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...well as expressly provided in this EULA or if you fail to comply with /for your HP Product, whether in such recovery solution shall be used for restoring the hard disk of the HP Product with the update or supplement. After upgrading, you may no longer use the original .... Any transfer must agree to the original Software Product provided by HP unless HP provides other terms will also terminate upon conditions set forth elsewhere in this limitation or it is expressly provided for which the recovery solution was originally purchased. Restrictions. You may not be licensed for...
...well as expressly provided in this EULA or if you fail to comply with /for your HP Product, whether in such recovery solution shall be used for restoring the hard disk of the HP Product with the update or supplement. After upgrading, you may no longer use the original .... Any transfer must agree to the original Software Product provided by HP unless HP provides other terms will also terminate upon conditions set forth elsewhere in this limitation or it is expressly provided for which the recovery solution was originally purchased. Restrictions. You may not be licensed for...
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... Internal Hard Drive 7-13 Memory 7-17 Increasing Memory 7-17 Removing or Inserting a Memory Module 7-18 8 Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Software Updates 8-1 Preparing for a Software Update 8-2 Downloading and Installing an Update 8-3 Software Recovery 8-7 Using System Restore 8-7 Quick Launch Buttons (Select Models Only 8-8 Setup Utility 8-9 Opening the Setup Utility 8-9 Changing the...
... Internal Hard Drive 7-13 Memory 7-17 Increasing Memory 7-17 Removing or Inserting a Memory Module 7-18 8 Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Software Updates 8-1 Preparing for a Software Update 8-2 Downloading and Installing an Update 8-3 Software Recovery 8-7 Using System Restore 8-7 Quick Launch Buttons (Select Models Only 8-8 Setup Utility 8-9 Opening the Setup Utility 8-9 Changing the...
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Hardware and Software Guide 1-5 For instructions, refer to the "Quick Launch Buttons (Select Models Only)" section in Windows can be changed. DVD Button Component ID Component Description DVD button When the notebook is ■ On, opens the default DVD application.* ■ In standby, resumes from standby into Windows. ✎ The DVD button does not affect the hibernation file or the procedure for restoring from hibernation into Windows. *The function of the DVD button in Chapter 8, "Software Updates and Recovery and System Software."
Hardware and Software Guide 1-5 For instructions, refer to the "Quick Launch Buttons (Select Models Only)" section in Windows can be changed. DVD Button Component ID Component Description DVD button When the notebook is ■ On, opens the default DVD application.* ■ In standby, resumes from standby into Windows. ✎ The DVD button does not affect the hibernation file or the procedure for restoring from hibernation into Windows. *The function of the DVD button in Chapter 8, "Software Updates and Recovery and System Software."
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For instructions, refer to the "Quick Launch Buttons (Select Models Only)" section in Windows can be changed. Component ID Music Button Component Description Music button When the notebook is ■ On, opens the default music application.* ■ In standby, resumes from standby into Windows. ✎ The music button does not affect the hibernation file or the procedure for restoring from hibernation into Windows. *The function of the music button in Chapter 8, "Software Updates and Recovery and System Software." 1-6 Hardware and Software Guide
For instructions, refer to the "Quick Launch Buttons (Select Models Only)" section in Windows can be changed. Component ID Music Button Component Description Music button When the notebook is ■ On, opens the default music application.* ■ In standby, resumes from standby into Windows. ✎ The music button does not affect the hibernation file or the procedure for restoring from hibernation into Windows. *The function of the music button in Chapter 8, "Software Updates and Recovery and System Software." 1-6 Hardware and Software Guide
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...and Support Center by selecting Start > Help and Support. Keyboard and TouchPad ■ Checkups for notebook functionality. ■ Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures. ■ Links to quickly access your Web browser home page, you can also toggle ... display, and a simultaneous display on both the notebook and the monitor. Most external monitors receive video information from the notebook. 2-8 Hardware and Software Guide In Windows you can use the fn+f3 hotkey to HP support specialists. Open Internet Explorer (fn+f3) In...
...and Support Center by selecting Start > Help and Support. Keyboard and TouchPad ■ Checkups for notebook functionality. ■ Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures. ■ Links to quickly access your Web browser home page, you can also toggle ... display, and a simultaneous display on both the notebook and the monitor. Most external monitors receive video information from the notebook. 2-8 Hardware and Software Guide In Windows you can use the fn+f3 hotkey to HP support specialists. Open Internet Explorer (fn+f3) In...
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... audio CD or a DVD. To clear the fn+esc display, press esc. 2-12 Hardware and Software Guide On some notebook models, the BIOS date is displayed in Chapter 8, "Software Updates and Recovery and System Software." Play Next Track or Chapter of an Audio CD or a DVD (fn+f12) The fn+f12 hotkey...
... audio CD or a DVD. To clear the fn+esc display, press esc. 2-12 Hardware and Software Guide On some notebook models, the BIOS date is displayed in Chapter 8, "Software Updates and Recovery and System Software." Play Next Track or Chapter of an Audio CD or a DVD (fn+f12) The fn+f12 hotkey...
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... To find information about using the volume buttons in Windows, refer to the "Quick Launch Buttons (Select Models Only)" section in Chapter 8, "Software Updates and Recovery and System Software." Keyboard and TouchPad Finding DVD and Music Button Information To find ■ A summary of DVD and music button functions, refer to the...
... To find information about using the volume buttons in Windows, refer to the "Quick Launch Buttons (Select Models Only)" section in Chapter 8, "Software Updates and Recovery and System Software." Keyboard and TouchPad Finding DVD and Music Button Information To find ■ A summary of DVD and music button functions, refer to the...
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Be sure to the online Help for your notebook. ❏ Download the software from the Application and Driver Recovery disc provided with select notebooks. ■ Sonic RecordNow!-Enables you do not have the Application and Driver Recovery disc, contact Customer Care for a copy of the restore ... the software. This software is preinstalled on select notebooks. is preinstalled on the InterVideo WinDVD Creator CD, included with most notebooks. ❏ If you to a DVD or video CD. Your notebook may be available at http://www.hp.com. ■ InterVideo WinDVD Creator Plus-Provides ...
Be sure to the online Help for your notebook. ❏ Download the software from the Application and Driver Recovery disc provided with select notebooks. ■ Sonic RecordNow!-Enables you do not have the Application and Driver Recovery disc, contact Customer Care for a copy of the restore ... the software. This software is preinstalled on select notebooks. is preinstalled on the InterVideo WinDVD Creator CD, included with most notebooks. ❏ If you to a DVD or video CD. Your notebook may be available at http://www.hp.com. ■ InterVideo WinDVD Creator Plus-Provides ...
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..., refer to the "Music Button" section in Chapter 8, "Software Updates and Recovery and System Software." For a summary of DVD button functions, refer to the "DVD Button" section in hibernation. Multimedia Opening Default Windows Multimedia Applications ■ To open your notebook default DVD player application, press the DVD button 1. ■ To open the...
..., refer to the "Music Button" section in Chapter 8, "Software Updates and Recovery and System Software." For a summary of DVD button functions, refer to the "DVD Button" section in hibernation. Multimedia Opening Default Windows Multimedia Applications ■ To open your notebook default DVD player application, press the DVD button 1. ■ To open the...
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... cameras, camcorders, and other handheld devices. Digital memory cards are often used only when the notebook is in Chapter 8, "Software Updates and Recovery and System Software." Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Connecting a Communication Device For information about using the Network... Service Boot feature to connect the notebook to a PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) server during startup, refer to the...
... cameras, camcorders, and other handheld devices. Digital memory cards are often used only when the notebook is in Chapter 8, "Software Updates and Recovery and System Software." Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Connecting a Communication Device For information about using the Network... Service Boot feature to connect the notebook to a PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) server during startup, refer to the...
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... update by identifying the ROM version currently installed on the notebook. 3. 8 Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Software Updates For optimal notebook performance and to use the software update links provided at the HP Web site. 4. Download and install the updates. As with your notebook category, product name, product number, and serial number. 2. Prepare...
... update by identifying the ROM version currently installed on the notebook. 3. 8 Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Software Updates For optimal notebook performance and to use the software update links provided at the HP Web site. 4. Download and install the updates. As with your notebook category, product name, product number, and serial number. 2. Prepare...
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..., the BIOS date is displayed in this chapter. 8-2 Hardware and Software Guide In the fn+esc display, the version of the notebook. To clear the display, press esc. The procedure for a Software Update If your network administrator before installing any software updates, particularly a ...Setup utility, refer to the bottom of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed as the BIOS date. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Preparing for displaying ROM information is described in decimal format. The information on the Service Tag is provided at Start > ...
..., the BIOS date is displayed in this chapter. 8-2 Hardware and Software Guide In the fn+esc display, the version of the notebook. To clear the display, press esc. The procedure for a Software Update If your network administrator before installing any software updates, particularly a ...Setup utility, refer to the bottom of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed as the BIOS date. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Preparing for displaying ROM information is described in decimal format. The information on the Service Tag is provided at Start > ...
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... with ROMPaqs are in Windows.) Downloading and Installing an Update Most software at the HP Web site is selected, ROM and other than a ROM update; Hardware and Software Guide 8-3 Software Updates and Recovery and System Software To display ROM information in compressed files called SoftPaqs. The following ...then press f10 while the prompt, "Press to select the Exit menu > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. (The notebook restarts in English only. Some ROM updates may be packaged in the Setup utility: 1. Most download packages contain a file named Readme.txt.
... with ROMPaqs are in Windows.) Downloading and Installing an Update Most software at the HP Web site is selected, ROM and other than a ROM update; Hardware and Software Guide 8-3 Software Updates and Recovery and System Software To display ROM information in compressed files called SoftPaqs. The following ...then press f10 while the prompt, "Press to select the Exit menu > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. (The notebook restarts in English only. Some ROM updates may be packaged in the Setup utility: 1. Most download packages contain a file named Readme.txt.
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...Recovery and System Software Downloading and Installing a ROM Update Ä CAUTION: To prevent serious damage to the notebook or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a ROM update only while the notebook is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. (Do not download or install a ROM update while the notebook...cord. Follow the online instructions to download your notebook and access the ROM update you want to the hard drive. 8-4 Hardware and Software Guide or - ❏ Visit the HP Web Site: http://www.hp.com/support 2. Follow the instructions on the ...
...Recovery and System Software Downloading and Installing a ROM Update Ä CAUTION: To prevent serious damage to the notebook or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a ROM update only while the notebook is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. (Do not download or install a ROM update while the notebook...cord. Follow the online instructions to download your notebook and access the ROM update you want to the hard drive. 8-4 Hardware and Software Guide or - ❏ Visit the HP Web Site: http://www.hp.com/support 2. Follow the instructions on the ...
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Open Windows Explorer. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Installing a ROM Update ROM installation procedures vary...-ROM SoftPaq To update software other than the ROM: 1. Hardware and Software Guide 8-5 Access the page at the HP Web site that are displayed: 1. In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window, select My Computer > your....exe extension-for your notebook and access the SoftPaq you want to identify your notebook, select Start > Help and Support, and then select a software update link. Or, visit the HP Web site: http://www.hp.com/support 2. Follow ...
Open Windows Explorer. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Installing a ROM Update ROM installation procedures vary...-ROM SoftPaq To update software other than the ROM: 1. Hardware and Software Guide 8-5 Access the page at the HP Web site that are displayed: 1. In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window, select My Computer > your....exe extension-for your notebook and access the SoftPaq you want to identify your notebook, select Start > Help and Support, and then select a software update link. Or, visit the HP Web site: http://www.hp.com/support 2. Follow ...
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... Follow the online instructions to download the SoftPaq to the hard drive.) b. When the download is complete, open Windows Explorer from the HP Web site is typically Local Disk C) > SWSetup. The destination folder for example, Filename.exe. (The installation begins.) 8. In the... left pane of the SoftPaq you have downloaded. 7. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software 3. Select the file that includes an .exe extension-for most downloads from the Start button, select Start > All Programs >...
... Follow the online instructions to download the SoftPaq to the hard drive.) b. When the download is complete, open Windows Explorer from the HP Web site is typically Local Disk C) > SWSetup. The destination folder for example, Filename.exe. (The installation begins.) 8. In the... left pane of the SoftPaq you have downloaded. 7. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software 3. Select the file that includes an .exe extension-for most downloads from the Start button, select Start > All Programs >...
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... a restore point, and then follow the instructions on the screen. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Software Recovery Using System Restore System Restore is a Windows operating system feature that enables you to undo harmful changes to your notebook software by restoring your software to an earlier time will not affect documents or...
... a restore point, and then follow the instructions on the screen. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Software Recovery Using System Restore System Restore is a Windows operating system feature that enables you to undo harmful changes to your notebook software by restoring your software to an earlier time will not affect documents or...
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... open 8-8 Hardware and Software Guide Select Start > Help and Support > System Restore. 3. Make sure the notebook is connected to access a software application. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Restoring to a Restore Point To restore the notebook to an earlier time, and then follow the instructions on the screen. Select Restore my computer...
... open 8-8 Hardware and Software Guide Select Start > Help and Support > System Restore. 3. Make sure the notebook is connected to access a software application. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Restoring to a Restore Point To restore the notebook to an earlier time, and then follow the instructions on the screen. Select Restore my computer...
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...to reprogram. Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Quick Launch Buttons. 2. The utility reports information about the notebook and provides settings for setting specific preferences are provided in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. Turn on or restart the...a favorite Web page. ■ An application, such as Microsoft Word. ■ A document, such as an Excel worksheet. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software ■ Your Internet browser to enter setup" prompt is not working or will not load. Button assignments can be grouped into ...
...to reprogram. Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Quick Launch Buttons. 2. The utility reports information about the notebook and provides settings for setting specific preferences are provided in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. Turn on or restart the...a favorite Web page. ■ An application, such as Microsoft Word. ■ A document, such as an Excel worksheet. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software ■ Your Internet browser to enter setup" prompt is not working or will not load. Button assignments can be grouped into ...
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Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Changing the Language of the Setup Utility The following ...utility is open the Setup utility, turn on the screen. Navigation and selection are in effect when the notebook restarts in the lower-left corner of the Setup utility. To display additional navigation and selection information while ...a field, for example an Enable/Disable field, use the arrow keys) to the menu display, press esc. If the notebook is displayed, press enter to select the Advanced menu. 3. When a confirmation prompt with your preference selected is in the ...
Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Changing the Language of the Setup Utility The following ...utility is open the Setup utility, turn on the screen. Navigation and selection are in effect when the notebook restarts in the lower-left corner of the Setup utility. To display additional navigation and selection information while ...a field, for example an Enable/Disable field, use the arrow keys) to the menu display, press esc. If the notebook is displayed, press enter to select the Advanced menu. 3. When a confirmation prompt with your preference selected is in the ...