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... Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Produces sound when connected to the network. 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. 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...
... Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Produces sound when connected to the network. 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. 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...
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...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 DC mode. ENWW Computer Setup in intervals of Setup Utility. Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader...
...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 DC mode. ENWW Computer Setup in intervals of Setup Utility. Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. System Configuration menu Select Language Support 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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... 5 Setup Utility ENWW Computer Setup in Linux Starting Computer Setup Computer Setup is a preinstalled, ROM-based utility that can be used even when the operating system is not working or will not load. NOTE: Pointing devices are accessed from the File, Security, Diagnostics, and System Configuration menus. 1. Navigation and selection are by USB can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is enabled. Then follow the instructions on...
... 5 Setup Utility ENWW Computer Setup in Linux Starting Computer Setup Computer Setup is a preinstalled, ROM-based utility that can be used even when the operating system is not working or will not load. NOTE: Pointing devices are accessed from the File, Security, Diagnostics, and System Configuration menus. 1. Navigation and selection are by USB can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is enabled. Then follow the instructions on...
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...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...
...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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... : ● 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. If two devices require the same resource and create a device conflict, manually change resource settings. Click System properties near the top of the system resources that control how the devices work on the desktop...
... : ● 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. If two devices require the same resource and create a device conflict, manually change resource settings. Click System properties near the top of the system resources that control how the devices work on the desktop...
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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 Essentials - Windows 7
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... 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, follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the wireless device is turned on and the wireless light on a hard, flat surface. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are connecting...
... 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, follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the wireless device is turned on and the wireless light on a hard, flat surface. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are connecting...
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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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... microphone. Produces sound when connected to cool internal components. Enables airflow to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to the network. 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. Components 7 Connects a network cable...
... microphone. Produces sound when connected to cool internal components. Enables airflow to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to the network. 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. Components 7 Connects a network cable...
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... been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from the Network adapters list. See Help and Support for the WLAN device is properly installed on your computer. If no network icon in Help and Support. For more information. 1. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Click Troubleshoot problems, and then select the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver...
... been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from the Network adapters list. See Help and Support for the WLAN device is properly installed on your computer. If no network icon in Help and Support. For more information. 1. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Click Troubleshoot problems, and then select the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver...
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... 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. NOTE: Depending on the program you will need to press fn and an action key to activate the assigned function (see Setup Utility (BIOS) on page 98). Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in a semicircular motion around your computer, and select Mouse settings. Using the keyboard...
... 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. NOTE: Depending on the program you will need to press fn and an action key to activate the assigned function (see Setup Utility (BIOS) on page 98). Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in a semicircular motion around your computer, and select Mouse settings. Using the keyboard...
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... that the drivers are prompted to download the driver and install it later. or - Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your country or region. 2. Windows scans your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Open your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. In the Device Manager window, click...
... that the drivers are prompted to download the driver and install it later. or - Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your country or region. 2. Windows scans your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Open your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. In the Device Manager window, click...
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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. To connect an external drive to the computer: CAUTION...
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 the computer: CAUTION...
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... Primary Hard Disk Self Test. 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 Options To do this Change the language of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● CD-ROM Boot―Enable/disable boot from CD-ROM. ● Floppy Boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette. ● Internal Network Adapter Boot―Enable/disable boot...
... Primary Hard Disk Self Test. 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 Options To do this Change the language of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● CD-ROM Boot―Enable/disable boot from CD-ROM. ● Floppy Boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette. ● Internal Network Adapter Boot―Enable/disable boot...
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... you are displayed on the screen to download. 3. You may need to install the update. The system automatically shuts down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. To download a BIOS update: 1. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen to download your computer to the hard drive. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Access the page on battery power or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Double...
... you are displayed on the screen to download. 3. You may need to install the update. The system automatically shuts down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. To download a BIOS update: 1. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen to download your computer to the hard drive. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Access the page on battery power or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Double...
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... 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 install the updated driver. Click Install now to step 6. 3. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your hard drive. NOTE...
... 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 install the updated driver. Click Install now to step 6. 3. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your hard drive. NOTE...
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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...