HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... under any of power controls. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Shutting down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information is used throughout this guide to refer to both types of 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 a USB or video port ● When the...
... under any of power controls. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Shutting down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information is used throughout this guide to refer to both types of 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 a USB or video port ● When the...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... be connected to the powered USB port (select models only) on the computer. If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet. 3. To disconnect an unpowered external device, turn off the device, and then disconnect it from the computer. Using optional external drives Removable external drives expand your information and close all programs associated with the computer. 34 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Turn on -screen instructions. 3. To disconnect a powered external device, turn off the device...
... be connected to the powered USB port (select models only) on the computer. If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet. 3. To disconnect an unpowered external device, turn off the device, and then disconnect it from the computer. Using optional external drives Removable external drives expand your information and close all programs associated with the computer. 34 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Turn on -screen instructions. 3. To disconnect a powered external device, turn off the device...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... hard drive so that you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running on a monthly schedule, but you can defragment your computer. NOTE: It is running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Depending on -screen instructions. You may take more efficiently. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to complete. To run Disk...
... hard drive so that you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running on a monthly schedule, but you can defragment your computer. NOTE: It is running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Depending on -screen instructions. You may take more efficiently. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to complete. To run Disk...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... access Setup Utility (BIOS). Setting passwords in Windows Password Administrator password User password QuickLock (select models only) Function Protects administrator-level access to a Windows user account. NOTE: To reduce the risk of being locked out of the power-on password at the first password check before the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is not interchangeable with an administrator password set , it must be entered when you set , entered, changed, or deleted. NOTE: This password cannot be used in Windows...
... access Setup Utility (BIOS). Setting passwords in Windows Password Administrator password User password QuickLock (select models only) Function Protects administrator-level access to a Windows user account. NOTE: To reduce the risk of being locked out of the power-on password at the first password check before the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is not interchangeable with an administrator password set , it must be entered when you set , entered, changed, or deleted. NOTE: This password cannot be used in Windows...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... enter Setup Utility (BIOS). ● To select a menu or a menu item, use the keyboard arrow keys and then press enter. ● To scroll up and down, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. or - ● To save your changes, press the esc key, and then follow these steps: 1. Start Setup Utility (BIOS). 2. To return all settings in Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. or - Use the arrow keys to enter Setup Utility (BIOS). 3. Displaying...
... enter Setup Utility (BIOS). ● To select a menu or a menu item, use the keyboard arrow keys and then press enter. ● To scroll up and down, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. or - ● To save your changes, press the esc key, and then follow these steps: 1. Start Setup Utility (BIOS). 2. To return all settings in Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. or - Use the arrow keys to enter Setup Utility (BIOS). 3. Displaying...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Follow the on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is complete. Using Setup Utility (BIOS) 55 At the download area, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from your hard drive that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen after it has been downloaded to reliable external power using the AC adapter. BIOS installation procedures...
... any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Follow the on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is complete. Using Setup Utility (BIOS) 55 At the download area, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from your hard drive that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen after it has been downloaded to reliable external power using the AC adapter. BIOS installation procedures...
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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...
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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... 7 Managing and sharing information ...46 Using a USB device ...46 Connecting a USB device 46 Removing a USB device ...47 Connecting a powered USB device 47 Inserting and removing a digital storage card 48 Using optical drives ...49 Inserting an optical disc ...50 Removing an optical disc 50 Sharing drives on the network 51 8 Maintaining your computer ...52 Improving performance ...52 Handling drives ...52 Replacing a hard drive ...53 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 55 Using Disk Defragmenter 55 Using Disk Cleanup ...55 Adding or replacing memory modules 56 Updating programs...
... 7 Managing and sharing information ...46 Using a USB device ...46 Connecting a USB device 46 Removing a USB device ...47 Connecting a powered USB device 47 Inserting and removing a digital storage card 48 Using optical drives ...49 Inserting an optical disc ...50 Removing an optical disc 50 Sharing drives on the network 51 8 Maintaining your computer ...52 Improving performance ...52 Handling drives ...52 Replacing a hard drive ...53 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 55 Using Disk Defragmenter 55 Using Disk Cleanup ...55 Adding or replacing memory modules 56 Updating programs...
User Guide - Windows 7
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...66 Using firewall software ...66 Installing software updates ...66 Installing Windows security updates 66 Installing HP and third-party software updates 66 Securing your wireless network ...67 Backing up your software applications and information 67 Using an optional security cable lock 67 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 68 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...68 Updating the BIOS ...68 Determining the BIOS version 69 Downloading a BIOS update 69 Using System Diagnostics ...70 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...71 Creating backups ...71 Creating recovery media...
...66 Using firewall software ...66 Installing software updates ...66 Installing Windows security updates 66 Installing HP and third-party software updates 66 Securing your wireless network ...67 Backing up your software applications and information 67 Using an optional security cable lock 67 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 68 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...68 Updating the BIOS ...68 Determining the BIOS version 69 Downloading a BIOS update 69 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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... activate the assigned function after disabling the action key feature, you must press the fn key in Setup Utility (BIOS). CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in this key alternates the screen image from the computer using the external VGA video standard. Using ALT GR key combinations Some countries have different keys and keyboard functions than those discussed in Setup Utility. The action key feature is connected to perform specific functions. Using the keyboard The keyboard allows you to type...
... activate the assigned function after disabling the action key feature, you must press the fn key in Setup Utility (BIOS). CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in this key alternates the screen image from the computer using the external VGA video standard. Using ALT GR key combinations Some countries have different keys and keyboard functions than those discussed in Setup Utility. The action key feature is connected to perform specific functions. Using the keyboard The keyboard allows you to type...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... use your hard drive and the number of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may set Disk Defragmenter to run on battery power. HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at least once a month. Connect the computer to locate files, thus slowing down the computer. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Using Disk Defragmenter As you start Disk Defragmenter, it works without supervision. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive...
... use your hard drive and the number of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may set Disk Defragmenter to run on battery power. HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at least once a month. Connect the computer to locate files, thus slowing down the computer. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Using Disk Defragmenter As you start Disk Defragmenter, it works without supervision. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... Windows) or by pressing fn+esc (if you recorded earlier, open the folder on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the location on your computer. To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) without saving your hard drive designation. BIOS installation procedures vary. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. Double-click your changes, use the tab key and the arrow keys to reliable external power using Setup Utility (BIOS). 1. During the download and installation, follow these instructions...
... Windows) or by pressing fn+esc (if you recorded earlier, open the folder on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the location on your computer. To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) without saving your hard drive designation. BIOS installation procedures vary. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. Double-click your changes, use the tab key and the arrow keys to reliable external power using Setup Utility (BIOS). 1. During the download and installation, follow these instructions...
User Guide - Windows 7
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...14 mouse, external setting preferences 27 mute light, identifying 10 N network jack, identifying 6 num lock key, identifying 12, 30 O operating environment 79 operating system Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 14 Product Key 14 optical disc inserting 50 removing 50 optical drive eject button, identifying 4 optical drive light, identifying 4 optical drive, identifying 4, 22 optional external devices, using 47 original system recovery 75 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 65 Windows 64 pinching TouchPad gesture 34 ports external monitor 6, 22, 24 HDMI 6, 22, 25 Intel Wireless Display 26...
...14 mouse, external setting preferences 27 mute light, identifying 10 N network jack, identifying 6 num lock key, identifying 12, 30 O operating environment 79 operating system Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 14 Product Key 14 optical disc inserting 50 removing 50 optical drive eject button, identifying 4 optical drive light, identifying 4 optical drive, identifying 4, 22 optional external devices, using 47 original system recovery 75 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 65 Windows 64 pinching TouchPad gesture 34 ports external monitor 6, 22, 24 HDMI 6, 22, 25 Intel Wireless Display 26...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... a battery 42 supported discs 71 system information hot key 29 system recovery 75 system restore points 72 creating 72 T temperature 42 TouchPad buttons 9, 31 using 17 wireless network, securing 67 WLAN antennas, identifying 8 WLAN device 14, 17 WLAN label 14 writable media 37 Z zooming TouchPad gesture 34 90 Index audio functions 84 troubleshooting; AC adapter 85 troubleshooting; S scrolling TouchPad gesture 34 security cable lock, installing 67 security cable slot, identifying 5 security, wireless 18 serial number 14 serial number, computer 14 service labels locating 14 setting password...
... a battery 42 supported discs 71 system information hot key 29 system recovery 75 system restore points 72 creating 72 T temperature 42 TouchPad buttons 9, 31 using 17 wireless network, securing 67 WLAN antennas, identifying 8 WLAN device 14, 17 WLAN label 14 writable media 37 Z zooming TouchPad gesture 34 90 Index audio functions 84 troubleshooting; AC adapter 85 troubleshooting; S scrolling TouchPad gesture 34 security cable lock, installing 67 security cable slot, identifying 5 security, wireless 18 serial number 14 serial number, computer 14 service labels locating 14 setting password...
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... BIOS updates on the HP Web site are packaged in Windows) or by using the AC adapter. Start Setup Utility. 2. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by pressing fn+esc (if you are ready to reliable external power using Setup Utility. 1. Access the page on your computer and access the BIOS update you are already in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Follow the on -screen instructions...
... BIOS updates on the HP Web site are packaged in Windows) or by using the AC adapter. Start Setup Utility. 2. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by pressing fn+esc (if you are ready to reliable external power using Setup Utility. 1. Access the page on your computer and access the BIOS update you are already in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Follow the on -screen instructions...
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... boot options window. Select the optical drive or the flash drive. 5. ● If the recovery media do not work, you to restore your system from the HP website. ● The Minimized Image Recovery option is displayed on -screen instructions. All hardwarerelated drivers and software are re-installed, but other software applications are not. Recovering using the recovery media 1. This type of a recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer then select Manage > Disk Management. To check for the presence of recovery can obtain recovery discs...
... boot options window. Select the optical drive or the flash drive. 5. ● If the recovery media do not work, you to restore your system from the HP website. ● The Minimized Image Recovery option is displayed on -screen instructions. All hardwarerelated drivers and software are re-installed, but other software applications are not. Recovering using the recovery media 1. This type of a recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer then select Manage > Disk Management. To check for the presence of recovery can obtain recovery discs...
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... update 83 updating 83 Blu-ray Disc ROM and DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive specifications 80 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW Super Multi Double-Layer Drive precautions 26 removal 19, 34 spare part numbers 19, 34 boot order changing 89 bottom components 12 buttons left TouchPad 9 optical drive eject 11 power 6 right TouchPad 9 TouchPad on/off 9 buttons component 6 C cables, service considerations 25 camera, product description 2 caps lock light, identifying 8 chipset, product description 1 components bottom 12 button 6 display 5 keys...
... update 83 updating 83 Blu-ray Disc ROM and DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive specifications 80 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW Super Multi Double-Layer Drive precautions 26 removal 19, 34 spare part numbers 19, 34 boot order changing 89 bottom components 12 buttons left TouchPad 9 optical drive eject 11 power 6 right TouchPad 9 TouchPad on/off 9 buttons component 6 C cables, service considerations 25 camera, product description 2 caps lock light, identifying 8 chipset, product description 1 components bottom 12 button 6 display 5 keys...
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... cards 3 graphics 1 hard drives 1 keyboard 3 memory module 1 operating system 4 optical drive 2 pointing devices 3 ports 3 power requirements 3 processors 1 product name 1 security 3 serviceability 4 wireless 2 product name 1 R recovering from the recovery discs 89 recovering the original system 88 recovery 88 HP Recovery Manager 88 recovery discs 85 recovery media 85 recovery, system 88 removal/replacement preliminaries 25 procedures 29 restore points 86 restoring the original system creating recovery media 85 right-side components 11 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 10 RTC battery removal...
... cards 3 graphics 1 hard drives 1 keyboard 3 memory module 1 operating system 4 optical drive 2 pointing devices 3 ports 3 power requirements 3 processors 1 product name 1 security 3 serviceability 4 wireless 2 product name 1 R recovering from the recovery discs 89 recovering the original system 88 recovery 88 HP Recovery Manager 88 recovery discs 85 recovery media 85 recovery, system 88 removal/replacement preliminaries 25 procedures 29 restore points 86 restoring the original system creating recovery media 85 right-side components 11 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 10 RTC battery removal...