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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 a network cable. 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 normal for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as...
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 a network cable. 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 normal for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as...
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Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. 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 menu option is in Windows 7 89 ENWW Computer Setup in DC mode. Enable/disable the processor ...
Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. 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 menu option is in Windows 7 89 ENWW Computer Setup in DC mode. Enable/disable the processor ...
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... 5 Setup Utility ENWW To start Computer Setup: 1. To exit Computer Setup, choose one of the screen. NOTE: Pointing devices are not supported in Computer Setup are by the computer. NOTE: An external keyboard connected by USB can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is enabled. Then follow the instructions on or restart the computer. 2. Using Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup The information and settings in Computer Setup. Turn...
... 5 Setup Utility ENWW To start Computer Setup: 1. To exit Computer Setup, choose one of the screen. NOTE: Pointing devices are not supported in Computer Setup are by the computer. NOTE: An external keyboard connected by USB can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is enabled. Then follow the instructions on or restart the computer. 2. Using Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup The information and settings in Computer Setup. Turn...
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... 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. Select Language Boot options Device Configurations To do this Change the Computer Setup language. ● Set an f9, f10, and f12 delay when starting up. ● Enable/disable CD-ROM boot. ● Enable/disable floppy boot. ● Enable/disable internal network adapter boot. ● Enable/disable MultiBoot, which sets a boot order that...
... 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. Select Language Boot options Device Configurations To do this Change the Computer Setup language. ● Set an f9, f10, and f12 delay when starting up. ● Enable/disable CD-ROM boot. ● Enable/disable floppy boot. ● Enable/disable internal network adapter boot. ● Enable/disable MultiBoot, which sets a boot order that...
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.... 4. On the left, click Device Manager. 4. CAUTION: Improperly changing resource settings can disable the hardware and cause the computer to be sure each setting is unique. On the View menu, click one 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...
.... 4. On the left, click Device Manager. 4. CAUTION: Improperly changing resource settings can disable the hardware and cause the computer to be sure each setting is unique. On the View menu, click one 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...
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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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... Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, click Network and Sharing Center, click Troubleshoot problems, and then follow the on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Then be sure to keep all cables, and turn on the wireless device. ■ Be sure that the computer wireless antennae are free from obstructions. ■ Be sure that the cable or DSL modem and its power...
... Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, click Network and Sharing Center, click Troubleshoot problems, and then follow the on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Then be sure to keep all cables, and turn on the wireless device. ■ Be sure that the computer wireless antennae are free from obstructions. ■ Be sure that the cable or DSL modem and its power...
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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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... Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) On: The hard drive is connected to the network. It is being transmitted over the network. Connects a network cable. Amber: Data is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent overheating. 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 use. Produces sound when connected to cool internal components. Components 7 Connects an optional computer headset...
... Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) On: The hard drive is connected to the network. It is being transmitted over the network. Connects a network cable. Amber: Data is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent overheating. 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 use. Produces sound when connected to cool internal components. Components 7 Connects an optional computer headset...
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... permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. If no network icon in Help and Support. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from the Network adapters list. Select Start > Control Panel > System...
... permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. If no network icon in Help and Support. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from the Network adapters list. Select Start > Control Panel > System...
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... factory. Using the keyboard The icons on the program you are using, pressing fn and one of the action keys opens a specific shortcut menu within that program. NOTE: Depending on the f1 through f12 keys represent the action key functions. If you disable this feature in the Setup Utility, you to rotate items such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Rotating 31 To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices...
... factory. Using the keyboard The icons on the program you are using, pressing fn and one of the action keys opens a specific shortcut menu within that program. NOTE: Depending on the f1 through f12 keys represent the action key functions. If you disable this feature in the Setup Utility, you to rotate items such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Rotating 31 To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices...
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... some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - To do so, restart your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click Install now to do this, click Download only to save all open a window containing additional information. 6. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems...
... some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - To do so, restart your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click Install now to do this, click Download only to save all open a window containing additional information. 6. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems...
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... AC power cord. 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. To connect an external drive to...
... AC power cord. 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. To connect an external drive to...
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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 DC mode. Enable/disable the processor state. Enable/disable Action Key Mode. 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...
...; 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 DC mode. Enable/disable the processor state. Enable/disable Action Key Mode. 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...
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... BIOS updates. BIOS installation procedures vary. Open Windows Explorer by unplugging the power cord from your hard drive. Complete the installation by following the instructions on your computer. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to the location on the screen. Identify the BIOS update that has an .exe extension (for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain > Software Updates...
... BIOS updates. BIOS installation procedures vary. Open Windows Explorer by unplugging the power cord from your hard drive. Complete the installation by following the instructions on your computer. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to the location on the screen. Identify the BIOS update that has an .exe extension (for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain > Software Updates...
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... to open a window containing additional information. 6. or - When the list of the device. 106 Appendix B Software updates If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your hard drive. Click your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver...
... to open a window containing additional information. 6. or - When the list of the device. 106 Appendix B Software updates If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your hard drive. Click your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver...
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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...