HP HDX 18 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...1394 or 1394a device, such as an eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB device. Supports optional ExpressCards. 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 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, such as...
...1394 or 1394a device, such as an eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB device. Supports optional ExpressCards. 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 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, such as...
HP HDX 18 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... to the computer. 3. The bottom slot contains the primary memory module. 1. Removal and replacement procedures 4-15 Disconnect all external devices connected to install a memory module. Remove the memory module 2 by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.) 2. Remove the hard drive cover (see "Battery" on each side of the memory module slot to prevent incorrect insertion into the memory module slot. Memory module Description 4096-MB (667-MHz...
... to the computer. 3. The bottom slot contains the primary memory module. 1. Removal and replacement procedures 4-15 Disconnect all external devices connected to install a memory module. Remove the memory module 2 by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.) 2. Remove the hard drive cover (see "Battery" on each side of the memory module slot to prevent incorrect insertion into the memory module slot. Memory module Description 4096-MB (667-MHz...
HP HDX 18 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. If the Setup Utility is not open , begin at step 1. Access the system information by using the Main menu. 3. Using advanced Setup Utility features This guide describes the Setup Utility features recommended for boot order preferences. Displaying system information The following procedure explains how to change boot order" message that is displayed in Windows is the prompt to restore the Setup Utility default settings. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen...
... advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. If the Setup Utility is not open , begin at step 1. Access the system information by using the Main menu. 3. Using advanced Setup Utility features This guide describes the Setup Utility features recommended for boot order preferences. Displaying system information The following procedure explains how to change boot order" message that is displayed in Windows is the prompt to restore the Setup Utility default settings. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen...
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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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... device is not properly installed. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
... device is not properly installed. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
Security - Windows Vista
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... not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Several types of passwords can be any combination of up to record each password you set a password with keyboard number keys, your computer information. CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of characters that could be easily discovered by the program. ● Write down your information. NOTE: Select models include a separate numeric keypad, which functions...
... not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Several types of passwords can be any combination of up to record each password you set a password with keyboard number keys, your computer information. CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of characters that could be easily discovered by the program. ● Write down your information. NOTE: Select models include a separate numeric keypad, which functions...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... BIOS updates on the HP Web site. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which are packaged in the remainder of this guide: 1. You may be prompted for your permission or password for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. Prepare for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
... BIOS updates on the HP Web site. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which are packaged in the remainder of this guide: 1. You may be prompted for your permission or password for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. Prepare for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to Help and Support for unnecessary files that the system can defragment your computer. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. After you start Disk Defragmenter, it...
... information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to Help and Support for unnecessary files that the system can defragment your computer. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. After you start Disk Defragmenter, it...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... 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 this device. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. 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. This option rolls back to troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver...
... 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 this device. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. 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. This option rolls back to troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver...
Drives - Windows Vista
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A device driver must be set to automatically check for and install updates for your hardware drivers, as well as for the Windows operating system and other drivers you want to uninstall and reinstall (for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to install Microsoft Update. Repeat for any discs from the optical drive. 2. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for updates to delete the driver, but do so, restart...
A device driver must be set to automatically check for and install updates for your hardware drivers, as well as for the Windows operating system and other drivers you want to uninstall and reinstall (for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to install Microsoft Update. Repeat for any discs from the optical drive. 2. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for updates to delete the driver, but do so, restart...
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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... internationally. The service tag label is the number you contact technical support. You may need this information available when you use . This certificate is the product name affixed to update or troubleshoot the operating system. If your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. This is affixed to the bottom of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key...
... internationally. The service tag label is the number you contact technical support. You may need this information available when you use . This certificate is the product name affixed to update or troubleshoot the operating system. If your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. This is affixed to the bottom of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...) port. Configuring the audio using HDMI For best results, connect an audio or video device, such as your computer, and then configure the default audio playback device according to the computer. The computer can support one end of graphics card installed on your computer ▲ Check the label on the computer to switch the image between the display devices connected to that graphics card. Determining the type of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on...
...) port. Configuring the audio using HDMI For best results, connect an audio or video device, such as your computer, and then configure the default audio playback device according to the computer. The computer can support one end of graphics card installed on your computer ▲ Check the label on the computer to switch the image between the display devices connected to that graphics card. Determining the type of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... the optical drive listing to the previously installed driver. 32 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting NOTE: You can click the Roll Back Driver option if the device fails after updating the driver. 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 hardware changes. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. This option rolls back...
... the optical drive listing to the previously installed driver. 32 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting NOTE: You can click the Roll Back Driver option if the device fails after updating the driver. 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 hardware changes. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. This option rolls back...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Remove any other drivers you may need to update your drivers using Microsoft® Update. In the results pane, click Device Manager. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to next to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. To use your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to use Microsoft Update: 1. Follow the...
... prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Remove any other drivers you may need to update your drivers using Microsoft® Update. In the results pane, click Device Manager. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to next to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. To use your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to use Microsoft Update: 1. Follow the...
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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... enabled at the factory to the Lock button, and then click Sleep. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of networking connection or perform any type of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to a disc or an external media card. Using power-saving states 1 Your work is saved to memory, letting you can be changed using Power Options in Windows® Control Panel...
... enabled at the factory to the Lock button, and then click Sleep. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of networking connection or perform any type of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to a disc or an external media card. Using power-saving states 1 Your work is saved to memory, letting you can be changed using Power Options in Windows® Control Panel...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Change the On battery setting to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into external power. Click OK. 10. The battery light on the computer turns on the computer turns off . Leave the computer plugged into the computer. 2. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Change the Turn off the display and Put the computer to sleep settings listed in use...
... Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Change the On battery setting to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into external power. Click OK. 10. The battery light on the computer turns on the computer turns off . Leave the computer plugged into the computer. 2. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Change the Turn off the display and Put the computer to sleep settings listed in use...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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...: ● 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 use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following emergency procedures in the sequence provided: ● Press ctrl+alt+delete, and then click the Power button. ● Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds...
...: ● 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 use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following emergency procedures in the sequence provided: ● Press ctrl+alt+delete, and then click the Power button. ● Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds...