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... and other power settings, click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click Power Options. ■ The computer may be overheating because a vent is connected to the next section, "The computer is on but is turned on but you press fn+f4 repeatedly, the image alternates among the computer display, one or more external displays, and simultaneous display on the...
... and other power settings, click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click Power Options. ■ The computer may be overheating because a vent is connected to the next section, "The computer is on but is turned on but you press fn+f4 repeatedly, the image alternates among the computer display, one or more external displays, and simultaneous display on the...
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.... The wireless network connection is not working If a wireless network connection is not working Follow these suggestions if an external device does not function as expected, follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are using the computer. Å WARNING: To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950). ✎ The fan in Help and Support. Use the...
.... The wireless network connection is not working If a wireless network connection is not working Follow these suggestions if an external device does not function as expected, follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are using the computer. Å WARNING: To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950). ✎ The fan in Help and Support. Use the...
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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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... Card (XD) On: The hard drive is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is in use. 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. Connects an optional USB device. 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...
... Card (XD) On: The hard drive is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is in use. 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. Connects an optional USB device. 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...
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... information. 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. 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 Help and Support. 20 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from the Network adapters list. Cannot connect to a WLAN...
... information. 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. 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 Help and Support. 20 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from the Network adapters list. Cannot connect to a WLAN...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... all open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted to install. 7. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. NOTE: If you may need to step 6. 3. Windows scans your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Click your hard drive. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. Reopen Device Manager...
... all open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted to install. 7. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. NOTE: If you may need to step 6. 3. Windows scans your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Click your hard drive. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. Reopen Device Manager...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...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 Change the language of Setup Utility. Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. When enabled, the computer fan...
...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 Change the language of Setup Utility. Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. When enabled, the computer fan...
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... the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Refer to improve the security of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the system ROM. Most software and BIOS updates...
... the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Refer to improve the security of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the system ROM. Most software and BIOS updates...
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To download a BIOS update: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you connect your computer: Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain > Software Updates. 2. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Follow any instructions that are displayed on the screen after the download is later than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen. Identify the BIOS update that contains the update. 4. Open Windows Explorer by...
To download a BIOS update: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you connect your computer: Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain > Software Updates. 2. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Follow any instructions that are displayed on the screen after the download is later than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen. Identify the BIOS update that contains the update. 4. Open Windows Explorer by...
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... a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your computer. Click Install now to download the driver and install it later. Updating programs and drivers 105 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. 6. Click the option...
... a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your computer. Click Install now to download the driver and install it later. Updating programs and drivers 105 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. 6. Click the option...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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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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To replace the webcam module (select models only), lift the webcam module as far from the webcam module, and remove the webcam module (2). The webcam module is available using spare part number 600166-001. ENWW Component replacement procedures 73 Remove the display bezel (4). Disconnect the webcam module cable (1) from the display enclosure as the webcam module cable allows. 12. Reverse this procedure to install the webcam module. 13. 10. Reverse this procedure to install the display bezel. 11. To replace the display hinge covers, remove the...
To replace the webcam module (select models only), lift the webcam module as far from the webcam module, and remove the webcam module (2). The webcam module is available using spare part number 600166-001. ENWW Component replacement procedures 73 Remove the display bezel (4). Disconnect the webcam module cable (1) from the display enclosure as the webcam module cable allows. 12. Reverse this procedure to install the webcam module. 13. 10. Reverse this procedure to install the display bezel. 11. To replace the display hinge covers, remove the...
Service Guide
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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...
Service Guide
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...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 a USB keyboard in Computer Setup even when the operating system is not running. ◦ Startup from bootable USB devices, including a hard drive, diskette drive, or optical drive connected by the computer. When enabled, USB legacy support allows the following: ◦ Use of the fn key and left ctrl key. ● Enable/disable USB legacy support...
...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 a USB keyboard in Computer Setup even when the operating system is not running. ◦ Startup from bootable USB devices, including a hard drive, diskette drive, or optical drive connected by the computer. When enabled, USB legacy support allows the following: ◦ Use of the fn key and left ctrl key. ● Enable/disable USB legacy support...
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... create a device conflict, manually change resource settings. Select Start > My Computer, or double-click My Computer on the computer. Under System Tasks, click View system information. 3. Only users who have expert knowledge of the system resources that control how the devices work on the desktop. 2. Select Start > Computer. 2. System resource specifications Use Device Manager to get a graphical view of computer hardware and hardware configurations should change the resource settings in Device Manager...
... create a device conflict, manually change resource settings. Select Start > My Computer, or double-click My Computer on the computer. Under System Tasks, click View system information. 3. Only users who have expert knowledge of the system resources that control how the devices work on the desktop. 2. Select Start > Computer. 2. System resource specifications Use Device Manager to get a graphical view of computer hardware and hardware configurations should change the resource settings in Device Manager...
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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...