Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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.../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 . Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Set the following boot options: ● f9 and f10 Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for the f9 and f10 functions of the Setup Utility in DC mode. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power...
.../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 . Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Set the following boot options: ● f9 and f10 Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for the f9 and f10 functions of the Setup Utility in DC mode. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer may be available on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network...
... installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer may be available on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. When the Main menu is displayed. 3. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power...
... Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. When the Main menu is displayed. 3. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to step 6. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver. Click Install now to install. 7. or - NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box...
... then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to step 6. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver. Click Install now to install. 7. or - NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not 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, WLAN, or 802.11. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. If no WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to Help and Support...
... a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not 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, WLAN, or 802.11. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. If no WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to Help and Support...
Drives - Windows Vista
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You may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer manually at least once a month. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Follow the on the hard drive so that you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run on a monthly schedule...
You may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer manually at least once a month. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Follow the on the hard drive so that you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run on a monthly schedule...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... option for hardware changes icon in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Start Search box. Click Start and type device manager in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Windows scans your program again. Open your computer model number in the pane above the box. 3. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number...
... option for hardware changes icon in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Start Search box. Click Start and type device manager in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Windows scans your program again. Open your computer model number in the pane above the box. 3. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... select a storage location on -screen instructions to your Internet browser and go to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - To use Microsoft Update: 1. Follow the on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Open your computer. Click Install now to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Click Security & Updates. 3. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue...
... select a storage location on -screen instructions to your Internet browser and go to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - To use Microsoft Update: 1. Follow the on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Open your computer. Click Install now to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Click Security & Updates. 3. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue...
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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... 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 Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a highdefinition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory...
... 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 Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a highdefinition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... media program. The computer can support one end of graphics card is installed on your computer ▲ Check the label on the computer. 2. Plug one HDMI device connected to the computer. You must also determine what type of the HDMI cable into the HDMI port on the computer keyboard. - In the left pane, click Device Manager, and then click Display adapters. To connect a video or audio device to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. or - 1. Connect...
... media program. The computer can support one end of graphics card is installed on your computer ▲ Check the label on the computer. 2. Plug one HDMI device connected to the computer. You must also determine what type of the HDMI cable into the HDMI port on the computer keyboard. - In the left pane, click Device Manager, and then click Display adapters. To connect a video or audio device to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. or - 1. Connect...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... immediately check for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. or - If prompted to automatically check for and install updates for software updates on -screen instructions to step 6. 3. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for the Windows operating system and other...
... immediately check for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. or - If prompted to automatically check for and install updates for software updates on -screen instructions to step 6. 3. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for the Windows operating system and other...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... the display is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. Your work is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Using power-saving states 1 CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to memory, letting...
... the display is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. Your work is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Using power-saving states 1 CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to memory, letting...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... notification area, and then click More power options. - or - Click Restore default settings for this plan, and then follow the on the computer turns off . 2. You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is recharged, the battery light on -screen instructions. 16 Chapter 2 Using battery power Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. When the battery is off . Step 4: Fully recharge...
... notification area, and then click More power options. - or - Click Restore default settings for this plan, and then follow the on the computer turns off . 2. You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is recharged, the battery light on -screen instructions. 16 Chapter 2 Using battery power Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. When the battery is off . Step 4: Fully recharge...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to the Lock button. 3. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and...
... to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to the Lock button. 3. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and...
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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...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) Function Connects an AC adapter. ■ On: The computer is connected to external power. ■ Off: The computer is not connected to optical discs. Blinking: The optical drive is in use. Connects a modem cable. Connect optional USB devices. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects a network cable. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ■ Memory Stick...
...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) Function Connects an AC adapter. ■ On: The computer is connected to external power. ■ Off: The computer is not connected to optical discs. Blinking: The optical drive is in use. Connects a modem cable. Connect optional USB devices. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects a network cable. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ■ Memory Stick...
Service Guide
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... that is the number used to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Item 1 2 3 Component Product name Serial number (s/n) Part number/Product number (p/n) 4 Model description 5 Warranty period Description This is the product name affixed to the front of the computer. This is unique to determine what components and parts are needed when troubleshooting system problems. The service tag provides the following information: When ordering parts or requesting...
... that is the number used to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Item 1 2 3 Component Product name Serial number (s/n) Part number/Product number (p/n) 4 Model description 5 Warranty period Description This is the product name affixed to the front of the computer. This is unique to determine what components and parts are needed when troubleshooting system problems. The service tag provides the following information: When ordering parts or requesting...
Service Guide
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... removal and replacement procedures. Serial number The service tag, affixed to the front of the computer. Connect AC power to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. 4-5 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. This is an alphanumeric identifier that must be needed . This is the number used...
... removal and replacement procedures. Serial number The service tag, affixed to the front of the computer. Connect AC power to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. 4-5 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. This is an alphanumeric identifier that must be needed . This is the number used...
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...