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... you need 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 The term power button is unresponsive and you are unable to use the Windows Shut down command: NOTE: If the computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation, you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to replace the battery or access...
... you need 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 The term power button is unresponsive and you are unable to use the Windows Shut down command: NOTE: If the computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation, you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to replace the battery or access...
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... power lights blink and the screen clears. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to the screen where you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. Setting power options 19 Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. NOTE: If you have set at the factory: Sleep...
... power lights blink and the screen clears. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to the screen where you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. Setting power options 19 Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. NOTE: If you have set at the factory: Sleep...
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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 the powered USB port (select models only) on the device. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be used with the computer. 34 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Remove the device. To remove an eSATA device, save your options for storing and accessing information. 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 the powered USB port (select models only) on the device. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be used with the computer. 34 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Remove the device. To remove an eSATA device, save your options for storing and accessing information. Turn...
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... power. 2. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to complete. Using hard drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on solid-state drives. NOTE: It is running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Click Defragment disk. Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models...
... power. 2. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to complete. Using hard drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on solid-state drives. NOTE: It is running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Click Defragment disk. Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... power-on password at the first password check before the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, you must be used to Setup Utility (BIOS). ● After this password is set, it is set a user or administrator password, follow these steps: 1. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as it must be entered each password and store it in Windows, nor is it displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support...
... power-on password at the first password check before the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, you must be used to Setup Utility (BIOS). ● After this password is set, it is set a user or administrator password, follow these steps: 1. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as it must be entered each password and store it in Windows, nor is it displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support...
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... Setup Utility (BIOS), follow these steps: 1. Turn on -screen instructions. - To return all settings in Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. Displaying system information 1. System information such as the system time and date, and identification information about the computer is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Press f10 to enter Setup Utility (BIOS). ● To select a menu or a menu item, use the keyboard arrow keys and then press enter. ● To scroll...
... Setup Utility (BIOS), follow these steps: 1. Turn on -screen instructions. - To return all settings in Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. Displaying system information 1. System information such as the system time and date, and identification information about the computer is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Press f10 to enter Setup Utility (BIOS). ● To select a menu or a menu item, use the keyboard arrow keys and then press enter. ● To scroll...
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... other identifier. Follow the on -screen instructions to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you connect your hard drive designation. NOTE: If you want to an optional power source. BIOS installation procedures vary. If no instructions are displayed on the screen after it has been downloaded to install the update. The hard drive designation is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to download. 3. NOTE: After a message on -screen instructions. Using Setup Utility (BIOS) 55
... other identifier. Follow the on -screen instructions to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you connect your hard drive designation. NOTE: If you want to an optional power source. BIOS installation procedures vary. If no instructions are displayed on the screen after it has been downloaded to install the update. The hard drive designation is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to download. 3. NOTE: After a message on -screen instructions. Using Setup Utility (BIOS) 55
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...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 18 volume 14 C cables 1394 32 eSATA 33 USB 31 checking audio functions 14 computer, traveling 24, 57 configuring audio for HDMI 17 configuring ExpressCards 28 connecting to a wired network 8 connecting to an existing wireless network 4 Connection Manager 3 conservation, power 24 creating a wireless connection...
...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 18 volume 14 C cables 1394 32 eSATA 33 USB 31 checking audio functions 14 computer, traveling 24, 57 configuring audio for HDMI 17 configuring ExpressCards 28 connecting to a wired network 8 connecting to an existing wireless network 4 Connection Manager 3 conservation, power 24 creating a wireless connection...
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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 Pavilion g4 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. Follow the on your selection to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. BIOS installation procedures vary. If no instructions are displayed on the computer, you connect your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is connected to your hard drive. NOTE: If you need to access this information to install the update. Open Windows Explorer by using the AC adapter. Using the hard drive path...
... any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. Follow the on your selection to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. BIOS installation procedures vary. If no instructions are displayed on the computer, you connect your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is connected to your hard drive. NOTE: If you need to access this information to install the update. Open Windows Explorer by using the AC adapter. Using the hard drive path...
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.... Select Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive from the list. - Do not interrupt the process until it is still working. Recovering using HP Recovery partition (select models only) The HP Recovery partition (select models only), allows you can only be used if the hard drive is complete, otherwise the recovery will fail. or - See Changing the computer boot order on the screen. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. Recovering using the recovery media 1. or - ● Turn on your computer or an optional external optical drive, and...
.... Select Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive from the list. - Do not interrupt the process until it is still working. Recovering using HP Recovery partition (select models only) The HP Recovery partition (select models only), allows you can only be used if the hard drive is complete, otherwise the recovery will fail. or - See Changing the computer boot order on the screen. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. Recovering using the recovery media 1. or - ● Turn on your computer or an optional external optical drive, and...
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... removal 57 spare part number 18, 22, 57 HP Recovery Manager 86 I internal media card, product description 3 J jack audio-in (microphone) 10 audio-out (headphone) 10 jacks network 10 RJ-45 (network) 10 K key components 7 keyboard product description 3 removal 43 spare part numbers 15, 22, 43 keys action 7 esc 7 fn 7 Operating system applications 7 operating system logo 7 Windows applications 7 Windows logo 7 L latch, battery release 12 left-side components 10 light components 8 lights AC adapter 11 caps lock 8 hard drive 11 mute 8 optical drive 11 power 8, 11 TouchPad 8, 9 webcam 5 wireless...
... removal 57 spare part number 18, 22, 57 HP Recovery Manager 86 I internal media card, product description 3 J jack audio-in (microphone) 10 audio-out (headphone) 10 jacks network 10 RJ-45 (network) 10 K key components 7 keyboard product description 3 removal 43 spare part numbers 15, 22, 43 keys action 7 esc 7 fn 7 Operating system applications 7 operating system logo 7 Windows applications 7 Windows logo 7 L latch, battery release 12 left-side components 10 light components 8 lights AC adapter 11 caps lock 8 hard drive 11 mute 8 optical drive 11 power 8, 11 TouchPad 8, 9 webcam 5 wireless...
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... description audio 2 chipset 1 display panel 1 Ethernet 2 external media cards 3 graphics 1 hard drives 2 internal media card 3 keyboard 3 memory module 1 microphone 2 operating system 4 optical drive 2 pointing device 3 ports 3 power requirements 3 processors 1 product name 1 security 4 serviceability 4 video 2 wireless 2 product name 1 R recovering from the recovery discs 87 recovering the original system 86 recovery 86 HP Recovery Manager 86 recovery discs 83 recovery media 83 recovery, system 86 recycling 92 removal/replacement preliminaries 24 procedures 28 restore points 84 restoring the...
... description audio 2 chipset 1 display panel 1 Ethernet 2 external media cards 3 graphics 1 hard drives 2 internal media card 3 keyboard 3 memory module 1 microphone 2 operating system 4 optical drive 2 pointing device 3 ports 3 power requirements 3 processors 1 product name 1 security 4 serviceability 4 video 2 wireless 2 product name 1 R recovering from the recovery discs 87 recovering the original system 86 recovery 86 HP Recovery Manager 86 recovery discs 83 recovery media 83 recovery, system 86 recycling 92 removal/replacement preliminaries 24 procedures 28 restore points 84 restoring the...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... your hardware and software information 4 Right side ...4 Left side ...6 Display ...8 Top ...9 TouchPad ...9 Lights ...10 Buttons and speakers ...11 Keys ...12 Bottom ...13 Labels ...14 3 Connecting to a network ...15 Connecting to a wireless network ...16 Using the wireless controls 16 Using the wireless button 16 Using HP Connection Manager 16 Using operating system controls 17 Using a WLAN ...17 Using an Internet service provider 17 Setting up a WLAN 18 Configuring a wireless router 18 Protecting your WLAN 18 Connecting to a WLAN 19 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models...
... your hardware and software information 4 Right side ...4 Left side ...6 Display ...8 Top ...9 TouchPad ...9 Lights ...10 Buttons and speakers ...11 Keys ...12 Bottom ...13 Labels ...14 3 Connecting to a network ...15 Connecting to a wireless network ...16 Using the wireless controls 16 Using the wireless button 16 Using HP Connection Manager 16 Using operating system controls 17 Using a WLAN ...17 Using an Internet service provider 17 Setting up a WLAN 18 Configuring a wireless router 18 Protecting your WLAN 18 Connecting to a WLAN 19 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... Handling drives ...51 Replacing a hard drive ...52 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 53 Using Disk Defragmenter 54 Using Disk Cleanup ...54 Adding or replacing memory modules 55 Updating programs and drivers ...59 Cleaning your computer ...60 Cleaning the display, sides, and cover 60 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 60 Traveling with or shipping your computer 61 9 Securing your computer and information 62 Locating your security software ...62 Using passwords ...63 Setting Windows passwords 63 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 64...
... Handling drives ...51 Replacing a hard drive ...52 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 53 Using Disk Defragmenter 54 Using Disk Cleanup ...54 Adding or replacing memory modules 55 Updating programs and drivers ...59 Cleaning your computer ...60 Cleaning the display, sides, and cover 60 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 60 Traveling with or shipping your computer 61 9 Securing your computer and information 62 Locating your security software ...62 Using passwords ...63 Setting Windows passwords 63 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 64...
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...65 Using firewall software ...65 Installing software updates ...65 Installing Windows security updates 65 Installing HP and third-party software updates 65 Securing your wireless network ...66 Backing up your software applications and information 66 Using an optional security cable lock 66 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 67 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...67 Updating the BIOS ...67 Determining the BIOS version 68 Downloading a BIOS update 68 Using System Diagnostics ...70 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...71 Creating backups ...71 Creating recovery media...
...65 Using firewall software ...65 Installing software updates ...65 Installing Windows security updates 65 Installing HP and third-party software updates 65 Securing your wireless network ...66 Backing up your software applications and information 66 Using an optional security cable lock 66 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 67 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...67 Updating the BIOS ...67 Determining the BIOS version 68 Downloading a BIOS update 68 Using System Diagnostics ...70 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...71 Creating backups ...71 Creating recovery media...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold the key. To type the rupee symbol on each of the screen. To learn about the Windows operating system and your computer, answers to questions, and updates to your keyboard may have keyboards with the appropriate action key. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). Help and Support also provides automated troubleshooting tools and access to...
... Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold the key. To type the rupee symbol on each of the screen. To learn about the Windows operating system and your computer, answers to questions, and updates to your keyboard may have keyboards with the appropriate action key. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). Help and Support also provides automated troubleshooting tools and access to...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to identify your hard drive where the BIOS update is downloaded. Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. Make a note of the path to the location on -screen instructions to reliable external power using Setup Utility (BIOS). 1. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you want to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Start Setup Utility (BIOS). 2. Downloading a BIOS update...
... installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to identify your hard drive where the BIOS update is downloaded. Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. Make a note of the path to the location on -screen instructions to reliable external power using Setup Utility (BIOS). 1. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you want to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Start Setup Utility (BIOS). 2. Downloading a BIOS update...
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... label 14 mouse, external setting preferences 27 mute light, identifying 10 N network jack, identifying 6 O operating environment 79 operating system Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 14 Product Key 14 optical disc inserting 49 removing 49 optical drive eject button, identifying 4 optical drive light, identifying 4 optical drive, identifying 4, 22 optional external devices, using 46 original system recovery 75 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 64 Windows 63 pinching TouchPad gesture 33 ports external monitor 6, 22, 24 HDMI 6, 22, 25 Intel Wireless Display 26 Intel Wireless Music 26...
... label 14 mouse, external setting preferences 27 mute light, identifying 10 N network jack, identifying 6 O operating environment 79 operating system Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 14 Product Key 14 optical disc inserting 49 removing 49 optical drive eject button, identifying 4 optical drive light, identifying 4 optical drive, identifying 4, 22 optional external devices, using 46 original system recovery 75 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 64 Windows 63 pinching TouchPad gesture 33 ports external monitor 6, 22, 24 HDMI 6, 22, 25 Intel Wireless Display 26 Intel Wireless Music 26...
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..., wireless 18 serial number 14 serial number, computer 14 service labels locating 14 setting password protection on wakeup 37 setup of WLAN 18 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 64 shipping the computer 61 shutdown 44 Sleep exiting 36 initiating 36 slots Digital Media 7 security cable 5 software CyberLink PowerDVD 26 Disk Cleanup 54 Disk Defragmenter 54 HP Connection Manager 16 software updates, installing 65 speakers, identifying 11, 22 storing a battery 41 supported discs 71 system information hot key 29 system recovery 75 system restore points 72 creating...
..., wireless 18 serial number 14 serial number, computer 14 service labels locating 14 setting password protection on wakeup 37 setup of WLAN 18 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 64 shipping the computer 61 shutdown 44 Sleep exiting 36 initiating 36 slots Digital Media 7 security cable 5 software CyberLink PowerDVD 26 Disk Cleanup 54 Disk Defragmenter 54 HP Connection Manager 16 software updates, installing 65 speakers, identifying 11, 22 storing a battery 41 supported discs 71 system information hot key 29 system recovery 75 system restore points 72 creating...