HP HDX 18 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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.... Connects a network cable. Supports optional ExpressCards. The term expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion port. Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as an eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB device. Connects an optional USB device. Component Vent Function Enables airflow to cool internal components. ✎ The computer fan starts up automatically to an optional docking device or optional expansion product. ✎ The computer has only one expansion port. External component identification 2-8 Connects an external VGA monitor or...
.... Connects a network cable. Supports optional ExpressCards. The term expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion port. Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as an eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB device. Connects an optional USB device. Component Vent Function Enables airflow to cool internal components. ✎ The computer fan starts up automatically to an optional docking device or optional expansion product. ✎ The computer has only one expansion port. External component identification 2-8 Connects an external VGA monitor or...
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... affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. This is the number you use to the front of the warranty period for your computer. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. Make special note of each product. Service tag When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model description provided on the service tag. The part number helps a service technician...
... affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. This is the number you use to the front of the warranty period for your computer. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. Make special note of each product. Service tag When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model description provided on the service tag. The part number helps a service technician...
HP HDX 18 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... primary memory module. 1. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to install a memory module. Remove the battery (see "Hard drive" on each side of the memory module slot to prevent incorrect insertion into the memory module slot. Remove the memory module: ✎ The top memory module slot contains the expansion memory module. Reverse this procedure to the computer. 3. Remove the hard drive cover (see "Battery" on , and then shut it down the computer. Remove the memory module 2 by first unplugging the power...
... primary memory module. 1. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to install a memory module. Remove the battery (see "Hard drive" on each side of the memory module slot to prevent incorrect insertion into the memory module slot. Remove the memory module: ✎ The top memory module slot contains the expansion memory module. Reverse this procedure to the computer. 3. Remove the hard drive cover (see "Battery" on , and then shut it down the computer. Remove the memory module 2 by first unplugging the power...
HP HDX 18 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...; Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings. The " to Help and Support, which is accessible only when the computer is already running , begin at step 2. 1. Setup Utility 5-2 If the Setup Utility is started or restarted in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. Using advanced Setup Utility features This guide describes the Setup Utility features recommended for boot order preferences...
...; Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings. The " to Help and Support, which is accessible only when the computer is already running , begin at step 2. 1. Setup Utility 5-2 If the Setup Utility is started or restarted in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. Using advanced Setup Utility features This guide describes the Setup Utility features recommended for boot order preferences...
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... support 5-4 LED board cable, removal 4-29 left-side components 2-8 light components 2-5 lights battery 2-5 caps lock 2-5 Digital Media Slot 2-7 drive 2-5 num lock 2-5 optical drive 2-7 power 2-5 TouchPad 2-6 treble/bass down 2-5 treble/bass up 2-5 volume down 2-5 volume mute 2-5 volume up 2-5 wireless 2-5 M Main menu, Setup Utility 5-3 mass storage devices illustrated 3-8 spare part numbers 3-8 media button 2-2 memory module removal 4-15 spare part numbers 3-5, 3-13, 3-14, 4-15 memory product description 1-1 Index microphone locations 2-1 product description 1-2 microphone jack connector...
... support 5-4 LED board cable, removal 4-29 left-side components 2-8 light components 2-5 lights battery 2-5 caps lock 2-5 Digital Media Slot 2-7 drive 2-5 num lock 2-5 optical drive 2-7 power 2-5 TouchPad 2-6 treble/bass down 2-5 treble/bass up 2-5 volume down 2-5 volume mute 2-5 volume up 2-5 wireless 2-5 M Main menu, Setup Utility 5-3 mass storage devices illustrated 3-8 spare part numbers 3-8 media button 2-2 memory module removal 4-15 spare part numbers 3-5, 3-13, 3-14, 4-15 memory product description 1-1 Index microphone locations 2-1 product description 1-2 microphone jack connector...
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...card 1-3 graphics 1-1 hard drive 1-2 keyboard 1-4 memory 1-1 microphone 1-2 modem 1-3 operating system 1-4 optical drive 1-2 pointing device 1-4 ports 1-4 power requirements 1-4 processor 1-1 security 1-4 serviceability 1-4 TV tuner 1-3 webcam 1-3 wireless 1-3 product name 1-1, 3-1, 4-6 R rear components 2-8 recovery discs, creating 8-1 recycling battery 11-1 display components 11-1 remote control, spare part numbers 3-10, 3-11 restore points 8-3 Index restoring default settings in the Setup Utility 5-2 right-side components 2-7 RJ-45 jack connector pinout 9-4 location 2-8 RTC battery removal...
...card 1-3 graphics 1-1 hard drive 1-2 keyboard 1-4 memory 1-1 microphone 1-2 modem 1-3 operating system 1-4 optical drive 1-2 pointing device 1-4 ports 1-4 power requirements 1-4 processor 1-1 security 1-4 serviceability 1-4 TV tuner 1-3 webcam 1-3 wireless 1-3 product name 1-1, 3-1, 4-6 R rear components 2-8 recovery discs, creating 8-1 recycling battery 11-1 display components 11-1 remote control, spare part numbers 3-10, 3-11 restore points 8-3 Index restoring default settings in the Setup Utility 5-2 right-side components 2-7 RJ-45 jack connector pinout 9-4 location 2-8 RTC battery removal...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems
... computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems
Security - Windows Vista
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... keys. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Use the following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility: ● A password can be any combination of up to 8 letters and numbers and is not case sensitive. ● A password must be set in Windows or in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on the computer. The following tips for creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords...
... keys. Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Use the following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility: ● A password can be any combination of up to 8 letters and numbers and is not case sensitive. ● A password must be set in Windows or in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on the computer. The following tips for creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to Windows Help for more information. 2. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer may be available on the HP...
... utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to Windows Help for more information. 2. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer may be available on the HP...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run more efficiently. You may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may want to run during the night or another time when you can run on -screen instructions. 14 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance Refer to complete. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control...
... can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run more efficiently. You may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may want to run during the night or another time when you can run on -screen instructions. 14 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance Refer to complete. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to the previously installed driver. This option rolls back 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 an optical drive listing. 4. The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 The computer does not detect the optical drive...
... Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to the previously installed driver. This option rolls back 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 an optical drive listing. 4. The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 The computer does not detect the optical drive...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... drivers are prompted to update your hardware drivers, as well as for hardware changes icon in the pane above the box. 3. Click Security & Updates. 3. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Repeat for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to obtain HP device drivers. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting A device driver must be set to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Remove...
... drivers are prompted to update your hardware drivers, as well as for hardware changes icon in the pane above the box. 3. Click Security & Updates. 3. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Repeat for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to obtain HP device drivers. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting A device driver must be set to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Remove...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... 11 playing 7 removing 13 DVD drive 3 DVD region settings 9 H hard disk drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 installing 19 removing 18 replacing 18 hard drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 installing 19 removing 18 replacing 18 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 L light, drive 16 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 14 Disk Defragmenter 14 O optical disc removing 13 optical drive 3 R region codes, DVD 9 S software Disk Cleanup 14 Disk Defragmenter 14 T troubleshooting burning discs 27 device driver 28 disc play 24, 25 DVD movie play 25 external display 26 HP device drivers 28...
... 11 playing 7 removing 13 DVD drive 3 DVD region settings 9 H hard disk drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 installing 19 removing 18 replacing 18 hard drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 installing 19 removing 18 replacing 18 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 L light, drive 16 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 14 Disk Defragmenter 14 O optical disc removing 13 optical drive 3 R region codes, DVD 9 S software Disk Cleanup 14 Disk Defragmenter 14 T troubleshooting burning discs 27 device driver 28 disc play 24, 25 DVD movie play 25 external display 26 HP device drivers 28...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...bass 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 down 3 treble up 3 volume down 3 volume mute 3 volume up 3 wireless 3 M media activity buttons, identifying 5 media button, identifying 5 memory module 12 microphone (audio-in) jack 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 15 Mini Card compartment, identifying 12 monitor port, external 11 mute button, identifying 5 mute light, identifying 3 N next/fast forward button, identifying 5 num lock light, identifying 4 O operating system Microsoft...
...bass 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 down 3 treble up 3 volume down 3 volume mute 3 volume up 3 wireless 3 M media activity buttons, identifying 5 media button, identifying 5 memory module 12 microphone (audio-in) jack 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 15 Mini Card compartment, identifying 12 monitor port, external 11 mute button, identifying 5 mute light, identifying 3 N next/fast forward button, identifying 5 num lock light, identifying 4 O operating system Microsoft...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... graphics card installed on your computer, and then configure the default audio playback device according to the HDMI port, while simultaneously supporting an image on the computer to switch the image between the display devices connected to the HDMI port: 1. Press fn+f4 on the computer display or any compatible digital or audio component. Determining the type of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the computer keyboard. 16 Chapter 4 Video The HDMI port connects the...
... graphics card installed on your computer, and then configure the default audio playback device according to the HDMI port, while simultaneously supporting an image on the computer to switch the image between the display devices connected to the HDMI port: 1. Press fn+f4 on the computer display or any compatible digital or audio component. Determining the type of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the computer keyboard. 16 Chapter 4 Video The HDMI port connects the...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... 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. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is already showing. If prompted by User Account Control...
... 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. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is already showing. If prompted by User Account Control...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... User Account Control, click Continue. 4. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Open your Internet browser, and go to the type of the following section. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any discs from the optical drive. 2. To use your device. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. Obtaining HP device drivers...
... User Account Control, click Continue. 4. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Open your Internet browser, and go to the type of the following section. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any discs from the optical drive. 2. To use your device. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. Obtaining HP device drivers...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... changing region setting 24 playing 22 removing 27 DVD drive 21 DVD region settings 24 E earbuds 3 external audio devices, connecting 12 external monitor port 15 H HDMI configuring 16 connecting 16 HDMI port 16 headphone (audio-out) jacks 3 headphones 3 high-definition devices, connecting 16 I internal digital dual array microphones, identifying 2 issues, resolving 31 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 3 audio-out (headphone) 3 TV antenna/cable 2 M media activity buttons 7 media activity hotkeys 8 media button 4 MediaSmart starting 4, 9 using 9 MediaSmart software 9 microphones, internal 2 monitor...
... changing region setting 24 playing 22 removing 27 DVD drive 21 DVD region settings 24 E earbuds 3 external audio devices, connecting 12 external monitor port 15 H HDMI configuring 16 connecting 16 HDMI port 16 headphone (audio-out) jacks 3 headphones 3 high-definition devices, connecting 16 I internal digital dual array microphones, identifying 2 issues, resolving 31 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 3 audio-out (headphone) 3 TV antenna/cable 2 M media activity buttons 7 media activity hotkeys 8 media button 4 MediaSmart starting 4, 9 using 9 MediaSmart software 9 microphones, internal 2 monitor...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... turns off. Your work is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. 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 networking connection or perform any of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is set at the factory: Sleep...
... turns off. Your work is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. 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 networking connection or perform any of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is set at the factory: Sleep...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to the Lock button. 3. Click Shut Down. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. 21 If the computer is possible. 1. Save your work and close all open...
... are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to the Lock button. 3. Click Shut Down. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. 21 If the computer is possible. 1. Save your work and close all open...