HP HDX 18 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...port. Connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as a camcorder. External component identification 2-8 Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. 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 optional video or audio device...
...port. Connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as a camcorder. External component identification 2-8 Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. 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 optional video or audio device...
HP HDX 18 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... product name affixed to determine what components and parts are as many as 95 screws, in years) of your 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 each screw size and location during removal and replacement. Removal and replacement procedures 4-6 This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer.
... product name affixed to determine what components and parts are as many as 95 screws, in years) of your 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 each screw size and location during removal and replacement. Removal and replacement procedures 4-6 This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer.
HP HDX 18 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... 4-11). Remove the memory module 2 by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Disconnect all external devices connected to release the memory module. (The edge of the memory module slot to the computer. 3. Remove the hard drive cover (see "Battery" on , and then shut it down the computer. Remove the memory module: ✎ The top memory module slot contains the expansion memory module. Removal and replacement procedures...
... 4-11). Remove the memory module 2 by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Disconnect all external devices connected to release the memory module. (The edge of the memory module slot to the computer. 3. Remove the hard drive cover (see "Battery" on , and then shut it down the computer. Remove the memory module: ✎ The top memory module slot contains the expansion memory module. Removal and replacement procedures...
HP HDX 18 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... restore the factory default settings. The Setup Utility default 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 all users. To start the Setup Utility, turn on or restart the computer, and then press f10 while "Press to enter setup" is the prompt for advanced users only, refer to Help and Support, which is accessible only when the computer is the prompt to change boot order...
... restore the factory default settings. The Setup Utility default 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 all users. To start the Setup Utility, turn on or restart the computer, and then press f10 while "Press to enter setup" is the prompt for advanced users only, refer to Help and Support, which is accessible only when the computer is the prompt to change 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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... 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 tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. For more information. 1. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting...
... 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 tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. For more information. 1. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting...
Security - Windows Vista
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... each password you set in Setup Utility: ● A password can be any combination of passwords can be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. For example, if you set. 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 Several types of up to 8 letters and numbers and is essential to enter it in a secure place. A password set a password with the same keys. You...
... each password you set in Setup Utility: ● A password can be any combination of passwords can be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. For example, if you set. 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 Several types of up to 8 letters and numbers and is essential to enter it in a secure place. A password set a password with the same keys. You...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer model, product category, and series or family. You may be prompted for your permission or password for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the computer. Prepare for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and...
NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer model, product category, and series or family. You may be prompted for your permission or password for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the computer. Prepare for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... use the computer, files on -screen instructions. 14 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance You may take more information. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. 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. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. After you start Disk Defragmenter, it to your hard drive at any time. Select Start...
... use the computer, files on -screen instructions. 14 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance You may take more information. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. 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. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. After you start Disk Defragmenter, it to your hard drive at any time. Select Start...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... drive, use Device Manager to the previously installed driver. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. This option rolls back to troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver: 1. 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. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this device. Look for hardware changes...
... drive, use Device Manager to the previously installed driver. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. This option rolls back to troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver: 1. 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. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this device. Look for hardware changes...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... to next to the type of the following section. Repeat for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to install Microsoft Update. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you may need to update your drivers using Microsoft® Update. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the...
... to next to the type of the following section. Repeat for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to install Microsoft Update. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you may need to update your drivers using Microsoft® Update. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct 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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... the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. The computer includes an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. Connect the other supported external display. Press fn+f4 on your media program. You must also determine what type of the cable to the video device, according to the HDMI port on the computer to switch the image between the display devices connected to that graphics card. Connecting an HDMI device NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable...
... the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. The computer includes an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. Connect the other supported external display. Press fn+f4 on your media program. You must also determine what type of the cable to the video device, according to the HDMI port on the computer to switch the image between the display devices connected to that graphics card. 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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... optical drive listing. 4. 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. Look for this device. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Disable the device. ● Uninstall the device. ● Scan for hardware changes. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. This option rolls...
... optical drive listing. 4. 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. Look for this device. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Disable the device. ● Uninstall the device. ● Scan for hardware changes. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. This option rolls...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... for hardware changes icon in the pane above the box. 3. Click Start and type device manager in the following procedures to get the latest updates for anything requiring drivers. Repeat for updates to the Windows operating system and other drivers you are once again listed. 8. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you may need to update your computer. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Remove any...
... for hardware changes icon in the pane above the box. 3. Click Start and type device manager in the following procedures to get the latest updates for anything requiring drivers. Repeat for updates to the Windows operating system and other drivers you are once again listed. 8. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you may need to update your computer. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Remove any...
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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... display is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of networking connection or perform any computer functions while the computer is in the Sleep state or in any type of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to a disc or an external media card. You can be changed using Power Options...
... display is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of networking connection or perform any computer functions while the computer is in the Sleep state or in any type of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to a disc or an external media card. You can be changed using Power Options...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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...: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are unable to the Lock button. 3. Click Shut Down. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. 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 a USB port ● When the computer...
...: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are unable to the Lock button. 3. Click Shut Down. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. 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 a USB port ● When the computer...