HP HDX 18 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... digital or audio component. Connects an optional USB device. Component Vent Function Enables airflow to cool internal components. ✎ The computer fan starts up automatically to act as a camcorder. The term expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion port. Supports optional ExpressCards. Left-side components Item Component 1 Security cable slot 2 External monitor port 3 Expansion port 3 4 RJ-45 (network) jack 5 HDMI port 6 eSATA/USB port 7 USB port 8 1394 port 9 ExpressCard slot Rear component Function Attaches an optional security cable to the computer...
... digital or audio component. Connects an optional USB device. Component Vent Function Enables airflow to cool internal components. ✎ The computer fan starts up automatically to act as a camcorder. The term expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion port. Supports optional ExpressCards. Left-side components Item Component 1 Security cable slot 2 External monitor port 3 Expansion port 3 4 RJ-45 (network) jack 5 HDMI port 6 eSATA/USB port 7 USB port 8 1394 port 9 ExpressCard slot Rear component Function Attaches an optional security cable to the computer...
HP HDX 18 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... 2 Serial number (s/n) 3 Part number/Product number (p/n) 4 Model description 5 Warranty period Description This is an alphanumeric identifier that must be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing the computer. There are needed. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. This is the product name affixed to the front of your computer. This number describes the duration (in 8 different sizes, that is the number you use...
... 2 Serial number (s/n) 3 Part number/Product number (p/n) 4 Model description 5 Warranty period Description This is an alphanumeric identifier that must be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing the computer. There are needed. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. This is the product name affixed to the front of your computer. This number describes the duration (in 8 different sizes, that is the number you use...
HP HDX 18 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... top memory module slot contains the expansion memory module. Disconnect all external devices connected to install a memory module. Spread the retaining tabs 1 on , and then shut it down the computer. Remove the memory module 2 by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the...
... top memory module slot contains the expansion memory module. Disconnect all external devices connected to install a memory module. Spread the retaining tabs 1 on , and then shut it down the computer. Remove the memory module 2 by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the...
HP HDX 18 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... to enter setup" is already running , begin at step 2. 1. If the Setup Utility is displayed in Windows. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for a Network Service Boot. Setup Utility 5-2 Access the system information by using the Main menu. 3. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press enter to save your preferences and exit the Setup Utility, press f10, and then follow the instructions on...
... to enter setup" is already running , begin at step 2. 1. If the Setup Utility is displayed in Windows. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for a Network Service Boot. Setup Utility 5-2 Access the system information by using the Main menu. 3. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press enter to save your preferences and exit the Setup Utility, press f10, and then follow the instructions on...
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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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... 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. Refer to Help and Support for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to improve the security of your computer. For more information. 1. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Cannot connect...
... 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. Refer to Help and Support for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to improve the security of your computer. For more information. 1. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Cannot connect...
Security - Windows Vista
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... could be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. Use the following topics list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. A password set , depending on the computer. You can be entered at a Windows prompt. NOTE: Select models include a separate numeric keypad, which functions exactly like the keyboard number keys. ● A password must be set , changed, or deleted, it with the same keys. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are set and entered with the...
... could be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. Use the following topics list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. A password set , depending on the computer. You can be entered at a Windows prompt. NOTE: Select models include a separate numeric keypad, which functions exactly like the keyboard number keys. ● A password must be set , changed, or deleted, it with the same keys. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are set and entered with the...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Install the updates. 1 Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which are packaged in the remainder of this guide: 1. 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. You may be prompted for your computer model, product category, and series...
... software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Install the updates. 1 Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which are packaged in the remainder of this guide: 1. 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. You may be prompted for your computer model, product category, and series...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Follow the on the hard drive so that you can defragment your computer manually at least once a month. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions. 14 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive...
... safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Follow the on the hard drive so that you can defragment your computer manually at least once a month. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions. 14 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... previously installed driver. 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 see if the device is already showing. This option rolls back to troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver: 1. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs...
... previously installed driver. 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 see if the device is already showing. This option rolls back to troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver: 1. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... for and install updates for your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to delete. 6. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using the procedures in the pane above the box. 3. Remove any other drivers you want to install Microsoft Update. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to next to the type of the...
... for and install updates for your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to delete. 6. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using the procedures in the pane above the box. 3. Remove any other drivers you want to install Microsoft Update. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to next to the type of the...
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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Connect the other supported external display. Configuring the audio using HDMI For best results, connect an audio or video device, such as your media program. Determining the type of the cable to the video device, according to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. Connect one HDMI device connected to that graphics card. Connecting an HDMI device NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separately), available from most electronics retailers. The HDMI port connects the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as a ...
Connect the other supported external display. Configuring the audio using HDMI For best results, connect an audio or video device, such as your media program. Determining the type of the cable to the video device, according to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. Connect one HDMI device connected to that graphics card. Connecting an HDMI device NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separately), available from most electronics retailers. The HDMI port connects the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as a ...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... drive, use Device Manager to the previously installed driver. 32 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Windows scans your system for this device. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. 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 installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. This option rolls back to troubleshoot the device and then update...
... drive, use Device Manager to the previously installed driver. 32 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Windows scans your system for this device. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. 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 installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. This option rolls back to troubleshoot the device and then update...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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Remove any other drivers you want to obtain HP device drivers. 36 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting If prompted by using the procedures in the Start Search box. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to uninstall and reinstall (for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. In the...
Remove any other drivers you want to obtain HP device drivers. 36 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting If prompted by using the procedures in the Start Search box. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to uninstall and reinstall (for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. In the...
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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... 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. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to a disc or an external media card. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is set at the factory: Sleep...
... 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. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to a disc or an external media card. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is set at the factory: Sleep...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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Click Start, and then click the arrow next to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. 21 Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Click Shut Down. Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ●...
Click Start, and then click the arrow next to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. 21 Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Click Shut Down. Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ●...