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...> Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on the Web. Subscription Services for more user guides? Part number: 610534-001 User Guides HP is subject to reducing the environmental impact of our products. They ... in Help and Support. Windows and Windows Vista are on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. 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.
...> Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on the Web. Subscription Services for more user guides? Part number: 610534-001 User Guides HP is subject to reducing the environmental impact of our products. They ... in Help and Support. Windows and Windows Vista are on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. 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.
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...on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. To access the notices, click Start, click Help and Support, and then click User Guides, or refer to the user guides, Help and Support also provides information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and accessing ...and regulatory information, and for computer users. For more information In addition to the User Guides disc included with some models. 4 Notebook Essentials It describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits for battery disposal information, refer to the Regulatory, ...
...on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. To access the notices, click Start, click Help and Support, and then click User Guides, or refer to the user guides, Help and Support also provides information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and accessing ...and regulatory information, and for computer users. For more information In addition to the User Guides disc included with some models. 4 Notebook Essentials It describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits for battery disposal information, refer to the Regulatory, ...
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...Click Start, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Disc Creation. Notebook Essentials 29 Chapter 7: Backup and recovery (Windows only) Tools provided by the operating system and by HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you with the Recovery Manager software. ■ ... optical drive. To create a set of recovery discs ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you can exit the program before inserting it in a safe place.
...Click Start, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Disc Creation. Notebook Essentials 29 Chapter 7: Backup and recovery (Windows only) Tools provided by the operating system and by HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you with the Recovery Manager software. ■ ... optical drive. To create a set of recovery discs ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you can exit the program before inserting it in a safe place.
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Notebook Essentials 39 The wireless network connection is not working If a wireless network connection is not working as expected, follow these suggestions: ✎ If you are ... from obstructions. ■ Be sure that the cable or DSL modem and its power adapter and the cable or DSL modem, and that the correct drivers are on. ■ Disconnect and then reconnect all cables, and turn the power off and then back on. ✎ For more information on wireless technology...
Notebook Essentials 39 The wireless network connection is not working If a wireless network connection is not working as expected, follow these suggestions: ✎ If you are ... from obstructions. ■ Be sure that the cable or DSL modem and its power adapter and the cable or DSL modem, and that the correct drivers are on. ■ Disconnect and then reconnect all cables, and turn the power off and then back on. ✎ For more information on wireless technology...
HP Pavilion dm4 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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.... This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the alphanumeric identifier used to each product. ● Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. ● Model description (5). The part number helps a service technician to the front of the computer. ● Serial number (s/n) (2). 3 Illustrated parts...
.... This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the alphanumeric identifier used to each product. ● Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. ● Model description (5). The part number helps a service technician to the front of the computer. ● Serial number (s/n) (2). 3 Illustrated parts...
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... and location during removal and replacement. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. This is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. ● Model description (5). This is the alphanumeric identifier used to the front of the warranty period for the computer. 40...
... and location during removal and replacement. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. This is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. ● Model description (5). This is the alphanumeric identifier used to the front of the warranty period for the computer. 40...
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... Recovery Manager, you with a solid-state drive (SSD) may not have a partition. HP recommends that you to reverse undesirable changes to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to its original factory state if you ...reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your system to help you...
... Recovery Manager, you with a solid-state drive (SSD) may not have a partition. HP recommends that you to reverse undesirable changes to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to its original factory state if you ...reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your system to help you...
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... drives 2 keyboard 3 memory module 1 microphone 2 operating system 4 optical drives 2 pointing devices 3 ports 3 power requirements 3 processors 1 product name 1 security 3 serviceability 4 wireless 2 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 97 from the dedicated recovery partition 101 from the recovery discs 101 recovery discs 97 Recovery Manager 97, 101 recovery partition 97 recovery, system 101...
... drives 2 keyboard 3 memory module 1 microphone 2 operating system 4 optical drives 2 pointing devices 3 ports 3 power requirements 3 processors 1 product name 1 security 3 serviceability 4 wireless 2 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 97 from the dedicated recovery partition 101 from the recovery discs 101 recovery discs 97 Recovery Manager 97, 101 recovery partition 97 recovery, system 101...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... external display 47 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion ... 47 A device driver must be reinstalled 47 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 48 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 48 Webcam ...48 Adjusting webcam properties 49 5 Power management ...50 Setting power options ...50 Using power-saving states...
... external display 47 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion ... 47 A device driver must be reinstalled 47 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 48 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 48 Webcam ...48 Adjusting webcam properties 49 5 Power management ...50 Setting power options ...50 Using power-saving states...
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... menu 94 Diagnostics menu ...95 13 Software updates ...96 Updating the BIOS ...96 Determining the BIOS version 96 Downloading a BIOS update 97 Updating programs and drivers ...97 14 Backup and Recovery ...99 Creating recovery discs ...99 Backing up your information ...100 Using Windows Backup and Restore 101 Using system restore points...
... menu 94 Diagnostics menu ...95 13 Software updates ...96 Updating the BIOS ...96 Determining the BIOS version 96 Downloading a BIOS update 97 Updating programs and drivers ...97 14 Backup and Recovery ...99 Creating recovery discs ...99 Backing up your information ...100 Using Windows Backup and Restore 101 Using system restore points...
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...markings of some of the countries or regions where the devices have been approved for use to locate models only) documents, drivers, and support for this information when traveling internationally. If the computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or ... battery bay. ● SIM (subscriber identity module) label (select models only)-Provides the ICCID (Integrated Circuit Card Identifier) of the HP Mobile Broadband Module. An optional device might need this computer. (5) Model description (select This is an alphanumeric identifier that provides specific information...
...markings of some of the countries or regions where the devices have been approved for use to locate models only) documents, drivers, and support for this information when traveling internationally. If the computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or ... battery bay. ● SIM (subscriber identity module) label (select models only)-Provides the ICCID (Integrated Circuit Card Identifier) of the HP Mobile Broadband Module. An optional device might need this computer. (5) Model description (select This is an alphanumeric identifier that provides specific information...
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...connected to a wired network. Because the wireless devices are enabled at the factory, you turn on or turn on the computer. Using HP Wireless Assistant software A wireless device can be turned on or off . If a wireless device is on (white) when you can ...(connected) Wired network (disabled/disconnected) Network (disabled/disconnected) Network (connected) Network (disconnected) Description Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, one or more network devices are connected to a wireless network, and one or more network devices are connected to a wired network...
...connected to a wired network. Because the wireless devices are enabled at the factory, you turn on or turn on the computer. Using HP Wireless Assistant software A wireless device can be turned on or off . If a wireless device is on (white) when you can ...(connected) Wired network (disabled/disconnected) Network (disabled/disconnected) Network (connected) Network (disconnected) Description Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, one or more network devices are connected to a wireless network, and one or more network devices are connected to a wired network...
User Guide - Windows 7
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...password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. The listing for a WLAN device may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Cannot connect to a preferred WLAN network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● ...Cannot connect to Help and Support for all adapters. 4. Refer to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver of the WLAN device is not properly installed. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to the Web site links provided in the ...
...password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. The listing for a WLAN device may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Cannot connect to a preferred WLAN network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● ...Cannot connect to Help and Support for all adapters. 4. Refer to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver of the WLAN device is not properly installed. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to the Web site links provided in the ...
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...you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. If you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer, follow... accordingly. Press enter, and then follow these settings. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for 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...
...you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. If you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer, follow... accordingly. Press enter, and then follow these settings. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for 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...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... safety information, refer to do so. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. 2. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Installing multimedia software from the Internet ● Create multimedia presentations using audio and images ● Transmit sound and...the optical drive. 2. Audio 35 To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. 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 correct...
... safety information, refer to do so. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. 2. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Installing multimedia software from the Internet ● Create multimedia presentations using audio and images ● Transmit sound and...the optical drive. 2. Audio 35 To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. 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 correct...
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... video playback functionality, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading a CD, DVD, or BD, or writing to share files with many single-layer DVD drivers and players. †LightScribe discs must be supported by your optical drive is a Blu-ray Disc (BD) drive, it can also write to store digital...
... video playback functionality, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading a CD, DVD, or BD, or writing to share files with many single-layer DVD drivers and players. †LightScribe discs must be supported by your optical drive is a Blu-ray Disc (BD) drive, it can also write to store digital...
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... in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. Remove any discs from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. Remove the disc (3) from... the disc carefully as you remove it stops. 3. Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case. Troubleshooting The following tasks: ● Update driver software. ● Disable. ● Uninstall. 44 Chapter 4 Multimedia
... in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. Remove any discs from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. Remove the disc (3) from... the disc carefully as you remove it stops. 3. Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case. Troubleshooting The following tasks: ● Update driver software. ● Disable. ● Uninstall. 44 Chapter 4 Multimedia
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... the Play button in either of the disc to the outer edge. ● Check the disc for installed hardware and installs any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to continue... resume. Otherwise, you may close. Optical drive 45 A disc does not play ● Save your multimedia program to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. If this message is displayed, click No. If necessary, clean the ...
... the Play button in either of the disc to the outer edge. ● Check the disc for installed hardware and installs any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to continue... resume. Otherwise, you may close. Optical drive 45 A disc does not play ● Save your multimedia program to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. If this message is displayed, click No. If necessary, clean the ...
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...Remove any display designated as the secondary display. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. NOTE: When using both the computer display and an external display are using the procedures in Device Manager. To get information about disc... will not appear on an external display 1. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you are turned on ). 4. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Then, in this guide, go to uninstall and reinstall (for any other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode...
...Remove any display designated as the secondary display. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. NOTE: When using both the computer display and an external display are using the procedures in Device Manager. To get information about disc... will not appear on an external display 1. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you are turned on ). 4. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Then, in this guide, go to uninstall and reinstall (for any other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode...
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..., type your computer model number in the product box, and then press enter. 3. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Open your Web browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Click Download only to save the file to perform, and then reenable the firewall. ...Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. For optimum...
..., type your computer model number in the product box, and then press enter. 3. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Open your Web browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Click Download only to save the file to perform, and then reenable the firewall. ...Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. For optimum...