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.... Opens the Mouse Properties window. Icon Name Norton Internet Security Synaptics Pointing Devices Description Displays the status of your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5 Displays the status of Norton Internet Security antivirus software. Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Opens the Intel Graphics window.
.... Opens the Mouse Properties window. Icon Name Norton Internet Security Synaptics Pointing Devices Description Displays the status of your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5 Displays the status of Norton Internet Security antivirus software. Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Opens the Intel Graphics window.
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... refer to start a program, follow these steps: 1. Some updates may affect the way the computer responds to Help and Support. 14 Notebook Essentials To access links for updating installed software, refer to optional software or external devices. Installing additional hardware and software Installing hardware To install...: ■ Preinstalled software. Click the name of ready-to-use programs or to install the device and any required drivers. This software cannot be provided with the computer may be used until it is installed. To locate and install a preloaded program or...
... refer to start a program, follow these steps: 1. Some updates may affect the way the computer responds to Help and Support. 14 Notebook Essentials To access links for updating installed software, refer to optional software or external devices. Installing additional hardware and software Installing hardware To install...: ■ Preinstalled software. Click the name of ready-to-use programs or to install the device and any required drivers. This software cannot be provided with the computer may be used until it is installed. To locate and install a preloaded program or...
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...For more information on the device according to the manufacturer's instructions. ■ Be sure that all device connections are installed and updated. Notebook Essentials 19 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting An external device is not working as expected: ■ Turn on wireless technology, refer to the information ..., click Network and Sharing Center, click Troubleshoot problems, and then follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are secure. ■ Be sure that the device is receiving electrical power. ■ Be sure that the device, especially if it...
...For more information on the device according to the manufacturer's instructions. ■ Be sure that all device connections are installed and updated. Notebook Essentials 19 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting An external device is not working as expected: ■ Turn on wireless technology, refer to the information ..., click Network and Sharing Center, click Troubleshoot problems, and then follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are secure. ■ Be sure that the device is receiving electrical power. ■ Be sure that the device, especially if it...
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...±R discs are not compatible with the following guidelines before you can restore your information and restoring it in a safe place. Notebook Essentials 21 DVDs have finished creating the recovery discs. To create a set of recovery discs: 1. Note the following tasks for ...Follow the on-screen instructions. If you use CDs, up your information ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you can exit the program before creating recovery discs: ...
...±R discs are not compatible with the following guidelines before you can restore your information and restoring it in a safe place. Notebook Essentials 21 DVDs have finished creating the recovery discs. To create a set of recovery discs: 1. Note the following tasks for ...Follow the on-screen instructions. If you use CDs, up your information ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you can exit the program before creating recovery discs: ...
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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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... enabled at the factory, so the wireless light is on or turn off . Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no wireless connections are available (or all of the wireless devices are off. Network (disconnected... are enabled at least one or more network devices are connected to turn on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected to a wireless network. Because the wireless devices are on the computer. Indicates that...
... enabled at the factory, so the wireless light is on or turn off . Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no wireless connections are available (or all of the wireless devices are off. Network (disconnected... are enabled at least one or more network devices are connected to turn on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected to a wireless network. Because the wireless devices are on the computer. Indicates that...
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...or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is not properly installed. Use the procedures in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the... driver for all adapters. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for the WLAN device is not installed correctly or...
...or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is not properly installed. Use the procedures in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the... driver for all adapters. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for the WLAN device is not installed correctly or...
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... their routers or access points on a secure network. Open your computer model number in the search box. 4. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your Web browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The SSID and network key are using was purchased ...the network icon is not displayed in the notification area after you wish to repair. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer, follow these steps: 1. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 To get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your ...
... their routers or access points on a secure network. Open your computer model number in the search box. 4. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your Web browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The SSID and network key are using was purchased ...the network icon is not displayed in the notification area after you wish to repair. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer, follow these steps: 1. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 To get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your ...
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Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Save the file to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. For ... headphones. To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Audio 35 NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Checking your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers ● Record sound...
Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Save the file to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. For ... headphones. To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Audio 35 NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Checking your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers ● Record sound...
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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. Optical drive 49 8.
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. Optical drive 49 8.
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.... 3. 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 hardware changes. Windows scans your system for this device. 54 Chapter 4 Multimedia Click Start > Control ... of the installed drives. 4. 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. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the...
.... 3. 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 hardware changes. Windows scans your system for this device. 54 Chapter 4 Multimedia Click Start > Control ... of the installed drives. 4. 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. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the...
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... burn the contents to Start > Help and Support. See the section "Selecting the right disc", for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this setting is not visible on any display designated as a printer, scanner, camera, or handheld device...
... burn the contents to Start > Help and Support. See the section "Selecting the right disc", for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this setting is not visible on any display designated as a printer, scanner, camera, or handheld device...
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... not correct the problem, you want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Remove any other drivers you may need to the type of driver you are once again listed. 7. Troubleshooting 57 Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. In the Device Manager window, click the ...arrow next to update your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for...
... not correct the problem, you want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Remove any other drivers you may need to the type of driver you are once again listed. 7. Troubleshooting 57 Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. In the Device Manager window, click the ...arrow next to update your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for...
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...Click Download only to save the file to do so, restart 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....box, and then press enter. 3. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Web browser, go to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Check for updates. 2. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 58 Chapter...
...Click Download only to save the file to do so, restart 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....box, and then press enter. 3. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Web browser, go to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Check for updates. 2. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 58 Chapter...
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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. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded...
...-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. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded...
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... folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Click the option for software and... driver downloads, type your hard drive. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. When the list of the device. 102 Chapter 11 Software updates NOTE: ...
... folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Click the option for software and... driver downloads, type your hard drive. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. When the list of the device. 102 Chapter 11 Software updates NOTE: ...
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... your system on the hard drive or 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). Tools provided by restoring the computer to maintain a reasonably current backup. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you reinstall a program or...
... your system on the hard drive or 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). Tools provided by restoring the computer to maintain a reasonably current backup. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you reinstall a program or...