Drives - Windows 7
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... not need access to your permission or password for more than an hour to improve the security of your hard drive at any time. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Depending on -screen instructions. Click Defragment disk. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to complete. You may set it to use the computer, files on the hard drive become fragmented. Using Disk Cleanup Disk...
... not need access to your permission or password for more than an hour to improve the security of your hard drive at any time. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Depending on -screen instructions. Click Defragment disk. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to complete. You may set it to use the computer, files on the hard drive become fragmented. Using Disk Cleanup Disk...
Drives - Windows 7
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..., turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation. Save your work. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer (1). 10 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive Lift the hard drive cover away from the AC outlet. 5. 4 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down on by pressing the power button. Remove the battery...
..., turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation. Save your work. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer (1). 10 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive Lift the hard drive cover away from the AC outlet. 5. 4 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down on by pressing the power button. Remove the battery...
Drives - Windows 7
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... use the HP Web site: 1. Proceed to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - NOTE: You can find your device. Try to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. Click Install now to step 6. 3. NOTE: If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. When the list of the computer. - Select Start > Control Panel...
... use the HP Web site: 1. Proceed to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - NOTE: You can find your device. Try to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. Click Install now to step 6. 3. NOTE: If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. When the list of the computer. - Select Start > Control Panel...
Drives - Windows 7
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... for and install updates for your hardware drivers, as well as for updates. 2. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is set to do so, restart your hard drive. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. You can be prompted to your computer. To use Windows Update: 1. Click Check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to enter settings before...
... for and install updates for your hardware drivers, as well as for updates. 2. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is set to do so, restart your hard drive. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. You can be prompted to your computer. To use Windows Update: 1. Click Check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to enter settings before...
Drives - Windows 7
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... 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 changing region setting 6 copying 7 drive 2 playing 5 removing 8 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 hard drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 O optical disc Blu-ray 5 removing 8 using 3, 4 optical drive identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 T troubleshooting burning discs 16 device driver 17 disc play 15, 16 HP device drivers 17 optical disc tray 13 optical drive detection 14 Windows drivers...
... 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 changing region setting 6 copying 7 drive 2 playing 5 removing 8 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 hard drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 O optical disc Blu-ray 5 removing 8 using 3, 4 optical drive identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 T troubleshooting burning discs 16 device driver 17 disc play 15, 16 HP device drivers 17 optical disc tray 13 optical drive detection 14 Windows drivers...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... hard drive and the number of your computer manually at least once a month. Disk Defragmenter is easy to run more efficiently. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to use the computer, files on the hard drive so that you do not need access to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for your computer. To run Disk...
... hard drive and the number of your computer manually at least once a month. Disk Defragmenter is easy to run more efficiently. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to use the computer, files on the hard drive so that you do not need access to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for your computer. To run Disk...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer (1). 10 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer. 7. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. To remove the hard drive: 1. Remove the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer. 4. Remove the battery from the computer (2). 9. Save your work. 2. Turn the computer upside down on by pressing the power button. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off...
Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer (1). 10 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer. 7. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. To remove the hard drive: 1. Remove the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer. 4. Remove the battery from the computer (2). 9. Save your work. 2. Turn the computer upside down on by pressing the power button. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off...
Drives - Windows Vista
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When prompted, confirm that the drivers are listed in the Start Search box. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the toolbar. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to update your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of the display and on the service tag on bottom of...
When prompted, confirm that the drivers are listed in the Start Search box. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the toolbar. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to update your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of the display and on the service tag on bottom of...
Drives - Windows Vista
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..., restart your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Microsoft Update to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When the list of the device. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to get the latest updates for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Open your Internet browser and...
..., restart your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Microsoft Update to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When the list of the device. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to get the latest updates for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Open your Internet browser and...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 changing region setting 6 copying 7 drive 2 playing 5 removing 8 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 hard drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 O optical disc Blu-ray 5 removing 8 using 3, 4 optical drive identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 T troubleshooting burning discs 16 device driver 17 disc play 15, 16 HP device drivers 17 optical disc tray 13 optical drive detection 14 Windows drivers...
... 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 changing region setting 6 copying 7 drive 2 playing 5 removing 8 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 hard drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 O optical disc Blu-ray 5 removing 8 using 3, 4 optical drive identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 T troubleshooting burning discs 16 device driver 17 disc play 15, 16 HP device drivers 17 optical disc tray 13 optical drive detection 14 Windows drivers...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) ● xD-Picture Card (XD) Type H ● xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M On: The Digital Media Slot is not connected to external power. ● Off: The computer is in use. 8 Chapter 2 Components Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Left-side components Component (1) Power connector (2) AC adapter light (3) External monitor port (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) HDMI port (select models only) (6) USB port (7) Digital Media Slot (select models only) (8) Digital Media Slot light (select models only) Description Connects an AC adapter...
... (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) ● xD-Picture Card (XD) Type H ● xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M On: The Digital Media Slot is not connected to external power. ● Off: The computer is in use. 8 Chapter 2 Components Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Left-side components Component (1) Power connector (2) AC adapter light (3) External monitor port (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) HDMI port (select models only) (6) USB port (7) Digital Media Slot (select models only) (8) Digital Media Slot light (select models only) Description Connects an AC adapter...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... Card (XD) Type M On: The Digital Media Slot is not connected to external power. Connects a network cable. Connect optional USB device. Left-side components Component (1) Power connector (2) AC adapter light (3) External monitor port (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) HDMI port (select models only) (6) USB port (7) Digital Media Slot (select models only) (8) Digital Media Slot light (select models only) Description Connects an AC adapter. ● On: The computer is connected to external power. ● Off: The computer is in use. 8 Chapter 2 Components Connects an optional video or audio...
... Card (XD) Type M On: The Digital Media Slot is not connected to external power. Connects a network cable. Connect optional USB device. Left-side components Component (1) Power connector (2) AC adapter light (3) External monitor port (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) HDMI port (select models only) (6) USB port (7) Digital Media Slot (select models only) (8) Digital Media Slot light (select models only) Description Connects an AC adapter. ● On: The computer is connected to external power. ● Off: The computer is in use. 8 Chapter 2 Components Connects an optional video or audio...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (4) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. (5) TouchPad vertical scroll zone Scrolls up or down. (6) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. *This table describes factory settings. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. Setting pointing device preferences 1 Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and...
... items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (4) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. (5) TouchPad vertical scroll zone Scrolls up or down. (6) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. *This table describes factory settings. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. Setting pointing device preferences 1 Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...; Internal CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Change the Setup Utility language. 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...
...; Internal CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Change the Setup Utility language. 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...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to improve the security of your computer may be available on the HP Web site. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. You may be prompted for your computer model, product category, and series or family. Most software and BIOS updates on...
... utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to improve the security of your computer may be available on the HP Web site. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. You may be prompted for your computer model, product category, and series or family. Most software and BIOS updates on...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. To use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Open the Setup Utility by turning on the screen to download your hard drive. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or...
... available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. To use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Open the Setup Utility by turning on the screen to download your hard drive. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. 4 Updating software or - Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your Internet browser, go to your specific product...
... computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. 4 Updating software or - Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your Internet browser, go to your specific product...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which are packaged in the remainder of this guide: 1. 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. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. To update the software...
... password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which are packaged in the remainder of this guide: 1. 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. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. To update the software...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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To use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 Updating software To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to download. 3. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by turning on the screen to download your hard drive. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not download or install a BIOS update while...
To use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 Updating software To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to download. 3. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by turning on the screen to download your hard drive. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not download or install a BIOS update while...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... your specific product from the models listed. 4. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Install now to install. 7. or - Click your hard drive. To do this, click Download only to save the file to do so, restart your computer. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating...
... your specific product from the models listed. 4. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Install now to install. 7. or - Click your hard drive. To do this, click Download only to save the file to do so, restart your computer. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating...