HP HDX 18 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... type of expansion port. 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 cycle on and off during routine operation. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects the computer to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Connects a network cable. Connects an optional video or audio device...
... type of expansion port. 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 cycle on and off during routine operation. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects the computer to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Connects a network cable. Connects an optional video or audio device...
HP HDX 18 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... computer. This is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. 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 to each screw size and location during removal and replacement. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. This is unique to determine what...
... computer. This is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. 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 to each screw size and location during removal and replacement. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. This is unique to determine what...
HP HDX 18 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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Disconnect the power from the computer by pulling the module away from the slot at an angle. ✎ Memory modules are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 4-8). 5. Reverse this procedure to the computer. 3. Disconnect all external devices connected to install a memory module. Remove the hard drive cover (see "Battery" on , and then shut it down the computer. If you are...
Disconnect the power from the computer by pulling the module away from the slot at an angle. ✎ Memory modules are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 4-8). 5. Reverse this procedure to the computer. 3. Disconnect all external devices connected to install a memory module. Remove the hard drive cover (see "Battery" on , and then shut it down the computer. If you are...
HP HDX 18 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. (The computer restarts in Windows.) Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to change boot order" message that is displayed in Windows is started or restarted in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot...
... Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. (The computer restarts in Windows.) Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to change boot order" message that is displayed in Windows is started or restarted in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot...
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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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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 Help and Support for more information. 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. For more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to...
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 Help and Support for more information. 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. For more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to...
Security - Windows Vista
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... the embedded numeric keypad. NOTE: Select models include a separate numeric keypad, which functions exactly like the keyboard number keys. ● A password must be entered at a Windows prompt. A password set in Windows must be set and entered 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 You can also use your name or other personal information...
... the embedded numeric keypad. NOTE: Select models include a separate numeric keypad, which functions exactly like the keyboard number keys. ● A password must be entered at a Windows prompt. A password set in Windows must be set and entered 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 You can also use your name or other personal information...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... utilities, or changing Windows settings. If your permission or password for your computer is stored on the HP Web site. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates...
... utilities, or changing Windows settings. If your permission or password for your computer is stored on the HP Web site. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates...
Drives - Windows Vista
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You may set it works without supervision. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you do not need access to your computer. HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at least once a month. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. You may take more efficiently. After you can safely delete to free up disk space and help...
You may set it works without supervision. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you do not need access to your computer. HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at least once a month. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. You may take more efficiently. After you can safely delete to free up disk space and help...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... detect the optical drive, use Device Manager to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to the previously installed driver. Right-click the optical drive listing to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Disable the device. ● Uninstall the device. ● Scan for an optical drive listing. 4. Look for hardware changes. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. In the Device Manager window, click the...
... detect the optical drive, use Device Manager to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to the previously installed driver. Right-click the optical drive listing to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Disable the device. ● Uninstall the device. ● Scan for an optical drive listing. 4. Look for hardware changes. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. In the Device Manager window, click the...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Click Start and type device manager in the toolbar. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. Open your Internet browser, and go to install Microsoft Update. A device driver must be set to automatically check for and install updates for your hardware drivers, as well as for updates to the Windows operating system and...
... example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Click Start and type device manager in the toolbar. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. Open your Internet browser, and go to install Microsoft Update. A device driver must be set to automatically check for and install updates for your hardware drivers, as well as for updates to the Windows operating system and...
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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... card. Connect the other supported external display. To connect a video or audio device to the computer. Press fn+f4 on your computer, and then configure the default audio playback device according to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. The computer includes an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. You must also determine what type of graphics card installed on your media program. The HDMI port connects the computer to the HDMI port on the computer keyboard. 16 Chapter 4 Video Configuring the audio using HDMI...
... card. Connect the other supported external display. To connect a video or audio device to the computer. Press fn+f4 on your computer, and then configure the default audio playback device according to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. The computer includes an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. You must also determine what type of graphics card installed on your media program. The HDMI port connects the computer to the HDMI port on the computer keyboard. 16 Chapter 4 Video Configuring the audio using HDMI...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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..., use Device Manager to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this device. Look for hardware changes. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. 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 troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager...
..., use Device Manager to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this device. Look for hardware changes. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. 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 troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... for installed hardware and installs default drivers for anything requiring drivers. As you may need to update your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using the procedures in the Start Search box. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you type, search results are once again listed. 8. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers...
... for installed hardware and installs default drivers for anything requiring drivers. As you may need to update your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using the procedures in the Start Search box. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you type, search results are once again listed. 8. Obtaining Microsoft 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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... Power button. ● Click Start, click the arrow next to a disc or an external media card. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is saved to memory, letting you can be changed using Power Options in any computer functions while the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. With the computer on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio...
... Power button. ● Click Start, click the arrow next to a disc or an external media card. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is saved to memory, letting you can be changed using Power Options in any computer functions while the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. With the computer on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following emergency procedures in Hibernation, you are connecting an external hardware device...
... open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following emergency procedures in Hibernation, you are connecting an external hardware device...