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HP Compaq nx8420 manuals available for free PDF download: Maintenance And Service Manual, Getting Started Manual, Getting Started, Quickspecs, User Manual, Hardware Manual, Setup Manual
HP Compaq nx8420 Maintenance And Service Manual (237 pages)
Hewlett-Packard Notebook PC Maintenance And Service Guide
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 4.61 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Specifications
6
1 Product Description
7
Features
8
Resetting the Computer
10
Power Management
11
External Components
12
Right-Side Components
14
Rear Panel Components
15
Left-Side Components
16
Top Components
21
Bottom Components
25
Design Overview
26
2 Troubleshooting
27
Computer Setup
27
Using Computer Setup
27
Selecting from the File Menu
28
Selecting from the Security Menu
29
Selecting from the Advanced Menu
30
Selecting from the Tools Menu
30
Troubleshooting Flowcharts
31
Flowchart 2.1—Initial Troubleshooting
33
Flowchart 2.2—No Power, Part
34
Flowchart 2.3—No Power, Part
35
Flowchart 2.4—No Power, Part
36
Flowchart 2.5—No Power, Part
37
Flowchart 2.6—No Video, Part
38
Flowchart 2.7—No Video, Part
39
Flowchart 2.9—No Operating System (Os) Loading
41
Flowchart 2.13—No os Loading, Diskette Drive
45
3 Illustrated Parts Catalog
53
Serial Number Location
53
Computer Major Components
54
Plastics Kit
68
Mass Storage Devices
70
Miscellaneous (Not Illustrated)
72
Sequential Part Number Listing
74
4 Removal and Replacement Preliminaries
83
Tools Required
83
Service Considerations
84
Plastic Parts
84
Cables and Connectors
84
Preventing Damage to Removable Drives
85
Preventing Electrostatic Damage
86
Packaging and Transporting Precautions
87
Workstation Precautions
88
Grounding Equipment and Methods
89
Typical Electrostatic Voltage Levels
90
5 Removal and Replacement Procedures
91
Serial Number
92
Disassembly Sequence Chart
93
Preparing the Computer for Disassembly
95
Hard Drive
96
Computer Feet
100
Optical Drive
101
External Memory Module
103
Bluetooth Module
106
Keyboard
108
Fan Assembly
113
Heat Sink
118
Processor
121
Internal Memory Module
123
RTC Battery
125
Touchpad
126
Mini Card Module
129
Switch Cover
132
Display Assembly
135
Top Cover
139
Modem Module
143
System Board
145
System Board Frame
152
Serial Connector Module
155
Usb/Audio Board
157
Hard Drives
164
System Dma
170
System Interrupts
171
System Memory Map
176
Screw Listing
177
Safeguarding Your Data
199
Backing up the System
200
Backing up Specific Files or Folders
200
Backing up the Entire Hard Drive
201
Scheduling Backups
203
Creating Recovery Discs
204
Performing a Recovery
205
Performing a Recovery from the Recovery Discs
205
Performing a Recovery from the Hard Drive
206
Initiating a Recovery in Windows
206
Recovery Partition
206
Connector Pin Assignments
221
Universal Serial Bus
222
External Monitor
224
Power Cord Set Requirements
227
Conductor Power Cord Set
227
General Requirements
228
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HP Compaq nx8420 Getting Started Manual (78 pages)
ProtectTools Security Manager software
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Laptop Accessories
| Size: 0.73 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
1 Introduction
7
Accessing the HP Protecttools Security Manager
8
Understanding Security Roles
8
Managing HP Protecttools Passwords
9
Chapter 1 Introduction
10
Creating a Secure Password
11
2 Smart Card Security for HP Protecttools
12
Initializing the Smart Card
13
Smart Card BIOS Security Mode
14
Enabling Smart Card BIOS Security Mode and Setting the Smart Card Administrator Password
15
Disabling Smart Card BIOS Security Mode
15
Changing the Smart Card Administrator Password
16
Setting and Changing the Smart Card User Password
17
Storing the Administrator or User Card Password
18
General Tasks
19
Updating BIOS Smart Card Settings
19
Selecting the Smart Card Reader
19
Changing the Smart Card PIN
19
Backing up and Restoring Smart Cards
20
Creating a Recovery File
20
Restoring Smart Card Data
21
Creating a Backup Smart Card
22
3 Java Card Security for HP Protecttools
23
General Tasks
24
Changing a Java Card PIN
24
Selecting the Smart Card Reader
24
Advanced Tasks (Administrators Only)
25
Assigning a Java Card PIN
25
Assigning a Name to a Java Card
26
Setting Power-On Authentication
26
Enabling Java Card Power-On Authentication and Creating an Administrator Java Card
27
Creating a User Java Card
28
Disabling Java Card Power-On Authentication
28
Backing up and Restoring Java Cards
29
Creating a Recovery File
29
Creating a Backup Java Card
30
Restoring Java Card Data
30
4 Embedded Security for HP Protecttools
31
Setup Procedures
32
Enabling the Embedded Security Chip
32
Initializing the Embedded Security Chip
33
Setting up the Basic User Account
34
General Tasks
35
Using the Personal Secure Drive
35
Encrypting Files and Folders
35
Sending and Receiving Encrypted E-Mail
35
Changing the Basic User Key Password
36
Advanced Tasks
37
Backing up and Restoring
37
Creating a Backup File
37
Restoring Certification Data from the Backup File
37
Changing the Owner Password
38
Resetting a User Password
38
Enabling and Disabling Embedded Security
38
Enabling Embedded Security after Permanent Disable
38
Permanently Disabling Embedded Security
38
Migrating Keys with the Migration Wizard
39
5 BIOS Configuration for HP Protecttools
40
General Tasks
41
Managing Boot Options
41
Enabling and Disabling System Configuration Options
42
Advanced Tasks
44
Managing HP Protecttools Settings
44
Enabling and Disabling Smart Card or Java Card Power-On Authentication Support
44
Enabling and Disabling Power-On Authentication Support for Embedded Security
45
Enabling and Disabling Automatic Drivelock Hard Drive Protection
46
Managing Computer Setup Passwords
46
Changing the Power-On Password
47
Setting the Power-On Password
47
Setting the Setup Password
47
Changing the Setup Password
48
Enabling and Disabling Power-On Authentication on Windows Restart
48
Enabling and Disabling Stringent Security
48
Setting Password Options
48
6 Credential Manager for HP Protecttools
50
Setup Procedures
51
Logging on to Credential Manger
51
Using the Credential Manager Logon Wizard
51
Logging on for the First Time
52
Registering Credentials
52
Registering Fingerprints
52
Registering a Java Card, Smart Card, Token, or Virtual Token
53
Setting up the Fingerprint Reader
53
Using Your Registered Fingerprint to Log on to Windows
53
Registering a USB Etoken
54
Registering Other Credentials
54
General Tasks
55
Creating a Virtual Token
55
Changing the Windows Logon Password
55
Changing a Token PIN
56
Managing Identity
56
Backing up an Identity
56
Clearing an Identity from the System
57
Restoring an Identity
57
Locking the Computer
58
Using Windows Logon
58
Logging on to Windows with Credential Manager
58
Adding an Account
59
Removing an Account
59
Using Single Sign on
59
Registering a New Application
59
Using Automatic Registration
60
Using Manual (Drag and Drop) Registration
60
Exporting an Application
61
Managing Applications and Credentials
61
Modifying Application Properties
61
Removing an Application from Single Sign on
61
Importing an Application
62
Modifying Credentials
62
Using Application Protection
63
Removing Protection from an Application
63
Restricting Access to an Application
63
Changing Restriction Settings for a Protected Application
64
Advanced Tasks (Administrator Only)
65
Specifying How Users and Administrators Log on
65
Configuring Custom Authentication Requirements
66
Configuring Credential Properties
66
Configuring Credential Manager Settings
67
Example 1-Using the "Advanced Settings" Page to Allow Windows Logon from Credential Manager
67
Example 2-Using the "Advanced Settings" Page to Require User Verification before Single Sign on
68
7 Device Access Manager for HP Protecttools
69
Starting Background Service
70
Simple Configuration
71
Device Class Configuration (Advanced)
72
Adding a User or a Group
72
Removing a User or a Group
72
Denying Access to a User or Group
72
Allowing Access to a Device Class for One User of a Group
72
Allowing Access to a Specific Device for One User of a Group
73
Glossary
74
Index
76
HP Compaq nx8420 Getting Started (68 pages)
Compaq Notebook PC
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 0.74 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
1 First-Time Setup
7
Identify Required Hardware
7
Set up the Computer
9
Step 1: Insert the Battery
10
Step 2: Connect the Computer to External Power
11
Step 3: Turn on the Computer
13
Step 4: Set up the Software
15
Step 5: Create Recovery Discs (Recommended)
16
2 Next Steps
17
Install Additional Hardware and Software
17
Identify and Install Hardware
17
Locate and Install Software
18
Protect the Computer
19
Protect the Computer from Viruses
19
Protect Your System Files
19
Protect Your Privacy
20
Protect the Computer from Power Surges
20
Use the Computer Safely
21
Connect to a Computer Network
23
Update Your Software
24
Locate the User Guides
24
Turn off the Computer Correctly
25
3 Troubleshooting
27
Troubleshooting Resources
27
Quick Troubleshooting
28
The Computer Is Unable to Start up
28
The Computer Screen Is Blank
29
Software Is Functioning Abnormally
30
The Computer Is Turned on but Not Responding
31
The Computer Is Unusually Warm
32
An External Device Is Not Working
33
The Home Wireless Network Connection Is Not Working
34
Help and Support Center
35
Customer Care
36
Prepare to Contact Customer Care
36
Contact Customer Care by E-Mail or Telephone
37
Notebook Tour
39
Top Components
40
Keys
41
Pointing Devices
42
Front Components
43
Rear Components
43
Right-Side Components
44
Left-Side Components
45
Bottom Components
46
B Connect to the Internet from Your Home
47
Choose an ISP
47
Use the New Connection Wizard
48
Choose the Type of Internet Connection
49
C Backup and Recovery
51
Safeguard Your Data
51
Back up the System
51
Back up Specific Files or Folders
52
Back up the Entire System
53
Back up Modifications Made to the System
54
Schedule Backups
55
Recover the System
56
Perform a Recovery
56
Create Recovery Discs (Recommended
57
Perform a Recovery
59
Performing a Recovery from the Hard Drive
59
Performing a Recovery from the Recovery Discs
59
500 D Specifications
61
Operating Environment
61
Rated Input Power
62
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HP Compaq nx8420 Getting Started Manual (61 pages)
HP Compaq nc8430 and nx8420 and nw8440 Notebook PC - Getting Started - Enhanced for Accessibility Windows Vista
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 2.96 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
1 First-Time Setup
6
Identify Required Hardware
6
Set up the Computer
8
Step 1: Insert the Battery
9
Step 2: Connect the Computer to External Power
10
Step 3: Turn on the Computer
12
Step 4: Set up the Software
14
Step 5: Create Recovery Discs (Recommended)
15
2 Next Steps
16
Install Additional Hardware and Software
16
Identify and Install Hardware
16
Locate and Install Software
17
Protect the Computer
18
Protect the Computer from Viruses
18
Protect Your System Files
18
Protect Your Privacy
19
Protect the Computer from Power Surges
19
Use the Computer Safely
20
Connect to a Computer Network
22
Update Your Software
23
Locate the User Guides
23
Turn off the Computer Correctly
24
3 Troubleshooting
25
Troubleshooting Resources
25
Quick Troubleshooting
26
The Computer Is Unable to Start up
26
The Computer Screen Is Blank
27
Software Is Functioning Abnormally
28
The Computer Is Turned on but Not Responding
29
The Computer Is Unusually Warm
30
An External Device Is Not Working
31
The Home Wireless Network Connection Is Not Working
32
Help and Support
33
Customer Care
33
Prepare to Contact Customer Care
34
Contact Customer Care by E-Mail or Telephone
34
Notebook Tour
35
Top Components
36
Keys
37
Pointing Devices
38
Front Components
39
Rear Components
39
Right-Side Components
40
Left-Side Components
41
Bottom Components
42
B Connect to the Internet from Your Home
43
Choose an ISP
43
Use the New Connection Wizard
44
Choose the Type of Internet Connection
45
C Backup and Recovery
46
Safeguard Your Data
46
Back up the System
47
Back up Specific Files or Folders
47
Back up the Entire Hard Drive
48
Back up Modifications Made to the System
49
Schedule Backups
50
Recover the System
51
Create Recovery Discs (Highly Recommended
52
Perform a Recovery
53
Performing a Recovery from the Hard Drive
54
Initiating a Recovery in Windows
54
Recovery Partition
54
500 D Specifications
55
Operating Environment
55
Rated Input Power
56
HP Compaq nx8420 User Manual (27 pages)
Notebook Tour
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 0.83 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
1 Components
3
Top Components
4
Lights
4
Pointing Devices
6
Buttons, Switches and Readers
8
Keys
10
Front Components
11
Rear Components
11
Right-Side Components
12
Left-Side Components
13
Bottom Components
15
Wireless Antennae
17
Additional Hardware Components
18
Labels
19
2 Specifications
21
Operating Environment
21
Rated Input Power
22
Index
23
HP Compaq nx8420 Quickspecs (40 pages)
Notebook PCs
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 0.74 MB
Table of Contents
Standard Features
3
Warranty
10
Technical Specifications
20
Configuration Utility
33
Additional Information
38
HP Compaq nx8420 Hardware Manual (20 pages)
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 0.32 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
1 Multimedia Hardware
3
Using the Optical Drive
3
Identifying the Installed Optical Drive
3
Inserting an Optical Disc
4
Removing an Optical Disc (with Power)
5
Removing an Optical Disc (Without Power)
6
Using the Audio Features
7
Using the Internal Microphone or Audio-In (Microphone) Jack
9
Using the Audio-Out (Headphone) Jack
9
Adjusting the Volume
10
Using the Video Features and S-Video-Out
11
Using the External Monitor Port
12
Using the S-Video-Out Jack
13
2 Multimedia Software
15
Identifying Preinstalled Multimedia Software
15
Installing Multimedia Software from a CD
16
(Select Models Only)
16
Using Multimedia Software
16
Preventing Playback Disruptions
17
Protecting the CD or DVD Write Process
17
Changing DVD Region Settings
18
Observing the Copyright Warning
19
HP Compaq nx8420 Setup Manual (15 pages)
Computer Setup
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 0.15 MB
Table of Contents
Product Notice
3
Table of Contents
5
1 Starting Computer Setup
7
2 Using Computer Setup
8
Navigating and Selecting in Computer Setup
8
Restoring Factory Settings in Computer Setup
9
3 Computer Setup Menus
10
File Menu
10
Security Menu
11
Diagnostics Menu
12
System Configuration Menu
12
Index
14
HP Compaq nx8420 User Manual (15 pages)
Hewlett-Packard Modem and Local Area Network User Guide
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 0.26 MB
Table of Contents
Product Notice
3
Table of Contents
5
1 Using the Modem (Select Models Only)
7
Connecting a Modem Cable
8
Connecting a Country-Specific Modem Cable Adapter
9
Selecting a Location Setting
10
Viewing the Current Location Selection
10
Adding New Locations When Traveling
11
Solving Travel Connection Problems
12
2 Connecting to a Local Area Network
13
Index
14
HP Compaq nx8420 User Manual (13 pages)
Routine Care
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 0.17 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
1 Hardware Maintenance
5
Battery Pack
6
Disposing of a Used Battery Pack
6
Touchpad and Keyboard
7
Display
7
Drives
8
Using Disk Defragmenter
8
Using Disk Cleanup
8
2 Regular Tune-Ups
9
3 Traveling and Shipping
10
Index
12
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