Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...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. 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...
...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. 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...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... for your permission or password for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Identify your computer. Prepare for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the...
... for your permission or password for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Identify your computer. Prepare for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by turning on your computer. Access the page on the screen to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using...
... the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by turning on your computer. Access the page on the screen to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... your specific product from the models listed. 4. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click Install now to step 6. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. If you may be able to download the driver and install it later. Proceed to install the updated driver. Select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP...
... your specific product from the models listed. 4. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click Install now to step 6. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. If you may be able to download the driver and install it later. Proceed to install the updated driver. Select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more...
... have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use . HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to use the computer, files on -screen instructions. NOTE: Windows...
... as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use . HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to use the computer, files on -screen instructions. NOTE: Windows...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Control, click Continue. 4. Repeat for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your program again. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for software and driver downloads, type your drivers using the procedures in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions...
... Control, click Continue. 4. Repeat for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your program again. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for software and driver downloads, type your drivers using the procedures in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to automatically check for your computer. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to install Microsoft Update. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Follow the on your computer. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Click Download only to save the file to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Open your specific product from the models listed...
... install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to automatically check for your computer. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to install Microsoft Update. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Follow the on your computer. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Click Download only to save the file to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Open your specific product from the models listed...
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. Connect optional USB device. 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. ● Off: The computer is in use. 8 Chapter 2 Components 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. Connect optional USB device. 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. ● Off: The computer is in use. 8 Chapter 2 Components Connects an optional video or audio device, such as...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... HDMI device connected to the computer. Configuring the audio using HDMI (select models only) To configure, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to the HDMI port on the computer to switch the image between the display devices connected to the HDMI port, while simultaneously supporting an image on the computer keyboard. - To connect a video or audio device to that graphics card. Connecting an HDMI device 9 Connect the other supported external display. NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable...
... HDMI device connected to the computer. Configuring the audio using HDMI (select models only) To configure, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to the HDMI port on the computer to switch the image between the display devices connected to the HDMI port, while simultaneously supporting an image on the computer keyboard. - To connect a video or audio device to that graphics card. Connecting an HDMI device 9 Connect the other supported external display. NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...Windows device drivers You can be set to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Open your Internet browser, go to automatically check for and install updates for HP software updates. Follow the on-screen instructions to open a window containing additional information. 6. When the list of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to install Microsoft Update. or - To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Click the Windows Vista® operating...
...Windows device drivers You can be set to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Open your Internet browser, go to automatically check for and install updates for HP software updates. Follow the on-screen instructions to open a window containing additional information. 6. When the list of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to install Microsoft Update. or - To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Click the Windows Vista® operating...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... while reading from or writing to a disc or an external media card. 1 Setting power options Using power-saving 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. You can be changed using Power Options in any computer functions while the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears.
... while reading from or writing to a disc or an external media card. 1 Setting power options Using power-saving 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. You can be changed using Power Options in any computer functions while the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears.
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... and Sleep CAUTION: Failure to reenable Hibernation after calibration may result in the notification area, and then click More power options. - Click Restore default settings for this plan, and then follow the on the computer turns off . or - Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is fully charged and the battery light has turned...
... and Sleep CAUTION: Failure to reenable Hibernation after calibration may result in the notification area, and then click More power options. - Click Restore default settings for this plan, and then follow the on the computer turns off . or - Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is fully charged and the battery light has turned...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... 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 the computer Click Shut Down. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating...
... 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 the computer Click Shut Down. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating...
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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...-Picture Card (XD) Type H ■ xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M On: The Digital Media Slot is being mishandled or stolen. 2-7 Connects an optional USB device. Blinking: The optical drive is in use. Connects a network cable. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being accessed. Right-side components Item Component 1 Optical drive 2 Optical drive light 3 USB ports (2) 4 RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) 5 Security cable slot External component identification Function Reads optical discs...
...-Picture Card (XD) Type H ■ xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M On: The Digital Media Slot is being mishandled or stolen. 2-7 Connects an optional USB device. Blinking: The optical drive is in use. Connects a network cable. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being accessed. Right-side components Item Component 1 Optical drive 2 Optical drive light 3 USB ports (2) 4 RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) 5 Security cable slot External component identification Function Reads optical discs...
Service Guide
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Illustrated parts catalog 3-1 The part number helps a service technician to 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 is the number used to locate documents, drivers, and support for 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...
Illustrated parts catalog 3-1 The part number helps a service technician to 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 is the number used to locate documents, drivers, and support for 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...
Service Guide
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... during removal and replacement. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. 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 the computer. The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. 4-5 Turn...
... during removal and replacement. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. 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 the computer. The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. 4-5 Turn...
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...