HP HDX 18 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... 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 an optional docking device or optional expansion product. ✎ The computer has only one expansion port. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as an eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB device. Component Vent Function Enables airflow to cool...
... 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 an optional docking device or optional expansion product. ✎ The computer has only one expansion port. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as an eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB device. Component Vent Function Enables airflow to cool...
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.... Removal and replacement procedures 4-6 There are needed. 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 the warranty period for your computer. This is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. Make special note of each product. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware...
.... Removal and replacement procedures 4-6 There are needed. 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 the warranty period for your computer. This is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. Make special note of each product. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware...
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...; Memory modules are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 4-11). Disconnect the power from the computer by pulling the module away from the computer.) 2. Reverse this procedure to the computer. 3. Remove the hard drive cover (see "Battery" on each side of the memory module slot to prevent incorrect insertion into the memory module slot. Shut down through the operating...
...; Memory modules are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 4-11). Disconnect the power from the computer by pulling the module away from the computer.) 2. Reverse this procedure to the computer. 3. Remove the hard drive cover (see "Battery" on each side of the memory module slot to prevent incorrect insertion into the memory module slot. Shut down through the operating...
HP HDX 18 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... 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 restore the Setup Utility default settings. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. Using advanced Setup Utility features This guide describes the Setup Utility features recommended for advanced users only, refer to enter setup" is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. The "Press to change the boot order...
... 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 restore the Setup Utility default settings. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. Using advanced Setup Utility features This guide describes the Setup Utility features recommended for advanced users only, refer to enter setup" is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. The "Press to change the boot order...
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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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... your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. The listing for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. For more information. 1.
... your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. The listing for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. For more information. 1.
Security - Windows Vista
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... sensitive. ● A password must be set and entered with the embedded numeric keypad. For example, if you set a password with keyboard number keys, your password will not be recognized if you choose to your information. Use the following topics list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. 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 A password set in a file...
... sensitive. ● A password must be set and entered with the embedded numeric keypad. For example, if you set a password with keyboard number keys, your password will not be recognized if you choose to your information. Use the following topics list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. 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 A password set in a file...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Prepare for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site are explained in compressed files called SoftPaqs. If your computer model, product category, and series or family. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Most software and BIOS updates on...
... information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Prepare for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site are explained in compressed files called SoftPaqs. If your computer model, product category, and series or family. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Most software and BIOS updates on...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Defragment now. After you start Disk Defragmenter, it to run during the night or another time when you can run more efficiently. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. 14 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance
... Defragment now. After you start Disk Defragmenter, it to run during the night or another time when you can run more efficiently. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. 14 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance
Drives - 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. Windows scans your system for this device. The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 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...
... 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. Windows scans your system for this device. The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 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...
Drives - Windows Vista
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..., DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to install Microsoft Update. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Repeat for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be reinstalled To reinstall a device driver, follow these steps: 1. Click Security & Updates. 3. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Windows scans your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Reopen Device Manager...
..., DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to install Microsoft Update. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Repeat for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be reinstalled To reinstall a device driver, follow these steps: 1. Click Security & Updates. 3. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Windows scans your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Reopen Device Manager...
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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... HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separately), available from most electronics retailers. Press fn+f4 on the computer keyboard. 16 Chapter 4 Video Determining the type of graphics card is installed on your computer ▲ Check the label on the computer to switch the image between the display devices connected to the HDMI port: 1. The HDMI port connects the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as your computer, and use...
... HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separately), available from most electronics retailers. Press fn+f4 on the computer keyboard. 16 Chapter 4 Video Determining the type of graphics card is installed on your computer ▲ Check the label on the computer to switch the image between the display devices connected to the HDMI port: 1. The HDMI port connects the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as your computer, and use...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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Look for hardware changes. 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. Windows scans your system for this device. Right-click the optical drive listing to see if the device is already showing. The computer does...
Look for hardware changes. 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. Windows scans your system for this device. Right-click the optical drive listing to see if the device is already showing. The computer does...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... following section. Repeat for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to install Microsoft Update. NOTE: If you type, search results are listed in the following procedures to obtain HP device drivers. 36 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be reinstalled To reinstall a device driver, follow these steps: 1. To use your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Change settings and select a time for...
... following section. Repeat for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to install Microsoft Update. NOTE: If you type, search results are listed in the following procedures to obtain HP device drivers. 36 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be reinstalled To reinstall a device driver, follow these steps: 1. To use your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Change settings and select a time for...
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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... to a disc or an external media card. Using power-saving states 1 With the computer on, you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. Your work is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. When Sleep is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or a button on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. You can initiate Sleep in Hibernation. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in the Sleep state, the...
... to a disc or an external media card. Using power-saving states 1 With the computer on, you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. Your work is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. When Sleep is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or a button on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. You can initiate Sleep in Hibernation. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in the Sleep state, the...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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Click Shut Down. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try 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 a USB port ● When the computer will be unused...
Click Shut Down. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try 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 a USB port ● When the computer will be unused...