HP Pavilion Dv2800 Verve Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

							Reinstalling software programs and drivers
If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is damaged, Recovery Manager
allows you to reinstall it.
NOTE:Software not provided with this computer must be reinstalled from the disc provided by the
manufacturer or downloaded from the manufacturers Web site.
NOTE:Before reinstalling the program, be sure it is fully uninstalled.
Recovery Manager replaces corrupted system files and reinstalls deleted system files within the program.
●In most cases, if the program you are reinstalling is still on your computer, the reinstallation process
does not affect your personal settings.
●In all cases, if a program has been deleted from your computer, the reinstallation process reinstalls
the program or utility to the factory image but cannot restore your personal settings.
Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers
1.Remove the program or driver:
NOTE:In some cases, drivers are not listed in the Programs and Features list. If the driver is not
listed, it does not need to be removed.
a.Select Start > Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program.
b.Right-click the program or driver you want to remove, and then click Uninstall.
2.Reinstall the program or driver:
a.Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager.
Recovery Manager opens.
b.Click Advanced Options.
c.Click either Software program re-installation or Hardware driver re-installation,
and then click Next.
d.Follow the on-screen instructions.
e.Restart the computer if prompted.
Reinstalling programs from discs
1.Insert the disc into the optical drive.
2.When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on the screen.
3.Restart the computer if prompted.
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							Performing a recovery
Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you experience system failure or
instability. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs that you create or from a dedicated recovery
partition on the hard drive.
NOTE:Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback
capabilities. If you have not already tried these features, try them before using Recovery Manager.
NOTE:Recovery Manager only recovers software that was preinstalled at the factory. Software not
provided with this computer must be reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer or downloaded
from the manufacturers Web site.
Recovering from the recovery discs
To restore the system from the recovery discs:
1.Back up all personal files.
2.Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer.
3.Follow the on-screen instructions.
Recovering from the partition on the hard drive
You can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from either the Start button or f11.
To restore the system from the partition, follow these steps:
1.Access Recovery Manager in either of the following ways:
●
Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager.
●Restart the computer and press f11 while the “Press  for recovery” message is displayed
on the screen. Then select Recovery Manager.
Recovery Manager opens.
2.Click Advanced Options.
3.Click System recovery, and then click Next.
4.Follow the on-screen instructions.
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							Deleting the recovery partition on the hard drive
The Recovery Manager Advanced Options menu provides the option of deleting the recovery partition,
which will increase space on the hard drive. Delete the recovery partition only if you have already created
recovery discs.
CAUTION:After you create the recovery discs, you can increase space on the hard drive by deleting
the recovery partition. However, doing this is not recommended. If you delete this partition, you will lose
any information that is on the partition, including Recovery Manager software. Thereafter, you must use
the recovery discs to access Recovery Manager software.
To delete the recovery partition:
1.If you have not already created recovery discs, create them now.
2.Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager.
Recovery Manager opens.
3.Click Advanced Options.
4.Click Remove recovery partition, and then click Next.
5.Follow the on-screen instructions.
Updating reinstalled software
After you perform a system recovery, connect to the Internet to update all reinstalled software.
To access update links for the operating system and other software provided on your computer:

Select Start > Help and Support.
To update optional software, follow the instructions provided by the software manufacturer. Some
programs include an update feature you can access from a Help button or menu within the program.
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Connector pin assignments
Audio-in (microphone)
PinSignal
1Audio signal in
2Audio signal in
3Ground
Audio-out (headphone)
PinSignal
1Audio out, left channel
2Audio out, right channel
3Ground
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							External monitor
PinSignal
1Red analog
2Green analog
3Blue analog
4Not connected
5Ground
6Ground analog
7Ground analog
8Ground analog
9+5 VDC
10Ground
11Monitor detect
12DDC 2B data
13Horizontal sync
14Vertical sync
15 DDC 2B clock
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							RJ-11 (modem)
PinSignal
1Unused
2Tip
3Ring
4Unused
5Unused
6 Unused
RJ-45 (network)
PinSignal
1Transmit +
2Transmit -
3Receive +
4Unused
5Unused
6Receive -
7Unused
8 Unused
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							S-Video-out
PinSignal
1S-VHS color (C) signal
2Composite video signal
3S-VHS intensity (Y) signal
4S-VHS color ground
5TV-CD
6S-VHS intensity ground
7 Composite video ground
Universal Serial Bus
PinSignal
1+5 VDC
2Data -
3Data +
4Ground
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Power cord set requirements
The wide range input feature of the computer permits it to operate from any line voltage from 100 to 120
volts AC or from 220 to 240 volts AC.
The 3-conductor power cord set included with the computer meets the requirements for use in the country
or region where the equipment is purchased.
Power cord sets for use in other countries or regions must meet the requirements of the country or region
where the computer is used.
Requirements for all countries or regions
The requirements listed below are applicable to all countries or regions:
●The length of the power cord set must be at least 1.5 m (5.0 ft) and no more than 2.0 m (6.5 ft).
●All power cord sets must be approved by an acceptable accredited agency responsible for evaluation
in the country or region where the power cord set will be used.
●T h e  p o w e r  c o r d  s e t s  m u s t  h a v e  a minimum current capacity of 10 amps and a nominal voltage rating
of 125 or 250 V AC, as required by each country or region’s power system.
●The appliance coupler must meet the mechanical configuration of an EN 60 320/IEC 320 Standard
Sheet C13 connector for mating with the appliance inlet on the back of the computer.
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							Requirements for specific countries or regions
Country/regionAccredited agencyApplicable note number
AustraliaEANSW1
AustriaOVE1
BelgiumCEBC1
CanadaCSA2
DenmarkDEMKO1
FinlandFIMKO1
FranceUTE1
GermanyVDE1
ItalyIMQ1
JapanMETI3
The NetherlandsKEMA1
NorwayNEMKO1
The Peoples Republic of ChinaCCC5
South KoreaEK4
SwedenSEMKO1
SwitzerlandSEV1
TaiwanBSMI4
The United KingdomBSI1
The United StatesUL2
1.The flexible cord must be Type HO5VV-F, 3-conductor, 1.0-mm² conductor size. Power cord set fittings (appliance coupler
and wall plug) must bear the certification mark of the agency responsible for evaluation in the country or region where it
will be used.
2.The flexible cord must be Type SPT-3 or equivalent, No. 18 AWG, 3-conductor. The wall plug must be a two-pole grounding
type with a NEMA 5-15P (15 A, 125 V) or NEMA 6-15P (15 A, 250 V) configuration.
3.The appliance coupler, flexible cord, and wall plug must bear a “T” mark and registration number in accordance with the
Japanese Dentori Law. The flexible cord must be Type VCT or VCTF, 3-conductor, 1.00-mm² conductor size. The wall plug
must be a two-pole grounding type with a Japanese Industrial Standard C8303 (7 A, 125 V) configuration.
4.The flexible cord must be Type RVV, 3-conductor, 0.75-mm² conductor size. Power cord set fittings (appliance coupler and
wall plug) must bear the certification mark of the agency responsible for evaluation in the country or region where it will be
used.
5.The flexible cord must be Type VCTF, 3-conductor, 0.75-mm² conductor size. Power cord set fittings (appliance coupler and
wall plug) must bear the certification mark of the agency responsible for evaluation in the country or region where it will be
used.
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Recycling
Battery
When a battery has reached the end of its useful life, do not dispose of the battery in general household
waste. Follow the local laws and regulations in your area for computer battery disposal.
Display
WARNING!The backlight contains mercury. Caution must be exercised when removing and handling
the backlight to avoid damaging this component and causing exposure to the mercury.
CAUTION:The procedures in this appendix can result in damage to display components. The only
components intended for recycling purposes are the liquid crystal display (LCD) panel and the backlight.
Careful handling must be exercised when removing these components.
NOTE:Materials Disposal. This HP product contains mercury in the backlight in the display assembly
that might require special handling at end-of-life. Disposal of mercury may be regulated because of
environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities, or see
the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) Web site at 
http://www.eiae.org.
This section provides disassembly instructions for the display assembly. The display assembly must be
disassembled to gain access to the backlight (1) and the liquid crystal display (LCD) panel (2).
NOTE:The procedures provided in this appendix are general disassembly instructions. Specific details,
such as screw sizes, quantities, and locations, and component shapes and sizes, can vary from one
computer model to another.
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