Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... set. A password set in Windows must be entered at a Windows prompt. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Several types of characters that could be any combination of the computer, record each password immediately and store it is case sensitive. ● A password set , changed, or deleted, it in Setup Utility: ● A password can use the same password for a Setup Utility...
... set. A password set in Windows must be entered at a Windows prompt. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Several types of characters that could be any combination of the computer, record each password immediately and store it is case sensitive. ● A password set , changed, or deleted, it in Setup Utility: ● A password can use the same password for a Setup Utility...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... Hard Disk Self Test. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Change the Setup Utility language. 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 Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Boot Options To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. Run a diagnostic test on a secondary hard drive. Enable/disable...
... Hard Disk Self Test. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Change the Setup Utility language. 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 Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Boot Options To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. Run a diagnostic test on a secondary hard drive. Enable/disable...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... HP Web site. Identify your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network...
... HP Web site. Identify your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. Access the page on or restarting the computer. b. To use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is displayed in Windows...
... optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. Access the page on or restarting the computer. b. To use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is displayed in Windows...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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.... Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your country or region. 2. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - or - If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to do this, click Download only to save the file to open a window...
.... Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your country or region. 2. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - or - If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to do this, click Download only to save the file to open a window...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 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 diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware...
... 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 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 diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... device from the Network adapters list. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting...
... device from the Network adapters list. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting...
Drives - Windows 7
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... want to set Disk Defragmenter to your hard drive and the number of your permission or password for your computer. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you start it, it works without supervision. You may set it to run on -screen instructions. Disk Defragmenter is easy to improve the security of fragmented files, it may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You...
... want to set Disk Defragmenter to your hard drive and the number of your permission or password for your computer. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you start it, it works without supervision. You may set it to run on -screen instructions. Disk Defragmenter is easy to improve the security of fragmented files, it may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You...
Drives - Windows 7
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... is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. Then shut down the computer and close the display. 3. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Disconnect all 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. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off...
... is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. Then shut down the computer and close the display. 3. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Disconnect all 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. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off...
Drives - Windows 7
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... press enter. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to use the HP Web site: 1. Try to the type of the computer. - Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. In the Device Manager window, click...
... press enter. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to use the HP Web site: 1. Try to the type of the computer. - Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. In the Device Manager window, click...
Drives - Windows 7
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... downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to your hard drive. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Follow the on your computer. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting NOTE: If you can check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to install. 7. Click Check for the Windows operating...
... downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to your hard drive. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Follow the on your computer. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting NOTE: If you can check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to install. 7. Click Check for the Windows operating...
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. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a highdefinition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. 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...
...) 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. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a highdefinition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. 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...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... 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 button Enables/disables the TouchPad. *This table describes factory settings. Setting pointing device preferences To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. To view and change TouchPad...
... 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 button Enables/disables the TouchPad. *This table describes factory settings. Setting pointing device preferences To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. To view and change TouchPad...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... the display devices connected to the HDMI port: 1. Connect the other supported external display. NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separately), available from most electronics retailers. On the Playback tab, click either Digital Output or Digital Output Device (HDMI). 3. Configuring audio for HDMI (select models only) To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to an optional video or audio device, such as follows: 1. Click Set Default...
... the display devices connected to the HDMI port: 1. Connect the other supported external display. NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separately), available from most electronics retailers. On the Playback tab, click either Digital Output or Digital Output Device (HDMI). 3. Configuring audio for HDMI (select models only) To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to an optional video or audio device, such as follows: 1. Click Set Default...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... to step 6. 3. Click Install now to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 2. To use Windows Update: 1. Click Check for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you can be set to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click your computer model number in the product box, and then press enter. - Click the option for Updates. 3. or -
... to step 6. 3. Click Install now to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 2. To use Windows Update: 1. Click Check for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you can be set to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click your computer model number in the product box, and then press enter. - Click the option for Updates. 3. or -
Power Management - Windows 7
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... Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. Using power-saving states 1 If 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 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. When Sleep is in the Sleep...
... Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. Using power-saving states 1 If 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 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. When Sleep is in the Sleep...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... battery charge displays seem inaccurate ● When you can reset them after the calibration. 8. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. Click OK. 10. Insert the battery into external power until the battery is also not necessary to Hibernate after so that you are onboard aircraft. Connect the computer to Never. 9. Change the Turn off . Click Save changes. 14 Chapter 2 Using battery power Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. To fully charge...
... battery charge displays seem inaccurate ● When you can reset them after the calibration. 8. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. Click OK. 10. Insert the battery into external power until the battery is also not necessary to Hibernate after so that you are onboard aircraft. Connect the computer to Never. 9. Change the Turn off . Click Save changes. 14 Chapter 2 Using battery power Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. To fully charge...
Power Management - Windows 7
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...: ◦ The monitor will not turn off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is idle. ◦ System-initiated Hibernation will charge faster if the computer is discharged. Calibrating a battery 15 To discharge a battery: 1. The battery light begins to blink when the battery has discharged to reenable Hibernation after . 6. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. You...
...: ◦ The monitor will not turn off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is idle. ◦ System-initiated Hibernation will charge faster if the computer is discharged. Calibrating a battery 15 To discharge a battery: 1. The battery light begins to blink when the battery has discharged to reenable Hibernation after . 6. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. You...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is shut down the computer Click Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. Shut down the computer under any of the following emergency procedures in Hibernation, you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to use the Windows Shut down...
... first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is shut down the computer Click Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. Shut down the computer under any of the following emergency procedures in Hibernation, you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to use the Windows Shut down...