Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... password Power-On Password To do this ● View and 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). Main menu 5 3 Setup Utility menus The menu tables in this...
... password Power-On Password To do this ● View and 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). Main menu 5 3 Setup Utility menus The menu tables in this...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... System Protection window opens. 6. The System Restore window opens. 5. You can then recover back to that point if you want to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. Click the System Protection tab. 4. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Click the System Restore button, and then click Next. NOTE...
... System Protection window opens. 6. The System Restore window opens. 5. You can then recover back to that point if you want to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. Click the System Protection tab. 4. In the left pane, click System Protection. 3. Click the System Restore button, and then click Next. NOTE...
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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... analog modem to a digital line. Immediately disconnect the modem cable if you accidentally connect it to a digital line can permanently damage the modem. or region-specific modem cable adapter (purchased separately) is also required. In some countries, a country- WARNING! 1 Using the modem (select models only) The modem must be connected to...
... analog modem to a digital line. Immediately disconnect the modem cable if you accidentally connect it to a digital line can permanently damage the modem. or region-specific modem cable adapter (purchased separately) is also required. In some countries, a country- WARNING! 1 Using the modem (select models only) The modem must be connected to...
Modem and Local Area Network - Windows Vista
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... the country or region in which you purchased the computer, you must obtain a country- Plug the country- or region-specific modem cable adapter 3 or region-specific modem cable adapter Telephone jacks vary by country or region. Plug the modem cable into the telephone wall jack. or region...-specific modem cable adapter (3) into the country- or region-specific modem cable adapter (2). 3. To connect the modem to an analog telephone line that does not have an RJ...
... the country or region in which you purchased the computer, you must obtain a country- Plug the country- or region-specific modem cable adapter 3 or region-specific modem cable adapter Telephone jacks vary by country or region. Plug the modem cable into the telephone wall jack. or region...-specific modem cable adapter (3) into the country- or region-specific modem cable adapter (2). 3. To connect the modem to an analog telephone line that does not have an RJ...
Modem and Local Area Network - Windows Vista
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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- 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
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Save and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. or - NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Click the option for software and driver... be able to your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Click Install now to step 6. 3. Open your... file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4.
... Save and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. or - NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Click the option for software and driver... be able to your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Click Install now to step 6. 3. Open your... file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software, on disc, or on the drive bezel to use this computer for such purposes. For specific instructions, refer to the drive that contains the blank optical disc. 7. Hold the disc by the program you remove it stops. 2. Close the disc tray...
... software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software, on disc, or on the drive bezel to use this computer for such purposes. For specific instructions, refer to the drive that contains the blank optical disc. 7. Hold the disc by the program you remove it stops. 2. Close the disc tray...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Web. 3. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of the computer. - Click OK. 4. To use HP Update: 1. NOTE: You can find your drivers using the procedures in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number... in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." When prompted, confirm that the drivers are listed in the toolbar. NOTE: If you want...
... Web. 3. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of the computer. - Click OK. 4. To use HP Update: 1. NOTE: You can find your drivers using the procedures in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number... in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." When prompted, confirm that the drivers are listed in the toolbar. NOTE: If you want...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... do so, restart your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to your computer. Open your specific product from the models listed. 4. If prompted to get the latest updates for your hard drive. Click Install now to the Windows operating system and...
... do so, restart your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to your computer. Open your specific product from the models listed. 4. If prompted to get the latest updates for your hard drive. Click Install now to the Windows operating system and...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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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. 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. 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.
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. 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. 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.
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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fn+* Increase system volume. On some computer models, the BIOS date is displayed as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ● Answers to open the Print Options window of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed in decimal format. fn+f12 Mute or ...
fn+* Increase system volume. On some computer models, the BIOS date is displayed as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ● Answers to open the Print Options window of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed in decimal format. fn+f12 Mute or ...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... to create-data, audio, or video. 5. NOTE: You cannot create an audio DVD with the software, on disc, or on the manufacturer's Web site. For specific instructions, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be changed . ● DVD players used in subfolders. 4. MP3 files can use CD-Rs to burn...
... to create-data, audio, or video. 5. NOTE: You cannot create an audio DVD with the software, on disc, or on the manufacturer's Web site. For specific instructions, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be changed . ● DVD players used in subfolders. 4. MP3 files can use CD-Rs to burn...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...only to save the file to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Open your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to your specific product from the models listed. 4. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads...-screen instructions to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for your hard drive. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number (do so, restart your computer model number in ...
...only to save the file to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Open your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to your specific product from the models listed. 4. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads...-screen instructions to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for your hard drive. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number (do so, restart your computer model number in ...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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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. Finding battery information in Help and Support 7
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... File fragmentation Read errors Page 2 These software issues include (but may cause different error messages to shock events beyond their specifications, they are not limited to complete servo, and/or an inaccessible boot device message. Connector issues It is not detected by the...manufacturers make improvements to the drive's susceptibility to shock events. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Note: The following sections explain how to identify and possibly prevent hard drive ...
... File fragmentation Read errors Page 2 These software issues include (but may cause different error messages to shock events beyond their specifications, they are not limited to complete servo, and/or an inaccessible boot device message. Connector issues It is not detected by the...manufacturers make improvements to the drive's susceptibility to shock events. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Note: The following sections explain how to identify and possibly prevent hard drive ...
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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... each product. This number describes the duration of the computer. This is the product name affixed to the front of the computer. 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 on the bottom of...
... each product. This number describes the duration of the computer. This is the product name affixed to the front of the computer. 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 on the bottom of...
Service Guide
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... when servicing the computer. This number describes the duration of each product. Make special note of the warranty period for the computer. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. Turn on the bottom of the computer. The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support...
... when servicing the computer. This number describes the duration of each product. Make special note of the warranty period for the computer. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. Turn on the bottom of the computer. The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support...