Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... Windows passwords, such as they are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of characters that could be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. A password set , changed, or deleted, it is essential to secure your computer information. Use the following tips for creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set in Windows or in Windows must be entered at a Windows prompt. Passwords...
... Windows passwords, such as they are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of characters that could be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. A password set , changed, or deleted, it is essential to secure your computer information. Use the following tips for creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set in Windows or in Windows must be entered at a Windows prompt. Passwords...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... 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 Run a comprehensive self-test on . 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 Change the Setup Utility language. Enable/disable the capacitive button...
... 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 Run a comprehensive self-test on . 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 Change the Setup Utility language. Enable/disable the capacitive button...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. If your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Install the updates. 1 Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for more information. 2. Most software and BIOS updates on the system ROM...
... BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. If your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Install the updates. 1 Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for more information. 2. Most software and BIOS updates on the system ROM...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... Sleep or Hibernation. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your selection to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. You may need to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update...
... Sleep or Hibernation. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your selection to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. You may need to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... the list of 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. - Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. Click Install now to step 6. 3. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional...
... the list of 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. - Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. Click Install now to step 6. 3. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... use. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers...
... use. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to the...
... an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to the...
Drives - Windows 7
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... do not need access to Help and Support for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to use the computer, files on the size of your hard drive at any time. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Refer to your computer manually at least once a month. You may set it...
... do not need access to Help and Support for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to use the computer, files on the size of your hard drive at any time. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Refer to your computer manually at least once a month. You may set it...
Drives - Windows 7
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... , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Save your work. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer (1). 10 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive Remove the battery from the computer (2). 9. Then shut down the computer and close the display. 3. Turn the computer upside down on by pressing the power button. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or...
... , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Save your work. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer (1). 10 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive Remove the battery from the computer (2). 9. Then shut down the computer and close the display. 3. Turn the computer upside down on by pressing the power button. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or...
Drives - Windows 7
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... product box, and then press enter. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. or - Remove any other drivers you want to use the HP Web site: 1. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Repeat for hardware changes. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any discs from the models listed. 4. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software and driver downloads, type your drivers using the procedures in the Search...
... product box, and then press enter. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. or - Remove any other drivers you want to use the HP Web site: 1. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Repeat for hardware changes. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any discs from the models listed. 4. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software and driver downloads, type your drivers using the procedures in the Search...
Drives - Windows 7
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... can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Follow the on your hardware drivers, as well as for your hard drive. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. Click Check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to your computer. Click Download only...
... can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Follow the on your hardware drivers, as well as for your hard drive. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. Click Check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to your computer. Click Download only...
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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...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. ● On: The computer is connected to external power. Connects a network cable. 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 H ● xD-Picture Card...
...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. ● On: The computer is connected to external power. Connects a network cable. 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 H ● xD-Picture Card...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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...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. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. Setting pointing device preferences To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options...
...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. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. Setting pointing device preferences To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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.... On the Playback tab, click either Digital Output or Digital Output Device (HDMI). 3. Click Set Default, and then click OK. The HDMI port connects the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as follows: 1. The computer can support one end of the taskbar, and then click Playback devices. 2. Connect the other supported external display. Right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the...
.... On the Playback tab, click either Digital Output or Digital Output Device (HDMI). 3. Click Set Default, and then click OK. The HDMI port connects the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as follows: 1. The computer can support one end of the taskbar, and then click Playback devices. 2. Connect the other supported external display. Right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... the option for updates. 2. Click Install now to step 6. 3. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. This feature can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to enter settings before you may need to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the following section. Try running your drivers using Windows Update. Proceed to install the updated driver without downloading...
... the option for updates. 2. Click Install now to step 6. 3. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. This feature can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to enter settings before you may need to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the following section. Try running your drivers using Windows Update. Proceed to install the updated driver without downloading...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... the screen clears. Power settings and timeouts can initiate Sleep in any computer functions while the computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation. Using power-saving states 1 If the computer is saved to a hibernation file on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on the hard drive...
... the screen clears. Power settings and timeouts can initiate Sleep in any computer functions while the computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation. Using power-saving states 1 If the computer is saved to a hibernation file on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on the hard drive...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... 2 Using battery power The battery light on . 3. or - Record the Turn off the display settings listed in the On battery column so that you can reset them after . 7. Change the Turn off the display settings to Never. 9. Change the On battery setting to Never. 5. It is fully charged. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to calibrate a new battery. Insert the battery into external power...
... 2 Using battery power The battery light on . 3. or - Record the Turn off the display settings listed in the On battery column so that you can reset them after . 7. Change the Turn off the display settings to Never. 9. Change the On battery setting to Never. 5. It is fully charged. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to calibrate a new battery. Insert the battery into external power...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... external power and maintain external power until the battery is fully charged and the battery light has turned off . Click Change advanced power settings. 5. Reenter the setting that you recorded for the items in the On battery column. 4. To discharge a battery: 1. When the battery is recharged, the battery light on when the battery is discharged. You can discharge whether or not you plan to reenable Hibernation after . 6. The battery can use...
... external power and maintain external power until the battery is fully charged and the battery light has turned off . Click Change advanced power settings. 5. Reenter the setting that you recorded for the items in the On battery column. 4. To discharge a battery: 1. When the battery is recharged, the battery light on when the battery is discharged. You can discharge whether or not you plan to reenable Hibernation after . 6. The battery can use...
Power Management - Windows 7
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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. To shut down the computer: NOTE: If the computer is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. 20...
... 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. To shut down the computer: NOTE: If the computer is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. 20...
