Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on the computer. ● Do not use your name or other personal information that you set in the Setup Utility must be any combination of up to record each password you choose to your information. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords 2 Using passwords A password is case sensitive. ● A password set . Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords...
... non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on the computer. ● Do not use your name or other personal information that you set in the Setup Utility must be any combination of up to record each password you choose to your information. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords 2 Using passwords A password is case sensitive. ● A password set . Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...Internal Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ 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 the hard drive. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. Enable/disable LAN...
...Internal Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ 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 the hard drive. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. Enable/disable LAN...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to Windows Help for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. Identify your computer may be available on the system ROM. If your computer is stored on the HP Web site. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Access...
... utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to Windows Help for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. Identify your computer may be available on the system ROM. If your computer is stored on the HP Web site. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Access...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... download or install a BIOS update while the computer is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. At the download area, follow these steps: a. b. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. BIOS version information (also known as ROM...
... download or install a BIOS update while the computer is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. At the download area, follow these steps: a. b. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. BIOS version information (also known as ROM...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Click Install now to download the driver and install it later. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number...
... enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Click Install now to download the driver and install it later. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... do not see the network you want to connect to enter a network security key, which is a security-enabled WLAN, you are prompted to , click Set up a connection or network. You can access the network, a warning is made, place the mouse pointer over the wireless network connection icon in Help and Support For a list of the taskbar, to create a new network connection. 4. After the connection is displayed. If the wireless light is displayed. NOTE: If no WLANs...
... do not see the network you want to connect to enter a network security key, which is a security-enabled WLAN, you are prompted to , click Set up a connection or network. You can access the network, a warning is made, place the mouse pointer over the wireless network connection icon in Help and Support For a list of the taskbar, to create a new network connection. 4. After the connection is displayed. If the wireless light is displayed. NOTE: If no WLANs...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Refer to Help and Support for the WLAN device is not properly installed. For more information. 1. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. If no WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Select Start > Computer > System...
... tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Refer to Help and Support for the WLAN device is not properly installed. For more information. 1. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. If no WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Select Start > Computer > System...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to run during the night or another time when you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to your hard drive at any time. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you start it, it works without supervision...
... tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to run during the night or another time when you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to your hard drive at any time. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you start it, it works without supervision...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... work. 2. Unplug the power cord from the hard drive bay. Turn the computer upside down the computer and close the display. 3. 4 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the AC outlet. 5. Then shut down the computer through the operating system. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer (1). 10 Chapter 4 Replacing...
... work. 2. Unplug the power cord from the hard drive bay. Turn the computer upside down the computer and close the display. 3. 4 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the AC outlet. 5. Then shut down the computer through the operating system. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer (1). 10 Chapter 4 Replacing...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... press enter. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for any discs from the optical drive. 2. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click OK. 4. or - A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Remove any other drivers you may need to uninstall and reinstall (for software updates on the Web. 3. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to the type of the display and on the service...
... press enter. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for any discs from the optical drive. 2. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click OK. 4. or - A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Remove any other drivers you may need to uninstall and reinstall (for software updates on the Web. 3. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to the type of the display and on the service...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... models listed. 4. Click Microsoft Update to install Microsoft Update. When the list of the device. After the file is set to automatically check for updates to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to the Windows operating...
... models listed. 4. Click Microsoft Update to install Microsoft Update. When the list of the device. After the file is set to automatically check for updates to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to the Windows operating...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... 6 D device drivers HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 changing region setting 6 copying 7 drive 2 playing 5 removing 8 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 hard drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 O optical disc Blu-ray 5 removing 8 using 3, 4 optical drive identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk...
... 6 D device drivers HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 changing region setting 6 copying 7 drive 2 playing 5 removing 8 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 hard drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 O optical disc Blu-ray 5 removing 8 using 3, 4 optical drive identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...; xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M On: The Digital Media Slot is not connected to external power. ● Off: The computer is in use. 8 Chapter 2 Components Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Left-side components Component (1) Power connector (2) AC adapter light (3) External monitor port (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) HDMI port (select models only) (6) USB port (7) Digital Media Slot (select models only) (8) Digital Media Slot light (select models only) Description Connects an AC adapter. ● On: The computer is connected to external power. Connects a network cable.
...; xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M On: The Digital Media Slot is not connected to external power. ● Off: The computer is in use. 8 Chapter 2 Components Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Left-side components Component (1) Power connector (2) AC adapter light (3) External monitor port (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) HDMI port (select models only) (6) USB port (7) Digital Media Slot (select models only) (8) Digital Media Slot light (select models only) Description Connects an AC adapter. ● On: The computer is connected to external power. Connects a network cable.
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... configure the default audio playback device according to an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition TV, to the HDMI port on the computer keyboard. - In the left pane, click Device Manager, and then click Display adapters. NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separately), available from most electronics retailers. The HDMI port connects the computer to that graphics card. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Connecting an HDMI device...
... configure the default audio playback device according to an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition TV, to the HDMI port on the computer keyboard. - In the left pane, click Device Manager, and then click Display adapters. NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separately), available from most electronics retailers. The HDMI port connects the computer to that graphics card. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Connecting an HDMI device...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... use Microsoft Update: 1. Click Microsoft Update to immediately check for software and driver downloads, type your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Click Next to get the latest updates for software updates on the Web. 3. Click the option for HP software updates. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to install. 7. Open your country or region. 2. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions...
... use Microsoft Update: 1. Click Microsoft Update to immediately check for software and driver downloads, type your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Click Next to get the latest updates for software updates on the Web. 3. Click the option for HP software updates. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to install. 7. Open your country or region. 2. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... power button briefly. ● If the display is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is in the Sleep state or in Windows® Control Panel. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Hibernation. With the computer on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. If the computer is saved to a hibernation file on external power. Your work is in the Sleep...
... power button briefly. ● If the display is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is in the Sleep state or in Windows® Control Panel. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Hibernation. With the computer on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. If the computer is saved to a hibernation file on external power. Your work is in the Sleep...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... the adapter or device into the computer. 2. The battery light on the computer turns on the computer turns off or in the On battery column so that you can reset them after so that you can reset it should not need to sleep settings listed in use, but it charges faster when the computer is heavily used, it after . 7. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Record the On battery setting under...
... the adapter or device into the computer. 2. The battery light on the computer turns on the computer turns off or in the On battery column so that you can reset them after so that you can reset it should not need to sleep settings listed in use, but it charges faster when the computer is heavily used, it after . 7. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Record the On battery setting under...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... maintain external power until the battery is off. 2. You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is fully recharged. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Step 4: Fully recharge the battery To recharge the battery: 1. Click Restore default settings for this plan, and then follow the on the computer turns...
... maintain external power until the battery is off. 2. You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is fully recharged. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Step 4: Fully recharge the battery To recharge the battery: 1. Click Restore default settings for this plan, and then follow the on the computer turns...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is possible. 1. The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. 4 Shutting...
... are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is possible. 1. The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. 4 Shutting...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. Page 6 The Intel Matrix Storage Technology solution technology provides improved performance and reliability, as well as support for the SATA Advanced Host Controller (AHCI) Interface. Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for lower power consumption on computer systems...
...: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. Page 6 The Intel Matrix Storage Technology solution technology provides improved performance and reliability, as well as support for the SATA Advanced Host Controller (AHCI) Interface. Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for lower power consumption on computer systems...