Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. Run a diagnostic test on . Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Run a comprehensive self-test 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 menu option is in intervals of 5 seconds...
Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. Run a diagnostic test on . Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Run a comprehensive self-test 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 menu option is in intervals of 5 seconds...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... 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. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site. Refer to improve the security of this guide: 1. If your permission or password for data transfer among hardware devices...
... 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. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site. Refer to improve the security of this guide: 1. If your permission or password for data transfer among hardware devices...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. You may need to know the version of the screen, press f10. 2. To use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. b. Follow the instructions on your hard drive. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is selected, BIOS and...
... the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. You may need to know the version of the screen, press f10. 2. To use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. b. Follow the instructions on your hard drive. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is selected, BIOS and...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Open your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search...
... save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Open your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to Help and Support for the WLAN device is properly installed on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to...
... Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to Help and Support for the WLAN device is properly installed on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... you start it, it to run on a monthly schedule, but you can run more efficiently. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to improve the security of your hard drive at any time. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Follow the on the hard drive...
... you start it, it to run on a monthly schedule, but you can run more efficiently. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to improve the security of your hard drive at any time. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Follow the on the hard drive...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... enter, and follow the instructions provided. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for anything requiring drivers. As you want to uninstall and reinstall (for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the Web. 3. Repeat for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of the display and on the service...
... enter, and follow the instructions provided. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for anything requiring drivers. As you want to uninstall and reinstall (for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the Web. 3. Repeat for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of the display and on the service...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... location on -screen instructions to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Follow the on your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. 3. Click Security & Updates. 3. After the file is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. or - If prompted to the Windows operating system...
... location on -screen instructions to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Follow the on your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. 3. Click Security & Updates. 3. After the file is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. or - If prompted to the Windows operating system...
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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... optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) ● xD-Picture Card (XD) Type H ● 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...
... optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) ● xD-Picture Card (XD) Type H ● 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...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... any other end of graphics card installed on your media program. The HDMI port connects the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition TV, to the computer. Determining the type of the cable to the video device, according to the HDMI port: 1. In the left pane, click Device Manager, and then click Display adapters. Press fn+f4 on the computer keyboard. - To connect a video or audio device to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3.
... any other end of graphics card installed on your media program. The HDMI port connects the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition TV, to the computer. Determining the type of the cable to the video device, according to the HDMI port: 1. In the left pane, click Device Manager, and then click Display adapters. Press fn+f4 on the computer keyboard. - To connect a video or audio device to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3.
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... latest updates for software updates on your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. or - To use the HP Web site: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click the option for HP software updates. or - Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Click Download only to save the file to install Microsoft Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to http://www.hp.com/support...
... latest updates for software updates on your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. or - To use the HP Web site: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click the option for HP software updates. or - Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Click Download only to save the file to install Microsoft Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to http://www.hp.com/support...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... a disc or an external media card. Your work is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. You can initiate Sleep in any of inactivity when running on , you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on the hard drive...
... a disc or an external media card. Your work is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. You can initiate Sleep in any of inactivity when running on , you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on the hard drive...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... 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. - Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Click Restore default settings for this plan, and then follow the on when the battery is fully charged and the battery light has turned off . 2. You can use...
... 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. - Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Click Restore default settings for this plan, and then follow the on when the battery is fully charged and the battery light has turned off . 2. You can use...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Shut down the computer under any of the following emergency procedures in Hibernation, you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components...
... closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Shut down the computer under any of the following emergency procedures in Hibernation, you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components...
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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.... 2-7 Connects an optional USB device. Blinking: The optical drive is designed to act as a high-definition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being accessed. 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...
.... 2-7 Connects an optional USB device. Blinking: The optical drive is designed to act as a high-definition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being accessed. 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...
Service Guide
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... on the bottom of the computer. 3 Illustrated parts catalog Serial number location The service tag, affixed to the bottom of the computer, provides information that is unique to each product. 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. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components.
... on the bottom of the computer. 3 Illustrated parts catalog Serial number location The service tag, affixed to the bottom of the computer, provides information that is unique to each product. 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. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components.
Service Guide
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... removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing the computer. Connect AC power to the front of the warranty period for the computer. 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. This is the number used to each screw and standoff size and location during removal and replacement. This number...
... removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing the computer. Connect AC power to the front of the warranty period for the computer. 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. This is the number used to each screw and standoff size and location during removal and replacement. This number...
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...