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... Users Looking for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Click: Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for more user guides? Sign up to date ... and updates to the user guides are U.S. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are on the Web. For more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at www.hp.com/go/alerts to receive e-mail alert notifications. Windows and Windows Vista are ...
... Users Looking for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Click: Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for more user guides? Sign up to date ... and updates to the user guides are U.S. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are on the Web. For more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at www.hp.com/go/alerts to receive e-mail alert notifications. Windows and Windows Vista are ...
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...and Support. This software cannot be provided with the computer may affect the way the computer responds to install the device and any required drivers. Updating the software installed on disc. Notebook Essentials 11 Some updates may have been released since the computer left the factory. Update ... software Software on the computer as soon as an optional printer, follow these steps: 1. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. To install software from a disc, follow these steps: 1. Insert the disc into your optical drive. 2.
...and Support. This software cannot be provided with the computer may affect the way the computer responds to install the device and any required drivers. Updating the software installed on disc. Notebook Essentials 11 Some updates may have been released since the computer left the factory. Update ... software Software on the computer as soon as an optional printer, follow these steps: 1. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. To install software from a disc, follow these steps: 1. Insert the disc into your optical drive. 2.
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... as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting If you suspect that the correct drivers are connecting to a corporate network, contact the IT administrator. ■ Select Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, click Network and Sharing Center, click...
... as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting If you suspect that the correct drivers are connecting to a corporate network, contact the IT administrator. ■ Select Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, click Network and Sharing Center, click...
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...open Recovery Manager, you have a much higher capacity than CDs. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you with the Recovery Manager software. ■ The computer must be connected to AC power... them in case of recovery discs ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you create recovery discs to its original factory state if you experience serious system failure or ...
...open Recovery Manager, you have a much higher capacity than CDs. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you with the Recovery Manager software. ■ The computer must be connected to AC power... them in case of recovery discs ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you create recovery discs to its original factory state if you experience serious system failure or ...
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... 14 P performing a recovery 21 posture 5 power cord 5 power options 14 power specifications 23 power surges 4 power, turning on computer 13 privacy, protecting 4 R recovering a program or driver 17 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 22 recovering from the recovery discs 21 recovery discs 3, 17 Recovery Manager 21 recovery, system 17, 21 regulatory...
... 14 P performing a recovery 21 posture 5 power cord 5 power options 14 power specifications 23 power surges 4 power, turning on computer 13 privacy, protecting 4 R recovering a program or driver 17 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 22 recovering from the recovery discs 21 recovery discs 3, 17 Recovery Manager 21 recovery, system 17, 21 regulatory...
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... a CD, DVD, or BD 71 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD 72 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 73 Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 73 A disc does not play automatically 74 A DVD ... before completion 75 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 75 A device driver must be reinstalled 75 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 76 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 77 Using external drives ...78 Improving hard drive performance ...79 Using Disk Defragmenter 79 Using Disk Cleanup ...
... a CD, DVD, or BD 71 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD 72 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 73 Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 73 A disc does not play automatically 74 A DVD ... before completion 75 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 75 A device driver must be reinstalled 75 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 76 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 77 Using external drives ...78 Improving hard drive performance ...79 Using Disk Defragmenter 79 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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... (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all network devices are disabled in your computer using these features: ● The wireless action key (f12) ● HP 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 ...
... (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all network devices are disabled in your computer using these features: ● The wireless action key (f12) ● HP 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 ...
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...in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that does not connect to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Identify the WLAN device from other devices. Refer to the computer by purchasing a wireless ...Wireless networking devices are installed for your computer. Before working your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you want to expand the list and show all wireless devices.
...in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that does not connect to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Identify the WLAN device from other devices. Refer to the computer by purchasing a wireless ...Wireless networking devices are installed for your computer. Before working your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you want to expand the list and show all wireless devices.
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... -screen instructions. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. The driver must change the SSID or network keys used in their routers or access points on a secure network. Network icon is not displayed If...on a regular basis to improve security. Some networks change the corresponding code in your web browser, and then go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. You must be displayed. Current network security codes are unavailable If you are using was purchased separately, consult the ...
... -screen instructions. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. The driver must change the SSID or network keys used in their routers or access points on a secure network. Network icon is not displayed If...on a regular basis to improve security. Some networks change the corresponding code in your web browser, and then go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. You must be displayed. Current network security codes are unavailable If you are using was purchased separately, consult the ...
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... your desktop. 3. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to match the corresponding jacks on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Open Windows Media Player...
... your desktop. 3. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to match the corresponding jacks on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Open Windows Media Player...
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... it stops. Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the front bezel of a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Troubleshooting drive and device...
... it stops. Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the front bezel of a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Troubleshooting drive and device...
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... To get information about a multimedia question not covered in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD to delete. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Right-click the device listing, and then click Uninstall. Remove any other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep and... Hibernation. ● Be sure that you want to play a DVD. A DVD movie is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. When prompted, confirm that you want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Click OK. ◦ Disconnect...
... To get information about a multimedia question not covered in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD to delete. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Right-click the device listing, and then click Uninstall. Remove any other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep and... Hibernation. ● Be sure that you want to play a DVD. A DVD movie is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. When prompted, confirm that you want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Click OK. ◦ Disconnect...
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... prompted to update your computer model number in the search box, and then press enter. - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. or - If prompted to do this, click Download only to save all open a window containing additional information. 6. In the Device Manager window,... again listed. 7. Click the option for hardware changes. Click Install now to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your device. Windows scans your hard drive. When the list of the device. 76 Chapter 6 Drives When prompted...
... prompted to update your computer model number in the search box, and then press enter. - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. or - If prompted to do this, click Download only to save all open a window containing additional information. 6. In the Device Manager window,... again listed. 7. Click the option for hardware changes. Click Install now to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your device. Windows scans your hard drive. When the list of the device. 76 Chapter 6 Drives When prompted...
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This feature can check for updates. 2. 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 updates. 3. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 To use Windows Update: 1. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Follow the on-screen instructions. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products.
This feature can check for updates. 2. 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 updates. 3. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 To use Windows Update: 1. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Follow the on-screen instructions. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products.
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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. Connect the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. To connect an external drive to...
...-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. Connect the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. To connect an external drive to...
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... to the manufacturer's instructions. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, use minimal force to connect a USB device...
... to the manufacturer's instructions. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, use minimal force to connect a USB device...
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... After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your country or ... on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your hard drive. Open your web browser, go to download the driver and install it later.
... After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your country or ... on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your hard drive. Open your web browser, go to download the driver and install it later.
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...data files, you create. Recovery discs are designed to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. NOTE: If your computer includes a ...factory image if you to reverse undesirable changes to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). C Backup and recovery Recovery after software setup. System restore points allow you experience system failure or instability...
...data files, you create. Recovery discs are designed to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. NOTE: If your computer includes a ...factory image if you to reverse undesirable changes to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). C Backup and recovery Recovery after software setup. System restore points allow you experience system failure or instability...
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..., power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 country-specific modem cable adapter 24 critical battery level 56 critical updates, software 96 CyberLink PowerDVD 39 D device drivers HP drivers 76 Windows drivers 77 Diagnostics menu 101 digital card defined 86 inserting 86 removing 87 stopping 87 digital dual array microphone, identifying 36 Digital Media Slot, identifying...
..., power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 country-specific modem cable adapter 24 critical battery level 56 critical updates, software 96 CyberLink PowerDVD 39 D device drivers HP drivers 76 Windows drivers 77 Diagnostics menu 101 digital card defined 86 inserting 86 removing 87 stopping 87 digital dual array microphone, identifying 36 Digital Media Slot, identifying...