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...) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) On-The hard drive is normal for the internal fan to cycle on the computer model, the computer might include an HDMI port or a USB port at this location. Amber-Data is connected to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is 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. Connects an optional video or audio device, such...
...) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) On-The hard drive is normal for the internal fan to cycle on the computer model, the computer might include an HDMI port or a USB port at this location. Amber-Data is connected to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is 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. Connects an optional video or audio device, such...
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...; 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 Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. When enabled, saves power when the computer is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models...
...; 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 Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. When enabled, saves power when the computer is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models...
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... Setup is a preinstalled, ROM-based utility that can be used even when the operating system is not operating system based, it does not support the TouchPad. Use the keyboard to the main Computer Setup screen, press the esc key. ● To view navigation information, press the f1 key. ● To change the language, press the f2 key. 2. Turn on the screen. Select the File, Security, Diagnostics, or System Configuration menu...
... Setup is a preinstalled, ROM-based utility that can be used even when the operating system is not operating system based, it does not support the TouchPad. Use the keyboard to the main Computer Setup screen, press the esc key. ● To view navigation information, press the f1 key. ● To change the language, press the f2 key. 2. Turn on the screen. Select the File, Security, Diagnostics, or System Configuration menu...
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...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 fn key and left ctrl key. ● Enable/disable USB legacy support. System Configuration menu NOTE: Some of the listed System Configuration options might not be supported by a USB port to the computer. ● Enable/disable BIOS DMA data transfers. ● Enable/disable...
...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 fn key and left ctrl key. ● Enable/disable USB legacy support. System Configuration menu NOTE: Some of the listed System Configuration options might not be supported by a USB port to the computer. ● Enable/disable BIOS DMA data transfers. ● Enable/disable...
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... specifications Use Device Manager to get a graphical view of computer hardware and hardware configurations should change the resource settings in Device Manager to malfunction or become inoperable. System resources accessible Device Manager are direct memory access (DMA) channels, input/output (I/O) ports, interrupt request (IRQ) lines, and memory addresses. Click System properties near the top of the following : ● Resources by type ● Resources by connection To view resource settings in Windows 7 and Windows Vista...
... specifications Use Device Manager to get a graphical view of computer hardware and hardware configurations should change the resource settings in Device Manager to malfunction or become inoperable. System resources accessible Device Manager are direct memory access (DMA) channels, input/output (I/O) ports, interrupt request (IRQ) lines, and memory addresses. Click System properties near the top of the following : ● Resources by type ● Resources by connection To view resource settings in Windows 7 and Windows Vista...
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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...
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... external device is not working as expected, follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the wireless device is turned on and the wireless light on the computer is blue. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting If you are connecting to a corporate network, contact the IT administrator. ■ Select Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, click Network and Sharing Center, click Troubleshoot problems, and then follow these suggestions if an external device does not function...
... external device is not working as expected, follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the wireless device is turned on and the wireless light on the computer is blue. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting If you are connecting to a corporate network, contact the IT administrator. ■ Select Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, click Network and Sharing Center, click Troubleshoot problems, and then follow these suggestions if an external device does not function...
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...12, 14 Notebook Essentials environmental specifications 23 external devices, troubleshooting 15 F firewalls 4 full system recovery 17 H hardware identifying 1 installing 11 Help and Support 1 Hibernation 14 HP Recovery Manager 17 humidity specifications 23 I IEC 60950 compliance 5, 15 image, switching, among display devices 14 Internet broadband access 6 choosing an ISP 6 choosing type of access 6 connecting to 6 dial-up access 6 wireless access 6 Internet Service Provider (ISP) 6 Internet Services & Offers 6 K keyboard, cleaning 25 M modem connecting 6 surge protection 4 monitor, external 14...
...12, 14 Notebook Essentials environmental specifications 23 external devices, troubleshooting 15 F firewalls 4 full system recovery 17 H hardware identifying 1 installing 11 Help and Support 1 Hibernation 14 HP Recovery Manager 17 humidity specifications 23 I IEC 60950 compliance 5, 15 image, switching, among display devices 14 Internet broadband access 6 choosing an ISP 6 choosing type of access 6 connecting to 6 dial-up access 6 wireless access 6 Internet Service Provider (ISP) 6 Internet Services & Offers 6 K keyboard, cleaning 25 M modem connecting 6 surge protection 4 monitor, external 14...
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...hard drive is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. Components 7 It is in use. Produces sound when connected to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Amber: Data is connected to cool internal components. White: The computer is being transmitted over the network. Connect optional USB devices. 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 this section. NOTE: The computer fan starts...
...hard drive is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. Components 7 It is in use. Produces sound when connected to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Amber: Data is connected to cool internal components. White: The computer is being transmitted over the network. Connect optional USB devices. 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 this section. NOTE: The computer fan starts...
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... to Network adapters to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Before working...
... to Network adapters to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Before working...
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... key functions. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. 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 within that program. Using the keyboard The icons on the TouchPad, and then move your forefinger in Windows to customize settings for pointing devices, such as photos and pages. The action key feature is enabled at the factory...
... key functions. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. 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 within that program. Using the keyboard The icons on the TouchPad, and then move your forefinger in Windows to customize settings for pointing devices, such as photos and pages. The action key feature is enabled at the factory...
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... a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the following sections. or - Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are prompted to restart the computer, save the file to update your hard drive. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click Install now to step 6. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your country or region. 2. Click your device. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. NOTE...
... a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the following sections. or - Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are prompted to restart the computer, save the file to update your hard drive. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click Install now to step 6. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your country or region. 2. Click your device. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. NOTE...
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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 equipment when connecting a powered drive, be added by connecting the drive to the computer. 2. Using external drives 79 To connect an external drive to the computer...
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 equipment when connecting a powered drive, be added by connecting the drive to the computer. 2. Using external drives 79 To connect an external drive to the computer...
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...the internal network adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ Notebook Hard Drive ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Diskette on the system memory. 102 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. System Configuration menu Select Language Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Action Key Mode Boot...
...the internal network adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ Notebook Hard Drive ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Diskette on the system memory. 102 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. System Configuration menu Select Language Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Action Key Mode Boot...
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... instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by selecting Start > Computer. 2. The hard drive designation is later than the BIOS version currently installed on battery power or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not shut down after the download is running on your hard drive. Double-click your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for your selection to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable...
... instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by selecting Start > Computer. 2. The hard drive designation is later than the BIOS version currently installed on battery power or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not shut down after the download is running on your hard drive. Double-click your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for your selection to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable...
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... to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Click your operating system. 5. To do so, restart your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter...
... to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Click your operating system. 5. To do so, restart your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter...
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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...