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Installing a BIOS update 140 Downloading and installing other software 141 System recovery ...1. 42 Safeguarding your information 142 Using System Restore ...142 Creating a restore point 142 Restoring to a restore ... 143 Repairing the operating system 144 Reinstalling the operating system 145 Back up your system 145 Reinstall the operating system 146 Reinstalling device drivers and other software 147 Update reinstalled software 147 14 Routine Care Hardware maintenance ...149 Battery pack ...150 Disposing of a used battery pack 150 TouchPad and keyboard ...151 Display...
Installing a BIOS update 140 Downloading and installing other software 141 System recovery ...1. 42 Safeguarding your information 142 Using System Restore ...142 Creating a restore point 142 Restoring to a restore ... 143 Repairing the operating system 144 Reinstalling the operating system 145 Back up your system 145 Reinstall the operating system 146 Reinstalling device drivers and other software 147 Update reinstalled software 147 14 Routine Care Hardware maintenance ...149 Battery pack ...150 Disposing of a used battery pack 150 TouchPad and keyboard ...151 Display...
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... page and the Internet. ENWW Keyboard 21 After you have set up your computer. ● Checkups for your Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your Internet or network services, the fn+f3 hotkey opens the Windows Internet Connection Wizard. Open a Web... (fn+f2) Press fn+f2 to open the Help and Support Center. Until you learn to use computer and Windows features. ● Updates for computer functionality. ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures. ● Links to HP support specialists. Open...
... page and the Internet. ENWW Keyboard 21 After you have set up your computer. ● Checkups for your Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your Internet or network services, the fn+f3 hotkey opens the Windows Internet Connection Wizard. Open a Web... (fn+f2) Press fn+f2 to open the Help and Support Center. Until you learn to use computer and Windows features. ● Updates for computer functionality. ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures. ● Links to HP support specialists. Open...
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... http://www.hp.com and click the software and drivers download link. 2. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your selection to an optional power source. ENWW Software updates 139 During the download and installation: Do not disconnect... note of the path to the location on the screen to identify the computer and access the BIOS update you are ready to download your hard drive. Identify the newest BIOS update that is running on the computer. Do not shut down the computer or initiate standby or hibernation. To...
... http://www.hp.com and click the software and drivers download link. 2. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your selection to an optional power source. ENWW Software updates 139 During the download and installation: Do not disconnect... note of the path to the location on the screen to identify the computer and access the BIOS update you are ready to download your hard drive. Identify the newest BIOS update that is running on the computer. Do not shut down the computer or initiate standby or hibernation. To...
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...want to the location on your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). In the left pane of the path to update. 3. NOTE Make a note of the Windows Explorer window: a. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the ... drive where the software will need to install the software. 4. Visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com and click the software and drivers download link. 2. Click My Computer and then your hard drive. Complete the installation by selecting Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 5. ...
...want to the location on your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). In the left pane of the path to update. 3. NOTE Make a note of the Windows Explorer window: a. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the ... drive where the software will need to install the software. 4. Visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com and click the software and drivers download link. 2. Click My Computer and then your hard drive. Complete the installation by selecting Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 5. ...
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..., you saved after that time. Click System Restore in the order described here. Follow the on-screen instructions. 142 Chapter 13 Software Update and Recovery ENWW For best results, attempt to an earlier state will not affect documents or e-mails that you can reverse the restoration.... system feature that you manually create restore points ● Before you change your system files and settings. You can cause your software, drivers, and operating system files at regular intervals and may create additional restore points when you add or extensively modify software or hardware. ●...
..., you saved after that time. Click System Restore in the order described here. Follow the on-screen instructions. 142 Chapter 13 Software Update and Recovery ENWW For best results, attempt to an earlier state will not affect documents or e-mails that you can reverse the restoration.... system feature that you manually create restore points ● Before you change your system files and settings. You can cause your software, drivers, and operating system files at regular intervals and may create additional restore points when you add or extensively modify software or hardware. ●...
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After you complete the reinstallation: ● You must reinstall all drivers required for computer functionality. ● To fully restore your system, you will also need to ● Reinstall all of your additional software. ● Update all the possible locations. ● Templates are stored by repairing the operating system as described in a window, toolbar...
After you complete the reinstallation: ● You must reinstall all drivers required for computer functionality. ● To fully restore your system, you will also need to ● Reinstall all of your additional software. ● Update all the possible locations. ● Templates are stored by repairing the operating system as described in a window, toolbar...
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... installation process is connected to the computer. To access update links for installing the drivers. Many applications include an update feature that you update all reinstalled software. After the drivers are reinstalled, you must reinstall any software you must reinstall drivers. Update reinstalled software It is not enabled: a. To update optional software, follow the instructions included with the...
... installation process is connected to the computer. To access update links for installing the drivers. Many applications include an update feature that you update all reinstalled software. After the drivers are reinstalled, you must reinstall any software you must reinstall drivers. Update reinstalled software It is not enabled: a. To update optional software, follow the instructions included with the...
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... and removes spyware. Create weekly and monthly reminders to help you to receive instant e-mail notification about product updates, software drivers, and creative ideas to back up files, update virus software, and perform hardware and software maintenance. Back up your files onto a CD-RW, DVD+RW..., or USB drive to protect against current security threats to a point before the computer encountered a problem. ● Create a PC ...
... and removes spyware. Create weekly and monthly reminders to help you to receive instant e-mail notification about product updates, software drivers, and creative ideas to back up files, update virus software, and perform hardware and software maintenance. Back up your files onto a CD-RW, DVD+RW..., or USB drive to protect against current security threats to a point before the computer encountered a problem. ● Create a PC ...
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...shut down the computer by using the power button, unplug the computer from obstructions while you suspect that ● All device connections are installed and updated. It is normal for at least 5 seconds. 3. Then be available on a CD included with the operating system. For compatibility information, refer ...extremely warm, it is an older one, is compatible with the device or on the Web site of the device manufacturer. ● The correct drivers are secure. ● The device is receiving electrical power. ● The device, especially if it may be called the Shut Down button, ...
...shut down the computer by using the power button, unplug the computer from obstructions while you suspect that ● All device connections are installed and updated. It is normal for at least 5 seconds. 3. Then be available on a CD included with the operating system. For compatibility information, refer ...extremely warm, it is an older one, is compatible with the device or on the Web site of the device manufacturer. ● The correct drivers are secure. ● The device is receiving electrical power. ● The device, especially if it may be called the Shut Down button, ...
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...Numerics 1394 cable 101 1394 devices connecting 101 description 101 software and drivers 101 stopping 101 1394 port 9, 101 802.11 device description 109... 65 audio-out (headphone) jack 7, 64, 65 B battery inserting into remote (ExpressCard version) 77 inserting into remote (PC Card version) 70 battery bay 10, 13 battery charge information 42 battery light 41, 43 battery light, identifying 5, 28 ... maintenance 150 battery pack release latch 10, 40 bays battery 10, 13 hard drive 10 BIOS update downloading 139 installing 140 BIOS version 138 blank computer screen 156 Bluetooth device 33, 109, 114 ...
...Numerics 1394 cable 101 1394 devices connecting 101 description 101 software and drivers 101 stopping 101 1394 port 9, 101 802.11 device description 109... 65 audio-out (headphone) jack 7, 64, 65 B battery inserting into remote (ExpressCard version) 77 inserting into remote (PC Card version) 70 battery bay 10, 13 battery charge information 42 battery light 41, 43 battery light, identifying 5, 28 ... maintenance 150 battery pack release latch 10, 40 bays battery 10, 13 hard drive 10 BIOS update downloading 139 installing 140 BIOS version 138 blank computer screen 156 Bluetooth device 33, 109, 114 ...
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... software 152 display image, switching 20, 22 maintenance 151 screen brightness hotkeys 20, 23 display release latch 6 drive media 33 drivers ExpressCards 95 PC Cards 92 drives caring for 49 IDE drive light 50 maintenance 152 optical 8 DVD region settings 87 E edge motion 18 eject button...keypad, embedded enabling and disabling 24 identifying 24 switching key functions 25 using 24 keypad, external num lock mode 25 using 20 HP Software Update 137 hubs 99 humidity specifications 14 G grounding methods 162 H hard drive displaying amount of free space 107 installing 52 maintenance 152 removing ...
... software 152 display image, switching 20, 22 maintenance 151 screen brightness hotkeys 20, 23 display release latch 6 drive media 33 drivers ExpressCards 95 PC Cards 92 drives caring for 49 IDE drive light 50 maintenance 152 optical 8 DVD region settings 87 E edge motion 18 eject button...keypad, embedded enabling and disabling 24 identifying 24 switching key functions 25 using 24 keypad, external num lock mode 25 using 20 HP Software Update 137 hubs 99 humidity specifications 14 G grounding methods 162 H hard drive displaying amount of free space 107 installing 52 maintenance 152 removing ...
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...43 M maintenance battery pack 150 battery pack disposal 150 Disk Cleanup 152 Disk Defragmenter 152 display 151 drives 152 hardware 149 HP Software Update 137 keyboard 151 TouchPad 151 media activity hotkeys 63 media controls, hotkeys 20, 23 Media Reader 9 Media Reader cards inserting 90 ... 127 QuickLock 125 Setup Utility 126 user 125 Windows 125 passwords, security 38 PC Card slot identifying 9 storing remote control 72 PC Card slot eject button 9 PC Cards description 92 inserting 93 removing 93 software and drivers 92 stopping 94 supported types 92 pointing devices. See TouchPad ports 1394 9, ...
...43 M maintenance battery pack 150 battery pack disposal 150 Disk Cleanup 152 Disk Defragmenter 152 display 151 drives 152 hardware 149 HP Software Update 137 keyboard 151 TouchPad 151 media activity hotkeys 63 media controls, hotkeys 20, 23 Media Reader 9 Media Reader cards inserting 90 ... 127 QuickLock 125 Setup Utility 126 user 125 Windows 125 passwords, security 38 PC Card slot identifying 9 storing remote control 72 PC Card slot eject button 9 PC Cards description 92 inserting 93 removing 93 software and drivers 92 stopping 94 supported types 92 pointing devices. See TouchPad ports 1394 9, ...
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... procedures 34 shutting down 34 slots Digital Media 9 ExpressCard 7 memory module 10 PC Card 9 security cable 9 SmartMedia (SM) 9, 89 SoftPaq 138 software 1394 101 abnormal behavior 156 antivirus 128 BIOS update 139 Bluetooth for Windows 114 critical updates 128 device driver reinstallation 147 Disk Cleanup 152 Disk Defragmenter 152 downloading/installing other software 141...
... procedures 34 shutting down 34 slots Digital Media 9 ExpressCard 7 memory module 10 PC Card 9 security cable 9 SmartMedia (SM) 9, 89 SoftPaq 138 software 1394 101 abnormal behavior 156 antivirus 128 BIOS update 139 Bluetooth for Windows 114 critical updates 128 device driver reinstallation 147 Disk Cleanup 152 Disk Defragmenter 152 downloading/installing other software 141...
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Advanced menu ...141 Tools menu ...141 13 Software Updates and Recovery Software updates ...143 HP Software Update ...143 Software updates and the HP Web site 144 Accessing computer information 144 Downloading a BIOS update 145 Installing a BIOS update 146 Downloading and installing other software 147 System recovery... Reinstalling the operating system 151 Back up your system 151 Reinstall the operating system 152 Reinstalling device drivers and other software 153 Update reinstalled software 153 14 Routine Care Hardware maintenance ...155 Battery pack ...156 Disposing of a used battery...
Advanced menu ...141 Tools menu ...141 13 Software Updates and Recovery Software updates ...143 HP Software Update ...143 Software updates and the HP Web site 144 Accessing computer information 144 Downloading a BIOS update 145 Installing a BIOS update 146 Downloading and installing other software 147 System recovery... Reinstalling the operating system 151 Back up your system 151 Reinstall the operating system 152 Reinstalling device drivers and other software 153 Update reinstalled software 153 14 Routine Care Hardware maintenance ...155 Battery pack ...156 Disposing of a used battery...
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... specifications. ● Answers to questions about using your computer. ● Tutorials to help you learn to use computer and Windows features. ● Updates for your Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your computer. ● Checkups for computer functionality. ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures...
... specifications. ● Answers to questions about using your computer. ● Tutorials to help you learn to use computer and Windows features. ● Updates for your Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your computer. ● Checkups for computer functionality. ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures...
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...may need to access this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your selection to the hard drive. b. ENWW Software updates 145 Visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com and click the software and drivers download link. 2. You will be downloaded. Follow ...the instructions on the computer. Identify the newest BIOS update that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen to identify the ...
...may need to access this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your selection to the hard drive. b. ENWW Software updates 145 Visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com and click the software and drivers download link. 2. You will be downloaded. Follow ...the instructions on the computer. Identify the newest BIOS update that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen to identify the ...
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... installation by selecting Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 5. NOTE After a message on your hard drive where the software will need to update. 3. NOTE Make a note of the Windows Explorer window: a. When the download is typically Local Disk C.) b. At the download area, select the ... Downloading and installing other software To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. Visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com and click the software and drivers download link. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. Using the hard drive path you recorded...
... installation by selecting Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 5. NOTE After a message on your hard drive where the software will need to update. 3. NOTE Make a note of the Windows Explorer window: a. When the download is typically Local Disk C.) b. At the download area, select the ... Downloading and installing other software To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. Visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com and click the software and drivers download link. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. Using the hard drive path you recorded...
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...earlier state will not affect documents or e-mails that you saved after that time. Follow the on-screen instructions. 148 Chapter 13 Software Updates and Recovery ENWW To safeguard your restoration, you add or extensively modify software or hardware. ● Periodically, whenever the system is a...the computer can reverse the restoration. Safeguarding your information Software or devices added to any restore point does not affect your software, drivers, and operating system files at regular intervals and may create additional restore points when you do not like the results of your...
...earlier state will not affect documents or e-mails that you saved after that time. Follow the on-screen instructions. 148 Chapter 13 Software Updates and Recovery ENWW To safeguard your restoration, you add or extensively modify software or hardware. ● Periodically, whenever the system is a...the computer can reverse the restoration. Safeguarding your information Software or devices added to any restore point does not affect your software, drivers, and operating system files at regular intervals and may create additional restore points when you do not like the results of your...
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...When reinstalling the operating system, be sure to reinstall the operating system. A screen shot is a copy of your additional software. ● Update all personal information, settings, and software on the screen. c. CAUTION To prevent the loss of all of your personal information, back up ...system: ● Purchase optional system backup software. ● Copy personal information to storage devices other locations, be sure to check all drivers required for computer functionality. ● To fully restore your system, you want to ● Reinstall all of an element on the computer...
...When reinstalling the operating system, be sure to reinstall the operating system. A screen shot is a copy of your additional software. ● Update all personal information, settings, and software on the screen. c. CAUTION To prevent the loss of all of your personal information, back up ...system: ● Purchase optional system backup software. ● Copy personal information to storage devices other locations, be sure to check all drivers required for computer functionality. ● To fully restore your system, you want to ● Reinstall all of an element on the computer...
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...menu item within the application. b. Update reinstalled software It is connected to the computer. To update optional software, follow the instructions included with the computer: 1. To reinstall drivers, use the Recoverydisc included with the software. Reinstalling device drivers and other software provided on the computer... enabled: a. Then type D:\SWSETUP\APPINSTL\SETUP.EXE where D indicates the optical drive. 3. To access update links for installing the drivers. While running Windows, insert the Recoverydisc into the optical drive. 2. Follow the on the settings you...
...menu item within the application. b. Update reinstalled software It is connected to the computer. To update optional software, follow the instructions included with the computer: 1. To reinstall drivers, use the Recoverydisc included with the software. Reinstalling device drivers and other software provided on the computer... enabled: a. Then type D:\SWSETUP\APPINSTL\SETUP.EXE where D indicates the optical drive. 3. To access update links for installing the drivers. While running Windows, insert the Recoverydisc into the optical drive. 2. Follow the on the settings you...