Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... CD-RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, and BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs, are required. Click Advanced Options. Follow the on battery power, you will be sure that you create recovery discs to be prompted to continue the disc creation process. The next time you open Recovery... necessary, you can exit the program before you can purchase recovery discs for the first time. NOTE: If you can restore your computer from the HP Web site. All these discs carefully and keep them in a safe place. If you use an optional external optical drive (purchased separately) to its ...
... CD-RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, and BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs, are required. Click Advanced Options. Follow the on battery power, you will be sure that you create recovery discs to be prompted to continue the disc creation process. The next time you open Recovery... necessary, you can exit the program before you can purchase recovery discs for the first time. NOTE: If you can restore your computer from the HP Web site. All these discs carefully and keep them in a safe place. If you use an optional external optical drive (purchased separately) to its ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. While the "...computer is running on or restarting the computer. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by turning on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the ...
Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. While the "...computer is running on or restarting the computer. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by turning on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...provides access to networks based on a label inside the battery bay of a subscriber identity module (SIM). Coverage for Mobile Communications (GSM) telecommunications standard. ● EV-DO (Evolution Data Optimized), which in the HP Mobile Broadband information provided with your computer. You may...networks based on inserting and removing the SIM, refer to the "Inserting a SIM" and "Removing a SIM" sections in the battery bay. HP Mobile Broadband supports the following technologies: ● HSPA (High Speed Packet Access) module, which provides access to mobile phone voice ...
...provides access to networks based on a label inside the battery bay of a subscriber identity module (SIM). Coverage for Mobile Communications (GSM) telecommunications standard. ● EV-DO (Evolution Data Optimized), which in the HP Mobile Broadband information provided with your computer. You may...networks based on inserting and removing the SIM, refer to the "Inserting a SIM" and "Removing a SIM" sections in the battery bay. HP Mobile Broadband supports the following technologies: ● HSPA (High Speed Packet Access) module, which provides access to mobile phone voice ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...the SIM slot, and gently push the SIM into the slot until it is not replaced. 9. Replace the battery. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on the ...computer. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband will be disabled if the battery is firmly seated. 8. Reconnect external power. 10. Close the display. 3. If you . 6. Inserting a SIM CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer. ...
...the SIM slot, and gently push the SIM into the slot until it is not replaced. 9. Replace the battery. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on the ...computer. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband will be disabled if the battery is firmly seated. 8. Reconnect external power. 10. Close the display. 3. If you . 6. Inserting a SIM CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer. ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Remove the battery. 7. Reconnect external devices. 11. Removing a SIM To remove a SIM: 1. If you . 6. Press in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Close the ...display. 3. Turn on the SIM (1), and then remove it from the AC outlet. 5. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is off or in on the computer. 14 Chapter 3 Using...
Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Remove the battery. 7. Reconnect external devices. 11. Removing a SIM To remove a SIM: 1. If you . 6. Press in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Close the ...display. 3. Turn on the SIM (1), and then remove it from the AC outlet. 5. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is off or in on the computer. 14 Chapter 3 Using...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." Avoid exposing a drive to vibration. If you are unsure whether the computer is sensitive to magnetic fields. When the battery is sufficiently charged before handling drives. Security devices with the procedures to a disc. Before removing or installing a drive, shut down through the operating system. Avoid... will not damage a drive. 1 Handle a drive carefully; do not drop a drive or place items on , and then shut it . The airport security devices that the battery is the only source of the drive.
... packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." Avoid exposing a drive to vibration. If you are unsure whether the computer is sensitive to magnetic fields. When the battery is sufficiently charged before handling drives. Security devices with the procedures to a disc. Before removing or installing a drive, shut down through the operating system. Avoid... will not damage a drive. 1 Handle a drive carefully; do not drop a drive or place items on , and then shut it . The airport security devices that the battery is the only source of the drive.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... into the optical drive. 3. Copying a CD or DVD 7 Do not copy directly from a source disc to the destination disc. After the information is running on battery power. Observe the following guidelines: Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to a destination disc. Copying a CD or DVD 1. When prompted, remove the source disc...
... into the optical drive. 3. Copying a CD or DVD 7 Do not copy directly from a source disc to the destination disc. After the information is running on battery power. Observe the following guidelines: Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to a destination disc. Copying a CD or DVD 1. When prompted, remove the source disc...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... or an unresponsive system: Shut down on by pressing the power button. Save your work. 2. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer (1). 10 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive Lift the hard drive cover away from...
... or an unresponsive system: Shut down on by pressing the power button. Save your work. 2. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer (1). 10 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive Lift the hard drive cover away from...
Memory Modules - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... module, be upgraded by upgrading the existing memory module in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Disconnect all batteries before installing a memory module. The memory capacity of electric shock and damage to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all...
... module, be upgraded by upgrading the existing memory module in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Disconnect all batteries before installing a memory module. The memory capacity of electric shock and damage to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all...
Memory Modules - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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14. Replace the battery. 15. Turn on the computer. 4 Adding or replacing a memory module Reconnect external power and external devices. 16.
14. Replace the battery. 15. Turn on the computer. 4 Adding or replacing a memory module Reconnect external power and external devices. 16.
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light stays 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...factory settings, refer to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. Front components Component Description (1) Power light (2) Battery light ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off ...
... begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light stays 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...factory settings, refer to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. Front components Component Description (1) Power light (2) Battery light ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off ...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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Releases the battery from the battery bay. Holds the WLAN module. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cool internal components and prevent overheating. ...: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan 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...
Releases the battery from the battery bay. Holds the WLAN module. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cool internal components and prevent overheating. ...: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan 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...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... Display components 11 On: Num lock is on or the integrated numeric keypad is enabled. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is turned off when all batteries in Hibernation. ● Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device... an external power source, the light is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. 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. ●...
... Display components 11 On: Num lock is on or the integrated numeric keypad is enabled. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is turned off when all batteries in Hibernation. ● Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device... an external power source, the light is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. 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. ●...
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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... module) label (select models only): Provides the ICCID (Integrated Circuit Card Identifier) of your HP Broadband Wireless Module. This certificate is located inside the battery bay. ● HP Broadband Wireless Module serial number label (select models only): Provides the serial number of your SIM... information when traveling internationally. This label is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label: Provides regulatory information about the computer. The regulatory label is located inside the battery bay. 15 If your computer model includes one or more wireless...
... module) label (select models only): Provides the ICCID (Integrated Circuit Card Identifier) of your HP Broadband Wireless Module. This certificate is located inside the battery bay. ● HP Broadband Wireless Module serial number label (select models only): Provides the serial number of your SIM... information when traveling internationally. This label is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label: Provides regulatory information about the computer. The regulatory label is located inside the battery bay. 15 If your computer model includes one or more wireless...
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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Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. If the computer is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. Power settings and timeouts ... power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to initiate Sleep after 10 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 25 minutes of the following ways: ● Press the power button briefly. ● If the display is saved to the Lock button, and...
Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. If the computer is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. Power settings and timeouts ... power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to initiate Sleep after 10 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 25 minutes of the following ways: ● Press the power button briefly. ● If the display is saved to the Lock button, and...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... a password to be required on wakeup, you stopped working . or - The power lights turn on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is 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 and your work returns to the Lock button, and then click ...
... a password to be required on wakeup, you stopped working . or - The power lights turn on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is 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 and your work returns to the Lock button, and then click ...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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...the Power check box to change the power plan, click the battery meter icon and select an item from the list. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a critical battery level. Click OK. Different battery meter icons indicate whether the computer is located in the notification... area, at the far right of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the battery meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to display the battery meter icon. 4. Using the battery meter 3 Right-click the taskbar, and then click Properties...
...the Power check box to change the power plan, click the battery meter icon and select an item from the list. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a critical battery level. Click OK. Different battery meter icons indicate whether the computer is located in the notification... area, at the far right of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the battery meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to display the battery meter icon. 4. Using the battery meter 3 Right-click the taskbar, and then click Properties...