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Lightly press the button and hold for 2 seconds to 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 button Turns the TouchPad on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. Maintenance and Service Guide 2-7 To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. TouchPad buttons External component identification Item...
Lightly press the button and hold for 2 seconds to 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 button Turns the TouchPad on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. Maintenance and Service Guide 2-7 To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. TouchPad buttons External component identification Item...
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... Adapter Boot-Enable/disable boot from external Network Adapter. ■ Boot Order-Set the boot order for the primary and accessory batteries. Run a comprehensive self-test on . Run a diagnostic test on the system memory. 5-4 Maintenance and Service Guide 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 primary hard drive. Setup Utility (BIOS) System Configuration menu Select Language Support...
... Adapter Boot-Enable/disable boot from external Network Adapter. ■ Boot Order-Set the boot order for the primary and accessory batteries. Run a comprehensive self-test on . Run a diagnostic test on the system memory. 5-4 Maintenance and Service Guide 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 primary hard drive. Setup Utility (BIOS) System Configuration menu Select Language Support...
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... installing any device, cable, or cord. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. b. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your selection to the location on the screen reports a successful installation, you connect your hard drive. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Double-click your hard drive where the BIOS update...
... installing any device, cable, or cord. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. b. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your selection to the location on the screen reports a successful installation, you connect your hard drive. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Double-click your hard drive where the BIOS update...
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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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... left button on an external mouse. (3) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. Lightly press the button and hold for two seconds to turn the TouchPad on and off . Component (1) TouchPad on/off button Description Turns the TouchPad on and off . ● Off: The TouchPad is on. To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. Components 3 Lights Component (1) TouchPad light (2) Caps lock light (3) Power light (4) Mute light (5) Wireless light Description...
... left button on an external mouse. (3) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. Lightly press the button and hold for two seconds to turn the TouchPad on and off . Component (1) TouchPad on/off button Description Turns the TouchPad on and off . ● Off: The TouchPad is on. To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. Components 3 Lights Component (1) TouchPad light (2) Caps lock light (3) Power light (4) Mute light (5) Wireless light Description...
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... disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from the menu. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for software and driver downloads, and then type your network device and attempts to reconnect to one of the preferred networks. ● If there is no network icon in the notification area, follow the on-screen instructions. The driver must have the current codes to make a connection on a secure network. Windows resets your computer model number...
... disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from the menu. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for software and driver downloads, and then type your network device and attempts to reconnect to one of the preferred networks. ● If there is no network icon in the notification area, follow the on-screen instructions. The driver must have the current codes to make a connection on a secure network. Windows resets your computer model number...
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... as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Select the device, and then click Settings. 3. NOTE: Your computer also supports additional TouchPad features that are enabled at the far right of the USB ports on identifying the TouchPad components, refer to disable or reenable the TouchPad gesture. 4. NOTE: For information on the computer. Click Apply, and then click OK. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and...
... as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Select the device, and then click Settings. 3. NOTE: Your computer also supports additional TouchPad features that are enabled at the far right of the USB ports on identifying the TouchPad components, refer to disable or reenable the TouchPad gesture. 4. NOTE: For information on the computer. Click Apply, and then click OK. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and...
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...ALS Device check box. As surrounding light increases, the display brightness level increases accordingly. The webcam IR light is activated. Select 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. The webcam IR light behaves in dark environments. This allows the webcam to Enable adaptive brightness. 4. Click Change plan setting, and then click Change advanced power settings. 3. Using the webcam IR light The webcam IR...
...ALS Device check box. As surrounding light increases, the display brightness level increases accordingly. The webcam IR light is activated. Select 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. The webcam IR light behaves in dark environments. This allows the webcam to Enable adaptive brightness. 4. Click Change plan setting, and then click Change advanced power settings. 3. Using the webcam IR light The webcam IR...
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... on the hard drive and the computer turns off. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard. ● Activate the TouchPad. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is saved to memory, letting you can initiate Sleep in Hibernation. 6 Power management Setting power devices Using power-saving...
... on the hard drive and the computer turns off. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard. ● Activate the TouchPad. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is saved to memory, letting you can initiate Sleep in Hibernation. 6 Power management Setting power devices Using power-saving...
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... in Windows Control Panel. ● Amber: The battery is charging. ● White: The computer is connected to Using the battery meter on battery power. 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. Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you use while on page 44. Preferences set...
... in Windows Control Panel. ● Amber: The battery is charging. ● White: The computer is connected to Using the battery meter on battery power. 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. Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you use while on page 44. Preferences set...
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... -screen instructions. 60 Chapter 7 Drives and external devices When the battery is the only source of power, be prompted for your computer. Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that the battery is not necessary to run Disk Defragmenter on luggage, such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Click Defragment disk. CAUTION...
... -screen instructions. 60 Chapter 7 Drives and external devices When the battery is the only source of power, be prompted for your computer. Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that the battery is not necessary to run Disk Defragmenter on luggage, such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Click Defragment disk. CAUTION...
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... 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 the computer: 62 Chapter 7 Drives and external devices Using external drives Removable external drives expand your user privileges, you either shut it down or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. NOTE: If prompted by User Account Control, click Yes. 2. To connect...
... 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 the computer: 62 Chapter 7 Drives and external devices Using external drives Removable external drives expand your user privileges, you either shut it down or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. NOTE: If prompted by User Account Control, click Yes. 2. To connect...
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... primary and accessory batteries. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. 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 the Setup Utility language. Set the following boot options: ● POST Hot Key Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for the user to start Windows in this chapter may not be on password. Security menu Select Administrator password Power-On Password To do this Enter, change, or delete an...
... primary and accessory batteries. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. 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 the Setup Utility language. Set the following boot options: ● POST Hot Key Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for the user to start Windows in this chapter may not be on password. Security menu Select Administrator password Power-On Password To do this Enter, change, or delete an...
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...: Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive that has an.exe extension (for your selection to locate the update later, after the download is complete. Identify the BIOS update that are ready to your hard drive. 90 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Follow the instructions on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you are displayed on the screen reports a successful installation...
...: Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive that has an.exe extension (for your selection to locate the update later, after the download is complete. Identify the BIOS update that are ready to your hard drive. 90 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Follow the instructions on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you are displayed on the screen reports a successful 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...