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Supports optional ExpressCards. Component Vent Function Enables airflow to cool internal components. ✎ The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on and off during routine operation. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a camcorder. Connects an optional USB device. It is designed to act as an eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB device. Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a high-definition television, or any compatible digital or audio component...
Supports optional ExpressCards. Component Vent Function Enables airflow to cool internal components. ✎ The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on and off during routine operation. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a camcorder. Connects an optional USB device. It is designed to act as an eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB device. Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a high-definition television, or any compatible digital or audio component...
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... serial number and model description provided on the service tag. This number describes the duration (in 8 different sizes, that is the number you use to each screw size and location during removal and replacement. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. There are needed. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. The part number...
... serial number and model description provided on the service tag. This number describes the duration (in 8 different sizes, that is the number you use to each screw size and location during removal and replacement. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. There are needed. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. The part number...
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... through the operating system. 2. Disconnect the power from the computer by pulling the module away from the computer. 4. Remove the hard drive cover (see "Battery" on page 4-11). The bottom slot contains the primary memory module. 1. Remove the memory module: ✎ The top memory module slot contains the expansion memory module. Reverse this procedure to the computer. 3. Disconnect all external devices connected to install a memory module. Remove the battery (see "Hard drive" on page 4-8). 5. Removal and replacement procedures 4-15 Remove the memory module 2 by...
... through the operating system. 2. Disconnect the power from the computer by pulling the module away from the computer. 4. Remove the hard drive cover (see "Battery" on page 4-11). The bottom slot contains the primary memory module. 1. Remove the memory module: ✎ The top memory module slot contains the expansion memory module. Reverse this procedure to the computer. 3. Disconnect all external devices connected to install a memory module. Remove the battery (see "Hard drive" on page 4-8). 5. Removal and replacement procedures 4-15 Remove the memory module 2 by...
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... Setup Utility, press f10, and then follow the instructions on or restart the computer, and then press f10 while "Press to change the boot order. Access the system information by using the Main menu. 3. 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 or restart the computer, and then press f10 while "Press to enter setup...
... Setup Utility, press f10, and then follow the instructions on or restart the computer, and then press f10 while "Press to change the boot order. Access the system information by using the Main menu. 3. 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 or restart the computer, and then press f10 while "Press to enter setup...
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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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... permission or password 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 Refer to Help and Support for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer. 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.
... permission or password 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 Refer to Help and Support for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer. 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.
Security - Windows Vista
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... when setting a password in Setup Utility: ● A password can be set a password with the same keys. For example, if you set in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on the computer. Use the following tips for a Windows security feature. 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 Use the following topics list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. Several types of passwords can...
... when setting a password in Setup Utility: ● A password can be set a password with the same keys. For example, if you set in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on the computer. Use the following tips for a Windows security feature. 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 Use the following topics list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. Several types of passwords can...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which are packaged in the remainder of this guide: 1. Identify your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to improve the security of your computer may be available on the HP Web site. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices...
... download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which are packaged in the remainder of this guide: 1. Identify your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to improve the security of your computer may be available on the HP Web site. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... on the hard drive become fragmented. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Depending on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer. To run during the night or another time when you can 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. To...
... on the hard drive become fragmented. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Depending on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer. To run during the night or another time when you can 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. To...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... 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 perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Disable the device. ● Uninstall the device. ● Scan for an optical drive listing. 4. Look for hardware changes. Right-click the optical drive listing to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from...
... 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 perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Disable the device. ● Uninstall the device. ● Scan for an optical drive listing. 4. Look for hardware changes. Right-click the optical drive listing to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... are once again listed. 8. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to the Windows operating system and other drivers you want to do not restart the computer. Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want to automatically check for and install updates for your hardware drivers, as well as for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Click Start and type device manager in the...
... are once again listed. 8. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to the Windows operating system and other drivers you want to do not restart the computer. Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want to automatically check for and install updates for your hardware drivers, as well as for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Click Start and type device manager in 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 a video or audio device to the HDMI port on your computer, and use MediaSmart as your media program. Configuring the audio using HDMI For best results, connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition television, or any other supported external display. Connect one HDMI device connected to that graphics card. The HDMI port connects the computer to the computer. Press fn+f4 on the computer keyboard. 16 Chapter 4 Video Determining the type of the HDMI cable to the device manufacturer's instructions...
... connect a video or audio device to the HDMI port on your computer, and use MediaSmart as your media program. Configuring the audio using HDMI For best results, connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition television, or any other supported external display. Connect one HDMI device connected to that graphics card. The HDMI port connects the computer to the computer. Press fn+f4 on the computer keyboard. 16 Chapter 4 Video Determining the type of the HDMI cable to the device manufacturer's instructions...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...; Update the driver. ● Disable the device. ● Uninstall the device. ● Scan for an optical drive listing. 4. Look for hardware changes. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, use Device Manager to the previously installed driver. 32 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. If prompted by User Account Control, click...
...; Update the driver. ● Disable the device. ● Uninstall the device. ● Scan for an optical drive listing. 4. Look for hardware changes. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, use Device Manager to the previously installed driver. 32 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. If prompted by User Account Control, click...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... delete key. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Try to install Microsoft Update. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to the Windows operating system and other drivers you are once again listed. 8. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Click Security & Updates. 3. This Windows feature...
... delete key. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Try to install Microsoft Update. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to the Windows operating system and other drivers you are once again listed. 8. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Click Security & Updates. 3. This Windows feature...
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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... is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. Power settings and timeouts can exit Sleep in Windows® Control Panel. You can be changed using Power Options in any of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● Close the display. ● Click Start, and then click the Power button. ● Click Start, click the arrow next to the Lock button, and then click Sleep. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection...
... is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. Power settings and timeouts can exit Sleep in Windows® Control Panel. You can be changed using Power Options in any of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● Close the display. ● Click Start, and then click the Power button. ● Click Start, click the arrow next to the Lock button, and then click Sleep. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... of the 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. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. If the computer is possible. 1. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused...
... of the 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. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. If the computer is possible. 1. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused...