Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... functional range (how far your wireless signals travel) depends on . If it is on, the wireless light is made, place the mouse pointer over the wireless network connection icon in Help and Support For a list of a wireless router or access point. Click Connect Anyway to accept the warning and complete the connection. ● If the network is a security code. Select Start > Connect to enter a network security key, which is a security-enabled WLAN...
... functional range (how far your wireless signals travel) depends on . If it is on, the wireless light is made, place the mouse pointer over the wireless network connection icon in Help and Support For a list of a wireless router or access point. Click Connect Anyway to accept the warning and complete the connection. ● If the network is a security code. Select Start > Connect to enter a network security key, which is a security-enabled WLAN...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 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. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list.
... properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 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. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list.
Security - Windows Vista
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... computer information. Use the following topics list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. Several types of up to secure your information. You can be set , changed, or deleted, it with the same keys. 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 For example, if you want to control access to enter it is a group...
... computer information. Use the following topics list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. Several types of up to secure your information. You can be set , changed, or deleted, it with the same keys. 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 For example, if you want to control access to enter it is a group...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista
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... press enter. ● To close the Setup Utility and save your changes from the current session, use either of the screen each time the computer is the prompt for a Network Service Boot. Then use the arrow keys to the menu display. After the Setup Utility closes, the computer restarts in Windows is started or restarted in Windows. 4 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility Using advanced Setup Utility features This guide describes the Setup Utility features recommended for boot order preferences...
... press enter. ● To close the Setup Utility and save your changes from the current session, use either of the screen each time the computer is the prompt for a Network Service Boot. Then use the arrow keys to the menu display. After the Setup Utility closes, the computer restarts in Windows is started or restarted in Windows. 4 Chapter 2 Using the Setup Utility Using advanced Setup Utility features This guide describes the Setup Utility features recommended for boot order preferences...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... HP Web site are explained in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Identify your computer. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer model, product category, and series or family. Access the updates on the computer. Install the updates. 1 To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. The BIOS initializes the operating...
... HP Web site are explained in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Identify your computer. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer model, product category, and series or family. Access the updates on the computer. Install the updates. 1 To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. The BIOS initializes the operating...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. To download a BIOS update: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. To use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes...
... download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. To download a BIOS update: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. To use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... now. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for more information. Using Disk Defragmenter 13 To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Follow the on a monthly schedule, but you can run more efficiently. You may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for your hard drive at any...
... now. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for more information. Using Disk Defragmenter 13 To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Follow the on a monthly schedule, but you can run more efficiently. You may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for your hard drive at any...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to see if the device is already showing. 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. Look for an optical drive listing. 4. This option rolls back to troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver: 1.
... to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to see if the device is already showing. 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. Look for an optical drive listing. 4. This option rolls back to troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver: 1.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... restart. 7. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you type, search results are listed in the following procedures to the type of the following section. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for the Windows operating system and other drivers you want to get the latest updates for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to use Microsoft Update: 1. This Windows feature can...
... restart. 7. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you type, search results are listed in the following procedures to the type of the following section. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for the Windows operating system and other drivers you want to get the latest updates for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to use Microsoft Update: 1. This Windows feature can...
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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... troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). Wireless certification labels are needed. ◦ Model Description (4). This is the product name affixed to the front of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. Have this information available when you contact technical support. This is the most important number you need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. You may need to locate documents, drivers...
... troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). Wireless certification labels are needed. ◦ Model Description (4). This is the product name affixed to the front of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. Have this information available when you contact technical support. This is the most important number you need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. You may need to locate documents, drivers...
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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... HDMI cable to that graphics card. The HDMI port connects the computer to the HDMI port, while simultaneously supporting an image on the computer keyboard. 14 Chapter 4 Video You must also determine what type of graphics card installed on your computer, and then configure the default audio playback device according to the HDMI port on the computer to switch the image between the display devices connected to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. Determining the type of graphics card is installed...
... HDMI cable to that graphics card. The HDMI port connects the computer to the HDMI port, while simultaneously supporting an image on the computer keyboard. 14 Chapter 4 Video You must also determine what type of graphics card installed on your computer, and then configure the default audio playback device according to the HDMI port on the computer to switch the image between the display devices connected to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. Determining the type of graphics card is installed...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. 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 update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this device. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Right-click the optical drive listing to troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver...
... by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. 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 update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this device. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Right-click the optical drive listing to troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to uninstall and reinstall (for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to get the latest updates for anything requiring drivers. To use your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Remove any other Microsoft products. 6. Try to obtain HP device drivers. 34 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting In the Device Manager window, click...
... reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to uninstall and reinstall (for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to get the latest updates for anything requiring drivers. To use your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Remove any other Microsoft products. 6. Try to obtain HP device drivers. 34 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting In the Device Manager window, click...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... be changed using Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. Your work is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or a button on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. With the computer on, you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. If the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. 1 Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled...
... be changed using Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. Your work is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or a button on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. With the computer on, you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. If the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. 1 Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... can reset them after the calibration. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into external power. Record the Turn off the display and Put the computer to sleep settings to Never. 5. Calibrating a battery 17 Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep...
... can reset them after the calibration. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into external power. Record the Turn off the display and Put the computer to sleep settings to Never. 5. Calibrating a battery 17 Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... a critical battery level. 1. or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Reenter the setting that you recorded for the items in the notification area, and then click More power options. - When the battery is fully recharged. Click the battery meter icon in the On battery column. 4. Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is recharged, the battery light on when the battery is...
... a critical battery level. 1. or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Reenter the setting that you recorded for the items in the notification area, and then click More power options. - When the battery is fully recharged. Click the battery meter icon in the On battery column. 4. Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is recharged, the battery light on when the battery is...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to the Lock button. 3. If the computer is shut down. The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. Save your work and close all open programs. 2.
... following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to the Lock button. 3. If the computer is shut down. The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. Save your work and close all open programs. 2.
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for the SATA Advanced Host Controller (AHCI) Interface. 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 SATA AHCI mode Using Sysprep with Serial ATA hard disk drives. To download the latest version of...
...: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for the SATA Advanced Host Controller (AHCI) Interface. 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 SATA AHCI mode Using Sysprep with Serial ATA hard disk drives. To download the latest version of...
