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... charged. ● Off-The computer is designed to external power. Connects an optional USB device. NOTE: The security cable is not connected to act as a deterrent, but it might not prevent the computer from being accessed. Connects an AC adapter. ENWW Right-side components 11 Attaches an optional security cable to optical discs. Right-side components Component (1) Optical drive (2) Optical drive light on release button (3) USB port (4) RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models...
... charged. ● Off-The computer is designed to external power. Connects an optional USB device. NOTE: The security cable is not connected to act as a deterrent, but it might not prevent the computer from being accessed. Connects an AC adapter. ENWW Right-side components 11 Attaches an optional security cable to optical discs. Right-side components Component (1) Optical drive (2) Optical drive light on release button (3) USB port (4) RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models...
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... (microphone) jack (9) Audio-out (headphone) jack (10) Digital Media Slot (select models only) (11) Drive light Description Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects an optional USB devices. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) On-The hard drive is being transmitted over the network. Enables airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Produces sound when connected to...
... (microphone) jack (9) Audio-out (headphone) jack (10) Digital Media Slot (select models only) (11) Drive light Description Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects an optional USB devices. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) On-The hard drive is being transmitted over the network. Enables airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Produces sound when connected to...
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... button tapping sound. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. Set the following boot options: ● POST hotkey delay (sec.)―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 Change the language of Setup Utility in Windows 7 89 System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models...
... button tapping sound. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. Set the following boot options: ● POST hotkey delay (sec.)―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 Change the language of Setup Utility in Windows 7 89 System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models...
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... when the computer restarts. 90 Chapter 5 Setup Utility ENWW NOTE: An external keyboard connected by turning on the screen. ● To save your preferences, use the arrow keys to navigate and make selections. Open Computer Setup by USB can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is not operating system based, it does not support the TouchPad. Because Computer Setup is enabled. To start Computer Setup: 1. NOTE: Some of the following...
... when the computer restarts. 90 Chapter 5 Setup Utility ENWW NOTE: An external keyboard connected by turning on the screen. ● To save your preferences, use the arrow keys to navigate and make selections. Open Computer Setup by USB can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is not operating system based, it does not support the TouchPad. Because Computer Setup is enabled. To start Computer Setup: 1. NOTE: Some of the following...
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... of the fn key and left ctrl key. ● Enable/disable USB legacy support. When enabled, USB legacy support allows the following: ◦ Use of a 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 listed System Configuration options might not be supported by a USB port to the computer. ● Enable/disable BIOS DMA data...
... of the fn key and left ctrl key. ● Enable/disable USB legacy support. When enabled, USB legacy support allows the following: ◦ Use of a 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 listed System Configuration options might not be supported by a USB port to the computer. ● Enable/disable BIOS DMA data...
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... of the following : ● Resources by type ● Resources by connection To view resource settings in Windows 7 and Windows Vista: 1. System resources accessible Device Manager are direct memory access (DMA) channels, input/output (I/O) ports, interrupt request (IRQ) lines, and memory addresses. Select Start > My Computer, or double-click My Computer on the computer. CAUTION: Improperly changing resource settings can disable the hardware and cause the computer to be...
... of the following : ● Resources by type ● Resources by connection To view resource settings in Windows 7 and Windows Vista: 1. System resources accessible Device Manager are direct memory access (DMA) channels, input/output (I/O) ports, interrupt request (IRQ) lines, and memory addresses. Select Start > My Computer, or double-click My Computer on the computer. CAUTION: Improperly changing resource settings can disable the hardware and cause the computer to be...
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...-ray Disc ROM LightScribe with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW DoubleLayer spare part number 27, 46 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD ±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive specifications 101 bluetooth module removal 68 spare part number 23, 68 boot options 89, 94 boot order 89, 94 button sound 89 buttons power 8 TouchPad right/left 6 C cables, service considerations 36 camera module removal 72 spare part number 72 camera, product description 2 caps lock light, identifying 7 Card Reader Power Saving 89 changing the language of Setup Utility 85 chipset, product description 1 compartments memory module 13...
...-ray Disc ROM LightScribe with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW DoubleLayer spare part number 27, 46 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD ±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive specifications 101 bluetooth module removal 68 spare part number 23, 68 boot options 89, 94 boot order 89, 94 button sound 89 buttons power 8 TouchPad right/left 6 C cables, service considerations 36 camera module removal 72 spare part number 72 camera, product description 2 caps lock light, identifying 7 Card Reader Power Saving 89 changing the language of Setup Utility 85 chipset, product description 1 compartments memory module 13...
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... removal 44 hard drive hardware kit, spare part number 28 hard drive self test 89 HDMI 12 HDMI port, pin assignments 114 headphone jack, pin assignments 111 I inverter illustrated 24 J jacks RJ-11 (modem) 11 RJ-45 (network 12 K keyboard product description 3 removal 54 spare part numbers 19, 54 keys esc 9 fn 9 function 9 Windows applications 9 Windows logo 9 L LAN Power Saving 89 language support 89 latch, battery release 13 legacy support, USB 90, 94 light power 7 lights caps lock 7 Digital Media Slot 12 webcam 10 wireless 7 M Main menu...
... removal 44 hard drive hardware kit, spare part number 28 hard drive self test 89 HDMI 12 HDMI port, pin assignments 114 headphone jack, pin assignments 111 I inverter illustrated 24 J jacks RJ-11 (modem) 11 RJ-45 (network 12 K keyboard product description 3 removal 54 spare part numbers 19, 54 keys esc 9 fn 9 function 9 Windows applications 9 Windows logo 9 L LAN Power Saving 89 language support 89 latch, battery release 13 legacy support, USB 90, 94 light power 7 lights caps lock 7 Digital Media Slot 12 webcam 10 wireless 7 M Main menu...
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... 3 external media cards 3 graphics 1 hard drives 2 keyboard 3 memory module 2 microphone 3 modem module 3 operating system 4 optical drives 2 pointing devices 3 ports 3 power requirements 4 processors 1 product name 1 security 4 serviceability 4 wireless 3 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 103 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 108 recovering from the recovery discs 108 recovery discs 103, 104 Recovery Manager 103, 107 recovery partition 103 recovery, system 107 removal/replacement preliminaries 35 procedures 40 restore points 107 restoring default settings 87...
... 3 external media cards 3 graphics 1 hard drives 2 keyboard 3 memory module 2 microphone 3 modem module 3 operating system 4 optical drives 2 pointing devices 3 ports 3 power requirements 4 processors 1 product name 1 security 4 serviceability 4 wireless 3 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 103 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 108 recovering from the recovery discs 108 recovery discs 103, 104 Recovery Manager 103, 107 recovery partition 103 recovery, system 107 removal/replacement preliminaries 35 procedures 40 restore points 107 restoring default settings 87...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... an optional video or audio device, such as a highdefinition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. Connect optional USB devices. Components 7 Produces sound when connected to cool internal components. Component (1) External monitor port (2) Vent (3) HDMI port (select models only) (4) Network connection light (5) RJ-45 (network) jack (6) Network activity light (7) USB ports (2) (8) Audio-in (microphone) jack (9) Audio-out (headphone) jack (10) Digital Media Slot (select models only) (11) Drive light Description Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Enables...
... an optional video or audio device, such as a highdefinition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. Connect optional USB devices. Components 7 Produces sound when connected to cool internal components. Component (1) External monitor port (2) Vent (3) HDMI port (select models only) (4) Network connection light (5) RJ-45 (network) jack (6) Network activity light (7) USB ports (2) (8) Audio-in (microphone) jack (9) Audio-out (headphone) jack (10) Digital Media Slot (select models only) (11) Drive light Description Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Enables...
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... click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your permission or password for the WLAN device is not listed in Help and Support. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Click Troubleshoot problems, and then select the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1. If wireless networking is not properly installed. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include...
... click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your permission or password for the WLAN device is not listed in Help and Support. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Click Troubleshoot problems, and then select the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1. If wireless networking is not properly installed. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include...
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... in Windows to customize settings for pointing devices, such as photos and pages. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in a semicircular motion around your computer, and select Mouse settings. Using the keyboard The icons on page 98). Rotating 31 If you disable this feature in the Setup Utility, you are using, pressing fn and one of the action keys opens a specific shortcut menu...
... in Windows to customize settings for pointing devices, such as photos and pages. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in a semicircular motion around your computer, and select Mouse settings. Using the keyboard The icons on page 98). Rotating 31 If you disable this feature in the Setup Utility, you are using, pressing fn and one of the action keys opens a specific shortcut menu...
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... a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. Open your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. or - When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. Windows scans your hard drive. 5. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and...
... a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. Open your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. or - When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. Windows scans your hard drive. 5. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and...
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... connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded AC outlet. Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. 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 to the computer. 2. Using external drives...
... connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded AC outlet. Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. 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 to the computer. 2. Using external drives...
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... called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. Enable/disable Action Key Mode. Set the following boot options: ● POST Hotkey Delay (sec.)―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 Change the language of Setup Utility. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Run a comprehensive...
... called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. Enable/disable Action Key Mode. Set the following boot options: ● POST Hotkey Delay (sec.)―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 Change the language of Setup Utility. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Run a comprehensive...
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... such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Access the updates on the HP Web site. B Software updates Updated versions of your computer model, product category, and series or family. If your computer is stored on the system ROM. You may be prompted for your computer may be available on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to...
... such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Access the updates on the HP Web site. B Software updates Updated versions of your computer model, product category, and series or family. If your computer is stored on the system ROM. You may be prompted for your computer may be available on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to...
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... the hard drive. To download a BIOS update: 1. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. BIOS installation procedures vary. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the HP Web site that are displayed, follow these steps: a. Double-click your computer: Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain > Software Updates. 2. Access the page on the screen. Follow the instructions on the screen after the BIOS has successfully updated. If no instructions are displayed on the screen...
... the hard drive. To download a BIOS update: 1. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. BIOS installation procedures vary. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the HP Web site that are displayed, follow these steps: a. Double-click your computer: Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain > Software Updates. 2. Access the page on the screen. Follow the instructions on the screen after the BIOS has successfully updated. If no instructions are displayed on the screen...
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... device. 106 Appendix B Software updates or - Click Install now to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Proceed to download the driver and install it later. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number...
... device. 106 Appendix B Software updates or - Click Install now to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Proceed to download the driver and install it later. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number...
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... Bluetooth device 13, 19 Bluetooth label 12 boot options 102 boot order 102 button sound 102 buttons power 4 TouchPad off indicator 28 TouchPad right/left 28 C cables LAN 27 modem 23 security 97 USB 85 calibrating battery 58 caps lock light, identifying 3 Card Reader Power Saving 102 CD burning 73 copying 72 playing 69 removing 74 CD drive 79 Certificate of Authenticity label 12 changing the language of Setup Utility 99 charging batteries 56, 58 checking audio functions 40 compartments memory module 8 components additional hardware...
... Bluetooth device 13, 19 Bluetooth label 12 boot options 102 boot order 102 button sound 102 buttons power 4 TouchPad off indicator 28 TouchPad right/left 28 C cables LAN 27 modem 23 security 97 USB 85 calibrating battery 58 caps lock light, identifying 3 Card Reader Power Saving 102 CD burning 73 copying 72 playing 69 removing 74 CD drive 79 Certificate of Authenticity label 12 changing the language of Setup Utility 99 charging batteries 56, 58 checking audio functions 40 compartments memory module 8 components additional hardware...
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...-on password 95 entering an administrator password 94 esc key, identifying 5 exiting Setup Utility 101 external audio devices, connecting 40 external drive 79 external monitor port, identifying 7 F f11 112 fan always on 102 firewall 17 firewall software 96 fn key, identifying 5 full system recovery 107 G graphics modes, switching 63 H hard drive installing 83 removing 81 replacing 81 hard drive bay, identifying 8 hard drive self test 102 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 95 entering an administrator password 94 esc key, identifying 5 exiting Setup Utility 101 external audio devices, connecting 40 external drive 79 external monitor port, identifying 7 F f11 112 fan always on 102 firewall 17 firewall software 96 fn key, identifying 5 full system recovery 107 G graphics modes, switching 63 H hard drive installing 83 removing 81 replacing 81 hard drive bay, identifying 8 hard drive self test 102 HDMI connecting 42 HDMI port 42 HDMI port, identifying 7 headphone (audio-out) jack 36 headphones 36 Hibernation exiting 48 initiated during critical battery...