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Setup Utility (BIOS) System Configuration menu Select Language Support Virtualization Technology (select models only) Fan Always On Fast Charge Mode Action Key Mode Boot Options Diagnostics menu Select Primary Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Change the Setup Utility language. Enable/disable the Action Key Mode. Set the following boot options: ■ POST Hot Key Delay (sec.)-Set the delay for the user to press hotkeys in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ■ IOS: ❐...
Setup Utility (BIOS) System Configuration menu Select Language Support Virtualization Technology (select models only) Fan Always On Fast Charge Mode Action Key Mode Boot Options Diagnostics menu Select Primary Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Change the Setup Utility language. Enable/disable the Action Key Mode. Set the following boot options: ■ POST Hot Key Delay (sec.)-Set the delay for the user to press hotkeys in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ■ IOS: ❐...
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... instructions that contains the update. 4. Open Windows Explorer by unplugging the power cord from your computer. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Setup Utility (BIOS) Downloading a BIOS update Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Make a note of the path to the location on the screen reports a successful installation, you want to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable...
... instructions that contains the update. 4. Open Windows Explorer by unplugging the power cord from your computer. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Setup Utility (BIOS) Downloading a BIOS update Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Make a note of the path to the location on the screen reports a successful installation, you want to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable...
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... an update 5-6 updating 5-5 Bluetooth module removal 4-35 spare part number 3-10, 3-14, 4-35 Bluetooth module cable removal 4-39 spare part number 3-10, 3-17, 4-39 Maintenance and Service Guide Index Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive precautions 4-2 spare part number 3-12, 3-16, 3-17 specifications 6-5 Boot Options 5-4 bottom components 2-10 button components 2-3 buttons power 2-3 TouchPad 2-7 TouchPad on/off 2-7 C cables, service considerations 4-1 calculator key 2-4 caps lock light 2-5 chipset, product description 1-1 components bottom 2-10 button 2-3 display 2-2 front...
... an update 5-6 updating 5-5 Bluetooth module removal 4-35 spare part number 3-10, 3-14, 4-35 Bluetooth module cable removal 4-39 spare part number 3-10, 3-17, 4-39 Maintenance and Service Guide Index Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive precautions 4-2 spare part number 3-12, 3-16, 3-17 specifications 6-5 Boot Options 5-4 bottom components 2-10 button components 2-3 buttons power 2-3 TouchPad 2-7 TouchPad on/off 2-7 C cables, service considerations 4-1 calculator key 2-4 caps lock light 2-5 chipset, product description 1-1 components bottom 2-10 button 2-3 display 2-2 front...
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... 9-1 location 2-9 model description 3-2, 4-5 mute light 2-5 N network jack connector pinout 9-3 location 2-9 O operating system, product description 1-4 optical drive precautions 4-2 product description 1-2 Maintenance and Service Guide Index spare part numbers 3-12, 3-16, 3-17 specifications 6-5, 6-6 P packing guidelines 4-3 part number description 3-2, 4-5 plastic parts 4-1 Plastics Kit, spare part number 3-8, 3-17 pointing device, product description 1-4 ports eSATA/USB 2-9 HDMI 2-9 product description 1-4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2-9 power button 2-3 power button board and cable removal...
... 9-1 location 2-9 model description 3-2, 4-5 mute light 2-5 N network jack connector pinout 9-3 location 2-9 O operating system, product description 1-4 optical drive precautions 4-2 product description 1-2 Maintenance and Service Guide Index spare part numbers 3-12, 3-16, 3-17 specifications 6-5, 6-6 P packing guidelines 4-3 part number description 3-2, 4-5 plastic parts 4-1 Plastics Kit, spare part number 3-8, 3-17 pointing device, product description 1-4 ports eSATA/USB 2-9 HDMI 2-9 product description 1-4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2-9 power button 2-3 power button board and cable removal...
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... Hard Disk Self Test 5-4 security cable slot 2-9 Security menu 5-3 security, product description 1-4 serial number 3-2, 4-5 service considerations 4-1 service tag 3-1, 4-5 serviceability, product description 1-4 Setup Utility changing the lanuage 5-1 Diagnostics menu 5-4 displaying system information 5-2 exiting 5-3 Main menu 5-3 menus 5-3 navigating 5-2 restoring default settings 5-2 Security menu 5-3 selecting 5-2 starting 5-1 System Configuration menu 5-4 using 5-1 speaker assembly removal 4-14 spare part number 3-7, 3-17, 4-14 speaker, location 2-8, 2-9 specifications Blu-ray ROM DVD...
... Hard Disk Self Test 5-4 security cable slot 2-9 Security menu 5-3 security, product description 1-4 serial number 3-2, 4-5 service considerations 4-1 service tag 3-1, 4-5 serviceability, product description 1-4 Setup Utility changing the lanuage 5-1 Diagnostics menu 5-4 displaying system information 5-2 exiting 5-3 Main menu 5-3 menus 5-3 navigating 5-2 restoring default settings 5-2 Security menu 5-3 selecting 5-2 starting 5-1 System Configuration menu 5-4 using 5-1 speaker assembly removal 4-14 spare part number 3-7, 3-17, 4-14 speaker, location 2-8, 2-9 specifications Blu-ray ROM DVD...
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... volume ...30 Using the media activity keys 31 Multimedia software ...32 Using HP MediaSmart software 32 Using multimedia software 32 Installing multimedia software from a disc 33 Audio ...34 Connecting external audio devices 34 Checking your audio functions 34 Using Beats Audio ...35 Video ...36 Connecting an external monitor or projector 36 Connecting an HDMI device 37 Configuring audio for HDMI 38 Webcam ...39 Webcam tips ...39 Adjusting webcam properties 39 Using the ambient light sensor ...41 Using adaptive brightness 41 Using the webcam IR light 41 6 Power management Setting...
... volume ...30 Using the media activity keys 31 Multimedia software ...32 Using HP MediaSmart software 32 Using multimedia software 32 Installing multimedia software from a disc 33 Audio ...34 Connecting external audio devices 34 Checking your audio functions 34 Using Beats Audio ...35 Video ...36 Connecting an external monitor or projector 36 Connecting an HDMI device 37 Configuring audio for HDMI 38 Webcam ...39 Webcam tips ...39 Adjusting webcam properties 39 Using the ambient light sensor ...41 Using adaptive brightness 41 Using the webcam IR light 41 6 Power management Setting...
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...59 Handling drives ...59 Improving hard drive performance 60 Using Disk Defragmenter 60 Using Disk Cleanup 60 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only 61 Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 61 Managing power with a parked hard drive 61 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 62 Using external drives ...62 Connecting optional external drives 62 Using the external optical drive (select models only 63 Removing an optical disc when the disc tray will not open 63 Sharing optical drives ...64 External devices ...66 Using a USB device...
...59 Handling drives ...59 Improving hard drive performance 60 Using Disk Defragmenter 60 Using Disk Cleanup 60 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only 61 Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 61 Managing power with a parked hard drive 61 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 62 Using external drives ...62 Connecting optional external drives 62 Using the external optical drive (select models only 63 Removing an optical disc when the disc tray will not open 63 Sharing optical drives ...64 External devices ...66 Using a USB device...
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... button Description Turns the TouchPad on and off . Lightly press the button and hold for two seconds to turn the TouchPad on and off . ● Off: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is off . (2) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (3) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on . Amber: Computer sound is on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings...
... button Description Turns the TouchPad on and off . Lightly press the button and hold for two seconds to turn the TouchPad on and off . ● Off: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is off . (2) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (3) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on . Amber: Computer sound is on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings...
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... Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Open your Internet browser and go to one of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in an office or at http://www.hp.com: 1. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Click Troubleshoot problems and select the network you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. The SSID and network key...
... Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Open your Internet browser and go to one of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in an office or at http://www.hp.com: 1. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Click Troubleshoot problems and select the network you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. The SSID and network key...
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... can also connect an external USB mouse to TouchPad buttons on the Synaptics icon in the notification area, at the factory. NOTE: Your computer also supports additional TouchPad features that are enabled at the far right of TouchPad gestures. To view and enable these gestures: 1. Select the checkbox to disable or reenable the TouchPad gesture. 4. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. To activate the TouchPad gestures, place...
... can also connect an external USB mouse to TouchPad buttons on the Synaptics icon in the notification area, at the factory. NOTE: Your computer also supports additional TouchPad features that are enabled at the far right of TouchPad gestures. To view and enable these gestures: 1. Select the checkbox to disable or reenable the TouchPad gesture. 4. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. To activate the TouchPad gestures, place...
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... and the webcam IR light will not be enabled to Enable adaptive brightness. 4. Click OK. The webcam IR light turns on automatically when lighting conditions are in dark environments. Using adaptive brightness Adaptive brightness automatically adjusts the screen brightness when the lighting conditions change. Change the settings as needed, and then click Apply. 5. Using the webcam IR light The webcam IR light improves the webcam picture quality in low-light conditions. In HP MediaSmart Webcam, select Settings > Display > Advanced Settings, and then click the Camera Control tab...
... and the webcam IR light will not be enabled to Enable adaptive brightness. 4. Click OK. The webcam IR light turns on automatically when lighting conditions are in dark environments. Using adaptive brightness Adaptive brightness automatically adjusts the screen brightness when the lighting conditions change. Change the settings as needed, and then click Apply. 5. Using the webcam IR light The webcam IR light improves the webcam picture quality in low-light conditions. In HP MediaSmart Webcam, select Settings > Display > Advanced Settings, and then click the Camera Control tab...
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... a key on , you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. If the computer is saved to initiate Sleep after 15 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 30 minutes of inactivity when running on the hard drive and the computer turns off. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is saved to a disc or an external media card. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Windows® Control Panel.
... a key on , you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. If the computer is saved to initiate Sleep after 15 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 30 minutes of inactivity when running on the hard drive and the computer turns off. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is saved to a disc or an external media card. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Windows® Control Panel.
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... battery level, the battery meter icon in Windows Control Panel. Managing low battery levels The information in the Sleep state, and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information. 52 Chapter 6 Power management Preferences set at the factory. The computer takes the following actions for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on battery power. ● Amber: The battery is charging. ● White: The computer is connected to Using...
... battery level, the battery meter icon in Windows Control Panel. Managing low battery levels The information in the Sleep state, and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information. 52 Chapter 6 Power management Preferences set at the factory. The computer takes the following actions for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on battery power. ● Amber: The battery is charging. ● White: The computer is connected to Using...
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... Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Follow the on it. do not drop a drive or place items on -screen instructions. 60 Chapter 7 Drives and external devices Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that check carry-on luggage, such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. The airport security devices that the system can safely delete to free up disk...
... Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Follow the on it. do not drop a drive or place items on -screen instructions. 60 Chapter 7 Drives and external devices Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that check carry-on luggage, such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. The airport security devices that the system can safely delete to free up disk...
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... can change settings, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Click the appropriate button to the manufacturer's instructions. USB drives include the following tasks: ● Enable and disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. NOTE: Depending on your options for non-Administrator users. ● Determine whether a drive in the system is supported. In Mobility Center, click the hard drive icon to enable or disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Using external drives Removable external drives expand...
... can change settings, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Click the appropriate button to the manufacturer's instructions. USB drives include the following tasks: ● Enable and disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. NOTE: Depending on your options for non-Administrator users. ● Determine whether a drive in the system is supported. In Mobility Center, click the hard drive icon to enable or disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Using external drives Removable external drives expand...
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... the Setup Utility menu items listed in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● IOS: ◦ Enables/disables IOS ◦ Sets the delay for the primary and accessory batteries. Main menu Select System information To do this ● View and change , or delete an administrator password. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Virtualization Technology (select models only) Fan Always On Fast Charge Mode Action Key Mode Boot Options To do this Enter, change the...
... the Setup Utility menu items listed in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● IOS: ◦ Enables/disables IOS ◦ Sets the delay for the primary and accessory batteries. Main menu Select System information To do this ● View and change , or delete an administrator password. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Virtualization Technology (select models only) Fan Always On Fast Charge Mode Action Key Mode Boot Options To do this Enter, change the...
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... screen to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that has an.exe extension (for your hard drive. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your computer to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you connect your hard drive. 90 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS...
... screen to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that has an.exe extension (for your hard drive. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your computer to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you connect your hard drive. 90 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS...
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...54 action key mode 87 action keys adjusting volume 26 audio CD, DVD, or BD controls 26 decrease screen brightness 26 Help and Support 26 identifying 5 increase screen brightness 26 muting speaker sound 27 QuickLock 27 switching screen image 26 using 26 volume 30 adaptive brightness, using 41 administrator password creating 78 entering 78 managing 78 airport security devices 60 ambient light sensor adaptive brightness 41 identifying 9 using 41 webcam IR light 41 antennas 9 antivirus software, using 80 audio devices, connecting external 34 audio functions, checking 34 audio-in (microphone) jack...
...54 action key mode 87 action keys adjusting volume 26 audio CD, DVD, or BD controls 26 decrease screen brightness 26 Help and Support 26 identifying 5 increase screen brightness 26 muting speaker sound 27 QuickLock 27 switching screen image 26 using 26 volume 30 adaptive brightness, using 41 administrator password creating 78 entering 78 managing 78 airport security devices 60 ambient light sensor adaptive brightness 41 identifying 9 using 41 webcam IR light 41 antennas 9 antivirus software, using 80 audio devices, connecting external 34 audio functions, checking 34 audio-in (microphone) jack...
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... security updates, installing 82 D default settings, restoring 86 Diagnostics menu 88 digital card inserting 68 removing 69 supported formats 68 Digital Media Slot, identifying 6 Disk Cleanup software 60 Disk Defragmenter software 60 diskette drive 62 display image, switching 26 drive light 8, 61 drive media 43 drives boot order 87 connecting external 62 diskette 62 external 62 hard 62 optical 62 DVD drive 62 E encryption 17 entering a power-on password 79 entering an administrator password 78 eSATA cable, connecting 67 eSATA devices connecting 67 removing 67 eSATA port identifying 7 esc key...
... security updates, installing 82 D default settings, restoring 86 Diagnostics menu 88 digital card inserting 68 removing 69 supported formats 68 Digital Media Slot, identifying 6 Disk Cleanup software 60 Disk Defragmenter software 60 diskette drive 62 display image, switching 26 drive light 8, 61 drive media 43 drives boot order 87 connecting external 62 diskette 62 external 62 hard 62 optical 62 DVD drive 62 E encryption 17 entering a power-on password 79 entering an administrator password 78 eSATA cable, connecting 67 eSATA devices connecting 67 removing 67 eSATA port identifying 7 esc key...
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... (network jack), identifying 7 rotating TouchPad gesture 24 S screen brightness keys 26 screen image, switching 26 scrolling TouchPad gesture 24 secondary hard disk self test 88 security cable slot, identifying 6 security cable, installing 83 Security menu 87 security, wireless 16 serial number, computer 11 service tag 11 setup of WLAN 16 Setup Utility changing the language 85 displaying system information 86 exiting 86 menus 87 navigating 85 passwords set in 77 restoring default settings 86 selecting 85 starting 84 shared drives 64 shutdown 58 Sleep...
... (network jack), identifying 7 rotating TouchPad gesture 24 S screen brightness keys 26 screen image, switching 26 scrolling TouchPad gesture 24 secondary hard disk self test 88 security cable slot, identifying 6 security cable, installing 83 Security menu 87 security, wireless 16 serial number, computer 11 service tag 11 setup of WLAN 16 Setup Utility changing the language 85 displaying system information 86 exiting 86 menus 87 navigating 85 passwords set in 77 restoring default settings 86 selecting 85 starting 84 shared drives 64 shutdown 58 Sleep...