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... this Change the Setup Utility language. Enable/disable Fan Always On. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on the secondary hard drive. Run a comprehensive self-test on . Enable/disable the Fast Charge Mode for : ❐ Notebook Hard Drive ❐ USB Diskette on Key/USB Hard Drive ❐ USB CD/DVD ROM Drive ❐ USB Floppy ❐ Network adapter To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. 5-4 Maintenance and Service Guide Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Set the following boot options: ■ POST Hot Key...
... this Change the Setup Utility language. Enable/disable Fan Always On. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on the secondary hard drive. Run a comprehensive self-test on . Enable/disable the Fast Charge Mode for : ❐ Notebook Hard Drive ❐ USB Diskette on Key/USB Hard Drive ❐ USB CD/DVD ROM Drive ❐ USB Floppy ❐ Network adapter To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. 5-4 Maintenance and Service Guide Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Set the following boot options: ■ POST Hot Key...
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... contains the update. 4. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen after it has been downloaded to your computer to install the update. ✎ If you are displayed on your selection to download your hard drive that provides software for example, filename.exe). Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Follow any device, cable, or cord. Setup Utility (BIOS) Downloading a BIOS update Ä...
... contains the update. 4. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen after it has been downloaded to your computer to install the update. ✎ If you are displayed on your selection to download your hard drive that provides software for example, filename.exe). Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Follow any device, cable, or cord. Setup Utility (BIOS) Downloading a BIOS update Ä...
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... 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 2-7 TouchPad on/off 2-7 C cables, service considerations 4-1 calculator key 2-4 caps lock light 2-5 chipset, product description 1-1 components bottom 2-10 button 2-3 display 2-2 front...
... 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 2-7 TouchPad on/off 2-7 C cables, service considerations 4-1 calculator key 2-4 caps lock light 2-5 chipset, product description 1-1 components bottom 2-10 button 2-3 display 2-2 front...
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... 9-1 location 2-9 model description 3-2, 4-5 mute light 2-5 N network jack connector pinout 9-3 location 2-9 O operating system, product description 1-4 optical drive precautions 4-2 product description 1-2 Maintenance and Service Guide Index spare part numbers 3-12, 3-16, 3-17 specifications 6-5, 6-6 P packing guidelines 4-3 part number description 3-2, 4-5 plastic parts 4-1 Plastics Kit, spare part number 3-8, 3-17 pointing device, product description 1-4 ports eSATA/USB 2-9 HDMI 2-9 product description 1-4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2-9 power button 2-3 power button board and cable removal...
... 9-1 location 2-9 model description 3-2, 4-5 mute light 2-5 N network jack connector pinout 9-3 location 2-9 O operating system, product description 1-4 optical drive precautions 4-2 product description 1-2 Maintenance and Service Guide Index spare part numbers 3-12, 3-16, 3-17 specifications 6-5, 6-6 P packing guidelines 4-3 part number description 3-2, 4-5 plastic parts 4-1 Plastics Kit, spare part number 3-8, 3-17 pointing device, product description 1-4 ports eSATA/USB 2-9 HDMI 2-9 product description 1-4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2-9 power button 2-3 power button board and cable removal...
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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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...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 63 Sharing optical drives ...64 External devices ...66 Using a USB device...
...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 63 Sharing optical drives ...64 External devices ...66 Using a USB device...
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... Start > Devices and Printers. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. Amber: Computer sound is on. Lightly press the button and hold for two seconds to turn the TouchPad on and off . ● Off: The TouchPad is off . (2) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (3) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. Lights Component (1) TouchPad light (2) Caps lock light (3) Power light (4) Mute light (5) Wireless light...
... Start > Devices and Printers. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. Amber: Computer sound is on. Lightly press the button and hold for two seconds to turn the TouchPad on and off . ● Off: The TouchPad is off . (2) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (3) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. Lights Component (1) TouchPad light (2) Caps lock light (3) Power light (4) Mute light (5) Wireless light...
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Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Get the latest version of the preferred networks. ● If there is no network icon in the notification area, follow the on-screen instructions. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Click Troubleshoot problems and select the network you configure the...
Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Get the latest version of the preferred networks. ● If there is no network icon in the notification area, follow the on-screen instructions. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Click Troubleshoot problems and select the network you configure the...
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... Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to disable or reenable the TouchPad gesture. 4. To view and enable these gestures: 1. The TouchPad gestures described in this section are disabled at the same time as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. 4 Pointing devices and keyboard Using pointing devices NOTE: In addition to the TouchPad, you can also connect an external USB mouse...
... Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to disable or reenable the TouchPad gesture. 4. To view and enable these gestures: 1. The TouchPad gestures described in this section are disabled at the same time as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. 4 Pointing devices and keyboard Using pointing devices NOTE: In addition to the TouchPad, you can also connect an external USB mouse...
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...ALS) controls the display brightness and the webcam lighting in low-light conditions. Using adaptive brightness Adaptive brightness automatically adjusts the screen brightness when the lighting conditions change. Change the settings as needed, and then click Apply. 5. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Location and Other Sensors. 2. Select the Microsoft Windows ALS Device check box. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. In HP MediaSmart Webcam, select Settings > Display > Advanced Settings, and then click the Camera Control tab...
...ALS) controls the display brightness and the webcam lighting in low-light conditions. Using adaptive brightness Adaptive brightness automatically adjusts the screen brightness when the lighting conditions change. Change the settings as needed, and then click Apply. 5. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Location and Other Sensors. 2. Select the Microsoft Windows ALS Device check box. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. In HP MediaSmart Webcam, select Settings > Display > Advanced Settings, and then click the Camera Control tab...
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..., your work is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is saved to memory, letting you can be changed using Power Options in Windows® Control Panel. You can exit Sleep in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. Setting power devices 43 If the computer is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard. ● Activate the TouchPad. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or...
..., your work is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is saved to memory, letting you can be changed using Power Options in Windows® Control Panel. You can exit Sleep in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. Setting power devices 43 If the computer is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard. ● Activate the TouchPad. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or...
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... be changed using Power Options do not affect lights. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that shows how much battery charge remains. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, a notification appears above the battery meter icon that is not being used or charged. ● Store the battery in Windows Control Panel. The computer takes the following actions for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on or in the Sleep...
... be changed using Power Options do not affect lights. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that shows how much battery charge remains. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, a notification appears above the battery meter icon that is not being used or charged. ● Store the battery in Windows Control Panel. The computer takes the following actions for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on or in the Sleep...
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... screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Click Defragment disk. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of power, be prompted for more information. When the battery is the only source of your permission or password for unnecessary files that you move a computer that check carry-on luggage, such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
... screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Click Defragment disk. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of power, be prompted for more information. When the battery is the only source of your permission or password for unnecessary files that you move a computer that check carry-on luggage, such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
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... external drive 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: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to change settings, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive...
... external drive 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: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to change settings, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive...
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... password. After either choice, the computer restarts in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● IOS: ◦ Enables/disables IOS ◦ Sets the delay for the user to press hot keys in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20) ● Floppy Boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette. 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 Change...
... password. After either choice, the computer restarts in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● IOS: ◦ Enables/disables IOS ◦ Sets the delay for the user to press hot keys in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20) ● Floppy Boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette. 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 Change...
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... access the BIOS update you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. 90 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) The hard drive designation is later than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that has an.exe extension (for your hard drive that contains the update. 4. Identify the BIOS update that are displayed on the screen to install the update. Follow the instructions on the screen after it has been downloaded to the hard drive. BIOS installation...
... access the BIOS update you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. 90 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) The hard drive designation is later than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that has an.exe extension (for your hard drive that contains the update. 4. Identify the BIOS update that are displayed on the screen to install the update. Follow the instructions on the screen after it has been downloaded to the hard drive. BIOS installation...
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...54 action key mode 87 action keys adjusting volume 26 audio CD, DVD, or BD controls 26 decrease screen brightness 26 Help and Support 26 identifying 5 increase screen brightness 26 muting speaker sound 27 QuickLock 27 switching screen image 26 using 26 volume 30 adaptive brightness, using 41 administrator password creating 78 entering 78 managing 78 airport security devices 60 ambient light sensor adaptive brightness 41 identifying 9 using 41 webcam IR light 41 antennas 9 antivirus software, using 80 audio devices, connecting external 34 audio functions, checking 34 audio-in (microphone) jack...
...54 action key mode 87 action keys adjusting volume 26 audio CD, DVD, or BD controls 26 decrease screen brightness 26 Help and Support 26 identifying 5 increase screen brightness 26 muting speaker sound 27 QuickLock 27 switching screen image 26 using 26 volume 30 adaptive brightness, using 41 administrator password creating 78 entering 78 managing 78 airport security devices 60 ambient light sensor adaptive brightness 41 identifying 9 using 41 webcam IR light 41 antennas 9 antivirus software, using 80 audio devices, connecting external 34 audio functions, checking 34 audio-in (microphone) jack...
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... security updates, installing 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...
... security updates, installing 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...
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... (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 the language 85 displaying system information 86 exiting 86 menus 87 navigating 85 passwords set in 77 restoring default settings 86 selecting 85 starting 84 shared drives 64 shutdown 58 Sleep...
... (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 the language 85 displaying system information 86 exiting 86 menus 87 navigating 85 passwords set in 77 restoring default settings 86 selecting 85 starting 84 shared drives 64 shutdown 58 Sleep...
