select models only 39 Connecting a 1394 device 40 Removing a 1394 device 40 Using an eSATA device (select models only 40 Connecting an eSATA device 41 Removing an eSATA device 41 Using optional external devices ...42 Using optional external drives 42 Using the expansion port (select models only 42 Using the docking connector (select models only 43 6 Drives ...44 Handling drives ...44 Using hard drives ...45 Improving hard drive performance 45 Using Disk...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... access the Internet. 6 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) Check with your computer and wireless router off on . As your wireless signals travel) depends on WLAN implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from the list. ● If the network is unsecured, a warning is connected to create a new network connection. Windows XP 1. Type the code, and then click Connect to . 3. You can be sure that is displayed. Setting up a connection or network. NOTE: The functional...
... access the Internet. 6 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) Check with your computer and wireless router off on . As your wireless signals travel) depends on WLAN implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from the list. ● If the network is unsecured, a warning is connected to create a new network connection. Windows XP 1. Type the code, and then click Connect to . 3. You can be sure that is displayed. Setting up a connection or network. NOTE: The functional...
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... 2 Networking (select models only) Shut down the computer. Replace the battery. 8. Inserting a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, refer to the computer. 4. Shut down the computer. Remove the battery. 6. Then shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the Getting Started guide. 1. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is off or in on by pressing the power button...
... 2 Networking (select models only) Shut down the computer. Replace the battery. 8. Inserting a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, refer to the computer. 4. Shut down the computer. Remove the battery. 6. Then shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the Getting Started guide. 1. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is off or in on by pressing the power button...
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... contacts manually. Video Your computer may have one or more information, refer to the computer. Webcam (select models only) 17 Save the file to take a photo or record a video. To check the recording functions on the taskbar, or select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices. Click the recording button and speak into the microphone and record sound in real time. The webcam software enables you...
... contacts manually. Video Your computer may have one or more information, refer to the computer. Webcam (select models only) 17 Save the file to take a photo or record a video. To check the recording functions on the taskbar, or select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices. Click the recording button and speak into the microphone and record sound in real time. The webcam software enables you...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... Power button. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is saved to memory, letting you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. To exit Sleep: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on external power. When Sleep is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Windows XP-Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Stand By. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is set at the factory: Sleep...
... Power button. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is saved to memory, letting you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. To exit Sleep: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on external power. When Sleep is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Windows XP-Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Stand By. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is set at the factory: Sleep...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... the brightness on the display. ● Remove the battery from the computer when it is the sole power source for Battery Check to the Getting Started guide. - Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshoot > Power, Thermal and Mechanical. 3. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is not being used or charged. ● Store the battery in a cool, dry location. ● Windows 7-Select the Power saver setting in the notification area, at the factory...
... the brightness on the display. ● Remove the battery from the computer when it is the sole power source for Battery Check to the Getting Started guide. - Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshoot > Power, Thermal and Mechanical. 3. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is not being used or charged. ● Store the battery in a cool, dry location. ● Windows 7-Select the Power saver setting in the notification area, at the factory...
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... Card eject button again to the computer and external media cards, do not insert an ExpressCard into position for the device. Press the PC Card eject button (1). Inserting a PC Card CAUTION: To prevent damage to release the insert. 3. Using PC Cards (select models only) 33 To insert a PC Card: 1. Configuring a PC Card To reduce the risk of loss of support for other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers...
... Card eject button again to the computer and external media cards, do not insert an ExpressCard into position for the device. Press the PC Card eject button (1). Inserting a PC Card CAUTION: To prevent damage to release the insert. 3. Using PC Cards (select models only) 33 To insert a PC Card: 1. Configuring a PC Card To reduce the risk of loss of support for other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers...
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...Turn on the computer. Using optional external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be used 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 the computer to the powered USB port on the computer. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with the computer. To connect an external device...
...Turn on the computer. Using optional external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be used 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 the computer to the powered USB port on the computer. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with the computer. To connect an external device...
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... to Help and Support for more than an hour to complete. Windows 7-Click Defragment disk. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for the hard drive, usually listed as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To run on the size of your hard drive and the number of your permission or password for your computer. Using hard drives 45 Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented...
... to Help and Support for more than an hour to complete. Windows 7-Click Defragment disk. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for the hard drive, usually listed as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To run on the size of your hard drive and the number of your permission or password for your computer. Using hard drives 45 Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented...
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... on how you want to control access to secure your computer information. Passwords can protect your personal settings and data from Microsoft User password Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable) Using passwords A password is preinstalled on the computer. 52 Chapter 7 Security 7 Security Protecting the computer Standard security features provided by the Windows® operating system and the non-Windows Setup Utility can be available on your...
... on how you want to control access to secure your computer information. Passwords can protect your personal settings and data from Microsoft User password Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable) Using passwords A password is preinstalled on the computer. 52 Chapter 7 Security 7 Security Protecting the computer Standard security features provided by the Windows® operating system and the non-Windows Setup Utility can be available on your...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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...follow the instructions to download and install SoftPaq Download Manager. a. Right-click Install SoftPaq in the Configuration Options window. SoftPaq Download Manager allows you must first download and install the program. To use SoftPaq Download Manager to download SoftPaqs, you to specify one or two SoftPaqs and have a high-speed Internet connection, click Download & Unpack. 6. Select Start > All Programs > HP Software Setup > HP SoftPaq Download Manager. 2. To add other operating systems, change the filter settings in the SoftPaq Download Manager software to install the...
...follow the instructions to download and install SoftPaq Download Manager. a. Right-click Install SoftPaq in the Configuration Options window. SoftPaq Download Manager allows you must first download and install the program. To use SoftPaq Download Manager to download SoftPaqs, you to specify one or two SoftPaqs and have a high-speed Internet connection, click Download & Unpack. 6. Select Start > All Programs > HP Software Setup > HP SoftPaq Download Manager. 2. To add other operating systems, change the filter settings in the SoftPaq Download Manager software to install the...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... making changes in Setup Utility. Turn on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Press f10 to select a language, and then press enter. 4. Use the arrow keys to a USB port can prevent the computer from operating properly. Starting Setup Utility NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to select System Configuration > Language, and then press enter. 3. 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Using Setup Utility Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices...
... making changes in Setup Utility. Turn on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Press f10 to select a language, and then press enter. 4. Use the arrow keys to a USB port can prevent the computer from operating properly. Starting Setup Utility NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to select System Configuration > Language, and then press enter. 3. 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Using Setup Utility Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices...
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... Setup Utility NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. Press f10 to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter. Then use the arrow keys to the menu display. Restoring factory settings in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then follow these steps: 1. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to the values that were set at the bottom of the system BIOS currently installed. 62 Chapter 9 Setup Utility (BIOS...
... Setup Utility NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. Press f10 to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter. Then use the arrow keys to the menu display. Restoring factory settings in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then follow these steps: 1. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to the values that were set at the bottom of the system BIOS currently installed. 62 Chapter 9 Setup Utility (BIOS...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... instructions are already in an optional docking device, or connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. To exit Setup Utility without saving your selection to download. 3. Use the tab key and the arrow keys to install the update. b. BIOS installation procedures vary. Windows 7-Open Windows...
... instructions are already in an optional docking device, or connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. To exit Setup Utility without saving your selection to download. 3. Use the tab key and the arrow keys to install the update. b. BIOS installation procedures vary. Windows 7-Open Windows...
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... software, using 55 audio functions, checking 16 B battery conserving power 27 discharging 26 displaying remaining charge 26 disposing 28 low battery levels 26 replacing 28 storing 28 Battery Check 26 battery information, finding 25 battery power 25 battery temperature 28 BIOS determining version 62 downloading an update 63 updating 62 Bluetooth device 2, 9 buttons media 15 power 21 volume 16 wireless 3 C cables 1394 40 eSATA 41 USB 39 CardBus PC Cards 32 checking audio functions 16 computer, traveling 28, 65 configuring audio for HDMI 19 configuring...
... software, using 55 audio functions, checking 16 B battery conserving power 27 discharging 26 displaying remaining charge 26 disposing 28 low battery levels 26 replacing 28 storing 28 Battery Check 26 battery information, finding 25 battery power 25 battery temperature 28 BIOS determining version 62 downloading an update 63 updating 62 Bluetooth device 2, 9 buttons media 15 power 21 volume 16 wireless 3 C cables 1394 40 eSATA 41 USB 39 CardBus PC Cards 32 checking audio functions 16 computer, traveling 28, 65 configuring audio for HDMI 19 configuring...
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... media activity controls 15 media hotkeys 15 MediaSmart 20 modems connecting a modem cable 10 connecting a modem cable adapter 10 selecting a location setting 11 N network cable, connecting 13 network icon 2 inserting 33 removing 34 removing insert 33 software and drivers 33 supported types 32 ports DisplayPort 18 expansion 42 external monitor 17 HDMI 18 Intel Wireless Display 19 VGA 17 power battery 25 conserving 27 options 22 power button 21 power meter 23 power plans customizing 24 selecting 24 viewing current 23 power switch 21 power-on password creating 55 entering 55 managing...
... media activity controls 15 media hotkeys 15 MediaSmart 20 modems connecting a modem cable 10 connecting a modem cable adapter 10 selecting a location setting 11 N network cable, connecting 13 network icon 2 inserting 33 removing 34 removing insert 33 software and drivers 33 supported types 32 ports DisplayPort 18 expansion 42 external monitor 17 HDMI 18 Intel Wireless Display 19 VGA 17 power battery 25 conserving 27 options 22 power button 21 power meter 23 power plans customizing 24 selecting 24 viewing current 23 power switch 21 power-on password creating 55 entering 55 managing...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for the SATA Advanced Host Controller (AHCI) Interface. Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with SATA in AHCI or NATIVE mode Adding SATA drivers using WinPE can be located at the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for notebook PC models that...
... Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for the SATA Advanced Host Controller (AHCI) Interface. Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with SATA in AHCI or NATIVE mode Adding SATA drivers using WinPE can be located at the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for notebook PC models that...
HP ENVY 14 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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.... Windows 7-Open Windows Explorer by following the on your hard drive. Identify the BIOS update that are displayed, follow these steps: a. You may need to access this information to install the update. Make a note of the path to download. 3. NOTE: If you recorded earlier, open the folder on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. Do not download or install a BIOS update while...
.... Windows 7-Open Windows Explorer by following the on your hard drive. Identify the BIOS update that are displayed, follow these steps: a. You may need to access this information to install the update. Make a note of the path to download. 3. NOTE: If you recorded earlier, open the folder on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. Do not download or install a BIOS update while...
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... model name 1 mute light 8 N network jack connector pinout 97 location 13 O operating system, product description 5 optical drive location 12 precautions 34 product description 3 removal 65 spare part number 21, 25, 29, 65 specifications 89 optical drive eject key 7 P packaging guidelines 36 part number listing, sequential 27 plastic parts, service considerations 33 pointing device, product description 4 ports eSATA 13 HDMI 13 Mini DisplayPort 13 product description 4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 12, 13 power button 6 power connector 14 power connector cable removal 67...
... model name 1 mute light 8 N network jack connector pinout 97 location 13 O operating system, product description 5 optical drive location 12 precautions 34 product description 3 removal 65 spare part number 21, 25, 29, 65 specifications 89 optical drive eject key 7 P packaging guidelines 36 part number listing, sequential 27 plastic parts, service considerations 33 pointing device, product description 4 ports eSATA 13 HDMI 13 Mini DisplayPort 13 product description 4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 12, 13 power button 6 power connector 14 power connector cable removal 67...
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... 1 audio 3 chipset 2 display panel 2 Ethernet 3 external media cards 4 graphics 2 hard drives 2 keyboard 4 memory module 2 microphone 3 operating system 5 optical drive 3 pointing device 4 ports 4 power requirements 4 product name 1 security 4 serviceability 5 video 3 wireless 3 product name 1, 16, 38 product number 16, 38 protective cover, spare part numbers 26, 32 R removal/replacement preliminaries 33 procedures 38 right-side components 13 RJ-45 jack connector pinout 97 location 13 RTC battery removal 51 spare part number 23, 27, 51 S Screw Kit, spare part number 26, 30 security cable slot...
... 1 audio 3 chipset 2 display panel 2 Ethernet 3 external media cards 4 graphics 2 hard drives 2 keyboard 4 memory module 2 microphone 3 operating system 5 optical drive 3 pointing device 4 ports 4 power requirements 4 product name 1 security 4 serviceability 5 video 3 wireless 3 product name 1, 16, 38 product number 16, 38 protective cover, spare part numbers 26, 32 R removal/replacement preliminaries 33 procedures 38 right-side components 13 RJ-45 jack connector pinout 97 location 13 RTC battery removal 51 spare part number 23, 27, 51 S Screw Kit, spare part number 26, 30 security cable slot...