HP ProBook 6550b Manuals

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HP ProBook 6550b User Manual (181 pages)

HP ProBook 6555b: User Guide

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 6.89 MB

Table of Contents
5
1 Features

11
- Identifying Hardware
  11
  - Top Components
    11
    
    Touchpad
    11
    
    Lights
    13
    
    Buttons and Fingerprint Reader (Select Models Only)
    16
    
    Keys
    20
  - Front Components
    21
  - Right-Side Components
    22
  - Left-Side Components
    24
  - Rear Components
    25
  - Bottom Components
    26
  - Display Components
    27
  - Wireless Antennas (Select Models Only)
    28
  - Additional Hardware Components
    29
- Identifying the Labels
  29
2 Wireless, Modem, and Local Area Network

31
3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard

50
4 Multimedia

56
5 Power Management

74
6 Drives

90
- Identifying Installed Drives
  90
- Handling Drives
  90
- Improving Hard Drive Performance
  92
  - Using Disk Defragmenter
    92
  - Using Disk Cleanup
    92
- Using HP 3D Driveguard
  93
  - Identifying HP 3D Driveguard Status
    93
  - Using HP 3D Driveguard Software
    94
- Replacing a Hard Drive in the Hard Drive Bay
  95
- Replacing a Drive in the Upgrade Bay
  98
  - Removing the Protective Insert
    98
  - Replacing a Hard Drive
    98
  - Replacing an Optical Drive
    102
7 External Devices

105
- Using a USB Device
  105
  - Connecting a USB Device
    105
  - Removing a USB Device
    106
  - Using USB Legacy Support
    106
- Using a 1394 Device
  107
  - Connecting a 1394 Device
    107
  - Removing a 1394 Device
    107
- Using a Serial Device (Select Models Only)
  109
- Using External Drives
  110
  - Using Optional External Devices
    110
- Using a Docking Device
  111
8 External Media Cards

112
- Using Media Card Reader Cards
  112
  - Inserting a Digital Card
    112
  - Removing a Digital Card
    113
- Using Expresscards (Select Models Only)
  114
  - Configuring an Expresscard
    114
  - Inserting an Expresscard
    114
  - Removing an Expresscard
    115
- Using Smart Cards (Select Models Only)
  116
  - Inserting a Smart Card
    116
  - Removing a Smart Card
    116
9 Memory Modules

118
- Adding or Replacing a Memory Module in the Expansion Memory Module Slot
  119
- Upgrading a Memory Module in the Primary Memory Module Slot
  122
10 Security

126
- Protecting the Computer
  126
- Using Passwords
  127
  - Setting Passwords in Windows
    127
  - Setting Passwords in Computer Setup
    127
  - BIOS Administrator Password
    128
    
    Managing a BIOS Administrator Password
    129
    
    Entering a BIOS Administrator Password
    130
  - Using Computer Setup Drivelock
    130
    
    Setting a Drivelock Password
    131
    
    Entering a Drivelock Password
    132
    
    Changing a Drivelock Password
    133
    
    Removing Drivelock Protection
    134
  - Using Computer Setup Auto Drivelock
    134
    
    Entering an Automatic Drivelock Password
    134
    
    Removing Automatic Drivelock Protection
    135
- Using Computer Setup Security Features
  136
- Using Antivirus Software
  138
- Using Firewall Software
  139
- Installing Critical Updates
  140
- Using HP Protecttools Security Manager (Select Models Only)
  141
- Installing a Security Cable
  142
11 Software Updates

143
- Updating Software
  143
- Updating the BIOS
  145
  - Determining the BIOS Version
    145
  - Downloading a BIOS Update
    145
- Updating Programs and Drivers
  147
12 Backup and Recovery

148
- Backing up Your Information
  149
- Performing a Recovery
  151
13 Computer Setup

154
- Starting Computer Setup
  154
- Using Computer Setup
  154
  - Navigating and Selecting in Computer Setup
    154
  - Restoring Factory Settings in Computer Setup
    155
- Computer Setup Menus
  155
  - File Menu
    156
  - Security Menu
    156
  - System Configuration Menu
    157
14 Multiboot

161

HP ProBook 6550b User Manual (176 pages)

HP ProBook User Guide - Windows Vista

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 6.8 MB

Table of Contents
5
1 Features

11
- Identifying Hardware
  11
  - Top Components
    11
    
    Touchpad
    11
    
    Lights
    13
    
    Buttons and Fingerprint Reader (Select Models Only)
    16
    
    Keys
    20
  - Front Components
    21
  - Right-Side Components
    22
  - Left-Side Components
    24
  - Rear Components
    25
  - Bottom Components
    26
  - Display Components
    27
  - Wireless Antennas (Select Models Only)
    28
  - Additional Hardware Components
    29
- Identifying the Labels
  29
2 Wireless, Modem, and Local Area Network

31
3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard

49
4 Multimedia

55
5 Power Management

73
6 Drives

88
- Identifying Installed Drives
  88
- Handling Drives
  88
- Improving Hard Drive Performance
  90
  - Using Disk Defragmenter
    90
  - Using Disk Cleanup
    90
- Using HP 3D Driveguard
  91
  - Identifying HP 3D Driveguard Status
    91
  - Using HP 3D Driveguard Software
    92
- Replacing a Hard Drive in the Hard Drive Bay
  93
- Replacing a Drive in the Upgrade Bay
  96
  - Removing the Protective Insert
    96
  - Replacing a Hard Drive
    96
  - Replacing an Optical Drive
    100
7 External Devices

103
- Using a USB Device
  103
  - Connecting a USB Device
    103
  - Stopping and Removing a USB Device
    104
  - Using USB Legacy Support
    104
- Using a 1394 Device
  105
  - Connecting a 1394 Device
    105
  - Stopping and Removing a 1394 Device
    105
- Using a Serial Device (Select Models Only)
  106
- Using External Drives
  107
  - Using Optional External Devices
    107
- Using a Docking Device
  108
8 External Media Cards

109
- Using Media Card Reader Cards
  109
  - Inserting a Digital Card
    109
  - Stopping and Removing a Digital Card
    110
- Using Expresscards (Select Models Only)
  111
  - Configuring an Expresscard
    111
  - Inserting an Expresscard
    111
  - Stopping and Removing an Expresscard
    112
- Using Smart Cards (Select Models Only)
  113
  - Inserting a Smart Card
    113
  - Removing a Smart Card
    113
9 Memory Modules

115
- Adding or Replacing a Memory Module in the Expansion Memory Module Slot
  116
- Upgrading a Memory Module in the Primary Memory Module Slot
  119
10 Security

123
- Protecting the Computer
  123
- Using Passwords
  124
  - Setting Passwords in Windows
    124
  - Setting Passwords in Computer Setup
    124
  - BIOS Administrator Password
    125
    
    Managing a BIOS Administrator Password
    126
    
    Entering a BIOS Administrator Password
    127
  - Using Computer Setup Drivelock
    127
    
    Setting a Drivelock Password
    128
    
    Entering a Drivelock Password
    129
    
    Changing a Drivelock Password
    130
    
    Removing Drivelock Protection
    131
  - Using Computer Setup Auto Drivelock
    131
    
    Entering an Automatic Drivelock Password
    131
    
    Removing Automatic Drivelock Protection
    132
- Using Computer Setup Security Features
  133
- Using Antivirus Software
  135
- Using Firewall Software
  136
- Installing Critical Updates
  137
- Using HP Protecttools Security Manager (Select Models Only)
  138
- Installing a Security Cable
  139
11 Software Updates

140
- Updating Software
  140
- Updating the BIOS
  142
  - Determining the BIOS Version
    142
  - Downloading a BIOS Update
    142
- Updating Programs and Drivers
  144
12 Backup and Recovery

145
- Backing up Your Information
  146
- Performing a Recovery
  147
13 Computer Setup

150
- Starting Computer Setup
  150
- Using Computer Setup
  150
  - Navigating and Selecting in Computer Setup
    150
  - Restoring Factory Settings in Computer Setup
    151
- Computer Setup Menus
  151
  - File Menu
    152
  - Security Menu
    152
  - System Configuration Menu
    153
14 Multiboot

157

HP ProBook 6550b Maintenance And Service Manual (216 pages)

Notebook PC

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 7.1 MB

Table of Contents
5
1 Product Description

9
2 External Component Identification

22
- Identifying the Hardware
  22
- Top Components
  23
  - Display Components
    23
  - Keys
    24
  - Pointing Devices
    26
  - Buttons and Fingerprint Reader
    27
  - Lights
    30
- Front Components
  34
- Right-Side Components
  35
- Left-Side Components
  37
- Rear Components
  39
- Bottom Components
  40
3 Illustrated Parts Catalog

42
- Service Tag
  42
- Computer Major Components
  44
- Display Assembly Components
  57
- Cable Kit
  59
- Mass Storage Devices
  60
- Plastics Kit
  61
- Miscellaneous Parts
  62
- Sequential Part Number Listing
  63
4 Removal and Replacement Procedures

80
- Preliminary Replacement Requirements
  80
  - Tools Required
    80
  - Service Considerations
    80
    
    Plastic Parts
    80
    
    Cables and Connectors
    81
    
    Drive Handling
    81
  - Grounding Guidelines
    82
    
    Electrostatic Discharge Damage
    82
    
    Packaging and Transporting Guidelines
    83
    
    Workstation Guidelines
    83
    
    Equipment Guidelines
    84
- Component Replacement Procedures
  85
  - Service Tag
    85
  - Computer Feet
    86
  - Battery
    87
  - Sim
    88
  - Bluetooth Module
    89
  - Mass Storage Device
    91
  - Expansion Memory Module
    94
  - WLAN Module
    96
  - WWAN Module
    100
  - Optical Drive
    102
  - Keyboard
    104
  - Primary Memory Module
    108
  - RTC Battery
    110
  - Switch Cover
    111
  - Power Button Board
    113
  - Palm Rest
    115
  - Fan
    117
  - Heat Sink
    119
  - Processor
    121
  - Display Assembly
    124
  - Top Cover
    136
  - Smart Card Reader
    139
  - Expresscard Assembly
    141
  - Modem Module
    143
  - Speaker Assembly
    145
  - Bluetooth Module Cable
    147
  - Flash Media/1394 Board
    149
  - System Board
    151
  - Serial Connector and Cable
    156
  - Modem Module Cable
    158
5 Computer Setup

160
- Computer Setup in Windows 7
  160
  - Starting Computer Setup
    160
  - Using Computer Setup
    160
    
    Navigating and Selecting in Computer Setup
    160
    
    Restoring Factory Settings in Computer Setup
    161
  - Computer Setup Menus
    162
    
    File Menu
    162
    
    Diagnostics Menu
    163
    
    System Configuration Menu
    164
- Computer Setup in Windows Vista
  167
  - Starting Computer Setup
    167
  - Using Computer Setup
    167
    
    Navigating and Selecting in Computer Setup
    167
    
    Restoring Factory Settings in Computer Setup
    168
  - Computer Setup Menus
    169
    
    File Menu
    169
    
    Security Menu
    170
    
    Diagnostics Menu
    171
    
    System Configuration Menu
    172
- Computer Setup in Windows XP
  175
  - Starting Computer Setup
    175
  - Using Computer Setup
    175
    
    Navigating and Selecting in Computer Setup
    175
    
    Restoring Factory Settings in Computer Setup
    176
  - Computer Setup Menus
    177
    
    File Menu
    177
    
    Security Menu
    178
    
    Diagnostics Menu
    179
    
    System Configuration Menu
    180
6 Specifications

183
7 Backup and Recovery

190
- Windows 7 Backup and Recovery
  190
  - Backing up
    190
  - Recovering
    192
- Backup and Recovery in Windows Vista
  193
  - Overview
    193
  - Backing up Your Information
    193
  - Performing a Recovery
    194
  - Using the Windows Recovery Tools
    195
  - Using F11
    195
  - Using a Windows Vista Operating System DVD (Purchased Separately)
    196
- Backup and Recovery in Windows XP
  197
  - Overview
    197
  - Backing up Your Information
    197
  - Performing a Recovery
    198
    
    Recovering the Operating System and Programs
    198
    
    Recovering Your Information
    198
- Linux Backup and Recovery
  200
8 Connector Pin Assignments

201
- Audio-In (Microphone)
  201
- Audio-Out (Headphone)
  202
- External Monitor
  202
- Network)
  203
- Modem)
  203
- Serial (Select Models Only)
  204
- Universal Serial Bus
  204

HP ProBook 6550b Maintenance And Service Manual (208 pages)

Notebook PC

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 6.65 MB

Table of Contents
5
1 Product Description

9
2 External Component Identification

22
- Identifying the Hardware
  22
- Top Components
  23
  - Display Components
    23
  - Keys
    24
  - Pointing Devices
    26
  - Buttons and Fingerprint Reader
    27
  - Lights
    30
- Front Components
  33
- Right-Side Components
  35
- Left-Side Components
  36
- Rear Components
  38
- Bottom Components
  40
3 Illustrated Parts Catalog

42
- Service Tag
  42
- Computer Major Components
  44
- Display Assembly Components
  56
- Cable Kit
  58
- Mass Storage Devices
  59
- Plastics Kit
  60
- Miscellaneous Parts
  61
- Sequential Part Number Listing
  62
4 Removal and Replacement Procedures

73
- Preliminary Replacement Requirements
  73
  - Tools Required
    73
  - Service Considerations
    73
    
    Plastic Parts
    73
    
    Cables and Connectors
    74
    
    Drive Handling
    74
  - Grounding Guidelines
    75
    
    Electrostatic Discharge Damage
    75
    
    Packaging and Transporting Guidelines
    76
    
    Workstation Guidelines
    76
    
    Equipment Guidelines
    77
- Component Replacement Procedures
  78
  - Service Tag
    78
  - Computer Feet
    79
  - Battery
    80
  - Sim
    81
  - Bluetooth Module
    82
  - Mass Storage Device
    83
  - Expansion Memory Module
    86
  - WLAN Module
    88
  - WWAN Module
    92
  - Optical Drive
    94
  - Keyboard
    96
  - Primary Memory Module
    99
  - RTC Battery
    101
  - Switch Cover
    102
  - Power Button Board
    104
  - Palm Rest
    106
  - Touchpad
    108
  - Fan
    110
  - Heat Sink
    112
  - Processor
    115
  - Display Assembly
    117
  - Top Cover
    129
  - Smart Card Reader
    132
  - Expresscard Assembly
    134
  - Modem Module
    136
  - Speakers
    138
  - Bluetooth Module Cable
    140
  - Card Reader/Usb Board
    142
  - System Board
    144
  - Serial Connector and Cable
    148
  - Modem Module Cable
    150
5 Computer Setup

152
- Computer Setup in Windows 7
  152
  - Starting Computer Setup
    152
  - Using Computer Setup
    152
    
    Navigating and Selecting in Computer Setup
    152
    
    Restoring Factory Settings in Computer Setup
    153
  - Computer Setup Menus
    154
    
    File Menu
    154
    
    Diagnostics Menu
    155
    
    System Configuration Menu
    156
- Computer Setup in Windows Vista
  159
  - Starting Computer Setup
    159
  - Using Computer Setup
    159
    
    Navigating and Selecting in Computer Setup
    159
    
    Restoring Factory Settings in Computer Setup
    160
  - Computer Setup Menus
    161
    
    File Menu
    161
    
    Security Menu
    162
    
    Diagnostics Menu
    163
    
    System Configuration Menu
    164
- Computer Setup in Windows XP
  167
  - Starting Computer Setup
    167
  - Using Computer Setup
    167
    
    Navigating and Selecting in Computer Setup
    167
    
    Restoring Factory Settings in Computer Setup
    168
  - Computer Setup Menus
    169
    
    File Menu
    169
    
    Security Menu
    170
    
    Diagnostics Menu
    171
    
    System Configuration Menu
    172
6 Specifications

175
7 Backup and Recovery

182
- Windows 7 Backup and Recovery
  182
  - Backing up
    182
  - Recovering
    184
- Backup and Recovery in Windows Vista
  185
  - Overview
    185
  - Backing up Your Information
    185
  - Performing a Recovery
    186
  - Using the Windows Recovery Tools
    186
  - Using F11
    187
  - Using a Windows Vista Operating System DVD (Purchased Separately)
    188
- Backup and Recovery in Windows XP
  189
  - Overview
    189
  - Backing up Your Information
    189
  - Performing a Recovery
    190
    
    Recovering the Operating System and Programs
    190
    
    Recovering Your Information
    190
- Linux Backup and Recovery
  192
8 Connector Pin Assignments

193
- Audio-In (Microphone)
  193
- Audio-Out (Headphone)
  194
- External Monitor
  194
- Network)
  195
- Modem)
  195
- Serial (Select Models Only)
  196
- Universal Serial Bus
  196

HP ProBook 6550b Maintenance And Service Manual (204 pages)

Notebook PC

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 5.88 MB

Table of Contents
4
1 Product Description

8
2 External Component Identification

20
- Identifying the Hardware
  20
- Top Components
  21
  - Display Components
    21
  - Keys
    22
  - Pointing Devices
    24
  - Buttons and Fingerprint Reader
    25
  - Lights
    28
- Front Components
  31
- Right-Side Components
  32
- Left-Side Components
  34
- Rear Components
  36
- Bottom Components
  37
3 Illustrated Parts Catalog

39
- Service Tag
  39
- Computer Major Components
  41
- Display Assembly Components
  53
- Cable Kit
  55
- Mass Storage Devices
  56
- Plastics Kit
  57
- Miscellaneous Parts
  58
- Sequential Part Number Listing
  59
4 Removal and Replacement Procedures

74
- Preliminary Replacement Requirements
  74
  - Tools Required
    74
  - Service Considerations
    74
    
    Plastic Parts
    74
    
    Cables and Connectors
    75
    
    Drive Handling
    75
  - Grounding Guidelines
    76
    
    Electrostatic Discharge Damage
    76
    
    Packaging and Transporting Guidelines
    77
    
    Workstation Guidelines
    77
    
    Equipment Guidelines
    78
- Component Replacement Procedures
  79
  - Service Tag
    79
  - Computer Feet
    80
  - Battery
    81
  - Sim
    82
  - Bluetooth Module
    83
  - Mass Storage Device
    85
  - Expansion Memory Module
    88
  - WLAN Module
    90
  - WWAN Module
    93
  - Optical Drive
    95
  - Keyboard
    97
  - Primary Memory Module
    101
  - RTC Battery
    103
  - Switch Cover
    104
  - Power Button Board
    106
  - Palm Rest
    107
  - Fan
    109
  - Heat Sink
    111
  - Processor
    113
  - Display Assembly
    115
  - Top Cover
    127
  - Smart Card Reader
    130
  - Expresscard Assembly
    132
  - Modem Module
    134
  - Speaker Assembly
    136
  - Bluetooth Module Cable
    138
  - Flash Media/1394 Board
    139
  - System Board
    141
  - Serial Connector and Cable
    146
  - Modem Module Cable
    148
5 Computer Setup

150
- Computer Setup in Windows 7
  150
  - Starting Computer Setup
    150
  - Using Computer Setup
    150
    
    Navigating and Selecting in Computer Setup
    150
    
    Restoring Factory Settings in Computer Setup
    151
  - Computer Setup Menus
    151
    
    File Menu
    152
    
    Diagnostics Menu
    153
    
    System Configuration Menu
    154
    
    Computer Setup in Windows
    156
- Computer Setup in Windows Vista
  157
  - Starting Computer Setup
    157
  - Using Computer Setup
    157
    
    Navigating and Selecting in Computer Setup
    157
    
    Restoring Factory Settings in Computer Setup
    158
  - Computer Setup Menus
    159
    
    File Menu
    159
    
    Security Menu
    160
    
    Diagnostics Menu
    161
    
    System Configuration Menu
    162
- Computer Setup in Windows XP
  164
  - Starting Computer Setup
    164
  - Using Computer Setup
    164
    
    Navigating and Selecting in Computer Setup
    164
    
    Restoring Factory Settings in Computer Setup
    165
  - Computer Setup Menus
    166
    
    File Menu
    166
    
    Security Menu
    167
    
    Diagnostics Menu
    168
    
    System Configuration Menu
    169
6 Specifications

172
7 Backup and Recovery

179
- Windows 7 Backup and Recovery
  179
  - Backing up
    179
  - Recovering
    181
- Backup and Recovery in Windows Vista
  182
  - Overview
    182
  - Backing up Your Information
    182
  - Performing a Recovery
    183
  - Using the Windows Recovery Tools
    183
  - Using F11
    184
  - Using a Windows Vista Operating System DVD (Purchased Separately)
    185
- Backup and Recovery in Windows XP
  186
  - Overview
    186
  - Backing up Your Information
    186
  - Performing a Recovery
    187
    
    Recovering the Operating System and Programs
    187
    
    Recovering Your Information
    187
- Linux Backup and Recovery
  188
8 Connector Pin Assignments

189
- Audio-In (Microphone)
  189
- Audio-Out (Headphone)
  190
- External Monitor
  190
- Network)
  191
- Modem)
  191
- Serial (Select Models Only)
  192
- Universal Serial Bus
  192

HP ProBook 6550b Specification (42 pages)

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 0.44 MB

Operating System
7
Standard Features (Availability May Vary by Country)
9
Optional Features
13
Smart Card Reader
13
Primary Battery
14
Input/Output Devices
17
Standard Memory
18
Memory Upgrades
18
Internal Storage Device
19
Industry Standard
20
Ethernet Features
30
Receiver Sensitivity
34
Configuration Utility
34

HP ProBook 6550b Quickspecs (46 pages)

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 1.02 MB

HP ProBook 6550b Frequently Asked Questions Manual (25 pages)

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Table of Contents

1 Features

2 Wireless, Modem, and Local Area Network

3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard

4 Multimedia

5 Power Management

6 Drives

7 External Devices

8 External Media Cards

9 Memory Modules

10 Security

11 Software Updates

12 Backup and Recovery

13 Computer Setup

14 Multiboot

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1 Features

2 Wireless, Modem, and Local Area Network

3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard

4 Multimedia

5 Power Management

6 Drives

7 External Devices

8 External Media Cards

9 Memory Modules

10 Security

11 Software Updates

12 Backup and Recovery

13 Computer Setup

14 Multiboot

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