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... cable 4-58 TV tuner module cable 4-59 Fan/heat sink assembly 4-60 Processor 4-63 5 Setup Utility Starting Setup Utility 5-1 Using Setup Utility 5-1 Changing the language of Setup Utility 5-1 Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility 5-2 Displaying system information 5-2 Restoring default settings in Setup Utility 5-2 Exiting Setup Utility 5-3 Setup Utility menus 5-3 Main menu 5-3 Security menu 5-3 System Configuration menu 5-4 Diagnostics menu 5-4 6 Specifications Computer specifications 6-1 18.4-inch display specifications 6-2 Hard drive specifications 6-2 Blu-ray ROM DVD...
... cable 4-58 TV tuner module cable 4-59 Fan/heat sink assembly 4-60 Processor 4-63 5 Setup Utility Starting Setup Utility 5-1 Using Setup Utility 5-1 Changing the language of Setup Utility 5-1 Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility 5-2 Displaying system information 5-2 Restoring default settings in Setup Utility 5-2 Exiting Setup Utility 5-3 Setup Utility menus 5-3 Main menu 5-3 Security menu 5-3 System Configuration menu 5-4 Diagnostics menu 5-4 6 Specifications Computer specifications 6-1 18.4-inch display specifications 6-2 Hard drive specifications 6-2 Blu-ray ROM DVD...
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platform controller hub (PCH) Peak-M nVidia GeForce 230M GT (N10P-GE, 40-nm) with 1024 MB of dedicated video memory nVidia GeForce 250M GTS (N10E-GE, 40-nm) with dual lamps 16:9 ultra-wide aspect ratio Typical brightness: 250 nits Supports flush glass AntiGlare panel cover support Lighted logo on display enclosure All display assemblies include 2 wireless local-area network (WLAN) antennas 2 customer-accessible/upgradable memory module slots Supports dual...
platform controller hub (PCH) Peak-M nVidia GeForce 230M GT (N10P-GE, 40-nm) with 1024 MB of dedicated video memory nVidia GeForce 250M GTS (N10E-GE, 40-nm) with dual lamps 16:9 ultra-wide aspect ratio Typical brightness: 250 nits Supports flush glass AntiGlare panel cover support Lighted logo on display enclosure All display assemblies include 2 wireless local-area network (WLAN) antennas 2 customer-accessible/upgradable memory module slots Supports dual...
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... Supports no-WLAN option Support for the following hard drives: ■ 500-GB, 7200- Product description Category Mass storage devices (continued) Optical drives Microphone Audio Webcam Ethernet Wireless Description Supports the following WLAN formats: ■ Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/g/n ■ Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/g/n with Bluetooth® ■ Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g ■ Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g with Bluetooth (Continued) 1-2 Maintenance and Service Guide...
... Supports no-WLAN option Support for the following hard drives: ■ 500-GB, 7200- Product description Category Mass storage devices (continued) Optical drives Microphone Audio Webcam Ethernet Wireless Description Supports the following WLAN formats: ■ Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/g/n ■ Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/g/n with Bluetooth® ■ Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g ■ Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g with Bluetooth (Continued) 1-2 Maintenance and Service Guide...
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...) Supports expansion port 3 Spill-resistant keyboard TouchPad with 2 TouchPad buttons Supports 2-way scroll Taps enabled by default 120-W AC adapter with localized and pointing stick cable plug support (3-wire plug with ground pin, supports 3-pin DC connector) 8-cell, 2.55-Ah (73-Wh) Li-ion battery 4-cell, 4.40-Ah (63-Wh) Li-ion battery Security cable slot Fingerprint reader with Digital Persona software support Preinstalled: Windows® 7 End-user replaceable parts: AC adapter Battery (system) Hard drive Memory module Optical drive WLAN module Maintenance and Service Guide 1-3
...) Supports expansion port 3 Spill-resistant keyboard TouchPad with 2 TouchPad buttons Supports 2-way scroll Taps enabled by default 120-W AC adapter with localized and pointing stick cable plug support (3-wire plug with ground pin, supports 3-pin DC connector) 8-cell, 2.55-Ah (73-Wh) Li-ion battery 4-cell, 4.40-Ah (63-Wh) Li-ion battery Security cable slot Fingerprint reader with Digital Persona software support Preinstalled: Windows® 7 End-user replaceable parts: AC adapter Battery (system) Hard drive Memory module Optical drive WLAN module Maintenance and Service Guide 1-3
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... a list of your permission or password for more information. You may be prompted for your computer. Then in the computer: » Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Maintenance and Service Guide 2-1 You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager. ✎ Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to improve the security of hardware installed...
... a list of your permission or password for more information. You may be prompted for your computer. Then in the computer: » Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Maintenance and Service Guide 2-1 You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager. ✎ Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to improve the security of hardware installed...
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.... (8) Optical drive button Releases the media tray. (9) Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound. (10) Volume scroll zone Adjusts speaker volume. External component identification Item Component Description (3) Media button Starts the MediaSmart program. (4) Previous/rewind button ■ Plays the previous track or chapter when the button is pressed once. ■ Rewinds media when the button is pressed once. ■ Fast forwards media when pressed in Help and Support. 2-4 Maintenance and Service Guide You...
.... (8) Optical drive button Releases the media tray. (9) Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound. (10) Volume scroll zone Adjusts speaker volume. External component identification Item Component Description (3) Media button Starts the MediaSmart program. (4) Previous/rewind button ■ Plays the previous track or chapter when the button is pressed once. ■ Rewinds media when the button is pressed once. ■ Fast forwards media when pressed in Help and Support. 2-4 Maintenance and Service Guide You...
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... devices Item Component Description (1) TouchPad light ■ White: TouchPad is enabled. ■ Amber: TouchPad is disabled. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (4) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. (5) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down. (6) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. To view or change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices...
... devices Item Component Description (1) TouchPad light ■ White: TouchPad is enabled. ■ Amber: TouchPad is disabled. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (4) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. (5) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down. (6) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. To view or change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices...
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... Service Guide 2-11 Connects an optional video or audio device, such as an eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB device. Component Vent Description Enables airflow to cool internal components. ✎ The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on and off during routine operation. Connects an optional USB device. Supports optional ExpressCards. Left-side components External component identification Item Component (1) Security cable slot (2) External monitor port (3) Expansion port 3 (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) HDMI port (6) eSATA/USB port (7) USB...
... Service Guide 2-11 Connects an optional video or audio device, such as an eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB device. Component Vent Description Enables airflow to cool internal components. ✎ The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on and off during routine operation. Connects an optional USB device. Supports optional ExpressCards. Left-side components External component identification Item Component (1) Security cable slot (2) External monitor port (3) Expansion port 3 (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) HDMI port (6) eSATA/USB port (7) USB...
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... regulates wireless devices in your country or region. External component identification Bottom components Item (1) (2) Component Battery bay Mini Card compartment (3) Battery release latch (4) Vents (11) (5) Hard drive bay (6) Subwoofer Description Holds the battery. Holds 1 or 2 hard drives (depending on and off during routine operation. Contains the subwoofer speaker. 2-12 Maintenance and Service Guide Enable airflow to cool internal components. ✎ The computer fan starts up automatically to restore computer functionality, and...
... regulates wireless devices in your country or region. External component identification Bottom components Item (1) (2) Component Battery bay Mini Card compartment (3) Battery release latch (4) Vents (11) (5) Hard drive bay (6) Subwoofer Description Holds the battery. Holds 1 or 2 hard drives (depending on and off during routine operation. Contains the subwoofer speaker. 2-12 Maintenance and Service Guide Enable airflow to cool internal components. ✎ The computer fan starts up automatically to restore computer functionality, and...
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... page 4-8) b. Display assembly (see "Battery" on page 4-21) g. Mass storage device (see "Switch cover" on page 4-7). 5. Switch cover (see "Mass storage device" on page 4-13) d. Keyboard (see "TV tuner module" on page 4-10) c. Shut down through the operating system. 2. TV tuner module (see "Keyboard" on page 4-63) 4-48 Maintenance and Service Guide Removal and replacement procedures System board Description Spare part number System board (includes 1024 MB of graphics subsystem memory and replacement thermal...
... page 4-8) b. Display assembly (see "Battery" on page 4-21) g. Mass storage device (see "Switch cover" on page 4-7). 5. Switch cover (see "Mass storage device" on page 4-13) d. Keyboard (see "TV tuner module" on page 4-10) c. Shut down through the operating system. 2. TV tuner module (see "Keyboard" on page 4-63) 4-48 Maintenance and Service Guide Removal and replacement procedures System board Description Spare part number System board (includes 1024 MB of graphics subsystem memory and replacement thermal...
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...Boot Order-Set the boot order for: ❐ USB Floppy ❐ 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 menu option is in DC mode. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on the hard drive. ✎ On models with two hard drives, this Change the Setup Utility language. Enable/disable LAN Power...
...Boot Order-Set the boot order for: ❐ USB Floppy ❐ 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 menu option is in DC mode. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on the hard drive. ✎ On models with two hard drives, this Change the Setup Utility language. Enable/disable LAN Power...
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... you use CDs, up your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are purchased separately. Tools provided by restoring the computer to help you experience system failure or instability. Maintenance and Service Guide 8-1 8 Backup and recovery Recovery after software setup. All these discs to be created per computer. HP recommends that you create. ✎ Computers with the following guidelines before creating recovery discs: ■ You will need high quality DVD-R, DVD+R, BD...
... you use CDs, up your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are purchased separately. Tools provided by restoring the computer to help you experience system failure or instability. Maintenance and Service Guide 8-1 8 Backup and recovery Recovery after software setup. All these discs to be created per computer. HP recommends that you create. ✎ Computers with the following guidelines before creating recovery discs: ■ You will need high quality DVD-R, DVD+R, BD...
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... customized settings in your system on -screen instructions. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. c. The discs you will depend on the type of optical drive installed in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of recovery discs: 1. Display the screen. d. The next time you open Recovery Manager, you use any of the following when backing up: ■ Create system restore points using them to disc...
... customized settings in your system on -screen instructions. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. c. The discs you will depend on the type of optical drive installed in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of recovery discs: 1. Display the screen. d. The next time you open Recovery Manager, you use any of the following when backing up: ■ Create system restore points using them to disc...
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... backup process may be prompted for your permission or password for more information. Click Create. 6. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Refer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. When to create restore points ■ Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware ■ Periodically, whenever the system is connected to AC power before you can create additional restore...
... backup process may be prompted for your permission or password for more information. Click Create. 6. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Refer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. When to create restore points ■ Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware ■ Periodically, whenever the system is connected to AC power before you can create additional restore...
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... Service Guide On some models, you set of recovery discs (entire drive backup) as soon as System Restore. Follow the on -screen instructions. However, if your computer. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Recovering from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on the screen. 2. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. 3. Follow the on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key...
... Service Guide On some models, you set of recovery discs (entire drive backup) as soon as System Restore. Follow the on -screen instructions. However, if your computer. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Recovering from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on the screen. 2. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. 3. Follow the on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key...
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..., 4-26 Bluetooth module cable removal 4-31 spare part number 3-3, 3-11, 4-31 Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive precautions 4-2 removal 4-8 spare part numbers 3-5, 3-7, 3-11, 4-8 specifications 6-3 Maintenance and Service Guide boot options 5-4 boot order 5-4 bottom components 2-12 button components 2-3 button sound 5-4 buttons media 2-4 next/fast forward 2-4 optical drive 2-4 play/pause 2-4 power 2-3 previous/rewind 2-4 stop 2-4 TouchPad 2-8 TouchPad on/off 2-8 treble/bass 2-4 volume mute 2-4 wireless 2-4 C Cable Kit, spare part number 3-4, 3-11 caps lock light 2-6 Card Reader Power...
..., 4-26 Bluetooth module cable removal 4-31 spare part number 3-3, 3-11, 4-31 Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive precautions 4-2 removal 4-8 spare part numbers 3-5, 3-7, 3-11, 4-8 specifications 6-3 Maintenance and Service Guide boot options 5-4 boot order 5-4 bottom components 2-12 button components 2-3 button sound 5-4 buttons media 2-4 next/fast forward 2-4 optical drive 2-4 play/pause 2-4 power 2-3 previous/rewind 2-4 stop 2-4 TouchPad 2-8 TouchPad on/off 2-8 treble/bass 2-4 volume mute 2-4 wireless 2-4 C Cable Kit, spare part number 3-4, 3-11 caps lock light 2-6 Card Reader Power...
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...11-3 spare part number 3-6, 3-11, 4-39 display panel cable removal 4-38 spare part number 4-38 display panel, product description 1-1 display switch 2-2 docking, product description 1-3 drive light 2-7 drives, boot order 5-4 E electrostatic discharge 4-2 eSATA/USB port 2-11 esc key 2-5 Ethernet, product description 1-2 exiting Setup Utility 5-3 expansion port 3 2-11 ExpressCard slot 2-11 ExpressCard slot bezel, illustrated 3-8 external media card, product description 1-3 external monitor port connector pinout 9-3 location 2-11 F fan removal 4-51 spare part number 3-4, 3-11, 4-51 fan always on...
...11-3 spare part number 3-6, 3-11, 4-39 display panel cable removal 4-38 spare part number 4-38 display panel, product description 1-1 display switch 2-2 docking, product description 1-3 drive light 2-7 drives, boot order 5-4 E electrostatic discharge 4-2 eSATA/USB port 2-11 esc key 2-5 Ethernet, product description 1-2 exiting Setup Utility 5-3 expansion port 3 2-11 ExpressCard slot 2-11 ExpressCard slot bezel, illustrated 3-8 external media card, product description 1-3 external monitor port connector pinout 9-3 location 2-11 F fan removal 4-51 spare part number 3-4, 3-11, 4-51 fan always on...
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... spare part numbers 3-3, 3-12, 3-13 keyboard cover removal 4-23 spare part number 3-3, 3-12, 4-23 keys esc 2-5 fn 2-5 function 2-5 integrated numeric keypad 2-5 Windows applications 2-5 Windows logo 2-5 L LAN Power Saving 5-4 language support 5-4 LED board cable, removal 4-32 left-side components 2-11 light components 2-6 lights bass 2-6 battery 2-7 caps lock 2-6 Digital Media Slot 2-9 drive 2-7 num lock 2-6 optical drive 2-10 power 2-6 TouchPad 2-8 treble 2-6 treble/bass down 2-6 treble/bass up 2-6 volume down 2-6 volume mute 2-6 volume up 2-6 wireless 2-6 M Main menu, Setup Utility 5-3 mass...
... spare part numbers 3-3, 3-12, 3-13 keyboard cover removal 4-23 spare part number 3-3, 3-12, 4-23 keys esc 2-5 fn 2-5 function 2-5 integrated numeric keypad 2-5 Windows applications 2-5 Windows logo 2-5 L LAN Power Saving 5-4 language support 5-4 LED board cable, removal 4-32 left-side components 2-11 light components 2-6 lights bass 2-6 battery 2-7 caps lock 2-6 Digital Media Slot 2-9 drive 2-7 num lock 2-6 optical drive 2-10 power 2-6 TouchPad 2-8 treble 2-6 treble/bass down 2-6 treble/bass up 2-6 volume down 2-6 volume mute 2-6 volume up 2-6 wireless 2-6 M Main menu, Setup Utility 5-3 mass...
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... 1-2 external media card 1-3 graphics 1-1 keyboard 1-3 mass storage device 1-1, 1-2 memory 1-1 microphone 1-2 operating system 1-3 optical drive 1-2 pointing device 1-3 ports 1-3 power requirements 1-3 processor 1-1 security 1-3 serviceability 1-3 TV tuner 1-3 webcam 1-2 wireless 1-2 Index-4 product name 1-1, 3-1, 4-5 product number description 3-1, 4-5 R rear components 2-11 recycling battery 11-1 display components 11-1 remote control, spare part numbers 3-9, 3-10 restoring default settings 5-2 right-side components 2-10 RJ-45 jack connector pinout 9-5 location 2-11 RTC battery removal 4-15...
... 1-2 external media card 1-3 graphics 1-1 keyboard 1-3 mass storage device 1-1, 1-2 memory 1-1 microphone 1-2 operating system 1-3 optical drive 1-2 pointing device 1-3 ports 1-3 power requirements 1-3 processor 1-1 security 1-3 serviceability 1-3 TV tuner 1-3 webcam 1-2 wireless 1-2 Index-4 product name 1-1, 3-1, 4-5 product number description 3-1, 4-5 R rear components 2-11 recycling battery 11-1 display components 11-1 remote control, spare part numbers 3-9, 3-10 restoring default settings 5-2 right-side components 2-10 RJ-45 jack connector pinout 9-5 location 2-11 RTC battery removal 4-15...
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... 1-3 Maintenance and Service Guide Index U Universal Serial Bus (USB) port connector pinout 9-6 location 2-10, 2-11 USB board removal 4-57 spare part number 3-4, 3-13, 4-57 using Setup Utility 5-1 V vent 2-11, 2-12 Virtualization Technology 5-4 volume down light 2-6 volume mute button 2-4 volume mute light 2-6 volume scroll zone 2-4 volume up light 2-6 W warranty period 3-1, 4-5 webcam location 2-2 product description 1-2 webcam light 2-2 webcam/microphone module removal 4-37 spare part number 3-6, 3-11, 4-37 webcam/microphone module cable, removal 4-38 Windows applications key 2-5 Windows...
... 1-3 Maintenance and Service Guide Index U Universal Serial Bus (USB) port connector pinout 9-6 location 2-10, 2-11 USB board removal 4-57 spare part number 3-4, 3-13, 4-57 using Setup Utility 5-1 V vent 2-11, 2-12 Virtualization Technology 5-4 volume down light 2-6 volume mute button 2-4 volume mute light 2-6 volume scroll zone 2-4 volume up light 2-6 W warranty period 3-1, 4-5 webcam location 2-2 product description 1-2 webcam light 2-2 webcam/microphone module removal 4-37 spare part number 3-6, 3-11, 4-37 webcam/microphone module cable, removal 4-38 Windows applications key 2-5 Windows...