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... menu ...72 System Configuration menu 72 Diagnostics menu ...73 Updating the BIOS ...73 Determining the BIOS version 73 Downloading a BIOS update 74 Updating programs and drivers ...75 Appendix B Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...76 Backing up your information ...77 Using Windows Backup and Restore 78 Using system restore points 78...
... menu ...72 System Configuration menu 72 Diagnostics menu ...73 Updating the BIOS ...73 Determining the BIOS version 73 Downloading a BIOS update 74 Updating programs and drivers ...75 Appendix B Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...76 Backing up your information ...77 Using Windows Backup and Restore 78 Using system restore points 78...
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...this information when traveling internationally. An optional device may need the Product Key to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one...; Microsoft® Certificate of your computer. Wireless certification labels are included with your HP Mobile Broadband Module. You may need this information available when you use . The regulatory label is located ... the approval markings of some of your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, an...
...this information when traveling internationally. An optional device may need the Product Key to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one...; Microsoft® Certificate of your computer. Wireless certification labels are included with your HP Mobile Broadband Module. You may need this information available when you use . The regulatory label is located ... the approval markings of some of your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, an...
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... 3 Wireless and local area networks The wireless light indicates the overall power state of the wireless devices on your network drivers are installed. ● Wireless connections are disabled by the wireless button or Wireless Assistant. Using the wireless controls You ...(disabled/disconnected) Wired network (disabled/disconnected) Network (disconnected) Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you turn on the computer. Indicates that the following conditions exist: ● One or more of your network drivers are installed. ● One or more network devices are enabled ...
... 3 Wireless and local area networks The wireless light indicates the overall power state of the wireless devices on your network drivers are installed. ● Wireless connections are disabled by the wireless button or Wireless Assistant. Using the wireless controls You ...(disabled/disconnected) Wired network (disabled/disconnected) Network (disconnected) Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you turn on the computer. Indicates that the following conditions exist: ● One or more of your network drivers are installed. ● One or more network devices are enabled ...
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...software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver of the WLAN device is properly installed on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the ...device is listed, either your computer. For more information. 1. Use the procedures in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Click Troubleshoot problems...
...software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver of the WLAN device is properly installed on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the ...device is listed, either your computer. For more information. 1. Use the procedures in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Click Troubleshoot problems...
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...wireless encryption data into your computer to identify your computer to the network. ● For a network connected to your computer from the HP Web site at a public Internet chat room, contact the network administrator to obtain the codes, and then enter the codes when prompted... a name (SSID) when connecting to the network: 1. Right-click the network, and then click Properties. Click OK to improve security. The driver must have previously connected to that network, follow the on a regular basis to save these steps: 1. Current WLAN network security codes are unavailable ...
...wireless encryption data into your computer to identify your computer to the network. ● For a network connected to your computer from the HP Web site at a public Internet chat room, contact the network administrator to obtain the codes, and then enter the codes when prompted... a name (SSID) when connecting to the network: 1. Right-click the network, and then click Properties. Click OK to improve security. The driver must have previously connected to that network, follow the on a regular basis to save these steps: 1. Current WLAN network security codes are unavailable ...
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.... (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on the computer.) ● Be sure to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. You... sound and images with the device. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device.
.... (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on the computer.) ● Be sure to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. You... sound and images with the device. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device.
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...±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive ● Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use on the drive. Connect the drive to the computer. 2. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the... operating system that has an optical drive and is unplugged. 1. Turn on a network. Connecting optional external drives NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the manufacturer's instructions.
...±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive ● Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use on the drive. Connect the drive to the computer. 2. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the... operating system that has an optical drive and is unplugged. 1. Turn on a network. Connecting optional external drives NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the manufacturer's instructions.
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... used with the device. 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 computer. External devices 61 For more information about device-specific software, refer to an optional docking device or...
... used with the device. 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 computer. External devices 61 For more information about device-specific software, refer to an optional docking device or...
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... hard drive designation. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Identify the BIOS update that has an .exe extension (for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Double-click the file that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on or restarting the computer. While the...: 1. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that contains the update. 4. BIOS installation procedures vary. Double-click your hard drive. Open Setup Utility by turning on your...
... hard drive designation. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Identify the BIOS update that has an .exe extension (for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Double-click the file that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on or restarting the computer. While the...: 1. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that contains the update. 4. BIOS installation procedures vary. Double-click your hard drive. Open Setup Utility by turning on your...
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...installation, you want to install the software. 4. The installation begins. 8. NOTE: After a message on your hard drive. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you are ready to ... successfully updated. Follow the instructions on the screen to the location on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive designation. Updating programs and drivers 75 The BIOS installation begins. 5. Complete the installation by following the instructions ...
...installation, you want to install the software. 4. The installation begins. 8. NOTE: After a message on your hard drive. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you are ready to ... successfully updated. Follow the instructions on the screen to the location on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive designation. Updating programs and drivers 75 The BIOS installation begins. 5. Complete the installation by following the instructions ...
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...of recovery discs. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on a regular basis to disc. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Handle these discs carefully and keep them to maintain a reasonably current backup. NOTE: The external optical drive ... files, you experience serious system failure or instability. Create these discs are required. All these discs after software setup. HP recommends that you created or purchased. This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. NOTE: If your computer does...
...of recovery discs. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on a regular basis to disc. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Handle these discs carefully and keep them to maintain a reasonably current backup. NOTE: The external optical drive ... files, you experience serious system failure or instability. Create these discs are required. All these discs after software setup. HP recommends that you created or purchased. This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. NOTE: If your computer does...
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... programs, using 34 projector, connecting 36 Q QuickLock key 28 QuickWeb disabling 69 enabling 69 R readable media 39 recovering a program or driver 76 recovering using the dedicated recovery partition 79 recovering using the recovery discs 79 recovery discs 76 Recovery Manager 76, 79 recovery partition 76... 8 Sleep exiting 39 initiating 39 Sleep key 28 slots Digital Media 7 security cable 6 SIM 8 software Disk Cleanup 55 Disk Defragmenter 55 HP Connection Manager 15 MediaSmart 34 using 34 Wireless Assistant 15 solid-state drive (SSD) 54, 79 speakers, identifying 5 storing battery 49 supported ...
... programs, using 34 projector, connecting 36 Q QuickLock key 28 QuickWeb disabling 69 enabling 69 R readable media 39 recovering a program or driver 76 recovering using the dedicated recovery partition 79 recovering using the recovery discs 79 recovery discs 76 Recovery Manager 76, 79 recovery partition 76... 8 Sleep exiting 39 initiating 39 Sleep key 28 slots Digital Media 7 security cable 6 SIM 8 software Disk Cleanup 55 Disk Defragmenter 55 HP Connection Manager 15 MediaSmart 34 using 34 Wireless Assistant 15 solid-state drive (SSD) 54, 79 speakers, identifying 5 storing battery 49 supported ...