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... 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 an optional USB devices. Connects a network cable. Produces sound when connected to the network. NOTE: Depending on and off during routine operation. 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...
... 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 an optional USB devices. Connects a network cable. Produces sound when connected to the network. NOTE: Depending on and off during routine operation. 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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...; 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. 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...
...; 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. 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...
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... f10 key. NOTE: Pointing devices are accessed from the File, Security, Diagnostics, and System Configuration menus. 1. Turn on the screen. 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. Navigation and selection are by the computer. Select the File, Security, Diagnostics, or System Configuration menu. 3. Use the keyboard to select File > Save Changes...
... f10 key. NOTE: Pointing devices are accessed from the File, Security, Diagnostics, and System Configuration menus. 1. Turn on the screen. 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. Navigation and selection are by the computer. Select the File, Security, Diagnostics, or System Configuration menu. 3. Use the keyboard to select File > Save Changes...
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...9679; Enable/disable internal network adapter boot. ● Enable/disable MultiBoot, which sets a boot order that can include most boot devices in the system. ● Set the Express Boot Popup delay 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 a USB keyboard in Computer Setup even when the operating system is not running. ◦ Startup...
...9679; Enable/disable internal network adapter boot. ● Enable/disable MultiBoot, which sets a boot order that can include most boot devices in the system. ● Set the Express Boot Popup delay 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 a USB keyboard in Computer Setup even when the operating system is not running. ◦ Startup...
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... type ● Resources by connection 102 Chapter 6 Specifications ENWW Only users who have expert knowledge of computer hardware and hardware configurations should change the resource settings in Windows 7 and Windows Vista: 1. On the left, click Device Manager. 4. Click Device Manager. 5. CAUTION: Improperly changing resource settings can disable the hardware and cause the computer to get a graphical view of the Computer folder. 3. In the System Properties window, select the Hardware tab. 4. System resource specifications Use Device Manager...
... type ● Resources by connection 102 Chapter 6 Specifications ENWW Only users who have expert knowledge of computer hardware and hardware configurations should change the resource settings in Windows 7 and Windows Vista: 1. On the left, click Device Manager. 4. Click Device Manager. 5. CAUTION: Improperly changing resource settings can disable the hardware and cause the computer to get a graphical view of the Computer folder. 3. In the System Properties window, select the Hardware tab. 4. System resource specifications Use Device Manager...
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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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... clothing, during operation. It is not working as expected, follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the lights are on. ■ Disconnect and then reconnect all cables, and turn on the wireless device. ■ Be sure that the computer wireless antennae are free from obstructions while you suspect that the correct drivers are installed and updated. An external device is not working If a wireless network connection is normal...
... clothing, during operation. It is not working as expected, follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the lights are on. ■ Disconnect and then reconnect all cables, and turn on the wireless device. ■ Be sure that the computer wireless antennae are free from obstructions while you suspect that the correct drivers are installed and updated. An external device is not working If a wireless network connection is normal...
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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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...being transmitted over the network. Amber: Data is 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 normal for the internal fan to cool internal components. 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. Components 7 Left-side...
...being transmitted over the network. Amber: Data is 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 normal for the internal fan to cool internal components. 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. Components 7 Left-side...
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... have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, see the Web site links provided in Help and Support. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from the Network adapters list. You may be...
... have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, see the Web site links provided in Help and Support. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from the Network adapters list. You may be...
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... activate the assigned function (see Setup Utility (BIOS) on the program you to customize settings for pointing devices, such as photos and pages. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Then, right-click the device representing your thumb on the f1 through f12 keys represent the action key functions. If you disable this feature in Windows to rotate items such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options...
... activate the assigned function (see Setup Utility (BIOS) on the program you to customize settings for pointing devices, such as photos and pages. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Then, right-click the device representing your thumb on the f1 through f12 keys represent the action key functions. If you disable this feature in Windows to rotate items such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options...
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... Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for software and driver downloads, enter your country or region. 2. Windows scans your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. Open your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any devices requiring drivers. Try to save all open a window...
... Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for software and driver downloads, enter your country or region. 2. Windows scans your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. Open your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any devices requiring drivers. Try to save all open a window...
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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. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive 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. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord...
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...9702; Notebook Hard Drive ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Diskette on a secondary hard drive. Enable/disable the processor state. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Enable/disable Action Key Mode. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on the system memory. 102 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Run a comprehensive self-test on Key/USB Hard Disk ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Network Adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk...
...9702; Notebook Hard Drive ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Diskette on a secondary hard drive. Enable/disable the processor state. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Enable/disable Action Key Mode. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on the system memory. 102 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Run a comprehensive self-test on Key/USB Hard Disk ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Network Adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk...
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... an optional power source. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is running on battery power or connected to the location on the screen to the hard drive. Follow the instructions on your hard drive. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Follow any device, cable, or cord. If no instructions are displayed on the screen. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen after...
... an optional power source. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is running on battery power or connected to the location on the screen to the hard drive. Follow the instructions on your hard drive. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Follow any device, cable, or cord. If no instructions are displayed on the screen. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen after...
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... install the updated driver. When the list of the device. 106 Appendix B Software updates Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Install now to download the driver and install it later. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. 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...
... install the updated driver. When the list of the device. 106 Appendix B Software updates Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Install now to download the driver and install it later. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. 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...
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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...