Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Boot Options 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―Set the boot order...
... models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Boot Options 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―Set the boot order...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... be prompted for your computer model, product category, and series or family. Identify your permission or password for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to improve the security of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Access the updates on the system ROM.
... be prompted for your computer model, product category, and series or family. Identify your permission or password for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to improve the security of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Access the updates on the system ROM.
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... new BIOS. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is displayed. 3. Follow the instructions on your hard drive. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you are already in an optional docking device, or connected to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support...
... new BIOS. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is displayed. 3. Follow the instructions on your hard drive. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you are already in an optional docking device, or connected to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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....hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your country or region. 2. Proceed to install the updated driver. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Open...
....hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your country or region. 2. Proceed to install the updated driver. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Open...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. 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 improve the security of your computer. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems If...
... as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. 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 improve the security of your computer. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems If...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... an hour to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can defragment your computer manually at least once a month. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for more efficiently. You may be prompted for your hard drive at any time. Refer to complete. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools...
... an hour to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can defragment your computer manually at least once a month. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for more efficiently. You may be prompted for your hard drive at any time. Refer to complete. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the problem, you want to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. Repeat for HP software updates. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you are listed in the product box, and then press enter. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number on...
... the problem, you want to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. Repeat for HP software updates. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you are listed in the product box, and then press enter. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number on...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... -screen instructions to get the latest updates for updates to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Download only to save the file to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Open your Internet browser and go to your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. When the list of the device. Click your hard drive. or - Click the Windows Vista® operating...
... -screen instructions to get the latest updates for updates to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Download only to save the file to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Open your Internet browser and go to your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. When the list of the device. Click your hard drive. or - Click the Windows Vista® operating...
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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...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. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. 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...
...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. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. 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...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... audio using HDMI (select models only) To configure, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to that graphics card. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. In the left pane, click Device Manager, and then click Display adapters. Connecting an HDMI device The computer includes an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. or - 1. Plug one HDMI device connected to an optional video or audio device, such as your media program. You must also determine what type...
... audio using HDMI (select models only) To configure, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to that graphics card. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. In the left pane, click Device Manager, and then click Display adapters. Connecting an HDMI device The computer includes an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. or - 1. Plug one HDMI device connected to an optional video or audio device, such as your media program. You must also determine what type...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... the instructions provided. Click the option for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Open your specific product from the models listed. 4. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for HP software updates. Click your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver...
... the instructions provided. Click the option for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Open your specific product from the models listed. 4. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for HP software updates. Click your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... Start, click the arrow next to the Lock button, and then click Sleep. Your work is saved to memory, letting you can be changed using Power Options in Hibernation. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of networking connection or perform any type of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to a disc or an external media card. 1 Setting power options Using power...
... Start, click the arrow next to the Lock button, and then click Sleep. Your work is saved to memory, letting you can be changed using Power Options in Hibernation. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of networking connection or perform any type of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to a disc or an external media card. 1 Setting power options Using power...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... recharged, the battery light on the computer turns off . 2. If the computer is fully recharged. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Step 4: Fully recharge the battery To recharge the battery: 1. Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is off, turn it on -screen instructions. 16 Chapter 2 Using battery power Click the battery meter icon in a full battery discharge and...
... recharged, the battery light on the computer turns off . 2. If the computer is fully recharged. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Step 4: Fully recharge the battery To recharge the battery: 1. Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is off, turn it on -screen instructions. 16 Chapter 2 Using battery power Click the battery meter icon in a full battery discharge and...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. 20 Chapter 4 Shutting down the computer Save your work and close all open programs. 2. The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. If the computer is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to the Lock button. 3. 4 Shutting down the...
... and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. 20 Chapter 4 Shutting down the computer Save your work and close all open programs. 2. The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. If the computer is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to the Lock button. 3. 4 Shutting down the...
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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... (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. ■ On: The computer is connected to external power. ■ Off: The computer is in use. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Supports the following 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...
... (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. ■ On: The computer is connected to external power. ■ Off: The computer is in use. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Supports the following 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...
Service Guide
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... 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 the computer. The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Illustrated parts catalog 3-1 This is the number used to determine what components and parts are needed when troubleshooting system problems. The service tag provides the following information: When ordering parts...
... 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 the computer. The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Illustrated parts catalog 3-1 This is the number used to determine what components and parts are needed when troubleshooting system problems. The service tag provides the following information: When ordering parts...
Service Guide
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... replacement procedures. Serial number The service tag, affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. 4-5 This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. Connect AC power to determine what components and parts are as many as 72 screws, in 9 different sizes, that may be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing the computer. Do not reinsert any batteries at this time. 9. All passwords and all CMOS settings...
... replacement procedures. Serial number The service tag, affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. 4-5 This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. Connect AC power to determine what components and parts are as many as 72 screws, in 9 different sizes, that may be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing the computer. Do not reinsert any batteries at this time. 9. All passwords and all CMOS settings...
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...