Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... a few DVDs or BDs are required. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. Click Advanced Options. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your system to its original factory state if you use an optional... external optical drive (purchased separately) to create recovery discs, or you will be prompted to continue the disc creation process. Follow the on battery power, you can go to the next step. 3. If you experience serious system failure or instability. NOTE: Read-write discs, such as...
... a few DVDs or BDs are required. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. Click Advanced Options. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your system to its original factory state if you use an optional... external optical drive (purchased separately) to create recovery discs, or you will be prompted to continue the disc creation process. Follow the on battery power, you can go to the next step. 3. If you experience serious system failure or instability. NOTE: Read-write discs, such as...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... the AC adapter. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the date, name, or other system information is connected to know the version of the ... Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on your hard drive. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in...
... the AC adapter. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the date, name, or other system information is connected to know the version of the ... Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on your hard drive. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... a mobile network operator), which in this chapter. You may provide it may be provided in the battery bay. Some mobile network operators require the use of your computer. HP Mobile Broadband supports the following technologies: ● HSPA (High Speed Packet Access) module, which provides ...service. For information on a label inside the battery bay of a subscriber identity module (SIM). The serial number is printed on HP Mobile Broadband and how to activate service with a preferred mobile network operator, refer to the HP Mobile Broadband information included with WLANs. A SIM...
... a mobile network operator), which in this chapter. You may provide it may be provided in the battery bay. Some mobile network operators require the use of your computer. HP Mobile Broadband supports the following technologies: ● HSPA (High Speed Packet Access) module, which provides ...service. For information on a label inside the battery bay of a subscriber identity module (SIM). The serial number is printed on HP Mobile Broadband and how to activate service with a preferred mobile network operator, refer to the HP Mobile Broadband information included with WLANs. A SIM...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...11. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Then shut down the computer. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on the computer. Inserting a SIM 13 If you... SIM into the SIM slot, and gently push the SIM into the slot until it is not replaced. 9. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband will be disabled if the battery is firmly seated. 8. Remove the battery. 7. Turn on by pressing the power button. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. To insert a SIM: ...
...11. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Then shut down the computer. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on the computer. Inserting a SIM 13 If you... SIM into the SIM slot, and gently push the SIM into the slot until it is not replaced. 9. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband will be disabled if the battery is firmly seated. 8. Remove the battery. 7. Turn on by pressing the power button. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. To insert a SIM: ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Then shut down the computer. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is off or in on the SIM (1), and then remove it from the AC outlet. 5. Disconnect ...all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Press in Hibernation, turn the computer on the computer. 14 Chapter 3 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) Turn on by pressing the power button. Unplug the power cord from the slot (2). 8. Close the display. 3. Shut down the...
Then shut down the computer. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is off or in on the SIM (1), and then remove it from the AC outlet. 5. Disconnect ...all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Press in Hibernation, turn the computer on the computer. 14 Chapter 3 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) Turn on by pressing the power button. Unplug the power cord from the slot (2). 8. Close the display. 3. Shut down the...
Drives - Windows Vista
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..., use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. do not drop a drive or place items on it down the computer. When the battery is the only source of damage to the computer, damage to magnetic fields. If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation, turn the... drive before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with cleaning products. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of power, be sure that the battery is off, in the Sleep state, or in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." Before removing or ...
..., use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. do not drop a drive or place items on it down the computer. When the battery is the only source of damage to the computer, damage to magnetic fields. If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation, turn the... drive before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with cleaning products. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of power, be sure that the battery is off, in the Sleep state, or in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." Before removing or ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... to a destination disc or from a network drive to a CD or DVD, use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is running on battery power. Do not use MyDVD. MP3 files can use CD-Rs to burn music CDs. ● A CD-RW or DVD-RW is sensitive to copy...
... to a destination disc or from a network drive to a CD or DVD, use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is running on battery power. Do not use MyDVD. MP3 files can use CD-Rs to burn music CDs. ● A CD-RW or DVD-RW is sensitive to copy...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... AC outlet. 5. Save your work. 2. Unplug the power cord from the hard drive bay. Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer. 7. Remove the battery from the computer (2). 9. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer...
... AC outlet. 5. Save your work. 2. Unplug the power cord from the hard drive bay. Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer. 7. Remove the battery from the computer (2). 9. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer...
Memory Modules - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... down the computer through the operating system. 3. Disconnect all external devices connected to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all batteries before installing a memory module. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. The memory capacity of electric shock and damage to the computer. 4. To add or replace a memory module: 1. Adding...
... down the computer through the operating system. 3. Disconnect all external devices connected to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all batteries before installing a memory module. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. The memory capacity of electric shock and damage to the computer. 4. To add or replace a memory module: 1. Adding...
Memory Modules - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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Reconnect external power and external devices. 16. Turn on the computer. 4 Adding or replacing a memory module Replace the battery. 15. 14.
Reconnect external power and external devices. 16. Turn on the computer. 4 Adding or replacing a memory module Replace the battery. 15. 14.
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...the computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light is turned off when all batteries in the computer are fully charged. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power ...: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off until the battery reaches a low battery level. (3) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. (4) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer ...
...the computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light is turned off when all batteries in the computer are fully charged. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power ...: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off until the battery reaches a low battery level. (3) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. (4) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer ...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cycle on and off during routine operation. Holds the hard drive. Releases the battery from the battery bay. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan to ...for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region. Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latch (3) WLAN module compartment (4) Hard drive bay (5) Vents (4) (6) Memory module compartment Description Holds the...
...and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cycle on and off during routine operation. Holds the hard drive. Releases the battery from the battery bay. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan to ...for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region. Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latch (3) WLAN module compartment (4) Hard drive bay (5) Vents (4) (6) Memory module compartment Description Holds the...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... plugged into an external power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level. On: Num lock is on or the integrated numeric keypad is enabled. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is not plugged into an external power source, the light is...The computer is off or in the computer are turned off. Lights Component (1) Caps lock light (2) Power lights* (2) (3) Wireless light (4) Num lock light (5) Battery light Description On: Caps lock is on. ● On: The computer is on . ● Amber: All wireless devices are fully charged.
... plugged into an external power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level. On: Num lock is on or the integrated numeric keypad is enabled. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is not plugged into an external power source, the light is...The computer is off or in the computer are turned off. Lights Component (1) Caps lock light (2) Power lights* (2) (3) Wireless light (4) Num lock light (5) Battery light Description On: Caps lock is on. ● On: The computer is on . ● Amber: All wireless devices are fully charged.
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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Additional hardware components Component Description (1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. (2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. (3) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. *Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country. 14 Chapter 2 Components
Additional hardware components Component Description (1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. (2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. (3) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. *Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country. 14 Chapter 2 Components
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...bottom of the computer. ● Regulatory label: Provides regulatory information about the computer. This certificate is located inside the battery bay. ● HP Broadband Wireless Module serial number label (select models only): Provides the serial number of your SIM. The regulatory label is... of the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for use . The service tag label is located inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label: Provides regulatory information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of Authenticity: Contains...
...bottom of the computer. ● Regulatory label: Provides regulatory information about the computer. This certificate is located inside the battery bay. ● HP Broadband Wireless Module serial number label (select models only): Provides the serial number of your SIM. The regulatory label is... of the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for use . The service tag label is located inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label: Provides regulatory information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of Authenticity: Contains...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...3 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 5 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 5 B battery bay 15 battery bay, identifying 9 battery light, identifying 5, 11 battery release latch, identifying 9 battery, identifying 14 bays battery 9, 15 hard drive 9 Bluetooth label 15 buttons power 4 TouchPad 2 TouchPad on/off 2...Windows applications 3 Windows logo 3 L labels Bluetooth 15 HP Broadband 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 modem approval 15 regulatory 15 service tag 15 SIM 15 wireless certification 15 WLAN 15 latches battery release 9 lights battery 5, 11 caps lock 11 drive 5, 12 num ...
...3 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 5 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 5 B battery bay 15 battery bay, identifying 9 battery light, identifying 5, 11 battery release latch, identifying 9 battery, identifying 14 bays battery 9, 15 hard drive 9 Bluetooth label 15 buttons power 4 TouchPad 2 TouchPad on/off 2...Windows applications 3 Windows logo 3 L labels Bluetooth 15 HP Broadband 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 modem approval 15 regulatory 15 service tag 15 SIM 15 wireless certification 15 WLAN 15 latches battery release 9 lights battery 5, 11 caps lock 11 drive 5, 12 num ...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... plan 4 Customizing power plans ...4 Setting password protection on wakeup 5 2 Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support 7 Displaying the remaining battery charge 8 Inserting or removing the battery ...9 Charging a battery ...11 Managing low battery levels ...12 Identifying low battery levels 12 Resolving a low battery level 13 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available 13 Resolving a low...
... plan 4 Customizing power plans ...4 Setting password protection on wakeup 5 2 Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support 7 Displaying the remaining battery charge 8 Inserting or removing the battery ...9 Charging a battery ...11 Managing low battery levels ...12 Identifying low battery levels 12 Resolving a low battery level 13 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available 13 Resolving a low...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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...state or 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 Hibernation. If the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type... states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to initiate Sleep after 10 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 25 minutes of inactivity when running on external power. With the computer on, you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation.
...state or 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 Hibernation. If the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type... states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to initiate Sleep after 10 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 25 minutes of inactivity when running on external power. With the computer on, you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation.
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after 120 minutes (2 hours) of inactivity when running on battery power, 1,080 minutes (18 hours) of inactivity when running on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before your work returns to ...the screen where you stopped working . Click Start, click the arrow next to be required on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. To exit Hibernation: ▲ Press the power button briefly. NOTE: If you have set a password to the Lock button, ...
... Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after 120 minutes (2 hours) of inactivity when running on battery power, 1,080 minutes (18 hours) of inactivity when running on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before your work returns to ...the screen where you stopped working . Click Start, click the arrow next to be required on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. To exit Hibernation: ▲ Press the power button briefly. NOTE: If you have set a password to the Lock button, ...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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...is located in the notification area, at the far right of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the battery meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to display the battery meter icon. 4. Right-click the taskbar, and then click Properties...the Notification Area tab. 3. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a critical battery level. To hide or display the battery meter icon: 1. Click OK. Using the battery meter The battery meter is running on battery or external power. Under System icons, clear the Power check box to ...
...is located in the notification area, at the far right of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the battery meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to display the battery meter icon. 4. Right-click the taskbar, and then click Properties...the Notification Area tab. 3. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a critical battery level. To hide or display the battery meter icon: 1. Click OK. Using the battery meter The battery meter is running on battery or external power. Under System icons, clear the Power check box to ...