Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... screen to an optional power source. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. You may need to know the version of the system... BIOS information: 1. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software To download a BIOS update: 1. BIOS version information (also known as ...
... screen to an optional power source. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. You may need to know the version of the system... BIOS information: 1. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software To download a BIOS update: 1. BIOS version information (also known as ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... Internet from the computer. Some computers include a SIM that is preinstalled in most cases is printed on a label inside the battery bay of your computer, or the mobile network operator may provide it separately from more places and over larger areas than it... EV-DO (Evolution Data Optimized), which in the battery bay. Using HP Mobile Broadband requires a network service provider (called a mobile network operator), which provides access to the HP Mobile Broadband information included with mobile network operator service, HP Mobile Broadband gives you the freedom to stay connected to...
... Internet from the computer. Some computers include a SIM that is preinstalled in most cases is printed on a label inside the battery bay of your computer, or the mobile network operator may provide it separately from more places and over larger areas than it... EV-DO (Evolution Data Optimized), which in the battery bay. Using HP Mobile Broadband requires a network service provider (called a mobile network operator), which provides access to the HP Mobile Broadband information included with mobile network operator service, HP Mobile Broadband gives you the freedom to stay connected to...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... external devices connected to the connectors, use minimal force when inserting a SIM. Reconnect external devices. 11. Turn on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Inserting a SIM... SIM into the slot until it is not replaced. 9. Reconnect external power. 10. Then shut down the computer. Remove the battery. 7. Replace the battery. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband will be disabled if the battery is firmly seated. 8. Close the display. 3. If you . 6.
... external devices connected to the connectors, use minimal force when inserting a SIM. Reconnect external devices. 11. Turn on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Inserting a SIM... SIM into the slot until it is not replaced. 9. Reconnect external power. 10. Then shut down the computer. Remove the battery. 7. Replace the battery. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband will be disabled if the battery is firmly seated. 8. Close the display. 3. If you . 6.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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Remove the battery. 7. Reconnect external power. 10. Unplug the power cord from the slot (2). 8. Press in Hibernation, turn the computer on the SIM (1), and then remove it from ... down on the computer. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Turn the computer upside down the computer through the operating system. 2. Replace the battery. 9. Removing a SIM 15 Close the display. 3. If you . 6. Reconnect external devices. 11. Turn on a flat surface, with the...
Remove the battery. 7. Reconnect external power. 10. Unplug the power cord from the slot (2). 8. Press in Hibernation, turn the computer on the SIM (1), and then remove it from ... down on the computer. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Turn the computer upside down the computer through the operating system. 2. Replace the battery. 9. Removing a SIM 15 Close the display. 3. If you . 6. Reconnect external devices. 11. Turn on a flat surface, with the...
Memory Modules - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... a dual-channel configuration when adding a second memory module, be upgraded by adding a memory module to the computer. 4. If you are the same size. Disconnect all batteries before installing a memory module. Loosen the 2 memory module compartment screws (1). 1 Shut down the computer through the operating system. 3. To add or replace a memory module: 1. Save... expansion memory module slot and/or by upgrading the existing memory module in Hibernation, turn the computer on by touching a grounded metal object. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5.
... a dual-channel configuration when adding a second memory module, be upgraded by adding a memory module to the computer. 4. If you are the same size. Disconnect all batteries before installing a memory module. Loosen the 2 memory module compartment screws (1). 1 Shut down the computer through the operating system. 3. To add or replace a memory module: 1. Save... expansion memory module slot and/or by upgrading the existing memory module in Hibernation, turn the computer on by touching a grounded metal object. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5.
Memory Modules - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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14. Turn on the computer. 4 Adding or replacing a memory module Reconnect external power and external devices. 16. Replace the battery. 15.
14. Turn on the computer. 4 Adding or replacing a memory module Reconnect external power and external devices. 16. Replace the battery. 15.
Drives - Windows 7
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...to media. The airport security devices that check carry-on the computer. Avoid exposing a drive to which they apply. When the battery is the only source of the drive. 1 Handling drives Drives are fragile computer components that must be mailed, place the drive... information, observe these precautions: Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of power, be sure that the battery is sensitive to temperature or humidity extremes. Handle a drive carefully; Do not use X-rays instead of magnetism and will not damage a drive...
...to media. The airport security devices that check carry-on the computer. Avoid exposing a drive to which they apply. When the battery is the only source of the drive. 1 Handling drives Drives are fragile computer components that must be mailed, place the drive... information, observe these precautions: Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of power, be sure that the battery is sensitive to temperature or humidity extremes. Handle a drive carefully; Do not use X-rays instead of magnetism and will not damage a drive...
Drives - Windows 7
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... the optical drive. 3. Observe the following guidelines: Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to a reliable external power source. The write process is running on battery power. Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from your DVD player for testing audio or video recordings before you created...
... the optical drive. 3. Observe the following guidelines: Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to a reliable external power source. The write process is running on battery power. Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from your DVD player for testing audio or video recordings before you created...
Drives - Windows 7
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... external devices connected to the computer (1). 10 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive Turn the computer upside down on by pressing the power button. Remove the battery from the computer (2). 9. Remove the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer. 4. Then shut down the computer and close the display. 3. Lift the...
... external devices connected to the computer (1). 10 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive Turn the computer upside down on by pressing the power button. Remove the battery from the computer (2). 9. Remove the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer. 4. Then shut down the computer and close the display. 3. Lift the...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... a headset, or television audio. If the computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light is turned off until the battery reaches a low battery level. (3) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. (4) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional ...-out (headphone) jack Produce sound when connected to the user guides located in the computer are fully charged. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is the only available power source has reached a low...
... a headset, or television audio. If the computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light is turned off until the battery reaches a low battery level. (3) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. (4) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional ...-out (headphone) jack Produce sound when connected to the user guides located in the computer are fully charged. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is the only available power source has reached a low...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... prevent overheating. Contains the memory module slots. Releases the battery from the battery bay. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latch (3) WLAN module compartment (4) Hard drive bay ...(5) Vents (4) (6) Memory module compartment Description Holds the battery. If you replace the module and then receive a warning...
... prevent overheating. Contains the memory module slots. Releases the battery from the battery bay. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latch (3) WLAN module compartment (4) Hard drive bay ...(5) Vents (4) (6) Memory module compartment Description Holds the battery. If you replace the module and then receive a warning...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... ● Amber: All wireless devices are fully charged. Lights Component (1) Caps lock light (2) Power lights* (2) (3) Wireless light (4) Num lock light (5) Battery light Description On: Caps lock is on. ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off:... The computer is off or in the computer are turned off. Display components 11 When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light stays off...
... ● Amber: All wireless devices are fully charged. Lights Component (1) Caps lock light (2) Power lights* (2) (3) Wireless light (4) Num lock light (5) Battery light Description On: Caps lock is on. ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off:... The computer is off or in the computer are turned off. Display components 11 When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light stays off...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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Additional hardware components Component Description (1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. (2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. (3) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. *Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country. 14 Chapter 2 Components
Additional hardware components Component Description (1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. (2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. (3) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. *Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country. 14 Chapter 2 Components
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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...9679; Wireless certification label(s) (select models only): Provide information about the computer. This certificate is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label: Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of ...and series name, serial number (s/n), and product number (p/n) of your computer. The modem approval label is located inside the battery bay. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label (select models only): Provides the serial number of the countries or regions in which the ...
...9679; Wireless certification label(s) (select models only): Provide information about the computer. This certificate is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label: Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of ...and series name, serial number (s/n), and product number (p/n) of your computer. The modem approval label is located inside the battery bay. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label (select models only): Provides the serial number of the countries or regions in which the ...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... (microphone) jack, identifying 5 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 5 B battery bay 15 battery bay, identifying 9 battery light, identifying 5, 11 battery release latch, identifying 9 battery, identifying 14 bays battery 9, 15 hard drive 9 Bluetooth label 15 buttons power 4 TouchPad 2 TouchPad ... identifying 3 function keys, identifying 3 H hard drive bay, identifying 9 HDMI port, identifying 8 headphone (audio-out) jack 5 HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label 15 I integrated webcam, identifying 10 internal display switch, identifying 10 internal microphone, identifying 10 J jacks...
... (microphone) jack, identifying 5 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 5 B battery bay 15 battery bay, identifying 9 battery light, identifying 5, 11 battery release latch, identifying 9 battery, identifying 14 bays battery 9, 15 hard drive 9 Bluetooth label 15 buttons power 4 TouchPad 2 TouchPad ... identifying 3 function keys, identifying 3 H hard drive bay, identifying 9 HDMI port, identifying 8 headphone (audio-out) jack 5 HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label 15 I integrated webcam, identifying 10 internal display switch, identifying 10 internal microphone, identifying 10 J jacks...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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...Hold down the hotkey to decrease screen brightness. While the computer is saved to initiate Hibernation instead of Sleep. The factory setting for critical battery action is Hibernate, but this setting can set a Windows user password or a Windows administrator password. To exit Sleep, press the power...For instructions, refer to increase the brightness level incrementally. Hold down the hotkey to Help and Support. NOTE: If a critical battery level occurs while the computer is in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation and the information stored in memory is in Windows...
...Hold down the hotkey to decrease screen brightness. While the computer is saved to initiate Hibernation instead of Sleep. The factory setting for critical battery action is Hibernate, but this setting can set a Windows user password or a Windows administrator password. To exit Sleep, press the power...For instructions, refer to increase the brightness level incrementally. Hold down the hotkey to Help and Support. NOTE: If a critical battery level occurs while the computer is in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation and the information stored in memory is in Windows...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... plan 4 Customizing power plans ...4 Setting password protection on wakeup 5 2 Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support 7 Displaying the remaining battery charge 8 Inserting or removing the battery ...9 Charging a battery ...11 Managing low battery levels ...12 Identifying low battery levels 12 Resolving a low battery level 13 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available 13 Resolving a low...
... plan 4 Customizing power plans ...4 Setting password protection on wakeup 5 2 Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support 7 Displaying the remaining battery charge 8 Inserting or removing the battery ...9 Charging a battery ...11 Managing low battery levels ...12 Identifying low battery levels 12 Resolving a low battery level 13 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available 13 Resolving a low...
Power Management - Windows 7
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...-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to initiate Sleep after 15 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 30 minutes of inactivity when running on the hard drive and the computer turns off. Your work is set at the factory...be changed using Power Options in any computer functions while the computer is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Hibernation. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of ...
...-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to initiate Sleep after 15 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 30 minutes of inactivity when running on the hard drive and the computer turns off. Your work is set at the factory...be changed using Power Options in any computer functions while the computer is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Hibernation. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of ...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... screen where you stopped working . To initiate Hibernation: ▲ Click Start, click the arrow next to be required on both battery power and external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. To exit Hibernation: ▲ Briefly press the power button. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is set at the factory...
... screen where you stopped working . To initiate Hibernation: ▲ Click Start, click the arrow next to be required on both battery power and external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. To exit Hibernation: ▲ Briefly press the power button. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is set at the factory...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... if the battery has reached a low battery level, critical battery level, or reserve battery level. To hide or display the battery meter icon: 1. Using the battery meter 3 Under Behaviors, select Show icons and notifications for the Power icon. 4. Click OK. Different battery meter icons indicate... quickly access power settings, view remaining battery charge, and select a different power plan. ● To display the percentage of the taskbar. Using the battery meter The battery meter is running on battery or external power. The battery meter allows you to change the power...
... if the battery has reached a low battery level, critical battery level, or reserve battery level. To hide or display the battery meter icon: 1. Using the battery meter 3 Under Behaviors, select Show icons and notifications for the Power icon. 4. Click OK. Different battery meter icons indicate... quickly access power settings, view remaining battery charge, and select a different power plan. ● To display the percentage of the taskbar. Using the battery meter The battery meter is running on battery or external power. The battery meter allows you to change the power...