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... power settings, click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click Power Options. ■ The computer may not be displayed on the computer screen or the external display, or on but is normal for at least 5 seconds. ■ Disconnect the computer from viruses" section in use , or when the computer has reached a low battery level. Sleep and Hibernation can be set to software...
... power settings, click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click Power Options. ■ The computer may not be displayed on the computer screen or the external display, or on but is normal for at least 5 seconds. ■ Disconnect the computer from viruses" section in use , or when the computer has reached a low battery level. Sleep and Hibernation can be set to software...
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... all cables, and turn the power off during operation. Do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to a corporate network, contact the IT administrator. ■ Select Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, click Network and Sharing Center, click Troubleshoot problems, and then follow these suggestions if an external device does not function as...
... all cables, and turn the power off during operation. Do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to a corporate network, contact the IT administrator. ■ Select Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, click Network and Sharing Center, click Troubleshoot problems, and then follow these suggestions if an external device does not function as...
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...dial-up Internet access 6 display cleaning 25 switching image 14 Notebook Essentials E electric shock 5 emergency shutdown procedures 12, 14 environmental specifications 23 external devices, troubleshooting 15 F firewalls 4 full system recovery 17 H hardware identifying 1, 2 installing 11 Help and Support 1 Hibernation 14 HP Recovery Manager 17 humidity specifications 23 I IEC 60950 compliance 5, 15 image, switching, among display devices 14 Internet broadband access 6 choosing an ISP 6 choosing type of access 6 connecting to 6 dial-up access 6 wireless access 6 Internet Service Provider (ISP...
...dial-up Internet access 6 display cleaning 25 switching image 14 Notebook Essentials E electric shock 5 emergency shutdown procedures 12, 14 environmental specifications 23 external devices, troubleshooting 15 F firewalls 4 full system recovery 17 H hardware identifying 1, 2 installing 11 Help and Support 1 Hibernation 14 HP Recovery Manager 17 humidity specifications 23 I IEC 60950 compliance 5, 15 image, switching, among display devices 14 Internet broadband access 6 choosing an ISP 6 choosing type of access 6 connecting to 6 dial-up access 6 wireless access 6 Internet Service Provider (ISP...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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..., 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. Connects a network cable. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on select models Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. 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 (microphone) jack Connects an optional video or audio device, such as...
..., 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. Connects a network cable. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on select models Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. 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 (microphone) jack Connects an optional video or audio device, such as...
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.... If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to use. For more information. 1. Use the procedures in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that does not connect to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi...
.... If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to use. For more information. 1. Use the procedures in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that does not connect to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi...
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5. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for software and driver downloads, enter your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. or - Proceed to install the updated driver. Click Install now to step 6. 3. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to use your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any devices requiring drivers. Try to open files, and then...
5. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for software and driver downloads, enter your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. or - Proceed to install the updated driver. Click Install now to step 6. 3. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to use your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any devices requiring drivers. Try to open files, and then...
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.... Enabled/disable Fan Always On. Enable/disable Action Key Mode. System Configuration menu Select Language Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Action Key Mode Boot Options To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. Set the following boot options: ● POST Hotkey Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for : ◦ Notebook Hard Drive ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB...
.... Enabled/disable Fan Always On. Enable/disable Action Key Mode. System Configuration menu Select Language Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Action Key Mode Boot Options To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. Set the following boot options: ● POST Hotkey Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for : ◦ Notebook Hard Drive ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB...
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... software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Access the updates on the HP Web site are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. You may be prompted for your permission or password for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for a system BIOS update...
... software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Access the updates on the HP Web site are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. You may be prompted for your permission or password for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for a system BIOS update...
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... Start > Help and Support > Maintain > Software Updates. 2. Access the page on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you connect your computer and access the BIOS update you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. Make a note of the path to download. 3. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen reports a successful installation, you want to the location on the HP Web...
... Start > Help and Support > Maintain > Software Updates. 2. Access the page on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you connect your computer and access the BIOS update you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. Make a note of the path to download. 3. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen reports a successful installation, you want to the location on the HP Web...
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..., and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Select your country or region. 2. When the list of the device. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your operating system. 5. Updating programs and drivers 105 Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided.
..., and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Select your country or region. 2. When the list of the device. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your operating system. 5. Updating programs and drivers 105 Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided.
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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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Remove the display bezel (4). To replace the webcam module (select models only), lift the webcam module as the webcam module cable allows. 12. To replace the display hinge covers, remove the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screws (1) that secure each hinge to install the display bezel. 11. 10. ENWW Component replacement procedures 73 Reverse this procedure to install the webcam module. 13. Reverse this procedure to the display enclosure. The webcam module is available using spare part number 600166...
Remove the display bezel (4). To replace the webcam module (select models only), lift the webcam module as the webcam module cable allows. 12. To replace the display hinge covers, remove the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screws (1) that secure each hinge to install the display bezel. 11. 10. ENWW Component replacement procedures 73 Reverse this procedure to install the webcam module. 13. Reverse this procedure to the display enclosure. The webcam module is available using spare part number 600166...
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...) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Action Keys Mode Boot Options To do this Change the language 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 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...
...) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Action Keys Mode Boot Options To do this Change the language 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 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...
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... ● 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 listed System Configuration options might not be supported by a USB port to the computer. ● Enable/disable BIOS DMA data transfers. ● Enable/disable fan always on while connected to an AC outlet. ● Enable/disable data execution prevention. ● Enable/disable LAN power saving mode...
... ● 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 listed System Configuration options might not be supported by a USB port to the computer. ● Enable/disable BIOS DMA data transfers. ● Enable/disable fan always on while connected to an AC outlet. ● Enable/disable data execution prevention. ● Enable/disable LAN power saving mode...
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... users who have expert knowledge of computer hardware and hardware configurations should change the resource settings in Device Manager to be sure each setting is unique. Under System Tasks, click View system information. 3. Click Device Manager. 5. If two devices require the same resource and create a device conflict, manually change resource settings. Select Start > Computer. 2. Click System properties near the top of the system resources that control how the devices work on...
... users who have expert knowledge of computer hardware and hardware configurations should change the resource settings in Device Manager to be sure each setting is unique. Under System Tasks, click View system information. 3. Click Device Manager. 5. If two devices require the same resource and create a device conflict, manually change resource settings. Select Start > Computer. 2. Click System properties near the top of the system resources that control how the devices work on...
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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...