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... resolve problems-24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Be sure to have an issue with your needs: „ Access to drivers and product documentation: Find original product drivers, latest updates and software fixes, Limited Warranty information, and product documentation. „ Open an online service event with an HP Support Specialist: If you assume the risk of your local HP Technical Support Center (see Worldwide Phone Numbers...
... resolve problems-24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Be sure to have an issue with your needs: „ Access to drivers and product documentation: Find original product drivers, latest updates and software fixes, Limited Warranty information, and product documentation. „ Open an online service event with an HP Support Specialist: If you assume the risk of your local HP Technical Support Center (see Worldwide Phone Numbers...
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Contents Default Power Settings 2-9 Turning the Notebook or Display On or Off 2-10 Initiating or Resuming from Standby 2-11 Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation 2-12 Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures 2-14 Power Options 2-14 Accessing the Power Options Properties 2-15 Displaying the Power Meter Icon 2-15 Setting or Changing a Power Scheme 2-16 Using a Security Password 2-16 Processor Performance Controls 2-17 Battery Packs 2-19 Identifying Battery Packs 2-20 Inserting or Removing a Primary Battery Pack. . . . 2-21 Charging Battery Packs 2-23 Charging a New Battery Pack...
Contents Default Power Settings 2-9 Turning the Notebook or Display On or Off 2-10 Initiating or Resuming from Standby 2-11 Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation 2-12 Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures 2-14 Power Options 2-14 Accessing the Power Options Properties 2-15 Displaying the Power Meter Icon 2-15 Setting or Changing a Power Scheme 2-16 Using a Security Password 2-16 Processor Performance Controls 2-17 Battery Packs 2-19 Identifying Battery Packs 2-20 Inserting or Removing a Primary Battery Pack. . . . 2-21 Charging Battery Packs 2-23 Charging a New Battery Pack...
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Pointing Devices and Keyboard Hotkey and Shortcut Key Quick Reference Function Key Combination Key Combination to Activate to Deactivate Function Function Initiate standby fn+f3 Power/standby button Switch between notebook display fn+f4 and external display fn+f4 View battery information fn+f8 fn+f8 Decrease screen brightness fn+f9 Not applicable Increase screen brightness fn+f10 Not applicable Display system information fn+esc fn+esc Hardware and Software Guide 3-7
Pointing Devices and Keyboard Hotkey and Shortcut Key Quick Reference Function Key Combination Key Combination to Activate to Deactivate Function Function Initiate standby fn+f3 Power/standby button Switch between notebook display fn+f4 and external display fn+f4 View battery information fn+f8 fn+f8 Decrease screen brightness fn+f9 Not applicable Increase screen brightness fn+f10 Not applicable Display system information fn+esc fn+esc Hardware and Software Guide 3-7
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... External Keyboards The following table describes how certain hotkeys are used on external keyboards: Notebook Keys External Keyboard Keys fn+esc scroll lock+scroll lock+esc* fn+f4 scroll lock+scroll lock+f4* fn+f8 scroll lock+scroll lock+f8* *Pressing the scroll lock 2 times on an external keyboard is the version number of the system ROM. Increasing Screen Brightness (fn+f10) Press fn+f10 to decrease screen brightness. The BIOS date may display in a decimal format, such as 10/19/2004 F.07. Pointing Devices and Keyboard Decreasing Screen Brightness...
... External Keyboards The following table describes how certain hotkeys are used on external keyboards: Notebook Keys External Keyboard Keys fn+esc scroll lock+scroll lock+esc* fn+f4 scroll lock+scroll lock+f4* fn+f8 scroll lock+scroll lock+f8* *Pressing the scroll lock 2 times on an external keyboard is the version number of the system ROM. Increasing Screen Brightness (fn+f10) Press fn+f10 to decrease screen brightness. The BIOS date may display in a decimal format, such as 10/19/2004 F.07. Pointing Devices and Keyboard Decreasing Screen Brightness...
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... that can be used to enable and disable 802.11 and Bluetooth wireless devices and an associated light to indicate the state of the wireless devices. ✎ Components included with one or more integrated wireless devices such as airports, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, and universities. ■ A Bluetooth wireless notebook can connect to other Bluetooth wireless-enabled devices using a wireless personal area network (PAN). Hardware and Software Guide 6-1 Your notebook has a button that most notebook models. Wireless networks include wireless local area networks (WLANs) or...
... that can be used to enable and disable 802.11 and Bluetooth wireless devices and an associated light to indicate the state of the wireless devices. ✎ Components included with one or more integrated wireless devices such as airports, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, and universities. ■ A Bluetooth wireless notebook can connect to other Bluetooth wireless-enabled devices using a wireless personal area network (PAN). Hardware and Software Guide 6-1 Your notebook has a button that most notebook models. Wireless networks include wireless local area networks (WLANs) or...
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...as screen-saver passwords, refer to access drives protected by DriveLock at startup. Security For additional information about setting a Windows administrator password or a Windows user password, select Start > Help and Support. Hardware and Software Guide 7-5 DriveLock master password Used by the HP administrator to access drives protected by DriveLock and to the "ProtectTools Security Manager (Select Models Only)" section in ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only). Power-on and HP administrator passwords can be stored on password Used to notebook contents...
...as screen-saver passwords, refer to access drives protected by DriveLock at startup. Security For additional information about setting a Windows administrator password or a Windows user password, select Start > Help and Support. Hardware and Software Guide 7-5 DriveLock master password Used by the HP administrator to access drives protected by DriveLock and to the "ProtectTools Security Manager (Select Models Only)" section in ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only). Power-on and HP administrator passwords can be stored on password Used to notebook contents...
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... this password is set with keyboard number keys will not be set and entered with embedded numeric keypad number keys. ■ Can include any combination of keys. Security HP Administrator Passwords The HP administrator password protects the configuration settings and system identification information in Computer Setup. The HP administrator password ■ Is not interchangeable with a Windows administrator password, although both can use the same word or series of letters, or numbers. ■ Does not display...
... this password is set with keyboard number keys will not be set and entered with embedded numeric keypad number keys. ■ Can include any combination of keys. Security HP Administrator Passwords The HP administrator password protects the configuration settings and system identification information in Computer Setup. The HP administrator password ■ Is not interchangeable with a Windows administrator password, although both can use the same word or series of letters, or numbers. ■ Does not display...
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... > Power-On password, and then press enter. ❏ To set , entered, changed , or deleted in Computer Setup. Security Power-On Passwords A power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the screen. ❏ To change the language, press f2. ❏ For navigation instructions, press f1. 2. Hardware and Software Guide 7-9 To manage the password: 1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "F10 = ROM Based Setup" message is turned on password, type the password...
... > Power-On password, and then press enter. ❏ To set , entered, changed , or deleted in Computer Setup. Security Power-On Passwords A power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the screen. ❏ To change the language, press f2. ❏ For navigation instructions, press f1. 2. Hardware and Software Guide 7-9 To manage the password: 1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "F10 = ROM Based Setup" message is turned on password, type the password...
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.... Use the arrow keys to Enable, and then press f10. 7. Then press enter. 5. Select the location of the screen. ❏ To change the language, press f2. ❏ For navigation instructions, press f1. 4. Type your master password in Computer Setup: 1. Then follow the instructions on by turning on the drive you are in effect when the notebook restarts. Hardware and Software Guide 7-13 Be sure that the hard drive is displayed in...
.... Use the arrow keys to Enable, and then press f10. 7. Then press enter. 5. Select the location of the screen. ❏ To change the language, press f2. ❏ For navigation instructions, press f1. 4. Type your master password in Computer Setup: 1. Then follow the instructions on by turning on the drive you are in effect when the notebook restarts. Hardware and Software Guide 7-13 Be sure that the hard drive is displayed in...
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... menu > Device Security, and then select Internal network adapter boot. 3. To save your preferences and exit Computer Setup, use the arrow keys to select the Advanced menu > Device Options. To enable bootable media in USB drives or in the boot sequence. MultiBoot Enabling Bootable Devices in Computer Setup The notebook can start up from a USB device or the NIC only if that device has been enabled for inclusion in MultiBoot: 1. Then select Enable USB legacy support. - Then follow the instructions...
... menu > Device Security, and then select Internal network adapter boot. 3. To save your preferences and exit Computer Setup, use the arrow keys to select the Advanced menu > Device Options. To enable bootable media in USB drives or in the boot sequence. MultiBoot Enabling Bootable Devices in Computer Setup The notebook can start up from a USB device or the NIC only if that device has been enabled for inclusion in MultiBoot: 1. Then select Enable USB legacy support. - Then follow the instructions...
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For example, if you start up from a CD-ROM drive with a disc that boots as USB hard disk. Hardware and Software Guide 8-5 For example, the notebook is connected to the second optical device. ■ Changing the boot sequence also changes the logical drive designations. If this drive is placed before the hard drive in the hard drive bay in the boot order, and if the system fails to boot to the drive in an optional docking station, it will...
For example, if you start up from a CD-ROM drive with a disc that boots as USB hard disk. Hardware and Software Guide 8-5 For example, the notebook is connected to the second optical device. ■ Changing the boot sequence also changes the logical drive designations. If this drive is placed before the hard drive in the hard drive bay in the boot order, and if the system fails to boot to the drive in an optional docking station, it will...
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... devices at startup. (To set the notebook to support only a single, usually nonstandard, pointing device at startup, select Disable.) ■ Enable/disable USB legacy support for a USB keyboard, mouse, and hubs. ❐ A USB keyboard, mouse, and hubs work even when a Windows operating system is not loaded. ❐ The notebook starts from a bootable hard drive, diskette drive diskette, or CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD inserted into a drive connected by a USB port to the notebook or to an optional docking device (select models only). ■ Select a parallel port mode...
... devices at startup. (To set the notebook to support only a single, usually nonstandard, pointing device at startup, select Disable.) ■ Enable/disable USB legacy support for a USB keyboard, mouse, and hubs. ❐ A USB keyboard, mouse, and hubs work even when a Windows operating system is not loaded. ❐ The notebook starts from a bootable hard drive, diskette drive diskette, or CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD inserted into a drive connected by a USB port to the notebook or to an optional docking device (select models only). ■ Select a parallel port mode...
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... your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you want to install the update. 11-4 Hardware and Software Guide At the download area: a. To download a BIOS update: 1. b. You will be downloaded. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your selection to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to download your computer: ❏ Select Start > Help and Support, and then click a software update link...
... your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you want to install the update. 11-4 Hardware and Software Guide At the download area: a. To download a BIOS update: 1. b. You will be downloaded. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your selection to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to download your computer: ❏ Select Start > Help and Support, and then click a software update link...
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... (network) jack 1-20, 1-22, 5-38 ROM determining current version of 3-10 ROMPaq 11-3 S screen saver 2-34 scroll lock key 3-10 scrolling regions, TouchPad 1-6, 3-2 Secure Digital (SD) MemoryCard 1-13, 5-17 security cable lock, connecting 7-27 security cable slot 1-16, 1-17 security features 7-1 security features on notebook Computer Setup 7-3 security passwords 2-16 serial number, computer 11-2 serial number, notebook 1-27, 9-4 serial port 1-18 Service Tag 1-27 Setup utility accessing 9-2 Advanced menu 9-6 enabling bootable devices 8-4 File menu 9-4 restoring default settings 9-3 Security menu...
... (network) jack 1-20, 1-22, 5-38 ROM determining current version of 3-10 ROMPaq 11-3 S screen saver 2-34 scroll lock key 3-10 scrolling regions, TouchPad 1-6, 3-2 Secure Digital (SD) MemoryCard 1-13, 5-17 security cable lock, connecting 7-27 security cable slot 1-16, 1-17 security features 7-1 security features on notebook Computer Setup 7-3 security passwords 2-16 serial number, computer 11-2 serial number, notebook 1-27, 9-4 serial port 1-18 Service Tag 1-27 Setup utility accessing 9-2 Advanced menu 9-6 enabling bootable devices 8-4 File menu 9-4 restoring default settings 9-3 Security menu...
Getting Started Enhanced for Accessibility
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... items beneath the pointer. Component 1 Function keys 2 fn key 3 Windows logo key 4 Windows applications key 5 Keypad keys Description Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc key. Can be used system functions when pressed in this section. Executes frequently used like the keys on an external numeric keypad. 4-12 Getting Started Displays the Microsoft Windows Start menu. Notebook Features Keys ✎ Your notebook may look slightly different from the...
... items beneath the pointer. Component 1 Function keys 2 fn key 3 Windows logo key 4 Windows applications key 5 Keypad keys Description Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc key. Can be used system functions when pressed in this section. Executes frequently used like the keys on an external numeric keypad. 4-12 Getting Started Displays the Microsoft Windows Start menu. Notebook Features Keys ✎ Your notebook may look slightly different from the...
HP Compaq nx6110, nc6110, nx6120 and nc6120 Notebook PCs - Maintenance and Service Guide
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.... Install the updates. Maintenance and Service Guide 3-1 To update HP software: 1. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with the hardware devices, and provides for a system ROM update by identifying the ROM version currently installed on your network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system ROM updates. ✎ The computer system ROM stores the BIOS software. Identify your computer model, product category, and series or family. Prepare for data transfer among hardware devices...
.... Install the updates. Maintenance and Service Guide 3-1 To update HP software: 1. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with the hardware devices, and provides for a system ROM update by identifying the ROM version currently installed on your network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system ROM updates. ✎ The computer system ROM stores the BIOS software. Identify your computer model, product category, and series or family. Prepare for data transfer among hardware devices...
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... ROM installation begins. 4. Follow any software updates, especially system ROM updates. Open the folder on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk C.) b. Maintenance and Service Guide 3-5 Software Updates and Recovery Installing a ROM Update ✎ If your computer is connected to a network, it is recommended that are displayed: To install a ROM update: 1. Double-click the file with your hard drive designation. (The hard drive designation is complete. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. ✎ After a message on the screen...
... ROM installation begins. 4. Follow any software updates, especially system ROM updates. Open the folder on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk C.) b. Maintenance and Service Guide 3-5 Software Updates and Recovery Installing a ROM Update ✎ If your computer is connected to a network, it is recommended that are displayed: To install a ROM update: 1. Double-click the file with your hard drive designation. (The hard drive designation is complete. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. ✎ After a message on the screen...
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... unstable installation. The HP Support Software CD is intended to ensure that violates Microsoft license agreements. Previous versions may not have the most recent version, install the latest system ROM BIOS. 3 If you have been tested in the order provided. The operating system license shipped with HP PCs does not grant re-imaging and deployment rights. Connect AC power. 4. Start the system using Computer Setup or...
... unstable installation. The HP Support Software CD is intended to ensure that violates Microsoft license agreements. Previous versions may not have the most recent version, install the latest system ROM BIOS. 3 If you have been tested in the order provided. The operating system license shipped with HP PCs does not grant re-imaging and deployment rights. Connect AC power. 4. Start the system using Computer Setup or...
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... hard drive from the nc6200. 5 Note Contact the Network Administrators to make the Multibay the first boot device on models configured with Bluetooth) Required component (on the nc8200. 2. Removal procedures are available in ROM BIOS to properly set up the networking components of Necessary Drivers and Enhancements (along with recommended installation order) Software Components System Enhancements Intel Chipset Installation Utility Intel nc4200 Video Driver Intel Set Default Utility Intel Set Resolution Utility ATI 8200 Video Driver and Control Panel ADI SoundMax Audio Driver...
... hard drive from the nc6200. 5 Note Contact the Network Administrators to make the Multibay the first boot device on models configured with Bluetooth) Required component (on the nc8200. 2. Removal procedures are available in ROM BIOS to properly set up the networking components of Necessary Drivers and Enhancements (along with recommended installation order) Software Components System Enhancements Intel Chipset Installation Utility Intel nc4200 Video Driver Intel Set Default Utility Intel Set Resolution Utility ATI 8200 Video Driver and Control Panel ADI SoundMax Audio Driver...
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.... -s instructs the package to match HP defaults System Firmware Enables the Quick Launch Buttons on HP Compaq notebook PCs are listed in silent mode skipping the welcome, license and directory screens. Table 3 SoftPaq descriptions Name ADI SoundMax Audio Driver Ethernet Drivers Modem Drivers Video Drivers Synaptics TouchPad Driver System Enhancements System Default Settings System ROMPaq Quick Launch Button Software Description Enables the integrated Audio hardware Enables integrated NIC devices select models Enables integrated modem devices select models Enables the integrated video...
.... -s instructs the package to match HP defaults System Firmware Enables the Quick Launch Buttons on HP Compaq notebook PCs are listed in silent mode skipping the welcome, license and directory screens. Table 3 SoftPaq descriptions Name ADI SoundMax Audio Driver Ethernet Drivers Modem Drivers Video Drivers Synaptics TouchPad Driver System Enhancements System Default Settings System ROMPaq Quick Launch Button Software Description Enables the integrated Audio hardware Enables integrated NIC devices select models Enables integrated modem devices select models Enables the integrated video...
