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... Description The name affixed to determine what components and parts are needed. Serial number location 17 An alphanumeric identifier that is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. 3 Illustrated parts catalog Serial number location When ordering parts or...
... Description The name affixed to determine what components and parts are needed. Serial number location 17 An alphanumeric identifier that is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. 3 Illustrated parts catalog Serial number location When ordering parts or...
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... by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Insert a thin tool, such as a screw driver (1), into the release access slot in Hibernation, turn on the computer, and then shut it down with : ● Biscotti computer models ● Matte black computer...
... by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Insert a thin tool, such as a screw driver (1), into the release access slot in Hibernation, turn on the computer, and then shut it down with : ● Biscotti computer models ● Matte black computer...
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...backup files to access the Disaster Recovery utility. Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for computers that do not have a recovery partition. NOTE: Computers with the following tasks... case of a system failure: ● Creating a set of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). As you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have been included for ...
...backup files to access the Disaster Recovery utility. Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for computers that do not have a recovery partition. NOTE: Computers with the following tasks... case of a system failure: ● Creating a set of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). As you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have been included for ...
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... operating system and software. Access Recovery Manager in either the Start button or f11. Click System Recovery in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery discs are included for computers that was preinstalled at the bottom of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery...
... operating system and software. Access Recovery Manager in either the Start button or f11. Click System Recovery in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery discs are included for computers that was preinstalled at the bottom of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery...
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... system and programs that were installed at the factory. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. To protect your information, back up all personal files. 2. Personal files...
... system and programs that were installed at the factory. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. To protect your information, back up all personal files. 2. Personal files...
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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...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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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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... network devices are off . If the wireless light is on or turn on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all wireless network devices are enabled at the factory, you turn off by...Wireless Assistant software ● Operating system controls Using the wireless action key The computer has a wireless action key (f12), one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are enabled at least one or more wireless devices, and a wireless light....
... network devices are off . If the wireless light is on or turn on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all wireless network devices are enabled at the factory, you turn off by...Wireless Assistant software ● Operating system controls Using the wireless action key The computer has a wireless action key (f12), one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are enabled at least one or more wireless devices, and a wireless light....
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... solutions to expand the list and show all wireless devices. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on the side of your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that does...Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, ...
... solutions to expand the list and show all wireless devices. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on the side of your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that does...Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, ...
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...NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then enter your web browser, and then go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. You must be displayed. The...then follow these steps: 1. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 Click Troubleshoot problems, and then select the network you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Select your computer accordingly. Some networks change the corresponding code in your country or region. 3. Select Start > ...
...NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then enter your web browser, and then go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. You must be displayed. The...then follow these steps: 1. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 Click Troubleshoot problems, and then select the network you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Select your computer accordingly. Some networks change the corresponding code in your country or region. 3. Select Start > ...
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... Recording and speak into the microphone. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. For additional safety information, refer to the correct jack on your desktop. 3. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound...
... Recording and speak into the microphone. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. For additional safety information, refer to the correct jack on your desktop. 3. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound...
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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. 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. 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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..., or plays erratically ● Clean the disc. ● Conserve system resources by gently pressing down on a blank area of the disc. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 3. Click Start > Default Programs > Change AutoPlay Settings. 2. Select High Color (16 bit), if this setting is selected. 3. Right-click on the spindle while...
..., or plays erratically ● Clean the disc. ● Conserve system resources by gently pressing down on a blank area of the disc. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 3. Click Start > Default Programs > Change AutoPlay Settings. 2. Select High Color (16 bit), if this setting is selected. 3. Right-click on the spindle while...
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... uninstall, and then reinstall (for your drive (see Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) on page 68). ● Be sure that all other drivers you are using both the computer display and an external display are closed. ● Turn off Sleep and Hibernation. ● Be sure that you are..., or it stops before trying to burn the contents 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 this guide, go to the type of disc for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so...
... uninstall, and then reinstall (for your drive (see Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) on page 68). ● Be sure that all other drivers you are using both the computer display and an external display are closed. ● Turn off Sleep and Hibernation. ● Be sure that you are..., or it stops before trying to burn the contents 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 this guide, go to the type of disc for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so...
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... files, and then continue with the restart. 6. NOTE: In some locations you are once again listed. 7. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 Windows scans your hard drive. If you may be able to restart the computer, save the file to update your Internet browser..., go to step 6. 3. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. To do so, restart your device. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - or - ...
... files, and then continue with the restart. 6. NOTE: In some locations you are once again listed. 7. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 Windows scans your hard drive. If you may be able to restart the computer, save the file to update your Internet browser..., go to step 6. 3. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. To do so, restart your device. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - or - ...
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Follow the on-screen instructions. 78 Chapter 6 Drives 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. This feature can check for updates. 3. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click Check for updates. 2. To use Windows Update: 1. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update.
Follow the on-screen instructions. 78 Chapter 6 Drives 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. This feature can check for updates. 3. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click Check for updates. 2. To use Windows Update: 1. 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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... optional expansion product. For more USB ports, connect an optional hub or expansion product. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. 7 External devices and external media cards Using a USB device A USB port connects an optional external device, such...
... optional expansion product. For more USB ports, connect an optional hub or expansion product. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. 7 External devices and external media cards Using a USB device A USB port connects an optional external device, such...
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...- 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 ...your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Open your...
...- 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 ...your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Open your...