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... before completion 97 A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 98 A device driver must be reinstalled ...98 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 98 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 99 13 Changing QuickWeb settings Disabling and enabling QuickWeb 100 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility ...101...
... before completion 97 A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 98 A device driver must be reinstalled ...98 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 98 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 99 13 Changing QuickWeb settings Disabling and enabling QuickWeb 100 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility ...101...
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... Configuration menu 104 Diagnostics menu ...105 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...107 Determining the BIOS version 107 Downloading a BIOS update 107 Updating programs and drivers ...108 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...110 Backing up your information ...111 Using Windows Backup and Restore 112 Using system restore points 112...
... Configuration menu 104 Diagnostics menu ...105 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...107 Determining the BIOS version 107 Downloading a BIOS update 107 Updating programs and drivers ...108 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...110 Backing up your information ...111 Using Windows Backup and Restore 112 Using system restore points 112...
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... has a wireless action key (f12), one or more wireless devices, and one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are controlled through HP Wireless Assistant. Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected...
... has a wireless action key (f12), one or more wireless devices, and one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are controlled through HP Wireless Assistant. Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected...
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...the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on the computer. ● Be sure that allow you install all drivers required by the external device. Click Sound. 4. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Click Start ... recording, speak directly into the microphone. Audio 39 For additional safety information, refer to the correct jack on the computer: 1. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the Regulatory, Safety...
...the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on the computer. ● Be sure that allow you install all drivers required by the external device. Click Sound. 4. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Click Start ... recording, speak directly into the microphone. Audio 39 For additional safety information, refer to the correct jack on the computer: 1. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the Regulatory, Safety...
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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 use, refer to the computer. 2. To connect an external drive to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the risk...
...; 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 use, refer to the computer. 2. To connect an external drive to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the risk...
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... 8 External devices For more USB ports, connect an optional hub or optional expansion product. NOTE: The first time a USB device is connected, the "Installing device driver software" message is detected. Some USB devices might require additional support software, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices.
... 8 External devices For more USB ports, connect an optional hub or optional expansion product. NOTE: The first time a USB device is connected, the "Installing device driver software" message is detected. Some USB devices might require additional support software, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices.
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... LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. Identify the WLAN device from other devices If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not listed in the feature list on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support... device might be sure that the integrated 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. If no WLAN device is properly installed on the computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature...
... LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. Identify the WLAN device from other devices If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not listed in the feature list on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support... device might be sure that the integrated 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. If no WLAN device is properly installed on the computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature...
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.... Some networks change the SSID or network keys used in an office or at http://www.hp.com. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Reinstall the driver. If the WLAN device was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for a network key...a WLAN, the network is protected by security. For the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads. 4. To find the codes: ● For a network connected to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open a Web browser and go to your country or region. 3.
.... Some networks change the SSID or network keys used in an office or at http://www.hp.com. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Reinstall the driver. If the WLAN device was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for a network key...a WLAN, the network is protected by security. For the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads. 4. To find the codes: ● For a network connected to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open a Web browser and go to your country or region. 3.
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... the Device Manager window, clicking the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall The computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD drive 95 Hold the disc by : 1. 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. NOTE: If the tray is listed in a protective case. In the System area, clicking Device Manager. 4. If you ...
... the Device Manager window, clicking the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall The computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD drive 95 Hold the disc by : 1. 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. NOTE: If the tray is listed in a protective case. In the System area, clicking Device Manager. 4. If you ...
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...disc. If this setting is clean. Right-clicking on a blank area of color while watching a movie if you should not notice any required drivers. ● Click Properties to verify that the disc is not already selected. 4. After clicking No, the computer might need to 16-bit ... device is working properly. ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to playing the disc, click the Play button in better playback performance. ◦ Change desktop color properties. Disconnecting these Plug and...
...disc. If this setting is clean. Right-clicking on a blank area of color while watching a movie if you should not notice any required drivers. ● Click Properties to verify that the disc is not already selected. 4. After clicking No, the computer might need to 16-bit ... device is working properly. ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to playing the disc, click the Play button in better playback performance. ◦ Change desktop color properties. Disconnecting these Plug and...
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... available from the models listed. 4. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Click the option for any other drivers you want to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your specific product from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Right-click the device listing and click ...DVD or BD. MediaSmart is installed on ). 5. Click your country or region. 2. Try running the program again. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 3. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for hardware changes.
... available from the models listed. 4. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Click the option for any other drivers you want to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your specific product from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Right-click the device listing and click ...DVD or BD. MediaSmart is installed on ). 5. Click your country or region. 2. Try running the program again. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 3. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for hardware changes.
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... > Windows Update. Click Download only to save the file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. A device driver must be reinstalled 99 If prompted, restart the computer after the installation is downloaded... select a storage location on -screen instructions. or - After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to enter settings before checking for updates. 2. 5. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, a ...
... > Windows Update. Click Download only to save the file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. A device driver must be reinstalled 99 If prompted, restart the computer after the installation is downloaded... select a storage location on -screen instructions. or - After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to enter settings before checking for updates. 2. 5. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, a ...
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...drive path recorded earlier, open a window containing additional information. 6. Select the operating system. 5. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your specific product from the hard drive. The hard drive designation is complete, and then verify the operation...Computer. 2. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, delete the downloaded file from the models listed. 4. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. When the list of the device. 108 Appendix B Software updates NOTE: If you...
...drive path recorded earlier, open a window containing additional information. 6. Select the operating system. 5. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your specific product from the hard drive. The hard drive designation is complete, and then verify the operation...Computer. 2. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, delete the downloaded file from the models listed. 4. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. When the list of the device. 108 Appendix B Software updates NOTE: If you...
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...Creating system restore points (operating system feature)-System restore points reverse undesirable changes to the computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up your information regularly to protect your information and restoring it in case of... software feature)-Recovery discs are designed 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...
...Creating system restore points (operating system feature)-System restore points reverse undesirable changes to the computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up your information regularly to protect your information and restoring it in case of... software feature)-Recovery discs are designed 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...
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...fn key, identifying 8, 31 full system recovery 109 function keys, identifying 8 G graphic modes, switching 55 H hard drive external 65 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 67 installing 70 hard drive bay, identifying 11 hard drive self test 105 hard drive, replacing 69 HDMI port ...Windows logo 8 116 Index cord, power 14 corporate WLAN connection 21 critical battery level 51 critical updates, software 88 D device drivers HP drivers 98 Windows drivers 99 Diagnostics menu 105 digital card defined 76 inserting 76 removing 77 stopping 77 digital dual array microphones, identifying 34 Disk Cleanup...
...fn key, identifying 8, 31 full system recovery 109 function keys, identifying 8 G graphic modes, switching 55 H hard drive external 65 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 67 installing 70 hard drive bay, identifying 11 hard drive self test 105 hard drive, replacing 69 HDMI port ...Windows logo 8 116 Index cord, power 14 corporate WLAN connection 21 critical battery level 51 critical updates, software 88 D device drivers HP drivers 98 Windows drivers 99 Diagnostics menu 105 digital card defined 76 inserting 76 removing 77 stopping 77 digital dual array microphones, identifying 34 Disk Cleanup...
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L labels Bluetooth 15 HP Mobile Broadband Module 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 regulatory 15 service tag 15 wireless certification 15 WLAN 15 LAN Power Saving 104 language support ... 15 product name and number, computer 15 programs, updating 108 projector, connecting 40 public WLAN connection 21 Q QuickLock 83 R readable media 43 recovering a program or driver 109 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 113 recovering from the recovery discs 113 recovery discs 109, 110 Recovery Manager 109, 113 recovery partition 109...
L labels Bluetooth 15 HP Mobile Broadband Module 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 regulatory 15 service tag 15 wireless certification 15 WLAN 15 LAN Power Saving 104 language support ... 15 product name and number, computer 15 programs, updating 108 projector, connecting 40 public WLAN connection 21 Q QuickLock 83 R readable media 43 recovering a program or driver 109 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 113 recovering from the recovery discs 113 recovery discs 109, 110 Recovery Manager 109, 113 recovery partition 109...
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... 24 traveling with the computer wireless certification labels 15 troubleshooting burning discs 97 device driver 98 disc play 96, 97 DVD movie play 97 external display 97 HP device drivers 98 optical disc tray 94 optical drive detection 95 Windows drivers 99 turning off the computer 55 U unresponsive system 55 USB cable, connecting 72...
... 24 traveling with the computer wireless certification labels 15 troubleshooting burning discs 97 device driver 98 disc play 96, 97 DVD movie play 97 external display 97 HP device drivers 98 optical disc tray 94 optical drive detection 95 Windows drivers 99 turning off the computer 55 U unresponsive system 55 USB cable, connecting 72...