Everytime I run an installation file, my screen sorta flashes/blacks out for a second then reappear with the installation notification (yes/no?) and the rest of the desktop/background dimmed. Has anyone encounter this. I have not used win7 before so this may be its default design, but I just found it quite annoying and abnormal.
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That is Windows 7 for you.. If too annoying, google how to turn off Windows 7 UAC controls. It's there for your safety... how often are you going to be installing after the first couple days?
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Hi I was able to solve my problem with the fingerprint reader and everything else seemed to work normally, except now i'm having video problems. *(For new readers, I did a clean install of Windows 7 Ultimate from Windows 7 Home Premium after backing up everything) I installed the device softwares for both Intel Graphis Media Accelarator HD and ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5450 from the back-up install files. Then, I tried out some of my games (Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Oblivion with many mods, Half-Life 2: Episode 2, etc.) and they worked just fine. But when I tried Hulu, I couldn't play any video whatsoever. First, the message, "viewer discretion advised" plays, then when it moves on to commercials or the actual content, everything would freeze for a second and the screen would turn black and I wouldn't be able to do anything. The first sound of the commercial of the video would be playing throughout the black screen. *(I've tried YouTube just in case and it works.) Help anyone?
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Got mine yesterday, thinking of doing a fresh install, can anyone make a list of every driver/program I'll need to make everything work like the webcam, fingerprint reader, touchpad, etc?
Is there a special driver for the switchable graphics?
Also, I can't find a driver for the bluetooth on HP's site. This is mainly why I am asking, because if they are missing one thing they might be missing other things that I won't remember need drivers. -
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abaddon4180 Notebook Virtuoso
As long as you order before July 30th you will be able to get it and you can either get a check or get it deposited into a Paypal account.
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Hello I'm having problems with streaming videos. I recently did a clean install of Windows 7 Ultimate from Windows 7 Home Premium. Games work fine with ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5450. But when I try to watch videos from websites, like Hulu.com, at the start of every video, it would cause my computer to crash; black screen, no response. Help please?
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I am thinking about EXCHANGING my dm4t (alsmot 2 weeks since delivery) for a new machine due to possible defect (screen lid closes tightly on the left side but not on the right). Has anyone had experience with how the process works? Thanks
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I've exchanged a couple dm3z's before.
What I did was contact tech support via email. They usually respond within 48 hours. They'll give you a number to call to return or exchange your computer. I believe it's something like 1-888-4747.. You can probably find the number online somewhere.
HP will send you a FedEx shipping label to your email (no fee for shipping it back btw). You have to pack all the items back in the box (the laptop and whatever else came with it), tape the label on, and get it to a FedEx location or have them pick it up. As soon as HP get word that FedEx has your package (usually doesn't take more than a couple days), your new exchange unit will start the building process. HP will also give you free priority shipping. -
Thanks for the info. Greatly appreciated. I hate to exchange a machine and waste resource but the defect is too obvious.
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Alright, I need help.
I did a fresh install, and installed all of the drivers on the HP page, but the one for the ethernet controller isn't working. When I install it, the device manager shows a "PCI Simple Communications Device" but it has no drivers. Also there are no drivers for the bluetooth on the HP site. -
once your install of new OS is completed, you install the Validity driver from ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp48501-49000/sp48509.exe.
then reboot. it is important.
once rebooted, install the HP SimplePass Identity Protection software from your Swsetup files. (C:\Swsetup) It's under HPSPIP folder. Then restart. you'll be able to set up your fingerprint reader!
After you're done with that, open Device Manager to update everything. I mean everything. (make sure to skip display devices, such as ATI mobility radeon and Intel graphics; do these at the end) Once you get to system devices, one of the PCI controllers and such will make your display to blink a couple of times. This is normal. Then proceed with the graphics devices. After that, I got the videos from internet working again! -
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I have a question for all HP dm4t owners. My laptop only seems to run on battery for an hour and half at the most. I purchased it 2 weeks ago and I've used it for 10 days exactly. The battery life was calibrated running the following programs:
Internet Explorer 8 with 2 tabs (1. Google Email and 2. HP support forum) and notepad.
Display adapter on Intel Graphics HD; power options on battery life.
Brightness at 50% throughout.
Power settings on Balanced: Battery.
here are the specs:
-intel core i5 CPU M540 2.53GHz
-4GB DDR3 system memory
-500 GB 7200RPM SATA HDD
-1GB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5450/Integrated Intel HD Graphics
-6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery (standard); which is advertised to last 6.5 hours
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im thinking about ordering this laptop... is the touchpad as bad as reviews say?
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abaddon4180 Notebook Virtuoso
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Hi I ordered a dm4t on the 25th of june and its the 1st of july today. I saw that hp relatively ships the order fast ! I am so frustrated its still in production. Is anyone undergoing the same thing??? Do you guys have any idea how many days its takes finish production? I dont want my laptop to get caught with the july4th order batch as it will be surely delayed.
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abaddon4180 Notebook Virtuoso
I have ordered 3 CTO laptops from HP in the past 2 months (dm4t, dv6z x2) and they all shipped exactly one week from the order date and the first two arrived 2 days after shipping.
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I see. I did completely format and reinstall Windows 7 though. I'm pretty sure I didn't backup anything except for on an external hard drive which I haven't even connected to my laptop since the format.
So if I'm not mistaken you had the same issue as me where where your HP dm4t would freeze under streaming videos sometimes?
What should I do now if my PCI connection/bridge driver is not found in my device manager? How do I update that? I don't think it's necessary to reformat again since I just did. Still having the video issues when the ATI chip is active. I'm hoping it's just a driver issue because my time is running out where I can return it and I would hate to be stuck with a brand new HP laptop with a hardware issue. -
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HP really isn't the best people to work with. I've had my fair share of HP Live Chats, emails with HP Total Care, HP Technical Support and such, but not one of them helped me in any ways. If you have problems with your dm4t, you're on your own. Or seek help from this forum. -
I'm having a problem when using my webcam on Yahoo Messenger. For some reason, it always lags. I've tried changing the settings on YM by choosing speed over quality, but no dice. And it's weird, coz it lags on MY computer, not just on the screen of the person I'm talking to. I've also already tried different versions of YM, but still, no luck.
Does anyone have any suggestions on what the problem might be, or possible solutions? I use YM a lot since most of my family and friends are on it (otherwise I'd use Skype -- webcam's fine there!), so I'm getting kinda upset over it. Is anyone else having any problems with their webcam? -
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So far, I had problems with my fingerprint reader (Validity Sensor VFS301, HP SimplePass Identity Protection), display adapters (ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5450 & Intel HD Graphics), HP Webcam (delayed visual/response), and screen turning black while streaming videos (YouTube, Hulu.com, etc.) And now, I think I've got everything working again. Even though the battery charges up faster than it discharges and my screen flickers every once in a while after closing the Internet Explorer 8, for now, my dm4t is working. -
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I probably should have said something earlier. I'm no expert programmer, just a lowly computer operator, but I do not suggest that a person should buy a brand new computer and immediately reformat it. One must research and get a hold of the drivers and such before you start. If something is not available, then you wait until you find it or it is available.
I bought this computer for some things that have drivers that are difficult to put back in place. the finger print reader comes to mind, it works and it is cool.
Do as you wish, its your hardware. But if you are not ready, wait, its OK, really.
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After formatting my hard drive, loading Win 7 64 bit, and most of the drivers from the HP site, I have gotten pretty much everything to work. The only thing I am having issues with is the streaming videos issue where everything goes black. I'm wondering if it's because the current HP ATI driver isn't running well with the latest version of Flash and there's a conflict. That's all I can think of since it never freezes doing other graphic intensive things like watch videos stored on the computer.
I contacted ATI about this and they said they don't support laptops with dual graphics cards. They said the best bet is to get the driver from HP, as the universal ATI Catalyst drivers don't support dual gpus. That's a shame then. I'm lead to believe ATI provides the drivers for HP who then has to compile the specific drivers to work as a dual gpu system.
I really hope I can fix this issue because it's the only thing turning me off from this laptop. Everything else is great. -
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I'm finding that the battery goes EXTREMELY quickly. After 45 minutes it goes from 100% to 70% power and all I'm doing is internet browsing. I'm on power saver mode.
This thing is supposed to get 6.5 hours (5 more accurately, of course), but if the above drain is accurate I'm only going to get 2 and a half hours. Pathetic! -
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get one from hp.com. the lcd lid leading edge cut my finger, checked bestbuy display dm4t, same thing, very sharp edge. bad quality....
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i turn off the fan alawys on option, now sometimes fan stops
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i want to know what is the speed of your wireless N? mine max out at 72mbps. I tried an USB wireless adapter and it reaches 300mbps. looks like built-in broadcom wireless N is crap.
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how to set up to show the battery remaining time?
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Someone mentioned this but I can't find the answer so I wanted to ask again. I can't see the visual output for the volume buttons on top of the keyboard and was wondering if there was a way to fix that.
Also, I put this laptop on hibernate and when I tried to get it to come back on, nothing happened. I saw the light from the power button and the F12 button turn on every 5 seconds as well as hear a small noise from the laptop every 5 seconds too, as if it was trying to turn on. It just kept doing that until I didn't know what to do and just removed the battery and put it back in. Only then did the computer turn on when I pressed the power button.
I am concerned because if this is a problem, I think I will have to return it. I hope you guys can help me, thanks!
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