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Table of contents 1 Welcome ...1 What's new? ...2 Using Stardock software ...2 Using ATI Eyefinity Multi-Display technology 2 Example display configuration for single large surface (SLS 2 Switching the screen image 2 Using the ATI Catalyst Control Center 3 Beats Audio ...3 Finding information ...5 2 Getting to know your computer ...7 Top ...7 TouchPad ...7 Lights ...8 Button ...9 Keys ...10 Front ...11 Right ...
Table of contents 1 Welcome ...1 What's new? ...2 Using Stardock software ...2 Using ATI Eyefinity Multi-Display technology 2 Example display configuration for single large surface (SLS 2 Switching the screen image 2 Using the ATI Catalyst Control Center 3 Beats Audio ...3 Finding information ...5 2 Getting to know your computer ...7 Top ...7 TouchPad ...7 Lights ...8 Button ...9 Keys ...10 Front ...11 Right ...
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...and then click Fences.lnk. The 2 external displays are moved to a vertical column or "fence" in the lower left corner of the screen, with different native resolutions can still form an SLS by spanning the image across a group of external displays into a single large surface (...box that shows the 4 configuration choices, independent of the number of the icons on the computer. 2 Chapter 1 Welcome ENWW Switching the screen image Press the switch screen image action key to access the software Help, select Start > All Programs > Stardock. What's new? Displays with the Recycle Bin at...
...and then click Fences.lnk. The 2 external displays are moved to a vertical column or "fence" in the lower left corner of the screen, with different native resolutions can still form an SLS by spanning the image across a group of external displays into a single large surface (...box that shows the 4 configuration choices, independent of the number of the icons on the computer. 2 Chapter 1 Welcome ENWW Switching the screen image Press the switch screen image action key to access the software Help, select Start > All Programs > Stardock. What's new? Displays with the Recycle Bin at...
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...the software ● Operating system information ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates ● Troubleshooting tools ● How to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer. For information about ● How to set up the computer ● Help to identify computer components ... User Guides. or - or region-specific support, go to http://www.hp.com/ergo. Finding information The computer comes with your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions. Resources Quick Setup poster HP Notebook Reference Guide To access this guide: Select Start > Help and Support...
...the software ● Operating system information ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates ● Troubleshooting tools ● How to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer. For information about ● How to set up the computer ● Help to identify computer components ... User Guides. or - or region-specific support, go to http://www.hp.com/ergo. Finding information The computer comes with your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions. Resources Quick Setup poster HP Notebook Reference Guide To access this guide: Select Start > Help and Support...
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2 Getting to turn the TouchPad on and off . Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on an external mouse. Quickly double-tap the TouchPad light to know your computer Top TouchPad Component (1) TouchPad light (2) TouchPad zone (3) Left TouchPad button (4) Right TouchPad button Description Turns the TouchPad on an external mouse. ENWW Top 7 Functions like the left button on and off . Functions like the right button on the screen.
2 Getting to turn the TouchPad on and off . Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on an external mouse. Quickly double-tap the TouchPad light to know your computer Top TouchPad Component (1) TouchPad light (2) TouchPad zone (3) Left TouchPad button (4) Right TouchPad button Description Turns the TouchPad on an external mouse. ENWW Top 7 Functions like the left button on and off . Functions like the right button on the screen.
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... some locations)-These icons may be displayed either individually on the computer. 2. The ISP will help you with one or more information on -screen instructions. ● Windows Connect to the Internet Wizard-You can connect to the Internet, you a user ID and password to access the ...such as a specific IP address and POP3 and SMTP settings. The following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device ● HP Mobile Broadband Module, a wireless wide area network (WWAN) device ● Bluetooth device For more of wires. To access the Windows Connect to the...
... some locations)-These icons may be displayed either individually on the computer. 2. The ISP will help you with one or more information on -screen instructions. ● Windows Connect to the Internet Wizard-You can connect to the Internet, you a user ID and password to access the ...such as a specific IP address and POP3 and SMTP settings. The following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device ● HP Mobile Broadband Module, a wireless wide area network (WWAN) device ● Bluetooth device For more of wires. To access the Windows Connect to the...
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... tools to help in setting up a WLAN, refer to the information provided by using the network cable provided with the router. Then follow the on-screen instructions. When the computer successfully connects to the Internet, you set up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always turn on protecting your new wireless...
... tools to help in setting up a WLAN, refer to the information provided by using the network cable provided with the router. Then follow the on-screen instructions. When the computer successfully connects to the Internet, you set up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always turn on protecting your new wireless...
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... key feature in Setup Utility (BIOS) and revert back to activate the assigned action. ENWW Using the keyboard 21 Icon Action Help and Support Screen brightness down Description Opens Help and Support. Screen brightness up Increases the screen brightness level. Help and Support provides tutorials, answers to activate the assigned action. Decreases the...
... key feature in Setup Utility (BIOS) and revert back to activate the assigned action. ENWW Using the keyboard 21 Icon Action Help and Support Screen brightness down Description Opens Help and Support. Screen brightness up Increases the screen brightness level. Help and Support provides tutorials, answers to activate the assigned action. Decreases the...
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... extend battery life, turn off . Opens a Web browser. To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network must be set up your computer screen and copies it to the computer, this key opens the Internet Connection Wizard. For example, if a monitor is turned on both the computer ...● Projector only mode Turns the keyboard backlight on or off the keyboard backlight. Increases speaker volume. Icon prt sc Action Switch screen image Keyboard backlight Web Volume down Volume up . NOTE: Until you can also alternate images among display devices connected to simultaneous display ...
... extend battery life, turn off . Opens a Web browser. To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network must be set up your computer screen and copies it to the computer, this key opens the Internet Connection Wizard. For example, if a monitor is turned on both the computer ...● Projector only mode Turns the keyboard backlight on or off the keyboard backlight. Increases speaker volume. Icon prt sc Action Switch screen image Keyboard backlight Web Volume down Volume up . NOTE: Until you can also alternate images among display devices connected to simultaneous display ...
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... connected external display device does not display an image, press the switch screen image key to transfer the image to the other end of the adapter. Repeatedly pressing the switch screen image key alternates the screen image between the computer display and the device. 38 Chapter 5 Maintenance ENWW... Connect an external monitor or projector to the device. Connect the HDMI to VGA Display Adapter to VGA Display Adapter, follow these steps: 1. The HP HDMI to...
... connected external display device does not display an image, press the switch screen image key to transfer the image to the other end of the adapter. Repeatedly pressing the switch screen image key alternates the screen image between the computer display and the device. 38 Chapter 5 Maintenance ENWW... Connect an external monitor or projector to the device. Connect the HDMI to VGA Display Adapter to VGA Display Adapter, follow these steps: 1. The HP HDMI to...
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... regularly to prevent keys from sticking, and to remove dust, lint, and particles that can be used to blow air around on the screen. Routine care Cleaning the display CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to the computer, never spray water, cleaning fluids, or chemicals on the keyboard... cleaner can cause the pointer to jump around and under the keys to internal components, do not use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner. Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Dirt and grease on the TouchPad can deposit household debris on the display. A can of electric shock...
... regularly to prevent keys from sticking, and to remove dust, lint, and particles that can be used to blow air around on the screen. Routine care Cleaning the display CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to the computer, never spray water, cleaning fluids, or chemicals on the keyboard... cleaner can cause the pointer to jump around and under the keys to internal components, do not use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner. Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Dirt and grease on the TouchPad can deposit household debris on the display. A can of electric shock...
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... per computer. ● Number each disc before inserting it must be connected directly to a USB port on the computer, not to a USB port on -screen instructions. 42 Chapter 6 Backup and recovery ENWW Recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your computer from the... HP Web site. The next time you open Recovery Manager, you use an external optical drive, it into the optical drive. ● If necessary, you can ...
... per computer. ● Number each disc before inserting it must be connected directly to a USB port on the computer, not to a USB port on -screen instructions. 42 Chapter 6 Backup and recovery ENWW Recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your computer from the... HP Web site. The next time you open Recovery Manager, you use an external optical drive, it into the optical drive. ● If necessary, you can ...
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... before using recovery discs. Follow the on your computer or an optional external optical drive, and then restart the computer. 3. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to create a set up the computer. ● Windows has its own built-in either of the following when ...9679; Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed on -screen instructions. If possible, back up . If you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Recovering using the dedicated recovery partition (select models ...
... before using recovery discs. Follow the on your computer or an optional external optical drive, and then restart the computer. 3. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to create a set up the computer. ● Windows has its own built-in either of the following when ...9679; Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed on -screen instructions. If possible, back up . If you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Recovering using the dedicated recovery partition (select models ...
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... for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Backup and Restore. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to maintain a current backup. Back up your system at a specific point in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking... a screen shot of the computer. Depending on file sizes, it may be a time-saver if you start the backup process. ● Allow enough time to back ...
... for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Backup and Restore. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to maintain a current backup. Back up your system at a specific point in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking... a screen shot of the computer. Depending on file sizes, it may be a time-saver if you start the backup process. ● Allow enough time to back ...
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You also can reverse the restoration. Follow the on -screen instructions. When to create restore points ● Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware ● Periodically, whenever the computer is functioning optimally... was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. ENWW Backing up your information 45 Follow the on -screen instructions. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to a restore point and then change your files and settings. Select Start > Control Panel > System and...
You also can reverse the restoration. Follow the on -screen instructions. When to create restore points ● Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware ● Periodically, whenever the computer is functioning optimally... was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. ENWW Backing up your information 45 Follow the on -screen instructions. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to a restore point and then change your files and settings. Select Start > Control Panel > System and...
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... gauge 29 action keys adjusting volume 22 Help and Support 21 identifying 10 keyboard backlight 22 muting speaker sound 22 screen brightness down 21 screen brightness up 21 switching screen image 22 using 21 Web 22 wireless 22 ATI Catalyst Control Center 3 ATI Eyefinity Multi-Display technology 2 audio... 38 headphone (audio-out) jack 14 Help and Support key 21 hotkeys bass settings 23 description 23 display system information 23 using 23 HP HDMI to VGA Display Adapter, using 38 I input power 49 integrated webcam light, identifying 15 internal microphones, identifying 15 Internet connection setup...
... gauge 29 action keys adjusting volume 22 Help and Support 21 identifying 10 keyboard backlight 22 muting speaker sound 22 screen brightness down 21 screen brightness up 21 switching screen image 22 using 21 Web 22 wireless 22 ATI Catalyst Control Center 3 ATI Eyefinity Multi-Display technology 2 audio... 38 headphone (audio-out) jack 14 Help and Support key 21 hotkeys bass settings 23 description 23 display system information 23 using 23 HP HDMI to VGA Display Adapter, using 38 I input power 49 integrated webcam light, identifying 15 internal microphones, identifying 15 Internet connection setup...
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esc 10 fn 10 optical drive eject 10 Windows applications 10 Windows logo 10 L labels Bluetooth 48 HP Mobile Broadband Module 48 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 47 regulatory 48 serial number 47 SIM 48 wireless certification 48 WLAN 48 latch, battery..., identifying 16 single large surface 2 slots Digital Media 11 security cable 12 speakers, identifying 11 Stardock Fences 2 Stardock MyColors 2 supported discs 42 switch screen image key, identifying 22 system failure or instability 41 system information hotkey 23 system recovery 43 system restore points 41, 44 T TouchPad buttons 7 navigating ...
esc 10 fn 10 optical drive eject 10 Windows applications 10 Windows logo 10 L labels Bluetooth 48 HP Mobile Broadband Module 48 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 47 regulatory 48 serial number 47 SIM 48 wireless certification 48 WLAN 48 latch, battery..., identifying 16 single large surface 2 slots Digital Media 11 security cable 12 speakers, identifying 11 Stardock Fences 2 Stardock MyColors 2 supported discs 42 switch screen image key, identifying 22 system failure or instability 41 system information hotkey 23 system recovery 43 system restore points 41, 44 T TouchPad buttons 7 navigating ...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... If write splices continue to increase reliability of the drive can be performed. The OS remaps a reserved sector in blue screens and/or continuous reboots. technology was developed by write splices. File Fragmentation Hard drive performance is also degraded when file fragmentation ... attribute checking, refer to your HDD manufacturer for low-level format utilities or download the HP File Sanitizer for more information on the hard drive. S.M.A.R.T. Issues such as blue screens, application lockups, and other occurrences will result, because the HDD has reached the Self-...
... If write splices continue to increase reliability of the drive can be performed. The OS remaps a reserved sector in blue screens and/or continuous reboots. technology was developed by write splices. File Fragmentation Hard drive performance is also degraded when file fragmentation ... attribute checking, refer to your HDD manufacturer for low-level format utilities or download the HP File Sanitizer for more information on the hard drive. S.M.A.R.T. Issues such as blue screens, application lockups, and other occurrences will result, because the HDD has reached the Self-...
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... have occurred during POST or when attempting to OS, Software, or other hardware problems) Page 4 slow performance (opening and closing apps), lock-ups, Microsoft Blue Screen error codes, read or write failures Note any noises such as clicking or clunking Record any Failure IDs from running diagnostics If possible, perform a backup...
... have occurred during POST or when attempting to OS, Software, or other hardware problems) Page 4 slow performance (opening and closing apps), lock-ups, Microsoft Blue Screen error codes, read or write failures Note any noises such as clicking or clunking Record any Failure IDs from running diagnostics If possible, perform a backup...
Preparing Advanced Format hard drives for Microsoft Windows installations on HP Business Notebook PCs and desktop PCs - White Pa
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... utilities Most disk imaging utilities - if you grow the partition incorrectly, you set EOP=0. Using the ImageX disk imaging utility If you will receive a blue screen of the original partition.
... utilities Most disk imaging utilities - if you grow the partition incorrectly, you set EOP=0. Using the ImageX disk imaging utility If you will receive a blue screen of the original partition.
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Functions like the left button on an external mouse. Top 9 TouchPad Item (1) Component TouchPad off indicator (2) TouchPad zone (3) Left TouchPad button (4) Right TouchPad button Description Turns the TouchPad on the screen. Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on and off. Functions like the right button on and off indicator to turn the TouchPad on an external mouse. Quickly double-tap the TouchPad off .
Functions like the left button on an external mouse. Top 9 TouchPad Item (1) Component TouchPad off indicator (2) TouchPad zone (3) Left TouchPad button (4) Right TouchPad button Description Turns the TouchPad on the screen. Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on and off. Functions like the right button on and off indicator to turn the TouchPad on an external mouse. Quickly double-tap the TouchPad off .