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...-Picture Card (XD) On: The hard drive is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Connects a network cable. Enables airflow to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio. Connects an optional USB device. Left-side components NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in use. Component (1) External monitor port (2) Vent (3) HDMI port (select models only) (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) USB ports (6) Audio-in (microphone) jack (7) Audio-out (headphone) jack (8) Digital media slot...
...-Picture Card (XD) On: The hard drive is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Connects a network cable. Enables airflow to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio. Connects an optional USB device. Left-side components NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in use. Component (1) External monitor port (2) Vent (3) HDMI port (select models only) (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) USB ports (6) Audio-in (microphone) jack (7) Audio-out (headphone) jack (8) Digital media slot...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from the Network adapters list. Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of possible solutions to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > Control Panel > System...
... been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from the Network adapters list. Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of possible solutions to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > Control Panel > System...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for software and driver downloads, enter your device. Try to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any devices requiring drivers. Click the option for hardware changes. Click your hard drive. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Open your Internet browser, go to use your computer model number in...
... the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for software and driver downloads, enter your device. Try to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any devices requiring drivers. Click the option for hardware changes. Click your hard drive. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Open your Internet browser, go to use your computer model number in...
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... connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded AC outlet. A USB drive can be sure that the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. 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...
... connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded AC outlet. A USB drive can be sure that the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. 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...
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... files, Disk Defragmenter may want to set Disk Defragmenter to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. 80 Chapter 6 Drives You may be prompted for your permission or password for more than an hour to your computer. You may set it works without supervision...
... files, Disk Defragmenter may want to set Disk Defragmenter to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. 80 Chapter 6 Drives You may be prompted for your permission or password for more than an hour to your computer. You may set it works without supervision...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... 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 the f10 and f12 functions of Setup Utility in DC mode. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is in intervals of Setup Utility. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. Run a diagnostic test on . Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Setup Utility menus 101 Enable/disable Action Key Mode. Enable/disable the...
... 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 the f10 and f12 functions of Setup Utility in DC mode. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is in intervals of Setup Utility. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. Run a diagnostic test on . Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Setup Utility menus 101 Enable/disable Action Key Mode. Enable/disable the...
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If your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may be prompted for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. Install the updates. 102 Appendix B Software updates B Software updates Updated versions of your computer model, product category, and series or family. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. Some download packages contain a file named Readme...
If your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may be prompted for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. Install the updates. 102 Appendix B Software updates B Software updates Updated versions of your computer model, product category, and series or family. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. Some download packages contain a file named Readme...
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..., open the folder on the screen. Using the hard drive path you want to download. 3. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Make a note of the path to the location on the screen to download your hard drive that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your computer. Follow the instructions on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain > Software Updates...
..., open the folder on the screen. Using the hard drive path you want to download. 3. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Make a note of the path to the location on the screen to download your hard drive that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your computer. Follow the instructions on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain > Software Updates...
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... some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - If you may be able to step 6. 3. Click your hard drive. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted to do this, click Download only to...
... some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - If you may be able to step 6. 3. Click your hard drive. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted to do this, click Download only to...
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... Bluetooth label 12 boot options 101 boot order 101 112 Index 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 58 caps lock light, identifying 3 Card Reader Power Saving 101 CD burning 73 copying 72 playing 69 removing 74 CD drive 79 Certificate of Authenticity label 12 changing the language of Setup Utility 98 charging batteries 56, 58 checking audio functions 40 compartments memory module 8 components additional hardware...
... Bluetooth label 12 boot options 101 boot order 101 112 Index 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 58 caps lock light, identifying 3 Card Reader Power Saving 101 CD burning 73 copying 72 playing 69 removing 74 CD drive 79 Certificate of Authenticity label 12 changing the language of Setup Utility 98 charging batteries 56, 58 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 79 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 63 H hard drive installing 82 removing 81 replacing 81 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 48 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 79 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 63 H hard drive installing 82 removing 81 replacing 81 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 48 initiated during critical battery...
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... cable 23 network cable 27 O operating system Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 12 Product Key 12 optical disc playing 69 removing 74 optical drive using 66 optical drive light, identifying 6 P passwords administrator 93 power-on 94 set in Setup Utility 92 set in Windows 92 performing a recovery 111 pointing devices setting preferences 31 ports external monitor 7 HDMI 7, 42 USB 6, 7, 84 power connecting 52 conserving 61 power button, identifying 4 power connector, identifying 6 power cord, identifying 11 power light, identifying 3 power-on password creating 94 entering 94 managing...
... cable 23 network cable 27 O operating system Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 12 Product Key 12 optical disc playing 69 removing 74 optical drive using 66 optical drive light, identifying 6 P passwords administrator 93 power-on 94 set in Setup Utility 92 set in Windows 92 performing a recovery 111 pointing devices setting preferences 31 ports external monitor 7 HDMI 7, 42 USB 6, 7, 84 power connecting 52 conserving 61 power button, identifying 4 power connector, identifying 6 power cord, identifying 11 power light, identifying 3 power-on password creating 94 entering 94 managing...
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... driver problems 74 DVD movie play 75 external display 76 HP device drivers 77 modem 26 optical disc tray 74 Windows device drivers 78 wireless connection problems 20 turning off the computer 64 U unresponsive system 64 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 74 DVD movie play 75 external display 76 HP device drivers 77 modem 26 optical disc tray 74 Windows device drivers 78 wireless connection problems 20 turning off the computer 64 U unresponsive system 64 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 G62 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...cool internal components. Connects an optional USB devices. It is in (microphone) jack (7) Audio-out (headphone) jack (8) Digital Media Slot (select models only) (9) Drive light Description Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Enables airflow to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. Connects a network cable. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick...
...cool internal components. Connects an optional USB devices. It is in (microphone) jack (7) Audio-out (headphone) jack (8) Digital Media Slot (select models only) (9) Drive light Description Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Enables airflow to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. Connects a network cable. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick...
HP G62 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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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 menu option is in DC mode. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Run a comprehensive self-test on a secondary hard drive. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. Computer Setup in intervals of Setup Utility. When enabled...
....)―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 menu option is in DC mode. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Run a comprehensive self-test on a secondary hard drive. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. Computer Setup in intervals of Setup Utility. When enabled...
HP G62 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... 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. System Configuration menu NOTE: Some 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...
... 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. System Configuration menu NOTE: Some 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...
HP G62 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... by type ● Resources by connection System resource specifications 99 Select Start > My Computer, or double-click My Computer on the computer. System resources accessible Device Manager are direct memory access (DMA) channels, input/output (I/O) ports, interrupt request (IRQ) lines, and memory addresses. In the System Properties window, select the Hardware tab. 4. To view resource settings in Windows XP: 1. CAUTION: Improperly changing resource settings can disable the hardware and...
... by type ● Resources by connection System resource specifications 99 Select Start > My Computer, or double-click My Computer on the computer. System resources accessible Device Manager are direct memory access (DMA) channels, input/output (I/O) ports, interrupt request (IRQ) lines, and memory addresses. In the System Properties window, select the Hardware tab. 4. To view resource settings in Windows XP: 1. CAUTION: Improperly changing resource settings can disable the hardware and...
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... part number 23, 70 Blu-ray Disc ROM LightScribe with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW DoubleLayer spare part number 26, 45 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD ±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive specifications 98 bluetooth module spare part number 22 boot options 87, 92 boot order 87, 92 button sound 87 buttons power 8 TouchPad right/left 6 C cables, service considerations 35 camera module removal 71 spare part number 71 camera, product description 2 caps lock light, identifying 7 Card Reader Power Saving 87 changing the language of Setup Utility 83 chipset, product description 1 compartments memory module...
... part number 23, 70 Blu-ray Disc ROM LightScribe with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW DoubleLayer spare part number 26, 45 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD ±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive specifications 98 bluetooth module spare part number 22 boot options 87, 92 boot order 87, 92 button sound 87 buttons power 8 TouchPad right/left 6 C cables, service considerations 35 camera module removal 71 spare part number 71 camera, product description 2 caps lock light, identifying 7 Card Reader Power Saving 87 changing the language of Setup Utility 83 chipset, product description 1 compartments memory module...
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... (network 12 K keyboard product description 3 removal 53 spare part numbers 18, 53 keys Calculator 9 esc 9 fn 9 function 9 Media application 9 Print 9 Send e-mail 9 Web browser 9 Windows applications 9 Windows logo 9 L LAN Power Saving 87 language support 87 latch, battery release 13 legacy support, USB 88, 92 light power 7 lights caps lock 7 Digital Media Slot 12 webcam 10 wireless 7 M Main menu 86 mass storage devices, spare part numbers 26 memory module product description 1 removal 50 spare part numbers 19, 50 memory module compartment, identifying 13 memory test 87 microphone spare part...
... (network 12 K keyboard product description 3 removal 53 spare part numbers 18, 53 keys Calculator 9 esc 9 fn 9 function 9 Media application 9 Print 9 Send e-mail 9 Web browser 9 Windows applications 9 Windows logo 9 L LAN Power Saving 87 language support 87 latch, battery release 13 legacy support, USB 88, 92 light power 7 lights caps lock 7 Digital Media Slot 12 webcam 10 wireless 7 M Main menu 86 mass storage devices, spare part numbers 26 memory module product description 1 removal 50 spare part numbers 19, 50 memory module compartment, identifying 13 memory test 87 microphone spare part...
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...external media cards 3 graphics 1 hard drives 2 keyboard 3 memory module 1 microphone 2 modem module 2 operating system 3 optical drives 2 pointing devices 3 ports 3 power requirements 3 processors 1 product name 1 security 3 serviceability 4 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 100 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 105 recovering from the recovery discs 105 recovery discs 100, 101 Recovery Manager 100, 105 recovery partition 100 recovery, system 105 removal/replacement preliminaries 34 procedures 39 restore points 104 restoring default settings 85 RJ-11 (modem) jack...
...external media cards 3 graphics 1 hard drives 2 keyboard 3 memory module 1 microphone 2 modem module 2 operating system 3 optical drives 2 pointing devices 3 ports 3 power requirements 3 processors 1 product name 1 security 3 serviceability 4 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 100 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 105 recovering from the recovery discs 105 recovery discs 100, 101 Recovery Manager 100, 105 recovery partition 100 recovery, system 105 removal/replacement preliminaries 34 procedures 39 restore points 104 restoring default settings 85 RJ-11 (modem) jack...