Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...do this Change the Setup Utility language. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is in intervals 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 Internal Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ USB Floppy...
...do this Change the Setup Utility language. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is in intervals 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 Internal Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ USB Floppy...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for more information. 2. Access the updates on the system ROM. Install the updates. 1 The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer is stored on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. Some download packages...
... permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for more information. 2. Access the updates on the system ROM. Install the updates. 1 The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer is stored on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. Some download packages...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... displaying BIOS information: 1. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to your computer and access the BIOS update you are already in an optional docking device, or connected to download. 3. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to reliable external power using the AC adapter. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Make...
... displaying BIOS information: 1. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to your computer and access the BIOS update you are already in an optional docking device, or connected to download. 3. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to reliable external power using the AC adapter. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Make...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Click Install now to step 6. 3. To do so, restart your country or region. 2. If you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. Proceed to install the updated driver. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions...
... enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Click Install now to step 6. 3. To do so, restart your country or region. 2. If you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. Proceed to install the updated driver. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... the driver 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 Refer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control...
... the driver 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 Refer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may take more efficiently. You may set it to run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the size of your permission or password for your computer. After you use . Depending on the hard drive so that you can safely delete to free up disk...
... as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may take more efficiently. You may set it to run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the size of your permission or password for your computer. After you use . Depending on the hard drive so that you can safely delete to free up disk...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... anything requiring drivers. Open your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of the display and on the service tag on bottom of these procedures to obtain HP device drivers. Click the option for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the Web. 3. As you want to uninstall and reinstall (for software and driver downloads, type your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software updates on ) unless...
... anything requiring drivers. Open your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of the display and on the service tag on bottom of these procedures to obtain HP device drivers. Click the option for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the Web. 3. As you want to uninstall and reinstall (for software and driver downloads, type your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software updates on ) unless...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Open your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for updates to your computer. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for your Internet browser and go to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click your hard drive. When the list...
... and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Open your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for updates to your computer. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for your Internet browser and go to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click your hard drive. When the list...
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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...; xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M On: The Digital Media Slot is not connected to external power. ● Off: The computer is in use. 8 Chapter 2 Components 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. Connects a network cable. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as...
...; xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M On: The Digital Media Slot is not connected to external power. ● Off: The computer is in use. 8 Chapter 2 Components 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. Connects a network cable. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... device manufacturer's instructions. 3. In the left pane, click Device Manager, and then click Display adapters. Plug one HDMI device connected to an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or any other end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI port on the computer keyboard. - You must also determine what type of graphics card installed on your media program. Connecting an HDMI device The computer includes an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. Configuring the audio using HDMI...
... device manufacturer's instructions. 3. In the left pane, click Device Manager, and then click Display adapters. Plug one HDMI device connected to an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or any other end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI port on the computer keyboard. - You must also determine what type of graphics card installed on your media program. Connecting an HDMI device The computer includes an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. Configuring the audio using HDMI...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Install now to install Microsoft Update. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Click Next to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Open your specific product from the models listed. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number (do so...
... for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Install now to install Microsoft Update. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Click Next to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Open your specific product from the models listed. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number (do so...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. When Sleep is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in any computer functions while the computer is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on the hard drive and the computer turns off. If the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears.
... the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. When Sleep is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in any computer functions while the computer is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on the hard drive and the computer turns off. If the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears.
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... external power and maintain external power until the battery is off . Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep CAUTION: Failure to reenable Hibernation after calibration may result in the notification area, and then click More power options. - You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is fully recharged. or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Click Restore default settings...
... external power and maintain external power until the battery is off . Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep CAUTION: Failure to reenable Hibernation after calibration may result in the notification area, and then click More power options. - You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is fully recharged. or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Click Restore default settings...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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...+delete, and then click the Power button. ● Press the power button and hold for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. 20 Chapter 4 Shutting down the computer: NOTE: If the computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation, you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port ● When the computer will...
...+delete, and then click the Power button. ● Press the power button and hold for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. 20 Chapter 4 Shutting down the computer: NOTE: If the computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation, you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port ● When the computer will...
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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Connects a network cable. Blinking: The optical drive is not connected to external power. Left-side components Item 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) Function Connects an AC adapter. ■ On: The computer is connected to external power. ■ Off: The computer is being mishandled or stolen. 2-7 Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the ...
Connects a network cable. Blinking: The optical drive is not connected to external power. Left-side components Item 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) Function Connects an AC adapter. ■ On: The computer is connected to external power. ■ Off: The computer is being mishandled or stolen. 2-7 Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the ...
Service Guide
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... may be needed . This number describes the duration of 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 unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. This is the number used to each product. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model description provided...
... may be needed . This number describes the duration of 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 unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. This is the number used to each product. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model description provided...
Service Guide
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... and location during removal and replacement. All passwords and all CMOS settings have been cleared. Item 1 2 3 Component Product name Serial number (s/n) Part number/Product number (p/n) 4 Model description 5 Warranty period Removal and replacement procedures Description This is unique to the bottom of the warranty period for the computer. Do not reinsert any batteries at this time. 9. This is the number used to the computer. Connect AC power to locate documents, drivers, and support for...
... and location during removal and replacement. All passwords and all CMOS settings have been cleared. Item 1 2 3 Component Product name Serial number (s/n) Part number/Product number (p/n) 4 Model description 5 Warranty period Removal and replacement procedures Description This is unique to the bottom of the warranty period for the computer. Do not reinsert any batteries at this time. 9. This is the number used to the computer. Connect AC power to locate documents, drivers, and support for...
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...