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... before completion 91 A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 91 A device driver must be reinstalled ...91 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 92 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 92 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) ...93 Starting Setup Utility ...93 Using Setup Utility ...94 Changing the language of... menu 96 Diagnostics menu ...97 Appendix B Software updates ...98 Updating the BIOS ...99 Determining the BIOS version 99 Downloading a BIOS update 99 Updating programs and drivers ...100 ix
... before completion 91 A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 91 A device driver must be reinstalled ...91 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 92 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 92 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) ...93 Starting Setup Utility ...93 Using Setup Utility ...94 Changing the language of... menu 96 Diagnostics menu ...97 Appendix B Software updates ...98 Updating the BIOS ...99 Determining the BIOS version 99 Downloading a BIOS update 99 Updating programs and drivers ...100 ix
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...HP Wireless Assistant software on . Network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are connected to a wireless network. If the wireless light illuminates white, at least one wireless device is on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers...or more network devices are off . Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all wireless devices are connected to a wired network. Indicates that ...
...HP Wireless Assistant software on . Network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are connected to a wireless network. If the wireless light illuminates white, at least one wireless device is on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers...or more network devices are off . Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all wireless devices are connected to a wired network. Indicates that ...
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... with instant messaging programs. ● Stream radio programs (select models only) or receiving FM radio signals. ● Create or "burn" audio CDs. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to match the corresponding jacks on the computer. Select Start >Control Panel. 2. To check the record functions: 1. Cable connectors are normally color... sound in a setting free of background noise. 34 Chapter 4 Multimedia Audio The computer has a variety of audio features that allow you install all drivers required by the external device. Connecting external audio devices WARNING!
... with instant messaging programs. ● Stream radio programs (select models only) or receiving FM radio signals. ● Create or "burn" audio CDs. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to match the corresponding jacks on the computer. Select Start >Control Panel. 2. To check the record functions: 1. Cable connectors are normally color... sound in a setting free of background noise. 34 Chapter 4 Multimedia Audio The computer has a variety of audio features that allow you install all drivers required by the external device. Connecting external audio devices WARNING!
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...; DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive For more information about required software and drivers or to learn which computer port to the computer. 2. To disconnect a powered drive: 1. To connect an external drive to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the...
...; DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive For more information about required software and drivers or to learn which computer port to the computer. 2. To disconnect a powered drive: 1. To connect an external drive to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the...
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... 2.0 devices. A sound alerts you when the USB device is usually included with the device. NOTE: The first time a USB device is connected, the Installing device driver software message displays in the notification area at the far right of information or an unresponsive system, adhere to the instructions in "Removing a USB device...
... 2.0 devices. A sound alerts you when the USB device is usually included with the device. NOTE: The first time a USB device is connected, the Installing device driver software message displays in the notification area at the far right of information or an unresponsive system, adhere to the instructions in "Removing a USB device...
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... wireless networking is not properly installed. If no WLAN device is listed, either the 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 If you have an...
... wireless networking is not properly installed. If no WLAN device is listed, either the 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 If you have an...
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...separately, consult the manufacturer's website for the computer from the HP website at a public Internet chat room, contact the network administrator to improve security. Enter the current codes to the network. Reinstall the driver. The SSID and network key are alphanumeric codes that are...; For a network connected to your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for software and driver downloads. 4. Click Troubleshoot problems and select the network you want to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software: 1. Select your country or ...
...separately, consult the manufacturer's website for the computer from the HP website at a public Internet chat room, contact the network administrator to improve security. Enter the current codes to the network. Reinstall the driver. The SSID and network key are alphanumeric codes that are...; For a network connected to your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for software and driver downloads. 4. Click Troubleshoot problems and select the network you want to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software: 1. Select your country or ...
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... Panel > System and Security. 3. The computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software might be missing or corrupted. Insert the end of a CD, a DVD, or a BD 1. Press in the Device Manager utility by the edges and avoid...
... Panel > System and Security. 3. The computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software might be missing or corrupted. Insert the end of a CD, a DVD, or a BD 1. Press in the Device Manager utility by the edges and avoid...
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...the optical device listing to continue. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. To return to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for scratches. Windows scans your system for hardware changes. If you find scratches, treat the disc with filtered water and a lint-free ...stores. ● Disable Sleep before playing a disc. ● Be sure that you want to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scann for installed hardware and installs any loss of the installed drives. 5. Wipe from the center...
...the optical device listing to continue. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. To return to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for scratches. Windows scans your system for hardware changes. If you find scratches, treat the disc with filtered water and a lint-free ...stores. ● Disable Sleep before playing a disc. ● Be sure that you want to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scann for installed hardware and installs any loss of the installed drives. 5. Wipe from the center...
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.... 6. A DVD or BD playing in Device Manager. MediaSmart is also available from the HP website at http://www.hp.com. Remove any discs from the hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Windows Media Player produces no sound or...CD ROMs, Modems, and so on the computer, and is installed on ). 5. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Repeat for your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any other programs are closed. ●...
.... 6. A DVD or BD playing in Device Manager. MediaSmart is also available from the HP website at http://www.hp.com. Remove any discs from the hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Windows Media Player produces no sound or...CD ROMs, Modems, and so on the computer, and is installed on ). 5. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Repeat for your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any other programs are closed. ●...
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Click the option for Updates. 3. When the list of the device. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your specific product from the models listed. 4. This feature automatically checks for and installs updates for updates. 2. Click Start > All ...
Click the option for Updates. 3. When the list of the device. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your specific product from the models listed. 4. This feature automatically checks for and installs updates for updates. 2. Click Start > All ...
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...click Download only to save the file to step 6. 3. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers appears, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your specific product from the hard drive. Click Install now to install. 7. When prompted, ...click Save and then select a storage location on the hard drive that has an .exe extension (for software and driver downloads, type...
...click Download only to save the file to step 6. 3. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers appears, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your specific product from the hard drive. Click Install now to install. 7. When prompted, ...click Save and then select a storage location on the hard drive that has an .exe extension (for software and driver downloads, type...
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...includes a solid-state drive (SSD), a recovery partition might not be included. To check for the presence of the window. 101 HP recommends creating recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of system failure or instability. ● Backing up the ... system failure or instability. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature)-This feature helps you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature)-...
...includes a solid-state drive (SSD), a recovery partition might not be included. To check for the presence of the window. 101 HP recommends creating recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of system failure or instability. ● Backing up the ... system failure or instability. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature)-This feature helps you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature)-...
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critical battery level 46 critical updates, software 82 D device drivers HP drivers 92 Windows drivers 92 Diagnostics menu 97 digital card defined 71 inserting 71 removing 72 stopping 72 digital dual array microphones, identifying 30 Disk Cleanup software 61 Disk...Support key 25 Hibernation exiting 39 initiated during critical battery level 46 initiating 39 high-definition devices, connecting 35 hotkeys description 26 using 26 HP MediaSmart, starting 33 HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label 12 hubs 68 I icons Connection Manager 13 network 13, 86 wired network 13 wireless 13 integrated ...
critical battery level 46 critical updates, software 82 D device drivers HP drivers 92 Windows drivers 92 Diagnostics menu 97 digital card defined 71 inserting 71 removing 72 stopping 72 digital dual array microphones, identifying 30 Disk Cleanup software 61 Disk...Support key 25 Hibernation exiting 39 initiated during critical battery level 46 initiating 39 high-definition devices, connecting 35 hotkeys description 26 using 26 HP MediaSmart, starting 33 HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label 12 hubs 68 I icons Connection Manager 13 network 13, 86 wired network 13 wireless 13 integrated ...
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... Product Key 12 product name and number, computer 12 programs, updating 100 projector, connecting 35 public WLAN connection 17 R readable media 38 recovering a program or driver 101 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 105 recovering from the recovery discs 105 recovery discs 101, 102 Recovery Manager 101, 105 recovery partition 101...
... Product Key 12 product name and number, computer 12 programs, updating 100 projector, connecting 35 public WLAN connection 17 R readable media 38 recovering a program or driver 101 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 105 recovering from the recovery discs 105 recovery discs 101, 102 Recovery Manager 101, 105 recovery partition 101...
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... computer modem approval label 12 wireless certification labels 12 troubleshooting burning discs 91 device driver 91 disc play 89, 90 DVD movie play 90 external display 90 HP device drivers 92 optical disc tray 88 optical drive detection 88 Windows drivers 92 turning off the computer 51 U unresponsive system 51 USB cable, connecting 68...
... computer modem approval label 12 wireless certification labels 12 troubleshooting burning discs 91 device driver 91 disc play 89, 90 DVD movie play 90 external display 90 HP device drivers 92 optical disc tray 88 optical drive detection 88 Windows drivers 92 turning off the computer 51 U unresponsive system 51 USB cable, connecting 68...