Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... set, changed, or deleted, it in a file on the computer. ● Do not use the same password for more than one Setup Utility feature. The following tips for a Windows security feature. A password set . For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Several types of passwords can use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for creating and saving passwords...
... set, changed, or deleted, it in a file on the computer. ● Do not use the same password for more than one Setup Utility feature. The following tips for a Windows security feature. A password set . For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Several types of passwords can use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for creating and saving passwords...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... for : ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus When enabled, the computer fan will always be on a secondary hard drive. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only...
... for : ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus When enabled, the computer fan will always be on a secondary hard drive. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... installing and troubleshooting the file. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to Windows Help for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the computer. If your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer model, product category, and series or family. Install the updates...
... installing and troubleshooting the file. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to Windows Help for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the computer. If your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer model, product category, and series or family. Install the updates...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is running on your selection to an optional power source. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Follow the instructions on the computer, you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version...
... the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is running on your selection to an optional power source. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Follow the instructions on the computer, you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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....hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. If you may be able to step 6. 3. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Open your Internet browser, go to your hard drive. or - When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Click your operating...
....hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. If you may be able to step 6. 3. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Open your Internet browser, go to your hard drive. or - When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Click your operating...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from other devices. Before working...
...installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from other devices. Before working...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... installed. For more information. 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. The listing for the WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
... installed. For more information. 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. The listing for the WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. 14 Chapter 3 Improving hard drive performance To run Disk Cleanup: 1. You may set it works without supervision. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer. After you start Disk Defragmenter...
3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. 14 Chapter 3 Improving hard drive performance To run Disk Cleanup: 1. You may set it works without supervision. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer. After you start Disk Defragmenter...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... previously installed driver. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed. Look for an optical drive listing. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, use Device Manager to update, disable, or uninstall drivers...
... previously installed driver. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed. Look for an optical drive listing. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, use Device Manager to update, disable, or uninstall drivers...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... reinstall (for hardware changes icon in the toolbar. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use MediaSmart to delete the driver, but do so, restart your Internet browser, and go to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 Remove any other drivers you want to play a DVD. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. In the Device Manager window, click...
... reinstall (for hardware changes icon in the toolbar. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use MediaSmart to delete the driver, but do so, restart your Internet browser, and go to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 Remove any other drivers you want to play a DVD. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. In the Device Manager window, click...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... or change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. Scrolls up or down. (6) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. 2 Components Top components TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad on the screen. Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on /off button (2) TouchPad* (3) Left TouchPad button* (4) TouchPad light (5) TouchPad vertical scroll zone Enables/disables the TouchPad. Functions like the right button on an external mouse. ● Blue: TouchPad is enabled. ●...
... or change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. Scrolls up or down. (6) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. 2 Components Top components TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad on the screen. Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on /off button (2) TouchPad* (3) Left TouchPad button* (4) TouchPad light (5) TouchPad vertical scroll zone Enables/disables the TouchPad. Functions like the right button on an external mouse. ● Blue: TouchPad is enabled. ●...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... to the computer provide information you may need when you need to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This certificate is affixed inside the hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s) (select models only)-Provide information about the product's hardware components. An optional device may need the Product Key to each product. ◦ Part number/product number (p/n) (3). Have this computer. This is unique to update or troubleshoot the operating system.
... to the computer provide information you may need when you need to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This certificate is affixed inside the hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s) (select models only)-Provide information about the product's hardware components. An optional device may need the Product Key to each product. ◦ Part number/product number (p/n) (3). Have this computer. This is unique to update or troubleshoot the operating system.
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... and selects or activates items on an external mouse. ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. Functions like the right button on /off button (2) TouchPad* (3) Left TouchPad button* (4) TouchPad light (5) TouchPad scroll zone Enables/disables the TouchPad. Setting TouchPad preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. To view or change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. 1 Using pointing devices The following illustration...
... and selects or activates items on an external mouse. ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. Functions like the right button on /off button (2) TouchPad* (3) Left TouchPad button* (4) TouchPad light (5) TouchPad scroll zone Enables/disables the TouchPad. Setting TouchPad preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. To view or change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. 1 Using pointing devices The following illustration...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... on-screen instructions to 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. To change or create a flick assignment. 4. After making any pointing device in the system. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Pen and Touch > Flicks tab. 2. These preferences are specific to change or test click settings: 1. These preferences apply to the touch screen and...
... on-screen instructions to 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. To change or create a flick assignment. 4. After making any pointing device in the system. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Pen and Touch > Flicks tab. 2. These preferences are specific to change or test click settings: 1. These preferences apply to the touch screen and...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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.... Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad You can be used like the arrow, page up, or page down keys. Using an optional external numeric keypad Keys on most external numeric keypads function differently according to whether num lock is on or off. (Num lock is turned off , most keypad keys type numbers. ● When num lock is off at the factory.) For example: ● When num lock is connected...
.... Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad You can be used like the arrow, page up, or page down keys. Using an optional external numeric keypad Keys on most external numeric keypads function differently according to whether num lock is on or off. (Num lock is turned off , most keypad keys type numbers. ● When num lock is off at the factory.) For example: ● When num lock is connected...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to enter settings before you may need to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any discs from the optical drive. 2. A device driver must be reinstalled 25 Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. To use your device. Follow the on -screen instructions. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. A device driver must be reinstalled To reinstall a device driver, follow the on -screen instructions...
... set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to enter settings before you may need to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any discs from the optical drive. 2. A device driver must be reinstalled 25 Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. To use your device. Follow the on -screen instructions. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. A device driver must be reinstalled To reinstall a device driver, follow the on -screen instructions...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of the following ways: ● Slide the power switch briefly to the right. ● If the display is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in any of information, do not initiate Sleep or...
... possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of the following ways: ● Slide the power switch briefly to the right. ● If the display is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in any of information, do not initiate Sleep or...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... is off. Connect the computer to Never. 5. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. To fully charge the battery: 1. Change the Turn off the display settings to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into the computer. 2. Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under Hibernate after so that you can reset it charges faster when the computer is off or in use, but it...
... is off. Connect the computer to Never. 5. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. To fully charge the battery: 1. Change the Turn off the display settings to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into the computer. 2. Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under Hibernate after so that you can reset it charges faster when the computer is off or in use, but it...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... computer reaches a critical battery level. 1. or - Reenter the settings that you recorded for On battery. 7. Calibrating a battery 19 Click Change advanced power settings. 5. You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is recharged, the battery light on when the battery is fully recharged. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Click the battery meter icon in the...
... computer reaches a critical battery level. 1. or - Reenter the settings that you recorded for On battery. 7. Calibrating a battery 19 Click Change advanced power settings. 5. You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is recharged, the battery light on when the battery is fully recharged. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Click the battery meter icon in the...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. Procedures for disk traffic, and provides link power management with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for notebook PC models that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. Page 6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for the SATA Advanced Host Controller (AHCI) Interface. The Intel...
... following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. Procedures for disk traffic, and provides link power management with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for notebook PC models that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. Page 6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for the SATA Advanced Host Controller (AHCI) Interface. The Intel...