Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... when setting a password in the Setup Utility must be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. Several types of the computer, record each password you want to control access to record each password immediately and store it is case sensitive. ● A password set , changed, or...
... when setting a password in the Setup Utility must be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords Use the following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. Several types of the computer, record each password you want to control access to record each password immediately and store it is case sensitive. ● A password set , changed, or...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... : ◦ 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 Run a comprehensive self-test on a secondary hard drive. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization...
... : ◦ 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 Run a comprehensive self-test on a secondary hard drive. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... system BIOS is connected to Windows Help for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Install the updates. 1 Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which are packaged in the remainder of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP...
... system BIOS is connected to Windows Help for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Install the updates. 1 Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which are packaged in the remainder of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... BIOS currently installed. To use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. During the download and installation, follow these instructions...
... BIOS currently installed. To use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. During the download and installation, follow these instructions...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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....hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If you may be able to step 6. 3. Click Install now to install. 7. Click your operating system. 5. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to your hard drive. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter...
....hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If you may be able to step 6. 3. Click Install now to install. 7. Click your operating system. 5. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to your hard drive. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... a wireless networking device. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to use. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered...
... a wireless networking device. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to use. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... Support. Refer to Help and Support for your computer. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Cannot connect to a WLAN 19 Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to expand the list and show all adapters. 4. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN...
... Support. Refer to Help and Support for your computer. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Cannot connect to a WLAN 19 Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to expand the list and show all adapters. 4. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to run more efficiently. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions. 14 Chapter 3 Improving hard drive performance To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Follow the on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on the hard drive become fragmented. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Click Defragment now. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter...
... as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to run more efficiently. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions. 14 Chapter 3 Improving hard drive performance To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Follow the on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on the hard drive become fragmented. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Click Defragment now. 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver: 1. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Disable the device. ● Uninstall the device. ● Scan for an...
Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver: 1. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Disable the device. ● Uninstall the device. ● Scan for an...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...-screen instructions to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to next to the type of driver you want to automatically check for and install updates for your hardware drivers, as well as for anything requiring drivers. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. NOTE: If you may need to update your Internet browser, and go to play a DVD...
...-screen instructions to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to next to the type of driver you want to automatically check for and install updates for your hardware drivers, as well as for anything requiring drivers. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. NOTE: If you may need to update your Internet browser, and go to play a DVD...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... or activates items on /off button (2) TouchPad* (3) Left TouchPad button* (4) TouchPad light (5) TouchPad vertical scroll zone Enables/disables the TouchPad. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. 2 Chapter 2 Components Scrolls up or down. (6) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. To view or change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. Functions like the right button on an external mouse. ● Blue: TouchPad is enabled. ●...
... or activates items on /off button (2) TouchPad* (3) Left TouchPad button* (4) TouchPad light (5) TouchPad vertical scroll zone Enables/disables the TouchPad. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. 2 Chapter 2 Components Scrolls up or down. (6) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. To view or change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. Functions like the right button on an external mouse. ● Blue: TouchPad is enabled. ●...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s) (select models only)-Provide information about the product's hardware components. An optional device may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This number provides specific information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of the warranty period for use . 3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you contact technical support...
... hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s) (select models only)-Provide information about the product's hardware components. An optional device may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This number provides specific information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of the warranty period for use . 3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you contact technical support...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... TouchPad preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Setting TouchPad preferences 1 1 Using pointing devices The following illustration and table describe the computer TouchPad. Component Description (1) TouchPad on the screen. Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on /off button (2) TouchPad* (3) Left TouchPad button* (4) TouchPad light (5) TouchPad scroll zone Enables/disables the TouchPad. To view or change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Devices...
... TouchPad preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Setting TouchPad preferences 1 1 Using pointing devices The following illustration and table describe the computer TouchPad. Component Description (1) TouchPad on the screen. Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on /off button (2) TouchPad* (3) Left TouchPad button* (4) TouchPad light (5) TouchPad scroll zone Enables/disables the TouchPad. To view or change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Devices...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... change or create flick assignments: 1. To change or test click settings: 1. Click OK. 10 Chapter 2 Using the digitizer and touch screen Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Pen and Touch > Pen Options tab. 2. Under Pen actions, select the action, and then click Settings. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to the touch screen and the computer. ▲ To set pointing device preferences such as pointer speed, click speed, and mouse trails, select Start > Devices...
... change or create flick assignments: 1. To change or test click settings: 1. Click OK. 10 Chapter 2 Using the digitizer and touch screen Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Pen and Touch > Pen Options tab. 2. Under Pen actions, select the action, and then click Settings. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to the touch screen and the computer. ▲ To set pointing device preferences such as pointer speed, click speed, and mouse trails, select Start > Devices...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... an optional docking device or expansion product. When num lock on an external keypad is turned on, the num lock light on the computer is connected to the computer or to their keypad functions by the icon in uppercase. Using the embedded numeric keypad 17 NOTE: The embedded numeric keypad will not function while an external keyboard or numeric keypad is turned on. Enabling and disabling...
... an optional docking device or expansion product. When num lock on an external keypad is turned on, the num lock light on the computer is connected to the computer or to their keypad functions by the icon in uppercase. Using the embedded numeric keypad 17 NOTE: The embedded numeric keypad will not function while an external keyboard or numeric keypad is turned on. Enabling and disabling...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... for updates. 3. Select your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your device. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Windows scans your country or region. 3. Follow the on ). 4. Remove any devices requiring drivers. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click the option for any discs from the optical drive. 2. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to enter settings before...
... for updates. 3. Select your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your device. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Windows scans your country or region. 3. Follow the on ). 4. Remove any devices requiring drivers. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click the option for any discs from the optical drive. 2. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to enter settings before...
Power Management - Windows 7
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.... 1 Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to initiate Sleep after 15 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 30 minutes of inactivity when running on external power. When Sleep is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection...
.... 1 Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to initiate Sleep after 15 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 30 minutes of inactivity when running on external power. When Sleep is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into external power. Connect the computer to Hibernate after. 7. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Change the On battery setting to be calibrated more than once a month. Click the battery meter icon in use, but it charges faster when...
... sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into external power. Connect the computer to Hibernate after. 7. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Change the On battery setting to be calibrated more than once a month. Click the battery meter icon in use, but it charges faster when...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Click Save changes. Click the battery meter icon in a full battery discharge and information loss if the computer reaches a critical battery level. 1. Click Change advanced power settings. 5. Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is off . If the computer is fully charged and the battery light has turned off . 2. Step...
... - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Click Save changes. Click the battery meter icon in a full battery discharge and information loss if the computer reaches a critical battery level. 1. Click Change advanced power settings. 5. Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is off . If the computer is fully charged and the battery light has turned off . 2. Step...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... hard disk drive performance and reliability. Procedures for the SATA Advanced Host Controller (AHCI) Interface. Page 6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released to address known issues. Updates to SATA AHCI mode Using Sysprep with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for adding SATA drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation...
... hard disk drive performance and reliability. Procedures for the SATA Advanced Host Controller (AHCI) Interface. Page 6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released to address known issues. Updates to SATA AHCI mode Using Sysprep with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for adding SATA drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation...