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... the product's hardware components. An alphanumeric identifier used to determine what components and parts are needed. The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Serial number location 17 The duration of the warranty period for the computer. Component (1) Product name (2) Serial number (s/n) (3) Part number...
... the product's hardware components. An alphanumeric identifier used to determine what components and parts are needed. The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Serial number location 17 The duration of the warranty period for the computer. Component (1) Product name (2) Serial number (s/n) (3) Part number...
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... bracket. Remove the battery (see Hard drive on the computer, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Insert a thin tool, such as a screw driver (1), into the release access slot in Hibernation, turn on page 43). Position the computer upside down the computer.
... bracket. Remove the battery (see Hard drive on the computer, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Insert a thin tool, such as a screw driver (1), into the release access slot in Hibernation, turn on page 43). Position the computer upside down the computer.
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...: In the event of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your most current backup. As 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 add new... software and data files, continue to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have a partition. Therefore, HP recommends downloading the Disaster Recovery utility SoftPaq, and then extract ...
...: In the event of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your most current backup. As 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 add new... software and data files, continue to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have a partition. Therefore, HP recommends downloading the Disaster Recovery utility SoftPaq, and then extract ...
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... To restore the system from the disc provided by pressing either of the screen. Click System Recovery in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery discs are included for recovery" message appears 2. Use these steps: 1. Access Recovery Manager in either the Start button or f11. Windows...
... To restore the system from the disc provided by pressing either of the screen. Click System Recovery in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery discs are included for recovery" message appears 2. Use these steps: 1. Access Recovery Manager in either the Start button or f11. Windows...
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The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. If possible, back up your important files from copies. NOTE: If you are permanently removed. CAUTION: Using f11 completely ... were installed at the factory. Then if the system fails, restore your files and folders. To recover the original hard drive image using f11: 1. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. Restart the computer, and then press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message appears on...
The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. If possible, back up your important files from copies. NOTE: If you are permanently removed. CAUTION: Using f11 completely ... were installed at the factory. Then if the system fails, restore your files and folders. To recover the original hard drive image using f11: 1. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. Restart the computer, and then press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message appears on...
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... 4 memory module 2 microphone 3 modem module 3 operating system 4 optical drives 3 pointing devices 4 ports 4 power requirements 4 processors 1 product name 1 security 4 serviceability 5 wireless 3 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 100 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 105 recovering from the recovery discs 105 recovery discs 100, 101 Recovery Manager 100, 104 recovery partition 100...
... 4 memory module 2 microphone 3 modem module 3 operating system 4 optical drives 3 pointing devices 4 ports 4 power requirements 4 processors 1 product name 1 security 4 serviceability 5 wireless 3 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 100 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 105 recovering from the recovery discs 105 recovery discs 100, 101 Recovery Manager 100, 104 recovery partition 100...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...Copying a CD, DVD, or BD 72 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD 73 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 74 Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 74 The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 74 A disc does not play automatically 75 A DVD ... completion 76 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 76 A device driver must be reinstalled 76 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 77 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 78 Using external drives ...79 Improving hard drive performance ...80 Using Disk Defragmenter 80 Using Disk Cleanup...
...Copying a CD, DVD, or BD 72 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD 73 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 74 Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 74 The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 74 A disc does not play automatically 75 A DVD ... completion 76 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 76 A device driver must be reinstalled 76 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 77 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 78 Using external drives ...79 Improving hard drive performance ...80 Using Disk Defragmenter 80 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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... Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more network devices are connected (or all of individual devices. Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more of your computer using these features: ● The wireless action key (f12) ● HP Wireless ...Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and 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 light and the ...
... Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more network devices are connected (or all of individual devices. Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more of your computer using these features: ● The wireless action key (f12) ● HP Wireless ...Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and 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 light and the ...
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...devices. For more information. 1. Refer to the Web site links provided in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all adapters. 4. In the System area, click...for a WLAN device may be sure that does not connect to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless ...
...devices. For more information. 1. Refer to the Web site links provided in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all adapters. 4. In the System area, click...for a WLAN device may be sure that does not connect to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless ...
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...www.hp.com/support. 2. The SSID and network key are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then enter your computer model number in the search box. 4. Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair...and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. If the WLAN device you are alphanumeric codes that you configure the WLAN, the software driver is protected by security. Some networks change the corresponding code in your country or region. 3. Select your computer accordingly. Click the option...
...www.hp.com/support. 2. The SSID and network key are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then enter your computer model number in the search box. 4. Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair...and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. If the WLAN device you are alphanumeric codes that you configure the WLAN, the software driver is protected by security. Some networks change the corresponding code in your country or region. 3. Select your computer accordingly. Click the option...
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..., refer to your computer, follow these steps: 1. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to match the corresponding jacks on your desktop. 3. Under Program Events, select any...
..., refer to your computer, follow these steps: 1. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to match the corresponding jacks on your desktop. 3. Under Program Events, select any...
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.... Insert the end of the disc. 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 paper clip until the disc...
.... Insert the end of the disc. 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 paper clip until the disc...
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... on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. A disc does not play automatically 1. Select Advanced Settings > Monitor tab. 3. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on a blank area of the desktop: 1. A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically...
... on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. A disc does not play automatically 1. Select Advanced Settings > Monitor tab. 3. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on a blank area of the desktop: 1. A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically...
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... any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to uninstall, and then reinstall (for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on any other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep... burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion ● Be sure that all other drivers you want to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Windows Media Player produces no sound or...
... any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to uninstall, and then reinstall (for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on any other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep... burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion ● Be sure that all other drivers you want to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Windows Media Player produces no sound or...
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... the computer, save the file to your computer. Click your device. Click Install now to step 6. 3. To do so, restart your drivers using the procedures in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. If prompted to do this, click Download only to use...the restart. 6. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to update your computer after the ...
... the computer, save the file to your computer. Click your device. Click Install now to step 6. 3. To do so, restart your drivers using the procedures in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. If prompted to do this, click Download only to use...the restart. 6. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to update your computer after the ...
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Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. To use Windows Update: 1. 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 Check for updates. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 78 Chapter 6 Drives This feature can check for updates. 3. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update.
Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. To use Windows Update: 1. 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 Check for updates. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 78 Chapter 6 Drives This feature can check for updates. 3. 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. To connect an external drive to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the risk...
...-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. To connect an external drive to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the risk...
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... the far right of the taskbar. 84 Chapter 7 External devices and external media cards NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. To add more information about device-specific software, refer to the manufacturer's instructions.
... the far right of the taskbar. 84 Chapter 7 External devices and external media cards NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. To add more information about device-specific software, refer to the manufacturer's instructions.
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... or - When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your country or region. 2. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Open your web browser, go to install. 7. Click Install now to step 6. 3. 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 http://www.hp.com/support, and then...
... or - When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your country or region. 2. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Open your web browser, go to install. 7. Click Install now to step 6. 3. 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 http://www.hp.com/support, and then...