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... (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) On-The hard drive is being transmitted over the network. Left-side components Component (1) (2) External monitor port 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. 12 Chapter 2 External component identification ENWW Connects an optional USB devices. Produces sound when connected to cool internal components and prevent overheating. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to optional powered stereo speakers...
... (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) On-The hard drive is being transmitted over the network. Left-side components Component (1) (2) External monitor port 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. 12 Chapter 2 External component identification ENWW Connects an optional USB devices. Produces sound when connected to cool internal components and prevent overheating. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to optional powered stereo speakers...
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...; CD-ROM Boot―Enable/disable boot from CD-ROM. ● Floppy Boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette. ● Internal Network Adapter Boot―Enable/disable boot from the internal network adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order 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. Run...
...; CD-ROM Boot―Enable/disable boot from CD-ROM. ● Floppy Boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette. ● Internal Network Adapter Boot―Enable/disable boot from the internal network adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order 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. Run...
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Computer Setup in Linux Starting Computer Setup Computer Setup is a preinstalled, ROM-based utility that can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is enabled. NOTE: Pointing devices are not supported in Computer Setup are by USB 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...
Computer Setup in Linux Starting Computer Setup Computer Setup is a preinstalled, ROM-based utility that can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is enabled. NOTE: Pointing devices are not supported in Computer Setup are by USB 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...
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... ● 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 transfers. ● Enable/disable fan always on while connected to an AC outlet. ● Enable/disable data execution prevention. ● Enable/disable LAN power saving mode...
... ● 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 transfers. ● Enable/disable fan always on while connected to an AC outlet. ● Enable/disable data execution prevention. ● Enable/disable LAN power saving mode...
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... specifications Use Device Manager to get a graphical view of the system resources that control how the devices work on the desktop. 2. CAUTION: Improperly changing resource settings can disable the hardware and cause the computer to malfunction or become inoperable. Select Start > Computer. 2. 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 the system resources that control how the devices work on the desktop. 2. CAUTION: Improperly changing resource settings can disable the hardware and cause the computer to malfunction or become inoperable. Select Start > Computer. 2. 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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... cables, and turn on the wireless device. ■ Be sure that the computer wireless antennae are free from obstructions while 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 as expected: ■ Turn on the device according to the manufacturer's instructions...
... cables, and turn on the wireless device. ■ Be sure that the computer wireless antennae are free from obstructions while 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 as expected: ■ Turn on the device according to the manufacturer's instructions...
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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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.... 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 connected to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Connect optional USB devices. Produces sound when connected to cool internal components. Left-side components NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in use. Enables airflow to optional powered...
.... 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 connected to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Connect optional USB devices. Produces sound when connected to cool internal components. Left-side components NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in use. Enables airflow to optional powered...
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... taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your network device and attempts to reconnect to use. Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from the Network adapters list. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2.
... taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your network device and attempts to reconnect to use. Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from the Network adapters list. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2.
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If you disable this feature in a semicircular motion around your thumb. 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. Then, right-click the device representing your forefinger in the Setup Utility, you will need to press fn and an action key to activate the assigned function (see Setup Utility (BIOS) on...
If you disable this feature in a semicircular motion around your thumb. 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. Then, right-click the device representing your forefinger in the Setup Utility, you will need to press fn and an action key to activate the assigned function (see Setup Utility (BIOS) on...
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....hp.com/support, and then select your computer. NOTE: If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the following sections. Click the option for hardware changes. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click Install now to step 6. 3. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any devices requiring drivers. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Windows scans your hard drive...
....hp.com/support, and then select your computer. NOTE: If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the following sections. Click the option for hardware changes. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click Install now to step 6. 3. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any devices requiring drivers. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Windows scans your hard drive...
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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. A USB drive...
... 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. A USB drive...
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... functions of Setup Utility in DC mode. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. When enabled, saves power when the computer is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on the system memory. 102 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) 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...
... functions of Setup Utility in DC mode. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. When enabled, saves power when the computer is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on the system memory. 102 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) 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...
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... download is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. To download a BIOS update: 1. Identify the BIOS update that are displayed on the screen reports a successful installation, you want to download. 3. Make a note of the path to the location on the screen. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive. The hard drive designation is later than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen to download your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable...
... download is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. To download a BIOS update: 1. Identify the BIOS update that are displayed on the screen reports a successful installation, you want to download. 3. Make a note of the path to the location on the screen. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive. The hard drive designation is later than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen to download your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable...
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... to install. 7. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your country or region. 2. Open your operating...
... to install. 7. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your country or region. 2. Open your operating...
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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...