Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... available on the HP Web site. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which are packaged in the remainder of this guide: 1. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer model, product category, and series or family. Access the updates on the...
... available on the HP Web site. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which are packaged in the remainder of this guide: 1. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer model, product category, and series or family. Access the updates on the...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... device, or connected to an optional power source. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your hard drive. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on or restarting the computer. To use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Open the Setup Utility...
... device, or connected to an optional power source. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your hard drive. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on or restarting the computer. To use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Open the Setup Utility...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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.... 2. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. To do so, restart your computer. If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your hard drive. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Click Install now to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to do this, click Download...
.... 2. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. To do so, restart your computer. If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your hard drive. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Click Install now to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to do this, click Download...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. For more information. 1. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN...
... 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. For more information. 1. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...'s instructions. 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±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. 3 Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug...
...'s instructions. 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±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. 3 Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. Using Disk Defragmenter 19 Depending on the hard drive so that you do not need access to complete. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to run more than an hour to your computer. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. 5 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk...
... installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. Using Disk Defragmenter 19 Depending on the hard drive so that you do not need access to complete. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to run more than an hour to your computer. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. 5 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the drivers are listed in the following procedures to obtain HP device drivers. 30 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to delete. 6. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to the Windows operating system and other drivers you want to uninstall and reinstall (for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions...
... the drivers are listed in the following procedures to obtain HP device drivers. 30 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to delete. 6. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to the Windows operating system and other drivers you want to uninstall and reinstall (for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions...
Drives - Windows Vista
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.../support, and select your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on the Web. 3. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click the option for software updates on your country or region. 2. A device driver must be reinstalled 31 To use the HP Update Utility: 1. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for software and driver downloads, type your computer. To use the HP Web site: 1. Open...
.../support, and select your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on the Web. 3. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click the option for software updates on your country or region. 2. A device driver must be reinstalled 31 To use the HP Update Utility: 1. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for software and driver downloads, type your computer. To use the HP Web site: 1. Open...
Drives - Windows Vista
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optical drive DVD burning 12, 28 changing region setting 9 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 DVD drive 2, 14 DVD region settings 9 E external drive 14 H hard disk drive external 14 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 installing 21 removing 20 replacing 20 hard drive external 14 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 installing 21 removing 20 replacing 20 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 L light, drive 16 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 19 Disk Defragmenter 19 O optical disc playing 7 removing 13 optical drive 2, 14 R region codes, DVD 9 S software Disk Cleanup 19 Disk Defragmenter ...
optical drive DVD burning 12, 28 changing region setting 9 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 DVD drive 2, 14 DVD region settings 9 E external drive 14 H hard disk drive external 14 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 installing 21 removing 20 replacing 20 hard drive external 14 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 installing 21 removing 20 replacing 20 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 L light, drive 16 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 19 Disk Defragmenter 19 O optical disc playing 7 removing 13 optical drive 2, 14 R region codes, DVD 9 S software Disk Cleanup 19 Disk Defragmenter ...
HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... drive (5) Optical drive light Description Connects an AC adapter. ● On: The computer is connected to external power. ● Off: The computer is being mishandled or stolen. Blinking: The optical drive is not connected to optical discs. Connects a network cable. Reads optical discs and, on your computer model, the computer may include an HDMI port or a USB port at this section. Component (3) HDMI port (select models only) (4) External monitor port (5) RJ-45 (network) jack (6) Vent (7) Security cable slot Description Connects an optional video or audio device...
... drive (5) Optical drive light Description Connects an AC adapter. ● On: The computer is connected to external power. ● Off: The computer is being mishandled or stolen. Blinking: The optical drive is not connected to optical discs. Connects a network cable. Reads optical discs and, on your computer model, the computer may include an HDMI port or a USB port at this section. Component (3) HDMI port (select models only) (4) External monitor port (5) RJ-45 (network) jack (6) Vent (7) Security cable slot Description Connects an optional video or audio device...
HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. This number describes the duration of the computer. 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 product name affixed to each product. 3 Illustrated parts catalog Serial number location When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number located on the service tag. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware...
... a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. This number describes the duration of the computer. 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 product name affixed to each product. 3 Illustrated parts catalog Serial number location When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number located on the service tag. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware...
HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... the computer. Serial number When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model description provided on the service tag. This is the product name affixed to the front of the warranty period for the computer. This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. 30 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures There are needed. The part number helps a service technician to...
... the computer. Serial number When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model description provided on the service tag. This is the product name affixed to the front of the warranty period for the computer. This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. 30 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures There are needed. The part number helps a service technician to...
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... battery 12 hard drive 12 Bluetooth module removal 55 spare part number 16, 55 boot options 65 boot order 65 button sound 65 buttons MediaSmart 5 next/fast forward 6 play/pause 6 power 5 previous/rewind 6 stop 6 TouchPad 9 TouchPad on/off 9 volume mute 5 wireless 6 C cables, service considerations 25 camera, product description 2 camera/microphone module removal 45 spare part number 17, 46 camera/microphone module cable removal 48 spare part number 18 caps lock light, identifying 8 Card Reader Power Saving 65 changing the Setup Utility language 62 chipset, product description 1 CMOS clearing...
... battery 12 hard drive 12 Bluetooth module removal 55 spare part number 16, 55 boot options 65 boot order 65 button sound 65 buttons MediaSmart 5 next/fast forward 6 play/pause 6 power 5 previous/rewind 6 stop 6 TouchPad 9 TouchPad on/off 9 volume mute 5 wireless 6 C cables, service considerations 25 camera, product description 2 camera/microphone module removal 45 spare part number 17, 46 camera/microphone module cable removal 48 spare part number 18 caps lock light, identifying 8 Card Reader Power Saving 65 changing the Setup Utility language 62 chipset, product description 1 CMOS clearing...
HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...webcam light, identifying 4 internal microphones, identifying 4 interrupt specifications 71 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 10 audio-out (headphone) 10 RJ-45 (network) 11 K keyboard product description 3 spare part numbers 15 keyboard and switch cover removal 40 spare part numbers 40 keypad keys, identifying 7 keys esc 6 fn 7 function 7 keypad 7 Windows applications 7 Windows logo 7 L LAN Power Saving 65 language support 65 latch, battery release 12 LED bracket spare part number 15 lights battery 9 caps lock 8 drive 9 mute 8 num lock 8 optical drive 11 power 8, 11 TouchPad 9 volume down 8 volume...
...webcam light, identifying 4 internal microphones, identifying 4 interrupt specifications 71 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 10 audio-out (headphone) 10 RJ-45 (network) 11 K keyboard product description 3 spare part numbers 15 keyboard and switch cover removal 40 spare part numbers 40 keypad keys, identifying 7 keys esc 6 fn 7 function 7 keypad 7 Windows applications 7 Windows logo 7 L LAN Power Saving 65 language support 65 latch, battery release 12 LED bracket spare part number 15 lights battery 9 caps lock 8 drive 9 mute 8 num lock 8 optical drive 11 power 8, 11 TouchPad 9 volume down 8 volume...
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... audio 2 camera 2 chipset 1 display panel 1 docking support 3 Ethernet 2 external media cards 2 graphics 1 hard drives 1 keyboard 3 memory module 1 microphone 2 operating system 3 optical drives 2 pointing devices 3 ports 2 power requirements 3 processors 1 product name 1 security 3 serviceability 3 wireless 2 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 85 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 88 recovering from the recovery discs 88 recovery discs 85 Recovery Manager 85, 88 recovery partition 85 recovery, system 88 remote control, spare part numbers 21 removal/replacement...
... audio 2 camera 2 chipset 1 display panel 1 docking support 3 Ethernet 2 external media cards 2 graphics 1 hard drives 1 keyboard 3 memory module 1 microphone 2 operating system 3 optical drives 2 pointing devices 3 ports 2 power requirements 3 processors 1 product name 1 security 3 serviceability 3 wireless 2 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 85 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 88 recovering from the recovery discs 88 recovery discs 85 Recovery Manager 85, 88 recovery partition 85 recovery, system 88 remote control, spare part numbers 21 removal/replacement...
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... system recovery 88 system restore points 85 T thermal paste, replacement 59 tools required 24 top cover removal 49 spare part number 15, 49 TouchPad buttons 9 identifying 9 scrolling regions 9 touchpad board spare part number 15 touchpad bracket spare part number 15 TouchPad light, identifying 9 TouchPad on/off button 9 transporting guidelines 27 wireless module compartment, identifying 12 wireless, product description 2 WLAN module removal 33 spare part numbers 16, 33 workstation guidelines 27 U Universal Serial Bus (USB) port pin assignments 93 unknown password 29 USB ports, identifying...
... system recovery 88 system restore points 85 T thermal paste, replacement 59 tools required 24 top cover removal 49 spare part number 15, 49 TouchPad buttons 9 identifying 9 scrolling regions 9 touchpad board spare part number 15 touchpad bracket spare part number 15 TouchPad light, identifying 9 TouchPad on/off button 9 transporting guidelines 27 wireless module compartment, identifying 12 wireless, product description 2 WLAN module removal 33 spare part numbers 16, 33 workstation guidelines 27 U Universal Serial Bus (USB) port pin assignments 93 unknown password 29 USB ports, identifying...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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..., click Device Manager, and then click the plus (+) sign next to the HDMI port: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound icon. 2. Click the Playback tab, click Digital Output Device (HDMI), and then click Set Default. 12 Chapter 4 Video To connect a video or audio device to Display adapters. Configuring the audio using HDMI For best results, connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to the HDMI port on your computer, and use MediaSmart as the default audio playback device 1. The...
..., click Device Manager, and then click the plus (+) sign next to the HDMI port: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound icon. 2. Click the Playback tab, click Digital Output Device (HDMI), and then click Set Default. 12 Chapter 4 Video To connect a video or audio device to Display adapters. Configuring the audio using HDMI For best results, connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to the HDMI port on your computer, and use MediaSmart as the default audio playback device 1. The...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... array microphones, identifying 2 drives, optical drive 14 DVD changing region setting 17 inserting 16 removing 19, 21 DVD drive 14 DVD region settings 17 E earbuds 2 external audio devices, connecting 9 external monitor port 11 H HDMI configuring 12 connecting 11 HDMI port 11 headphone (audio-out) jack 2 headphones 2 high-definition devices, connecting 11 HP MediaSmart 3 I internal digital dual array microphones, identifying 2 issues, resolving 21 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 2 audio-out (headphone) 2 M media activity buttons 5 media activity hotkeys 6 MediaSmart starting 3, 7 using 7, 17...
... array microphones, identifying 2 drives, optical drive 14 DVD changing region setting 17 inserting 16 removing 19, 21 DVD drive 14 DVD region settings 17 E earbuds 2 external audio devices, connecting 9 external monitor port 11 H HDMI configuring 12 connecting 11 HDMI port 11 headphone (audio-out) jack 2 headphones 2 high-definition devices, connecting 11 HP MediaSmart 3 I internal digital dual array microphones, identifying 2 issues, resolving 21 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 2 audio-out (headphone) 2 M media activity buttons 5 media activity hotkeys 6 MediaSmart starting 3, 7 using 7, 17...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... hard drive and the computer turns off. When Sleep is saved to a disc or an external media card. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is in the Sleep state or in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in any computer functions while the computer is saved to memory, letting you can exit Sleep in Windows® Control Panel. Your work is initiated, the power lights blink...
... hard drive and the computer turns off. When Sleep is saved to a disc or an external media card. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is in the Sleep state or in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in any computer functions while the computer is saved to memory, letting you can exit Sleep in Windows® Control Panel. Your work is initiated, the power lights blink...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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...Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is unresponsive and you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● 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 the Lock button...the Power button. ● Press and hold the power button for an extended period To shut down . Save your work and close all open programs. 2. The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and ...
...Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is unresponsive and you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● 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 the Lock button...the Power button. ● Press and hold the power button for an extended period To shut down . Save your work and close all open programs. 2. The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and ...