HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... Hard Drive Protection status 46 Managing power with a parked hard drive 46 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 47 Using optical drives (select models only 47 Identifying the installed optical drive 47 Inserting an optical disc ...48 Tray ... 57 Locating the fingerprint reader 57 8 Maintenance ...58 Cleaning your computer ...58 Cleaning the display ...58 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 58 Updating programs and drivers ...58 Using SoftPaq Download Manager ...59 viii
... Hard Drive Protection status 46 Managing power with a parked hard drive 46 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 47 Using optical drives (select models only 47 Identifying the installed optical drive 47 Inserting an optical disc ...48 Tray ... 57 Locating the fingerprint reader 57 8 Maintenance ...58 Cleaning your computer ...58 Cleaning the display ...58 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 58 Updating programs and drivers ...58 Using SoftPaq Download Manager ...59 viii
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...-specific features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications. ● Help and Support-Contains information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and technical support. Finding more information about your new computer The following user guides and reference material are ...poster-Guides you through setting up your new computer 1 1 Introduction This guide contains general information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions. ● Safety ...
...-specific features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications. ● Help and Support-Contains information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and technical support. Finding more information about your new computer The following user guides and reference material are ...poster-Guides you through setting up your new computer 1 1 Introduction This guide contains general information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions. ● Safety ...
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... the insert. 2. Press the PC Card eject button (1). To insert a PC Card: 1. Press the PC Card eject button again to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for the device. Using PC Cards (select models only) 33 Configuring a PC Card To reduce the risk of loss of support for other...
... the insert. 2. Press the PC Card eject button (1). To insert a PC Card: 1. Press the PC Card eject button again to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for the device. Using PC Cards (select models only) 33 Configuring a PC Card To reduce the risk of loss of support for other...
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... standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for the card. Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your operating system. ● Do not install additional software, such...
... standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for the card. Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your operating system. ● Do not install additional software, such...
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Using optional external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be used with an adapter attached) ● External optical drive (CD, DVD, and Blu-ray) ● MultiBay device... a powered device, plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet. 3. Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. To connect an external device to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the ...
Using optional external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be used with an adapter attached) ● External optical drive (CD, DVD, and Blu-ray) ● MultiBay device... a powered device, plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet. 3. Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. To connect an external device to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the ...
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..., and wash your hands frequently when using the computer. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that can deposit household debris on the display. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to remove dust, lint, and particles that you update your programs and drivers on the screen. To remove smudges and lint, frequently clean the...
..., and wash your hands frequently when using the computer. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that can deposit household debris on the display. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to remove dust, lint, and particles that you update your programs and drivers on the screen. To remove smudges and lint, frequently clean the...
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... drive designation is downloaded. During the download and installation, follow these steps: a. Windows XP-Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. If no instructions are displayed on your hard drive. Windows 7-Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. Identify the BIOS update that are displayed, follow...
... drive designation is downloaded. During the download and installation, follow these steps: a. Windows XP-Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. If no instructions are displayed on your hard drive. Windows 7-Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. Identify the BIOS update that are displayed, follow...
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... removing 32 supported formats 31 Disk Cleanup software 45 Disk Defragmenter software 45 DisplayPort, connecting 18 docking connector 43 drive light 46 drive media 22 drivers 33 drives external 42 handling 44 hard 42 optical 42 using 45 E electrostatic discharge 68 entering a power-on password 55 entering an administrator password 54...
... removing 32 supported formats 31 Disk Cleanup software 45 Disk Defragmenter software 45 DisplayPort, connecting 18 docking connector 43 drive light 46 drive media 22 drivers 33 drives external 42 handling 44 hard 42 optical 42 using 45 E electrostatic discharge 68 entering a power-on password 55 entering an administrator password 54...
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...critical battery level 27 initiating 23 high-definition devices, connecting 18, 19 HP Connection Manager 4 HP MediaSmart 20 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 46 HP SkyRoom 17 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 HP Wireless Assistant 4 hubs 38 I icons network 2 wireless 2 installing ...selecting a location setting 11 N network cable, connecting 13 network icon 2 inserting 33 removing 34 removing insert 33 software and drivers 33 supported types 32 ports DisplayPort 18 expansion 42 external monitor 17 HDMI 18 Intel Wireless Display 19 VGA 17 power battery...
...critical battery level 27 initiating 23 high-definition devices, connecting 18, 19 HP Connection Manager 4 HP MediaSmart 20 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 46 HP SkyRoom 17 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 HP Wireless Assistant 4 hubs 38 I icons network 2 wireless 2 installing ...selecting a location setting 11 N network cable, connecting 13 network icon 2 inserting 33 removing 34 removing insert 33 software and drivers 33 supported types 32 ports DisplayPort 18 expansion 42 external monitor 17 HDMI 18 Intel Wireless Display 19 VGA 17 power battery...
Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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...bypass the error and continue to run the notebook in Safe mode to install an updated BIOS or driver. Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message. Search www.hp.com for terms in error message. If possible, turn on power, press F10 to enter...: Select Disable automatic restart on system failure to original condition. If all other start-up problems. Run HP Support Assistant from www.hp.com/go/helpandsupport for latest updates. Run Windows Update from www.update.microsoft.com for latest Microsoft updates. Run the...
...bypass the error and continue to run the notebook in Safe mode to install an updated BIOS or driver. Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message. Search www.hp.com for terms in error message. If possible, turn on power, press F10 to enter...: Select Disable automatic restart on system failure to original condition. If all other start-up problems. Run HP Support Assistant from www.hp.com/go/helpandsupport for latest updates. Run Windows Update from www.update.microsoft.com for latest Microsoft updates. Run the...