Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... the mouse pointer over the wireless network connection icon in Help and Support For a list of options is unsecured, meaning that list public WLANs include Cisco Internet Mobile Office Wireless Locations, Hotspotlist, and Geektools. If it is on, the wireless light is amber when all wireless devices are off , press the wireless button. NOTE: On some models, the wireless light is on . A list of public WLANs near you want to connect to create a new network connection...
... the mouse pointer over the wireless network connection icon in Help and Support For a list of options is unsecured, meaning that list public WLANs include Cisco Internet Mobile Office Wireless Locations, Hotspotlist, and Geektools. If it is on, the wireless light is amber when all wireless devices are off , press the wireless button. NOTE: On some models, the wireless light is on . A list of public WLANs near you want to connect to create a new network connection...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. In the left pane, click Device Manager...
... installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. In the left pane, click Device Manager...
Security - Windows Vista
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... models include a separate numeric keypad, which functions exactly like the keyboard number keys. ● A password must be set by an outsider. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords You can also use the same password for more than one Setup Utility feature. Use the following tips for a Windows security feature. Use the following topics list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and...
... models include a separate numeric keypad, which functions exactly like the keyboard number keys. ● A password must be set by an outsider. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords You can also use the same password for more than one Setup Utility feature. Use the following tips for a Windows security feature. Use the following topics list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista
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... users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. The "Press to change the boot order. Then use the arrow keys to change boot order" message that is the prompt for advanced users only, refer to Help and Support, which is accessible only when the computer is the prompt to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. When you use the Exit Saving Changes procedure, the Setup Utility...
... users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. The "Press to change the boot order. Then use the arrow keys to change boot order" message that is the prompt for advanced users only, refer to Help and Support, which is accessible only when the computer is the prompt to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. When you use the Exit Saving Changes procedure, the Setup Utility...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... utilities, or changing Windows settings. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which are packaged in the remainder of this guide: 1. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer is stored on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Install the updates. 1 Access the updates...
... utilities, or changing Windows settings. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which are packaged in the remainder of this guide: 1. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer is stored on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Install the updates. 1 Access the updates...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... menu. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. b. Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your selection to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 Updating software During the download and installation, follow these instructions...
... menu. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. b. Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your selection to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 Updating software During the download and installation, follow these instructions...
Drives - Windows Vista
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..., access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Using Disk Defragmenter 13 To run more information. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on a monthly schedule, but you can run Disk Defragmenter: 1. After you start Disk Defragmenter, it to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. Follow the on the hard drive...
..., access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Using Disk Defragmenter 13 To run more information. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on a monthly schedule, but you can run Disk Defragmenter: 1. After you start Disk Defragmenter, it to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. Follow the on the hard drive...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... can click the Roll Back Driver option if the device fails after updating the driver. This option rolls back to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this device. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is already showing. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. Look for hardware changes. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical...
... can click the Roll Back Driver option if the device fails after updating the driver. This option rolls back to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this device. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is already showing. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. Look for hardware changes. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... type device manager in the toolbar. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. To use your drivers using Microsoft® Update. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to the Windows operating system and other drivers you may need to get the latest updates for anything requiring drivers. A device driver must be set to automatically check for and install updates for your Internet...
... type device manager in the toolbar. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. To use your drivers using Microsoft® Update. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to the Windows operating system and other drivers you may need to get the latest updates for anything requiring drivers. A device driver must be set to automatically check for and install updates for your Internet...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...19 removing 17 replacing 17 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 14 D device drivers HP drivers 26 Microsoft drivers 26 Disk Cleanup software 13 Disk Defragmenter software 13 disk performance 13 drive light 15 drives caring for 1 hard 17, 19 optical 2 See also hard drive; optical drive L light, drive 15 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 13 Disk Defragmenter 13 O optical disc removing 12 optical drive 2 R region codes, DVD 8 S software Disk Cleanup 13 Disk Defragmenter 13 T troubleshooting burning discs 25 device driver 26 disc play 23, 24 DVD movie play 24 external display 25 HP device drivers 26...
...19 removing 17 replacing 17 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 14 D device drivers HP drivers 26 Microsoft drivers 26 Disk Cleanup software 13 Disk Defragmenter software 13 disk performance 13 drive light 15 drives caring for 1 hard 17, 19 optical 2 See also hard drive; optical drive L light, drive 15 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 13 Disk Defragmenter 13 O optical disc removing 12 optical drive 2 R region codes, DVD 8 S software Disk Cleanup 13 Disk Defragmenter 13 T troubleshooting burning discs 25 device driver 26 disc play 23, 24 DVD movie play 24 external display 25 HP device drivers 26...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. Wireless certification labels are needed. ◦ Model Description (4). This number provides specific information about the computer. This number describes the duration of the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for use. An optional device may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. The regulatory label is the most important number you need to locate documents, drivers, and support...
... network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. Wireless certification labels are needed. ◦ Model Description (4). This number provides specific information about the computer. This number describes the duration of the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for use. An optional device may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. The regulatory label is the most important number you need to locate documents, drivers, and support...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...latch battery release 12 lights bass 3 bass volume down 3 bass volume up 3 battery 4 caps lock 3 Digital Media Slot 8 drive 4 integrated webcam 7 mute 3 num lock 4 optical drive 10 power 3 TouchPad 2 treble 3 treble volume down 3 treble volume up 3 volume down 3 volume mute 3 volume up 3 wireless 4 M media activity buttons, identifying 5 media button, identifying 5 memory module compartment, identifying 12 microphone (audio-in) jack 8 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 15 Mini Card compartment, identifying 12 monitor port, external 11 mute button, identifying 5 mute light, identifying...
...latch battery release 12 lights bass 3 bass volume down 3 bass volume up 3 battery 4 caps lock 3 Digital Media Slot 8 drive 4 integrated webcam 7 mute 3 num lock 4 optical drive 10 power 3 TouchPad 2 treble 3 treble volume down 3 treble volume up 3 volume down 3 volume mute 3 volume up 3 wireless 4 M media activity buttons, identifying 5 media button, identifying 5 memory module compartment, identifying 12 microphone (audio-in) jack 8 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 15 Mini Card compartment, identifying 12 monitor port, external 11 mute button, identifying 5 mute light, identifying...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... default audio playback device according to the computer. You must also determine what type of the HDMI cable to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. Connect the other supported external display. Determining the type of the cable to the video device, according to the HDMI port on the computer keyboard. 14 Chapter 4 Video Connect one HDMI device connected to an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or any other end of graphics card installed on your media program. To connect a video...
... default audio playback device according to the computer. You must also determine what type of the HDMI cable to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. Connect the other supported external display. Determining the type of the cable to the video device, according to the HDMI port on the computer keyboard. 14 Chapter 4 Video Connect one HDMI device connected to an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or any other end of graphics card installed on your media program. To connect a video...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. Windows scans your system for this device. Right-click the optical drive listing to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. NOTE: You can click the Roll Back Driver option if the device fails after updating the driver. In the Device Manager window...
... by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. Windows scans your system for this device. Right-click the optical drive listing to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. NOTE: You can click the Roll Back Driver option if the device fails after updating the driver. In the Device Manager window...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. If prompted to uninstall and reinstall (for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are listed in the following procedures to obtain HP device drivers. 34 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Open your Internet browser, and go to install Microsoft Update. Click Start and type device manager in the toolbar...
... obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. If prompted to uninstall and reinstall (for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are listed in the following procedures to obtain HP device drivers. 34 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Open your Internet browser, and go to install Microsoft Update. Click Start and type device manager in the toolbar...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... initiate Sleep in Hibernation. 1 Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to a hibernation file on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or a button on the hard drive and the computer turns off. Using power-saving states 1 NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection...
... initiate Sleep in Hibernation. 1 Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to a hibernation file on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or a button on the hard drive and the computer turns off. Using power-saving states 1 NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... necessary to Never. 9. To fully charge the battery: 1. The battery light on . 3. or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Record the Turn off the display and Put the computer to sleep settings listed in use, but it charges faster when the computer is off . Change the Turn off . Click Change advanced power settings. 6. Change the On battery setting to calibrate a new battery. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign...
... necessary to Never. 9. To fully charge the battery: 1. The battery light on . 3. or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Record the Turn off the display and Put the computer to sleep settings listed in use, but it charges faster when the computer is off . Change the Turn off . Click Change advanced power settings. 6. Change the On battery setting to calibrate a new battery. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to reenable Hibernation after . 6. Reenter the setting that you recorded for the items in the notification area, and then click More power options. - Click OK. 8. Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is fully charged and the battery light has turned...
... Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to reenable Hibernation after . 6. Reenter the setting that you recorded for the items in the notification area, and then click More power options. - Click OK. 8. Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is fully charged and the battery light has turned...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is possible. 1. The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. Shut down the computer under any of the following emergency procedures in Hibernation, you are connecting an external hardware device...
... replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is possible. 1. The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. Shut down the computer under any of the following emergency procedures in Hibernation, you are connecting an external hardware device...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to SATA AHCI mode Using Sysprep with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Procedures for the SATA Advanced Host Controller (AHCI) Interface. Page 6 Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. To download the latest version of the Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver: http://www8.hp...
... Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to SATA AHCI mode Using Sysprep with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Procedures for the SATA Advanced Host Controller (AHCI) Interface. Page 6 Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. To download the latest version of the Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver: http://www8.hp...
