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... sound when connected to cool internal components and prevent overheating. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio. Connects optional USB devices. It is in (microphone) jack (7) Audio-out (headphone) jack (8) Digital Media Slot (select models only) (9) Drive light Description Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Enables airflow to cycle on and off during routine operation. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory...
... sound when connected to cool internal components and prevent overheating. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio. Connects optional USB devices. It is in (microphone) jack (7) Audio-out (headphone) jack (8) Digital Media Slot (select models only) (9) Drive light Description Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Enables airflow to cycle on and off during routine operation. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory...
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...LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Action Keys Mode Boot Options To do this Change the language of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● CD-ROM Boot―Enable/disable boot from CD-ROM. ● Floppy Boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette. ● Internal Network Adapter Boot―Enable/disable boot from the internal network adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ Notebook Hard Drive ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key/USB Hard Disk ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM...
...LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Action Keys Mode Boot Options To do this Change the language of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● CD-ROM Boot―Enable/disable boot from CD-ROM. ● Floppy Boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette. ● Internal Network Adapter Boot―Enable/disable boot from the internal network adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ Notebook Hard Drive ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key/USB Hard Disk ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM...
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...; Set the boot order. ◦ 1st boot device: USB CD-ROM ◦ 2nd boot device: USB floppy ◦ 3rd boot device: USB SuperDisk ◦ 4th boot device: Notebook hard drive ◦ 5th boot device: USB hard disk ◦ 6th boot device: Network controller ● Swap the functions of the listed System Configuration options may not be supported by a USB port to the computer. ● Enable/disable BIOS DMA data transfers. ● Enable/disable fan always on while connected to an AC outlet. ● Enable/disable data execution prevention. ● Enable/disable LAN power saving mode...
...; Set the boot order. ◦ 1st boot device: USB CD-ROM ◦ 2nd boot device: USB floppy ◦ 3rd boot device: USB SuperDisk ◦ 4th boot device: Notebook hard drive ◦ 5th boot device: USB hard disk ◦ 6th boot device: Network controller ● Swap the functions of the listed System Configuration options may not be supported by a USB port to the computer. ● Enable/disable BIOS DMA data transfers. ● Enable/disable fan always on while connected to an AC outlet. ● Enable/disable data execution prevention. ● Enable/disable LAN power saving mode...
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... the Hardware tab. 4. To view resource settings in Windows XP: 1. Select Start > Computer. 2. Under System Tasks, click View system information. 3. CAUTION: Improperly changing resource settings can use Device Manager to get a graphical view of the system resources that control how the devices work on the desktop. 2. Only users who have expert knowledge of the following : ● Resources by type ● Resources by connection 114 Chapter 6 Specifications...
... the Hardware tab. 4. To view resource settings in Windows XP: 1. Select Start > Computer. 2. Under System Tasks, click View system information. 3. CAUTION: Improperly changing resource settings can use Device Manager to get a graphical view of the system resources that control how the devices work on the desktop. 2. Only users who have expert knowledge of the following : ● Resources by type ● Resources by connection 114 Chapter 6 Specifications...
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... Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD ±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive specifications 113 Bluetooth module removal 73 spare part number 29, 73 boot options 101, 106 boot order 101, 106 button sound 101 buttons power 14 TouchPad right/left 12 C cable kit, spare part number 30 cables, service considerations 46 camera module removal 79 spare part number 79 camera, product description 6 caps lock light, identifying 13 Card Reader Power Saving 101 changing the language of Setup Utility 97 chipset, product description 2 compartments memory module 19 components additional hardware 21 bottom...
... Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD ±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive specifications 113 Bluetooth module removal 73 spare part number 29, 73 boot options 101, 106 boot order 101, 106 button sound 101 buttons power 14 TouchPad right/left 12 C cable kit, spare part number 30 cables, service considerations 46 camera module removal 79 spare part number 79 camera, product description 6 caps lock light, identifying 13 Card Reader Power Saving 101 changing the language of Setup Utility 97 chipset, product description 2 compartments memory module 19 components additional hardware 21 bottom...
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... (network 18 K keyboard product description 9 removal 63 spare part numbers 25, 63 keys esc 15 fn 15 function 15 navigation 15 Windows applications 15 Windows logo 15 L LAN Power Saving 101 language support 101 latch, battery release 19 legacy support, USB 102, 106 light power 13 lights caps lock 13 Digital Media Slot 18 optical drive 17 webcam 16 wireless 13 M Main menu 100 mass storage devices, spare part numbers 34 memory module product description 4 removal 61 spare part numbers 27, 61 memory module compartment...
... (network 18 K keyboard product description 9 removal 63 spare part numbers 25, 63 keys esc 15 fn 15 function 15 navigation 15 Windows applications 15 Windows logo 15 L LAN Power Saving 101 language support 101 latch, battery release 19 legacy support, USB 102, 106 light power 13 lights caps lock 13 Digital Media Slot 18 optical drive 17 webcam 16 wireless 13 M Main menu 100 mass storage devices, spare part numbers 34 memory module product description 4 removal 61 spare part numbers 27, 61 memory module compartment...
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... 7 external media cards 8 graphics 2 hard drives 5 keyboard 9 memory module 4 microphone 6 modem module 7 operating system 9 optical drives 6 pointing devices 9 ports 8 power requirements 9 processors 1 product name 1 security 9 serviceability 9 wireless 7 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 115 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 120 recovering from the recovery discs 120 recovery discs 115, 116 Recovery Manager 115, 120 recovery partition 115 recovery, system 120 removal/replacement preliminaries 45 procedures 50 restore points 119 restoring default settings 99...
... 7 external media cards 8 graphics 2 hard drives 5 keyboard 9 memory module 4 microphone 6 modem module 7 operating system 9 optical drives 6 pointing devices 9 ports 8 power requirements 9 processors 1 product name 1 security 9 serviceability 9 wireless 7 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 115 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 120 recovering from the recovery discs 120 recovery discs 115, 116 Recovery Manager 115, 120 recovery partition 115 recovery, system 120 removal/replacement preliminaries 45 procedures 50 restore points 119 restoring default settings 99...
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... Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, click Network and Sharing Center, click Troubleshoot problems, and then follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the wireless light on your computer is on (white). The wireless network connection is not working If a wireless network connection is not working Follow these suggestions if an external device does not function as expected, follow these suggestions: ✎ If you are installed and updated. Notebook Essentials 19 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting...
... Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, click Network and Sharing Center, click Troubleshoot problems, and then follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the wireless light on your computer is on (white). The wireless network connection is not working If a wireless network connection is not working Follow these suggestions if an external device does not function as expected, follow these suggestions: ✎ If you are installed and updated. Notebook Essentials 19 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting...
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... specifications 27 external devices, troubleshooting 19 F firewalls 8 full system recovery 21 H hardware identifying 2 installing 14 Help and Support 2 Hibernation 17 HP Recovery Manager 21 humidity specifications 27 I IEC 60950 compliance 9, 18 image, switching, among display devices 17 Internet broadband access 9 choosing an ISP 10 choosing type of access 9 connecting to 9 dial-up access 9 wireless access 9 Internet service provider (ISP) 10 Internet Services & Offers 10 Internet, connecting 1 K keyboard, cleaning 29 M modem connecting 9 surge protection 8 monitor, external 18 Notebook...
... specifications 27 external devices, troubleshooting 19 F firewalls 8 full system recovery 21 H hardware identifying 2 installing 14 Help and Support 2 Hibernation 17 HP Recovery Manager 21 humidity specifications 27 I IEC 60950 compliance 9, 18 image, switching, among display devices 17 Internet broadband access 9 choosing an ISP 10 choosing type of access 9 connecting to 9 dial-up access 9 wireless access 9 Internet service provider (ISP) 10 Internet Services & Offers 10 Internet, connecting 1 K keyboard, cleaning 29 M modem connecting 9 surge protection 8 monitor, external 18 Notebook...
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...: The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on and off during routine operation. It is in (microphone) jack (7) Audio-out (headphone) jack (8) Digital Media Slot (select models only) (9) Drive light Description Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Left-side components Component (1) External monitor port (2) Vent (3) HDMI port (select models only) (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) USB ports (2) (6) Audio-in use. 8 Chapter 1 Features Produces sound when connected to cool internal components. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as...
...: The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on and off during routine operation. It is in (microphone) jack (7) Audio-out (headphone) jack (8) Digital Media Slot (select models only) (9) Drive light Description Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Left-side components Component (1) External monitor port (2) Vent (3) HDMI port (select models only) (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) USB ports (2) (6) Audio-in use. 8 Chapter 1 Features Produces sound when connected to cool internal components. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as...
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... been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from the Network adapters list. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is not properly installed. If wireless networking is properly installed on the side of your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included...
... been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from the Network adapters list. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is not properly installed. If wireless networking is properly installed on the side of your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included...
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... to enter settings before you can be set to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 2. Troubleshooting 59 Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. If prompted to install. 7. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Check for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. or - To use Windows Update: 1. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click the option for updates. 3. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support...
... to enter settings before you can be set to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 2. Troubleshooting 59 Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. If prompted to install. 7. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Check for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. or - To use Windows Update: 1. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click the option for updates. 3. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support...
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... responses set using Power Options in Sleep, and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information. Managing low battery levels The information in a cool, dry location. Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you are charging a new battery, charge it . ● If the battery has been unused for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Decrease the brightness on the computer. Preferences set at the factory...
... responses set using Power Options in Sleep, and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information. Managing low battery levels The information in a cool, dry location. Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you are charging a new battery, charge it . ● If the battery has been unused for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Decrease the brightness on the computer. Preferences set at the factory...
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...-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on the computer. NOTE: Before you send your computer for service, remove all password settings. Passwords can be set in Windows or in this chapter to use of the computer Unauthorized access to data ● Power-on password ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Critical security updates from being locked...
...-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on the computer. NOTE: Before you send your computer for service, remove all password settings. Passwords can be set in Windows or in this chapter to use of the computer Unauthorized access to data ● Power-on password ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Critical security updates from being locked...
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... Boot―Enable/disable boot from the internal network adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for the f1, f2, f9, f10, f11, and f12 functions of Setup Utility. Enable/disable Action Keys Mode. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Action Keys Mode Boot Options To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. Enable/disable Card...
... Boot―Enable/disable boot from the internal network adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for the f1, f2, f9, f10, f11, and f12 functions of Setup Utility. Enable/disable Action Keys Mode. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Action Keys Mode Boot Options To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. Enable/disable Card...
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... as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Install the updates. 100 Chapter 11 Software updates 11 Software updates Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site are explained in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Most software and BIOS updates on the computer. If your computer model, product category, and series or family. The BIOS initializes the operating...
... as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Install the updates. 100 Chapter 11 Software updates 11 Software updates Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site are explained in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Most software and BIOS updates on the computer. If your computer model, product category, and series or family. The BIOS initializes the operating...
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... steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your computer. When the list of the device. To do so, restart your country or region. 2. Updating programs and drivers 103 NOTE: In some cases, you may be able to your Web browser, go to install the updated driver. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. When...
... steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your computer. When the list of the device. To do so, restart your country or region. 2. Updating programs and drivers 103 NOTE: In some cases, you may be able to your Web browser, go to install the updated driver. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. When...
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... 9 battery temperature 70 battery, identifying 11 bays battery 9 hard drive 9 BIOS, updating 101 Blu-ray Disc playing 43 removing 48 Bluetooth device 13, 19 Bluetooth label 12 boot options 99 boot order 99 button sound 99 buttons power 4 TouchPad right/left 2, 24 C cables LAN 22 USB 80 calibrating battery 68 caps lock light, identifying 3 Card Reader Power Saving 99 CD copying 46 playing 43 removing 48 CD drive 41, 74 changing the language of Setup Utility 96 charging batteries 66, 68 checking audio functions 36 compartments memory module 9 components additional hardware 11...
... 9 battery temperature 70 battery, identifying 11 bays battery 9 hard drive 9 BIOS, updating 101 Blu-ray Disc playing 43 removing 48 Bluetooth device 13, 19 Bluetooth label 12 boot options 99 boot order 99 button sound 99 buttons power 4 TouchPad right/left 2, 24 C cables LAN 22 USB 80 calibrating battery 68 caps lock light, identifying 3 Card Reader Power Saving 99 CD copying 46 playing 43 removing 48 CD drive 41, 74 changing the language of Setup Utility 96 charging batteries 66, 68 checking audio functions 36 compartments memory module 9 components additional hardware 11...
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... Slot 8 optical drive 7 webcam 6 wireless 3 local area network (LAN) cable required 22 connecting cable 22 low battery level 67 M Main menu 98 maintenance Disk Cleanup 75 Disk Defragmenter 75 managing a power-on password 91 managing an administrator password 90 media controls, hotkeys 34 memory module inserting 85 removing 85 memory module compartment cover removing 85 replacing 86 memory module compartment, identifying 9 memory test 99 microphone (internal), identifying 6, 32 minimizing interference 22 modem approval label 12 modem cable noise suppression circuitry 11 monitor port, external...
... Slot 8 optical drive 7 webcam 6 wireless 3 local area network (LAN) cable required 22 connecting cable 22 low battery level 67 M Main menu 98 maintenance Disk Cleanup 75 Disk Defragmenter 75 managing a power-on password 91 managing an administrator password 90 media controls, hotkeys 34 memory module inserting 85 removing 85 memory module compartment cover removing 85 replacing 86 memory module compartment, identifying 9 memory test 99 microphone (internal), identifying 6, 32 minimizing interference 22 modem approval label 12 modem cable noise suppression circuitry 11 monitor port, external...
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... battery 66 restore points 108 restoring default settings 97 RJ-11 (modem) jack, identifying 7 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 8 S secondary hard drive self test 99 security cable slot, identifying 7 Security menu 98 security, wireless 17 selecting in Setup Utility 96 serial number, computer 12 service tag 12 setup of WLAN 16 Setup Utility, passwords set in 89 shut down 71 Sleep exiting 60 initiating 60 slots Digital Media 8 memory module 9 security cable 7 software Disk Cleanup 75 Disk Defragmenter 75 multimedia 35 Windows Media Player 35 Wireless...
... battery 66 restore points 108 restoring default settings 97 RJ-11 (modem) jack, identifying 7 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 8 S secondary hard drive self test 99 security cable slot, identifying 7 Security menu 98 security, wireless 17 selecting in Setup Utility 96 serial number, computer 12 service tag 12 setup of WLAN 16 Setup Utility, passwords set in 89 shut down 71 Sleep exiting 60 initiating 60 slots Digital Media 8 memory module 9 security cable 7 software Disk Cleanup 75 Disk Defragmenter 75 multimedia 35 Windows Media Player 35 Wireless...