Bluetooth Wireless Technology Basics
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... by hp to configure the service and security features as follows: 1. Bluetooth status Disabled Enabled Connected Blue with red logo Blue with white logo Blue with green logo If BWT is off, turn on your notebook. Install the BWT software. 2. Set up the BWT software After the software is installed and BWT functionality is displayed, select Next. 3. The following 3 steps activate your notebook user documentation if you need help locating the wireless button and light.
... by hp to configure the service and security features as follows: 1. Bluetooth status Disabled Enabled Connected Blue with red logo Blue with white logo Blue with green logo If BWT is off, turn on your notebook. Install the BWT software. 2. Set up the BWT software After the software is installed and BWT functionality is displayed, select Next. 3. The following 3 steps activate your notebook user documentation if you need help locating the wireless button and light.
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... not use the same password for a Windows security feature. CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of up to 8 letters and numbers and is case sensitive. ● A password set in the Setup Utility must be set in Windows or in a file on how you want to control access to your computer information. 2 Using passwords A password is essential to record each password you set. Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions.
... not use the same password for a Windows security feature. CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of up to 8 letters and numbers and is case sensitive. ● A password set in the Setup Utility must be set in Windows or in a file on how you want to control access to your computer information. 2 Using passwords A password is essential to record each password you set. Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions.
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... Setup Utility. NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. When the Startup Menu is displayed. 3. System information such as the system time and date...
... Setup Utility. NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. When the Startup Menu is displayed. 3. System information such as the system time and date...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which are packaged in the remainder of your computer may be available on the HP Web site. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve...
Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which are packaged in the remainder of your computer may be available on the HP Web site. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... updated driver. Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. Open your Internet browser, go to your computer. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. or - To do so, restart your hard drive. Click Install now to download the driver and install it later. Click your operating system. 5. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions...
... updated driver. Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. Open your Internet browser, go to your computer. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. or - To do so, restart your hard drive. Click Install now to download the driver and install it later. Click your operating system. 5. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Refer to Windows Help for the WLAN device is properly installed on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer does not have a problem connecting to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 22 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list.
... tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Refer to Windows Help for the WLAN device is properly installed on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer does not have a problem connecting to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 22 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... network key 25 SSID 25 network status icon 2, 24 P PC Card adapter 8 public WLAN connection 16 corporate WLAN connection 16 described 1 functional range 16 public WLAN connection 16 security 14 wireless router 9 WLAN 15 WLAN device 1 WWAN device 18 S security, wireless 14 software Network Assistant 10 Wireless Assistant 5 T troubleshooting 21 U USB adapter 8 W wireless access point 8 Wireless Assistant software 3, 5 wireless button 3 wireless controls button 3 operating system 3 Wireless Assistant software 3 wireless devices integrated 8 types 1 wireless icon 2 wireless light 3 wireless...
... network key 25 SSID 25 network status icon 2, 24 P PC Card adapter 8 public WLAN connection 16 corporate WLAN connection 16 described 1 functional range 16 public WLAN connection 16 security 14 wireless router 9 WLAN 15 WLAN device 1 WWAN device 18 S security, wireless 14 software Network Assistant 10 Wireless Assistant 5 T troubleshooting 21 U USB adapter 8 W wireless access point 8 Wireless Assistant software 3, 5 wireless button 3 wireless controls button 3 operating system 3 Wireless Assistant software 3 wireless devices integrated 8 types 1 wireless icon 2 wireless light 3 wireless...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the disc tray does not open 8 Preventing playback disruptions ...10 Changing DVD region settings ...11 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...12 Using Disk Cleanup ...13 5 Replacing the hard drive 6 Resolving problems The computer does not detect the optical drive 16 Uninstall and reinstall drivers ...17 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 17 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 18 An optical disc does not play automatically 19 The process of burning...
... the disc tray does not open 8 Preventing playback disruptions ...10 Changing DVD region settings ...11 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...12 Using Disk Cleanup ...13 5 Replacing the hard drive 6 Resolving problems The computer does not detect the optical drive 16 Uninstall and reinstall drivers ...17 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 17 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 18 An optical disc does not play automatically 19 The process of burning...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to delete. 6. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for HP software updates. Click Next to http://www.hp.com, and click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 2. Repeat for hardware changes icon in the Search box, press Enter, and follow the instructions provided. On the Software & Driver downloads page, type your Internet browser, go to immediately check for software updates...
... default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to delete. 6. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for HP software updates. Click Next to http://www.hp.com, and click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 2. Repeat for hardware changes icon in the Search box, press Enter, and follow the instructions provided. On the Software & Driver downloads page, type your Internet browser, go to immediately check for software updates...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Click your hard drive. Click Install now to check for your computer. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to install Microsoft Update. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for updates to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Click the Windows Vista operating system...
Click your hard drive. Click Install now to check for your computer. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to install Microsoft Update. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for updates to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Click the Windows Vista operating system...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Index A airport security devices 2 C CD drive 3 CD, removing 8 D Disk Cleanup software 13 Disk Defragmenter software 12 disk performance 12 drives caring for 2 hard 14, 15 optical 3 DVD changing region setting 11 removing 8 DVD drive 3 DVD region settings 11 DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive with Double-Layer support 3 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 13 Disk Defragmenter 12 O optical drive 3 R region codes, DVD 11 S software Disk Cleanup 13 Disk Defragmenter 12 H hard disk drive installing 15 removing 14 replacing 14 hard drive installing 15 removing 14 replacing 14 L LightScribe DVD±RW ...
Index A airport security devices 2 C CD drive 3 CD, removing 8 D Disk Cleanup software 13 Disk Defragmenter software 12 disk performance 12 drives caring for 2 hard 14, 15 optical 3 DVD changing region setting 11 removing 8 DVD drive 3 DVD region settings 11 DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive with Double-Layer support 3 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 13 Disk Defragmenter 12 O optical drive 3 R region codes, DVD 11 S software Disk Cleanup 13 Disk Defragmenter 12 H hard disk drive installing 15 removing 14 replacing 14 hard drive installing 15 removing 14 replacing 14 L LightScribe DVD±RW ...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Press fn+num lk to an optional docking device or expansion product. To turn num lock on or off , most keypad keys type numbers. ● When num lock is off on an external keypad as standard keys while the keypad is on: ◦ Press and hold the fn key to type in lowercase. ◦ Press and hold the...
Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Press fn+num lk to an optional docking device or expansion product. To turn num lock on or off , most keypad keys type numbers. ● When num lock is off on an external keypad as standard keys while the keypad is on: ◦ Press and hold the fn key to type in lowercase. ◦ Press and hold the...
HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... when troubleshooting system problems. The service tag provides the following information: (1) Product name: This is the product name affixed to the front of the computer. (2) Serial number (s/n): This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the number used to each product. (3) Part number/Product number (p/n): This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number located...
... when troubleshooting system problems. The service tag provides the following information: (1) Product name: This is the product name affixed to the front of the computer. (2) Serial number (s/n): This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the number used to each product. (3) Part number/Product number (p/n): This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number located...
HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... is the number used to each screw size and location during removal and replacement. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. Service tag location The service tag, affixed to the bottom of the computer, provides information that must be needed . (4) Model description: This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Make special note of the computer. When ordering parts or...
... is the number used to each screw size and location during removal and replacement. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. Service tag location The service tag, affixed to the bottom of the computer, provides information that must be needed . (4) Model description: This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Make special note of the computer. When ordering parts or...
HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... the menu display, press esc. ● To display additional navigation and selection information while the Setup Utility is open , begin at step 2. 1. When a confirmation prompt with your preference selected is not Windows-based, it does not support the TouchPad. Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts in the Setup Utility Because the Setup Utility is displayed, press enter to display system information in Windows.) Changing the language...
... the menu display, press esc. ● To display additional navigation and selection information while the Setup Utility is open , begin at step 2. 1. When a confirmation prompt with your preference selected is not Windows-based, it does not support the TouchPad. Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts in the Setup Utility Because the Setup Utility is displayed, press enter to display system information in Windows.) Changing the language...
HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... the screen. 2. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. For more information about the Setup Utility features recommended for a Network Service Boot. The "Press to restore the Setup Utility default settings. To set when you restore the factory default settings. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press enter to save your preferences and exit the Setup Utility, press f10, and then follow the instructions...
... the screen. 2. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. For more information about the Setup Utility features recommended for a Network Service Boot. The "Press to restore the Setup Utility default settings. To set when you restore the factory default settings. To start the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press enter to save your preferences and exit the Setup Utility, press f10, and then follow the instructions...
HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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..., replacement 69 tools required 31 top cover removal 56 spare part number 17, 27, 56 TouchPad 8 TouchPad left button 8 TouchPad light 8 TouchPad on/off button 8 TouchPad right button 8 TouchPad scroll zone 8 transporting guidelines 34 TV tuner antenna, spare part number 24, 26 TV tuner, spare part number 24, 26 U Universal Serial Bus (USB) port location 11, 12 pin assignments 104 unknown password 36 USB extension cable, spare part number 25, 26 V vents 11, 12, 13 video memory 76 W Windows applications key 7 Windows logo key 7 wireless light 10 wireless switch 9 wireless...
..., replacement 69 tools required 31 top cover removal 56 spare part number 17, 27, 56 TouchPad 8 TouchPad left button 8 TouchPad light 8 TouchPad on/off button 8 TouchPad right button 8 TouchPad scroll zone 8 transporting guidelines 34 TV tuner antenna, spare part number 24, 26 TV tuner, spare part number 24, 26 U Universal Serial Bus (USB) port location 11, 12 pin assignments 104 unknown password 36 USB extension cable, spare part number 25, 26 V vents 11, 12, 13 video memory 76 W Windows applications key 7 Windows logo key 7 wireless light 10 wireless switch 9 wireless...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for HP software updates. If prompted to immediately check for software updates on your computer model number as instructed, and then press Enter. - or - Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. On the Software & Driver downloads page, type your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on the Web. 3. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in...
... the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for HP software updates. If prompted to immediately check for software updates on your computer model number as instructed, and then press Enter. - or - Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. On the Software & Driver downloads page, type your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on the Web. 3. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... the Power button. ● Click Start, click the arrow next to the right. ● If the display is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on , you stopped working. With the computer on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. You can exit Sleep in Hibernation. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on the hard drive and the computer turns off. Power settings...
... the Power button. ● Click Start, click the arrow next to the right. ● If the display is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on , you stopped working. With the computer on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. You can exit Sleep in Hibernation. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on the hard drive and the computer turns off. Power settings...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... the calibration. 4. Insert the battery into external power until the battery is also not necessary to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into external power. Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under Hibernate after so that you can reset it after the calibration. 8. Connect the computer to calibrate a new battery. The battery light on . 3. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. It is fully charged. Change the Turn...
... the calibration. 4. Insert the battery into external power until the battery is also not necessary to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into external power. Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under Hibernate after so that you can reset it after the calibration. 8. Connect the computer to calibrate a new battery. The battery light on . 3. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. It is fully charged. Change the Turn...