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... completion 75 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 75 A device driver must be reinstalled 75 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 76 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 77 Using external drives ...78 Improving hard drive performance ...79 Using Disk Defragmenter 79 Using Disk Cleanup ...79 Replacing the hard drive ...80 7 External devices and external media cards Using a USB device ...84 Connecting a USB device 84 Removing a USB device ...85 Using Digital Media Slot cards ...86 Inserting a digital card ...86 Removing a digital card ...87 viii
... completion 75 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 75 A device driver must be reinstalled 75 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 76 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 77 Using external drives ...78 Improving hard drive performance ...79 Using Disk Defragmenter 79 Using Disk Cleanup ...79 Replacing the hard drive ...80 7 External devices and external media cards Using a USB device ...84 Connecting a USB device 84 Removing a USB device ...85 Using Digital Media Slot cards ...86 Inserting a digital card ...86 Removing a digital card ...87 viii
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... USB device. Components 7 Connects a network cable. Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. (7) Audio-out (headphone) jack (8) Digital media slot (select models only) (9) Drive light Produces sound when connected to cool internal components. Component Description (1) External monitor port (labeled on and off during routine operation. (3) HDMI port (select models only) (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) USB ports (6) Audio-in this section. It is in use. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory...
... USB device. Components 7 Connects a network cable. Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. (7) Audio-out (headphone) jack (8) Digital media slot (select models only) (9) Drive light Produces sound when connected to cool internal components. Component Description (1) External monitor port (labeled on and off during routine operation. (3) HDMI port (select models only) (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) USB ports (6) Audio-in this section. It is in use. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory...
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... Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Identify the WLAN device from other devices. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from the Network adapters list. Use the procedures in the feature list on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control...
... Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Identify the WLAN device from other devices. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from the Network adapters list. Use the procedures in the feature list on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control...
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... the file to download the driver and install it later. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your device. If you may need to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Proceed to install the updated driver. When the list of the device. 76 Chapter 6 Drives Open your Internet browser, go to update your computer. Click your country or region. 2. In the Device Manager window, click Action...
... the file to download the driver and install it later. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your device. If you may need to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Proceed to install the updated driver. When the list of the device. 76 Chapter 6 Drives Open your Internet browser, go to update your computer. Click your country or region. 2. In the Device Manager window, click Action...
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... are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded AC outlet. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44 MB disk 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. To disconnect a powered drive, disconnect...
... are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded AC outlet. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44 MB disk 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. To disconnect a powered drive, disconnect...
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... use the computer, files on the size of your hard drive and the number of your permission or password for unnecessary files that you do not need access to the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions. Click Defragment disk. Depending on the hard drive become fragmented. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
... use the computer, files on the size of your hard drive and the number of your permission or password for unnecessary files that you do not need access to the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions. Click Defragment disk. Depending on the hard drive become fragmented. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
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.../disable boot from diskette. ● Internal Network Adapter Boot―Enable/disable boot from the internal network adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ Notebook Hard Drive ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key/USB Hard Disk ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Network Adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this menu option is in intervals of Setup Utility. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Enable/disable LAN Power...
.../disable boot from diskette. ● Internal Network Adapter Boot―Enable/disable boot from the internal network adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ Notebook Hard Drive ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key/USB Hard Disk ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Network Adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this menu option is in intervals of Setup Utility. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Enable/disable LAN Power...
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... or password for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. Prepare for more information. 2. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To update the software, follow these steps: 1. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates...
... or password for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. Prepare for more information. 2. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To update the software, follow these steps: 1. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates...
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... Support > Maintain > Software Updates. 2. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for example, filename.exe). b. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen reports a successful installation, you want to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. To download a BIOS update: 1. You may need to access this information to install the update...
... Support > Maintain > Software Updates. 2. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for example, filename.exe). b. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen reports a successful installation, you want to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. To download a BIOS update: 1. You may need to access this information to install the update...
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... then select a storage location on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your hard drive. Proceed to your operating system. 5. When the list of the device. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your web browser, go to open a window containing additional information...
... then select a storage location on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your hard drive. Proceed to your operating system. 5. When the list of the device. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your web browser, go to open a window containing additional information...
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... Bluetooth label 12 boot options 101 112 Index boot order 101 button sound 101 buttons power 4 TouchPad 2 TouchPad off indicator 28 TouchPad right/left 28 C cables LAN 27 modem 23 security 96 USB 84 calibrating battery 57 caps lock light, identifying 3 Card Reader Power Saving 101 CD burning 72 copying 71 playing 68 removing 73 CD drive 78 Certificate of Authenticity label 12 changing the language of Setup Utility 98 charging batteries 55, 57 checking audio functions 40 compartments memory module 8 components additional hardware...
... Bluetooth label 12 boot options 101 112 Index boot order 101 button sound 101 buttons power 4 TouchPad 2 TouchPad off indicator 28 TouchPad right/left 28 C cables LAN 27 modem 23 security 96 USB 84 calibrating battery 57 caps lock light, identifying 3 Card Reader Power Saving 101 CD burning 72 copying 71 playing 68 removing 73 CD drive 78 Certificate of Authenticity label 12 changing the language of Setup Utility 98 charging batteries 55, 57 checking audio functions 40 compartments memory module 8 components additional hardware...
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...-on password 94 entering an administrator password 93 esc key, identifying 5 exiting Setup Utility 100 external audio devices, connecting 40 external drive 78 external monitor port, identifying 7 F f11 111 fan always on 101 firewall 17 firewall software 95 fn key, identifying 5 full system recovery 106 G graphics modes, switching 62 H hard drive installing 82 removing 80 replacing 80 hard drive bay, identifying 8 hard drive self test 101 HDMI connecting 42 HDMI port 42 HDMI port, identifying 7 headphone (audio-out) jack 36 headphones 36 Hibernation exiting 47 initiated during critical battery...
...-on password 94 entering an administrator password 93 esc key, identifying 5 exiting Setup Utility 100 external audio devices, connecting 40 external drive 78 external monitor port, identifying 7 F f11 111 fan always on 101 firewall 17 firewall software 95 fn key, identifying 5 full system recovery 106 G graphics modes, switching 62 H hard drive installing 82 removing 80 replacing 80 hard drive bay, identifying 8 hard drive self test 101 HDMI connecting 42 HDMI port 42 HDMI port, identifying 7 headphone (audio-out) jack 36 headphones 36 Hibernation exiting 47 initiated during critical battery...
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... driver problems 73 DVD movie play 74 external display 75 HP device drivers 76 modem 26 optical disc tray 73 Windows device drivers 77 wireless connection problems 20 turning off the computer 63 U unresponsive system 63 USB cable, connecting 84 USB devices connecting 84 description 84 removing 85 USB hubs 84 USB port, identifying 6, 7 USB ports, identifying 84 using Setup Utility 98 using system restore 110 V vents, identifying 7, 8 video, using 41 Virtualization Technology 101 volume down action key 36 volume mute action key 36 volume up action key 36 volume, adjusting 37 W webcam adjusting...
... driver problems 73 DVD movie play 74 external display 75 HP device drivers 76 modem 26 optical disc tray 73 Windows device drivers 77 wireless connection problems 20 turning off the computer 63 U unresponsive system 63 USB cable, connecting 84 USB devices connecting 84 description 84 removing 85 USB hubs 84 USB port, identifying 6, 7 USB ports, identifying 84 using Setup Utility 98 using system restore 110 V vents, identifying 7, 8 video, using 41 Virtualization Technology 101 volume down action key 36 volume mute action key 36 volume up action key 36 volume, adjusting 37 W webcam adjusting...
Service Guide
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... the webcam module, and remove the webcam module (2). ENWW Component replacement procedures 73 To replace the webcam module (select models only), lift the webcam module as the webcam module cable allows. 12. Reverse this procedure to install the display bezel. 11. Reverse this procedure to the display enclosure. To replace the display hinge covers, remove the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screws (1) that secure each hinge to install the webcam module. 13. The webcam module is available using spare part number...
... the webcam module, and remove the webcam module (2). ENWW Component replacement procedures 73 To replace the webcam module (select models only), lift the webcam module as the webcam module cable allows. 12. Reverse this procedure to install the display bezel. 11. Reverse this procedure to the display enclosure. To replace the display hinge covers, remove the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screws (1) that secure each hinge to install the webcam module. 13. The webcam module is available using spare part number...
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...;Set the delay for : ◦ Notebook Hard Drive ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key/USB Hard Disk ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Network Adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on a secondary hard drive. Run a diagnostic test on . Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on the system memory. Enable/disable Action Keys Mode...
...;Set the delay for : ◦ Notebook Hard Drive ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key/USB Hard Disk ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Network Adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on a secondary hard drive. Run a diagnostic test on . Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on the system memory. Enable/disable Action Keys Mode...
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... of a USB keyboard in seconds. ● Set the boot order. ◦ 1st boot device-USB CD-ROM ◦ 2nd boot device-USB floppy ◦ 3rd boot device-USB SuperDisk ◦ 4th boot device-Notebook hard drive ◦ 5th boot device-USB hard disk ◦ 6th boot device-Network controller ● Swap the functions of the fn key and left ctrl key. ● Enable/disable USB legacy support. When enabled, USB legacy support allows the following: ◦ Use of the listed System Configuration options might not be supported by a USB port to the computer. ● Enable/disable BIOS DMA...
... of a USB keyboard in seconds. ● Set the boot order. ◦ 1st boot device-USB CD-ROM ◦ 2nd boot device-USB floppy ◦ 3rd boot device-USB SuperDisk ◦ 4th boot device-Notebook hard drive ◦ 5th boot device-USB hard disk ◦ 6th boot device-Network controller ● Swap the functions of the fn key and left ctrl key. ● Enable/disable USB legacy support. When enabled, USB legacy support allows the following: ◦ Use of the listed System Configuration options might not be supported by a USB port to the computer. ● Enable/disable BIOS DMA...
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... users who have expert knowledge of the following : ● Resources by type ● Resources by connection 106 Chapter 6 Specifications ENWW System resource specifications Use Device Manager to get a graphical view of the Computer folder. 3. System resources accessible from Device Manager are direct memory access (DMA) channels, input/output (I/O) ports, interrupt request (IRQ) lines, and memory addresses. If two devices require the same resource and create a device conflict, manually change resource settings...
... users who have expert knowledge of the following : ● Resources by type ● Resources by connection 106 Chapter 6 Specifications ENWW System resource specifications Use Device Manager to get a graphical view of the Computer folder. 3. System resources accessible from Device Manager are direct memory access (DMA) channels, input/output (I/O) ports, interrupt request (IRQ) lines, and memory addresses. If two devices require the same resource and create a device conflict, manually change resource settings...
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...-ray Disc ROM LightScribe with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW DoubleLayer spare part number 30, 50 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD ±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive specifications 105 boot options 93, 98 boot order 93, 98 button sound 93 buttons power 10 TouchPad right/left 8 C cables, service considerations 40 camera module removal 73 spare part number 73 camera, product description 3 caps lock light, identifying 9 Card Reader Power Saving 93 changing the language of Setup Utility 89 chipset, product description 2 compartments memory module 15 components additional hardware 17...
...-ray Disc ROM LightScribe with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW DoubleLayer spare part number 30, 50 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD ±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive specifications 105 boot options 93, 98 boot order 93, 98 button sound 93 buttons power 10 TouchPad right/left 8 C cables, service considerations 40 camera module removal 73 spare part number 73 camera, product description 3 caps lock light, identifying 9 Card Reader Power Saving 93 changing the language of Setup Utility 89 chipset, product description 2 compartments memory module 15 components additional hardware 17...
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... (network 14 K keyboard product description 5 removal 57 spare part numbers 21, 57 keys Calculator 11 esc 11 fn 11 function 11 Media application 11 Print 11 Send e-mail 11 Web browser 11 Windows applications 11 Windows logo 11 L LAN Power Saving 93 language support 93 latch, battery release 15 legacy support, USB 94, 98 light power 9 lights caps lock 9 Digital Media Slot 14 webcam 12 wireless 9 M Main menu 92 mass storage devices, spare part numbers 30 memory module product description 2 removal...
... (network 14 K keyboard product description 5 removal 57 spare part numbers 21, 57 keys Calculator 11 esc 11 fn 11 function 11 Media application 11 Print 11 Send e-mail 11 Web browser 11 Windows applications 11 Windows logo 11 L LAN Power Saving 93 language support 93 latch, battery release 15 legacy support, USB 94, 98 light power 9 lights caps lock 9 Digital Media Slot 14 webcam 12 wireless 9 M Main menu 92 mass storage devices, spare part numbers 30 memory module product description 2 removal...
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... 3 external media cards 4 graphics 2 hard drives 3 keyboard 5 memory module 2 microphone 3 modem module 3 operating system 5 optical drives 3 pointing devices 5 ports 4 power requirements 5 processors 1 product name 1 security 5 serviceability 5 wireless 4 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 107 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 112 recovering from the recovery discs 112 recovery discs 107, 108 Recovery Manager 107, 111 recovery partition 107 recovery, system 111 removal/replacement preliminaries 39 procedures 44 restore points 111 restoring default settings 91...
... 3 external media cards 4 graphics 2 hard drives 3 keyboard 5 memory module 2 microphone 3 modem module 3 operating system 5 optical drives 3 pointing devices 5 ports 4 power requirements 5 processors 1 product name 1 security 5 serviceability 5 wireless 4 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 107 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 112 recovering from the recovery discs 112 recovery discs 107, 108 Recovery Manager 107, 111 recovery partition 107 recovery, system 111 removal/replacement preliminaries 39 procedures 44 restore points 111 restoring default settings 91...