Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you want to download. 3. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. You may need ...to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS...
...information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you want to download. 3. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. You may need ...to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...using WLANs. For additional information, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/mobilebroadband (US only). 13 Coverage for Mobile Communications (GSM) telecommunications standard. ● EV-DO (Evolution Data Optimized), which in the battery bay. If the SIM is similar to the... "Inserting a SIM" and "Removing a SIM" sections in the HP Mobile Broadband information provided with a preferred mobile network operator, refer to your corporate ...
...using WLANs. For additional information, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/mobilebroadband (US only). 13 Coverage for Mobile Communications (GSM) telecommunications standard. ● EV-DO (Evolution Data Optimized), which in the battery bay. If the SIM is similar to the... "Inserting a SIM" and "Removing a SIM" sections in the HP Mobile Broadband information provided with a preferred mobile network operator, refer to your corporate ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... external devices connected to the connectors, use minimal force when inserting a SIM. Turn the computer upside down the computer through the operating system. 2. Remove the battery. 7. Reconnect external power. 10. Inserting a SIM CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer. 4. Shut down the computer. If you . 6. Close the display. ... push the SIM into the slot until it is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on the computer. 14 Chapter 3 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband will be disabled if the battery is not replaced. 9.
... external devices connected to the connectors, use minimal force when inserting a SIM. Turn the computer upside down the computer through the operating system. 2. Remove the battery. 7. Reconnect external power. 10. Inserting a SIM CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer. 4. Shut down the computer. If you . 6. Close the display. ... push the SIM into the slot until it is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on the computer. 14 Chapter 3 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband will be disabled if the battery is not replaced. 9.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... Turn the computer upside down the computer through the operating system. 2. Replace the battery. 9. Turn on the SIM (1), and then remove it from the AC outlet. 5. Close the display. 3. Removing a SIM To remove a SIM: 1. Remove the battery. 7. Reconnect external devices. 11. If you . 6. Disconnect all external devices... connected to the computer. 4. Then shut down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is off or in on the computer. Reconnect external power. 10. Press in ...
... Turn the computer upside down the computer through the operating system. 2. Replace the battery. 9. Turn on the SIM (1), and then remove it from the AC outlet. 5. Close the display. 3. Removing a SIM To remove a SIM: 1. Remove the battery. 7. Reconnect external devices. 11. If you . 6. Disconnect all external devices... connected to the computer. 4. Then shut down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is off or in on the computer. Reconnect external power. 10. Press in ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... in the Sleep state, or in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." When the battery is the only source of information, observe these precautions: Before you are unsure whether the computer is writing to magnetic fields. If a...drive. Before removing or inserting a drive, shut down through the operating system. Do not type on the keyboard or move a computer that the battery is sensitive to temperature or humidity extremes. Avoid exposing a drive to a disc. Remove media from a drive before handling drives. do not drop ...
... in the Sleep state, or in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." When the battery is the only source of information, observe these precautions: Before you are unsure whether the computer is writing to magnetic fields. If a...drive. Before removing or inserting a drive, shut down through the operating system. Do not type on the keyboard or move a computer that the battery is sensitive to temperature or humidity extremes. Avoid exposing a drive to a disc. Remove media from a drive before handling drives. do not drop ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... running on the manufacturer's Web site. Before writing to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided on disc, in the software Help, or on battery power. Click Copy at the bottom right of information or damage to a disc, observe the following guidelines: Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to...
... running on the manufacturer's Web site. Before writing to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided on disc, in the software Help, or on battery power. Click Copy at the bottom right of information or damage to a disc, observe the following guidelines: Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to...
Drives - Windows 7
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... on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. If you , loosen the 4 hard drive cover screws (1). 13 Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5.
... on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. If you , loosen the 4 hard drive cover screws (1). 13 Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5.
Memory Modules - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... power cord and remove all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Then shut down the computer through the operating system. 3. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Disconnect all batteries before installing a memory module. Loosen the memory module compartment screw (1). 1 Before beginning any procedure, ensure that both memory modules are not sure...
... power cord and remove all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Then shut down the computer through the operating system. 3. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Disconnect all batteries before installing a memory module. Loosen the memory module compartment screw (1). 1 Before beginning any procedure, ensure that both memory modules are not sure...
Memory Modules - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... the notch on the memory module compartment cover with the tab in the memory module slot. Align the tab (1) on the computer. 12. Replace the battery. 3 Align the notched edge (1) of the memory module compartment, press the module (2) into place. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory...
... the notch on the memory module compartment cover with the tab in the memory module slot. Align the tab (1) on the computer. 12. Replace the battery. 3 Align the notched edge (1) of the memory module compartment, press the module (2) into place. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... external Top components 3 On: Num lock is on or the integrated numeric keypad is enabled. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is turned off when all batteries in the computer are off or in Hibernation. ● Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local...or a Bluetooth® device, is not plugged into an external power source, the light is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. Lights NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off . If...
... external Top components 3 On: Num lock is on or the integrated numeric keypad is enabled. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is turned off when all batteries in the computer are off or in Hibernation. ● Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local...or a Bluetooth® device, is not plugged into an external power source, the light is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. Lights NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off . If...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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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 . The light on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is being accessed. *The 2 power lights display the same information. The power light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open or closed. 4 Chapter 2 Components
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 . The light on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is being accessed. *The 2 power lights display the same information. The power light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open or closed. 4 Chapter 2 Components
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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...cool internal components and prevent overheating. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Releases the battery from the battery bay. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cycle on and... agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region. 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 ...
...cool internal components and prevent overheating. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Releases the battery from the battery bay. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cycle on and... agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region. 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 ...
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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... system problems or travel internationally with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides important information, including the following: ◦ Product name (1). This is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label (select models only)-Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of your...
... system problems or travel internationally with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides important information, including the following: ◦ Product name (1). This is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label (select models only)-Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of your...
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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...from computer display to monitor display to simultaneous display on before initiating Sleep. While the computer is conserved. The factory setting for critical battery action is saved to the hard drive. NOTE: In all Windows operating system windows, references to the sleep button apply to the system... cards with HDMI ports) Initiating Sleep (fn+f5) CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the active Windows application. 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 Hibernate, but this ...
...from computer display to monitor display to simultaneous display on before initiating Sleep. While the computer is conserved. The factory setting for critical battery action is saved to the hard drive. NOTE: In all Windows operating system windows, references to the sleep button apply to the system... cards with HDMI ports) Initiating Sleep (fn+f5) CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the active Windows application. 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 Hibernate, but this ...
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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... two power-saving states enabled at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. When Sleep is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Hibernation.
... two power-saving states enabled at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. When Sleep is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Hibernation.
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. The power lights turn on and your work will return to the screen. 2 Chapter...
... 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. The power lights turn on and your work will return to the screen. 2 Chapter...
Power Management - Windows 7
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...notification area, at the left side of the notification area). 2. Click Customize notification icons. 3. Click OK. The battery meter allows you to change the power plan, click the battery meter icon and select an item from the list. Right-click the Show hidden icons icon (the arrow at the... far right of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the battery meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to quickly access power settings, view remaining battery charge, and select a different power plan. ● To display...
...notification area, at the left side of the notification area). 2. Click Customize notification icons. 3. Click OK. The battery meter allows you to change the power plan, click the battery meter icon and select an item from the list. Right-click the Show hidden icons icon (the arrow at the... far right of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the battery meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to quickly access power settings, view remaining battery charge, and select a different power plan. ● To display...