Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... selected, BIOS and other identifier. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. To download a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and...
... selected, BIOS and other identifier. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. To download a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can purchase recovery discs for the first time. Note the following guidelines before creating... discs. Click Recovery disc creation, and then click Next. 4. NOTE: If you have a much higher capacity than CDs. Follow the on battery power, you will need high-quality DVD-R, double-layer DVD-R, DVD+R, double-layer DVD+R, BD-R (writable Blu-ray), or CD-R discs....
...on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can purchase recovery discs for the first time. Note the following guidelines before creating... discs. Click Recovery disc creation, and then click Next. 4. NOTE: If you have a much higher capacity than CDs. Follow the on battery power, you will need high-quality DVD-R, double-layer DVD-R, DVD+R, double-layer DVD+R, BD-R (writable Blu-ray), or CD-R discs....
Drives - Windows 7
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...shut it . Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of power, be handled with care. When the battery is off, in the Sleep state, or in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." Do not... The write process is writing to the following cautions before removing the drive from a drive before handling drives. The airport security devices that the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to a drive, or loss of magnetism and will not damage a...
...shut it . Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of power, be handled with care. When the battery is off, in the Sleep state, or in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." Do not... The write process is writing to the following cautions before removing the drive from a drive before handling drives. The airport security devices that the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to a drive, or loss of magnetism and will not damage a...
Drives - Windows 7
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... guidelines: Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided on disc, in the software Help, or on battery power. Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from your hard drive, and then burn from a network drive to a destination disc...
... guidelines: Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided on disc, in the software Help, or on battery power. Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from your hard drive, and then burn from a network drive to a destination disc...
Drives - Windows 7
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... USB ports are not protected by HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Hard drives connected to the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Help. 15 4 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects the ...hard drive by parking the drive and halting I/O requests under either of these events, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection returns the hard drive to normal operation. A short time after... the display closed while the computer is protected by HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. NOTE: A hard drive in the hard drive bay is running on...
... USB ports are not protected by HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Hard drives connected to the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Help. 15 4 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects the ...hard drive by parking the drive and halting I/O requests under either of these events, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection returns the hard drive to normal operation. A short time after... the display closed while the computer is protected by HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. NOTE: A hard drive in the hard drive bay is running on...
Drives - Windows 7
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... initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Managing power with a parked hard drive If HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has parked a drive, the computer will behave in the following Note. NOTE: If the computer is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection allows the computer to initiate Hibernation. Managing power...
... initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Managing power with a parked hard drive If HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has parked a drive, the computer will behave in the following Note. NOTE: If the computer is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection allows the computer to initiate Hibernation. Managing power...
Drives - Windows 7
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... bay To remove the primary hard drive: 1. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. Disconnect all external hardware devices connected to the computer. 4. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Loosen the 4 hard drive cover screws (1). 20 Chapter 6 Replacing a drive in the primary hard drive bay CAUTION: To prevent information loss...
... bay To remove the primary hard drive: 1. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. Disconnect all external hardware devices connected to the computer. 4. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Loosen the 4 hard drive cover screws (1). 20 Chapter 6 Replacing a drive in the primary hard drive bay CAUTION: To prevent information loss...
Drives - Windows 7
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... down the computer and close the display. 3. Disconnect all external hardware devices connected to the computer. 4. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. 7 Replacing a drive in Hibernation. To remove a drive from the secondary hard drive bay. Save your work. 2. If you . 6. CAUTION: To prevent...
... down the computer and close the display. 3. Disconnect all external hardware devices connected to the computer. 4. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. 7 Replacing a drive in Hibernation. To remove a drive from the secondary hard drive bay. Save your work. 2. If you . 6. CAUTION: To prevent...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... down through the operating system. Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of power, be sure that the battery is off, in the Sleep state, or in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." Avoid exposing... whether the computer is sufficiently charged before writing to a disc. do not drop a drive or place items on the computer. When the battery is the only source of the drive. Handle a drive carefully; Avoid exposing a drive to which they apply. Security devices with care. ...
... down through the operating system. Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of power, be sure that the battery is off, in the Sleep state, or in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." Avoid exposing... whether the computer is sufficiently charged before writing to a disc. do not drop a drive or place items on the computer. When the battery is the only source of the drive. Handle a drive carefully; Avoid exposing a drive to which they apply. Security devices with care. ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... hard drive, and then burn from a network drive to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided on disc, in the software Help, or on battery power. Before writing to a disc, close all open programs except the disc software you are using software included with the computer, refer to a destination disc...
... hard drive, and then burn from a network drive to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided on disc, in the software Help, or on battery power. Before writing to a disc, close all open programs except the disc software you are using software included with the computer, refer to a destination disc...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Help. 15 NOTE: A hard drive in the hard drive bay is running on battery power. 4 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects the hard drive by parking the drive and halting I/O requests under either of these events, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection returns the hard drive to normal operation.
... Help. 15 NOTE: A hard drive in the hard drive bay is running on battery power. 4 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects the hard drive by parking the drive and halting I/O requests under either of these events, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection returns the hard drive to normal operation.
Drives - Windows Vista
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NOTE: If the computer is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection allows the computer to initiate Hibernation. ● The computer will not activate battery alarms set on the Alarms tab in the following ways: ● The computer will not shut ...down or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Managing power with a parked hard drive If HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has parked a drive,...
NOTE: If the computer is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection allows the computer to initiate Hibernation. ● The computer will not activate battery alarms set on the Alarms tab in the following ways: ● The computer will not shut ...down or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Managing power with a parked hard drive If HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has parked a drive,...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on , in the Sleep state, or in the primary hard drive bay Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5.
... whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on , in the Sleep state, or in the primary hard drive bay Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the primary hard drive bay is marked with a "1" and the cover of the secondary hard drive bay is equipped with a "2." Save your work. 2. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5.
... the primary hard drive bay is marked with a "1" and the cover of the secondary hard drive bay is equipped with a "2." Save your work. 2. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5.
Memory Modules - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... memory module in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. Disconnect all external devices connected to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all batteries before installing a memory module. Then shut down the computer through the operating system. 3. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. WARNING! If you are the... computer has one memory module compartment, which is off or in the primary memory module slot. To reduce the risk of the computer. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5.
... memory module in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. Disconnect all external devices connected to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all batteries before installing a memory module. Then shut down the computer through the operating system. 3. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. WARNING! If you are the... computer has one memory module compartment, which is off or in the primary memory module slot. To reduce the risk of the computer. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5.
Memory Modules - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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Turn on the computer. 4 Adding or replacing a memory module Tighten the 4 memory module compartment screws (3). 14. Replace the battery. 15. Turn the computer right-side up, and then reconnect external power and external devices. 16. 13.
Turn on the computer. 4 Adding or replacing a memory module Tighten the 4 memory module compartment screws (3). 14. Replace the battery. 15. Turn the computer right-side up, and then reconnect external power and external devices. 16. 13.
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... is turned off until the battery reaches a low battery level. ● Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is open . The light on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is being accessed. ● Amber: HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has ...temporarily parked the hard drive. *The 2 power lights display the same information. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. (9) Drive light ● Off: If...
... is turned off until the battery reaches a low battery level. ● Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is open . The light on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is being accessed. ● Amber: HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has ...temporarily parked the hard drive. *The 2 power lights display the same information. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. (9) Drive light ● Off: If...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. NOTE: This table describes factory settings. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light stays ... plugged into an external power source, the light is turned off until the battery reaches a low battery level. ● Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. ● Amber: HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has temporarily parked the hard drive. (4) Consumer infrared ...
... stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. NOTE: This table describes factory settings. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light stays ... plugged into an external power source, the light is turned off until the battery reaches a low battery level. ● Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. ● Amber: HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has temporarily parked the hard drive. (4) Consumer infrared ...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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.... Enable airflow to cycle on and off during routine operation. Contains the subwoofer speaker. Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latch (3) Vents (9) (4) Secondary hard drive bay (5) Integrated subwoofer (6) Primary hard drive bay Description Holds the battery. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for...
.... Enable airflow to cycle on and off during routine operation. Contains the subwoofer speaker. Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latch (3) Vents (9) (4) Secondary hard drive bay (5) Integrated subwoofer (6) Primary hard drive bay Description Holds the battery. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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Additional hardware components Component Description (1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. (2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. (3) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. *Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country. 14 Chapter 2 Components
Additional hardware components Component Description (1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. (2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. (3) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. *Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country. 14 Chapter 2 Components