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Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. You can find them on your computer. As part of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. ©...Company, L.P. Subscription Services for more user guides? For more user guides? Click: Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on the Web. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Windows and...
Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. You can find them on your computer. As part of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. ©...Company, L.P. Subscription Services for more user guides? For more user guides? Click: Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on the Web. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Windows and...
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...the status of your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Opens the Intel Graphics window. Icon Name Norton Internet Security Synaptics ...Pointing Devices Description Displays the status of your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5 Opens the Mouse Properties window. It includes the notification area at the far right of the taskbar, icon shortcuts that are...
...the status of your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Opens the Intel Graphics window. Icon Name Norton Internet Security Synaptics ...Pointing Devices Description Displays the status of your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5 Opens the Mouse Properties window. It includes the notification area at the far right of the taskbar, icon shortcuts that are...
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...or external devices. Follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Software on the computer is connected to install the device and any required drivers. To install software from a disc, follow the on-screen instructions. ✎ Restart the computer if you are prompted to do...updating installed software, refer to start a program, follow these steps: 1. Click the name of a program to Help and Support. 14 Notebook Essentials Installing additional hardware and software Installing hardware To install additional hardware, such as the computer is provided in the following forms: ■...
...or external devices. Follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Software on the computer is connected to install the device and any required drivers. To install software from a disc, follow the on-screen instructions. ✎ Restart the computer if you are prompted to do...updating installed software, refer to start a program, follow these steps: 1. Click the name of a program to Help and Support. 14 Notebook Essentials Installing additional hardware and software Installing hardware To install additional hardware, such as the computer is provided in the following forms: ■...
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... follow these suggestions if an external device does not function as expected, follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are installed and updated. Notebook Essentials 19 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting An external device is not working as expected: ■ Turn on the device according to the information and the...
... follow these suggestions if an external device does not function as expected, follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are installed and updated. Notebook Essentials 19 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting An external device is not working as expected: ■ Turn on the device according to the information and the...
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...next time you open Recovery Manager, you are prompted to its original factory state if you experience serious system failure or instability. Notebook Essentials 21 Appendix A: Backup and recovery Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you ...the first time. ✎ Handle these discs after setting up your information ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can exit...
...next time you open Recovery Manager, you are prompted to its original factory state if you experience serious system failure or instability. Notebook Essentials 21 Appendix A: Backup and recovery Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you ...the first time. ✎ Handle these discs after setting up your information ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can exit...
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... 18 P performing a recovery 24 posture 8 power cord 8 power options 17 power specifications 25 power surges 8 power, turning on computer 17 privacy, protecting 8 R recovering a program or driver 21 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 25 recovering from the recovery discs 24 recovery discs 7, 21 Recovery Manager 24 recovery, system 21, 24 regulatory... computer 15 U unresponsive computer, troubleshooting 18 user guides 1 using system restore 23 V vents 18 vents, precautions 9, 18 viruses 7 W Windows 7 1 Windows Backup and Restore 23 30 Notebook Essentials
... 18 P performing a recovery 24 posture 8 power cord 8 power options 17 power specifications 25 power surges 8 power, turning on computer 17 privacy, protecting 8 R recovering a program or driver 21 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 25 recovering from the recovery discs 24 recovery discs 7, 21 Recovery Manager 24 recovery, system 21, 24 regulatory... computer 15 U unresponsive computer, troubleshooting 18 user guides 1 using system restore 23 V vents 18 vents, precautions 9, 18 viruses 7 W Windows 7 1 Windows Backup and Restore 23 30 Notebook Essentials
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... it stops before completion 56 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 57 A device driver must be reinstalled 57 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 58 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 58 5 Power management ...59 Setting power options ...59 Using power-saving states 59 Initiating and exiting Sleep...
... it stops before completion 56 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 57 A device driver must be reinstalled 57 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 58 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 58 5 Power management ...59 Setting power options ...59 Using power-saving states 59 Initiating and exiting Sleep...
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... menu 98 Diagnostics menu ...98 11 Software updates ...99 Updating the BIOS ...100 Determining the BIOS version 100 Downloading a BIOS update 101 Updating programs and drivers ...102 12 Backup and recovery ...103 Creating recovery discs ...104 Backing up your information ...105 Using Windows Backup and Restore 106 Using system restore points...
... menu 98 Diagnostics menu ...98 11 Software updates ...99 Updating the BIOS ...100 Determining the BIOS version 100 Downloading a BIOS update 101 Updating programs and drivers ...102 12 Backup and recovery ...103 Creating recovery discs ...104 Backing up your information ...105 Using Windows Backup and Restore 106 Using system restore points...
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...simultaneously. If the wireless light is on . Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all wireless devices are disabled in your wireless devices, not the status... of individual devices. Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to a wired network. Individual wireless devices can...
...simultaneously. If the wireless light is on . Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all wireless devices are disabled in your wireless devices, not the status... of individual devices. Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to a wired network. Individual wireless devices can...
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... includes the User Account Control feature to your network connection problem, be prompted for your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you want to expand... the network you have a problem connecting to the Web site links provided in the feature list on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only.
... includes the User Account Control feature to your network connection problem, be prompted for your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you want to expand... the network you have a problem connecting to the Web site links provided in the feature list on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only.
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...to improve security. The SSID and network key are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you enter into your computer to identify your ...for the latest software. Select your computer accordingly. If the WLAN device you are alphanumeric codes that you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Cannot connect to a preferred wireless network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there...
...to improve security. The SSID and network key are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you enter into your computer to identify your ...for the latest software. Select your computer accordingly. If the WLAN device you are alphanumeric codes that you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Cannot connect to a preferred wireless network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there...
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...> Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on your ...desktop. 3. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Audio 35 NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers ● Record sound using the internal microphone ...
...> Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on your ...desktop. 3. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Audio 35 NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers ● Record sound using the internal microphone ...
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Remove the security screw from the optical drive bay. Remove the optical drive from the optical drive. NOTE: A screw driver may be necessary to loosen the bracket holding the optical drive after the security screw is removed. 9. 8. Optical drive 49
Remove the security screw from the optical drive bay. Remove the optical drive from the optical drive. NOTE: A screw driver may be necessary to loosen the bracket holding the optical drive after the security screw is removed. 9. 8. Optical drive 49
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... is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Right-click the optical device listing to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. If you suspect ...optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to show all of the installed drives. 4. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed...
... is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Right-click the optical device listing to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. If you suspect ...optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to show all of the installed drives. 4. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed...
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..., or it stops before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this setting is not already selected. 4. Specify a primary display and a secondary display. Click OK. ◦ Disconnect...
..., or it stops before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this setting is not already selected. 4. Specify a primary display and a secondary display. Click OK. ◦ Disconnect...
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...Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. NOTE: If you may need to delete. 5. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you are once again listed. 7. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default... drivers for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. In the Device Manager window...
...Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. NOTE: If you may need to delete. 5. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you are once again listed. 7. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default... drivers for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. In the Device Manager window...
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... the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information.... 6. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 58 Chapter 4 Multimedia Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be prompted to do so, restart your country or region. 2. Open your Web browser, go to your specific product from the models...
... the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information.... 6. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 58 Chapter 4 Multimedia Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be prompted to do so, restart your country or region. 2. Open your Web browser, go to your specific product from the models...
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...-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing...
...-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing...
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...hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your computer. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. To do so, restart your ...in the Search box, and then press enter. 3. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to your hard drive. Click your operating system. 5. Open your Web browser, go to install. 7. When the list of the device. 102 Chapter ...
...hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your computer. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. To do so, restart your ...in the Search box, and then press enter. 3. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to your hard drive. Click your operating system. 5. Open your Web browser, go to install. 7. When the list of the device. 102 Chapter ...
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...data files, you to reverse undesirable changes to your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for computers ... complete as your operating system and software. Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have a recovery partition. With Recovery Manager, you can recover your important system files. ●...
...data files, you to reverse undesirable changes to your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for computers ... complete as your operating system and software. Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have a recovery partition. With Recovery Manager, you can recover your important system files. ●...