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..., and cause users to employ unsafe practices that can compromise security such as such because they can be compromised via contact with keyboard monitoring viruses or other hand follow a set of strong passwords. This can be achieved by utilizing simple and established policies for... to protect credentials and cryptographic functions. Passwords can also be cost effective and a good level of user authentication currently in a client PC or other port interface that have a personal significance. Weak passwords may consist of sequential numbers or letters, or be derived from personal...
..., and cause users to employ unsafe practices that can compromise security such as such because they can be compromised via contact with keyboard monitoring viruses or other hand follow a set of strong passwords. This can be achieved by utilizing simple and established policies for... to protect credentials and cryptographic functions. Passwords can also be cost effective and a good level of user authentication currently in a client PC or other port interface that have a personal significance. Weak passwords may consist of sequential numbers or letters, or be derived from personal...
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... internal keyboard 9 Sp#####.exe -pdf -f -s SP####.exe is the Softpaq to unpack. -pdf is a run time switch that overrides the build parameters. -f is a run time switch that overrides the default path set at build time. -s instructs the package to match HP defaults System Firmware Enables the Quick Launch Buttons on HP Compaq notebook PCs...
... internal keyboard 9 Sp#####.exe -pdf -f -s SP####.exe is the Softpaq to unpack. -pdf is a run time switch that overrides the build parameters. -f is a run time switch that overrides the default path set at build time. -s instructs the package to match HP defaults System Firmware Enables the Quick Launch Buttons on HP Compaq notebook PCs...
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... Low-Battery Conditions 2-25 Calibrating a Battery Pack 2-28 Conserving Battery Power 2-32 Storing a Battery Pack 2-34 Disposing of a Used Battery Pack 2-35 3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard Pointing Devices 3-1 Using the TouchPad 3-3 Using the Pointing Stick (Select Models Only) . . . . 3-4 Mouse Properties 3-5 Hotkeys 3-6 Hotkey Quick Reference 3-7 Using Hotkey Commands 3-8 Viewing Battery Charge Information...
... Low-Battery Conditions 2-25 Calibrating a Battery Pack 2-28 Conserving Battery Power 2-32 Storing a Battery Pack 2-34 Disposing of a Used Battery Pack 2-35 3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard Pointing Devices 3-1 Using the TouchPad 3-3 Using the Pointing Stick (Select Models Only) . . . . 3-4 Mouse Properties 3-5 Hotkeys 3-6 Hotkey Quick Reference 3-7 Using Hotkey Commands 3-8 Viewing Battery Charge Information...
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Contents 14 Software Update and Recovery Software Updates 14-1 Obtaining the Support Software Disc 14-2 Accessing Notebook Information 14-2 Software Updates and the HP Web Site 14-4 Downloading a ROM Update 14-4 Downloading Other HP Software 14-6 System Recovery 14-8... 14-13 Repairing the Operating System 14-13 Reinstalling the Operating System 14-14 Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software 14-15 15 Notebook Care Temperature 15-2 Keyboard 15-3 Display 15-4 TouchPad 15-4 Cleaning an Optional External Mouse 15-5 16 Travel and Shipping Preparation for Travel and Shipping 16-1...
Contents 14 Software Update and Recovery Software Updates 14-1 Obtaining the Support Software Disc 14-2 Accessing Notebook Information 14-2 Software Updates and the HP Web Site 14-4 Downloading a ROM Update 14-4 Downloading Other HP Software 14-6 System Recovery 14-8... 14-13 Repairing the Operating System 14-13 Reinstalling the Operating System 14-14 Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software 14-15 15 Notebook Care Temperature 15-2 Keyboard 15-3 Display 15-4 TouchPad 15-4 Cleaning an Optional External Mouse 15-5 16 Travel and Shipping Preparation for Travel and Shipping 16-1...
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3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard Pointing Devices The pointing stick (select models only) and TouchPad controls can be used interchangeably. ✎ Pointing device features vary by model. Hardware and Software Guide 3-1
3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard Pointing Devices The pointing stick (select models only) and TouchPad controls can be used interchangeably. ✎ Pointing device features vary by model. Hardware and Software Guide 3-1
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... on an external mouse. Functions like the left button on an external mouse. Functions like the middle button on an external mouse. Pointing Devices and Keyboard Component 1 Pointing stick (select models only) 2 Left pointing stick button (select models only) 3 TouchPad* 4 Left TouchPad button* 5 Middle TouchPad button (select models only) 6 Right TouchPad...
... on an external mouse. Functions like the left button on an external mouse. Functions like the middle button on an external mouse. Pointing Devices and Keyboard Component 1 Pointing stick (select models only) 2 Left pointing stick button (select models only) 3 TouchPad* 4 Left TouchPad button* 5 Middle TouchPad button (select models only) 6 Right TouchPad...
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Hardware and Software Guide 3-3 Using the TouchPad ■ To move the pointer, slide your finger across the TouchPad surface in Chapter 3. Pointing Devices and Keyboard Component Description 8 Right pointing stick button (select models only) Functions like the right button on an external mouse. 9 Middle pointing stick button Functions like the ...
Hardware and Software Guide 3-3 Using the TouchPad ■ To move the pointer, slide your finger across the TouchPad surface in Chapter 3. Pointing Devices and Keyboard Component Description 8 Right pointing stick button (select models only) Functions like the right button on an external mouse. 9 Middle pointing stick button Functions like the ...
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Press a replacement cap into place. 3-4 Hardware and Software Guide Turn off the used pointing stick cap. 3. Gently pull off the notebook. 2. Use the left and right buttons on the screen. Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using the Pointing Stick (Select Models Only) Press the pointing stick in the direction you would the left and right pointing stick buttons (select models only) as you want to move the pointer on an external mouse. To change the pointing stick cap: 1.
Press a replacement cap into place. 3-4 Hardware and Software Guide Turn off the used pointing stick cap. 3. Gently pull off the notebook. 2. Use the left and right buttons on the screen. Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using the Pointing Stick (Select Models Only) Press the pointing stick in the direction you would the left and right pointing stick buttons (select models only) as you want to move the pointer on an external mouse. To change the pointing stick cap: 1.
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... helps prevent moving the pointer unintentionally if your palms contact the TouchPad as you type (disabled by default). Hardware and Software Guide 3-5 Pointing Devices and Keyboard Mouse Properties Mouse Properties in the Mouse Properties window. To access Mouse Properties: » Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse...
... helps prevent moving the pointer unintentionally if your palms contact the TouchPad as you type (disabled by default). Hardware and Software Guide 3-5 Pointing Devices and Keyboard Mouse Properties Mouse Properties in the Mouse Properties window. To access Mouse Properties: » Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse...
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Hotkey functions and procedures are preset combinations of the esc key 1, one of the function keys 2, and the fn key 3. Pointing Devices and Keyboard Hotkeys Hotkeys are discussed in the following sections. 3-6 Hardware and Software Guide The icons on the esc, f3, f4, and f8 through f11 keys represent the hotkey functions.
Hotkey functions and procedures are preset combinations of the esc key 1, one of the function keys 2, and the fn key 3. Pointing Devices and Keyboard Hotkeys Hotkeys are discussed in the following sections. 3-6 Hardware and Software Guide The icons on the esc, f3, f4, and f8 through f11 keys represent the hotkey functions.
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Pointing Devices and Keyboard Hotkey Quick Reference Function Key Combination to Activate Function Initiate standby fn+f3 Switch between notebook display and external display fn+f4 View battery information fn+f8 Decrease screen brightness fn+f9 Increase screen brightness fn+f10 Turn on and off the ambient light sensor fn+f11 Display system information fn+esc Key Combination to Deactivate Function Power/standby button fn+f4 fn+f8 fn+f10 fn+f9 fn+f11 fn+esc Hardware and Software Guide 3-7
Pointing Devices and Keyboard Hotkey Quick Reference Function Key Combination to Activate Function Initiate standby fn+f3 Switch between notebook display and external display fn+f4 View battery information fn+f8 Decrease screen brightness fn+f9 Increase screen brightness fn+f10 Turn on and off the ambient light sensor fn+f11 Display system information fn+esc Key Combination to Deactivate Function Power/standby button fn+f4 fn+f8 fn+f10 fn+f9 fn+f11 fn+esc Hardware and Software Guide 3-7
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...the "sleep button" in Windows, can be changed. For more information about standby, hibernation, and changing the function of standby. While the notebook is in random access memory (RAM), the screen is cleared, and power is conserved. The fn+f3 hotkey is set to initiate hibernation ...Power." 3-8 Hardware and Software Guide To resume from standby: » Press the power/standby button. Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using Hotkey Commands Initiating Standby (fn+f3) When the notebook is on, press the fn+f3 hotkey to initiate standby. For example, the fn+f3 hotkey can be set at...
...the "sleep button" in Windows, can be changed. For more information about standby, hibernation, and changing the function of standby. While the notebook is in random access memory (RAM), the screen is cleared, and power is conserved. The fn+f3 hotkey is set to initiate hibernation ...Power." 3-8 Hardware and Software Guide To resume from standby: » Press the power/standby button. Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using Hotkey Commands Initiating Standby (fn+f3) When the notebook is on, press the fn+f3 hotkey to initiate standby. For example, the fn+f3 hotkey can be set at...
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... Guide 3-9 The fn+f4 hotkey can be connected to the notebook only when it is connected to the external monitor connector or the S-Video-out jack on both the notebook and the monitor. Pointing Devices and Keyboard Switching Displays (fn+f4) The fn+f4 hotkey switches the image... among other devices receiving video information from the notebook using the external VGA video standard. The following 5 video ...
... Guide 3-9 The fn+f4 hotkey can be connected to the notebook only when it is connected to the external monitor connector or the S-Video-out jack on both the notebook and the monitor. Pointing Devices and Keyboard Switching Displays (fn+f4) The fn+f4 hotkey switches the image... among other devices receiving video information from the notebook using the external VGA video standard. The following 5 video ...
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... by number: ■ Location 1 is the primary battery pack. ■ Location 2 is the version number of charge remaining in each battery pack. Pointing Devices and Keyboard Viewing Battery Charge Information (fn+f8) Press fn+f8 to turn on and off the ambient light sensor. Displaying System Information (fn+esc) Press fn...
... by number: ■ Location 1 is the primary battery pack. ■ Location 2 is the version number of charge remaining in each battery pack. Pointing Devices and Keyboard Viewing Battery Charge Information (fn+f8) Press fn+f8 to turn on and off the ambient light sensor. Displaying System Information (fn+esc) Press fn...
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.... The following table describes how certain hotkeys are used on the type of external keyboard you use. For more information about the Quick Launch Buttons software, refer to the "Quick Launch Buttons" section, later in this chapter. Notebook Keys fn+f3 fn+f4 fn+f8 fn+f9 fn+f10 fn+f11 fn...+esc External Keyboard Keys scroll lock+scroll lock+f3 (PS/2 keyboards only) scroll lock+scroll lock+f4 (PS/2 keyboards only) scroll lock+scroll lock+f8 scroll lock+scroll lock...
.... The following table describes how certain hotkeys are used on the type of external keyboard you use. For more information about the Quick Launch Buttons software, refer to the "Quick Launch Buttons" section, later in this chapter. Notebook Keys fn+f3 fn+f4 fn+f8 fn+f9 fn+f10 fn+f11 fn...+esc External Keyboard Keys scroll lock+scroll lock+f3 (PS/2 keyboards only) scroll lock+scroll lock+f4 (PS/2 keyboards only) scroll lock+scroll lock+f8 scroll lock+scroll lock...
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... by pressing fn+num lk. Turns the internal keypad on and off when combined with the fn key. 15-key numeric keypad. Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad The 15 keys of the key. Turned on . Component 1 Num lock light 2 num lk key 3 Embedded numeric keypad 4 fn key...
... by pressing fn+num lk. Turns the internal keypad on and off when combined with the fn key. 15-key numeric keypad. Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad The 15 keys of the key. Turned on . Component 1 Num lock light 2 num lk key 3 Embedded numeric keypad 4 fn key...
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Pointing Devices and Keyboard Enabling and Disabling the Embedded Numeric Keypad Press fn+num lk to type in uppercase. Hardware and Software Guide ...can temporarily switch the functions of keys on the embedded numeric keypad between their standard keyboard functions and their standard keyboard functions. ✎ The embedded numeric keypad does not work while an external keyboard or keypad is on . Press fn+num lk again to return the keys ... keypad key. ■ To use the keypad keys temporarily as standard keys while the keypad is connected to the notebook or to an optional docking device.
Pointing Devices and Keyboard Enabling and Disabling the Embedded Numeric Keypad Press fn+num lk to type in uppercase. Hardware and Software Guide ...can temporarily switch the functions of keys on the embedded numeric keypad between their standard keyboard functions and their standard keyboard functions. ✎ The embedded numeric keypad does not work while an external keyboard or keypad is on . Press fn+num lk again to return the keys ... keypad key. ■ To use the keypad keys temporarily as standard keys while the keypad is connected to the notebook or to an optional docking device.
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... off . If the external keypad is on or off. When num lock on an external keypad is turned off, the num lock light on the notebook is turned on . When num lock on an external keypad is turned on, the num lock light on the... notebook is turned off on an external keypad as you work, press the num lk key on the external keypad, not on the notebook. 3-14 Hardware and Software Guide Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using an External Keypad Most keys on most keypad keys...
... off . If the external keypad is on or off. When num lock on an external keypad is turned off, the num lock light on the notebook is turned on . When num lock on an external keypad is turned on, the num lock light on the... notebook is turned off on an external keypad as you work, press the num lk key on the external keypad, not on the notebook. 3-14 Hardware and Software Guide Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using an External Keypad Most keys on most keypad keys...
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For information about Presentation mode, refer to view a list of commonly used applications. Hardware and Software Guide 3-15 Starts Presentation mode. Component 1 Info Center button 2 Presentation mode button Description Enables you to the "Presentation Mode" section, later in this chapter. Pointing Devices and Keyboard Quick Launch Buttons Identifying Quick Launch Buttons The notebook has 2 Quick Launch buttons that open frequently used software solutions.
For information about Presentation mode, refer to view a list of commonly used applications. Hardware and Software Guide 3-15 Starts Presentation mode. Component 1 Info Center button 2 Presentation mode button Description Enables you to the "Presentation Mode" section, later in this chapter. Pointing Devices and Keyboard Quick Launch Buttons Identifying Quick Launch Buttons The notebook has 2 Quick Launch buttons that open frequently used software solutions.
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... support for the Quick Launch buttons and the hotkeys on or off Presentation mode ■ Turn Ambient Light Sensor On/Off: Turns on the notebook keyboard and optional external keyboard. Select the Advanced tab. 3. Right-clicking the icon displays the following menu items: ■ Adjust Quick Launch Buttons Properties: Opens the Quick Launch...
... support for the Quick Launch buttons and the hotkeys on or off Presentation mode ■ Turn Ambient Light Sensor On/Off: Turns on the notebook keyboard and optional external keyboard. Select the Advanced tab. 3. Right-clicking the icon displays the following menu items: ■ Adjust Quick Launch Buttons Properties: Opens the Quick Launch...