Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set in Windows must be entered at a Windows prompt. Passwords can be set , depending on how you want to control access to your information. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords A password set . Use the following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility: ● A password can also use the same password for a Windows security feature. Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and...
... and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set in Windows must be entered at a Windows prompt. Passwords can be set , depending on how you want to control access to your information. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords A password set . Use the following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility: ● A password can also use the same password for a Windows security feature. Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...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. Run a comprehensive self-test on a secondary hard drive. 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 Reader/1394 Power...
...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. Run a comprehensive self-test on a secondary hard drive. 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 Reader/1394 Power...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... the User Account Control feature to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Access the updates on the computer. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which are packaged in the remainder of your computer model, product category, and series or...
... the User Account Control feature to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Access the updates on the computer. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which are packaged in the remainder of your computer model, product category, and series or...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for Startup Menu" message is selected, BIOS and...
... as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for Startup Menu" message is selected, BIOS and...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... the device. 4 Updating software NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - or - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. If prompted to do this, click Download...
... the device. 4 Updating software NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - or - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. If prompted to do this, click Download...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from other devices. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to your network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to use. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless...
... disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from other devices. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to your network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to use. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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..., click Device Manager. 3. 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 your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to expand the list and show all adapters. 4. For...
..., click Device Manager. 3. 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 your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to expand the list and show all adapters. 4. For...
Drives - Windows 7
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... and Support for more efficiently. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Click Defragment disk. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to your permission or password for unnecessary files that the system can defragment your hard drive and the number of fragmented files, it may set it works...
... and Support for more efficiently. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Click Defragment disk. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to your permission or password for unnecessary files that the system can defragment your hard drive and the number of fragmented files, it may set it works...
Drives - Windows 7
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... pressing the power button. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. Remove the battery from the hard drive bay. Then shut down the computer through the operating system. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer (1). 10 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive Do not remove the hard drive while...
... pressing the power button. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. Remove the battery from the hard drive bay. Then shut down the computer through the operating system. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer (1). 10 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive Do not remove the hard drive while...
Drives - Windows 7
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... and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to delete. 5. Click the option for hardware changes. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of the display and on the service tag on ). 4. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Repeat for any discs from the models listed. 4. If you...
... and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to delete. 5. Click the option for hardware changes. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of the display and on the service tag on ). 4. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Repeat for any discs from the models listed. 4. If you...
Drives - Windows 7
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... you can check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to your computer. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Follow the on your hard drive. Click Download only to save the...
... you can check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to your computer. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Follow the on your hard drive. Click Download only to save the...
Drives - Windows 7
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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 7
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...) 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. ● Off: The computer is in use. 8 Chapter 2 Components 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 only) (8) Digital Media Slot light (select models only) Description Connects an AC adapter. ●...
...) 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. ● Off: The computer is in use. 8 Chapter 2 Components 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 only) (8) Digital Media Slot light (select models only) Description Connects an AC adapter. ●...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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..., and select Mouse settings. Setting pointing device preferences To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. 1 Using the pointing devices Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (4) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. (5) TouchPad vertical scroll zone Scrolls up or down. (6) TouchPad on/off...
..., and select Mouse settings. Setting pointing device preferences To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. 1 Using the pointing devices Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (4) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. (5) TouchPad vertical scroll zone Scrolls up or down. (6) TouchPad on/off...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... the far right of the HDMI cable into the HDMI port on the computer to switch the image between the display devices connected to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. Connecting an HDMI device (select models only) 9 The HDMI port connects the computer to the HDMI port, while simultaneously supporting an image on your computer. Click Set Default, and then click OK. To connect a video or audio device to the HDMI port on the computer display or any compatible digital or...
... the far right of the HDMI cable into the HDMI port on the computer to switch the image between the display devices connected to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. Connecting an HDMI device (select models only) 9 The HDMI port connects the computer to the HDMI port, while simultaneously supporting an image on your computer. Click Set Default, and then click OK. To connect a video or audio device to the HDMI port on the computer display or any compatible digital or...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. If prompted to your hard drive. 6. NOTE: If you have not previously set to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the following section. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for Updates. 3. Open your Internet browser, go to automatically check for and install updates for software and driver downloads, type your country...
... box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. If prompted to your hard drive. 6. NOTE: If you have not previously set to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the following section. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for Updates. 3. Open your Internet browser, go to automatically check for and install updates for software and driver downloads, type your country...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... from or writing to a disc or an external media card. Power settings and timeouts can exit Sleep in Windows® Control Panel. With the computer on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. You can be changed using Power Options in any computer functions while the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of the...
... from or writing to a disc or an external media card. Power settings and timeouts can exit Sleep in Windows® Control Panel. With the computer on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. You can be changed using Power Options in any computer functions while the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of the...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... a battery is off . Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to Hibernate after the calibration. 4. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. Click Change advanced power settings. 6. To fully charge the battery: 1. or - Click Save changes. 14 Chapter 2 Using battery power The battery light on the computer turns on the computer turns off . Do not charge the computer battery while...
... a battery is off . Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to Hibernate after the calibration. 4. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. Click Change advanced power settings. 6. To fully charge the battery: 1. or - Click Save changes. 14 Chapter 2 Using battery power The battery light on the computer turns on the computer turns off . Do not charge the computer battery while...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... battery light on when the battery is recharging, but do not turn off . Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Calibrating a battery 15 The battery can use the computer occasionally during the discharge procedure and have set energy-saving timeouts, expect the following performance from its external power source, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed...
... battery light on when the battery is recharging, but do not turn off . Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Calibrating a battery 15 The battery can use the computer occasionally during the discharge procedure and have set energy-saving timeouts, expect the following performance from its external power source, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to use the Windows Shut down . Save your work and close all open programs. 2. 4 Shutting down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information will be lost when the computer is to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the...
... unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to use the Windows Shut down . Save your work and close all open programs. 2. 4 Shutting down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information will be lost when the computer is to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the...