HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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...card ...31 Using a USB device ...31 Connecting a USB device 31 Removing a USB device ...32 Using 1394 devices (select models only 32 Connecting a 1394 device 32 Removing a 1394 device 33 Using an eSATA device (select models only 33 Connecting an eSATA device 33 Removing an eSATA device 34 Using optional external devices ...34 Using optional external drives 34 Using the expansion port (select models only 34 6 Drives ...36 Handling drives ...36 Using hard drives ...37 Improving hard drive performance 37 Using Disk Defragmenter 37 Using Disk Cleanup 37 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive...
...card ...31 Using a USB device ...31 Connecting a USB device 31 Removing a USB device ...32 Using 1394 devices (select models only 32 Connecting a 1394 device 32 Removing a 1394 device 33 Using an eSATA device (select models only 33 Connecting an eSATA device 33 Removing an eSATA device 34 Using optional external devices ...34 Using optional external drives 34 Using the expansion port (select models only 34 6 Drives ...36 Handling drives ...36 Using hard drives ...37 Improving hard drive performance 37 Using Disk Defragmenter 37 Using Disk Cleanup 37 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is possible. 1. Select Start > Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. If the computer is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB or video port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. 18 Chapter 4 Power management...
... Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is possible. 1. Select Start > Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. If the computer is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB or video port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. 18 Chapter 4 Power management...
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... changed using Power Options in any of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● Close the display. ● Select Start, click the arrow next to the screen where you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. When Hibernation is initiated, your work will return to a disc or an external media card. Power settings and timeouts can be required on and your work is set a password to be changed in Windows Control Panel...
... changed using Power Options in any of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● Close the display. ● Select Start, click the arrow next to the screen where you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. When Hibernation is initiated, your work will return to a disc or an external media card. Power settings and timeouts can be required on and your work is set a password to be changed in Windows Control Panel...
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...'s instructions. Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with the device. 2. A USB drive can be connected to safely remove the device. 1. To connect an external device to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to an eSATA connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the eSATA device. Turn...
...'s instructions. Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with the device. 2. A USB drive can be connected to safely remove the device. 1. To connect an external device to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to an eSATA connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the eSATA device. Turn...
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... installing software, running on a monthly schedule, but you can run on battery power. NOTE: It is running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to your computer manually at any time. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. Using hard drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control...
... installing software, running on a monthly schedule, but you can run on battery power. NOTE: It is running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to your computer manually at any time. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. Using hard drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... secure your computer information. NOTE: Before you choose to a Windows user account Unauthorized removal of the computer Security feature ● QuickLock (select models only) ● Power-on password ● Fingerprint reader Antivirus software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● File encryption Administrator password Critical security updates from Microsoft User password Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable) Using passwords A password is a group of characters that is preinstalled on the computer...
... secure your computer information. NOTE: Before you choose to a Windows user account Unauthorized removal of the computer Security feature ● QuickLock (select models only) ● Power-on password ● Fingerprint reader Antivirus software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● File encryption Administrator password Critical security updates from Microsoft User password Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable) Using passwords A password is a group of characters that is preinstalled on the computer...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... a Windows administrator password is it displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. Setting passwords in place of the computer, record each time you forget your Windows user or administrator password. NOTE: If you exit Sleep or Hibernation. NOTE: This password cannot be entered when you enter the power-on password. Initiate QuickLock. 2. NOTE: The administrator password can also use the same password for a Setup Utility (BIOS) feature and for Startup Menu" message is set, entered, changed...
... a Windows administrator password is it displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. Setting passwords in place of the computer, record each time you forget your Windows user or administrator password. NOTE: If you exit Sleep or Hibernation. NOTE: This password cannot be entered when you enter the power-on password. Initiate QuickLock. 2. NOTE: The administrator password can also use the same password for a Setup Utility (BIOS) feature and for Startup Menu" message is set, entered, changed...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... Internet connection, click Download & Unpack. 6. b. If updates are found, they are available for SoftPaqs, and then download and unpack them. SoftPaq Download Manager is Windows 7 Professional. SoftPaq Download Manager works by reading and downloading, from the list of the products you can easily search for download. Select from the HP FTP site, a published database file containing computer model and SoftPaq information. Using SoftPaq Download Manager 51 Select Start > All Programs > HP Software Setup > HP...
... Internet connection, click Download & Unpack. 6. b. If updates are found, they are available for SoftPaqs, and then download and unpack them. SoftPaq Download Manager is Windows 7 Professional. SoftPaq Download Manager works by reading and downloading, from the list of the products you can easily search for download. Select from the HP FTP site, a published database file containing computer model and SoftPaq information. Using SoftPaq Download Manager 51 Select Start > All Programs > HP Software Setup > HP...
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... Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS) to the values that were set at the bottom of the following methods: ● To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) menus without changing any settings, use the up and down arrow key. ● To close open dialog boxes and return to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) menus, choose one of the screen. 2. Displaying system information 1. Start Setup Utility (BIOS). 2. Turn...
... Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS) to the values that were set at the bottom of the following methods: ● To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) menus without changing any settings, use the up and down arrow key. ● To close open dialog boxes and return to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) menus, choose one of the screen. 2. Displaying system information 1. Start Setup Utility (BIOS). 2. Turn...
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... when you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. BIOS installation procedures vary. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. b. Follow any instructions that contains the update. 4. The hard drive designation is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. Double-click the file that is downloaded. Using Setup Utility (BIOS) 55 Follow the...
... when you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. BIOS installation procedures vary. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. b. Follow any instructions that contains the update. 4. The hard drive designation is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. Double-click the file that is downloaded. Using Setup Utility (BIOS) 55 Follow the...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... devices connecting 32 defined 32 removing 33 A AC adapter, testing 26 action keys media 13 volume 14 administrator password creating 46 entering 46 managing 46 airport security devices 36 antivirus software, using 47 audio functions, checking 14 B battery conserving power 24 discharging 23 displaying remaining charge 23 disposing 25 low battery levels 23 replacing 25 storing 24 Battery Check 22 battery information, finding 22 battery power 22 battery temperature 24 BIOS determining version 54 downloading an update 55 updating 54 Bluetooth device 2, 8 buttons media 13 power...
... devices connecting 32 defined 32 removing 33 A AC adapter, testing 26 action keys media 13 volume 14 administrator password creating 46 entering 46 managing 46 airport security devices 36 antivirus software, using 47 audio functions, checking 14 B battery conserving power 24 discharging 23 displaying remaining charge 23 disposing 25 low battery levels 23 replacing 25 storing 24 Battery Check 22 battery information, finding 22 battery power 22 battery temperature 24 BIOS determining version 54 downloading an update 55 updating 54 Bluetooth device 2, 8 buttons media 13 power...
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...9 connecting a modem cable adapter 9 selecting a location setting 10 N network cable, connecting 11 network icon 2 O operating system controls 4 optical disc inserting 39 removing 40 optical drive 34 optional external devices, using 34 P passwords set in Setup Utility (BIOS) 45 set in Windows 45 ports DisplayPort 15 expansion 34 external monitor 15 HDMI 16 Intel Wireless Display 17 VGA 15 power battery 22 conserving 24 options 19 power button 18 power meter 20 power plans customizing 21 selecting 20 viewing current 20 power switch 18 power-on password creating 47 entering 47 managing 47 power...
...9 connecting a modem cable adapter 9 selecting a location setting 10 N network cable, connecting 11 network icon 2 O operating system controls 4 optical disc inserting 39 removing 40 optical drive 34 optional external devices, using 34 P passwords set in Setup Utility (BIOS) 45 set in Windows 45 ports DisplayPort 15 expansion 34 external monitor 15 HDMI 16 Intel Wireless Display 17 VGA 15 power battery 22 conserving 24 options 19 power button 18 power meter 20 power plans customizing 21 selecting 20 viewing current 20 power switch 18 power-on password creating 47 entering 47 managing 47 power...
HP Mini and Compaq Mini Getting Started - Windows 7
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... Services. Click the network icon in some locations)-These icons may be displayed either individually on the Windows desktop or grouped in Help and Support. To access the Windows Connect to the Internet Wizard and instructions for a new Internet account and configuring the computer to enable the firewall. Select a network to connect to a wireless network 15 Click Connect. 6. The following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device ● HP Mobile Broadband Module, a wireless wide area network (WWAN) device...
... Services. Click the network icon in some locations)-These icons may be displayed either individually on the Windows desktop or grouped in Help and Support. To access the Windows Connect to the Internet Wizard and instructions for a new Internet account and configuring the computer to enable the firewall. Select a network to connect to a wireless network 15 Click Connect. 6. The following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device ● HP Mobile Broadband Module, a wireless wide area network (WWAN) device...
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... and Support, which provides information about your Windows operating system and computer, answers to questions and tutorials, and updates to the computer, pressing this key. 18 Chapter 5 Keyboard and pointing devices f4 Switches the screen image among other devices that are receiving video information from operating properly. NOTE: The action key feature is enabled at the factory. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in the HP Notebook Reference Guide for instructions.
... and Support, which provides information about your Windows operating system and computer, answers to questions and tutorials, and updates to the computer, pressing this key. 18 Chapter 5 Keyboard and pointing devices f4 Switches the screen image among other devices that are receiving video information from operating properly. NOTE: The action key feature is enabled at the factory. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in the HP Notebook Reference Guide for instructions.
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... Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Using the TouchPad To move the pointer, slide one finger across the TouchPad in the direction you can use an external USB mouse (purchased separately) by connecting it to one of the USB ports on the computer. Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the left and right buttons on an external mouse. Selecting Use...
... Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Using the TouchPad To move the pointer, slide one finger across the TouchPad in the direction you can use an external USB mouse (purchased separately) by connecting it to one of the USB ports on the computer. Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the left and right buttons on an external mouse. Selecting Use...
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... 11 battery, replacing 24 Bluetooth label 39 C caps lock light, identifying 5 Certificate of Authenticity label 39 components bottom 11 display 10 front 6 left side 9 right side 7 top 4 connector, power 9 D Digital Media Slot, identifying 7 E esc key, identifying 6 external monitor, identifying 9 F f11 34 fn key, identifying 6, 17 H hard drive installing 28 removing 28 replacing 28 hard drive light 9 headphone (audio-out) jack 9 hotkeys, description 17 HP Recovery Manager 33 I input power 40 integrated webcam light, identifying 10 internal microphone, identifying 10 Internet connection setup...
... 11 battery, replacing 24 Bluetooth label 39 C caps lock light, identifying 5 Certificate of Authenticity label 39 components bottom 11 display 10 front 6 left side 9 right side 7 top 4 connector, power 9 D Digital Media Slot, identifying 7 E esc key, identifying 6 external monitor, identifying 9 F f11 34 fn key, identifying 6, 17 H hard drive installing 28 removing 28 replacing 28 hard drive light 9 headphone (audio-out) jack 9 hotkeys, description 17 HP Recovery Manager 33 I input power 40 integrated webcam light, identifying 10 internal microphone, identifying 10 Internet connection setup...
HP Mini 110 and Compaq Mini CQ10 - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... boot order 80 caps lock light, identifying 7 changing Setup Utility language 77 chipset, product description 1 components additional hardware 15 bottom 13 computer, major 17 display 12 front 8 left-side 10 right-side 9 TouchPad 6 computer feet locations 39 spare part number 39 connector, power 10 connectors, service considerations 35 cord, power 15 D device specifications 81 devices, mass storage 25 Diagnostics menu 80 Digital Media Slot, identifying 9 diskette drive, precautions 35 display product description 1 removal 61 spare part numbers...
... boot order 80 caps lock light, identifying 7 changing Setup Utility language 77 chipset, product description 1 components additional hardware 15 bottom 13 computer, major 17 display 12 front 8 left-side 10 right-side 9 TouchPad 6 computer feet locations 39 spare part number 39 connector, power 10 connectors, service considerations 35 cord, power 15 D device specifications 81 devices, mass storage 25 Diagnostics menu 80 Digital Media Slot, identifying 9 diskette drive, precautions 35 display product description 1 removal 61 spare part numbers...
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... webcam light, identifying 12 internal display switch, identifying 12 internal media cards, product description 3 internal microphone, identifying 12 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 11 audio-out (headphone) 11 RJ-45 (network) 10 K keyboard product description 4 removal 55 spare part numbers 18, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 55 keys action 8 esc 8 fn 8 Windows applications 8 Windows logo 8 L language support 79 latch, battery release 13 lights battery 10 caps lock 7 power 9 webcam 12 M Main menu 79 mass storage devices, hard drive 25 memory module product description 2 removal 52 spare part numbers...
... webcam light, identifying 12 internal display switch, identifying 12 internal media cards, product description 3 internal microphone, identifying 12 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 11 audio-out (headphone) 11 RJ-45 (network) 10 K keyboard product description 4 removal 55 spare part numbers 18, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 55 keys action 8 esc 8 fn 8 Windows applications 8 Windows logo 8 L language support 79 latch, battery release 13 lights battery 10 caps lock 7 power 9 webcam 12 M Main menu 79 mass storage devices, hard drive 25 memory module product description 2 removal 52 spare part numbers...
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... drive 2 internal media cards 3 keyboard 4 memory module 2 modem 2 operating system 4 optical drive 2 pointing device 4 ports 4 power requirements 4 processors 1 product name 1 security 4 serviceability 4 video 2 wireless 3 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 84 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 85 recovering from the recovery discs 87 recovery discs 84 Recovery Manager 84, 85 recovery partition 84 recovery, system 85 recycling battery 92 display 92 removal/replacement preliminaries 34 procedures 39 restore points 89 restoring default settings 78 RJ-45 (network) jack...
... drive 2 internal media cards 3 keyboard 4 memory module 2 modem 2 operating system 4 optical drive 2 pointing device 4 ports 4 power requirements 4 processors 1 product name 1 security 4 serviceability 4 video 2 wireless 3 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 84 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 85 recovering from the recovery discs 87 recovery discs 84 Recovery Manager 84, 85 recovery partition 84 recovery, system 85 recycling battery 92 display 92 removal/replacement preliminaries 34 procedures 39 restore points 89 restoring default settings 78 RJ-45 (network) jack...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to SATA AHCI mode Using Sysprep with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. Page 6 Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Serial ATA hard disk drives. To download the latest version of the Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Installing SATA drivers...
... drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to SATA AHCI mode Using Sysprep with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. Page 6 Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Serial ATA hard disk drives. To download the latest version of the Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Installing SATA drivers...