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...Copying a CD, DVD, or BD 71 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD 72 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 73 Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 73 A disc does not play automatically 74 A DVD ... completion 75 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 75 A device driver must be reinstalled 75 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 76 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 77 Using external drives ...78 Improving hard drive performance ...79 Using Disk Defragmenter 79 Using Disk Cleanup...
...Copying a CD, DVD, or BD 71 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD 72 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 73 Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 73 A disc does not play automatically 74 A DVD ... completion 75 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 75 A device driver must be reinstalled 75 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 76 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 77 Using external drives ...78 Improving hard drive performance ...79 Using Disk Defragmenter 79 Using Disk Cleanup...
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... Configuration menu 101 Diagnostics menu ...101 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...103 Determining the BIOS version 103 Downloading a BIOS update 104 Updating programs and drivers ...105 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...107 Backing up your information ...108 Using Windows Backup and Restore 109 Using system restore points 110...
... Configuration menu 101 Diagnostics menu ...101 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...103 Determining the BIOS version 103 Downloading a BIOS update 104 Updating programs and drivers ...105 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...107 Backing up your information ...108 Using Windows Backup and Restore 109 Using system restore points 110...
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... software on . Individual wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows Control Panel). Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all wireless network devices are on the computer. The wireless light ...power state of the wireless devices on the computer. 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 turn on or turn on . Network (disconnected) Network...
... software on . Individual wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows Control Panel). Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all wireless network devices are on the computer. The wireless light ...power state of the wireless devices on the computer. 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 turn on or turn on . Network (disconnected) Network...
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... included with select computer models only. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in the feature list on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User ...
... included with select computer models only. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in the feature list on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User ...
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...to a WLAN, the network is protected by security. Click Troubleshoot problems, and then select the network you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is no network icon in the notification area, follow these...to make a connection on -screen instructions. Select your computer accordingly. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. The driver must change the SSID or network keys used in an office or at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then...
...to a WLAN, the network is protected by security. Click Troubleshoot problems, and then select the network you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is no network icon in the notification area, follow these...to make a connection on -screen instructions. Select your computer accordingly. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. The driver must change the SSID or network keys used in an office or at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then...
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... is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that you to your desktop. 3. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Click Sound. 4. Cable connectors are normally color-coded to the information provided... headset. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and then click the Test button. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Audio ...
... is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that you to your desktop. 3. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Click Sound. 4. Cable connectors are normally color-coded to the information provided... headset. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and then click the Test button. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Audio ...
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... on the paper clip until the disc tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it stops. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 NOTE: If the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it stops. 2. Troubleshooting drive and device... driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Hold the disc by gently pressing down on the drive bezel to release the ...
... on the paper clip until the disc tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it stops. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 NOTE: If the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it stops. 2. Troubleshooting drive and device... driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Hold the disc by gently pressing down on the drive bezel to release the ...
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...copying a disc, save the information on , press f4 one or more times to make the external display primary: a. Right-click on a blank area of driver you want to a new disc, and then burn from the optical drive. 2. Specify a primary display and a secondary display. CyberLink PowerDVD is inserted properly... it stops before trying to burn the contents to uninstall, and then reinstall (for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this guide, go to delete. A DVD playing in the System area, click Device Manager....
...copying a disc, save the information on , press f4 one or more times to make the external display primary: a. Right-click on a blank area of driver you want to a new disc, and then burn from the optical drive. 2. Specify a primary display and a secondary display. CyberLink PowerDVD is inserted properly... it stops before trying to burn the contents to uninstall, and then reinstall (for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this guide, go to delete. A DVD playing in the System area, click Device Manager....
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... you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your hard drive. Open your Internet browser, go to download the driver and install it later. If you may need to update your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was...want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the following sections. 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 use your computer model number in the search box, and then press enter. - If prompted...
... you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your hard drive. Open your Internet browser, go to download the driver and install it later. If you may need to update your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was...want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the following sections. 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 use your computer model number in the search box, and then press enter. - If prompted...
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To use Windows Update: 1. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to enter settings before you can be set to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click Check for updates. 2. This feature can check for updates. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update.
To use Windows Update: 1. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to enter settings before you can be set to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click Check for updates. 2. This feature can check for updates. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update.
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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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... 2.0 devices. To add more information about device-specific software, refer to the manufacturer's instructions. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. The computer has a USB port which is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of...
... 2.0 devices. To add more information about device-specific software, refer to the manufacturer's instructions. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. The computer has a USB port which is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of...
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...listed. 4. Click your operating system. 5. 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. 6. ...Updating programs and drivers 105 NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Open...
...listed. 4. Click your operating system. 5. 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. 6. ...Updating programs and drivers 105 NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Open...
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Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can recover your full factory image if you create. Recovery Manager works from a... Manager software feature). System restore points allow you should continue to back up your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition....
Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can recover your full factory image if you create. Recovery Manager works from a... Manager software feature). System restore points allow you should continue to back up your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition....
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... 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 country-specific modem cable adapter 24 critical battery level 56 critical updates, software 96 CyberLink PowerDVD 39 D device drivers HP drivers 76 Windows drivers 77 Diagnostics menu 101 digital card defined 86 inserting 86 removing 87 stopping 87 digital dual array microphone, identifying 36 Digital Media Slot, identifying...
... 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 country-specific modem cable adapter 24 critical battery level 56 critical updates, software 96 CyberLink PowerDVD 39 D device drivers HP drivers 76 Windows drivers 77 Diagnostics menu 101 digital card defined 86 inserting 86 removing 87 stopping 87 digital dual array microphone, identifying 36 Digital Media Slot, identifying...
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... 12 wireless certification labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 75 disc play 74 drive and device driver problems 73 DVD movie play 74 external display 75 HP device drivers 76 modem 26 optical disc tray 73 Windows device drivers 77 wireless connection problems 20 turning off the computer 63 U unresponsive system 63 USB cable...
... 12 wireless certification labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 75 disc play 74 drive and device driver problems 73 DVD movie play 74 external display 75 HP device drivers 76 modem 26 optical disc tray 73 Windows device drivers 77 wireless connection problems 20 turning off the computer 63 U unresponsive system 63 USB cable...