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...The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Second Edition: October 2010 First Edition: March 2010 Document Part Number: 601865-002 Product notice This user guide describes features that are U.S. SD Logo is subject to most models. Bluetooth is a ... Java is a trademark owned by its proprietor. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are set forth in the U.S. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Intel is a trademark of ...
...The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Second Edition: October 2010 First Edition: March 2010 Document Part Number: 601865-002 Product notice This user guide describes features that are U.S. SD Logo is subject to most models. Bluetooth is a ... Java is a trademark owned by its proprietor. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are set forth in the U.S. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Intel is a trademark of ...
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... and parts are needed. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the product name affixed to the front of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). This is unique to DC power. (3) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. *Modem ...cables, batteries, modem cable adapters, and power cords vary in appearance by country or region. The part number helps a service technician to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer: ...
... and parts are needed. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the product name affixed to the front of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). This is unique to DC power. (3) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. *Modem ...cables, batteries, modem cable adapters, and power cords vary in appearance by country or region. The part number helps a service technician to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer: ...
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This certificate is the number you contact technical support. This is affixed to the bottom of Authenticity-Contains the Windows Product Key. Have this information when traveling internationally. An optional ...
This certificate is the number you contact technical support. This is affixed to the bottom of Authenticity-Contains the Windows Product Key. Have this information when traveling internationally. An optional ...
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... critical network functions. ● A home or small office WLAN typically uses a wireless router, which is composed of other computers and accessories that can accommodate a large number of computers and accessories and can be connected to the network to access the Internet. If you are being developed by your router manufacturer or...
... critical network functions. ● A home or small office WLAN typically uses a wireless router, which is composed of other computers and accessories that can accommodate a large number of computers and accessories and can be connected to the network to access the Internet. If you are being developed by your router manufacturer or...
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... wireless router, review the router user guide for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The driver must be displayed. Click the option for instructions on setting up the same codes on -screen instructions. ...these steps: 1. You must change the SSID or network keys used in their routers or access points on a secure network. Open your computer model number in the Search box. 4. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Select your computer accordingly. You must have the...
... wireless router, review the router user guide for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The driver must be displayed. Click the option for instructions on setting up the same codes on -screen instructions. ...these steps: 1. You must change the SSID or network keys used in their routers or access points on a secure network. Open your computer model number in the Search box. 4. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Select your computer accordingly. You must have the...
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... by the computer so that includes dialing rules for accessing an outside line (if necessary). 8. Enter the area code, a carrier code (if necessary), and the number to save your own country as well as "home" or "work") for the modem, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: You can view the Dialing Rules tab...
... by the computer so that includes dialing rules for accessing an outside line (if necessary). 8. Enter the area code, a carrier code (if necessary), and the number to save your own country as well as "home" or "work") for the modem, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: You can view the Dialing Rules tab...
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... Dialing Rules tab. 4. Select your computer, and click Modem settings. 3. Click OK twice. ● Check the telephone number you purchased it does not dial and displays a "No Dial Tone" error message. Dial a telephone number, make sure there is a response from the remote modem, and then hang up. ● Set the modem to...
... Dialing Rules tab. 4. Select your computer, and click Modem settings. 3. Click OK twice. ● Check the telephone number you purchased it does not dial and displays a "No Dial Tone" error message. Dial a telephone number, make sure there is a response from the remote modem, and then hang up. ● Set the modem to...
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Open Help and Support. On some computer models, the BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. Switch the screen image. Initiate QuickLock Launch Web browser. Using the keyboard 33 Initiate Sleep. Launch printer. The BIOS date is displayed in ...decimal format. Displaying system information Press fn+esc to display information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. Increase screen brightness. or - ● Press and hold down the fn key, briefly press the second key of the system BIOS (basic input...
Open Help and Support. On some computer models, the BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. Switch the screen image. Initiate QuickLock Launch Web browser. Using the keyboard 33 Initiate Sleep. Launch printer. The BIOS date is displayed in ...decimal format. Displaying system information Press fn+esc to display information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. Increase screen brightness. or - ● Press and hold down the fn key, briefly press the second key of the system BIOS (basic input...
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... keyboard Most external monitors receive video information from the computer. The following information and tools: ● Information about your computer, such as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ● Answers to questions about using the external VGA video standard. For example, if a monitor is connected to the...
... keyboard Most external monitors receive video information from the computer. The following information and tools: ● Information about your computer, such as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ● Answers to questions about using the external VGA video standard. For example, if a monitor is connected to the...
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When num lock on an external keypad is turned on, the num lock light on the computer is turned on , most keypad keys type numbers. ● When num lock is off, most keypad keys function like the arrow, page up, or page down keys. To turn num lock on the ...
When num lock on an external keypad is turned on, the num lock light on the computer is turned on , most keypad keys type numbers. ● When num lock is off, most keypad keys function like the arrow, page up, or page down keys. To turn num lock on the ...
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... software included with the software, on disc, or on your DVD drive can play DVDs. 4. Configuring AutoPlay 1. The region codes help protect copyrights internationally. The number of your permission or password for your computer. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to the software manufacturer's instructions. Right-click the DVD...
... software included with the software, on disc, or on your DVD drive can play DVDs. 4. Configuring AutoPlay 1. The region codes help protect copyrights internationally. The number of your permission or password for your computer. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to the software manufacturer's instructions. Right-click the DVD...
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...the Web. 3. Click Start > All Programs >Windows Update. Click Next to automatically check for and install updates for your computer model number in the product box. 3. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to enter settings ...you have not previously set to immediately check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Support Assistant > Maintenance: Software Updates. 2. To use Windows Update: 1. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by ...
...the Web. 3. Click Start > All Programs >Windows Update. Click Next to automatically check for and install updates for your computer model number in the product box. 3. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to enter settings ...you have not previously set to immediately check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Support Assistant > Maintenance: Software Updates. 2. To use Windows Update: 1. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by ...
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... may want to set Disk Defragmenter to run on a monthly schedule, but you can defragment your computer manually at least once a month. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Follow the on the size of your hard drive and the... number of your hard drive at any time. After you start Disk Defragmenter, it to run during the night or another time when you...
... may want to set Disk Defragmenter to run on a monthly schedule, but you can defragment your computer manually at least once a month. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Follow the on the size of your hard drive and the... number of your hard drive at any time. After you start Disk Defragmenter, it to run during the night or another time when you...
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... will not be recognized if you enter it must be set and entered with embedded numeric keypad number keys. ● It can be entered to access Computer Setup and to the internal hard drive that is not case sensitive unless mandated by the ...administrator. When prompted, type your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner of up to 32 letters and numbers and is protected by DriveLock. To save your new password again to confirm. 7. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. 102 Chapter 10...
... will not be recognized if you enter it must be set and entered with embedded numeric keypad number keys. ● It can be entered to access Computer Setup and to the internal hard drive that is not case sensitive unless mandated by the ...administrator. When prompted, type your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner of up to 32 letters and numbers and is protected by DriveLock. To save your new password again to confirm. 7. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. 102 Chapter 10...
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..., such as security enhancements, and optional software and driver updates. Open your country or region. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. HP Assistant automatically checks for updates at a specified interval and provides a list of the disc, follow these steps: 1. Some download packages ... contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. (Readme.txt files included with your computer model number in English only.) You can manually check for updates from HP. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer are provided in...
..., such as security enhancements, and optional software and driver updates. Open your country or region. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. HP Assistant automatically checks for updates at a specified interval and provides a list of the disc, follow these steps: 1. Some download packages ... contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. (Readme.txt files included with your computer model number in English only.) You can manually check for updates from HP. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer are provided in...
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...and driver downloads, and then type your computer. Open your Internet browser, and go to improve the security of your computer model number in the product box. 5. Updating software 113 If your permission or password for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time ...refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. To update the software using the HP Web site, follow these steps: 1. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with the hardware devices, ...
...and driver downloads, and then type your computer. Open your Internet browser, and go to improve the security of your computer model number in the product box. 5. Updating software 113 If your permission or password for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time ...refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. To update the software using the HP Web site, follow these steps: 1. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with the hardware devices, ...
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...the hard drive. Open Windows Explorer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Double-click the file that you check the HP Web site periodically for your computer. A newer BIOS update may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the... been downloaded to your operating system. 5. Updating the BIOS 115 It is newer than the BIOS version currently installed on your computer model number in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. Click the option for example, filename.exe). Click your hard drive...
...the hard drive. Open Windows Explorer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Double-click the file that you check the HP Web site periodically for your computer. A newer BIOS update may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the... been downloaded to your operating system. 5. Updating the BIOS 115 It is newer than the BIOS version currently installed on your computer model number in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. Click the option for example, filename.exe). Click your hard drive...
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Refer to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your Internet browser, go to Windows Help and ...Complete the installation by following the on the screen reports a successful installation, you want a specific SoftPaq, type the SoftPaq number in the product box, and then press enter. - Updating programs and drivers 1. or - Click Save to save the... 4. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your permission or password for your computer model number in the Search box, at the top-right corner of your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate...
Refer to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your Internet browser, go to Windows Help and ...Complete the installation by following the on the screen reports a successful installation, you want a specific SoftPaq, type the SoftPaq number in the product box, and then press enter. - Updating programs and drivers 1. or - Click Save to save the... 4. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your permission or password for your computer model number in the Search box, at the top-right corner of your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate...
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... window. Using SoftPaq Download Manager 117 SoftPaq Download Manager checks the HP FTP site for updates to download a list of the products you are available for HP business computers without requiring the SoftPaq number. Right-click Install SoftPaq in the SoftPaq Download Manager software to... them. The filters limit the number of available SoftPaqs, and then click Download Only if you to specify one or two SoftPaqs and have a high-speed Internet connection, click Download & Unpack. 6. SoftPaq Download Manager allows you have used HP SoftPaq Download Manager previously, go ...
... window. Using SoftPaq Download Manager 117 SoftPaq Download Manager checks the HP FTP site for updates to download a list of the products you are available for HP business computers without requiring the SoftPaq number. Right-click Install SoftPaq in the SoftPaq Download Manager software to... them. The filters limit the number of available SoftPaqs, and then click Download Only if you to specify one or two SoftPaqs and have a high-speed Internet connection, click Download & Unpack. 6. SoftPaq Download Manager allows you have used HP SoftPaq Download Manager previously, go ...
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...9679; When backing up to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. To create a backup using them for backup reduces the number of recovery discs required. ● When backing up to restore your initial backup immediately after a system failure is as complete as your information 119 NOTE... select Edit > Paste. The discs you start up your most current backup. As you add new software and data files, you to discs, number each disc before you use any of the following when backing up: ● Store personal files in case of discs (purchased separately): CD-R, ...
...9679; When backing up to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. To create a backup using them for backup reduces the number of recovery discs required. ● When backing up to restore your initial backup immediately after a system failure is as complete as your information 119 NOTE... select Edit > Paste. The discs you start up your most current backup. As you add new software and data files, you to discs, number each disc before you use any of the following when backing up: ● Store personal files in case of discs (purchased separately): CD-R, ...