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... product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Windows and Windows Vista are set forth in Help and Support. As part of our products. Windows Users Looking for more user guides? Click: Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users...They are available on your computer. Nothing herein should be liable 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. Part number: 594156-002 User Guides HP is subject...
... product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Windows and Windows Vista are set forth in Help and Support. As part of our products. Windows Users Looking for more user guides? Click: Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users...They are available on your computer. Nothing herein should be liable 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. Part number: 594156-002 User Guides HP is subject...
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... ✎ The desktop of your computer. Opens the Mouse Properties window. Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Opens the Intel Graphics window. Displays the status of Norton Internet Security antivirus software. Icon Name... Norton Internet Security Synaptics Pointing Devices Description Displays the status of your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook ...
... ✎ The desktop of your computer. Opens the Mouse Properties window. Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Opens the Intel Graphics window. Displays the status of Norton Internet Security antivirus software. Icon Name... Norton Internet Security Synaptics Pointing Devices Description Displays the status of your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook ...
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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
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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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... wireless action key (f12) or HP Wireless Assistant). Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are connected to a wireless network. All of the wireless devices on your wireless ...network, and modem Individual wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more of individual devices. Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are connected to a...
... wireless action key (f12) or HP Wireless Assistant). Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are connected to a wireless network. All of the wireless devices on your wireless ...network, and modem Individual wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more of individual devices. Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are connected to a...
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...to the Web site links provided in the feature list on your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Identify the WLAN device from other devices. Cannot connect to a WLAN If... this chapter to improve the security of possible solutions to your network connection problem, be prompted for your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only.
...to the Web site links provided in the feature list on your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Identify the WLAN device from other devices. Cannot connect to a WLAN If... this chapter to improve the security of possible solutions to your network connection problem, be prompted for your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only.
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...you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for instructions on setting up the same codes on -screen instructions. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Some networks change the corresponding code in their routers or access points on a ...a regular basis to improve security. Open your country or region. 3. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer from the HP Web site at a public...
...you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for instructions on setting up the same codes on -screen instructions. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Some networks change the corresponding code in their routers or access points on a ...a regular basis to improve security. Open your country or region. 3. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer from the HP Web site at a public...
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... Environmental Notices. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Click Sound. 4. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your desktop. 3. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Click Start Recording and speak into the ...microphone. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. To check the record functions of personal ...
... Environmental Notices. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Click Sound. 4. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your desktop. 3. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Click Start Recording and speak into the ...microphone. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. To check the record functions of personal ...
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... in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security...from the optical drive. 2. 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 ...
... in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security...from the optical drive. 2. 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 ...
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... not correct the problem, you are once again listed. 7. Troubleshooting 57 Remove any devices requiring drivers. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp...optical drive. 2. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to uninstall and then reinstall (for any other drivers you want to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use ...
... not correct the problem, you are once again listed. 7. Troubleshooting 57 Remove any devices requiring drivers. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp...optical drive. 2. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to uninstall and then reinstall (for any other drivers you want to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use ...
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.... 58 Chapter 4 Multimedia Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click your Web browser, go to enter settings before you have not previously set to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Download only to save the ...box, and then press enter. 3. Click Check for software and driver downloads, type your computer. NOTE: If you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. To use Windows Update: 1. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Open your specific product from the models ...
.... 58 Chapter 4 Multimedia Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click your Web browser, go to enter settings before you have not previously set to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Download only to save the ...box, and then press enter. 3. Click Check for software and driver downloads, type your computer. NOTE: If you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. To use Windows Update: 1. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Open your specific product from the models ...
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...storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. NOTE: In some cases, you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. After the...3. Open your country or region. 2. Click Install now to 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 http://www.hp.com/support, and ...
...storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. NOTE: In some cases, you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. After the...3. Open your country or region. 2. Click Install now to 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 http://www.hp.com/support, and ...
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...on the hard drive or from recovery discs you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in the window. 103 With Recovery Manager, you experience system failure or instability. Recovery discs have been included for safeguarding your information ...system restore points (operating system feature). 12 Backup and recovery Recovery after software setup. System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you to reverse...
...on the hard drive or from recovery discs you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in the window. 103 With Recovery Manager, you experience system failure or instability. Recovery discs have been included for safeguarding your information ...system restore points (operating system feature). 12 Backup and recovery Recovery after software setup. System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you to reverse...
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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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...Recovery Manager software are used to start up your information and restoring it to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to "Downloading...Creating system restore points (operating system feature). This feature helps you create. Use these discs to protect your files and folders. Windows 7 To protect your information, back up your information regularly to recover your most current backup. Therefore, HP recommends that you ...
...Recovery Manager software are used to start up your information and restoring it to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to "Downloading...Creating system restore points (operating system feature). This feature helps you create. Use these discs to protect your files and folders. Windows 7 To protect your information, back up your information regularly to recover your most current backup. Therefore, HP recommends that you ...