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... boot from external Network Adapter. ■ Boot Order-Set the boot order for the primary and accessory batteries. Setup Utility (BIOS) System Configuration menu Select Language Support Virtualization Technology (select models only) Fan Always On Fast Charge Mode Action Key Mode Boot Options Diagnostics menu Select Primary Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Change the Setup Utility language. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Enable/disable the Fast Charge Mode for : ❐ Notebook Hard Drive ❐ USB...
... boot from external Network Adapter. ■ Boot Order-Set the boot order for the primary and accessory batteries. Setup Utility (BIOS) System Configuration menu Select Language Support Virtualization Technology (select models only) Fan Always On Fast Charge Mode Action Key Mode Boot Options Diagnostics menu Select Primary Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Change the Setup Utility language. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Enable/disable the Fast Charge Mode for : ❐ Notebook Hard Drive ❐ USB...
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... downloaded to locate the update later, after the download is complete. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. ✎ After a message on your hard drive that are displayed on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Setup Utility (BIOS) Downloading a BIOS update Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to a network...
... downloaded to locate the update later, after the download is complete. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. ✎ After a message on your hard drive that are displayed on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Setup Utility (BIOS) Downloading a BIOS update Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to a network...
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... battery removal 4-7 spare part numbers 3-8, 3-16, 3-18, 4-7 battery bay 2-10 battery light 2-8 battery lock 2-10 battery release latch 2-10 BIOS determining the version 5-5 downloading an update 5-6 updating 5-5 Bluetooth module removal 4-35 spare part number 3-10, 3-14, 4-35 Bluetooth module cable removal 4-39 spare part number 3-10, 3-17, 4-39 Maintenance and Service Guide Index Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive precautions 4-2 spare part number 3-12, 3-16, 3-17 specifications 6-5 Boot Options 5-4 bottom components 2-10 button components 2-3 buttons power 2-3 TouchPad...
... battery removal 4-7 spare part numbers 3-8, 3-16, 3-18, 4-7 battery bay 2-10 battery light 2-8 battery lock 2-10 battery release latch 2-10 BIOS determining the version 5-5 downloading an update 5-6 updating 5-5 Bluetooth module removal 4-35 spare part number 3-10, 3-14, 4-35 Bluetooth module cable removal 4-39 spare part number 3-10, 3-17, 4-39 Maintenance and Service Guide Index Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive precautions 4-2 spare part number 3-12, 3-16, 3-17 specifications 6-5 Boot Options 5-4 bottom components 2-10 button components 2-3 buttons power 2-3 TouchPad...
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...17, 4-26 power cord set requirements 10-1 spare part numbers 3-13, 3-14 power light 2-5 power requirements, product description 1-3 Power-On Password 5-3 Primary Hard Disk Self Test 5-4 print options key 2-4 processor product description 1-1 removal 4-24 spare part numbers 3-7, 3-17, 3-18, 4-24 processor fan/heat sink assembly removal 4-22 spare part number 3-7, 3-16, 4-22 product description audio 1-2 chipset 1-1 display panel 1-1 Ethernet 1-2 external media card 1-3 graphics 1-1 keyboard 1-4 memory 1-1 microphone 1-2 operating system 1-4 optical drive 1-2 pointing device 1-4 ports 1-4 power...
...17, 4-26 power cord set requirements 10-1 spare part numbers 3-13, 3-14 power light 2-5 power requirements, product description 1-3 Power-On Password 5-3 Primary Hard Disk Self Test 5-4 print options key 2-4 processor product description 1-1 removal 4-24 spare part numbers 3-7, 3-17, 3-18, 4-24 processor fan/heat sink assembly removal 4-22 spare part number 3-7, 3-16, 4-22 product description audio 1-2 chipset 1-1 display panel 1-1 Ethernet 1-2 external media card 1-3 graphics 1-1 keyboard 1-4 memory 1-1 microphone 1-2 operating system 1-4 optical drive 1-2 pointing device 1-4 ports 1-4 power...
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... Hard Disk Self Test 5-4 security cable slot 2-9 Security menu 5-3 security, product description 1-4 serial number 3-2, 4-5 service considerations 4-1 service tag 3-1, 4-5 serviceability, product description 1-4 Setup Utility changing the lanuage 5-1 Diagnostics menu 5-4 displaying system information 5-2 exiting 5-3 Main menu 5-3 menus 5-3 navigating 5-2 restoring default settings 5-2 Security menu 5-3 selecting 5-2 starting 5-1 System Configuration menu 5-4 using 5-1 speaker assembly removal 4-14 spare part number 3-7, 3-17, 4-14 speaker, location 2-8, 2-9 specifications Blu-ray ROM DVD...
... Hard Disk Self Test 5-4 security cable slot 2-9 Security menu 5-3 security, product description 1-4 serial number 3-2, 4-5 service considerations 4-1 service tag 3-1, 4-5 serviceability, product description 1-4 Setup Utility changing the lanuage 5-1 Diagnostics menu 5-4 displaying system information 5-2 exiting 5-3 Main menu 5-3 menus 5-3 navigating 5-2 restoring default settings 5-2 Security menu 5-3 selecting 5-2 starting 5-1 System Configuration menu 5-4 using 5-1 speaker assembly removal 4-14 spare part number 3-7, 3-17, 4-14 speaker, location 2-8, 2-9 specifications Blu-ray ROM DVD...
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... volume ...30 Using the media activity keys 31 Multimedia software ...32 Using HP MediaSmart software 32 Using multimedia software 32 Installing multimedia software from a disc 33 Audio ...34 Connecting external audio devices 34 Checking your audio functions 34 Using Beats Audio ...35 Video ...36 Connecting an external monitor or projector 36 Connecting an HDMI device 37 Configuring audio for HDMI 38 Webcam ...39 Webcam tips ...39 Adjusting webcam properties 39 Using the ambient light sensor ...41 Using adaptive brightness 41 Using the webcam IR light 41 6 Power management Setting...
... volume ...30 Using the media activity keys 31 Multimedia software ...32 Using HP MediaSmart software 32 Using multimedia software 32 Installing multimedia software from a disc 33 Audio ...34 Connecting external audio devices 34 Checking your audio functions 34 Using Beats Audio ...35 Video ...36 Connecting an external monitor or projector 36 Connecting an HDMI device 37 Configuring audio for HDMI 38 Webcam ...39 Webcam tips ...39 Adjusting webcam properties 39 Using the ambient light sensor ...41 Using adaptive brightness 41 Using the webcam IR light 41 6 Power management Setting...
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... 7 Drives and external devices Drives ...59 Identifying installed drives 59 Handling drives ...59 Improving hard drive performance 60 Using Disk Defragmenter 60 Using Disk Cleanup 60 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only 61 Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 61 Managing power with a parked hard drive 61 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 62 Using external drives ...62 Connecting optional external drives 62 Using the external optical drive (select models only 63 Removing an optical disc when the disc tray will not open...
... 7 Drives and external devices Drives ...59 Identifying installed drives 59 Handling drives ...59 Improving hard drive performance 60 Using Disk Defragmenter 60 Using Disk Cleanup 60 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only 61 Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 61 Managing power with a parked hard drive 61 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 62 Using external drives ...62 Connecting optional external drives 62 Using the external optical drive (select models only 63 Removing an optical disc when the disc tray will not open...
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... turn the TouchPad on and off. (2) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (3) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on and off . ● Off: The TouchPad is on. Lights Component (1) TouchPad light (2) Caps lock light (3) Power light (4) Mute light (5) Wireless light Description ● Amber: The TouchPad is off . Amber: Computer sound is off. ● Off: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on . ● Blinking...
... turn the TouchPad on and off. (2) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (3) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on and off . ● Off: The TouchPad is on. Lights Component (1) TouchPad light (2) Caps lock light (3) Power light (4) Mute light (5) Wireless light Description ● Amber: The TouchPad is off . Amber: Computer sound is off. ● Off: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on . ● Blinking...
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... there is protected by security. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The SSID and network key are prompted for instructions on setting up the same codes on -screen instructions. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the search box. 4. Select your Internet browser and go to make a connection on a secure network. Press enter, and then follow these steps...
... there is protected by security. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The SSID and network key are prompted for instructions on setting up the same codes on -screen instructions. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the search box. 4. Select your Internet browser and go to make a connection on a secure network. Press enter, and then follow these steps...
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... USB ports on the computer. Double-click on the Synaptics icon in this section are disabled at the factory. NOTE: Your computer also supports additional TouchPad features that are enabled at the factory. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as described in the notification area, at the same time as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options...
... USB ports on the computer. Double-click on the Synaptics icon in this section are disabled at the factory. NOTE: Your computer also supports additional TouchPad features that are enabled at the factory. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as described in the notification area, at the same time as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options...
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... Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Location and Other Sensors. 2. Using adaptive brightness Adaptive brightness automatically adjusts the screen brightness when the lighting conditions change. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Click OK. To disable or reenable the webcam IR light: 1. Using the ambient light sensor 41 As surrounding light increases, the display brightness level increases accordingly. Change the settings as needed, and then click Apply. 5. Pictures are very low. Click Change plan setting, and then click Change...
... Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Location and Other Sensors. 2. Using adaptive brightness Adaptive brightness automatically adjusts the screen brightness when the lighting conditions change. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Click OK. To disable or reenable the webcam IR light: 1. Using the ambient light sensor 41 As surrounding light increases, the display brightness level increases accordingly. Change the settings as needed, and then click Apply. 5. Pictures are very low. Click Change plan setting, and then click Change...
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... click Sleep. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● Close the display. ● Click Start, click the arrow next to a disc or an external media card. 6 Power management Setting power devices Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to initiate Sleep after 15 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and...
... click Sleep. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● Close the display. ● Click Start, click the arrow next to a disc or an external media card. 6 Power management Setting power devices Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to initiate Sleep after 15 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and...
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... battery in the Sleep state, and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information. 52 Chapter 6 Power management Tips for the computer reaches a low or critical battery level, the battery meter icon in Windows Control Panel. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that shows how much battery charge remains. Some lowbattery alerts and system responses can be changed using Power Options do not affect lights. Preferences set at the factory...
... battery in the Sleep state, and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information. 52 Chapter 6 Power management Tips for the computer reaches a low or critical battery level, the battery meter icon in Windows Control Panel. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that shows how much battery charge remains. Some lowbattery alerts and system responses can be changed using Power Options do not affect lights. Preferences set at the factory...
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... security devices that the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Refer to Help and Support for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run more efficiently. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. Disk Defragmenter...
... security devices that the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Refer to Help and Support for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run more efficiently. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. Disk Defragmenter...
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...: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. USB drives include the following tasks: ● Enable and disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Before you move the computer, HP recommends that you to perform the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer (DL) Drive ● Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer (DL) Drive Connecting optional external drives NOTE...
...: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. USB drives include the following tasks: ● Enable and disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Before you move the computer, HP recommends that you to perform the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer (DL) Drive ● Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer (DL) Drive Connecting optional external drives NOTE...
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..., and system BIOS. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. Enable/disable the Fast Charge Mode for the primary and accessory batteries. Enable/disable the Action Key Mode. NOTE: Some of Setup Utility options. Set the following boot options: ● POST Hot Key Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for the user to start Windows in Windows. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Virtualization Technology (select models only) Fan Always On Fast Charge Mode Action Key Mode Boot Options To do this chapter may not be on password. After either...
..., and system BIOS. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. Enable/disable the Fast Charge Mode for the primary and accessory batteries. Enable/disable the Action Key Mode. NOTE: Some of Setup Utility options. Set the following boot options: ● POST Hot Key Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for the user to start Windows in Windows. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Virtualization Technology (select models only) Fan Always On Fast Charge Mode Action Key Mode Boot Options To do this chapter may not be on password. After either...
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... Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. Identify the BIOS update that are displayed on the screen to the hard drive. Double-click your selection to download your hard drive designation. Using the hard drive path you connect your computer to locate the update later, after the download is complete. Access the page on the screen. You may need to access this information to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. To download a BIOS update...
... Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. Identify the BIOS update that are displayed on the screen to the hard drive. Double-click your selection to download your hard drive designation. Using the hard drive path you connect your computer to locate the update later, after the download is complete. Access the page on the screen. You may need to access this information to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. To download a BIOS update...
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...BD drive 62 Beats Audio, using 35 BIOS, updating 89 Bluetooth device 13 Bluetooth label 11 Bluetooth wireless devices 19 boot options 87 boot order 87 buttons left TouchPad 3 power 4 right TouchPad 3 TouchPad on/off 3 C cables eSATA 67 USB 66 calculator key, identifying 5 calibrating battery 56 caps lock light, identifying 3 CD drive 62 Certificate of Authenticity label 11 charging batteries 51 checking audio functions 34 cleaning, TouchPad and keyboard 29 components additional hardware 10 bottom 8 display 9 front 6 left-side 7 right-side 6 top 2 configuring HDMI 38 connection, external power...
...BD drive 62 Beats Audio, using 35 BIOS, updating 89 Bluetooth device 13 Bluetooth label 11 Bluetooth wireless devices 19 boot options 87 boot order 87 buttons left TouchPad 3 power 4 right TouchPad 3 TouchPad on/off 3 C cables eSATA 67 USB 66 calculator key, identifying 5 calibrating battery 56 caps lock light, identifying 3 CD drive 62 Certificate of Authenticity label 11 charging batteries 51 checking audio functions 34 cleaning, TouchPad and keyboard 29 components additional hardware 10 bottom 8 display 9 front 6 left-side 7 right-side 6 top 2 configuring HDMI 38 connection, external power...
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... 82 D default settings, restoring 86 Diagnostics menu 88 digital card inserting 68 removing 69 supported formats 68 Digital Media Slot, identifying 6 Disk Cleanup software 60 Disk Defragmenter software 60 diskette drive 62 display image, switching 26 drive light 8, 61 drive media 43 drives boot order 87 connecting external 62 diskette 62 external 62 hard 62 optical 62 DVD drive 62 E encryption 17 entering a power-on password 79 entering an administrator password 78 eSATA cable, connecting 67 eSATA devices connecting 67 removing 67 eSATA port identifying 7 esc key, identifying 6 external audio...
... 82 D default settings, restoring 86 Diagnostics menu 88 digital card inserting 68 removing 69 supported formats 68 Digital Media Slot, identifying 6 Disk Cleanup software 60 Disk Defragmenter software 60 diskette drive 62 display image, switching 26 drive light 8, 61 drive media 43 drives boot order 87 connecting external 62 diskette 62 external 62 hard 62 optical 62 DVD drive 62 E encryption 17 entering a power-on password 79 entering an administrator password 78 eSATA cable, connecting 67 eSATA devices connecting 67 removing 67 eSATA port identifying 7 esc key, identifying 6 external audio...
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... recovering from the recovery discs 95 recovery discs 91, 92 Recovery Manager 91, 95 recovery partition 91 recovery, system 95 regulatory information regulatory label 11 wireless certification labels 11 restore points 94 RJ-45 (network jack), identifying 7 rotating TouchPad gesture 24 S screen brightness keys 26 screen image, switching 26 scrolling TouchPad gesture 24 secondary hard disk self test 88 security cable slot, identifying 6 security cable, installing 83 Security menu 87 security, wireless 16 serial number, computer 11 service tag 11 setup of WLAN 16 Setup Utility changing...
... recovering from the recovery discs 95 recovery discs 91, 92 Recovery Manager 91, 95 recovery partition 91 recovery, system 95 regulatory information regulatory label 11 wireless certification labels 11 restore points 94 RJ-45 (network jack), identifying 7 rotating TouchPad gesture 24 S screen brightness keys 26 screen image, switching 26 scrolling TouchPad gesture 24 secondary hard disk self test 88 security cable slot, identifying 6 security cable, installing 83 Security menu 87 security, wireless 16 serial number, computer 11 service tag 11 setup of WLAN 16 Setup Utility changing...