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... and Support. ✎ For information on activating broadband wireless service, refer to its power adapter and the cable or DSL modem, and that the lights are on. ■ Disconnect and then reconnect all device connections are secure. ■ Be sure that the device is receiving electrical power. ■ Be sure that an external optical drive is white. Notebook Essentials 37 Appendix A: Troubleshooting An external device is not working as...
... and Support. ✎ For information on activating broadband wireless service, refer to its power adapter and the cable or DSL modem, and that the lights are on. ■ Disconnect and then reconnect all device connections are secure. ■ Be sure that the device is receiving electrical power. ■ Be sure that an external optical drive is white. Notebook Essentials 37 Appendix A: Troubleshooting An external device is not working as...
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...
HP TouchSmart User Guide - Windows 7
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... (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLAN). (3) Internal microphones (2) Record sound. (4) Webcam light On: The webcam is in Help and Support. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Components 9 Connects a network cable. These notices are not visible from obstructions. Rear components Component (1) Security cable slot (2) External monitor port (3) RJ-45 (network) jack Description Attaches an optional security cable to your country or region. In slate mode, the display is rotated and...
... (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLAN). (3) Internal microphones (2) Record sound. (4) Webcam light On: The webcam is in Help and Support. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Components 9 Connects a network cable. These notices are not visible from obstructions. Rear components Component (1) Security cable slot (2) External monitor port (3) RJ-45 (network) jack Description Attaches an optional security cable to your country or region. In slate mode, the display is rotated and...
HP TouchSmart User Guide - Windows 7
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... the computer through the operating system. 2. Remove the battery. If you . 6. Replace the battery. Removing a SIM To remove a SIM: 1. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband will be disabled if the battery is firmly seated. 8. Creating a wireless connection 21 Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Turn on by sliding the power switch. Close the display. 3. 7. Insert the SIM into the SIM slot, and gently push...
... the computer through the operating system. 2. Remove the battery. If you . 6. Replace the battery. Removing a SIM To remove a SIM: 1. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband will be disabled if the battery is firmly seated. 8. Creating a wireless connection 21 Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Turn on by sliding the power switch. Close the display. 3. 7. Insert the SIM into the SIM slot, and gently push...
HP TouchSmart User Guide - Windows 7
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... external mouse. Using the TouchPad To move the pointer, touch and slide one of the USB ports on the computer. Turning the TouchPad on at the factory. To turn the TouchPad on and off, quickly double-tap the TouchPad off The TouchPad is off. Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on page 3. When the TouchPad zone is active, the light is turned on and off indicator. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices...
... external mouse. Using the TouchPad To move the pointer, touch and slide one of the USB ports on the computer. Turning the TouchPad on at the factory. To turn the TouchPad on and off, quickly double-tap the TouchPad off The TouchPad is off. Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on page 3. When the TouchPad zone is active, the light is turned on and off indicator. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices...
HP TouchSmart User Guide - Windows 7
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... the touch screen and the computer. ▲ To set pointing device preferences such as pointer speed, click speed, and mouse trails, select Start > Devices and Printers. Follow the on-screen instructions to the touch screen and the computer. ▲ To set preferences for visual feedback, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Pen and Touch. To change or test click settings: 1. Click OK. 34 Chapter 3 Pointing devices, touch screen, and keyboard After making any pointing device...
... the touch screen and the computer. ▲ To set pointing device preferences such as pointer speed, click speed, and mouse trails, select Start > Devices and Printers. Follow the on-screen instructions to the touch screen and the computer. ▲ To set preferences for visual feedback, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Pen and Touch. To change or test click settings: 1. Click OK. 34 Chapter 3 Pointing devices, touch screen, and keyboard After making any pointing device...
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...+delete, and then click the Power button. ● Slide and hold the power switch for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power for an extended period Although you are 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 Click Shut down command. Click...
...+delete, and then click the Power button. ● Slide and hold the power switch for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power for an extended period Although you are 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 Click Shut down command. Click...
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... the alerts and system responses set using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. Preferences set at the factory. NOTE: For additional information on the battery meter, refer to external power and the battery is on the display. ● Check the Power saver setting in Power Options. ● Remove the battery from the computer when it is not being used or charged. ● Store the battery in a cool, dry location. Using battery power 57 Maximum discharge time gradually...
... the alerts and system responses set using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. Preferences set at the factory. NOTE: For additional information on the battery meter, refer to external power and the battery is on the display. ● Check the Power saver setting in Power Options. ● Remove the battery from the computer when it is not being used or charged. ● Store the battery in a cool, dry location. Using battery power 57 Maximum discharge time gradually...
HP TouchSmart User Guide - Windows 7
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... removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). Replacing a hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer through the operating system. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation. Save your work. 2. Loosen the 2 memory module compartment cover...
... removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). Replacing a hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer through the operating system. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation. Save your work. 2. Loosen the 2 memory module compartment cover...
HP TouchSmart User Guide - Windows 7
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... connecting a powered drive, be connected to the USB port on the paper clip until the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it from discs. You may have one of a paper clip (1) into a grounded AC outlet. 3. Insert the end of the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an external optical drive. Turn on the computer and enables...
... connecting a powered drive, be connected to the USB port on the paper clip until the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it from discs. You may have one of a paper clip (1) into a grounded AC outlet. 3. Insert the end of the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an external optical drive. Turn on the computer and enables...
HP TouchSmart User Guide - Windows 7
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...provide an overview of Setup Utility options. Setup Utility menus The menu tables in this chapter may not be on. Set the following boot options: ● POST Hot Key Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for : ◦ Notebook Hard Drive ◦ USB Diskette on password. Security menu Select Administrator password Power-On Password To do this Change the Setup Utility language. Enter, change, or delete a power-on Key/USB Hard Disk ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM Drive Setup Utility menus 105 Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Enable/disable the LAN power saving.
...provide an overview of Setup Utility options. Setup Utility menus The menu tables in this chapter may not be on. Set the following boot options: ● POST Hot Key Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for : ◦ Notebook Hard Drive ◦ USB Diskette on password. Security menu Select Administrator password Power-On Password To do this Change the Setup Utility language. Enter, change, or delete a power-on Key/USB Hard Disk ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM Drive Setup Utility menus 105 Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Enable/disable the LAN power saving.
HP TouchSmart User Guide - Windows 7
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... download area, follow these steps: a. b. The hard drive designation is later than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive. 108 Chapter 11 Setup Utility (BIOS) Double-click your computer and access the BIOS update you are ready to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that contains the update. 4. If no instructions are displayed on your hard drive. Complete the installation by selecting Start...
... download area, follow these steps: a. b. The hard drive designation is later than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive. 108 Chapter 11 Setup Utility (BIOS) Double-click your computer and access the BIOS update you are ready to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that contains the update. 4. If no instructions are displayed on your hard drive. Complete the installation by selecting Start...
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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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... Utility (BIOS) Enabled/disable Fan Always On. System Configuration menu Select Language Virtualization Technology (select models 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 the user...
... Utility (BIOS) Enabled/disable Fan Always On. System Configuration menu Select Language Virtualization Technology (select models 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 the user...
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... the screen after it has been downloaded to the hard drive. Using the hard drive path you are displayed on the HP Web site that are ready to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that provides software for example, filename.exe). Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. NOTE: If you want to identify your hard drive. 76 Chapter 5 Setup Utility (BIOS) Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Identify the BIOS update...
... the screen after it has been downloaded to the hard drive. Using the hard drive path you are displayed on the HP Web site that are ready to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that provides software for example, filename.exe). Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. NOTE: If you want to identify your hard drive. 76 Chapter 5 Setup Utility (BIOS) Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Identify the BIOS update...
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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...