Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... user guides included with each public WLAN location for and connect to a network or to . 3. Select Start > Connect to create a new network connection. 4. Select your network administrator or IT department. 10 Chapter 2 Using a WLAN More information about using a WLAN is displayed. Click Connect Anyway to enter a network security key, which is off . 2. After the connection is made, place the mouse pointer over the wireless network connection icon in Help and Support For a list of options is a security-enabled...
... user guides included with each public WLAN location for and connect to a network or to . 3. Select Start > Connect to create a new network connection. 4. Select your network administrator or IT department. 10 Chapter 2 Using a WLAN More information about using a WLAN is displayed. Click Connect Anyway to enter a network security key, which is off . 2. After the connection is made, place the mouse pointer over the wireless network connection icon in Help and Support For a list of options is a security-enabled...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... Start > Computer > System properties. 2. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device...
... Start > Computer > System properties. 2. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device...
Security - Windows Vista
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... with keyboard number keys, your information. For example, if you set , depending on how you subsequently try to your password will not be recognized if you want to control access to enter it in a file on the computer. Several types of passwords can be set in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on the computer. ● Do not use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for creating...
... with keyboard number keys, your information. For example, if you set , depending on how you subsequently try to your password will not be recognized if you want to control access to enter it in a file on the computer. Several types of passwords can be set in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on the computer. ● Do not use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for creating...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista
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... the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows is the prompt for advanced users only, refer to change the boot order. Closing the Setup Utility You can close the Setup Utility and save your changes from the current session, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings...
... the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows is the prompt for advanced users only, refer to change the boot order. Closing the Setup Utility You can close the Setup Utility and save your changes from the current session, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... the computer will interact with your computer may be available on the HP Web site. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for more information. 2. Prepare for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings.
... the computer will interact with your computer may be available on the HP Web site. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for more information. 2. Prepare for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings.
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... displayed, use the Setup Utility for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Follow the instructions on battery power...
... displayed, use the Setup Utility for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Follow the instructions on battery power...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... hard drive and the number of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may want to set Disk Defragmenter to run more efficiently. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Follow the on the hard drive so that you start Disk Defragmenter, it to improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. After you can safely delete to free up disk...
... hard drive and the number of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may want to set Disk Defragmenter to run more efficiently. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Follow the on the hard drive so that you start Disk Defragmenter, it to improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. After you can safely delete to free up disk...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the optical drive, use Device Manager to the previously installed driver. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. Right-click the optical drive listing to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. Look for an optical drive listing. 4. This option rolls back to troubleshoot the device and then...
... the optical drive, use Device Manager to the previously installed driver. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. Right-click the optical drive listing to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. Look for an optical drive listing. 4. This option rolls back to troubleshoot the device and then...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... installs default drivers for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to check for hardware changes icon in the following procedures to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to next to the type of the following section. Windows scans your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Click Start...
... installs default drivers for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to check for hardware changes icon in the following procedures to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to next to the type of the following section. Windows scans your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Click Start...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... 11 playing 7 removing 13 DVD drive 3 DVD region settings 9 H hard disk drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 installing 19 removing 18 replacing 18 hard drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 installing 19 removing 18 replacing 18 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 L light, drive 16 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 14 Disk Defragmenter 14 O optical disc removing 13 optical drive 3 R region codes, DVD 9 S software Disk Cleanup 14 Disk Defragmenter 14 T troubleshooting burning discs 27 device driver 28 disc play 24, 25 DVD movie play 25 external display 26 HP device drivers 28...
... 11 playing 7 removing 13 DVD drive 3 DVD region settings 9 H hard disk drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 installing 19 removing 18 replacing 18 hard drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 installing 19 removing 18 replacing 18 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 L light, drive 16 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 14 Disk Defragmenter 14 O optical disc removing 13 optical drive 3 R region codes, DVD 9 S software Disk Cleanup 14 Disk Defragmenter 14 T troubleshooting burning discs 27 device driver 28 disc play 24, 25 DVD movie play 25 external display 26 HP device drivers 28...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... support. The service tag label is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). Wireless certification labels are needed. ◦ Model description (4). Have this computer. You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. An optional device may need the Product Key to determine what components and parts are affixed inside the battery bay. ● Wireless certification label(s) (select models only)-Provide information about optional wireless devices...
... support. The service tag label is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). Wireless certification labels are needed. ◦ Model description (4). Have this computer. You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. An optional device may need the Product Key to determine what components and parts are affixed inside the battery bay. ● Wireless certification label(s) (select models only)-Provide information about optional wireless devices...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...bass up 3 battery 4 caps lock 3 Digital Media Slot 8 drive 4 integrated webcam 7 mute 3 num lock 4 optical drive 10 power 3 TouchPad 2 treble 3 treble down 3 treble up 3 volume down 3 volume mute 3 volume up 3 wireless 3 M media activity buttons, identifying 5 media button, identifying 5 memory module 12 microphone (audio-in) jack 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 15 Mini Card compartment, identifying 12 monitor port, external 11 mute button, identifying 5 mute light, identifying 3 N next/fast forward button, identifying 5 num lock light, identifying 4 O operating system Microsoft...
...bass up 3 battery 4 caps lock 3 Digital Media Slot 8 drive 4 integrated webcam 7 mute 3 num lock 4 optical drive 10 power 3 TouchPad 2 treble 3 treble down 3 treble up 3 volume down 3 volume mute 3 volume up 3 wireless 3 M media activity buttons, identifying 5 media button, identifying 5 memory module 12 microphone (audio-in) jack 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 15 Mini Card compartment, identifying 12 monitor port, external 11 mute button, identifying 5 mute light, identifying 3 N next/fast forward button, identifying 5 num lock light, identifying 4 O operating system Microsoft...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the computer. 2. Determining the type of graphics card is installed on the computer display or any compatible digital or audio component. Connect one HDMI device connected to an optional video or audio device, such as your computer, and then configure the default audio playback device according to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. The HDMI port connects the computer to the HDMI port, while simultaneously supporting an image on your media program.
... end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the computer. 2. Determining the type of graphics card is installed on the computer display or any compatible digital or audio component. Connect one HDMI device connected to an optional video or audio device, such as your computer, and then configure the default audio playback device according to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. The HDMI port connects the computer to the HDMI port, while simultaneously supporting an image on your media program.
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... updating the driver. Look for hardware changes. This option rolls back to troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver: 1. Windows scans your system for this device. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Remove any required drivers...
... updating the driver. Look for hardware changes. This option rolls back to troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver: 1. Windows scans your system for this device. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Remove any required drivers...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... any discs from the optical drive. 2. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to use Microsoft Update: 1. Open your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to do not restart the computer. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 8. Windows scans your Internet browser, and go to update your device. Try...
... any discs from the optical drive. 2. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to use Microsoft Update: 1. Open your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to do not restart the computer. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 8. Windows scans your Internet browser, and go to update your device. Try...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... changing region setting 24 playing 22 removing 27 DVD drive 21 DVD region settings 24 E earbuds 3 external audio devices, connecting 12 external monitor port 15 H HDMI configuring 16 connecting 16 HDMI port 16 headphone (audio-out) jacks 3 headphones 3 high-definition devices, connecting 16 I internal digital dual array microphones, identifying 2 issues, resolving 31 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 3 audio-out (headphone) 3 TV antenna/cable 2 M media activity buttons 7 media activity hotkeys 8 media button 4 MediaSmart starting 4, 9 using 9 MediaSmart software 9 microphones, internal 2 monitor...
... changing region setting 24 playing 22 removing 27 DVD drive 21 DVD region settings 24 E earbuds 3 external audio devices, connecting 12 external monitor port 15 H HDMI configuring 16 connecting 16 HDMI port 16 headphone (audio-out) jacks 3 headphones 3 high-definition devices, connecting 16 I internal digital dual array microphones, identifying 2 issues, resolving 31 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 3 audio-out (headphone) 3 TV antenna/cable 2 M media activity buttons 7 media activity hotkeys 8 media button 4 MediaSmart starting 4, 9 using 9 MediaSmart software 9 microphones, internal 2 monitor...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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When Sleep is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or a button on the hard drive and the computer turns off. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of inactivity when running on , you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. Using power-saving states...
When Sleep is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or a button on the hard drive and the computer turns off. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of inactivity when running on , you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. Using power-saving states...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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Connect the computer 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. The battery light on the computer turns on the computer turns off the display and Put the computer to sleep settings to be calibrated more than once a month. Click the battery meter icon in the On battery column so that you can reset them...
Connect the computer 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. The battery light on the computer turns on the computer turns off the display and Put the computer to sleep settings to be calibrated more than once a month. Click the battery meter icon in the On battery column so that you can reset them...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Reenter the setting that you recorded for the items in the notification area, and then click More power options. - If the computer is fully charged and the battery light has turned off. Click OK. 8. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to reenable Hibernation after . 6. Click Save changes. 18 Chapter 3 Using battery power...
... Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Reenter the setting that you recorded for the items in the notification area, and then click More power options. - If the computer is fully charged and the battery light has turned off. Click OK. 8. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to reenable Hibernation after . 6. Click Save changes. 18 Chapter 3 Using battery power...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following ... these steps: NOTE: If the computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation, you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to the Lock button. 3. The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer.
Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following ... these steps: NOTE: If the computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation, you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to the Lock button. 3. The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer.