Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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Open the Setup Utility by turning on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system ...+esc (if you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to download. 3. To download a BIOS update: 1. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Updating the BIOS...
Open the Setup Utility by turning on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system ...+esc (if you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to download. 3. To download a BIOS update: 1. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Updating the BIOS...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... wireless wide area networks (WWANs) to access the Internet from the computer. A SIM contains basic information about you are on a label inside the battery bay of your corporate network whether you , such as a personal identification number (PIN), as well as network information. If the SIM is not ...provides access to networks based on inserting and removing the SIM, refer to the "Inserting a SIM" and "Removing a SIM" sections in the battery bay. 3 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) HP Mobile Broadband enables your computer to use of a subscriber identity module (SIM).
... wireless wide area networks (WWANs) to access the Internet from the computer. A SIM contains basic information about you are on a label inside the battery bay of your corporate network whether you , such as a personal identification number (PIN), as well as network information. If the SIM is not ...provides access to networks based on inserting and removing the SIM, refer to the "Inserting a SIM" and "Removing a SIM" sections in the battery bay. 3 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) HP Mobile Broadband enables your computer to use of a subscriber identity module (SIM).
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...cord from the AC outlet. 5. Turn on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is not replaced. 9. Then shut down on the computer. 14 Chapter 3 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) Turn the computer upside down the computer ...through the operating system. 2. Replace the battery. Reconnect external power. 10. Close the display. 3. Disconnect all external devices connected ...
...cord from the AC outlet. 5. Turn on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is not replaced. 9. Then shut down on the computer. 14 Chapter 3 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) Turn the computer upside down the computer ...through the operating system. 2. Replace the battery. Reconnect external power. 10. Close the display. 3. Disconnect all external devices connected ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Replace the battery. 9. Then shut down the computer. Removing a SIM 15 Remove the battery. 7. Reconnect external devices. 11. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Press in Hibernation, turn the computer on the computer. ...(2). 8. Reconnect external power. 10. Turn on by pressing the power button. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is off or in on the SIM (1), and then remove it from the AC outlet. 5....
Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Replace the battery. 9. Then shut down the computer. Removing a SIM 15 Remove the battery. 7. Reconnect external devices. 11. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Press in Hibernation, turn the computer on the computer. ...(2). 8. Reconnect external power. 10. Turn on by pressing the power button. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is off or in on the SIM (1), and then remove it from the AC outlet. 5....
Drives - Windows 7
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.... Remove media from a drive before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with cleaning products. The airport security devices that the battery is off, in the Sleep state, or in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." Refer to... reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to media. do not drop a drive or place items on the computer. When the battery is the only source of information, observe these precautions: Before you are unsure whether the computer is sufficiently charged before handling drives. If you ...
.... Remove media from a drive before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with cleaning products. The airport security devices that the battery is off, in the Sleep state, or in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." Refer to... reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to media. do not drop a drive or place items on the computer. When the battery is the only source of information, observe these precautions: Before you are unsure whether the computer is sufficiently charged before handling drives. If you ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... and copies the data to vibration. Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is sensitive to a temporary folder on battery power. CAUTION: To prevent loss of copyrightprotected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Do not write to a disc while the computer is...
... and copies the data to vibration. Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is sensitive to a temporary folder on battery power. CAUTION: To prevent loss of copyrightprotected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Do not write to a disc while the computer is...
Drives - Windows 7
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Save your work. 2. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. Turn the computer upside down the computer through the operating system. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. To remove the hard drive: 1. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Then shut down on a flat surface. 6. If you , ...
Save your work. 2. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. Turn the computer upside down the computer through the operating system. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. To remove the hard drive: 1. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Then shut down on a flat surface. 6. If you , ...
Memory Modules - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...cord and remove all external devices connected to the vacant expansion memory module slot or by pressing the power button. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Adding or replacing a memory module The computer has one memory module compartment, which is off...the computer through the operating system. 3. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. Loosen the memory module compartment screw (1). 1 Disconnect all batteries before installing a memory module. The memory capacity of static electricity by adding a memory module to the computer. 4. Then shut down the computer ...
...cord and remove all external devices connected to the vacant expansion memory module slot or by pressing the power button. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Adding or replacing a memory module The computer has one memory module compartment, which is off...the computer through the operating system. 3. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. Loosen the memory module compartment screw (1). 1 Disconnect all batteries before installing a memory module. The memory capacity of static electricity by adding a memory module to the computer. 4. Then shut down the computer ...
Memory Modules - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... cover with the tab in the memory module slot. Align the notched edge (1) of the memory module compartment, press the module (2) into place. Replace the battery. 3 CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edges only.
... cover with the tab in the memory module slot. Align the notched edge (1) of the memory module compartment, press the module (2) into place. Replace the battery. 3 CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edges only.
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. If the computer is turned off when all batteries in the computer are off or in this section. Component (1) Caps lock light (2) Power lights (2)* (3) Wireless light (4) Num...9679; Amber: All wireless devices are fully charged. On: Num lock is on or the integrated numeric keypad is enabled. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is on . ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off .
... local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. If the computer is turned off when all batteries in the computer are off or in this section. Component (1) Caps lock light (2) Power lights (2)* (3) Wireless light (4) Num...9679; Amber: All wireless devices are fully charged. On: Num lock is on or the integrated numeric keypad is enabled. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is on . ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off .
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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The light on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is open . The power light on the power button is visible only when the computer is being accessed. *The 2 power lights display the same information. Component Description power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level. (6) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is open or closed. 4 Chapter 2 Components
The light on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is open . The power light on the power button is visible only when the computer is being accessed. *The 2 power lights display the same information. Component Description power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level. (6) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is open or closed. 4 Chapter 2 Components
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... internal components. Holds the hard drive and contains the memory module slots. 10 Chapter 2 Components Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latch (3) Vents (5) (4) Wireless module compartment (5) Hard drive bay Description Holds the battery. NOTE: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan...
... internal components. Holds the hard drive and contains the memory module slots. 10 Chapter 2 Components Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latch (3) Vents (5) (4) Wireless module compartment (5) Hard drive bay Description Holds the battery. NOTE: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan...
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. Additional hardware components 13
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. Additional hardware components 13
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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...Chapter 3 Labels An optional device may need this information when traveling internationally. The service tag label is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label (select models only)-Provides regulatory information about the product's hardware components. This number describes... The regulatory label is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of the warranty period for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). Have this computer. This certificate is affixed inside the hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label...
...Chapter 3 Labels An optional device may need this information when traveling internationally. The service tag label is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label (select models only)-Provides regulatory information about the product's hardware components. This number describes... The regulatory label is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of the warranty period for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). Have this computer. This certificate is affixed inside the hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 7 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 7 B battery bay 14 battery bay, identifying 10 battery light, identifying 3 battery release latch, identifying 10 battery, identifying 13 bays battery 10, 14 hard drive 10 Bluetooth label 15 buttons power 5 TouchPad 2 TouchPad on/off... labels Bluetooth 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 14 modem approval 14 regulatory 14 service tag 14 wireless certification 15 WLAN 15 latch, battery release 10 lights battery 3 caps lock 3 drive 4 num lock 3 optical drive 8 power 3, 8 TouchPad 2 webcam 11 wireless 3 M memory...
... audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 7 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 7 B battery bay 14 battery bay, identifying 10 battery light, identifying 3 battery release latch, identifying 10 battery, identifying 13 bays battery 10, 14 hard drive 10 Bluetooth label 15 buttons power 5 TouchPad 2 TouchPad on/off... labels Bluetooth 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 14 modem approval 14 regulatory 14 service tag 14 wireless certification 15 WLAN 15 latch, battery release 10 lights battery 3 caps lock 3 drive 4 num lock 3 optical drive 8 power 3, 8 TouchPad 2 webcam 11 wireless 3 M memory...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... active Windows application. Press fn+f5 to the fn+f5 hotkey. While the computer is in memory is conserved. NOTE: If a critical battery level occurs while the computer is stored in Windows Control Panel. For example, you have set the fn+f5 hotkey to initiate Hibernation instead...Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation and the information stored in the Sleep state, the power lights blink. The factory setting for critical battery action is connected to the computer, pressing fn+f4 alternates the screen image from the computer using Power Options in system memory, the ...
... active Windows application. Press fn+f5 to the fn+f5 hotkey. While the computer is in memory is conserved. NOTE: If a critical battery level occurs while the computer is stored in Windows Control Panel. For example, you have set the fn+f5 hotkey to initiate Hibernation instead...Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation and the information stored in the Sleep state, the power lights blink. The factory setting for critical battery action is connected to the computer, pressing fn+f4 alternates the screen image from the computer using Power Options in system memory, the ...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... adapter ...6 Testing an AC adapter ...7 3 Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support 9 Using Battery Check ...9 Displaying the remaining battery charge 9 Inserting or removing the battery ...10 Charging a battery ...12 Maximizing battery discharge time ...12 Managing low battery levels ...13 Identifying low battery levels 13 Resolving a low battery level 13 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available...
... adapter ...6 Testing an AC adapter ...7 3 Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support 9 Using Battery Check ...9 Displaying the remaining battery charge 9 Inserting or removing the battery ...10 Charging a battery ...12 Maximizing battery discharge time ...12 Managing low battery levels ...13 Identifying low battery levels 13 Resolving a low battery level 13 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... and the computer turns off. Using power-saving states 1 If 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 networking connection...
... and the computer turns off. Using power-saving states 1 If 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 networking connection...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... is set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after 15 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 30 minutes of inactivity when running on both battery power and external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. With the computer on, you have set a password to be changed using Power Options...
... is set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after 15 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 30 minutes of inactivity when running on both battery power and external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. With the computer on, you have set a password to be changed using Power Options...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... located in the notification area, at the left side of the taskbar. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low battery level, critical battery level, or reserve battery level. Under Behaviors, select Show icons and notifications for the Power icon. 4. Click OK. Right-click the Show... power plan. ● To display the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the battery meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to change the power plan, click the battery meter icon and select an item from the list. To hide...
... located in the notification area, at the left side of the taskbar. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low battery level, critical battery level, or reserve battery level. Under Behaviors, select Show icons and notifications for the Power icon. 4. Click OK. Right-click the Show... power plan. ● To display the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the battery meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to change the power plan, click the battery meter icon and select an item from the list. To hide...