Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...Internal Network Adapter boot―Enable/disable boot from Internal Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. Run a diagnostic test on . Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. When enabled...
...Internal Network Adapter boot―Enable/disable boot from Internal Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. Run a diagnostic test on . Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. When enabled...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... hardware devices, including the time and date. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to Windows Help for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Access the updates on the computer. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Prepare for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS...
... hardware devices, including the time and date. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to Windows Help for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Access the updates on the computer. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Prepare for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Startup Menu" message is connected to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for your hard drive. When the Main menu is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. b. To download a BIOS update: 1. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for displaying BIOS...
... Startup Menu" message is connected to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for your hard drive. When the Main menu is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. b. To download a BIOS update: 1. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for displaying BIOS...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Proceed to install the updated driver. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your country or region. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. Select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter...
... download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Proceed to install the updated driver. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your country or region. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. Select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... device is listed, either your permission or password for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN...
... device is listed, either your permission or password for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN...
Drives - Windows Vista
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..., but you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to use the computer, files on -screen instructions. You may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use . You may set it works without supervision. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for more efficiently...
..., but you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to use the computer, files on -screen instructions. You may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use . You may set it works without supervision. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for more efficiently...
Drives - Windows Vista
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.... 6. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software updates on the Web. 3. A device driver must be reinstalled 17 In the results pane, click Device Manager. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Windows scans your country or region. 2. Open your computer model number in the pane above...
.... 6. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software updates on the Web. 3. A device driver must be reinstalled 17 In the results pane, click Device Manager. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Windows scans your country or region. 2. Open your computer model number in the pane above...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... & Updates. 3. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. 3. Click Install now to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Follow the on your computer after the installation is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to do so, restart your hard drive. If prompted to your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Open your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Change settings and...
... & Updates. 3. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. 3. Click Install now to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Follow the on your computer after the installation is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to do so, restart your hard drive. If prompted to your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Open your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Change settings and...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... 6 D device drivers HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 changing region setting 6 copying 7 drive 2 playing 5 removing 8 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 hard drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 O optical disc Blu-ray 5 removing 8 using 3, 4 optical drive identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk...
... 6 D device drivers HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 changing region setting 6 copying 7 drive 2 playing 5 removing 8 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 hard drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 O optical disc Blu-ray 5 removing 8 using 3, 4 optical drive identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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Connect optional USB device. Left-side components Component (1) Power connector (2) AC adapter light (3) External monitor port (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) HDMI port (select models only) (6) USB port (7) Digital Media Slot (select models only) (8) Digital Media Slot light (select models only) Description Connects an AC adapter. ● On: The computer is connected to external power. ● Off: The computer is in use. 8 Chapter 2 Components Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ...
Connect optional USB device. Left-side components Component (1) Power connector (2) AC adapter light (3) External monitor port (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) HDMI port (select models only) (6) USB port (7) Digital Media Slot (select models only) (8) Digital Media Slot light (select models only) Description Connects an AC adapter. ● On: The computer is connected to external power. ● Off: The computer is in use. 8 Chapter 2 Components Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... configure the default audio playback device according to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. In the left pane, click Device Manager, and then click Display adapters. Connecting an HDMI device 9 NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separately), available from most electronics retailers. Connect the other supported external display. Determining the type of the cable to the video device, according to that graphics card. Press fn+f4 on the computer keyboard. - Configuring the audio using HDMI (select models...
... configure the default audio playback device according to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. In the left pane, click Device Manager, and then click Display adapters. Connecting an HDMI device 9 NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separately), available from most electronics retailers. Connect the other supported external display. Determining the type of the cable to the video device, according to that graphics card. Press fn+f4 on the computer keyboard. - Configuring the audio using HDMI (select models...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... software updates on -screen instructions to install Microsoft Update. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. If prompted to your specific product from the models listed. 4. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Click Download only to save the file to do not put sp in front of the number) in the product box, and then press enter...
... software updates on -screen instructions to install Microsoft Update. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. If prompted to your specific product from the models listed. 4. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Click Download only to save the file to do not put sp in front of the number) in the product box, and then press enter...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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..., open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. You can be changed using Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. When Sleep is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows® Control Panel. 1 Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at...
..., open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. You can be changed using Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. When Sleep is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows® Control Panel. 1 Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... into external power and maintain external power until the battery is fully charged and the battery light has turned off . 2. Click Restore default settings for this plan, and then follow the on the computer turns off. When the battery is off . Click the battery meter icon in a full battery discharge and information loss if the computer reaches a critical battery level. 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep...
... into external power and maintain external power until the battery is fully charged and the battery light has turned off . 2. Click Restore default settings for this plan, and then follow the on the computer turns off. When the battery is off . Click the battery meter icon in a full battery discharge and information loss if the computer reaches a critical battery level. 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to the Lock button. 3. 4 Shutting down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information will be lost when the computer is possible. 1. The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. Click Shut Down. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to a USB port ●...
... are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to the Lock button. 3. 4 Shutting down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information will be lost when the computer is possible. 1. The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. Click Shut Down. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to a USB port ●...
Service Guide
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... parts catalog Serial number location 3-1 Computer major components 3-2 Display assembly components 3-9 Plastics Kit 3-11 Mass storage devices 3-12 Miscellaneous parts 3-13 Sequential part number listing 3-14 4 Removal and replacement procedures Preliminary replacement requirements 4-1 Tools required 4-1 Service considerations 4-1 Grounding guidelines 4-2 Unknown user password 4-4 Component replacement procedures 4-5 Serial number 4-5 Computer feet 4-6 Battery 4-7 Optical drive 4-8 Hard drive 4-10 RTC battery 4-12 Memory module 4-13 WLAN module 4-15 Keyboard 4-17 Keyboard...
... parts catalog Serial number location 3-1 Computer major components 3-2 Display assembly components 3-9 Plastics Kit 3-11 Mass storage devices 3-12 Miscellaneous parts 3-13 Sequential part number listing 3-14 4 Removal and replacement procedures Preliminary replacement requirements 4-1 Tools required 4-1 Service considerations 4-1 Grounding guidelines 4-2 Unknown user password 4-4 Component replacement procedures 4-5 Serial number 4-5 Computer feet 4-6 Battery 4-7 Optical drive 4-8 Hard drive 4-10 RTC battery 4-12 Memory module 4-13 WLAN module 4-15 Keyboard 4-17 Keyboard...
Service Guide
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...) Memory Card ■ xD-Picture Card (XD) ■ xD-Picture Card (XD) Type H ■ xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M On: The Digital Media Slot is in use. Right-side components Item Component 1 Optical drive 2 Optical drive light 3 USB ports (2) 4 RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) 5 Security cable slot External component identification Function Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to external power. Blinking: The optical drive is being mishandled or stolen. 2-7 Connects a modem cable. Connects a network cable. Attaches an optional...
...) Memory Card ■ xD-Picture Card (XD) ■ xD-Picture Card (XD) Type H ■ xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M On: The Digital Media Slot is in use. Right-side components Item Component 1 Optical drive 2 Optical drive light 3 USB ports (2) 4 RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) 5 Security cable slot External component identification Function Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to external power. Blinking: The optical drive is being mishandled or stolen. 2-7 Connects a modem cable. Connects a network cable. Attaches an optional...
Service Guide
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... number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. This is an alphanumeric identifier that may be needed . The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Illustrated parts catalog 3-1 This is the number used to determine what components and parts are needed when troubleshooting system problems. The service tag provides the following information: When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number located...
... number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. This is an alphanumeric identifier that may be needed . The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Illustrated parts catalog 3-1 This is the number used to determine what components and parts are needed when troubleshooting system problems. The service tag provides the following information: When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number located...
Service Guide
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..., drivers, and support for the computer. 4-5 This number describes the duration of the computer. Turn on the bottom of each product. There are needed when troubleshooting system problems. The service tag provides the following information: When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number located on the computer. Make special note of the computer. The part number helps a service technician to the computer. Connect AC power...
..., drivers, and support for the computer. 4-5 This number describes the duration of the computer. Turn on the bottom of each product. There are needed when troubleshooting system problems. The service tag provides the following information: When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number located on the computer. Make special note of the computer. The part number helps a service technician to the computer. Connect AC power...
Service Guide
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... 2-8 BIOS administrator password 5-3 Bluetooth module removal 4-35 spare part number 4-35 Bluetooth module cable 3-17 removal 4-35 spare part number 3-6, 3-17 Blu-ray disc specifications 6-4 Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive product description 1-4 removal 4-9 spare part number 4-8 specifications 6-4 boot options 5-4 boot order 5-4 bottom components 2-8 Index Index built-in device Bluetooth device radio 2-8 modem 1-4 wireless button 2-3 WLAN device radio 2-8 buttons power 2-3 wireless 2-3 C cables, service consideration 4-1 caps lock light 2-2 chipset, product description 1-2 CMOS...
... 2-8 BIOS administrator password 5-3 Bluetooth module removal 4-35 spare part number 4-35 Bluetooth module cable 3-17 removal 4-35 spare part number 3-6, 3-17 Blu-ray disc specifications 6-4 Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive product description 1-4 removal 4-9 spare part number 4-8 specifications 6-4 boot options 5-4 boot order 5-4 bottom components 2-8 Index Index built-in device Bluetooth device radio 2-8 modem 1-4 wireless button 2-3 WLAN device radio 2-8 buttons power 2-3 wireless 2-3 C cables, service consideration 4-1 caps lock light 2-2 chipset, product description 1-2 CMOS...