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... Accessing the Quick Launch Buttons control panel 24 Setting tiling preferences 24 Setting advanced preferences 24 Displaying the Quick Launch Buttons icon 25 Setting button assignments on an external keyboard 25 Keypads ...26 Using the embedded numeric keypad 26 Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad 26 Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad 27 Using an external numeric keypad 27 Enabling or disabling num lock mode as you work 27 3 Power Power control and light locations ...29 Power sources ...3. 1 Connecting the AC adapter...
... Accessing the Quick Launch Buttons control panel 24 Setting tiling preferences 24 Setting advanced preferences 24 Displaying the Quick Launch Buttons icon 25 Setting button assignments on an external keyboard 25 Keypads ...26 Using the embedded numeric keypad 26 Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad 26 Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad 27 Using an external numeric keypad 27 Enabling or disabling num lock mode as you work 27 3 Power Power control and light locations ...29 Power sources ...3. 1 Connecting the AC adapter...
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... optical disc 62 Removing an optical disc (with power 63 Removing an optical disc (without power 63 Using media activity hotkeys 65 Using the QuickPlay buttons 66 Using the audio features ...68 Using the audio-in (microphone) jack 69 Using the audio-out (headphone) jack 69 Using S/PDIF digital audio (select models only 69 Adjusting the volume 70 Using the video features ...71 Using the external monitor port 71 Using the S-Video-out jack 72 Remote control (select models only 73 HP Mobile Remote Control (PC Card version 74 Inserting the battery (PC Card version...
... optical disc 62 Removing an optical disc (with power 63 Removing an optical disc (without power 63 Using media activity hotkeys 65 Using the QuickPlay buttons 66 Using the audio features ...68 Using the audio-in (microphone) jack 69 Using the audio-out (headphone) jack 69 Using S/PDIF digital audio (select models only 69 Adjusting the volume 70 Using the video features ...71 Using the external monitor port 71 Using the S-Video-out jack 72 Remote control (select models only 73 HP Mobile Remote Control (PC Card version 74 Inserting the battery (PC Card version...
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... in random access memory (RAM), the screen is cleared, and power is stored in hibernation, you must be connected to the system only by the fn+f4 hotkey: ● LCD (computer display) ● External VGA (most external monitors) ● S-Video (televisions, camcorders, VCRs, and video capture cards with S-Video-in jacks, on both the computer and the monitor. The function of the fn+f5 hotkey can set the fn+f5 hotkey to initiate...
... in random access memory (RAM), the screen is cleared, and power is stored in hibernation, you must be connected to the system only by the fn+f4 hotkey: ● LCD (computer display) ● External VGA (most external monitors) ● S-Video (televisions, camcorders, VCRs, and video capture cards with S-Video-in jacks, on both the computer and the monitor. The function of the fn+f5 hotkey can set the fn+f5 hotkey to initiate...
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... insert or remove any hard drives or optical drives. The power lights are energy-saving features that conserve power and reduce startup time. When you restore from hibernation, your work returns to a hibernation file on the hard drive, and then shuts down the computer. Standby CAUTION To avoid a complete battery discharge, do not leave the computer in Microsoft® Windows® Control Panel to the screen where...
... insert or remove any hard drives or optical drives. The power lights are energy-saving features that conserve power and reduce startup time. When you restore from hibernation, your work returns to a hibernation file on the hard drive, and then shuts down the computer. Standby CAUTION To avoid a complete battery discharge, do not leave the computer in Microsoft® Windows® Control Panel to the screen where...
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... . Turn the computer upside down with the battery bay to about 10 percent of battery charge displays: WARNING! Charging the battery pack may be delayed if a battery pack is new, has been unused for 2 weeks or more, or is connected to release the battery pack. 3. A battery pack inserted in -use , but the battery pack charges faster while the computer is connected to external power through an AC adapter, an optional...
... . Turn the computer upside down with the battery bay to about 10 percent of battery charge displays: WARNING! Charging the battery pack may be delayed if a battery pack is new, has been unused for 2 weeks or more, or is connected to release the battery pack. 3. A battery pack inserted in -use , but the battery pack charges faster while the computer is connected to external power through an AC adapter, an optional...
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... an external power source. ● Stop or remove any optional external media cards that you are not using. ● Remove a CD or DVD that you are not using. ● Use the fn+f7 and fn+f8 hotkeys to adjust screen brightness as you need it. ● Use optional powered speakers instead of the internal speakers, or adjust system volume as you need it on the computer is off . 3. ENWW Battery packs 49 Conserving battery power Using the battery conservation...
... an external power source. ● Stop or remove any optional external media cards that you are not using. ● Remove a CD or DVD that you are not using. ● Use the fn+f7 and fn+f8 hotkeys to adjust screen brightness as you need it. ● Use optional powered speakers instead of the internal speakers, or adjust system volume as you need it on the computer is off . 3. ENWW Battery packs 49 Conserving battery power Using the battery conservation...
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... "HP Mobile Remote Control (PC Card version)." For information on the ExpressCard remote control. Risk of used interchangeably. ● Some remote control buttons perform the same functions as computer buttons. Dispose of explosion if battery is active. ENWW Multimedia hardware 81 For example, the DVD button on the remote control and the DVD button on supported hotkeys. ● Other remote control buttons provide functions that are not duplicated by an incorrect type. Inserting the battery...
... "HP Mobile Remote Control (PC Card version)." For information on the ExpressCard remote control. Risk of used interchangeably. ● Some remote control buttons perform the same functions as computer buttons. Dispose of explosion if battery is active. ENWW Multimedia hardware 81 For example, the DVD button on the remote control and the DVD button on supported hotkeys. ● Other remote control buttons provide functions that are not duplicated by an incorrect type. Inserting the battery...
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... PC Cards, install only the software required for your operating system. NOTE Zoomed video PC Cards are instructed by the PC Card manufacturer. 96 Chapter 6 External Media Cards ENWW Configuring a PC Card CAUTION To prevent loss of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). The PC Card slot (select models only) supports ● 32-bit (CardBus) and 16-bit PC Cards. ● Type I and Type II PC Cards. PC Cards (select models only) A PC Card is a credit card-sized accessory designed to conform to install device drivers: Install only the device drivers...
... PC Cards, install only the software required for your operating system. NOTE Zoomed video PC Cards are instructed by the PC Card manufacturer. 96 Chapter 6 External Media Cards ENWW Configuring a PC Card CAUTION To prevent loss of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). The PC Card slot (select models only) supports ● 32-bit (CardBus) and 16-bit PC Cards. ● Type I and Type II PC Cards. PC Cards (select models only) A PC Card is a credit card-sized accessory designed to conform to install device drivers: Install only the device drivers...
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... enter Setup" message is on select models only and should only be changed on , restart it on the screen. Use the arrow keys to choose your preference and exit the Setup Utility, press f10 and then follow the instructions on . 3. Display the setup message: ● If the computer is displayed in hibernation, press the power button. To set your Video Memory preference. 6. Video memory settings can improve the video performance of the screen...
... enter Setup" message is on select models only and should only be changed on , restart it on the screen. Use the arrow keys to choose your preference and exit the Setup Utility, press f10 and then follow the instructions on . 3. Display the setup message: ● If the computer is displayed in hibernation, press the power button. To set your Video Memory preference. 6. Video memory settings can improve the video performance of the screen...
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.... Tips for a Windows security feature. Because most passwords are not displayed as they are set by an outsider. The following tables list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. 128 Chapter 11 Security ENWW Passwords can also use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set , changed, or deleted, it with keyboard number keys, your password will not be entered at a Windows prompt.
.... Tips for a Windows security feature. Because most passwords are not displayed as they are set by an outsider. The following tables list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. 128 Chapter 11 Security ENWW Passwords can also use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set , changed, or deleted, it with keyboard number keys, your password will not be entered at a Windows prompt.
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... Setup Utility, press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen. Managing an administrator password To set, change an administrator password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, type a new password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To delete an administrator password, type your power-on password, you cannot turn on the computer, restart, or restore from hibernation. *For details about each of the screen. 2. Open the Setup Utility...
... Setup Utility, press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen. Managing an administrator password To set, change an administrator password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, type a new password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To delete an administrator password, type your power-on password, you cannot turn on the computer, restart, or restore from hibernation. *For details about each of the screen. 2. Open the Setup Utility...
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... keyboard arrow keys to a USB port can be used even when the operating system is provided later in this chapter. or - ● Press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen. - An overview of the screen. 2. Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts. ENWW Setup Utility access 135 Select the Main, Security, System Configuration, or Diagnostics menu. An external keyboard connected to navigate and make...
... keyboard arrow keys to a USB port can be used even when the operating system is provided later in this chapter. or - ● Press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen. - An overview of the screen. 2. Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts. ENWW Setup Utility access 135 Select the Main, Security, System Configuration, or Diagnostics menu. An external keyboard connected to navigate and make...
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... update optional software, follow the instructions included with the computer: 1. Reinstalling device drivers and other software provided on the computer, visit the HP website at http://www.hp.com and click the software and drivers download link. Select Start > Run. Update reinstalled software It is complete, you can access from a Help button or menu item within the application. b. Then type D:\SWSETUP\APPINSTL\SETUP.EXE where D indicates the optical drive. 3. To access update links for installing...
... update optional software, follow the instructions included with the computer: 1. Reinstalling device drivers and other software provided on the computer, visit the HP website at http://www.hp.com and click the software and drivers download link. Select Start > Run. Update reinstalled software It is complete, you can access from a Help button or menu item within the application. b. Then type D:\SWSETUP\APPINSTL\SETUP.EXE where D indicates the optical drive. 3. To access update links for installing...
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... it can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run more efficiently. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the keyboard or move the computer while the drive is sensitive to protect the drives. Do not type on the hard disk so that you use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. Select Start> All Programs...
... it can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run more efficiently. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the keyboard or move the computer while the drive is sensitive to protect the drives. Do not type on the hard disk so that you use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. Select Start> All Programs...
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... restore from hibernation, briefly press the power button. To change these procedures, refer to confirm that no magnetized items (for example, a magnetized screw driver) are energy-saving features that can be in this chapter. ● If you cannot restart the computer using an optional wireless mouse, make sure that the mouse battery has an adequate charge. 160 Chapter 15 Troubleshooting ENWW The computer screen is functioning...
... restore from hibernation, briefly press the power button. To change these procedures, refer to confirm that no magnetized items (for example, a magnetized screw driver) are energy-saving features that can be in this chapter. ● If you cannot restart the computer using an optional wireless mouse, make sure that the mouse battery has an adequate charge. 160 Chapter 15 Troubleshooting ENWW The computer screen is functioning...
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... bays battery 11, 14 hard drive 11 BIOS update downloading 143 installing 144 BIOS version 142 blank computer screen 160 Bluetooth device 35, 113, 118 Bluetooth for Windows software 118 Bluetooth label 14 buttons DVD 4, 66 Media 5, 66 mute 5 PC Card slot eject 10 power 4, 29 Quick Launch Buttons software 24 QuickPlay 66 remote control (ExpressCard version) 85 remote control (PC Card version) 78 setting use preferences 18 TouchPad 3, 17 volume 5 volume down 68, 70 volume mute 68, 70 volume up 68, 70 wireless 5 C cable 1394 105 LAN 125...
... bays battery 11, 14 hard drive 11 BIOS update downloading 143 installing 144 BIOS version 142 blank computer screen 160 Bluetooth device 35, 113, 118 Bluetooth for Windows software 118 Bluetooth label 14 buttons DVD 4, 66 Media 5, 66 mute 5 PC Card slot eject 10 power 4, 29 Quick Launch Buttons software 24 QuickPlay 66 remote control (ExpressCard version) 85 remote control (PC Card version) 78 setting use preferences 18 TouchPad 3, 17 volume 5 volume down 68, 70 volume mute 68, 70 volume up 68, 70 wireless 5 C cable 1394 105 LAN 125...
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... updates, software 132 Customer Care 163 D default power settings 36 default settings, Setup Utility 137 device driver installation 151 digital cards. See Digital Media Slot cards, ExpressCards, PC Cards Digital Media Slot 10 Digital Media Slot cards inserting 94 removing 95 stopping 95 supported types 93 Disk Cleanup software 156 Disk Defragmenter software 156 display image, switching 20, 22 maintenance 155 screen brightness hotkeys 20, 23 display release latch 7 drive media 35 drivers ExpressCards 99 PC Cards 96 drives caring for 51 IDE drive light 52 maintenance 156 optical 9 DVD button...
... updates, software 132 Customer Care 163 D default power settings 36 default settings, Setup Utility 137 device driver installation 151 digital cards. See Digital Media Slot cards, ExpressCards, PC Cards Digital Media Slot 10 Digital Media Slot cards inserting 94 removing 95 stopping 95 supported types 93 Disk Cleanup software 156 Disk Defragmenter software 156 display image, switching 20, 22 maintenance 155 screen brightness hotkeys 20, 23 display release latch 7 drive media 35 drivers ExpressCards 99 PC Cards 96 drives caring for 51 IDE drive light 52 maintenance 156 optical 9 DVD button...
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..., Setup Utility 136, 139 latches battery pack release 11 display release 7 lights battery 6, 30 caps lock 6 IDE drive 6, 52 mute 6 num lock 6 power 6, 30 wireless 6, 8 LightScribe 56 local area network (LAN) cable required 125 connecting cable 125 lock, security cable 10 low-battery condition 45 M maintenance battery pack 154 battery pack disposal 154 Disk Cleanup 156 Disk Defragmenter 156 display 155 drives 156 hardware 153 HP Software Update 141 keyboard 155 TouchPad 155 media activity hotkeys 65 Media button 5, 66 media controls, hotkeys 20, 23 memory adding or replacing memory modules 107...
..., Setup Utility 136, 139 latches battery pack release 11 display release 7 lights battery 6, 30 caps lock 6 IDE drive 6, 52 mute 6 num lock 6 power 6, 30 wireless 6, 8 LightScribe 56 local area network (LAN) cable required 125 connecting cable 125 lock, security cable 10 low-battery condition 45 M maintenance battery pack 154 battery pack disposal 154 Disk Cleanup 156 Disk Defragmenter 156 display 155 drives 156 hardware 153 HP Software Update 141 keyboard 155 TouchPad 155 media activity hotkeys 65 Media button 5, 66 media controls, hotkeys 20, 23 memory adding or replacing memory modules 107...
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... (network) jack 10 S S-Video 22 S-Video-out jack 10, 71, 72 S/PDIF digital audio 69 screen blank 160 screen brightness hotkeys 20, 23 screen image, switching 20, 22 screen saver 50 scroll zone, TouchPad 17 scrolling zones, TouchPad 3 Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card 10, 93 Secure Digital Input/Output (SD I/ O) 10, 93 security features 127 password guidelines 128 Windows passwords 129 wireless 117 security cable 133 security cable slot 10 security passwords 40 serial number, computer 14 service tag 14 Setup Utility accessing...
... (network) jack 10 S S-Video 22 S-Video-out jack 10, 71, 72 S/PDIF digital audio 69 screen blank 160 screen brightness hotkeys 20, 23 screen image, switching 20, 22 screen saver 50 scroll zone, TouchPad 17 scrolling zones, TouchPad 3 Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card 10, 93 Secure Digital Input/Output (SD I/ O) 10, 93 security features 127 password guidelines 128 Windows passwords 129 wireless 117 security cable 133 security cable slot 10 security passwords 40 serial number, computer 14 service tag 14 Setup Utility accessing...
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... USB ports, identifying 9, 10, 103 user password 129 V vents 8, 11 video features 71 video memory 112 video transmission types 22 volume buttons 5 volume down button 68, 70 volume mute button 68, 70 volume up button 68, 70 volume, adjusting 70 W Web browser hotkey 20, 21 Windows applications key 2 Windows logo key 2 Windows operating system information backup 149 reinstallation 149, 150 repairing 148 Windows passwords 129 wireless antennae 12 wireless button 5, 114 wireless certification label 14 wireless controls button 114 light 114 wireless device 802.11 113 Bluetooth 113 wireless network...
... USB ports, identifying 9, 10, 103 user password 129 V vents 8, 11 video features 71 video memory 112 video transmission types 22 volume buttons 5 volume down button 68, 70 volume mute button 68, 70 volume up button 68, 70 volume, adjusting 70 W Web browser hotkey 20, 21 Windows applications key 2 Windows logo key 2 Windows operating system information backup 149 reinstallation 149, 150 repairing 148 Windows passwords 129 wireless antennae 12 wireless button 5, 114 wireless certification label 14 wireless controls button 114 light 114 wireless device 802.11 113 Bluetooth 113 wireless network...