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... and Support. ✎ For information on activating broadband wireless service, refer to a corporate network, contact the IT administrator. ■ Click Start, click Network and Internet, click Network and Sharing Center, click Troubleshoot problems, click Internet Connections, and then follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that an external optical drive is connected to a USB port on the computer, not to a USB port on the computer is white. Notebook Essentials 37 Appendix A: Troubleshooting An external device...
... and Support. ✎ For information on activating broadband wireless service, refer to a corporate network, contact the IT administrator. ■ Click Start, click Network and Internet, click Network and Sharing Center, click Troubleshoot problems, click Internet Connections, and then follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that an external optical drive is connected to a USB port on the computer, not to a USB port on the computer is white. Notebook Essentials 37 Appendix A: Troubleshooting An external device...
HP TouchSmart User Guide - Windows 7
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...with a parked hard drive 71 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 72 Replacing a hard drive ...73 Using external drives ...77 Connecting optional external drives 77 Using an external optical drive (select models only 77 Removing an optical disc when the disc tray will not open 77 Sharing an optical drive ...79 8 Memory modules Adding or replacing memory modules 81 9 Security Protecting the computer ...85 Using passwords ...86 Setting passwords in Windows 86 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 86 Administrator password 87 Managing an administrator password 87 Entering an...
...with a parked hard drive 71 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 72 Replacing a hard drive ...73 Using external drives ...77 Connecting optional external drives 77 Using an external optical drive (select models only 77 Removing an optical disc when the disc tray will not open 77 Sharing an optical drive ...79 8 Memory modules Adding or replacing memory modules 81 9 Security Protecting the computer ...85 Using passwords ...86 Setting passwords in Windows 86 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 86 Administrator password 87 Managing an administrator password 87 Entering an...
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... act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from obstructions. Connects a network cable. These notices are not visible from slate mode to notebook mode. Rear components Component (1) Security cable slot (2) External monitor port (3) RJ-45 (network) jack Description Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. Components 9 In slate mode, the display is rotated and folded flat, so that applies to your country or region...
... act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from obstructions. Connects a network cable. These notices are not visible from slate mode to notebook mode. Rear components Component (1) Security cable slot (2) External monitor port (3) RJ-45 (network) jack Description Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. Components 9 In slate mode, the display is rotated and folded flat, so that applies to your country or region...
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... push the SIM into the slot until it is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on the computer. If you . 6. Creating a wireless connection 21 Turn on by sliding the power switch. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. Close the display. 3. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband will be disabled if the battery is not replaced. 9. 7. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Remove the battery.
... push the SIM into the slot until it is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on the computer. If you . 6. Creating a wireless connection 21 Turn on by sliding the power switch. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. Close the display. 3. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband will be disabled if the battery is not replaced. 9. 7. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Remove the battery.
HP TouchSmart User Guide - Windows 7
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... connect an external USB mouse to TouchPad on page 3. When the TouchPad zone is active, the light is turned on an external mouse. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. Turning the TouchPad on and off The TouchPad is off indicator. Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on at the factory. Using pointing devices 25 To turn the TouchPad on and off, quickly double-tap the TouchPad off . To access Mouse...
... connect an external USB mouse to TouchPad on page 3. When the TouchPad zone is active, the light is turned on an external mouse. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. Turning the TouchPad on and off The TouchPad is off indicator. Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on at the factory. Using pointing devices 25 To turn the TouchPad on and off, quickly double-tap the TouchPad off . To access Mouse...
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... Start > Devices and Printers. These preferences are specific to the touch screen and the computer. ▲ To set preferences for left-handed or right-handed users, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Tablet PC Settings > Other tab. These preferences apply to change or create a flick assignment. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to any changes or testing the settings, click OK. Click OK. 34 Chapter 3 Pointing devices, touch screen, and keyboard Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound...
... Start > Devices and Printers. These preferences are specific to the touch screen and the computer. ▲ To set preferences for left-handed or right-handed users, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Tablet PC Settings > Other tab. These preferences apply to change or create a flick assignment. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to any changes or testing the settings, click OK. Click OK. 34 Chapter 3 Pointing devices, touch screen, and keyboard Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound...
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... connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. 50 Chapter 5 Power management The Shut down . Click Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. To shut down the computer: NOTE: If the computer is to use the Windows...
... connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. 50 Chapter 5 Power management The Shut down . Click Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. To shut down the computer: NOTE: If the computer is to use the Windows...
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... system responses set using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that shows how much battery charge remains. The battery light on the computer displays the following actions for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. ● If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is on battery power. Maximum discharge...
... system responses set using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that shows how much battery charge remains. The battery light on the computer displays the following actions for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. ● If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is on battery power. Maximum discharge...
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... in Hibernation, turn the computer on , in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation. Replacing a hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down on a flat surface. 6. Loosen the 2 memory module compartment cover screws (1). Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Replacing a hard drive 73 Save your work. 2. If you are not sure whether the computer is on by sliding the power switch. b.
... in Hibernation, turn the computer on , in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation. Replacing a hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down on a flat surface. 6. Loosen the 2 memory module compartment cover screws (1). Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Replacing a hard drive 73 Save your work. 2. If you are not sure whether the computer is on by sliding the power switch. b.
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... computer port to use, refer to read data discs, play music, and watch high-definition video from discs. Using external drives Removable external drives expand your external optical drive is unplugged. 1. If you to the manufacturer's instructions. Press in the front bezel of the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an external optical drive. An external optical drive connects to the computer. 2. If your options for storing and accessing information. USB drives...
... computer port to use, refer to read data discs, play music, and watch high-definition video from discs. Using external drives Removable external drives expand your external optical drive is unplugged. 1. If you to the manufacturer's instructions. Press in the front bezel of the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an external optical drive. An external optical drive connects to the computer. 2. If your options for storing and accessing information. USB drives...
HP TouchSmart User Guide - Windows 7
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..., such as processor information, memory size, and system BIOS. Enable/disable the LAN power saving. Reduces the power consumption of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● Floppy Boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette. ● Internal Network Adapter Boot―Enable/disable boot from external Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ Notebook Hard Drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key/USB Hard Disk ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM Drive Setup Utility menus 105 Set the following boot options: ● POST Hot Key Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for the...
..., such as processor information, memory size, and system BIOS. Enable/disable the LAN power saving. Reduces the power consumption of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● Floppy Boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette. ● Internal Network Adapter Boot―Enable/disable boot from external Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ Notebook Hard Drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key/USB Hard Disk ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM Drive Setup Utility menus 105 Set the following boot options: ● POST Hot Key Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for the...
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... 11 Setup Utility (BIOS) Identify the BIOS update that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that contains the update. 4. You will be downloaded. If no instructions are displayed, follow these steps: 1. BIOS installation procedures vary. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen to the hard drive. Access the page on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you want to install the update. Make...
... 11 Setup Utility (BIOS) Identify the BIOS update that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that contains the update. 4. You will be downloaded. If no instructions are displayed, follow these steps: 1. BIOS installation procedures vary. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen to the hard drive. Access the page on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you want to install the update. Make...
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... 62 AC power, connecting 61 action key mode 105 action keys adjusting volume 36 audio CD, DVD, or BD controls 35 decrease screen brightness 35 Help and Support 35 identifying 5 increase screen brightness 35 muting speaker sound 36 switching screen image 35 using 35 volume 43 wireless 15, 36 administrator password creating 87 entering 88 managing 87 airport security devices 69 antivirus software, using 89 audio devices, connecting external 43 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 8 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 8 B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 97...
... 62 AC power, connecting 61 action key mode 105 action keys adjusting volume 36 audio CD, DVD, or BD controls 35 decrease screen brightness 35 Help and Support 35 identifying 5 increase screen brightness 35 muting speaker sound 36 switching screen image 35 using 35 volume 43 wireless 15, 36 administrator password creating 87 entering 88 managing 87 airport security devices 69 antivirus software, using 89 audio devices, connecting external 43 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 8 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 8 B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 97...
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... 37 using 37 HP Mobile Broadband Module 20 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 71 HP USB Ethernet Adapter connecting 23 hubs 66 I icons network 14 wireless 14 input power 110 integrated webcam light, identifying 9 internal microphones, identifying 9 Internet choosing an ISP 12 Internet connection setup 17 Internet Service & Offers 12 Internet Service Provider (ISP) 12 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 8 audio-out (headphone) 8 RJ-45 (network) 9 K keyboard hotkeys, identifying 37 keyboard, cleaning 113 keys action 5 esc 5 fn 5 mute 43 Windows applications 5 Windows logo 5 L labels Bluetooth 114...
... 37 using 37 HP Mobile Broadband Module 20 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 71 HP USB Ethernet Adapter connecting 23 hubs 66 I icons network 14 wireless 14 input power 110 integrated webcam light, identifying 9 internal microphones, identifying 9 Internet choosing an ISP 12 Internet connection setup 17 Internet Service & Offers 12 Internet Service Provider (ISP) 12 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 8 audio-out (headphone) 8 RJ-45 (network) 9 K keyboard hotkeys, identifying 37 keyboard, cleaning 113 keys action 5 esc 5 fn 5 mute 43 Windows applications 5 Windows logo 5 L labels Bluetooth 114...
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... button, using 31 rotating touch screen gesture 33 rotating TouchPad gesture 27 routine care 113 S screen brightness keys 35 screen image, switching 35 screen orientations, identifying 31 scrolling touch screen gesture 32 scrolling TouchPad gesture 26 security cable slot, identifying 9 security cable, installing 92 Security menu 105 security, wireless 19 serial number, computer 114 service tag 114 setup of WLAN 17 Setup Utility changing the language 102 displaying system information 103 exiting 103 menus 105 navigating 102 passwords set in 86 restoring default settings 103...
... button, using 31 rotating touch screen gesture 33 rotating TouchPad gesture 27 routine care 113 S screen brightness keys 35 screen image, switching 35 screen orientations, identifying 31 scrolling touch screen gesture 32 scrolling TouchPad gesture 26 security cable slot, identifying 9 security cable, installing 92 Security menu 105 security, wireless 19 serial number, computer 114 service tag 114 setup of WLAN 17 Setup Utility changing the language 102 displaying system information 103 exiting 103 menus 105 navigating 102 passwords set in 86 restoring default settings 103...
HP TouchSmart tm2 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... only) LAN Power Saving Fan Always On Action Keys Mode Boot Options Diagnostics menu Select Primary Hard Disk Self Test Memory Test To do this Change the Setup Utility language. Reduces the power consumption of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● Floppy Boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette. ● Internal Network Adapter Boot―Enable/disable boot from external Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ Notebook Hard Drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key/USB Hard Disk ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Network Adapter To...
... only) LAN Power Saving Fan Always On Action Keys Mode Boot Options Diagnostics menu Select Primary Hard Disk Self Test Memory Test To do this Change the Setup Utility language. Reduces the power consumption of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● Floppy Boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette. ● Internal Network Adapter Boot―Enable/disable boot from external Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ Notebook Hard Drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key/USB Hard Disk ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Network Adapter To...
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... 5 Setup Utility (BIOS) Follow the instructions on your hard drive. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your selection to the location on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you connect your computer to your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you are displayed on the screen after it has been downloaded to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that contains the update. 4. Open Windows Explorer...
... 5 Setup Utility (BIOS) Follow the instructions on your hard drive. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your selection to the location on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you connect your computer to your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you are displayed on the screen after it has been downloaded to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that contains the update. 4. Open Windows Explorer...
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... spare part number 21, 25 specifications 80 Bluetooth module removal 54 spare part number 17, 23, 54 bottom components 12 buttons rotate 10 wireless 11 C Cable Kit, spare part number 17, 26 cables, service considerations 29 caps lock light 6 chipset, product description 1 components bottom 12 front 8 keys 5 left-side 9 lights 6 rear 8 right-side 10 TouchPad 7 computer feet locations 35 spare part number 18, 35 computer specifications 77 connector pinout audio-in jack 88 audio-out jack 88 external monitor port 89 HDMI port...
... spare part number 21, 25 specifications 80 Bluetooth module removal 54 spare part number 17, 23, 54 bottom components 12 buttons rotate 10 wireless 11 C Cable Kit, spare part number 17, 26 cables, service considerations 29 caps lock light 6 chipset, product description 1 components bottom 12 front 8 keys 5 left-side 9 lights 6 rear 8 right-side 10 TouchPad 7 computer feet locations 35 spare part number 18, 35 computer specifications 77 connector pinout audio-in jack 88 audio-out jack 88 external monitor port 89 HDMI port...
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... 12 hard drive cover illustrated 20 removal 39 Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number 19, 21, 25, 38 hard drive self test 74 HDMI port connector pinout 90 location 9 headphone jack connector pinout 88 location 9 headset, spare part number 22, 23 heat sink removal 66 spare part numbers 17, 26, 66 J jacks audio-in 9 audio-out 9 headphone 9 L left-side components 9 Light components 6 lights battery 11 caps lock 6 drive 9 mute 6 power 10 TouchPad off indicator 6 webcam 4 wireless 6, 10 M Main menu 73 mass storage devices, spare part numbers 21 memory module...
... 12 hard drive cover illustrated 20 removal 39 Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number 19, 21, 25, 38 hard drive self test 74 HDMI port connector pinout 90 location 9 headphone jack connector pinout 88 location 9 headset, spare part number 22, 23 heat sink removal 66 spare part numbers 17, 26, 66 J jacks audio-in 9 audio-out 9 headphone 9 L left-side components 9 Light components 6 lights battery 11 caps lock 6 drive 9 mute 6 power 10 TouchPad off indicator 6 webcam 4 wireless 6, 10 M Main menu 73 mass storage devices, spare part numbers 21 memory module...
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... description audio 2 chipset 1 diskette drive 2 display panel 1 docking support 3 Ethernet 2 external media cards 2 graphics 1 hard drives 2 keyboard 3 memory module 1 operating system 3 optical drives 2 pointing devices 3 ports 2 power requirements 3 processors 1 product name 1 security 3 serviceability 3 webcam 2 wireless 2 product name 1 protective sleeve, spare part number 22, 25 R rear components 8 removal/replacement preliminaries 28 procedures 33 reset board, spare part number 16, 26 right-side components 10 RJ-45 jack connector pinout 91 location 8 rotate button 10 RTC battery removal...
... description audio 2 chipset 1 diskette drive 2 display panel 1 docking support 3 Ethernet 2 external media cards 2 graphics 1 hard drives 2 keyboard 3 memory module 1 operating system 3 optical drives 2 pointing devices 3 ports 2 power requirements 3 processors 1 product name 1 security 3 serviceability 3 webcam 2 wireless 2 product name 1 protective sleeve, spare part number 22, 25 R rear components 8 removal/replacement preliminaries 28 procedures 33 reset board, spare part number 16, 26 right-side components 10 RJ-45 jack connector pinout 91 location 8 rotate button 10 RTC battery removal...