Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... or other personal information that you choose to 8 letters and numbers and is case sensitive. ● A password set in a secure place. Several types of up to secure your information. A password set . For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords The following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility: ● A password can be entered at a Windows prompt.
... or other personal information that you choose to 8 letters and numbers and is case sensitive. ● A password set in a secure place. Several types of up to secure your information. A password set . For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords The following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility: ● A password can be entered at a Windows prompt.
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...hard drives, this Change the Setup Utility language. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus Enabled/disable Fan Always On. Run a diagnostic test on a secondary hard drive. Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk...
...hard drives, this Change the Setup Utility language. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus Enabled/disable Fan Always On. Run a diagnostic test on a secondary hard drive. Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to improve the security of your computer model, product category, and series or family. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer may be available on the system ROM. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates...
... password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to improve the security of your computer model, product category, and series or family. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer may be available on the system ROM. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... reliable external power using the AC adapter. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on battery power, docked in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for Startup Menu" message is connected to select the Main menu. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. Open the Setup Utility...
... reliable external power using the AC adapter. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on battery power, docked in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for Startup Menu" message is connected to select the Main menu. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. Open the Setup Utility...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. or - When the list of the device. 4 Updating software If you may be able to download the driver and install it later. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to your country or region. 2. 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 in the...
... steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. or - When the list of the device. 4 Updating software If you may be able to download the driver and install it later. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to your country or region. 2. 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 in the...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... in Help and Support. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Refer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for more...
... in Help and Support. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Refer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for more...
Drives - Windows 7
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... Connect the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette 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 to the computer. 2. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord...
... Connect the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette 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 to the computer. 2. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord...
Drives - Windows 7
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... or password for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to improve the security of your computer. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Refer to Help and Support for more efficiently. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start...
... or password for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to improve the security of your computer. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Refer to Help and Support for more efficiently. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start...
Drives - Windows 7
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... hard drive bay. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Save your work. 2. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. To remove the hard drive: 1. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. Turn the computer upside down the computer through the operating system. Remove the battery...
... hard drive bay. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Save your work. 2. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. To remove the hard drive: 1. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. Turn the computer upside down the computer through the operating system. Remove the battery...
Drives - Windows 7
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.... Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set up Windows Update, you will be able to download the driver and install it later. To do so, restart your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. or...
.... Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set up Windows Update, you will be able to download the driver and install it later. To do so, restart your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. or...
Drives - Windows 7
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... A airport security devices 1 AutoPlay 7 B BD copying 8 playing 6 removing 10 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe 3 E external drive 11 H hard disk drive external 11 installing 14 removing 13 replacing 13 hard drive external 11 installing 14 removing 13 replacing 13 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 O optical disc playing 6 removing 10 optical drive 2, 11 R region codes, DVD 7 S software Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 T troubleshooting burning discs 19 device driver 19 disc play 18 HP device drivers 20 optical disc tray 16 optical drive detection 17 Windows drivers 20 Index...
... A airport security devices 1 AutoPlay 7 B BD copying 8 playing 6 removing 10 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe 3 E external drive 11 H hard disk drive external 11 installing 14 removing 13 replacing 13 hard drive external 11 installing 14 removing 13 replacing 13 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 O optical disc playing 6 removing 10 optical drive 2, 11 R region codes, DVD 7 S software Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 T troubleshooting burning discs 19 device driver 19 disc play 18 HP device drivers 20 optical disc tray 16 optical drive detection 17 Windows drivers 20 Index...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. 2 Components Top components TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* (4) TouchPad light Functions like the left button on an external mouse. ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. (5) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down. (6) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. *This...
... To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. 2 Components Top components TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* (4) TouchPad light Functions like the left button on an external mouse. ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. (5) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down. (6) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. *This...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... routine operation. Connects an optional USB device. Enables airflow to the computer. Component (1) Security cable slot (2) Vent (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 Attaches an optional security cable to cool internal components. NOTE: The security cable is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Connects a network cable. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically...
... routine operation. Connects an optional USB device. Enables airflow to the computer. Component (1) Security cable slot (2) Vent (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 Attaches an optional security cable to cool internal components. NOTE: The security cable is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Connects a network cable. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). An optional device may need this computer. The part number helps a service technician to the bottom of your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more 14 Chapter 3 Labels This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the alphanumeric identifier used to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information when traveling internationally...
... notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). An optional device may need this computer. The part number helps a service technician to the bottom of your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more 14 Chapter 3 Labels This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the alphanumeric identifier used to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information when traveling internationally...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Setting pointing device preferences 1 1 Using pointing devices Component Description (1) TouchPad on the screen. Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on /off button (2) TouchPad* (3) Left TouchPad button* (4) TouchPad light (5) TouchPad scroll zone Enables/disables the TouchPad. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. To view and change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Devices...
... Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Setting pointing device preferences 1 1 Using pointing devices Component Description (1) TouchPad on the screen. Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on /off button (2) TouchPad* (3) Left TouchPad button* (4) TouchPad light (5) TouchPad scroll zone Enables/disables the TouchPad. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. To view and change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Devices...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... select Mouse settings. Connecting an external mouse You can connect an external USB mouse to the computer using the TouchPad to the scroll zone will not activate the scrolling function. Simply sliding your finger up or down over the white line. Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on the computer. 2 Chapter 1 Using pointing devices NOTE: If you are using one of the USB ports on an external mouse. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices...
... select Mouse settings. Connecting an external mouse You can connect an external USB mouse to the computer using the TouchPad to the scroll zone will not activate the scrolling function. Simply sliding your finger up or down over the white line. Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on the computer. 2 Chapter 1 Using pointing devices NOTE: If you are using one of the USB ports on an external mouse. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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.... 6. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. If you are once again listed. 7. If prompted to uninstall and then reinstall (for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the optical drive. 2. or - When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on ). 4. Repeat for hardware changes. Select Start > Control Panel > System...
.... 6. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. If you are once again listed. 7. If prompted to uninstall and then reinstall (for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the optical drive. 2. or - When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on ). 4. Repeat for hardware changes. Select Start > Control Panel > System...
Power Management - Windows 7
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..., dry location. 12 Chapter 3 Using battery power Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you use before charging it is new, has been unused for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on the computer. ● Charge the battery until the battery light turns off . Charging may show 100 percent charge before turning on the display. ● Check the Power saver setting in Power Options. ● Remove the battery from...
..., dry location. 12 Chapter 3 Using battery power Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you use before charging it is new, has been unused for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on the computer. ● Charge the battery until the battery light turns off . Charging may show 100 percent charge before turning on the display. ● Check the Power saver setting in Power Options. ● Remove the battery from...
Power Management - Windows 7
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Insert the battery into external power. Connect the computer to calibrate a new battery. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Change the Turn off . Calibrating a battery 15 Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under Hibernate after so that you can reset them after the calibration. 4. It is fully charged. Step 1: Fully charge the battery WARNING! Leave the computer plugged into external power until the battery is also not...
Insert the battery into external power. Connect the computer to calibrate a new battery. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Change the Turn off . Calibrating a battery 15 Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under Hibernate after so that you can reset them after the calibration. 4. It is fully charged. Step 1: Fully charge the battery WARNING! Leave the computer plugged into external power until the battery is also not...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... Manager driver are configured with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Page 6 The latest device driver versions address multiple known issues that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for the SATA Advanced Host Controller (AHCI) Interface. Procedures for adding SATA drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to SATA AHCI mode Using...
... Manager driver are configured with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Page 6 The latest device driver versions address multiple known issues that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for the SATA Advanced Host Controller (AHCI) Interface. Procedures for adding SATA drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to SATA AHCI mode Using...