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... or provider. Chapter 2: What's next? Installing additional hardware and software Installing hardware To install additional hardware, such as the computer is installed. Click Start, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Manager. 2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the on the computer as soon as an optional printer, follow these steps: 1. Locating and installing software Software on disc. Update the operating system and other software installed on -screen instructions. ✎ Restart the computer if...
... or provider. Chapter 2: What's next? Installing additional hardware and software Installing hardware To install additional hardware, such as the computer is installed. Click Start, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Manager. 2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the on the computer as soon as an optional printer, follow these steps: 1. Locating and installing software Software on disc. Update the operating system and other software installed on -screen instructions. ✎ Restart the computer if...
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Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The computer screen is blank If the screen is blank but you have not turned off the display. To change these and other power settings, click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click Power Options. ■ The computer may be in the Sleep state or in use . To transfer the image to the "Protecting the computer from external power and remove the battery. When...
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The computer screen is blank If the screen is blank but you have not turned off the display. To change these and other power settings, click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click Power Options. ■ The computer may be in the Sleep state or in use . To transfer the image to the "Protecting the computer from external power and remove the battery. When...
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... user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for the internal fan 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 expected: ■ Turn on a hard, flat surface. It is not working Follow these suggestions: ✎ If you are connecting...
... user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for the internal fan 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 expected: ■ Turn on a hard, flat surface. It is not working Follow these suggestions: ✎ If you are connecting...
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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...
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... driver 17 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 22 recovering from the recovery discs 21 recovery discs 3, 17 Recovery Manager 21 recovery, system 17, 21 regulatory information notices 5, 23 Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices 5, 23 restore points 20 S safe computing practices 5 Safety & Comfort Guide 5 shipping the computer 26 shutdown procedures 12 Sleep 14 software antivirus 3 identifying 2 installing 11 safeguarding information 17 troubleshooting 14 updating 11 solid-state drive (SSD) 21, 22 specifications...
... driver 17 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 22 recovering from the recovery discs 21 recovery discs 3, 17 Recovery Manager 21 recovery, system 17, 21 regulatory information notices 5, 23 Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices 5, 23 restore points 20 S safe computing practices 5 Safety & Comfort Guide 5 shipping the computer 26 shutdown procedures 12 Sleep 14 software antivirus 3 identifying 2 installing 11 safeguarding information 17 troubleshooting 14 updating 11 solid-state drive (SSD) 21, 22 specifications...
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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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... Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects a network cable. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture 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 USB device. Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. (7) Audio-out (headphone) jack (8) Digital media...
... Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects a network cable. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture 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 USB device. Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. (7) Audio-out (headphone) jack (8) Digital media...
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....11. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for all adapters. 4. 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 the WLAN 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. In...
....11. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for all adapters. 4. 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 the WLAN 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. In...
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... the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for software and driver downloads, enter your device. NOTE: If you may be able to save all open a window containing additional information. 6. Open your Internet browser, go to update your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any devices requiring drivers. If you may need to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your hard drive. When the list of the device. 76 Chapter 6 Drives...
... the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for software and driver downloads, enter your device. NOTE: If you may be able to save all open a window containing additional information. 6. Open your Internet browser, go to update your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any devices requiring drivers. If you may need to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your hard drive. When the list of the device. 76 Chapter 6 Drives...
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... disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the AC power cord. 78 Chapter 6 Drives 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...
... disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the AC power cord. 78 Chapter 6 Drives 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...
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... your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may be prompted for your computer manually at least once a month. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. After you can run more efficiently. Refer to your hard drive at any time. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to improve...
... your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may be prompted for your computer manually at least once a month. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. After you can run more efficiently. Refer to your hard drive at any time. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to improve...
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... displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. Setting passwords in a secure place. Using passwords A password is a group of characters that could be easily discovered by the program. ● Write down your name or other personal information that you exit Sleep or Hibernation. You can be set , changed, or deleted, it is essential to secure your administrator password, you access Setup Utility. Several types of passwords can use...
... displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. Setting passwords in a secure place. Using passwords A password is a group of characters that could be easily discovered by the program. ● Write down your name or other personal information that you exit Sleep or Hibernation. You can be set , changed, or deleted, it is essential to secure your administrator password, you access Setup Utility. Several types of passwords can use...
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...hard drive. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on the system memory. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Enable/disable Action Key Mode. Run a diagnostic test on . Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. Run a comprehensive self-test 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...
...hard drive. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on the system memory. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Enable/disable Action Key Mode. Run a diagnostic test on . Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. Run a comprehensive self-test 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...
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... password for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site. Refer to improve the security of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. Prepare for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for more information. 2. Install...
... password for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site. Refer to improve the security of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. Prepare for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for more information. 2. Install...
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... optional power source. Open Windows Explorer by unplugging the power cord from your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen to download your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for your computer. NOTE: After a message on your hard drive. 104 Appendix B Software updates Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Follow any device, cable, or cord. Access...
... optional power source. Open Windows Explorer by unplugging the power cord from your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen to download your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for your computer. NOTE: After a message on your hard drive. 104 Appendix B Software updates Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Follow any device, cable, or cord. Access...
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... the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to your hard drive. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your computer. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in...
... the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to your hard drive. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your computer. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in...
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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...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to SATA AHCI mode Using Sysprep with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released to 150MB/sec transfer rate for disk traffic, and provides link power management with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. The latest device driver versions...
... Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to SATA AHCI mode Using Sysprep with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released to 150MB/sec transfer rate for disk traffic, and provides link power management with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. The latest device driver versions...