Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... . NOTE: On some models, the wireless light is amber when all wireless devices are prompted to , click Set up a connection or network. Type the code, and then click Connect to . 3. NOTE: If no WLANs are listed, you want to connect to enter a network security key, which is a security-enabled WLAN, you , contact your wireless signals travel) depends on . You can access the network, a warning is on connecting your computer to verify...
... . NOTE: On some models, the wireless light is amber when all wireless devices are prompted to , click Set up a connection or network. Type the code, and then click Connect to . 3. NOTE: If no WLANs are listed, you want to connect to enter a network security key, which is a security-enabled WLAN, you , contact your wireless signals travel) depends on . You can access the network, a warning is on connecting your computer to verify...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... device from the Network adapters list. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. For more information. 1. Refer to Help and Support...
... device from the Network adapters list. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. For more information. 1. Refer to Help and Support...
Security - Windows Vista
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... is not case sensitive. ● A password must be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. Several types of passwords can be set , changed, or deleted, it is essential to your information. Passwords can be set and entered with the embedded numeric keypad. 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 2 Using passwords A password is a group of characters that could...
... is not case sensitive. ● A password must be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. Several types of passwords can be set , changed, or deleted, it is essential to your information. Passwords can be set and entered with the embedded numeric keypad. 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 2 Using passwords A password is a group of characters that could...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista
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The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. Closing the Setup Utility You can close the Setup Utility with or without saving changes. ● To close the Setup Utility without saving your changes from LAN" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows. 4 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility or - ◦...
The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. Closing the Setup Utility You can close the Setup Utility with or without saving changes. ● To close the Setup Utility without saving your changes from LAN" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows. 4 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility or - ◦...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. If your permission or password for more information. 2. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to Windows Help for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Install the updates. 1 Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the computer. The BIOS initializes the operating...
... a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. If your permission or password for more information. 2. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to Windows Help for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Install the updates. 1 Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the computer. The BIOS initializes the operating...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... enter. To use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 Updating software b. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for your hard drive. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to download. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. During the download and installation, follow these instructions...
... enter. To use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 Updating software b. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for your hard drive. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to download. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. During the download and installation, follow these instructions...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... your hard drive at any time. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Refer to run more efficiently. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer. After you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
... your hard drive at any time. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Refer to run more efficiently. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer. After you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... for hardware changes. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver: 1. Remove any required drivers. ●...
... for hardware changes. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver: 1. Remove any required drivers. ●...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for anything requiring drivers. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be reinstalled To reinstall a device driver, follow these steps: 1. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Obtaining HP device drivers...
... installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for anything requiring drivers. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be reinstalled To reinstall a device driver, follow these steps: 1. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Obtaining HP device drivers...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... removing 12 CD drive 2 copyright warning 9 DVD burning 11, 25 changing region setting 8 copying 10 playing 6 removing 12 DVD drive 2 DVD region settings 8 DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Lightscribe Drive 3 H hard disk drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 14 installing 19 removing 17 replacing 17 hard drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 14 installing 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...
... removing 12 CD drive 2 copyright warning 9 DVD burning 11, 25 changing region setting 8 copying 10 playing 6 removing 12 DVD drive 2 DVD region settings 8 DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Lightscribe Drive 3 H hard disk drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 14 installing 19 removing 17 replacing 17 hard drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 14 installing 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...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... important number you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. An optional device may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. The service tag label is unique to each product. ◦ Part Number/Product Number (p/n) (3). If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one...
... important number you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. An optional device may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. The service tag label is unique to each product. ◦ Part Number/Product Number (p/n) (3). If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one...
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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... to switch the image between the display devices connected to the HDMI port: 1. Configuring the audio using HDMI For best results, connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to an optional video or audio device, such as your computer, and use MediaSmart as a high-definition television, or any other end of graphics card is installed on your computer ▲ Check the label on your media program. Connecting an HDMI device NOTE...
... to switch the image between the display devices connected to the HDMI port: 1. Configuring the audio using HDMI For best results, connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to an optional video or audio device, such as your computer, and use MediaSmart as a high-definition television, or any other end of graphics card is installed on your computer ▲ Check the label on your media program. Connecting an HDMI device NOTE...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... Roll Back Driver option if the device fails after updating the driver. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is already showing. Look for hardware changes. This option rolls back to troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver: 1. The computer...
... Roll Back Driver option if the device fails after updating the driver. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is already showing. Look for hardware changes. This option rolls back to troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver: 1. The computer...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... showing. 5. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to install Microsoft Update. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be reinstalled To reinstall a device driver, follow these steps: 1. To use your Internet browser, and go...
... showing. 5. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to install Microsoft Update. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be reinstalled To reinstall a device driver, follow these steps: 1. To use your Internet browser, and go...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... be changed using Power Options in Hibernation. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or a button on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to a disc or an external media card. Your work is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. 1 Setting power options Using power-saving...
... be changed using Power Options in Hibernation. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or a button on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to a disc or an external media card. Your work is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. 1 Setting power options Using power-saving...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... battery light on the computer turns on the computer turns off or in battery run time Even if a battery is heavily used, it charges faster when the computer is also not necessary to sleep settings listed in the notification area, and then click More power options. - Leave the computer plugged into external power. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Click Change advanced power settings. 6. Change the...
... battery light on the computer turns on the computer turns off or in battery run time Even if a battery is heavily used, it charges faster when the computer is also not necessary to sleep settings listed in the notification area, and then click More power options. - Leave the computer plugged into external power. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Click Change advanced power settings. 6. Change the...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... battery: 1. or - When the battery is recharged, the battery light on when the battery is off . You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is fully charged and the battery light has turned off. Reenter the settings that you recorded for On battery. 7. Click OK. 8. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Click the plus sign next to Sleep...
... battery: 1. or - When the battery is recharged, the battery light on when the battery is off . You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is fully charged and the battery light has turned off. Reenter the settings that you recorded for On battery. 7. Click OK. 8. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Click the plus sign next to Sleep...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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Save your work and close all open programs. 2. If the computer is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for an extended period To shut down the computer, follow these steps: NOTE: If the computer is in the Sleep state or in...
Save your work and close all open programs. 2. If the computer is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for an extended period To shut down the computer, follow these steps: NOTE: If the computer is in the Sleep state or in...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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.../docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for notebook PC models that are released to SATA AHCI mode Using Sysprep with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Page 6 Procedures for adding SATA drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to address known issues. Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with...
.../docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for notebook PC models that are released to SATA AHCI mode Using Sysprep with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Page 6 Procedures for adding SATA drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to address known issues. Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with...