Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... in Setup Utility: ● A password can use the same password for creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set by an outsider. Use the following tips for more than one Setup Utility feature. The following guidelines when setting a password in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on how you set , changed, or deleted, it in a secure place. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords 2 Using passwords A password...
... in Setup Utility: ● A password can use the same password for creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set by an outsider. Use the following tips for more than one Setup Utility feature. The following guidelines when setting a password in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on how you set , changed, or deleted, it in a secure place. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords 2 Using passwords A password...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... following boot options: ● f9 and f10 Delay (sec.)―Set the delay 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 Virtualization Technology. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep...
... following boot options: ● f9 and f10 Delay (sec.)―Set the delay 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 Virtualization Technology. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may be prompted for your computer may be available on the HP Web site. Access the updates on the system ROM. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Most software and BIOS updates on the computer. If your computer model, product category, and series or family. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices...
... utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may be prompted for your computer may be available on the HP Web site. Access the updates on the system ROM. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Most software and BIOS updates on the computer. If your computer model, product category, and series or family. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage 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 computer, you are already in an optional docking device, or connected to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for Startup Menu...
... the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage 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 computer, you are already in an optional docking device, or connected to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for Startup Menu...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... open a window containing additional information. 6. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Proceed to install the updated driver. Click your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. Click Install now to step 6. 3. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software...
... open a window containing additional information. 6. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Proceed to install the updated driver. Click your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. Click Install now to step 6. 3. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... Network adapters list. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. For more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for more information. 1. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
... Network adapters list. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. For more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for more information. 1. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
Drives - Windows 7
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... AC power cord is unplugged. 1. 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, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. 3 Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information...
... AC power cord is unplugged. 1. 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, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. 3 Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information...
Drives - Windows 7
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... can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run more information. Follow the on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on the hard drive become fragmented. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions...
... can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run more information. Follow the on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on the hard drive become fragmented. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions...
Drives - Windows 7
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... the Sleep state, or in the hard drive bay CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down on by pressing the power button. Save your work. 2. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. Then shut down the computer and close the display. 3. 5 Replacing the hard drive in Hibernation. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Do not remove the hard drive while the...
... the Sleep state, or in the hard drive bay CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down on by pressing the power button. Save your work. 2. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. Then shut down the computer and close the display. 3. 5 Replacing the hard drive in Hibernation. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Do not remove the hard drive while the...
Drives - Windows 7
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... Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. To do so, restart your country or region. 2. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. Click Check for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. Follow the on your computer. or - Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after the installation...
... Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. To do so, restart your country or region. 2. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. Click Check for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. Follow the on your computer. or - Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after the installation...
Drives - Windows 7
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... 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 drivers 20 Index 21 optical drive DVD burning 9, 19 changing region setting...
... 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 drivers 20 Index 21 optical drive DVD burning 9, 19 changing region setting...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... 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 describes factory settings. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. 2 Chapter 2 Components To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers.
... 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 describes factory settings. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. 2 Chapter 2 Components To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers.
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... a USB port at this section. Connects an optional USB device. 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 the computer. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Connects an external VGA monitor...
... a USB port at this section. Connects an optional USB device. 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 the computer. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Connects an external VGA monitor...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... and parts are needed. ◦ Model description (4). The service tag label is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . If your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). This is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more 14 Chapter 3 Labels You may need this information when traveling internationally...
... and parts are needed. ◦ Model description (4). The service tag label is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . If your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). This is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more 14 Chapter 3 Labels You may need this information when traveling internationally...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... device preferences 1 Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. To view and change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. 1 Using pointing devices Component Description (1) TouchPad on the screen. 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. Functions like the right button on an external...
... device preferences 1 Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. To view and change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. 1 Using pointing devices Component Description (1) TouchPad on the screen. 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. Functions like the right button on an external...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on the computer. 2 Chapter 1 Using pointing devices Connecting an external mouse You can connect an external USB mouse to the computer using the TouchPad scroll zone, slide your finger off the TouchPad before moving it to the scroll zone will not activate the scrolling function. Then, right-click the device representing your finger from the TouchPad to the scroll...
... access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on the computer. 2 Chapter 1 Using pointing devices Connecting an external mouse You can connect an external USB mouse to the computer using the TouchPad scroll zone, slide your finger off the TouchPad before moving it to the scroll zone will not activate the scrolling function. Then, right-click the device representing your finger from the TouchPad to the scroll...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... install the updated driver. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to the type of driver you want to delete. 5. Open your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your drivers using the procedures in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Select Start > Control Panel...
... install the updated driver. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to the type of driver you want to delete. 5. Open your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your drivers using the procedures in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Select Start > Control Panel...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... in Power Options. ● Remove the battery from the computer when it charges faster when the computer is plugged into external power through normal use before charging it fully before the battery is much warmer or cooler than room temperature. Charging may show 100 percent charge before turning on the display. ● Check the Power saver setting in the notification area may take longer if a battery is new...
... in Power Options. ● Remove the battery from the computer when it charges faster when the computer is plugged into external power through normal use before charging it fully before the battery is much warmer or cooler than room temperature. Charging may show 100 percent charge before turning on the display. ● Check the Power saver setting in the notification area may take longer if a battery is new...
Power Management - Windows 7
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.... Connect the computer to calibrate a new battery. The battery light on . 3. or - Insert the battery into external power until the battery is heavily used, it should not need to Never. 5. Leave the computer plugged into the computer. 2. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Click OK. 10. Record the Turn off the display settings listed in use, but it after the calibration. 8. NOTE: The battery charges...
.... Connect the computer to calibrate a new battery. The battery light on . 3. or - Insert the battery into external power until the battery is heavily used, it should not need to Never. 5. Leave the computer plugged into the computer. 2. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Click OK. 10. Record the Turn off the display settings listed in use, but it after the calibration. 8. NOTE: The battery charges...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... driver: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Installing SATA drivers SATA Native Mode is a storage interface technology that provides up to 150MB/sec transfer rate for disk traffic, and provides link power management with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Procedures for adding SATA drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to SATA AHCI mode Using...
... driver: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Installing SATA drivers SATA Native Mode is a storage interface technology that provides up to 150MB/sec transfer rate for disk traffic, and provides link power management with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Procedures for adding SATA drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to SATA AHCI mode Using...