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...Pointing devices and keyboard Using pointing devices ...40 Setting pointing device preferences 40 Using the TouchPad ...40 Using the pointing stick (select models only 40 Connecting an external mouse 40 Using the keyboard ...40 Using hotkeys ...40 Displaying system information 41 Initiating Sleep 42 Switching the screen image 43 Displaying Power Assistant 44 Decreasing screen brightness 45 Increasing screen brightness 45 Using HP QuickLook 3 ...46 Using keypads ...46 Using the embedded numeric keypad 46 Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad 47 Switching key functions on...
...Pointing devices and keyboard Using pointing devices ...40 Setting pointing device preferences 40 Using the TouchPad ...40 Using the pointing stick (select models only 40 Connecting an external mouse 40 Using the keyboard ...40 Using hotkeys ...40 Displaying system information 41 Initiating Sleep 42 Switching the screen image 43 Displaying Power Assistant 44 Decreasing screen brightness 45 Increasing screen brightness 45 Using HP QuickLook 3 ...46 Using keypads ...46 Using the embedded numeric keypad 46 Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad 47 Switching key functions on...
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... a wireless device is located in Windows Mobility Center. 2. Click the wireless icon in the Wireless Assistant tile, which is disabled by Computer Setup, it must be reenabled by Computer Setup before it can be turned on or off using the Wireless Assistant software. Click Properties. 4. Open Wireless Assistant by Computer Setup, the wireless button will not work until you to set up a connection or network, connect to manage integrated wireless devices and the wireless connection. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Connection Manager. Using operating...
... a wireless device is located in Windows Mobility Center. 2. Click the wireless icon in the Wireless Assistant tile, which is disabled by Computer Setup, it must be reenabled by Computer Setup before it can be turned on or off using the Wireless Assistant software. Click Properties. 4. Open Wireless Assistant by Computer Setup, the wireless button will not work until you to set up a connection or network, connect to manage integrated wireless devices and the wireless connection. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Connection Manager. Using operating...
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... purchasing a wireless networking device. Use the procedures in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that does not connect to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Troubleshooting wireless network problems Some possible causes for a WLAN device may add wireless networking capability to your network connection problem, be prompted for your permission or password for the WLAN device is not listed in...
... purchasing a wireless networking device. Use the procedures in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that does not connect to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Troubleshooting wireless network problems Some possible causes for a WLAN device may add wireless networking capability to your network connection problem, be prompted for your permission or password for the WLAN device is not listed in...
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... not activate the scrolling function. Using the keyboard Using hotkeys Hotkeys are combinations of the fn key (1) and either the esc key (2) or one of the function keys (3). A USB mouse can connect an external USB mouse to the computer using one of the USB ports on the computer. The icons on the screen. 3 Pointing devices and keyboard Using pointing devices Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to the system using the ports on an optional docking device. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse. Using...
... not activate the scrolling function. Using the keyboard Using hotkeys Hotkeys are combinations of the fn key (1) and either the esc key (2) or one of the function keys (3). A USB mouse can connect an external USB mouse to the computer using one of the USB ports on the computer. The icons on the screen. 3 Pointing devices and keyboard Using pointing devices Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to the system using the ports on an optional docking device. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse. Using...
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... power management settings, programs running on how you disconnect AC power. To run Battery Check: 1. To increase display brightness, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from external power. To reduce potential safety issues, use the fn+f10 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter. Click the Power tab, and then click Battery Check. Select Start > Control Panel > Mobile PC > Windows Mobility Center. 76 Chapter 5 Power management...
... power management settings, programs running on how you disconnect AC power. To run Battery Check: 1. To increase display brightness, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from external power. To reduce potential safety issues, use the fn+f10 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter. Click the Power tab, and then click Battery Check. Select Start > Control Panel > Mobile PC > Windows Mobility Center. 76 Chapter 5 Power management...
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... during the discharge process: ◦ The monitor will not turn off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is fully charged. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to Never. 9. Change the Turn off . Click OK. 10. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Using battery power 81 Click Save changes. Insert the battery into external power.
... during the discharge process: ◦ The monitor will not turn off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is fully charged. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to Never. 9. Change the Turn off . Click OK. 10. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Using battery power 81 Click Save changes. Insert the battery into external power.
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You can use settings through Power Options in the On battery column. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. If the computer is off, turn it to adjust screen brightness as needed. ● If you leave your work, initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. Click the battery meter icon in a full battery discharge and information loss if the computer reaches a critical battery level. 1. Click the plus sign...
You can use settings through Power Options in the On battery column. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. If the computer is off, turn it to adjust screen brightness as needed. ● If you leave your work, initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. Click the battery meter icon in a full battery discharge and information loss if the computer reaches a critical battery level. 1. Click the plus sign...
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... make changes using Computer Setup. This password requires the optional embedded security chip to the computer contents when the computer turns on, restarts, or exits Hibernation. After this security feature. BIOS administrator password The Computer Setup BIOS administrator password protects the configuration settings and system identification information in Computer Setup. When enabled as it is set under DriveLock Passwords during the enable process. BIOS administrator passwords DriveLock user password TPM embedded security password Function Protects access...
... make changes using Computer Setup. This password requires the optional embedded security chip to the computer contents when the computer turns on, restarts, or exits Hibernation. After this security feature. BIOS administrator password The Computer Setup BIOS administrator password protects the configuration settings and system identification information in Computer Setup. When enabled as it is set under DriveLock Passwords during the enable process. BIOS administrator passwords DriveLock user password TPM embedded security password Function Protects access...
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... installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow the on -screen instructions to download your hard drive. 142 Chapter 11 Software updates Follow the on -screen instructions to access the BIOS update you may need to access this information to your computer. If no instructions are ready to install the update. You may delete the downloaded file from your selection to Help and Support for more information. 5. NOTE: If you recorded earlier, open...
... installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow the on -screen instructions to download your hard drive. 142 Chapter 11 Software updates Follow the on -screen instructions to access the BIOS update you may need to access this information to your computer. If no instructions are ready to install the update. You may delete the downloaded file from your selection to Help and Support for more information. 5. NOTE: If you recorded earlier, open...
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... also use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that might prevent Windows from the backup used for tasks such as the drivers, software, and utilities from starting correctly. ● f11 recovery tools: You can use the f11 recovery tools to recover your computer. 5. The image includes the Windows operating system and software programs installed at the factory. Using the Windows recovery tools To recover information you previously backed up all personal files. 2. Click Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore...
... also use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that might prevent Windows from the backup used for tasks such as the drivers, software, and utilities from starting correctly. ● f11 recovery tools: You can use the f11 recovery tools to recover your computer. 5. The image includes the Windows operating system and software programs installed at the factory. Using the Windows recovery tools To recover information you previously backed up all personal files. 2. Click Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore...
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... support is not working or will not load. NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to a USB port can use the up arrow key or the down arrow key. ● To close open dialog boxes and return to navigate and make selections in this guide may not be used even when the operating system is enabled. Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup. NOTE: Some of the Computer Setup menu items listed in Computer Setup...
... support is not working or will not load. NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to a USB port can use the up arrow key or the down arrow key. ● To close open dialog boxes and return to navigate and make selections in this guide may not be used even when the operating system is enabled. Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup. NOTE: Some of the Computer Setup menu items listed in Computer Setup...
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... used to complete new hardware deployment or personality migration to a new operating system using easy-to -use software distribution capabilities. HP Client Manager for Altiris enables communication with the Altiris Solutions software, which can also update the system BIOS and device driver software from the HP Web site. ● Help desk and problem resolution ◦ Management of help desk tickets ◦ Remote troubleshooting ◦ Remote problem resolution ◦ Client disaster recovery ● Software and operations management...
... used to complete new hardware deployment or personality migration to a new operating system using easy-to -use software distribution capabilities. HP Client Manager for Altiris enables communication with the Altiris Solutions software, which can also update the system BIOS and device driver software from the HP Web site. ● Help desk and problem resolution ◦ Management of help desk tickets ◦ Remote troubleshooting ◦ Remote problem resolution ◦ Client disaster recovery ● Software and operations management...
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... 59 removing 62, 63 BIOS administrator password 151 BIOS update downloading 141 installing 142 Blu-ray Disc (BD) 57 Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive 57 Bluetooth device 21 Bluetooth label 20 boot devices, enabling 158 boot options 152 boot order 152 built-in device audio devices 154 Bluetooth device radio 154 fingerprint reader 154 internal speakers 154 LAN/WLAN switching 154 microphone 154 modem 154 Network Interface Controller (LAN) 154 Notebook Upgrade Bay 154 Power Monitor Circuit 154 Wake on LAN 154 wireless button 154 WLAN device radio...
... 59 removing 62, 63 BIOS administrator password 151 BIOS update downloading 141 installing 142 Blu-ray Disc (BD) 57 Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive 57 Bluetooth device 21 Bluetooth label 20 boot devices, enabling 158 boot options 152 boot order 152 built-in device audio devices 154 Bluetooth device radio 154 fingerprint reader 154 internal speakers 154 LAN/WLAN switching 154 microphone 154 modem 154 Network Interface Controller (LAN) 154 Notebook Upgrade Bay 154 Power Monitor Circuit 154 Wake on LAN 154 wireless button 154 WLAN device radio...
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... cable adapter 36 critical battery level 79 D deployment, software 162 device configurations 153 device drivers HP drivers 66 Microsoft drivers 66 reinstalling 66 device security 132 digital card inserting 108 removing 109 stopping 109 Disk Cleanup software 89 Disk Defragmenter software 89 disk sanitizer 152 diskette drive 106 display image, switching 43 screen brightness hotkeys 45 display components 16 display release latch, identifying 11 DisplayPort, identifying 13, 14 drive light 11, 90 drive media 71 DriveLock password changing 129 description 126 entering 128 removing 130 setting...
... cable adapter 36 critical battery level 79 D deployment, software 162 device configurations 153 device drivers HP drivers 66 Microsoft drivers 66 reinstalling 66 device security 132 digital card inserting 108 removing 109 stopping 109 Disk Cleanup software 89 Disk Defragmenter software 89 disk sanitizer 152 diskette drive 106 display image, switching 43 screen brightness hotkeys 45 display components 16 display release latch, identifying 11 DisplayPort, identifying 13, 14 drive light 11, 90 drive media 71 DriveLock password changing 129 description 126 entering 128 removing 130 setting...
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... (LAN) 3, 4, 11 power 3, 4, 11 QuickLook 4, 5 QuickWeb 4, 5 webcam 11, 17 wireless 3, 4, 11 logical drive designations 159 low battery level 79 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 89 Disk Defragmenter 89 McAfee Total Protection 134, 135 Media Card Reader 12, 108 memory module compartment cover removing 115 replacing 116 microphones, internal 17 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 20 minimizing interference 34 modem cable connecting 35 country-specific cable adapter 36 noise suppression circuitry 35 modem software setting/adding location 36 travel connection problems 38 monitor port, external...
... (LAN) 3, 4, 11 power 3, 4, 11 QuickLook 4, 5 QuickWeb 4, 5 webcam 11, 17 wireless 3, 4, 11 logical drive designations 159 low battery level 79 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 89 Disk Defragmenter 89 McAfee Total Protection 134, 135 Media Card Reader 12, 108 memory module compartment cover removing 115 replacing 116 microphones, internal 17 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 20 minimizing interference 34 modem cable connecting 35 country-specific cable adapter 36 noise suppression circuitry 35 modem software setting/adding location 36 travel connection problems 38 monitor port, external...
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... replacing an expansion memory module 115 restore security defaults 155 restore the factory settings 151 restoring the hard drive 147 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 14, 15 S SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) devices AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) 153 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) 153 screen brightness hotkeys 45 screen image, switching 43 scrolling regions, TouchPad 2 SD Card 108 Secondary Battery Fast Charge 153 security cable slot, identifying 12, 15 Security menu always prompt for HP SpareKey enrollment 152 Automatic DriveLock 152 change password...
... replacing an expansion memory module 115 restore security defaults 155 restore the factory settings 151 restoring the hard drive 147 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 14, 15 S SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) devices AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) 153 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) 153 screen brightness hotkeys 45 screen image, switching 43 scrolling regions, TouchPad 2 SD Card 108 Secondary Battery Fast Charge 153 security cable slot, identifying 12, 15 Security menu always prompt for HP SpareKey enrollment 152 Automatic DriveLock 152 change password...
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... troubleshooting, wireless network problems 32 turning off the computer 85 TXT (Intel® Trusted Execution Technology) 154 U Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) mode 153 unresponsive system 85 updates, software 163 upgrade bay replacing a hard drive 95 replacing an optical drive 98 USB cable, connecting 101 USB devices connecting 101 description 101 removing 102 stopping 102 USB hubs 101 USB legacy support 102, 149, 153 USB ports, identifying 13, 14, 101 user password 123 V vents, identifying 13, 14, 16 video transmission types...
... troubleshooting, wireless network problems 32 turning off the computer 85 TXT (Intel® Trusted Execution Technology) 154 U Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) mode 153 unresponsive system 85 updates, software 163 upgrade bay replacing a hard drive 95 replacing an optical drive 98 USB cable, connecting 101 USB devices connecting 101 description 101 removing 102 stopping 102 USB hubs 101 USB legacy support 102, 149, 153 USB ports, identifying 13, 14, 101 user password 123 V vents, identifying 13, 14, 16 video transmission types...
Maintenance and Service Guide
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... screen. 2. Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup. An external keyboard or mouse connected to navigate and make selections in Computer Setup. 2. Maintenance and Service Guide 5-1 To start Computer Setup, follow these steps: 1. Select the File, Security, or System Configuration menu. Turn on -screen instructions. ✎ You can use the up arrow key or the down arrow in the upper-right corner of the screen, or use either a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the keyboard to a USB port...
... screen. 2. Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup. An external keyboard or mouse connected to navigate and make selections in Computer Setup. 2. Maintenance and Service Guide 5-1 To start Computer Setup, follow these steps: 1. Select the File, Security, or System Configuration menu. Turn on -screen instructions. ✎ You can use the up arrow key or the down arrow in the upper-right corner of the screen, or use either a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the keyboard to a USB port...
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... type of discs (purchased separately): CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, or DVD±RW. The image includes the Windows operating system and software programs installed at the factory. ✎ If you start up to discs, number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of the computer. To create a backup using them for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You can also use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that might prevent Windows...
... type of discs (purchased separately): CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, or DVD±RW. The image includes the Windows operating system and software programs installed at the factory. ✎ If you start up to discs, number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of the computer. To create a backup using them for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You can also use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that might prevent Windows...
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... can also use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that the computer is connected to the "Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately)" section in your computer. You may be prompted for more information. 8-6 Maintenance and Service Guide Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore Center. 2. For additional information, refer to AC power before inserting it into the optical drive of the computer. Follow the on -screen instructions to recover your entire...
... can also use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that the computer is connected to the "Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately)" section in your computer. You may be prompted for more information. 8-6 Maintenance and Service Guide Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore Center. 2. For additional information, refer to AC power before inserting it into the optical drive of the computer. Follow the on -screen instructions to recover your entire...