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... the volume ...29 Using the media activity keys 30 Multimedia software ...30 Using HP MediaSmart software 31 Using multimedia software 31 Installing multimedia software from a disc 31 Audio ...32 Connecting external audio devices 32 Checking your audio functions 32 Using Beats Audio ...33 Identifying Beats Audio icons 34 Video ...34 Connecting an external monitor or projector 34 Connecting an HDMI device 35 Configuring audio for HDMI 36 Webcam ...37 Webcam tips ...37 Adjusting webcam properties 37 Using the ambient light sensor ...39 Using adaptive brightness 39 Using the webcam IR...
... the volume ...29 Using the media activity keys 30 Multimedia software ...30 Using HP MediaSmart software 31 Using multimedia software 31 Installing multimedia software from a disc 31 Audio ...32 Connecting external audio devices 32 Checking your audio functions 32 Using Beats Audio ...33 Identifying Beats Audio icons 34 Video ...34 Connecting an external monitor or projector 34 Connecting an HDMI device 35 Configuring audio for HDMI 36 Webcam ...37 Webcam tips ...37 Adjusting webcam properties 37 Using the ambient light sensor ...39 Using adaptive brightness 39 Using the webcam IR...
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... not open 61 Sharing optical drives ...62 External devices ...63 Using a USB device ...63 Connecting a USB device 63 Removing a USB device 63 Using an eSATA device ...64 Connecting an eSATA device 64 Removing an eSATA device 64 Using Digital Media Slot cards 65 Inserting a digital card 65 Removing a digital card 66 8 Memory modules Adding or replacing a memory module in single-slot models 68 Adding or replacing a memory module in double-slot models 71 9 Security Protecting the computer ...75 Using passwords ...76 Setting passwords in Windows 76 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 77...
... not open 61 Sharing optical drives ...62 External devices ...63 Using a USB device ...63 Connecting a USB device 63 Removing a USB device 63 Using an eSATA device ...64 Connecting an eSATA device 64 Removing an eSATA device 64 Using Digital Media Slot cards 65 Inserting a digital card 65 Removing a digital card 66 8 Memory modules Adding or replacing a memory module in single-slot models 68 Adding or replacing a memory module in double-slot models 71 9 Security Protecting the computer ...75 Using passwords ...76 Setting passwords in Windows 76 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 77...
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... factory settings. To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. White: Caps lock is on. ● White: The computer is on. ● Blinking white: The computer is in Hibernation. 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 off . (2) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (3) Right TouchPad button* Functions...
... factory settings. To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. White: Caps lock is on. ● White: The computer is on. ● Blinking white: The computer is in Hibernation. 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 off . (2) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (3) Right TouchPad button* Functions...
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... your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (4). This number provides specific information about the computer. If your computer. This is located inside the battery bay. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (1). Labels 11 Have this computer. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (5). Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. You may need this information when traveling internationally. Wireless certification...
... your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (4). This number provides specific information about the computer. If your computer. This is located inside the battery bay. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (1). Labels 11 Have this computer. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (5). Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. You may need this information when traveling internationally. Wireless certification...
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... and repair from other devices. Windows resets your computer model number in the notification area, follow the on a secure network. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Current WLAN network security codes are prompted for software and driver downloads, and then type your network device and attempts to reconnect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network icon...
... and repair from other devices. Windows resets your computer model number in the notification area, follow the on a secure network. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Current WLAN network security codes are prompted for software and driver downloads, and then type your network device and attempts to reconnect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network icon...
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... TouchPad buttons on the TouchPad as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as described in the following sections. The TouchPad gestures described in this section are disabled at the far right of TouchPad gestures. Using pointing devices 23 To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons...
... TouchPad buttons on the TouchPad as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as described in the following sections. The TouchPad gestures described in this section are disabled at the far right of TouchPad gestures. Using pointing devices 23 To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons...
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... are having trouble viewing or sending video to a flatter image. ● Hue-Controls the aspect of color that use the webcam, select Start > All Programs > HP > HP MediaSmart > HP MediaSmart Webcam. A higher contrast setting intensifies the image; a lower saturation setting creates a more of the original information's dynamic range but leads to someone on another LAN or outside your network firewall, contact your computer hard drive. a lower brightness setting creates a darker...
... are having trouble viewing or sending video to a flatter image. ● Hue-Controls the aspect of color that use the webcam, select Start > All Programs > HP > HP MediaSmart > HP MediaSmart Webcam. A higher contrast setting intensifies the image; a lower saturation setting creates a more of the original information's dynamic range but leads to someone on another LAN or outside your network firewall, contact your computer hard drive. a lower brightness setting creates a darker...
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... Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Location and Other Sensors. 2. Adaptive brightness is enabled by default. Click Change plan setting, and then click Change advanced power settings. 3. Using the webcam IR light The webcam IR light improves the webcam picture quality in low-light conditions. In HP MediaSmart Webcam, select Settings > Display > Advanced Settings, and then click the Camera Control tab. Using the ambient light sensor The ambient light sensor (ALS) controls the display brightness and the webcam lighting in low-light conditions. Select the Microsoft Windows...
... Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Location and Other Sensors. 2. Adaptive brightness is enabled by default. Click Change plan setting, and then click Change advanced power settings. 3. Using the webcam IR light The webcam IR light improves the webcam picture quality in low-light conditions. In HP MediaSmart Webcam, select Settings > Display > Advanced Settings, and then click the Camera Control tab. Using the ambient light sensor The ambient light sensor (ALS) controls the display brightness and the webcam lighting in low-light conditions. Select the Microsoft Windows...
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... file on the hard drive and the computer turns off. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any computer functions while the computer is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. You can initiate Sleep in Windows® Control Panel. 6 Power management Setting power devices Using power-saving states The...
... file on the hard drive and the computer turns off. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any computer functions while the computer is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. You can initiate Sleep in Windows® Control Panel. 6 Power management Setting power devices Using power-saving states The...
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... much battery charge remains. Preferences set at the factory. Some lowbattery alerts and system responses can be changed using Power Options do not affect lights. Tips for the computer reaches a low or critical battery level, the battery meter icon in Windows Control Panel. Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you use while on page 42. Managing low battery levels The information in the Sleep...
... much battery charge remains. Preferences set at the factory. Some lowbattery alerts and system responses can be changed using Power Options do not affect lights. Tips for the computer reaches a low or critical battery level, the battery meter icon in Windows Control Panel. Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you use while on page 42. Managing low battery levels The information in the Sleep...
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... with the power button, the recommended procedure is to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. 56 Chapter 6 Power management Click Start. 3. Shutting down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information will be lost when the computer is shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and...
... with the power button, the recommended procedure is to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. 56 Chapter 6 Power management Click Start. 3. Shutting down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information will be lost when the computer is shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and...
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... Help and Support for more efficiently. Follow the on the hard drive so that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run Disk Defragmenter on luggage, such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Avoid exposing a drive to media. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Select Start > All Programs...
... Help and Support for more efficiently. Follow the on the hard drive so that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run Disk Defragmenter on luggage, such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Avoid exposing a drive to media. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Select Start > All Programs...
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... port to use, refer to perform the following tasks: ● Enable and disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software The HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software enables you either shut it down or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Additionally, members of an Administrator group can change settings, follow these steps: 1. To open the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection window. - Click OK. or - Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. To connect an external drive to open...
... port to use, refer to perform the following tasks: ● Enable and disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software The HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software enables you either shut it down or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Additionally, members of an Administrator group can change settings, follow these steps: 1. To open the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection window. - Click OK. or - Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. To connect an external drive to open...
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... computer has 2 USB ports, which is displayed in HP QuickWeb mode. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, use the following procedure to safely remove the USB device. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of the taskbar. A USB port connects an optional external device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub, to the manufacturer's instructions. External devices Using a USB device NOTE: If your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center...
... computer has 2 USB ports, which is displayed in HP QuickWeb mode. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, use the following procedure to safely remove the USB device. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of the taskbar. A USB port connects an optional external device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub, to the manufacturer's instructions. External devices Using a USB device NOTE: If your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center...
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...;Enable/disable boot from external Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for the user to press hot keys in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● HP QuickWeb-Enable/disable the HP QuickWeb Boot Menu at boot time. Run a diagnostic test on the secondary hard drive. Set the delay for : ◦ Notebook Hard Drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key/USB Hard Drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Primary Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory...
...;Enable/disable boot from external Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for the user to press hot keys in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● HP QuickWeb-Enable/disable the HP QuickWeb Boot Menu at boot time. Run a diagnostic test on the secondary hard drive. Set the delay for : ◦ Notebook Hard Drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key/USB Hard Drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Primary Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory...
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... A Setup Utility (BIOS) Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Make a note of the path to the location on the screen reports a successful installation, you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: After a message on your computer to identify your hard drive. If no instructions are ready to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. Access the page on the screen to install the update. Follow the instructions on the HP...
... A Setup Utility (BIOS) Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Make a note of the path to the location on the screen reports a successful installation, you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: After a message on your computer to identify your hard drive. If no instructions are ready to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. Access the page on the screen to install the update. Follow the instructions on the HP...
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... copy only the active window, press alt+prt sc. The discs you use any of the following when backing up: ● Create system restore points using Windows Backup and Restore, follow these steps: NOTE: Be sure that the computer is repaired or restored ● Before you add or modify hardware or software Note the following types of optical drive connected to maintain a reasonably current backup. The screen shot can...
... copy only the active window, press alt+prt sc. The discs you use any of the following when backing up: ● Create system restore points using Windows Backup and Restore, follow these steps: NOTE: Be sure that the computer is repaired or restored ● Before you add or modify hardware or software Note the following types of optical drive connected to maintain a reasonably current backup. The screen shot can...
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... key mode 88 action keys adjusting volume 26 audio CD, DVD, or BD controls 26 decreasing screen brightness 25 Help and Support 25 identifying 5 increasing screen brightness 25 muting speaker sound 26 QuickLock 26 switching screen image 26 using 25 volume 29 adaptive brightness, using 39 administrator password creating 78 entering 78 managing 78 airport security devices 58 ambient light sensor adaptive brightness 39 identifying 9 using 39 webcam IR light 39 antennas 9 antivirus software, using 80 audio devices, connecting external 32 audio functions, checking 32 audio-in (microphone) jack...
... key mode 88 action keys adjusting volume 26 audio CD, DVD, or BD controls 26 decreasing screen brightness 25 Help and Support 25 identifying 5 increasing screen brightness 25 muting speaker sound 26 QuickLock 26 switching screen image 26 using 25 volume 29 adaptive brightness, using 39 administrator password creating 78 entering 78 managing 78 airport security devices 58 ambient light sensor adaptive brightness 39 identifying 9 using 39 webcam IR light 39 antennas 9 antivirus software, using 80 audio devices, connecting external 32 audio functions, checking 32 audio-in (microphone) jack...
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D default settings, restoring 86 Diagnostics menu 88 digital card inserting 65 removing 66 supported formats 65 Digital Media Slot, identifying 6 Disk Cleanup software 58 Disk Defragmenter software 58 diskette drive 60 display image, switching 26 drive light 8, 59 drive media 41 drives boot order 88 connecting external 60 diskette 60 external 60 hard 60 optical 60 DVD drive 60 E encryption 17 entering a power-on password 79 entering an administrator password 78 eSATA cable, connecting 64 eSATA devices connecting 64 removing 64 eSATA port, identifying 7 esc key, identifying 6 external audio ...
D default settings, restoring 86 Diagnostics menu 88 digital card inserting 65 removing 66 supported formats 65 Digital Media Slot, identifying 6 Disk Cleanup software 58 Disk Defragmenter software 58 diskette drive 60 display image, switching 26 drive light 8, 59 drive media 41 drives boot order 88 connecting external 60 diskette 60 external 60 hard 60 optical 60 DVD drive 60 E encryption 17 entering a power-on password 79 entering an administrator password 78 eSATA cable, connecting 64 eSATA devices connecting 64 removing 64 eSATA port, identifying 7 esc key, identifying 6 external audio ...
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... (network jack), identifying 7 rotating TouchPad gesture 24 S screen brightness keys 25 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 31 shutdown 56 Sleep...
... (network jack), identifying 7 rotating TouchPad gesture 24 S screen brightness keys 25 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 31 shutdown 56 Sleep...