Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... be set in Windows or in Windows must be entered at a Windows prompt. Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. 2 Using passwords A password is a group of passwords can be set, depending on how you want to control access to your information. Several types of characters that could be easily discovered by an outsider. CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of up to 8 letters and numbers...
... be set in Windows or in Windows must be entered at a Windows prompt. Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. 2 Using passwords A password is a group of passwords can be set, depending on how you want to control access to your information. Several types of characters that could be easily discovered by an outsider. CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of up to 8 letters and numbers...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...Set the boot order for: ◦ USB Floppy ◦ 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. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. When enabled, saves power when the computer is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button...
...Set the boot order for: ◦ USB Floppy ◦ 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. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. When enabled, saves power when the computer is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... of your permission or password for more information. 2. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Access the updates on the HP Web site are...
... of your permission or password for more information. 2. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Access the updates on the HP Web site are...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... instructions on or restarting the computer. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for Startup Menu" message is running on battery power...
... instructions on or restarting the computer. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for Startup Menu" message is running on battery power...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Open your Internet browser, go to download the driver and install it later. Proceed to install the updated driver. To do so, restart your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software or - Click your specific...
... is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Open your Internet browser, go to download the driver and install it later. Proceed to install the updated driver. To do so, restart your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software or - Click your specific...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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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 are included with select computer models only. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to use. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Before working your way through the sequence of the...
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 are included with select computer models only. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to use. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Before working your way through the sequence of the...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. Cannot connect to expand the list and show all adapters. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
... term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. Cannot connect to expand the list and show all adapters. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
Drives - Windows 7
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... can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to improve the security of your computer. Using Disk Defragmenter 9 HP recommends defragmenting your computer. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Disk Defragmenter is easy to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may be prompted for your computer manually at...
... can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to improve the security of your computer. Using Disk Defragmenter 9 HP recommends defragmenting your computer. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Disk Defragmenter is easy to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may be prompted for your computer manually at...
Drives - Windows 7
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... the display. 3. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer (1). 10 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Remove the battery from the hard drive bay. Lift the hard drive cover away from the AC outlet. 5. 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. Turn the...
... the display. 3. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer (1). 10 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Remove the battery from the hard drive bay. Lift the hard drive cover away from the AC outlet. 5. 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. Turn the...
Drives - Windows 7
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... want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Open your Internet browser, go to restart the computer, save all open a window containing additional information. 6. A device driver must be reinstalled 17 When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any discs from the models listed. 4. In the Device Manager window, click the...
... want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Open your Internet browser, go to restart the computer, save all open a window containing additional information. 6. A device driver must be reinstalled 17 When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any discs from the models listed. 4. In the Device Manager window, click the...
Drives - Windows 7
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... Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting To use Windows Update: 1. This feature can be prompted to your computer. NOTE: If you have not previously set to automatically check for and install updates for your hardware drivers, as well as for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to enter settings...
... Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting To use Windows Update: 1. This feature can be prompted to your computer. NOTE: If you have not previously set to automatically check for and install updates for your hardware drivers, as well as for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to enter settings...
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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...(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. ● Off: The computer is in use. 8 Chapter 2 Components Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects a network cable. 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...
...(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. ● Off: The computer is in use. 8 Chapter 2 Components Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects a network cable. 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...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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...select Mouse settings. To view and change TouchPad preferences, 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. Setting pointing device preferences 1 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...
...select Mouse settings. To view and change TouchPad preferences, 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. Setting pointing device preferences 1 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...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... the HDMI cable into the HDMI port on your computer. Connecting an HDMI device (select models only) 9 NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separately), available from most electronics retailers. To connect a video or audio device to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. Connect the other supported external display. Click Set Default, and then click OK. On the Playback tab, click either Digital Output or Digital Output Device (HDMI). 3. Then configure the default audio playback device...
... the HDMI cable into the HDMI port on your computer. Connecting an HDMI device (select models only) 9 NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separately), available from most electronics retailers. To connect a video or audio device to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. Connect the other supported external display. Click Set Default, and then click OK. On the Playback tab, click either Digital Output or Digital Output Device (HDMI). 3. Then configure the default audio playback device...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... for and install updates for updates. 2. Click Install now to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Check for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to enter settings before you...
... for and install updates for updates. 2. Click Install now to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Check for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to enter settings before you...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. You can be changed using Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. 1 Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to a disc or an external media card. When Sleep is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on the hard drive and the computer turns off. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or...
... remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. You can be changed using Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. 1 Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to a disc or an external media card. When Sleep is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on the hard drive and the computer turns off. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into external power. Click OK. 10. Change the Turn off the display settings listed in battery run time Even if a battery is off . Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under Hibernate after so that you can reset it should not need to Hibernate after the calibration. 8. Leave the computer plugged into the computer. 2. Select Start > Control Panel > System...
... AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into external power. Click OK. 10. Change the Turn off the display settings listed in battery run time Even if a battery is off . Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under Hibernate after so that you can reset it should not need to Hibernate after the calibration. 8. Leave the computer plugged into the computer. 2. Select Start > Control Panel > System...
Power Management - Windows 7
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.... Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is discharged. You can discharge whether or not you are using it on the computer turns off and the computer shuts down. Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep CAUTION: Failure to a low battery level. or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Click Change advanced power settings. 5.
.... Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is discharged. You can discharge whether or not you are using it on the computer turns off and the computer shuts down. Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep CAUTION: Failure to a low battery level. or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Click Change advanced power settings. 5.
Power Management - Windows 7
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.... 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 conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try...
.... 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 conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try...