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... the volume ...29 Using the media activity keys 30 Multimedia software ...30 Using HP MediaSmart software 31 Using multimedia software 31 Installing multimedia software from a disc 31 Audio ...32 Connecting external audio devices 32 Checking your audio functions 32 Using Beats Audio ...33 Identifying Beats Audio icons 34 Video ...34 Connecting an external monitor or projector 34 Connecting an HDMI device 35 Configuring audio for HDMI 36 Webcam ...37 Webcam tips ...37 Adjusting webcam properties 37 Using the ambient light sensor ...39 Using adaptive brightness 39 Using the webcam IR...
... the volume ...29 Using the media activity keys 30 Multimedia software ...30 Using HP MediaSmart software 31 Using multimedia software 31 Installing multimedia software from a disc 31 Audio ...32 Connecting external audio devices 32 Checking your audio functions 32 Using Beats Audio ...33 Identifying Beats Audio icons 34 Video ...34 Connecting an external monitor or projector 34 Connecting an HDMI device 35 Configuring audio for HDMI 36 Webcam ...37 Webcam tips ...37 Adjusting webcam properties 37 Using the ambient light sensor ...39 Using adaptive brightness 39 Using the webcam IR...
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... not open 61 Sharing optical drives ...62 External devices ...63 Using a USB device ...63 Connecting a USB device 63 Removing a USB device 63 Using an eSATA device ...64 Connecting an eSATA device 64 Removing an eSATA device 64 Using Digital Media Slot cards 65 Inserting a digital card 65 Removing a digital card 66 8 Memory modules Adding or replacing a memory module in single-slot models 68 Adding or replacing a memory module in double-slot models 71 9 Security Protecting the computer ...75 Using passwords ...76 Setting passwords in Windows 76 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 77...
... not open 61 Sharing optical drives ...62 External devices ...63 Using a USB device ...63 Connecting a USB device 63 Removing a USB device 63 Using an eSATA device ...64 Connecting an eSATA device 64 Removing an eSATA device 64 Using Digital Media Slot cards 65 Inserting a digital card 65 Removing a digital card 66 8 Memory modules Adding or replacing a memory module in single-slot models 68 Adding or replacing a memory module in double-slot models 71 9 Security Protecting the computer ...75 Using passwords ...76 Setting passwords in Windows 76 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 77...
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... TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on . Components 3 Lights Component (1) TouchPad light (2) Caps lock light (3) Power light (4) Mute light (5) Wireless light Description Amber: The TouchPad is on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. White: Caps lock is on. ● White: The computer is on and off. Component (1) TouchPad on/off button Description Turns the TouchPad on . ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep...
... TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on . Components 3 Lights Component (1) TouchPad light (2) Caps lock light (3) Power light (4) Mute light (5) Wireless light Description Amber: The TouchPad is on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. White: Caps lock is on. ● White: The computer is on and off. Component (1) TouchPad on/off button Description Turns the TouchPad on . ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep...
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.... You may need the Product Key to determine what components and parts are affixed inside the battery bay. ● Wireless certification label(s)-Provide information about the product's hardware components. An optional device may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. The part number helps a service technician to update or troubleshoot the operating system. You may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Warranty...
.... You may need the Product Key to determine what components and parts are affixed inside the battery bay. ● Wireless certification label(s)-Provide information about the product's hardware components. An optional device may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. The part number helps a service technician to update or troubleshoot the operating system. You may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Warranty...
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... on-screen instructions. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Click the option for instructions on setting up the same codes on a secure network. Windows resets your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area, at the far right of the preferred networks. ● If there is not installed correctly...
... on-screen instructions. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Click the option for instructions on setting up the same codes on a secure network. Windows resets your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area, at the far right of the preferred networks. ● If there is not installed correctly...
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... Windows® to one finger across the TouchPad surface in the direction you can also connect an external USB mouse to customize settings for pointing devices, such as described in the following sections. Click Apply, and then click OK. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in this section are disabled at the far right of the USB ports on the computer. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices...
... Windows® to one finger across the TouchPad surface in the direction you can also connect an external USB mouse to customize settings for pointing devices, such as described in the following sections. Click Apply, and then click OK. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in this section are disabled at the far right of the USB ports on the computer. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices...
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... on your computer hard drive. A higher saturation setting creates a bolder image; a lower sharpness setting creates a softer image. Webcam 37 To use the integrated camera, usually from a configuration, settings, or properties menu: ● Brightness-Controls the amount of light that you have the latest version of edges in an image. To permanently resolve the problem, reconfigure the firewall as necessary, and adjust the policies and settings of other intrusion...
... on your computer hard drive. A higher saturation setting creates a bolder image; a lower sharpness setting creates a softer image. Webcam 37 To use the integrated camera, usually from a configuration, settings, or properties menu: ● Brightness-Controls the amount of light that you have the latest version of edges in an image. To permanently resolve the problem, reconfigure the firewall as necessary, and adjust the policies and settings of other intrusion...
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...Change the settings as needed, and then click Apply. 5. The webcam IR light turns on automatically when lighting conditions are in the following features: ● Adaptive brightness ● Webcam infrared (IR) light The ambient light sensor is activated. In HP MediaSmart Webcam, select Settings > Display > Advanced Settings, and then click the Camera Control tab. The webcam IR light is enabled by default. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Location and Other Sensors. 2. When the light conditions return to Enable adaptive brightness. 4. Using the ambient light...
...Change the settings as needed, and then click Apply. 5. The webcam IR light turns on automatically when lighting conditions are in the following features: ● Adaptive brightness ● Webcam infrared (IR) light The ambient light sensor is activated. In HP MediaSmart Webcam, select Settings > Display > Advanced Settings, and then click the Camera Control tab. The webcam IR light is enabled by default. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Location and Other Sensors. 2. When the light conditions return to Enable adaptive brightness. 4. Using the ambient light...
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... the hard drive and the computer turns off. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is in the Sleep state or in any of inactivity when running on the keyboard. ● Activate the TouchPad. 6 Power management Setting power devices Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to a disc or an external media card. Setting power devices 41 CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or...
... the hard drive and the computer turns off. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is in the Sleep state or in any of inactivity when running on the keyboard. ● Activate the TouchPad. 6 Power management Setting power devices Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to a disc or an external media card. Setting power devices 41 CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or...
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.... Managing low battery levels The information in Windows Control Panel. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, a notification appears above the battery meter icon that is the sole power source for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is fully charged. Some lowbattery alerts and system responses can be changed using Power Options in this section describes the alerts and system responses set using Power Options...
.... Managing low battery levels The information in Windows Control Panel. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, a notification appears above the battery meter icon that is the sole power source for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is fully charged. Some lowbattery alerts and system responses can be changed using Power Options in this section describes the alerts and system responses set using Power Options...
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... command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. To shut down the computer: NOTE: If the computer is to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are unable to a USB port ● When...
... command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. To shut down the computer: NOTE: If the computer is to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are unable to a USB port ● When...
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..., such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Security devices with cleaning products. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on solid-state drives. You may be sure that the battery is not necessary to run more efficiently. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Refer to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Select Start > All Programs...
..., such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Security devices with cleaning products. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on solid-state drives. You may be sure that the battery is not necessary to run more efficiently. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Refer to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Select Start > All Programs...
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... and accessing information. or - To open the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection window. - Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. To connect an external drive to change settings. 3. Click the appropriate button to the computer: 60 Chapter 7 Drives and external devices Using external drives Removable external drives expand your user privileges, you may not be able to the manufacturer's instructions. NOTE: If prompted by User Account Control, click Yes. 2. Click OK. USB drives include the following tasks: ● Enable...
... and accessing information. or - To open the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection window. - Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. To connect an external drive to change settings. 3. Click the appropriate button to the computer: 60 Chapter 7 Drives and external devices Using external drives Removable external drives expand your user privileges, you may not be able to the manufacturer's instructions. NOTE: If prompted by User Account Control, click Yes. 2. Click OK. USB drives include the following tasks: ● Enable...
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... support software, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, USB 2.0 devices. CAUTION: To prevent damage to safely remove the USB device. External devices Using a USB device NOTE: If your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > View computers and devices. The computer has 2 USB ports, which is displayed in HP QuickWeb mode. Select models also support USB 3.0 devices. External devices 63 A USB port connects an optional external device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub, to remove the USB device. For more USB ports, connect an optional...
... support software, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, USB 2.0 devices. CAUTION: To prevent damage to safely remove the USB device. External devices Using a USB device NOTE: If your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > View computers and devices. The computer has 2 USB ports, which is displayed in HP QuickWeb mode. Select models also support USB 3.0 devices. External devices 63 A USB port connects an optional external device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub, to remove the USB device. For more USB ports, connect an optional...
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... the secondary hard drive. Select Action Key Mode Boot Options To do this Enable/disable the Action Key Mode. Set the delay for the user to press hot keys in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● Floppy Boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette. ● Network Adapter Boot―Enable/disable boot from external Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for the user to start Windows in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● HP QuickWeb-Enable/disable the HP QuickWeb Boot Menu at boot time. Run...
... the secondary hard drive. Select Action Key Mode Boot Options To do this Enable/disable the Action Key Mode. Set the delay for the user to press hot keys in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● Floppy Boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette. ● Network Adapter Boot―Enable/disable boot from external Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for the user to start Windows in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● HP QuickWeb-Enable/disable the HP QuickWeb Boot Menu at boot time. Run...
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Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. You will be downloaded. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. NOTE: After a message on your hard drive. 90 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) You may need to access this information to install the update. NOTE: If you are ready to locate the update later, after the download is complete. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen to the location on the...
Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. You will be downloaded. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. NOTE: After a message on your hard drive. 90 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) You may need to access this information to install the update. NOTE: If you are ready to locate the update later, after the download is complete. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen to the location on the...
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... the type of optical drive connected to your computer. NOTE: DVDs store more information than CDs, so using them to reset your preferences. Backing up your information As you add new software and data files, you use any of the following when backing up: ● Create system restore points using the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them for backup reduces the number of recovery discs...
... the type of optical drive connected to your computer. NOTE: DVDs store more information than CDs, so using them to reset your preferences. Backing up your information As you add new software and data files, you use any of the following when backing up: ● Create system restore points using the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them for backup reduces the number of recovery discs...
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... key mode 88 action keys adjusting volume 26 audio CD, DVD, or BD controls 26 decreasing screen brightness 25 Help and Support 25 identifying 5 increasing screen brightness 25 muting speaker sound 26 QuickLock 26 switching screen image 26 using 25 volume 29 adaptive brightness, using 39 administrator password creating 78 entering 78 managing 78 airport security devices 58 ambient light sensor adaptive brightness 39 identifying 9 using 39 webcam IR light 39 antennas 9 antivirus software, using 80 audio devices, connecting external 32 audio functions, checking 32 audio-in (microphone) jack...
... key mode 88 action keys adjusting volume 26 audio CD, DVD, or BD controls 26 decreasing screen brightness 25 Help and Support 25 identifying 5 increasing screen brightness 25 muting speaker sound 26 QuickLock 26 switching screen image 26 using 25 volume 29 adaptive brightness, using 39 administrator password creating 78 entering 78 managing 78 airport security devices 58 ambient light sensor adaptive brightness 39 identifying 9 using 39 webcam IR light 39 antennas 9 antivirus software, using 80 audio devices, connecting external 32 audio functions, checking 32 audio-in (microphone) jack...
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D default settings, restoring 86 Diagnostics menu 88 digital card inserting 65 removing 66 supported formats 65 Digital Media Slot, identifying 6 Disk Cleanup software 58 Disk Defragmenter software 58 diskette drive 60 display image, switching 26 drive light 8, 59 drive media 41 drives boot order 88 connecting external 60 diskette 60 external 60 hard 60 optical 60 DVD drive 60 E encryption 17 entering a power-on password 79 entering an administrator password 78 eSATA cable, connecting 64 eSATA devices connecting 64 removing 64 eSATA port, identifying 7 esc key, identifying 6 external audio ...
D default settings, restoring 86 Diagnostics menu 88 digital card inserting 65 removing 66 supported formats 65 Digital Media Slot, identifying 6 Disk Cleanup software 58 Disk Defragmenter software 58 diskette drive 60 display image, switching 26 drive light 8, 59 drive media 41 drives boot order 88 connecting external 60 diskette 60 external 60 hard 60 optical 60 DVD drive 60 E encryption 17 entering a power-on password 79 entering an administrator password 78 eSATA cable, connecting 64 eSATA devices connecting 64 removing 64 eSATA port, identifying 7 esc key, identifying 6 external audio ...
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... (network jack), identifying 7 rotating TouchPad gesture 24 S screen brightness keys 25 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 31 shutdown 56 Sleep...
... (network jack), identifying 7 rotating TouchPad gesture 24 S screen brightness keys 25 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 31 shutdown 56 Sleep...