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The only warranties for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers 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... Web. Nothing herein should be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Additional support and updates to change without notice. Windows Users Looking for more user guides? Click: Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for more user guides? HP ...
The only warranties for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers 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... Web. Nothing herein should be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Additional support and updates to change without notice. Windows Users Looking for more user guides? Click: Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for more user guides? HP ...
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...turn on your computer. 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 used to start when you start...antivirus software. Displays 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...
...turn on your computer. 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 used to start when you start...antivirus software. Displays 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...
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... Internet Security 7 O operating environment specifications 25 operating system, Windows 7 1 overheating, computer 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...off the 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
... Internet Security 7 O operating environment specifications 25 operating system, Windows 7 1 overheating, computer 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...off the 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
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... a disc does not begin, or 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...
... a disc does not begin, or 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...
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9 Security ...87 Protecting the computer ...87 Using passwords ...87 Setting passwords in Windows 88 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 88 Administrator password 89 Managing an administrator password 89 Entering an administrator password 89 Power-on password...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 107 When to create restore points 107 Create a...
9 Security ...87 Protecting the computer ...87 Using passwords ...87 Setting passwords in Windows 88 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 88 Administrator password 89 Managing an administrator password 89 Entering an administrator password 89 Power-on password...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 107 When to create restore points 107 Create a...
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... of individual devices. Indicates that one wireless device is on or turn on (white) when you can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). Using the wireless controls You can use the wireless action key (f12) to a wireless network. The wireless light... software ● Operating system controls Using the wireless action key The computer has a wireless action key (f12), one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all wireless network devices are connected to turn off the wireless devices simultaneously. Wired...
... of individual devices. Indicates that one wireless device is on or turn on (white) when you can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). Using the wireless controls You can use the wireless action key (f12) to a wireless network. The wireless light... software ● Operating system controls Using the wireless action key The computer has a wireless action key (f12), one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all wireless network devices are connected to turn off the wireless devices simultaneously. Wired...
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...and modem The listing for all adapters. 4. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for a WLAN device may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Before working your way through the sequence of possible solutions to your network connection problem, ...be prompted for your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of the original computer package, you want to use. Troubleshooting wireless ...
...and modem The listing for all adapters. 4. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for a WLAN device may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Before working your way through the sequence of possible solutions to your network connection problem, ...be prompted for your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of the original computer package, you want to use. Troubleshooting wireless ...
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... network icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your network device and attempts to reconnect to one of the WLAN device software for your computer, follow these steps: 1. Click ...Troubleshoot problems and select the network you configure the WLAN, the software driver is protected by security. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. If the WLAN device you are prompted for a network key or a...
... network icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your network device and attempts to reconnect to one of the WLAN device software for your computer, follow these steps: 1. Click ...Troubleshoot problems and select the network you configure the WLAN, the software driver is protected by security. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. If the WLAN device you are prompted for a network key or a...
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...programs (select models only) or receive FM radio signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on headphones, earbuds,...the device. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Select ...
...programs (select models only) or receive FM radio signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on headphones, earbuds,...the device. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Select ...
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...in the Device Manager utility. 1. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform ...the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for this ...
...in the Device Manager utility. 1. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform ...the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for this ...
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... DVD playing in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any other drivers you want to update your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the computer, and is also... display Use CyberLink PowerDVD 8 to uninstall and then reinstall (for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Windows scans your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. NOTE: If you want to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue ...
... DVD playing in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any other drivers you want to update your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the computer, and is also... display Use CyberLink PowerDVD 8 to uninstall and then reinstall (for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Windows scans your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. NOTE: If you want to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue ...
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... then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 58 Chapter 4 Multimedia Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Follow the on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of...
... then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 58 Chapter 4 Multimedia Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Follow the on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of...
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..., and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Open your Web browser, go to install the updated driver. Click your computer model number in the Search box...4. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. Select your hard drive. If prompted to download the driver and install it later. NOTE: In some cases, you may be able to do this, click Download only to save the file to your ...
..., and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Open your Web browser, go to install the updated driver. Click your computer model number in the Search box...4. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. Select your hard drive. If prompted to download the driver and install it later. NOTE: In some cases, you may be able to do this, click Download only to save the file to your ...
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... or instability. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your information and restoring it in the window. 103 Recovery discs have been included for computers that you create. Use these discs to protect your operating system and software. Tools...). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new software and data files, you with a solid-state drive (SSD) may not have a partition. System...
... or instability. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your information and restoring it in the window. 103 Recovery discs have been included for computers that you create. Use these discs to protect your operating system and software. Tools...). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new software and data files, you with a solid-state drive (SSD) may not have a partition. System...
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...31, 32 volume up 31, 32 administrator password creating 89 entering 89 managing 89 airport security devices 72 antennas 10 applications key, Windows 5 audio devices, connecting external 35 audio features 35 audio functions, checking 35 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 31 audio-out...69 copyright warning 45 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 66 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 34 D device drivers HP drivers 58 Windows drivers 58 Diagnostics menu 98 digital card defined 81 inserting 81 removing 82 stopping 82 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8 Digital Media ...
...31, 32 volume up 31, 32 administrator password creating 89 entering 89 managing 89 airport security devices 72 antennas 10 applications key, Windows 5 audio devices, connecting external 35 audio features 35 audio functions, checking 35 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 31 audio-out...69 copyright warning 45 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 66 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 34 D device drivers HP drivers 58 Windows drivers 58 Diagnostics menu 98 digital card defined 81 inserting 81 removing 82 stopping 82 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8 Digital Media ...
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...optical drive identifying 7 removing 48 using 39 optical drive light, identifying 7 P passwords administrator 89 power-on 89 set in Setup Utility 88 set in Windows 88 performing a recovery 108 ports external monitor 8, 36 HDMI 8, 37 USB 7, 8, 79 power connecting 62 conserving 69 power button, identifying 4 power... 12 troubleshooting disc burning 56 disc play 55 DVD movie play 56 external display 56 HP device drivers 58 optical disc tray 53 optical drive detection 54 Windows device drivers 58 turning off the computer 70 U unresponsive system 70 USB cable, connecting 79 USB devices connecting...
...optical drive identifying 7 removing 48 using 39 optical drive light, identifying 7 P passwords administrator 89 power-on 89 set in Setup Utility 88 set in Windows 88 performing a recovery 108 ports external monitor 8, 36 HDMI 8, 37 USB 7, 8, 79 power connecting 62 conserving 69 power button, identifying 4 power... 12 troubleshooting disc burning 56 disc play 55 DVD movie play 56 external display 56 HP device drivers 58 optical disc tray 53 optical drive detection 54 Windows device drivers 58 turning off the computer 70 U unresponsive system 70 USB cable, connecting 79 USB devices connecting...
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...the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for computers that you experience system failure or instability. Windows 7 To protect your information, back up your information regularly to protect... after software setup. 7 Backup and recovery Recovery after a system failure is listed in the window. As you add new software and data files, you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software...
...the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for computers that you experience system failure or instability. Windows 7 To protect your information, back up your information regularly to protect... after software setup. 7 Backup and recovery Recovery after a system failure is listed in the window. As you add new software and data files, you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software...