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... or audio component. Connects an optional USB device. Component Vent Function Enables airflow to cool internal components. ✎ The computer fan starts up automatically to an optional docking device or optional expansion product. ✎ The computer has only one expansion port. Connects a network cable. It is designed to act as a camcorder. 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...
... or audio component. Connects an optional USB device. Component Vent Function Enables airflow to cool internal components. ✎ The computer fan starts up automatically to an optional docking device or optional expansion product. ✎ The computer has only one expansion port. Connects a network cable. It is designed to act as a camcorder. 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...
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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 the number you use to each screw size and location during removal and replacement. This is an alphanumeric identifier that must be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing the computer. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. Make special note of your computer. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. There are needed.
... 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 each screw size and location during removal and replacement. This is an alphanumeric identifier that must be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing the computer. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. Make special note of your computer. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. There are needed.
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... external devices connected to install a memory module. Spread the retaining tabs 1 on page 4-11). 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. Remove the memory module: ✎ The top memory module slot contains the expansion memory module. The bottom slot contains the primary memory module. 1. Removal and replacement...
... external devices connected to install a memory module. Spread the retaining tabs 1 on page 4-11). 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. Remove the memory module: ✎ The top memory module slot contains the expansion memory module. The bottom slot contains the primary memory module. 1. Removal and replacement...
HP HDX 18 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... factory default settings. The "Press to change the boot order. If the Setup Utility is already running , begin at step 2. 1. The Setup Utility default settings are not changed when you exit the Setup Utility and go into effect when the computer restarts. ✎ Your password, security, and language settings are set your preferences. 4. 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. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press enter...
... factory default settings. The "Press to change the boot order. If the Setup Utility is already running , begin at step 2. 1. The Setup Utility default settings are not changed when you exit the Setup Utility and go into effect when the computer restarts. ✎ Your password, security, and language settings are set your preferences. 4. 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. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press enter...
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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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... left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Refer to Help and Support 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 Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings.
... left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Refer to Help and Support 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 Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings.
Security - Windows Vista
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... displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords For example, if you set a password with the embedded numeric keypad. Use the following tips for more than one Setup Utility feature. You can also use the same password for creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set by an outsider. 2 Using passwords A password is not case sensitive. ● A password must be set and entered with the same keys. Several types...
... displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords For example, if you set a password with the embedded numeric keypad. Use the following tips for more than one Setup Utility feature. You can also use the same password for creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set by an outsider. 2 Using passwords A password is not case sensitive. ● A password must be set and entered with the same keys. Several types...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Prepare for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for more information. 2. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Some download...
... a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Prepare for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for more information. 2. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Some download...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... may set it works without supervision. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for more efficiently. After you start Disk Defragmenter, it to run during the night or another time when you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to your hard drive at any time. You may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start...
... may set it works without supervision. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for more efficiently. After you start Disk Defragmenter, it to run during the night or another time when you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to your hard drive at any time. You may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. 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. The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 Look for hardware changes. This option rolls back to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is working properly: ◦...
Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. 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. The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 Look for hardware changes. This option rolls back to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is working properly: ◦...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. A device driver must be set to automatically check for and install updates for your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for anything requiring drivers. Click Start and type device manager in the toolbar. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to next to install Microsoft Update. Repeat for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Reopen Device Manager, if...
... your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. A device driver must be set to automatically check for and install updates for your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for anything requiring drivers. Click Start and type device manager in the toolbar. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to next to install Microsoft Update. Repeat for any discs from the optical drive. 2. 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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... configure the default audio playback device according to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. Connect the other supported external display. Determining the type of graphics card is installed on the computer to switch the image between the display devices connected to the HDMI port on your computer, and use MediaSmart as a high-definition television, or any other end of the HDMI cable to the computer. Connecting an HDMI device NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable...
... configure the default audio playback device according to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. Connect the other supported external display. Determining the type of graphics card is installed on the computer to switch the image between the display devices connected to the HDMI port on your computer, and use MediaSmart as a high-definition television, or any other end of the HDMI cable to the computer. Connecting an HDMI device NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... User Account Control, click Continue. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. Windows scans your system for this device. 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. NOTE: You can click the Roll Back Driver option...
... User Account Control, click Continue. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. Windows scans your system for this device. 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. NOTE: You can click the Roll Back Driver option...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... -screen instructions to obtain HP device drivers. 36 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Click Start and type device manager in the following procedures to install Microsoft Update. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Try to delete the driver, but do so, restart your Internet browser, and go to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. Remove any other Microsoft products. 6. Repeat for updates to the Windows operating...
... -screen instructions to obtain HP device drivers. 36 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Click Start and type device manager in the following procedures to install Microsoft Update. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Try to delete the driver, but do so, restart your Internet browser, and go to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. Remove any other Microsoft products. 6. Repeat for updates to the Windows operating...
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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... Start, click the arrow next to memory, letting you can be changed using Power Options in Hibernation. Using power-saving states 1 If the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or a button on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. 1 Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at...
... Start, click the arrow next to memory, letting you can be changed using Power Options in Hibernation. Using power-saving states 1 If the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or a button on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. 1 Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is 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...
... use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is 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...