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The term expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion port. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as an eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB device. External component identification 2-8 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. ✎ The security cable is normal for the internal fan to act as a deterrent, but it may...
The term expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion port. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as an eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB device. External component identification 2-8 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. ✎ The security cable is normal for the internal fan to act as a deterrent, but it may...
HP HDX 18 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... alphanumeric identifier that must be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing the computer. This is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. Item Component 1 Product name 2 Serial number (s/n) 3 Part number/Product number (p/n) 4 Model description 5 Warranty period Description This is the number you use to the front of each product. Removal and replacement procedures 4-6 This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components.
... alphanumeric identifier that must be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing the computer. This is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. Item Component 1 Product name 2 Serial number (s/n) 3 Part number/Product number (p/n) 4 Model description 5 Warranty period Description This is the number you use to the front of each product. Removal and replacement procedures 4-6 This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components.
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... (667-MHz, PC2-6400, 1-DIMM) Spare part number 510402-001 510401-001 510400-001 506591-001 497693-001 497692-001 Before removing the memory module, follow these steps: 1. Removal and replacement procedures 4-15 Shut down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to install a memory module. Remove the hard drive cover (see "Battery" on each side of the module opposite the slot rises away from the computer. 4. Reverse this...
... (667-MHz, PC2-6400, 1-DIMM) Spare part number 510402-001 510401-001 510400-001 506591-001 497693-001 497692-001 Before removing the memory module, follow these steps: 1. Removal and replacement procedures 4-15 Shut down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to install a memory module. Remove the hard drive cover (see "Battery" on each side of the module opposite the slot rises away from the computer. 4. Reverse this...
HP HDX 18 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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.... 4. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. 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. The "Press to change the boot order. Access the system information by using the Main menu. 3. Setup Utility 5-2 Select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press enter. 3. To exit the Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to...
.... 4. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. 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. The "Press to change the boot order. Access the system information by using the Main menu. 3. Setup Utility 5-2 Select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press enter. 3. To exit the Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to...
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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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... 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list...
... 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list...
Security - Windows Vista
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.... You can use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set by an outsider. NOTE: Select models include a separate numeric keypad, which functions exactly like the keyboard number keys. ● A password must be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. 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 Passwords can be any...
.... You can use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set by an outsider. NOTE: Select models include a separate numeric keypad, which functions exactly like the keyboard number keys. ● A password must be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. 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 Passwords can be any...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... prompted for your computer model, product category, and series or family. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. Install the updates. 1 To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Identify your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings.
... prompted for your computer model, product category, and series or family. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. Install the updates. 1 To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Identify your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to complete. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. You may take more efficiently. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Click Defragment...
... that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to complete. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. You may take more efficiently. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Click Defragment...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...; 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. ● Click Properties to see if the device is already showing. Windows scans your system 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. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. The...
...; 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. ● Click Properties to see if the device is already showing. Windows scans your system 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. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. The...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... to use Microsoft Update: 1. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for anything requiring drivers. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for updates to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. As you are listed in the Start Search box. Reopen Device Manager, if...
... to use Microsoft Update: 1. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for anything requiring drivers. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for updates to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. As you are listed in the Start Search box. Reopen Device Manager, if...
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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... media program. You must also determine what type of graphics card installed on your computer ▲ Check the label on your computer, and use MediaSmart as your computer, and then configure the default audio playback device according to the HDMI port: 1. To connect a video or audio device to that graphics card. Press fn+f4 on the computer display or any compatible digital or audio component. Connect the other supported external display. Configuring the audio using HDMI...
... media program. You must also determine what type of graphics card installed on your computer ▲ Check the label on your computer, and use MediaSmart as your computer, and then configure the default audio playback device according to the HDMI port: 1. To connect a video or audio device to that graphics card. Press fn+f4 on the computer display or any compatible digital or audio component. Connect the other supported external display. Configuring the audio using HDMI...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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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. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, use Device Manager to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this device. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. Right-click the optical drive listing to the previously installed driver. 32 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This option rolls back to...
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. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, use Device Manager to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this device. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. Right-click the optical drive listing to the previously installed driver. 32 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This option rolls back to...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... a listed driver, and press the delete key. Windows scans your Internet browser, and go to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. If uninstalling and 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 install Microsoft Update. Follow the on ), unless a minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. Click Start and type device manager in...
... a listed driver, and press the delete key. Windows scans your Internet browser, and go to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. If uninstalling and 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 install Microsoft Update. Follow the on ), unless a minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. Click Start and type device manager in...
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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... can be changed using Power Options in Windows® Control Panel. NOTE: You cannot initiate any computer functions while the computer is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or a button on , you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. If the computer is saved to the Lock button, and then click Sleep. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Power settings and timeouts...
... can be changed using Power Options in Windows® Control Panel. NOTE: You cannot initiate any computer functions while the computer is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or a button on , you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. If the computer is saved to the Lock button, and then click Sleep. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Power settings and timeouts...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... Start, and then click the arrow next to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for an extended period To shut down . Shut down the computer under any of the following emergency procedures in Hibernation, you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to the Lock button. 3. Save your work and close all open...
... Start, and then click the arrow next to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for an extended period To shut down . Shut down the computer under any of the following emergency procedures in Hibernation, you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to the Lock button. 3. Save your work and close all open...