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...) 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. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio. Produces sound when connected to...
...) 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. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio. Produces sound when connected to...
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... Setup in DC mode. Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. Run a comprehensive self-test on . 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/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Action Keys Mode Boot Options To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. Enable/disable Card Reader...
... Setup in DC mode. Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. Run a comprehensive self-test on . 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/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Action Keys Mode Boot Options To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. Enable/disable Card Reader...
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... be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is not operating system based, it does not support the TouchPad. Turn on the screen. NOTE: Some of the Computer Setup menu items listed in the lower-left corner of the screen. NOTE: An external keyboard connected by keystroke: ● To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys. ● To select an item, press the enter key. ● To close open...
... be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is not operating system based, it does not support the TouchPad. Turn on the screen. NOTE: Some of the Computer Setup menu items listed in the lower-left corner of the screen. NOTE: An external keyboard connected by keystroke: ● To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys. ● To select an item, press the enter key. ● To close open...
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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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... and create a device conflict, manually change resource settings. Under System Tasks, click View system information. 3. System resource specifications Use Device Manager to get a graphical view of the system resources that control how the devices work on the desktop. 2. On the left, click Device Manager. 4. Click Device Manager. 5. Click System properties near the top of computer hardware and hardware configurations should change the resource settings in Windows XP: 1. CAUTION: Improperly changing resource settings can disable the hardware...
... and create a device conflict, manually change resource settings. Under System Tasks, click View system information. 3. System resource specifications Use Device Manager to get a graphical view of the system resources that control how the devices work on the desktop. 2. On the left, click Device Manager. 4. Click Device Manager. 5. Click System properties near the top of computer hardware and hardware configurations should change the resource settings in Windows XP: 1. CAUTION: Improperly changing resource settings can disable the hardware...
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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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... allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as expected: ■ Turn on the wireless device. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers 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...
... allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as expected: ■ Turn on the wireless device. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers 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...
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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...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... 7 Connects a network cable. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a highdefinition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Produces sound when connected to 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 this section. White: The computer is in use. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory...
... 7 Connects a network cable. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a highdefinition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Produces sound when connected to 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 this section. White: The computer is in use. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your computer does not have a problem connecting to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Click Troubleshoot problems, and then select the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. The listing...
... click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your computer does not have a problem connecting to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Click Troubleshoot problems, and then select the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. The listing...
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... in the Setup Utility, you will need to press fn and an action key to activate the assigned function (see Setup Utility (BIOS) on the f1 through f12 keys represent the action key functions. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. NOTE: Depending on the TouchPad, and then move your thumb on the program you are using, pressing fn and one of the action keys opens a specific shortcut menu within...
... in the Setup Utility, you will need to press fn and an action key to activate the assigned function (see Setup Utility (BIOS) on the f1 through f12 keys represent the action key functions. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. NOTE: Depending on the TouchPad, and then move your thumb on the program you are using, pressing fn and one of the action keys opens a specific shortcut menu within...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your hard drive. or - Open your Internet browser, go to download the driver and install it later. Click your device. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. If you may need to update your computer after the installation is complete, and...
... to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your hard drive. or - Open your Internet browser, go to download the driver and install it later. Click your device. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. If you may need to update your computer after the installation is complete, and...
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... and accessing information. Connect the drive to the equipment when connecting a powered drive, be added by connecting the drive to use, see the manufacturer's instructions. Using external drives 79 To disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the AC power cord. A USB drive can be sure that the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. 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...
... and accessing information. Connect the drive to the equipment when connecting a powered drive, be added by connecting the drive to use, see the manufacturer's instructions. Using external drives 79 To disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the AC power cord. A USB drive can be sure that the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. 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...
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.... Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on a secondary hard drive. Enable/disable Action Key Mode. Enable/disable the processor state. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Change the language of Setup Utility in DC mode. Run a diagnostic test 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...
.... Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on a secondary hard drive. Enable/disable Action Key Mode. Enable/disable the processor state. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Change the language of Setup Utility in DC mode. Run a diagnostic test 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...
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... hard drive. BIOS installation procedures vary. Access the page on your hard drive. You will be downloaded. If no instructions are ready to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain > Software Updates. 2. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive. Double-click your computer to reliable external power using the AC adapter. The hard drive designation is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Updating the BIOS...
... hard drive. BIOS installation procedures vary. Access the page on your hard drive. You will be downloaded. If no instructions are ready to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain > Software Updates. 2. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive. Double-click your computer to reliable external power using the AC adapter. The hard drive designation is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Updating the BIOS...
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... the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your web browser, go to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to step 6. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your hard drive. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number...
... the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your web browser, go to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to step 6. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your hard drive. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number...
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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...