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...Modem module cable 4-40 Fan/heat sink 4-41 Processor 4-44 5 Setup Utility Starting the Setup Utility 5-1 Using the Setup Utility 5-1 Changing the language of the Setup Utility 5-1 Navigating and selecting in the Setup Utility 5-2 Display system information 5-2 Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility 5-2 Exiting the Setup Utility 5-3 Setup Utility menus 5-3 Main menu 5-3 Security menu 5-3 System Configuration menu 5-3 Diagnostics menu 5-4 6 Specifications Computer specifications 6-1 15.6-inch WXGA display specifications 6-2 Hard drive specifications 6-2 Blu-ray ROM DVD...
...Modem module cable 4-40 Fan/heat sink 4-41 Processor 4-44 5 Setup Utility Starting the Setup Utility 5-1 Using the Setup Utility 5-1 Changing the language of the Setup Utility 5-1 Navigating and selecting in the Setup Utility 5-2 Display system information 5-2 Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility 5-2 Exiting the Setup Utility 5-3 Setup Utility menus 5-3 Main menu 5-3 Security menu 5-3 System Configuration menu 5-3 Diagnostics menu 5-4 6 Specifications Computer specifications 6-1 15.6-inch WXGA display specifications 6-2 Hard drive specifications 6-2 Blu-ray ROM DVD...
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Product description Category Webcam Memory Hard drives Optical drives Microphone Audio Modem Description Standard VGA camera Fixed (no tilt) Activity LED 640 × 480 by 24 frames per second 2 customer-accessible/upgradeable memory module slots Supports dual-channel memory PC2-6400, 800-MHz, DDR2 Supports up to 8 GB of system RAM in the following configurations: ■ 8192-MB total system memory (4096 MB × 2, dual-channel) ■ 6144-MB total system memory (2048 MB...
Product description Category Webcam Memory Hard drives Optical drives Microphone Audio Modem Description Standard VGA camera Fixed (no tilt) Activity LED 640 × 480 by 24 frames per second 2 customer-accessible/upgradeable memory module slots Supports dual-channel memory PC2-6400, 800-MHz, DDR2 Supports up to 8 GB of system RAM in the following configurations: ■ 8192-MB total system memory (4096 MB × 2, dual-channel) ■ 6144-MB total system memory (2048 MB...
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... life of 4.5 hours 12-cell 8.80-Ah Li-ion battery with target life of 6 hours Security cable slot Fingerprint reader (select models only) Preinstalled: Windows® 7 Windows 7 Basic (32 bit) Windows 7 Basic (64 bit) Windows 7 Home Premium (32 bit) Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit) Windows 7 Professional (64 bit) End-user replaceable parts: AC adapter Battery (system) Hard drive Memory module Optical drive Mini Card components Computers with discrete graphics ✔ ✔ ✔...
... life of 4.5 hours 12-cell 8.80-Ah Li-ion battery with target life of 6 hours Security cable slot Fingerprint reader (select models only) Preinstalled: Windows® 7 Windows 7 Basic (32 bit) Windows 7 Basic (64 bit) Windows 7 Home Premium (32 bit) Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit) Windows 7 Professional (64 bit) End-user replaceable parts: AC adapter Battery (system) Hard drive Memory module Optical drive Mini Card components Computers with discrete graphics ✔ ✔ ✔...
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... or change device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. 3 Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. 4 TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. 5 TouchPad vertical scroll zone Scrolls up or down. 6 Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. Top components TouchPad 2 External component identification Item Component 1 TouchPad light 2 TouchPad* Function ■ White: TouchPad is enabled...
... or change device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. 3 Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. 4 TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. 5 TouchPad vertical scroll zone Scrolls up or down. 6 Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. Top components TouchPad 2 External component identification Item Component 1 TouchPad light 2 TouchPad* Function ■ White: TouchPad is enabled...
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... Support. Maintenance and Service Guide 2-5 If the computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light is turned off when all batteries in Hibernation. ■ On: A battery is charging. ■ Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. For information about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. 6 Audio-out (headphone) jacks (2) Produce sound when connected to optional powered...
... Support. Maintenance and Service Guide 2-5 If the computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light is turned off when all batteries in Hibernation. ■ On: A battery is charging. ■ Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. For information about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. 6 Audio-out (headphone) jacks (2) Produce sound when connected to optional powered...
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... cards. 9 Digital Media Slot Supports the following optional digital card formats: ■ Memory Stick (MS) ■ Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ■ MultiMedia Card (MMC) ■ Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ■ Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card ■ xD-Picture Card (XD) ■ xD-Picture Card (XD) Type H ■ xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M Maintenance and Service Guide 2-7 Left-side components External component identification Item Component 1 External monitor port Function Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. 2 Expansion port 3 3 RJ-45 (network) jack...
... cards. 9 Digital Media Slot Supports the following optional digital card formats: ■ Memory Stick (MS) ■ Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ■ MultiMedia Card (MMC) ■ Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ■ Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card ■ xD-Picture Card (XD) ■ xD-Picture Card (XD) Type H ■ xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M Maintenance and Service Guide 2-7 Left-side components External component identification Item Component 1 External monitor port Function Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. 2 Expansion port 3 3 RJ-45 (network) jack...
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..., replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. Contains the memory module slots. Releases the battery from the battery bay. 2-8 Maintenance and Service Guide Holds the battery. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cool internal components and prevent overheating. External component identification Bottom components Item Component 1 Hard drive bay 2 Vents (8) 3 Battery bay 4 Memory module compartment 5 Battery release latch Function...
..., replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. Contains the memory module slots. Releases the battery from the battery bay. 2-8 Maintenance and Service Guide Holds the battery. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cool internal components and prevent overheating. External component identification Bottom components Item Component 1 Hard drive bay 2 Vents (8) 3 Battery bay 4 Memory module compartment 5 Battery release latch Function...
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... affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. The part number helps a service technician to each product. Maintenance and Service Guide 3-1 This is the alphanumeric identifier used to the front of the warranty period for the computer. 3 Illustrated parts catalog Service tag When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number description provided on the service tag. Component 1 Product name 2 Serial number (s/n) 3 Part number/ product number (p/n) 4 Model description...
... affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. The part number helps a service technician to each product. Maintenance and Service Guide 3-1 This is the alphanumeric identifier used to the front of the warranty period for the computer. 3 Illustrated parts catalog Service tag When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number description provided on the service tag. Component 1 Product name 2 Serial number (s/n) 3 Part number/ product number (p/n) 4 Model description...
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... Power cord for use in Brazil Power cord for use in Japan Power cord for use in Taiwan Power cord for use in South Korea Power cord for use in South Africa Power cord for use in Argentina Power cord for use in India Broadcom BCM4312 802.11b/g WLAN module plus Bluetooth plus 2 antennas for use in the Cable Kit, spare part number 501891-001. TV tuner external antenna cable with PAL jack Hard Drive Hardware...
... Power cord for use in Brazil Power cord for use in Japan Power cord for use in Taiwan Power cord for use in South Korea Power cord for use in South Africa Power cord for use in Argentina Power cord for use in India Broadcom BCM4312 802.11b/g WLAN module plus Bluetooth plus 2 antennas for use in the Cable Kit, spare part number 501891-001. TV tuner external antenna cable with PAL jack Hard Drive Hardware...
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... MB of dedicated memory (includes replacement thermal material) Webcam/microphone module (includes cable) Switch cover for use in white computers (includes LED board and cable) Switch cover for use in black computers (includes LED board and cable) Display cable Display Hinge Kit (includes right and left hinges) 500-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive (includes left and right bracket rails, connector cable, Mylar cover with tab, and four rubber isolators) AMD Sempron M100, 2.00-GHz processor with 512...
... MB of dedicated memory (includes replacement thermal material) Webcam/microphone module (includes cable) Switch cover for use in white computers (includes LED board and cable) Switch cover for use in black computers (includes LED board and cable) Display cable Display Hinge Kit (includes right and left hinges) 500-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive (includes left and right bracket rails, connector cable, Mylar cover with tab, and four rubber isolators) AMD Sempron M100, 2.00-GHz processor with 512...
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... specific information about the product's hardware components. Component 1 Product name 2 Serial number (s/n) 3 Part number/ product number (p/n) 4 Model description 5 Warranty period Description This is the alphanumeric identifier used to determine what components and parts are as many as 112 screws, in 11 different sizes, that is unique to the front of the computer. There are needed. The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support...
... specific information about the product's hardware components. Component 1 Product name 2 Serial number (s/n) 3 Part number/ product number (p/n) 4 Model description 5 Warranty period Description This is the alphanumeric identifier used to determine what components and parts are as many as 112 screws, in 11 different sizes, that is unique to the front of the computer. There are needed. The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support...
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Remove the memory module compartment cover (see "Battery" on , and then shut it down the computer. Maintenance and Service Guide 4-13 Shut down through the operating system. 2. The TV tuner module cable is included in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 4-7). 5. Remove the Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw 2 that secures the TV tuner module to install the TV tuner module. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the...
Remove the memory module compartment cover (see "Battery" on , and then shut it down the computer. Maintenance and Service Guide 4-13 Shut down through the operating system. 2. The TV tuner module cable is included in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 4-7). 5. Remove the Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw 2 that secures the TV tuner module to install the TV tuner module. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the...
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... black computers (includes LED board and cable) 571757-001 White painted keyboard 517864-xxx White molded keyboard 517863-xxx Black painted keyboard 518966-xxx Black molded keyboard 518965-xxx Black textured keyboard 570228-xxx ✎ For a detailed list of available keyboards, see "Hard drive" on page 4-15). Before removing the switch cover and keyboard, follow these steps: 1. Removal and replacement procedures Switch cover and keyboard Description: Spare part number Switch cover for use in white computers (includes LED board and cable) 571747-001 Switch cover...
... black computers (includes LED board and cable) 571757-001 White painted keyboard 517864-xxx White molded keyboard 517863-xxx Black painted keyboard 518966-xxx Black molded keyboard 518965-xxx Black textured keyboard 570228-xxx ✎ For a detailed list of available keyboards, see "Hard drive" on page 4-15). Before removing the switch cover and keyboard, follow these steps: 1. Removal and replacement procedures Switch cover and keyboard Description: Spare part number Switch cover for use in white computers (includes LED board and cable) 571747-001 Switch cover...
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.... Setup Utility System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Boot Options To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. ✎ On models with two hard drives, this Change the Setup Utility language. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Run a diagnostic test on Key ❐ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ❐ USB...
.... Setup Utility System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Boot Options To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. ✎ On models with two hard drives, this Change the Setup Utility language. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Run a diagnostic test on Key ❐ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ❐ USB...
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... the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you use an optional external optical drive (purchased separately) to create recovery discs, or you create. ✎ Computers with a solid-state drive (SSD) may be connected to protect your operating system and software. Use these discs carefully and keep them in the window. Create these discs are used to start up your information regularly to AC power during this process. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you can use...
... the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you use an optional external optical drive (purchased separately) to create recovery discs, or you create. ✎ Computers with a solid-state drive (SSD) may be connected to protect your operating system and software. Use these discs carefully and keep them in the window. Create these discs are used to start up your information regularly to AC power during this process. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you can use...
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... current backup. Follow the on a regular basis to continue the disc creation process. The screen shot can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ■ When backing up to discs, number each disc before you have finished creating the recovery discs. Click Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Disc Creation. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Back up your system at the following types of discs (purchased separately): CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, or DVD...
... current backup. Follow the on a regular basis to continue the disc creation process. The screen shot can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ■ When backing up to discs, number each disc before you have finished creating the recovery discs. Click Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Disc Creation. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Back up your system at the following types of discs (purchased separately): CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, or DVD...
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Refer to a restore point and then change your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. A system restore point allows you to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Create a system restore point 1. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for which you want to your system...
Refer to a restore point and then change your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. A system restore point allows you to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Create a system restore point 1. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for which you want to your system...
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..., spare part number 3-19 Bluetooth module removal 4-24 spare part number 3-3, 3-17, 4-24 Bluetooth module cable, removal 4-24 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive specifications 6-3 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive removal 4-9 spare part number 3-7, 3-13, 4-9 boot options 5-4 boot order 5-4 bottom components 2-8 built-in device modem 4-33 wireless button 2-3 button components 2-3 buttons power 2-3 volume mute 2-3 C Cable Kit illustrated 3-10 spare part number 3-10, 3-17 cables, service considerations 4-1 caps lock light...
..., spare part number 3-19 Bluetooth module removal 4-24 spare part number 3-3, 3-17, 4-24 Bluetooth module cable, removal 4-24 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive specifications 6-3 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive removal 4-9 spare part number 3-7, 3-13, 4-9 boot options 5-4 boot order 5-4 bottom components 2-8 built-in device modem 4-33 wireless button 2-3 button components 2-3 buttons power 2-3 volume mute 2-3 C Cable Kit illustrated 3-10 spare part number 3-10, 3-17 cables, service considerations 4-1 caps lock light...
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... slot 2-7 external media cards, product description 1-3 external monitor port location 2-7 pin assignments 9-2 F fan/heat sink, spare part number 3-17 fn key 2-4 front components 2-5 function keys 2-4 G graphics, product description 1-1 grounding equipment and methods 4-2 H hard drive precautions 4-2 product description 1-2 removal 4-15 spare part number 3-13, 3-18 spare part numbers 3-6, 4-15 hard drive backup 8-3 hard drive bracket, removal 4-16 Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number 3-12 hardware components 2-11 HDMI port assignments 9-3 illustrated 2-7 headphone jack location...
... slot 2-7 external media cards, product description 1-3 external monitor port location 2-7 pin assignments 9-2 F fan/heat sink, spare part number 3-17 fn key 2-4 front components 2-5 function keys 2-4 G graphics, product description 1-1 grounding equipment and methods 4-2 H hard drive precautions 4-2 product description 1-2 removal 4-15 spare part number 3-13, 3-18 spare part numbers 3-6, 4-15 hard drive backup 8-3 hard drive bracket, removal 4-16 Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number 3-12 hardware components 2-11 HDMI port assignments 9-3 illustrated 2-7 headphone jack location...
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...9-4 RJ-45 (network) jack location 2-7 pin assignments 9-4 RTC battery removal 4-14 spare part number 3-7, 3-12, 4-14 Rubber Feet Kit, spare part number 3-14 S Screw Kit, spare part number 3-11, 3-14 screw listing 7-1 security cable slot 2-6 Security menu Administrator password 5-3 Power-On password 5-3 security, product description 1-4 serial number 3-1 service considerations 4-1 service tag 3-1, 4-5 serviceability, product description 1-4 Setup Utility changing the language 5-1 Diagnostics menu 5-4 displaying system information 5-2 exiting 5-3 Index-4 Main menu 5-3 restoring default settings...
...9-4 RJ-45 (network) jack location 2-7 pin assignments 9-4 RTC battery removal 4-14 spare part number 3-7, 3-12, 4-14 Rubber Feet Kit, spare part number 3-14 S Screw Kit, spare part number 3-11, 3-14 screw listing 7-1 security cable slot 2-6 Security menu Administrator password 5-3 Power-On password 5-3 security, product description 1-4 serial number 3-1 service considerations 4-1 service tag 3-1, 4-5 serviceability, product description 1-4 Setup Utility changing the language 5-1 Diagnostics menu 5-4 displaying system information 5-2 exiting 5-3 Index-4 Main menu 5-3 restoring default settings...