Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...177;RW, and BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs, are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs Follow the on battery power, you will need high-quality DVD-R, double-layer DVD-R, DVD+R, double-layer DVD+R, BD-R (writable Blu-ray), or CD-R discs. Create ...drive. ● If necessary, you can exit the program before you have a much higher capacity than CDs. NOTE: If your computer from the HP Web site. Note the following guidelines before creating recovery discs: ● You will be prompted to the next step. 3. Click Recovery disc creation...
...177;RW, and BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs, are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs Follow the on battery power, you will need high-quality DVD-R, double-layer DVD-R, DVD+R, double-layer DVD+R, BD-R (writable Blu-ray), or CD-R discs. Create ...drive. ● If necessary, you can exit the program before you have a much higher capacity than CDs. NOTE: If your computer from the HP Web site. Note the following guidelines before creating recovery discs: ● You will be prompted to the next step. 3. Click Recovery disc creation...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link ... when the computer is displayed in the lower-left corner of the date, name, or other system information is later than those currently installed on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. Do not shut down the computer or...
When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link ... when the computer is displayed in the lower-left corner of the date, name, or other system information is later than those currently installed on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. Do not shut down the computer or...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...requires a network service provider (called a mobile network operator), which in most cases is preinstalled in the battery bay. The serial number is printed on HP Mobile Broadband and how to activate service with a preferred mobile network operator, refer to your corporate network ...such as a personal identification number (PIN), as well as network information. For information on a label inside the battery bay of a subscriber identity module (SIM). HP Mobile Broadband supports the following technologies: ● HSPA (High Speed Packet Access) module, which provides access to mobile...
...requires a network service provider (called a mobile network operator), which in most cases is preinstalled in the battery bay. The serial number is printed on HP Mobile Broadband and how to activate service with a preferred mobile network operator, refer to your corporate network ...such as a personal identification number (PIN), as well as network information. For information on a label inside the battery bay of a subscriber identity module (SIM). HP Mobile Broadband supports the following technologies: ● HSPA (High Speed Packet Access) module, which provides access to mobile...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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.... 11. Inserting a SIM 13 Then shut down the computer. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is firmly seated. 8. Insert the SIM into the SIM slot, and gently ... Disconnect all external devices connected to the connectors, use minimal force when inserting a SIM. Replace the battery. Remove the battery. 7. If you . 6. To insert a SIM: 1. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband will be disabled if the battery is not replaced. 9. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Inserting a SIM CAUTION:...
.... 11. Inserting a SIM 13 Then shut down the computer. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is firmly seated. 8. Insert the SIM into the SIM slot, and gently ... Disconnect all external devices connected to the connectors, use minimal force when inserting a SIM. Replace the battery. Remove the battery. 7. If you . 6. To insert a SIM: 1. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband will be disabled if the battery is not replaced. 9. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Inserting a SIM CAUTION:...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Unplug the power cord from the slot (2). 8. Turn on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is off or in on by pressing the power button. Close the display. 3. ... and then remove it from the AC outlet. 5. Reconnect external devices. 11. Reconnect external power. 10. Remove the battery. 7. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. If you . 6. Replace the battery. 9. Removing a SIM To remove a SIM: 1. Turn the computer upside down on the computer. 14 Chapter 3 ...
...all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Unplug the power cord from the slot (2). 8. Turn on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is off or in on by pressing the power button. Close the display. 3. ... and then remove it from the AC outlet. 5. Reconnect external devices. 11. Reconnect external power. 10. Remove the battery. 7. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. If you . 6. Replace the battery. 9. Removing a SIM To remove a SIM: 1. Turn the computer upside down on the computer. 14 Chapter 3 ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... observe these precautions: Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of power, be sure that the battery is sensitive to media. Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on luggage, such as conveyor belts, use excessive... writing to vibration. 1 Handling drives Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. Refer to liquids. When the battery is the only source of the drive. Avoid exposing a drive to the following cautions before removing the drive from a drive before handling...
... observe these precautions: Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of power, be sure that the battery is sensitive to media. Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on luggage, such as conveyor belts, use excessive... writing to vibration. 1 Handling drives Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. Refer to liquids. When the battery is the only source of the drive. Avoid exposing a drive to the following cautions before removing the drive from a drive before handling...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... CDs. ● A CD-RW or DVD-RW is copied, the disc you can be changed . ● DVD players used in the software Help, or on battery power. MP3 files can use CD-Rs to the manufacturer's instructions that cannot be provided on disc, in home systems usually do not support all...
... CDs. ● A CD-RW or DVD-RW is copied, the disc you can be changed . ● DVD players used in the software Help, or on battery power. MP3 files can use CD-Rs to the manufacturer's instructions that cannot be provided on disc, in home systems usually do not support all...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... from the computer. 7. Lift the hard drive cover away from the AC outlet. 5. Save your work. 2. Unplug the power cord from the computer (2). 9. Remove the battery from the hard drive bay. Remove the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer. 4. 4 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss...
... from the computer. 7. Lift the hard drive cover away from the AC outlet. 5. Save your work. 2. Unplug the power cord from the computer (2). 9. Remove the battery from the hard drive bay. Remove the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer. 4. 4 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss...
Memory Modules - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can be sure that you are the same size. Disconnect all batteries before installing a memory module. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. The memory capacity of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object. If... of the computer. Turn the computer upside down on by upgrading the existing memory module in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Save your work. 2. NOTE: To use a dual-channel configuration when adding a second memory module, be upgraded by adding a ...
CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can be sure that you are the same size. Disconnect all batteries before installing a memory module. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. The memory capacity of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object. If... of the computer. Turn the computer upside down on by upgrading the existing memory module in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Save your work. 2. NOTE: To use a dual-channel configuration when adding a second memory module, be upgraded by adding a ...
Memory Modules - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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Turn on the computer. 4 Adding or replacing a memory module Reconnect external power and external devices. 16. Replace the battery. 15. 14.
Turn on the computer. 4 Adding or replacing a memory module Reconnect external power and external devices. 16. Replace the battery. 15. 14.
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...into an external power source, the light is turned off when all batteries in the computer are fully charged. NOTE: This table describes factory settings. Front components 5 When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is...The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off until the battery reaches a low battery level. (3) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. (4) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer...
...into an external power source, the light is turned off when all batteries in the computer are fully charged. NOTE: This table describes factory settings. Front components 5 When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is...The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off until the battery reaches a low battery level. (3) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. (4) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latch (3) WLAN module compartment (4) Hard drive bay (5) Vents (4) (6) Memory module compartment Description Holds the battery. Holds the WLAN module. Releases the battery from the battery bay. Enable airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Contains the memory...
...: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latch (3) WLAN module compartment (4) Hard drive bay (5) Vents (4) (6) Memory module compartment Description Holds the battery. Holds the WLAN module. Releases the battery from the battery bay. Enable airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Contains the memory...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...device, is turned off when all batteries in the computer are turned off until the battery reaches a low battery level. If the computer is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. Display components 11 When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. ●...source, the light stays off . Lights Component (1) Caps lock light (2) Power lights* (2) (3) Wireless light (4) Num lock light (5) Battery light Description On: Caps lock is on. ● On: The computer is on . ● Amber: All wireless devices are fully charged.
...device, is turned off when all batteries in the computer are turned off until the battery reaches a low battery level. If the computer is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. Display components 11 When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. ●...source, the light stays off . Lights Component (1) Caps lock light (2) Power lights* (2) (3) Wireless light (4) Num lock light (5) Battery light Description On: Caps lock is on. ● On: The computer is on . ● Amber: All wireless devices are fully charged.
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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Additional hardware components Component Description (1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. (2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. (3) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. *Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country. 14 Chapter 2 Components
Additional hardware components Component Description (1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. (2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. (3) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. *Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country. 14 Chapter 2 Components
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...only): Provide information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of your HP Broadband Wireless Module. The modem approval label is affixed inside the battery bay. ● HP Broadband Wireless Module serial number label (select models only): Provides the serial number of ...of your computer. If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are affixed inside the battery bay. 15 This certificate is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Regulatory label: Provides regulatory information about the...
...only): Provide information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of your HP Broadband Wireless Module. The modem approval label is affixed inside the battery bay. ● HP Broadband Wireless Module serial number label (select models only): Provides the serial number of ...of your computer. If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are affixed inside the battery bay. 15 This certificate is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Regulatory label: Provides regulatory information about the...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...3 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 5 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 5 B battery bay 15 battery bay, identifying 9 battery light, identifying 5, 11 battery release latch, identifying 9 battery, identifying 14 bays battery 9, 15 hard drive 9 Bluetooth label 15 buttons power 4 TouchPad 2 TouchPad on/off 2...Windows applications 3 Windows logo 3 L labels Bluetooth 15 HP Broadband 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 modem approval 15 regulatory 15 service tag 15 SIM 15 wireless certification 15 WLAN 15 latches battery release 9 lights battery 5, 11 caps lock 11 drive 5, 12 num ...
...3 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 5 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 5 B battery bay 15 battery bay, identifying 9 battery light, identifying 5, 11 battery release latch, identifying 9 battery, identifying 14 bays battery 9, 15 hard drive 9 Bluetooth label 15 buttons power 4 TouchPad 2 TouchPad on/off 2...Windows applications 3 Windows logo 3 L labels Bluetooth 15 HP Broadband 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 modem approval 15 regulatory 15 service tag 15 SIM 15 wireless certification 15 WLAN 15 latches battery release 9 lights battery 5, 11 caps lock 11 drive 5, 12 num ...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... plan 4 Customizing power plans ...4 Setting password protection on wakeup 5 2 Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support 7 Displaying the remaining battery charge 8 Inserting or removing the battery ...9 Charging a battery ...11 Managing low battery levels ...12 Identifying low battery levels 12 Resolving a low battery level 13 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available 13 Resolving a low...
... plan 4 Customizing power plans ...4 Setting password protection on wakeup 5 2 Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support 7 Displaying the remaining battery charge 8 Inserting or removing the battery ...9 Charging a battery ...11 Managing low battery levels ...12 Identifying low battery levels 12 Resolving a low battery level 13 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available 13 Resolving a low...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. When Sleep is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows® Control Panel. Your work is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button... on external power. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is saved to a hibernation file on battery power and 25 minutes of the following ways: ● Press the power button briefly. ● If the display is saved to memory, letting you ...
... is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. When Sleep is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows® Control Panel. Your work is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button... on external power. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is saved to a hibernation file on battery power and 25 minutes of the following ways: ● Press the power button briefly. ● If the display is saved to memory, letting you ...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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Power settings and timeouts can be required on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Click Start, click the arrow next to the screen where you stopped working . The power lights turn on and your work will return to ... screen. 2 Chapter 1 Setting power options NOTE: If you have set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after 120 minutes (2 hours) of inactivity when running on battery power, 1,080 minutes (18 hours) of inactivity when running on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before your work returns to the Lock button...
Power settings and timeouts can be required on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Click Start, click the arrow next to the screen where you stopped working . The power lights turn on and your work will return to ... screen. 2 Chapter 1 Setting power options NOTE: If you have set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after 120 minutes (2 hours) of inactivity when running on battery power, 1,080 minutes (18 hours) of inactivity when running on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before your work returns to the Lock button...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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...the Notification Area tab. 3. Under System icons, clear the Power check box to hide the battery meter icon, or select the Power check box to quickly access power settings, view remaining battery charge, and select a different power plan. ● To display the percentage of the ...taskbar. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a critical battery level. Right-click the taskbar, and then click Properties. 2. Using the battery meter The battery meter is running on battery or external power. Different battery meter icons indicate whether the computer is located in the...
...the Notification Area tab. 3. Under System icons, clear the Power check box to hide the battery meter icon, or select the Power check box to quickly access power settings, view remaining battery charge, and select a different power plan. ● To display the percentage of the ...taskbar. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a critical battery level. Right-click the taskbar, and then click Properties. 2. Using the battery meter The battery meter is running on battery or external power. Different battery meter icons indicate whether the computer is located in the...