Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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.... ● A password set in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on the computer. The following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility: ● A password can be set in Windows or in the Setup Utility must be entered at a Windows prompt. Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Because most passwords are set, changed, or...
.... ● A password set in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on the computer. The following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility: ● A password can be set in Windows or in the Setup Utility must be entered at a Windows prompt. Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Because most passwords are set, changed, or...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Boot Options To do this menu option is in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● CD-ROM boot―Enable/disable boot from CD-ROM. ● Floppy boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette. ● Internal Network Adapter boot―Enable/disable boot from Internal Network Adapter. ● Boot Order...
... Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Boot Options To do this menu option is in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● CD-ROM boot―Enable/disable boot from CD-ROM. ● Floppy boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette. ● Internal Network Adapter boot―Enable/disable boot from Internal Network Adapter. ● Boot Order...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... 3 Using external drives 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. Connect the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. 3 Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information...
... 3 Using external drives 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. Connect the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. 3 Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... to set Disk Defragmenter to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. After you start Disk Defragmenter, it to run more than an hour to your computer. Click Defragment now. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for more efficiently. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Refer to run more information. Using Disk...
... to set Disk Defragmenter to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. After you start Disk Defragmenter, it to run more than an hour to your computer. Click Defragment now. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for more efficiently. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Refer to run more information. Using Disk...
Drives - Windows Vista
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6 Replacing a drive in the primary hard drive bay To remove the primary hard drive: 1. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. Disconnect all external hardware devices connected to the computer. 4. Turn the computer upside down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Then shut down the computer and close the display. 3. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Loosen the 4 hard drive cover screws (1). 20 Chapter 6 Replacing a drive in the primary hard drive bay...
6 Replacing a drive in the primary hard drive bay To remove the primary hard drive: 1. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. Disconnect all external hardware devices connected to the computer. 4. Turn the computer upside down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Then shut down the computer and close the display. 3. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Loosen the 4 hard drive cover screws (1). 20 Chapter 6 Replacing a drive in the primary hard drive bay...
Drives - Windows Vista
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.... Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want to uninstall and reinstall (for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to install Microsoft Update. Repeat for any other Microsoft products. 6. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any discs from the optical drive. 2. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. If prompted by using the...
.... Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want to uninstall and reinstall (for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to install Microsoft Update. Repeat for any other Microsoft products. 6. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any discs from the optical drive. 2. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. If prompted by using the...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... 8 Troubleshooting or - Click Download only to save the file to your specific product from the models listed. 4. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Next to immediately check for software and driver downloads, type your computer after the installation is displayed, click...
... 8 Troubleshooting or - Click Download only to save the file to your specific product from the models listed. 4. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Next to immediately check for software and driver downloads, type your computer after the installation is displayed, click...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... DVD±R/RW with DL support 4 Blu-ray Disc ROM with DL support 4 T troubleshooting burning discs 31 device driver 33 disc play 29, 30 HP device drivers 33 optical disc tray 27 optical drive detection 28 Windows drivers 33 Index 35 optical drive DVD burning 12, 31 changing region setting 9 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 DVD drive 2, 14 DVD region settings 9 E external drive 14 H hard drive external 14 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 primary, installing 21 secondary, installing 24 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 L light, drive 16 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 19 Disk...
... DVD±R/RW with DL support 4 Blu-ray Disc ROM with DL support 4 T troubleshooting burning discs 31 device driver 33 disc play 29, 30 HP device drivers 33 optical disc tray 27 optical drive detection 28 Windows drivers 33 Index 35 optical drive DVD burning 12, 31 changing region setting 9 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 DVD drive 2, 14 DVD region settings 9 E external drive 14 H hard drive external 14 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 primary, installing 21 secondary, installing 24 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 L light, drive 16 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 19 Disk...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... information about the product's hardware components. The part number helps a service technician to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). This number describes the duration (in years) of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. Have this computer. The modem approval label is affixed to update or troubleshoot the operating system. You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. This certificate is...
... information about the product's hardware components. The part number helps a service technician to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). This number describes the duration (in years) of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. Have this computer. The modem approval label is affixed to update or troubleshoot the operating system. You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. This certificate is...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... 13 bays battery 10, 14 primary hard drive 10 secondary hard drive 10 Bluetooth label 15 buttons next/fast forward 5 play/pause 5 power 4 previous/rewind 5 stop 5 TouchPad 2 TouchPad on/off 2 volume mute 5 wireless 5 C caps lock light, identifying 3 Certificate of Authenticity label 14 compartments memory module 10 D Digital Media Slot light, identifying 9 Digital Media Slot, identifying 9 drive light, identifying 4, 7 E eSATA/USB port, identifying 9 esc key, identifying 6 expansion port, identifying 9 ExpressCard slot, identifying 9 external monitor port, identifying 9 F fingerprint reader...
... 13 bays battery 10, 14 primary hard drive 10 secondary hard drive 10 Bluetooth label 15 buttons next/fast forward 5 play/pause 5 power 4 previous/rewind 5 stop 5 TouchPad 2 TouchPad on/off 2 volume mute 5 wireless 5 C caps lock light, identifying 3 Certificate of Authenticity label 14 compartments memory module 10 D Digital Media Slot light, identifying 9 Digital Media Slot, identifying 9 drive light, identifying 4, 7 E eSATA/USB port, identifying 9 esc key, identifying 6 expansion port, identifying 9 ExpressCard slot, identifying 9 external monitor port, identifying 9 F fingerprint reader...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Most software and BIOS updates on the computer. Some download packages...
... such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Most software and BIOS updates on the computer. Some download packages...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Proceed to install. 7. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. or - Click Install now to your specific product from the models listed. 4. When prompted, click Save and then select...
Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Proceed to install. 7. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. or - Click Install now to your specific product from the models listed. 4. When prompted, click Save and then select...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... troubleshooting WLANs, refer to Help and Support for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for the WLAN device is listed, either your computer. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. For more information. 1. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
... troubleshooting WLANs, refer to Help and Support for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for the WLAN device is listed, either your computer. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. For more information. 1. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... part number 21, 26, 32 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive, spare part number 21, 26, 32 Bluetooth module removal 63 spare part numbers 19, 29, 63 Bluetooth module cable, spare part number 19, 33 boot options 99 boot order 99 button sound 98 buttons next/fast forward 10 play/pause 9 power 9 previous/rewind 9 stop 10 TouchPad 6 TouchPad on/off 6 volume mute 9 wireless 10 C Cable Kit, spare part number 19, 31 cables, service considerations 37 caps lock light, identifying 7 Card Reader Power Saving 98 changing the Setup Utility language...
... part number 21, 26, 32 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive, spare part number 21, 26, 32 Bluetooth module removal 63 spare part numbers 19, 29, 63 Bluetooth module cable, spare part number 19, 33 boot options 99 boot order 99 button sound 98 buttons next/fast forward 10 play/pause 9 power 9 previous/rewind 9 stop 10 TouchPad 6 TouchPad on/off 6 volume mute 9 wireless 10 C Cable Kit, spare part number 19, 31 cables, service considerations 37 caps lock light, identifying 7 Card Reader Power Saving 98 changing the Setup Utility language...
HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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lights battery 8, 12 caps lock 7 Digital Media Slot 14 drive 8, 12 mute 7 num lock 7 power 7, 12 TouchPad 6 volume down 7 volume mute 7 volume up 7 webcam 16 wireless 7 M mass storage devices, spare part numbers 26 media activity buttons, identifying 9 memory map specifications 110 memory module identifying 15 product description 2 removal 54 spare part numbers 21, 32, 54 memory test 99 microphone (audio-in) jack identifying 12 pin assignments 138 microphone, product description 3 model name 1 modem jack, pin assignments 141 modem module removal 77 spare part numbers 20, 28, 77 modem module ...
lights battery 8, 12 caps lock 7 Digital Media Slot 14 drive 8, 12 mute 7 num lock 7 power 7, 12 TouchPad 6 volume down 7 volume mute 7 volume up 7 webcam 16 wireless 7 M mass storage devices, spare part numbers 26 media activity buttons, identifying 9 memory map specifications 110 memory module identifying 15 product description 2 removal 54 spare part numbers 21, 32, 54 memory test 99 microphone (audio-in) jack identifying 12 pin assignments 138 microphone, product description 3 model name 1 modem jack, pin assignments 141 modem module removal 77 spare part numbers 20, 28, 77 modem module ...
HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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optical drives 3 pointing device 4 ports 4 power requirements 4 processors 1 product name 1 security 4 serviceability 5 TV tuner 3 webcam 3 wireless 3 product name 1 R recovery from the dedicated recovery partition 137 from the recovery discs 137 procedure 137 program or driver 133 system 133 recovery discs 137 Recovery Manager 133 recovery partition 137 remote control, spare part numbers 27, 28 removal/replacement preliminaries 36 procedures 41 restore points 135 RJ-11 (modem) jack identifying 13 pin assignments 141 RJ-45 (network) jack identifying 14 pin...
optical drives 3 pointing device 4 ports 4 power requirements 4 processors 1 product name 1 security 4 serviceability 5 TV tuner 3 webcam 3 wireless 3 product name 1 R recovery from the dedicated recovery partition 137 from the recovery discs 137 procedure 137 program or driver 133 system 133 recovery discs 137 Recovery Manager 133 recovery partition 137 remote control, spare part numbers 27, 28 removal/replacement preliminaries 36 procedures 41 restore points 135 RJ-11 (modem) jack identifying 13 pin assignments 141 RJ-45 (network) jack identifying 14 pin...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... properties. 2. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound icon. 2. You must also determine what type of the HDMI cable to that graphics card. Press fn+f4 on the computer display or any other end of graphics card installed in your media program. Configuring the audio using HDMI For best results, connect an audio or video device, such as the default audio playback device 1. NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separately), available...
... properties. 2. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound icon. 2. You must also determine what type of the HDMI cable to that graphics card. Press fn+f4 on the computer display or any other end of graphics card installed in your media program. Configuring the audio using HDMI For best results, connect an audio or video device, such as the default audio playback device 1. NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separately), available...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Proceed to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be reinstalled 27 To use Microsoft Update: 1. To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the...
... file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Proceed to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be reinstalled 27 To use Microsoft Update: 1. To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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...; Briefly press the power button. ● Close the display. ● Click Start, click the arrow next to the Lock button, and then click Sleep. Using power-saving states 1 Your work is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows® Control Panel. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of...
...; Briefly press the power button. ● Close the display. ● Click Start, click the arrow next to the Lock button, and then click Sleep. Using power-saving states 1 Your work is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows® Control Panel. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation, you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to the Lock button. 3. Click Shut Down. 4 Shutting down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information will be lost when the computer is possible. 1. The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer.
... computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation, you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to the Lock button. 3. Click Shut Down. 4 Shutting down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information will be lost when the computer is possible. 1. The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer.