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... e-mail alert notifications. registered trademarks of our products. 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. Click: Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for more...
... e-mail alert notifications. registered trademarks of our products. 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. Click: Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for more...
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... shortcuts that are used to start when you start programs, and the Start menu. ✎ The desktop of your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5 Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Opens the Intel Graphics window. Displays the status of your computer. Icon Name Norton...
... shortcuts that are used to start when you start programs, and the Start menu. ✎ The desktop of your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5 Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Opens the Intel Graphics window. Displays the status of your computer. Icon Name Norton...
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To see a list of ready-to-use programs or to install the device and any required drivers. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. Important updates to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be used until it is provided in the ...Locating and installing software Software on disc. Click Start, and then click All Programs. A list of a program to Help and Support. 14 Notebook Essentials Chapter 3: What's next? Click the name of programs is updated frequently by the hardware manufacturer to start the program. ■ Preloaded ...
To see a list of ready-to-use programs or to install the device and any required drivers. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. Important updates to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be used until it is provided in the ...Locating and installing software Software on disc. Click Start, and then click All Programs. A list of a program to Help and Support. 14 Notebook Essentials Chapter 3: What's next? Click the name of programs is updated frequently by the hardware manufacturer to start the program. ■ Preloaded ...
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...cable or DSL modem, and that the lights are on. ■ Disconnect and then reconnect all cables, and turn the wireless connection on (white). Notebook Essentials 19 If the wireless light is amber, press the wireless action key (f12) to turn the power off and then back on. ✎ ... then follow these suggestions if an external device does not function as expected, follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are on. ■ Be sure that the wireless router or access point is compatible with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the wireless...
...cable or DSL modem, and that the lights are on. ■ Disconnect and then reconnect all cables, and turn the wireless connection on (white). Notebook Essentials 19 If the wireless light is amber, press the wireless action key (f12) to turn the power off and then back on. ✎ ... then follow these suggestions if an external device does not function as expected, follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are on. ■ Be sure that the wireless router or access point is compatible with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the wireless...
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... DVD-R, or CD-R discs. 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 create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore...Recovery Manager software. ■ The computer must be created per computer. ■ Number each disc before inserting it in a safe place. Notebook Essentials 21 DVDs have finished creating the recovery discs. Follow the on-screen instructions. The next time you open Recovery Manager, you are ...
... DVD-R, or CD-R discs. 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 create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore...Recovery Manager software. ■ The computer must be created per computer. ■ Number each disc before inserting it in a safe place. Notebook Essentials 21 DVDs have finished creating the recovery discs. Follow the on-screen instructions. The next time you open Recovery Manager, you are ...
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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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... HP Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are disabled by the wireless action key (f12) or HP Wireless Assistant). The wireless...The computer has a wireless action key (f12), one or more wireless devices, and a wireless light. Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all wireless network devices are connected to a wireless network. Because the wireless devices...
... HP Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are disabled by the wireless action key (f12) or HP Wireless Assistant). The wireless...The computer has a wireless action key (f12), one or more wireless devices, and a wireless light. Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all wireless network devices are connected to a wireless network. Because the wireless devices...
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...Refer to use. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Identify the WLAN device from other devices. Before working...to improve the security of your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may add wireless networking capability to your network connection problem, be prompted for your computer: NOTE: Windows includes ...
...Refer to use. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Identify the WLAN device from other devices. Before working...to improve the security of your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may add wireless networking capability to your network connection problem, be prompted for your computer: NOTE: Windows includes ...
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...Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. You must be displayed. Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click... Troubleshoot problems and select the network you configure the WLAN, the software driver is protected by security. Cannot connect to a preferred wireless network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there ...
...Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. You must be displayed. Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click... Troubleshoot problems and select the network you configure the WLAN, the software driver is protected by security. Cannot connect to a preferred wireless network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there ...
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... from the Internet ● Create multimedia presentations using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the... back the sound. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. To check the record functions of personal injury,...
... from the Internet ● Create multimedia presentations using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the... back the sound. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. To check the record functions of personal injury,...
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8. Remove the optical drive from the optical drive. Remove the security screw from the optical drive bay. Optical drive 49 NOTE: A screw driver may be necessary to loosen the bracket holding the optical drive after the security screw is removed. 9.
8. Remove the optical drive from the optical drive. Remove the security screw from the optical drive bay. Optical drive 49 NOTE: A screw driver may be necessary to loosen the bracket holding the optical drive after the security screw is removed. 9.
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... and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to help you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is listed in the System area, click... 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 this device. 54 Chapter 4 Multimedia Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. The ...
... and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to help you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is listed in the System area, click... 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 this device. 54 Chapter 4 Multimedia Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. The ...
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... Screen resolution. 2. Right-click on an external display 1. 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 already selected. 4. Click OK. ◦ Disconnect external devices, such as the secondary...
... Screen resolution. 2. Right-click on an external display 1. 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 already selected. 4. Click OK. ◦ Disconnect external devices, such as the secondary...
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.... Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Then in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. NOTE: If you may need to delete. 5. Repeat for any devices requiring... drivers. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD 8 to uninstall and then reinstall (for example, DVD...
.... Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Then in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. NOTE: If you may need to delete. 5. Repeat for any devices requiring... drivers. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD 8 to uninstall and then reinstall (for example, DVD...
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... Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. To use Windows Update: 1. This feature can be set up Windows Update...you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Open your Web browser, go to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for software and driver downloads, type your computer after the ...
... Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. To use Windows Update: 1. This feature can be set up Windows Update...you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Open your Web browser, go to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for software and driver downloads, type your computer after the ...
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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. A USB drive can be sure that the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. Using...
...-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. A USB drive can be sure that the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. Using...
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...select your country or region. 2. Click your operating system. 5. Click Install now to your Web browser, go to install. 7. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of the device... additional information. 6. Open your computer. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to do this, click Download only to save the file to install the...
...select your country or region. 2. Click your operating system. 5. Click Install now to your Web browser, go to install. 7. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of the device... additional information. 6. Open your computer. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to do this, click Download only to save the file to install the...
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...complete as your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to protect your information regularly to help you experience system failure or instability....factory image if you with a solid-state drive (SSD) may not have been included for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new software and...
...complete as your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to protect your information regularly to help you experience system failure or instability....factory image if you with a solid-state drive (SSD) may not have been included for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new software and...