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... audio functions 39 Video ...41 Connecting an external monitor or projector 41 Webcam ...42 5 Security Protecting the device ...43 Using passwords ...43 Passwords set in Windows 44 Passwords set in Setup Utility 44 Administrator password 45 Managing an administrator password 45 Entering an administrator password 45 Power-on password 45 Managing a power-on password 46 Entering a power-on password 46 Using antivirus software ...47 Using firewall software ...48 Installing critical updates ...49 6 Digital cards Inserting a digital card ...50 Stopping and removing a digital card 51 7 USB...
... audio functions 39 Video ...41 Connecting an external monitor or projector 41 Webcam ...42 5 Security Protecting the device ...43 Using passwords ...43 Passwords set in Windows 44 Passwords set in Setup Utility 44 Administrator password 45 Managing an administrator password 45 Entering an administrator password 45 Power-on password 45 Managing a power-on password 46 Entering a power-on password 46 Using antivirus software ...47 Using firewall software ...48 Installing critical updates ...49 6 Digital cards Inserting a digital card ...50 Stopping and removing a digital card 51 7 USB...
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... number provides specific information about the hardware components of the warranty period for your device. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). This number describes the duration (in appearance by region and country. Additional hardware components Component Description (1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. (2) AC adapter Converts AC power to locate documents, drivers, and support for this device. This is the alphanumeric identifier you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally...
... number provides specific information about the hardware components of the warranty period for your device. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). This number describes the duration (in appearance by region and country. Additional hardware components Component Description (1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. (2) AC adapter Converts AC power to locate documents, drivers, and support for this device. This is the alphanumeric identifier you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally...
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...+f4 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Power Meter tab. Using battery power 15 Device battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running time remaining on a flat surface. When a battery is charging, a lightning bolt icon may cause loss of charge remaining in the device slowly discharges when the device is off and unplugged from external power. Disconnect all external devices. 2. You can keep a battery in the device...
...+f4 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Power Meter tab. Using battery power 15 Device battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running time remaining on a flat surface. When a battery is charging, a lightning bolt icon may cause loss of charge remaining in the device slowly discharges when the device is off and unplugged from external power. Disconnect all external devices. 2. You can keep a battery in the device...
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... and the Running on the device turns off . Using battery power 21 When the battery is fully charged and the battery light has turned off . If a device will charge faster if the device is off. 2. If the device is off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them . ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you leave your work, initiate Standby or Hibernation...
... and the Running on the device turns off . Using battery power 21 When the battery is fully charged and the battery light has turned off . If a device will charge faster if the device is off. 2. If the device is off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them . ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you leave your work, initiate Standby or Hibernation...
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... a USB port ● When the device will be unused and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. 22 Chapter 2 Power management Shut down the device under any of in fire or water. Then, click Shut Down > Turn Off. ● Slide and hold the power switch for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the device from external power for an extended period To shut down the device, follow...
... a USB port ● When the device will be unused and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. 22 Chapter 2 Power management Shut down the device under any of in fire or water. Then, click Shut Down > Turn Off. ● Slide and hold the power switch for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the device from external power for an extended period To shut down the device, follow...
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... Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the device Critical security updates from Microsoft Unauthorized access to a Windows user account User password Using passwords A password is essential to act as deterrents, but they are designed to record each password you send your personal settings and data from being locked out of risks. NOTE: Before you set. Because most passwords are not displayed...
... Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the device Critical security updates from Microsoft Unauthorized access to a Windows user account User password Using passwords A password is essential to act as deterrents, but they are designed to record each password you send your personal settings and data from being locked out of risks. NOTE: Before you set. Because most passwords are not displayed...
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... keys to select Security > Set Administrator Password, and then press enter. ● To set an administrator password, type your password and store it in the lower-left corner of the device. Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the screen. 2. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the device, and then pressing f10 while the "F10 = BIOS Setup Options" message is set , you must enter...
... keys to select Security > Set Administrator Password, and then press enter. ● To set an administrator password, type your password and store it in the lower-left corner of the device. Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use of the screen. 2. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the device, and then pressing f10 while the "F10 = BIOS Setup Options" message is set , you must enter...
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... keyboard To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse. Using the keyboard Using hotkeys Hotkeys are combinations of the fn key (1) and one of the function keys (2). To scroll up or down using the TouchPad to move the pointer, slide your finger from the TouchPad to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. The icons on an external mouse. Connecting an external mouse You can connect an external USB mouse to the device using...
... keyboard To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse. Using the keyboard Using hotkeys Hotkeys are combinations of the fn key (1) and one of the function keys (2). To scroll up or down using the TouchPad to move the pointer, slide your finger from the TouchPad to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. The icons on an external mouse. Connecting an external mouse You can connect an external USB mouse to the device using...
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... AC power cord. Turn on the device. If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet. 3. Using external drives 59 To connect an external device: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the manufacturer's instructions. Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD...
... AC power cord. Turn on the device. If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet. 3. Using external drives 59 To connect an external device: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the manufacturer's instructions. Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD...
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... installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the device is connected to the hard drive. Do not shut down the device or initiate Standby or Hibernation. To download a BIOS update: 1. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the device by opening the Setup Utility. b. Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is running on your selection to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Updating the BIOS To update...
... installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the device is connected to the hard drive. Do not shut down the device or initiate Standby or Hibernation. To download a BIOS update: 1. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the device by opening the Setup Utility. b. Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is running on your selection to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Updating the BIOS To update...
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... lock light, identifying 2 CD drive 59 changing the Setup Utility language 68 charging batteries 16, 19 checking audio functions 39 compartments, memory module 8 components additional hardware 9 bottom 7 display 6 front 3 left-side 5 right-side 5 TouchPad 1 connecting to a WLAN 29 connection, external power 14 conservation, power 21 cord, power 9 corporate WLAN connection 29 critical battery level 18 D Diagnostics menu 71 digital card inserting 50 removing 51 stopping 51 Digital Media Slot, identifying 5 diskette drive 59 display image, switching 56 screen brightness hotkeys 56 display switch...
... lock light, identifying 2 CD drive 59 changing the Setup Utility language 68 charging batteries 16, 19 checking audio functions 39 compartments, memory module 8 components additional hardware 9 bottom 7 display 6 front 3 left-side 5 right-side 5 TouchPad 1 connecting to a WLAN 29 connection, external power 14 conservation, power 21 cord, power 9 corporate WLAN connection 29 critical battery level 18 D Diagnostics menu 71 digital card inserting 50 removing 51 stopping 51 Digital Media Slot, identifying 5 diskette drive 59 display image, switching 56 screen brightness hotkeys 56 display switch...
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... battery 4 caps lock 2 drive 4 power 4 webcam 7 wireless 4 local area network (LAN) cable required 24 connecting cable 24 low battery level 17 M Main menu 70 managing a power-on password 46 managing an administrator password 45 memory module inserting 61 removing 61 memory module compartment cover removing 61 replacing 62 memory module compartment, identifying 8 memory test 71 microphone (audio-in) jack 6, 36 monitor, connecting 41 mouse, external connecting 54 setting preferences 54 multimedia components, identifying 35 multimedia software installing 38 using 38 mute button 37 mute hotkey...
... battery 4 caps lock 2 drive 4 power 4 webcam 7 wireless 4 local area network (LAN) cable required 24 connecting cable 24 low battery level 17 M Main menu 70 managing a power-on password 46 managing an administrator password 45 memory module inserting 61 removing 61 memory module compartment cover removing 61 replacing 62 memory module compartment, identifying 8 memory test 71 microphone (audio-in) jack 6, 36 monitor, connecting 41 mouse, external connecting 54 setting preferences 54 multimedia components, identifying 35 multimedia software installing 38 using 38 mute button 37 mute hotkey...
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regulatory label 10 wireless 10 release latches battery 7, 16 restoring default settings 69 right TouchPad button, identifying 2 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 5 S screen brightness hotkeys 56 screen image, switching 56 security cable slot, identifying 5 Security menu 70 security, cable slot 5 security, wireless 28 selecting in the Setup Utility 68 serial number, device 9 service tag 9 setup of WLAN 28 Setup Utility, passwords set in 44 setup, device 1 shut down 22 SIM inserting 31 removing 32 software installing 38 multimedia 38 Windows Media Player 38 speakers, identifying 6, 36 Standby ...
regulatory label 10 wireless 10 release latches battery 7, 16 restoring default settings 69 right TouchPad button, identifying 2 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 5 S screen brightness hotkeys 56 screen image, switching 56 security cable slot, identifying 5 Security menu 70 security, cable slot 5 security, wireless 28 selecting in the Setup Utility 68 serial number, device 9 service tag 9 setup of WLAN 28 Setup Utility, passwords set in 44 setup, device 1 shut down 22 SIM inserting 31 removing 32 software installing 38 multimedia 38 Windows Media Player 38 speakers, identifying 6, 36 Standby ...
Service Guide
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... Media Card Reader (commercial models) with Mobile Mi installed. push technology supporting: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SDHC) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) Internal media Two Mini Card slots: √ cards ● Full-size Mini Card slot ● Half-size Mini Card slot Ports Audio-in/out (microphone/stereo √ headphone) RJ-45 (Ethernet, includes link √ and activity lights) USB (3) √ 3-pin AC power √ Keyboard/ 92% keyboard √ pointing device...
... Media Card Reader (commercial models) with Mobile Mi installed. push technology supporting: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SDHC) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) Internal media Two Mini Card slots: √ cards ● Full-size Mini Card slot ● Half-size Mini Card slot Ports Audio-in/out (microphone/stereo √ headphone) RJ-45 (Ethernet, includes link √ and activity lights) USB (3) √ 3-pin AC power √ Keyboard/ 92% keyboard √ pointing device...
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... enter. 3. Mobile Mi backup and recovery 111 Using System Restore NOTE: System Restore is installed on the device, follow these steps: 1. To restore the original operating system and programs using Update Manager. Turn on or restart the device, and then press the esc key repeatedly while the "F10 = BIOS Setup Options" message is displayed in this restore process: ● A 2-GB (minimum) USB flash drive (purchased separately) NOTE: This USB flash drive should have created and any software installed on the device...
... enter. 3. Mobile Mi backup and recovery 111 Using System Restore NOTE: System Restore is installed on the device, follow these steps: 1. To restore the original operating system and programs using Update Manager. Turn on or restart the device, and then press the esc key repeatedly while the "F10 = BIOS Setup Options" message is displayed in this restore process: ● A 2-GB (minimum) USB flash drive (purchased separately) NOTE: This USB flash drive should have created and any software installed on the device...
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... the USB flash drive or external drive, and then double- Select Start>All Programs>Roxio. 3. After the file is functioning properly, follow these steps: 1. Connect the external hard drive containing the Disaster Recovery Set to confirm your computer. 5. Using the Instant Restore utility when the operating system is functioning To recover information when the operating system is downloaded, navigate to the BackOnTrack software Help. Select the action button in the Search box, press enter...
... the USB flash drive or external drive, and then double- Select Start>All Programs>Roxio. 3. After the file is functioning properly, follow these steps: 1. Connect the external hard drive containing the Disaster Recovery Set to confirm your computer. 5. Using the Instant Restore utility when the operating system is functioning To recover information when the operating system is downloaded, navigate to the BackOnTrack software Help. Select the action button in the Search box, press enter...
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... computer logo (HP or Compaq) is displayed on the screen, press the f6 button repeatedly until the Windows status bar is blue, restart the computer by turning the power switch off and then on. 2. NOTE: The backup process may be prompted for your system. Refer to your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Recovering to a restore point and...
... computer logo (HP or Compaq) is displayed on the screen, press the f6 button repeatedly until the Windows status bar is blue, restart the computer by turning the power switch off and then on. 2. NOTE: The backup process may be prompted for your system. Refer to your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Recovering to a restore point and...
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...Follow the on recovering information using Startup Repair, follow these steps: CAUTION: Using Startup Repair completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. Select Repair your computer. NOTE: For additional information on -screen instructions to improve the security of the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore Center. 2. NOTE: If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition have been deleted, you have created and any software installed on -screen instructions. Follow the...
...Follow the on recovering information using Startup Repair, follow these steps: CAUTION: Using Startup Repair completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. Select Repair your computer. NOTE: For additional information on -screen instructions to improve the security of the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore Center. 2. NOTE: If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition have been deleted, you have created and any software installed on -screen instructions. Follow the...
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... Kit, spare part number 26, 76 display specifications 88, 89 display switch, identifying 13 displaying system information 84 drive light, identifying 9 Driver Recovery disc 127 drives preventing damage 38 drives, boot order 85 E earbuds 12 electrostatic discharge 39 Ethernet, product description 3 exiting the Setup Utility 84 external media cards, product description 3 external monitor port pin assignments 130 external monitor port, identifying 11 F f11 recovery 125 fan removal 68 spare part number 21, 68 feet locations 43 spare part number 43 flash storage drive, product description 2 fn key...
... Kit, spare part number 26, 76 display specifications 88, 89 display switch, identifying 13 displaying system information 84 drive light, identifying 9 Driver Recovery disc 127 drives preventing damage 38 drives, boot order 85 E earbuds 12 electrostatic discharge 39 Ethernet, product description 3 exiting the Setup Utility 84 external media cards, product description 3 external monitor port pin assignments 130 external monitor port, identifying 11 F f11 recovery 125 fan removal 68 spare part number 21, 68 feet locations 43 spare part number 43 flash storage drive, product description 2 fn key...
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... 110 using 111 I I/O address specifications 94 internal display switch, identifying 13 internal media cards, product description 3 internal microphone, identifying 13 interrupt specifications 93 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 12 audio-out (headphone) 12 RJ-45 (network) 11 K keyboard product description 3 removal 48 spare part number 18, 48 keys fn 7, 8 function 7, 8 Home 8 Program Switcher 8 Windows applications 7 Windows logo 7 L language support 85 latches, battery release 14 left TouchPad button, identifying 5 lights battery 9 caps lock 6 drive 9 power 9 webcam 13 wireless 10 M Main menu...
... 110 using 111 I I/O address specifications 94 internal display switch, identifying 13 internal media cards, product description 3 internal microphone, identifying 13 interrupt specifications 93 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 12 audio-out (headphone) 12 RJ-45 (network) 11 K keyboard product description 3 removal 48 spare part number 18, 48 keys fn 7, 8 function 7, 8 Home 8 Program Switcher 8 Windows applications 7 Windows logo 7 L language support 85 latches, battery release 14 left TouchPad button, identifying 5 lights battery 9 caps lock 6 drive 9 power 9 webcam 13 wireless 10 M Main menu...