Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... Select Administrator password Power-On Password To do this Enter, change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). NOTE: Some of Setup Utility options. Main menu 5 Enter, change...
... Select Administrator password Power-On Password To do this Enter, change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). NOTE: Some of Setup Utility options. Main menu 5 Enter, change...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... then click Next. Under Automatic restore points, select the disk for your system, you want to reverse subsequent changes made to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. The System Protection window opens. 6. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3.
... then click Next. Under Automatic restore points, select the disk for your system, you want to reverse subsequent changes made to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. The System Protection window opens. 6. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3.
Modem and Local Area Network - Windows Vista
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Table of contents 1 Using the modem (select models only) Connecting a modem cable ...2 Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter 3 Selecting a location setting ...4 Viewing the current location selection 4 Adding new locations when traveling 5 Solving travel connection problems 6 2 Connecting to a local area network Index ...9 v
Table of contents 1 Using the modem (select models only) Connecting a modem cable ...2 Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter 3 Selecting a location setting ...4 Viewing the current location selection 4 Adding new locations when traveling 5 Solving travel connection problems 6 2 Connecting to a local area network Index ...9 v
Modem and Local Area Network - Windows Vista
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WARNING! Connecting the internal analog modem to a digital line. or region-specific modem cable adapter (purchased separately) is also required. Immediately disconnect the modem cable if you accidentally connect it to a digital line can permanently damage the ...
WARNING! Connecting the internal analog modem to a digital line. or region-specific modem cable adapter (purchased separately) is also required. Immediately disconnect the modem cable if you accidentally connect it to a digital line can permanently damage the ...
Modem and Local Area Network - Windows Vista
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... cable adapter (3) into the telephone wall jack. Plug the country- Connecting a country- Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Telephone jacks vary by country or region. To use the modem and the modem cable (purchased separately) outside the country or ...region in which you purchased the computer, you must obtain a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter 3 To connect the modem to an analog telephone line that does not have an RJ-11 telephone jack, follow these steps: 1. or...
... cable adapter (3) into the telephone wall jack. Plug the country- Connecting a country- Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Telephone jacks vary by country or region. To use the modem and the modem cable (purchased separately) outside the country or ...region in which you purchased the computer, you must obtain a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter 3 To connect the modem to an analog telephone line that does not have an RJ-11 telephone jack, follow these steps: 1. or...
Modem and Local Area Network - Windows Vista
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or region-specific modem cable adapter 3 L local area network (LAN) cable required 8 connecting cable 8 M modem cable connecting 2 noise suppression circuitry 1 modem cable adapter 3 modem software setting/adding location 4 travel connection problems 6 N network cable connecting 8 noise suppression circuitry 8 noise suppression circuitry modem cable 1 network cable 8 T troubleshooting modem 6 W wireless network (WLAN) 8 Index 9 Index C cable LAN 8 modem 2 country-
or region-specific modem cable adapter 3 L local area network (LAN) cable required 8 connecting cable 8 M modem cable connecting 2 noise suppression circuitry 1 modem cable adapter 3 modem software setting/adding location 4 travel connection problems 6 N network cable connecting 8 noise suppression circuitry 8 noise suppression circuitry modem cable 1 network cable 8 T troubleshooting modem 6 W wireless network (WLAN) 8 Index 9 Index C cable LAN 8 modem 2 country-
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... it later. Click your country or region. 2. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing ...additional information. 6. Proceed to install the updated driver. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Select your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on...
... it later. Click your country or region. 2. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing ...additional information. 6. Proceed to install the updated driver. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Select your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on...
Drives - Windows Vista
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.... 7. Select Start > All Programs, and then select the name of CD or DVD you want to the folder where the source files are stored. 6. For specific instructions, refer to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out the tray (2) until it . 3. Close the disc tray and place the disc in...
.... 7. Select Start > All Programs, and then select the name of CD or DVD you want to the folder where the source files are stored. 6. For specific instructions, refer to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out the tray (2) until it . 3. Close the disc tray and place the disc in...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...the Web. 3. Click Next to step 6. A device driver must be reinstalled 17 NOTE: If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of these procedures to delete. 6. To use the... confirm that the drivers are prompted to uninstall and reinstall (for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. To use HP Update: 1. NOTE: You can find your computer model number in the pane above the box. 3. Click a listed driver, and press ...
...the Web. 3. Click Next to step 6. A device driver must be reinstalled 17 NOTE: If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of these procedures to delete. 6. To use the... confirm that the drivers are prompted to uninstall and reinstall (for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. To use HP Update: 1. NOTE: You can find your computer model number in the pane above the box. 3. Click a listed driver, and press ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... use Microsoft Update: 1. Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for updates to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted to check for your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update...
... use Microsoft Update: 1. Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for updates to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted to check for your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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Some USB devices may require additional support software, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. Using a USB device A USB port connects an optional external device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub, to the manufacturer's instructions. The computer has 3 USB ports which is usually included with the device. To add more information about device-specific software, refer to the computer. For more USB ports, connect an optional hub. 1
Some USB devices may require additional support software, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. Using a USB device A USB port connects an optional external device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub, to the manufacturer's instructions. The computer has 3 USB ports which is usually included with the device. To add more information about device-specific software, refer to the computer. For more USB ports, connect an optional hub. 1
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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fn++ Decrease system volume. On some computer models, the BIOS date is displayed as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ● Answers to use a hotkey command on your computer ● Checkups for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ...
fn++ Decrease system volume. On some computer models, the BIOS date is displayed as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ● Answers to use a hotkey command on your computer ● Checkups for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... home systems usually do not support all programs. ● A CD-R or DVD-R is generally best for burning data files or for creating a data file. For specific instructions, refer to use. Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD If your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW optical drive, you...
... home systems usually do not support all programs. ● A CD-R or DVD-R is generally best for burning data files or for creating a data file. For specific instructions, refer to use. Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD If your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW optical drive, you...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... updates for your hard drive. Open your country or region. 2. or - Click Security & Updates. 3. Follow the on the Web. 3. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number (do so, restart your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided...
... updates for your hard drive. Open your country or region. 2. or - Click Security & Updates. 3. Follow the on the Web. 3. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number (do so, restart your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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Finding battery information in Help and Support 7 Finding battery information in Help and Support The Battery information section of the Help and Support Learning Center provides the following tools and information: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to maximize battery life ● Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access Battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learning Center > HP Power and Battery Learning Center.
Finding battery information in Help and Support 7 Finding battery information in Help and Support The Battery information section of the Help and Support Learning Center provides the following tools and information: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to maximize battery life ● Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access Battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learning Center > HP Power and Battery Learning Center.
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Shock events With each new generation of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be run. Symptoms of Hard Drive Issues The symptoms of hard drive failures. Symptoms may include the following sections explain how to... Shock events can fail. Software issues Some hard drive performance problems appear to mimic hard drive failure, but are exposed to shock events beyond their specifications, they can cause read/write head misalignment, or contact between the read/write heads and the media, resulting in symptoms such as "Non-system ...
... drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Shock events With each new generation of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be run. Symptoms of Hard Drive Issues The symptoms of hard drive failures. Symptoms may include the following sections explain how to... Shock events can fail. Software issues Some hard drive performance problems appear to mimic hard drive failure, but are exposed to shock events beyond their specifications, they can cause read/write head misalignment, or contact between the read/write heads and the media, resulting in symptoms such as "Non-system ...
Service Guide
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...±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe specifications. . . . . . 6-4 Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive specifications 6-4 System DMA specifications 6-5 System interrupt specifications 6-5 System I/O address specifications 6-6 System memory map specifications 6-7 7 Screw listing Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screw 7-1 Phillips PM2.5x5.0 screw 7-3 Phillips PM2.5x6.0 captive screw 7-4 Phillips PM3.0x4.0 screw 7-5 Phillips...
...±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe specifications. . . . . . 6-4 Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive specifications 6-4 System DMA specifications 6-5 System interrupt specifications 6-5 System I/O address specifications 6-6 System memory map specifications 6-7 7 Screw listing Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screw 7-1 Phillips PM2.5x5.0 screw 7-3 Phillips PM2.5x6.0 captive screw 7-4 Phillips PM3.0x4.0 screw 7-5 Phillips...
Service Guide
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... monitor 9-2 HDMI 9-3 RJ-11 (modem 9-4 RJ-45 (network 9-4 Universal Serial Bus 9-5 10 Power cord set requirements Requirements for all countries and regions 10-1 Requirements for specific countries and regions 10-2 11 Recycling Battery 11-1 Display 11-1 Index Contents vi
... monitor 9-2 HDMI 9-3 RJ-11 (modem 9-4 RJ-45 (network 9-4 Universal Serial Bus 9-5 10 Power cord set requirements Requirements for all countries and regions 10-1 Requirements for specific countries and regions 10-2 11 Recycling Battery 11-1 Display 11-1 Index Contents vi
Service Guide
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... or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model description provided on the bottom of the warranty period for the computer. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. This is an alphanumeric identifier that may be needed . This number describes the duration of the computer. Illustrated parts...
... or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model description provided on the bottom of the warranty period for the computer. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. This is an alphanumeric identifier that may be needed . This number describes the duration of the computer. Illustrated parts...
Service Guide
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... be needed . The part number helps a service technician to the bottom of each product. Do not reinsert any batteries at this time. 9. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. Replace the RTC battery and reassemble the computer. 8. Turn on the bottom of the warranty period for the computer...
... be needed . The part number helps a service technician to the bottom of each product. Do not reinsert any batteries at this time. 9. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. Replace the RTC battery and reassemble the computer. 8. Turn on the bottom of the warranty period for the computer...