Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... 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 Change the Setup Utility language. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card...
... 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 Change the Setup Utility language. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Install the updates. 1 The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer may be available on the computer. You may be prompted for your computer model, product category, and series...
... password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Install the updates. 1 The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer may be available on the computer. You may be prompted for your computer model, product category, and series...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Identify the BIOS update that is running on the HP Web site that provides software for Startup Menu" message is connected to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you need this information to locate the update...
... optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Identify the BIOS update that is running on the HP Web site that provides software for Startup Menu" message is connected to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you need this information to locate the update...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... open a window containing additional information. 6. Proceed to download the driver and install it later. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. or - To do so, restart your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating...
... open a window containing additional information. 6. Proceed to download the driver and install it later. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. or - To do so, restart your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Refer to improve the security of your computer. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for the WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings.
... WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Refer to improve the security of your computer. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for the WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... defragment your computer manually at least once a month. Disk Defragmenter is easy to run more than an hour to improve the security of your computer. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any time. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. You may set it works without supervision. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1.
... defragment your computer manually at least once a month. Disk Defragmenter is easy to run more than an hour to improve the security of your computer. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any time. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. You may set it works without supervision. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... can find your drivers using the procedures in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Proceed to immediately check for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. Remove any other drivers you want to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Repeat for anything requiring drivers. Windows scans your country...
... can find your drivers using the procedures in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Proceed to immediately check for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. Remove any other drivers you want to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Repeat for anything requiring drivers. Windows scans your country...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Click your hard drive. If prompted to do so, restart your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to install the updated driver without downloading the file. -
... the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Click your hard drive. If prompted to do so, restart your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to install the updated driver without downloading the file. -
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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... 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 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 Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ●...
... 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 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 Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ●...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... media program. Plug one HDMI device connected to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. Configuring the audio using HDMI (select models only) To configure, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition television, or any other end of graphics card installed on the computer keyboard. - In the left pane, click Device Manager, and then click Display adapters. Connect the other supported external display. Press fn+f4 on the computer display or any compatible digital or audio component. Connecting an HDMI device...
... media program. Plug one HDMI device connected to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. Configuring the audio using HDMI (select models only) To configure, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition television, or any other end of graphics card installed on the computer keyboard. - In the left pane, click Device Manager, and then click Display adapters. Connect the other supported external display. Press fn+f4 on the computer display or any compatible digital or audio component. Connecting an HDMI device...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Install now to step 6. 3. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your computer model number in the product box, and then press enter. - Click Security & Updates...
... open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Install now to step 6. 3. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your computer model number in the product box, and then press enter. - Click Security & Updates...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... Start, click the arrow next to a disc or an external media card. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is saved to memory, letting you can initiate Sleep in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. Your work is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on the hard drive and the computer turns off. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is set at the factory: Sleep and...
... Start, click the arrow next to a disc or an external media card. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is saved to memory, letting you can initiate Sleep in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. Your work is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on the hard drive and the computer turns off. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is set at the factory: Sleep and...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... battery light has turned off. or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is fully recharged. Click Restore default settings for this plan, and then follow the on-screen instructions. 16 Chapter 2 Using battery power Step 4: Fully recharge the battery To recharge the battery: 1. Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery...
... battery light has turned off. or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is fully recharged. Click Restore default settings for this plan, and then follow the on-screen instructions. 16 Chapter 2 Using battery power Step 4: Fully recharge the battery To recharge the battery: 1. Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. 20 Chapter 4 Shutting down . If the computer is possible. 1. Click Shut Down. Click Start...
... need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. 20 Chapter 4 Shutting down . If the computer is possible. 1. Click Shut Down. Click Start...
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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...select models only) 5 Security cable slot External component identification Function Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to optical discs. Blinking: The optical drive is in use. Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. ✎ The security cable 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...
...select models only) 5 Security cable slot External component identification Function Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to optical discs. Blinking: The optical drive is in use. Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. ✎ The security cable 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...
Service Guide
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... 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 on the service tag. 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 the number used to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Illustrated...
... 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 on the service tag. 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 the number used to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Illustrated...
Service Guide
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... chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. 7. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. 4-5 Replace the RTC battery and reassemble the computer. 8. All passwords and all CMOS settings have been cleared. 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...
... chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. 7. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. 4-5 Replace the RTC battery and reassemble the computer. 8. All passwords and all CMOS settings have been cleared. 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...
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...