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...VGA monitor or projector. Amber-Data is connected to cool internal components. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. White-The computer is being transmitted over the network. NOTE: Depending on and off during routine operation. Connects a network cable. 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...
...VGA monitor or projector. Amber-Data is connected to cool internal components. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. White-The computer is being transmitted over the network. NOTE: Depending on and off during routine operation. Connects a network cable. 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...
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... sound. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. Run a comprehensive self-test on . Enable/disable Action Keys 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 menu option is in DC mode. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Change...
... sound. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. Run a comprehensive self-test on . Enable/disable Action Keys 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 menu option is in DC mode. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Change...
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... and make selections. 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. 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. Then follow the instructions on...
... and make selections. 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. 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. Then follow the instructions on...
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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...
... 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...
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... the Hardware tab. 4. On the View menu, click one of the following : ● Resources by type ● Resources by connection 102 Chapter 6 Specifications ENWW If two devices require the same resource and create a device conflict, manually change resource settings. On the left, click Device Manager. 4. Click System properties near the top of the Computer folder. 3. System resources accessible Device Manager are direct memory access (DMA) channels, input/output (I/O) ports...
... the Hardware tab. 4. On the View menu, click one of the following : ● Resources by type ● Resources by connection 102 Chapter 6 Specifications ENWW If two devices require the same resource and create a device conflict, manually change resource settings. On the left, click Device Manager. 4. Click System properties near the top of the Computer folder. 3. System resources accessible Device Manager are direct memory access (DMA) channels, input/output (I/O) ports...
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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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... expected, follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the wireless device is compatible with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for the internal fan to room temperature. The wireless network connection is not working Follow these suggestions: ✎ If you are installed and updated. If the light is amber, turn the power off during operation. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting If you suspect that the computer...
... expected, follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the wireless device is compatible with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for the internal fan to room temperature. The wireless network connection is not working Follow these suggestions: ✎ If you are installed and updated. If the light is amber, turn the power off during operation. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting If you suspect that the computer...
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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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... or television audio. Connect 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. 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. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and...
... or television audio. Connect 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. 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. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and...
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... Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Before working your way through the sequence of possible solutions to your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Use the procedures in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that does not connect to the network you want to expand the list and show all wireless devices. Click the arrow next to Network adapters...
... Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Before working your way through the sequence of possible solutions to your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Use the procedures in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that does not connect to the network you want to expand the list and show all wireless devices. Click the arrow next to Network adapters...
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... in the Setup Utility, you to rotate items such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Rotating Rotating allows you will need to press fn and an action key to activate the assigned function (see Setup Utility (BIOS) on page 98). To rotate, anchor your thumb on the f1 through f12 keys represent the action key functions. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Using the keyboard The...
... in the Setup Utility, you to rotate items such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Rotating Rotating allows you will need to press fn and an action key to activate the assigned function (see Setup Utility (BIOS) on page 98). To rotate, anchor your thumb on the f1 through f12 keys represent the action key functions. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Using the keyboard The...
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... the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. NOTE: If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - Click your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your device. Try to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer model number...
... the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. NOTE: If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - Click your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your device. Try to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer model number...
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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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...;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 menu option is in intervals of Setup Utility. Enable/disable Action Key Mode. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. Enable/disable the capacitive button...
...;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 menu option is in intervals of Setup Utility. Enable/disable Action Key Mode. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. Enable/disable the capacitive button...
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... the BIOS version currently installed on the screen to locate the update later, after the BIOS has successfully updated. Double-click your selection to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Follow the instructions on your hard drive. You may need to access this information to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain > Software Updates. 2. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the HP Web...
... the BIOS version currently installed on the screen to locate the update later, after the BIOS has successfully updated. Double-click your selection to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Follow the instructions on your hard drive. You may need to access this information to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain > Software Updates. 2. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the HP Web...
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... 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 Install now to step 6. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your country or region. 2. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your web browser, go to your operating system...
... 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 Install now to step 6. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your country or region. 2. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your web browser, go to your operating system...
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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...