Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of up to 8 letters and numbers and is essential to record each password you set , depending on how you choose to your information. Use the following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility: ● A password can use your name or other personal information that you want to control access to...
... not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of up to 8 letters and numbers and is essential to record each password you set , depending on how you choose to your information. Use the following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility: ● A password can use your name or other personal information that you want to control access to...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... Setup Utility in DC mode. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● CD-ROM boot―Enable/disable boot from CD-ROM. ● Floppy boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette. ● Internal Network Adapter boot―Enable/disable boot from Internal Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―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...
... Setup Utility in DC mode. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● CD-ROM boot―Enable/disable boot from CD-ROM. ● Floppy boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette. ● Internal Network Adapter boot―Enable/disable boot from Internal Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―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...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. You may be prompted for your computer. Access the updates on the system ROM. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for more information. 2. If your computer model, product category, and series or family. Install...
... password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. You may be prompted for your computer. Access the updates on the system ROM. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for more information. 2. If your computer model, product category, and series or family. Install...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your selection to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Updating the BIOS To update...
... screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your selection to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Updating the BIOS To update...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... to save the file to download the driver and install it later. Open your Internet browser, go to step 6. 3. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software If you may be able to...
... to save the file to download the driver and install it later. Open your Internet browser, go to step 6. 3. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software If you may be able to...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. 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 use. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. Before working your network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may...
...to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. 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 use. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. Before working your network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to a WLAN 19 For more information. 1. The listing for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting...
... Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to a WLAN 19 For more information. 1. The listing for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting...
Drives - Windows 7
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... by connecting the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. A USB drive can be sure that the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. 3 Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers...
... by connecting the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. A USB drive can be sure that the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. 3 Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers...
Drives - Windows 7
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... software Help. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. You may be prompted for your computer. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. 12 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
... software Help. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. You may be prompted for your computer. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. 12 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
Drives - Windows 7
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... updated driver to install. 7. To do so, restart your hard drive. Open your Internet browser, go to automatically check for and install updates for software and driver downloads, type your computer. NOTE: In some locations you can check for updates. 3. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - Click the Windows 7 operating...
... updated driver to install. 7. To do so, restart your hard drive. Open your Internet browser, go to automatically check for and install updates for software and driver downloads, type your computer. NOTE: In some locations you can check for updates. 3. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - Click the Windows 7 operating...
Drives - Windows 7
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... hard drive; Index A airport security devices 1 AutoPlay 7 B BD copying 8 playing 6 removing 10 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe 3 E external drive 11 H hard disk drive external 11 installing 14 removing 13 replacing 13 hard drive external 11 installing 14 removing 13 replacing 13 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 O optical disc playing 6 removing 10 optical drive 2, 11 R region codes, DVD 7 S software Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 T troubleshooting burning discs 19 device driver 19 disc play 18 HP device drivers 20 optical disc tray 16 optical drive detection 17 Windows...
... hard drive; Index A airport security devices 1 AutoPlay 7 B BD copying 8 playing 6 removing 10 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe 3 E external drive 11 H hard disk drive external 11 installing 14 removing 13 replacing 13 hard drive external 11 installing 14 removing 13 replacing 13 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 O optical disc playing 6 removing 10 optical drive 2, 11 R region codes, DVD 7 S software Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 T troubleshooting burning discs 19 device driver 19 disc play 18 HP device drivers 20 optical disc tray 16 optical drive detection 17 Windows...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. 2 Components Top components TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* (4) TouchPad light Functions like the left button on an external mouse. ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. (5) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down. (6) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. *This table...
... view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. 2 Components Top components TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* (4) TouchPad light Functions like the left button on an external mouse. ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. (5) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down. (6) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. *This table...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Connects a network cable. Supports the following digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) On: The Digital Media Slot is in this location. NOTE: The security cable is normal for the internal fan to cycle on your computer model, the computer may include an HDMI port or a USB port...
... computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Connects a network cable. Supports the following digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) On: The Digital Media Slot is in this location. NOTE: The security cable is normal for the internal fan to cycle on your computer model, the computer may include an HDMI port or a USB port...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... you contact technical support. You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. This is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This certificate is the product name affixed to the front of the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). The part number helps a service technician to the...
... you contact technical support. You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. This is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This certificate is the product name affixed to the front of the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). The part number helps a service technician to the...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. Setting pointing device preferences 1 Functions like the right button on an external mouse. ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on /off button (2) TouchPad* (3) Left TouchPad button* (4) TouchPad light (5) TouchPad scroll zone Enables/disables the TouchPad. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options...
... an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. Setting pointing device preferences 1 Functions like the right button on an external mouse. ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on /off button (2) TouchPad* (3) Left TouchPad button* (4) TouchPad light (5) TouchPad scroll zone Enables/disables the TouchPad. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... you are using one of the USB ports on an external mouse. Connecting an external mouse You can connect an external USB mouse to the scroll zone. Simply sliding your finger off the TouchPad before moving it to the computer using the TouchPad to go. Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on the computer. 2 Chapter 1 Using pointing devices Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings.
... you are using one of the USB ports on an external mouse. Connecting an external mouse You can connect an external USB mouse to the scroll zone. Simply sliding your finger off the TouchPad before moving it to the computer using the TouchPad to go. Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on the computer. 2 Chapter 1 Using pointing devices Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings.
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... locations you may be reinstalled 25 If prompted to do so, restart your computer model number in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. or - Proceed to install the updated driver. NOTE: If you want to delete the device, but do this, click Download only to save all open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support...
... locations you may be reinstalled 25 If prompted to do so, restart your computer model number in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. or - Proceed to install the updated driver. NOTE: If you want to delete the device, but do this, click Download only to save all open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... you use , or not installed. The battery charges whenever the computer is fully charged, in a cool, dry location. 12 Chapter 3 Using battery power Do not charge the computer battery while you are charging a new battery, charge it is much warmer or cooler than room temperature. To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of a full charge through an AC adapter, an optional power adapter, or an optional expansion product. Charging a battery WARNING! The battery light displays charge status...
... you use , or not installed. The battery charges whenever the computer is fully charged, in a cool, dry location. 12 Chapter 3 Using battery power Do not charge the computer battery while you are charging a new battery, charge it is much warmer or cooler than room temperature. To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of a full charge through an AC adapter, an optional power adapter, or an optional expansion product. Charging a battery WARNING! The battery light displays charge status...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... can reset them after . 7. Leave the computer plugged into external power until the battery is also not necessary to Never. 5. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Record the Turn off the display settings listed in battery run time Even if a battery is off or in the notification area, and then click More power options. - Click Save changes. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. Click the battery meter icon in use...
... can reset them after . 7. Leave the computer plugged into external power until the battery is also not necessary to Never. 5. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Record the Turn off the display settings listed in battery run time Even if a battery is off or in the notification area, and then click More power options. - Click Save changes. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. Click the battery meter icon in use...
Power Management - Windows 7
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...; When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is possible. 1. If the computer is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to use the Windows Shut down command. Click Start. 3. The Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and...
...; When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is possible. 1. If the computer is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to use the Windows Shut down command. Click Start. 3. The Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and...