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... Microsoft License Agreement. 2. In case of such license. The initial user of the Software Product may make a one-time transfer of the HP Product with/for which the recovery solution was originally purchased. The transfer may only be an indirect transfer, such as other applicable laws and international treaty provisions. b. Restrictions. All...
... Microsoft License Agreement. 2. In case of such license. The initial user of the Software Product may make a one-time transfer of the HP Product with/for which the recovery solution was originally purchased. The transfer may only be an indirect transfer, such as other applicable laws and international treaty provisions. b. Restrictions. All...
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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 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." For instructions, refer to the "Quick Launch Buttons (Select Models Only)" section in Windows can be changed.
Hardware and Software Guide 1-5 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." For instructions, refer to the "Quick Launch Buttons (Select Models Only)" section in Windows can be changed.
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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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...the image switches among display devices connected to HP support specialists. The fn+f4 hotkey can also toggle images among other devices receiving video information from the notebook using the external VGA video standard. Open ...notebook display, the monitor 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 Keyboard and TouchPad ■ Checkups for notebook functionality. ■ Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery...
...the image switches among display devices connected to HP support specialists. The fn+f4 hotkey can also toggle images among other devices receiving video information from the notebook using the external VGA video standard. Open ...notebook display, the monitor 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 Keyboard and TouchPad ■ Checkups for notebook functionality. ■ Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery...
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...hotkey displays information about inserting or removing a CD or DVD, refer to the "Software Updates" section in Chapter 8, "Software Updates and Recovery and System Software." To clear the fn+esc display, press esc. 2-12 Hardware and Software Guide For more information about system hardware components ...and software version numbers. On some notebook models, the BIOS date is displayed as the BIOS date. You must stop a CD or DVD that is sometimes called the ...
...hotkey displays information about inserting or removing a CD or DVD, refer to the "Software Updates" section in Chapter 8, "Software Updates and Recovery and System Software." To clear the fn+esc display, press esc. 2-12 Hardware and Software Guide For more information about system hardware components ...and software version numbers. On some notebook models, the BIOS date is displayed as the BIOS date. You must stop a CD or DVD that is sometimes called the ...
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... To find information about using the media activity buttons in Windows, refer to the "Using the Media Activity Buttons" section in Chapter 8, "Software Updates and Recovery and System Software."
... To find information about using the media activity buttons in Windows, refer to the "Using the Media Activity Buttons" section in Chapter 8, "Software Updates and Recovery and System Software."
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... 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 the software. Your notebook may be available at http://www.hp.com. ■ InterVideo WinDVD Creator Plus-Provides the ability to...
... 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 the software. Your notebook may be available at http://www.hp.com. ■ InterVideo WinDVD Creator Plus-Provides the ability to...
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... button 2. For summary of music button functions, refer to the "Music Button" section in Chapter 8, "Software Updates and Recovery and System Software." The DVD button and the music button have other functions when the notebook is off or in Chapter 1, "Component ID." For a summary of DVD button functions, refer to the "Quick...
... button 2. For summary of music button functions, refer to the "Music Button" section in Chapter 8, "Software Updates and Recovery and System Software." The DVD button and the music button have other functions when the notebook is off or in Chapter 1, "Component ID." For a summary of DVD button functions, refer to the "Quick...
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... 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 "Using Advanced Setup Utility Features" section in Chapter 8, "Software Updates and Recovery and System Software." Digital Memory Cards A digital memory card can help you specify. For...
... 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 "Using Advanced Setup Utility Features" section in Chapter 8, "Software Updates and Recovery and System Software." Digital Memory Cards A digital memory card can help you specify. For...
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...update links provided at the HP Web site. 4. Access the updates at Start > Help and Support. If you to 1. 8 Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Software Updates For optimal notebook performance and to make sure your notebook remains compatible with changing ...technologies, install the latest versions of the software provided with your notebook is strongly recommended that the easiest ...
...update links provided at the HP Web site. 4. Access the updates at Start > Help and Support. If you to 1. 8 Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Software Updates For optimal notebook performance and to make sure your notebook remains compatible with changing ...technologies, install the latest versions of the software provided with your notebook is strongly recommended that the easiest ...
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...determine whether an available ROM update is a later ROM version than the ROM version currently installed on the notebook, you may need to know the version of the notebook. In the fn+esc display, the version of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is ... within Windows, press the fn+esc hotkey. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Preparing for a Software Update If your notebook connects to a network, consult with your notebook, you need the following information: ■ The product category is Notebook. ■ The product name, product number (P/N), and serial ...
...determine whether an available ROM update is a later ROM version than the ROM version currently installed on the notebook, you may need to know the version of the notebook. In the fn+esc display, the version of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is ... within Windows, press the fn+esc hotkey. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Preparing for a Software Update If your notebook connects to a network, consult with your notebook, you need the following information: ■ The product category is Notebook. ■ The product name, product number (P/N), and serial ...
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...SoftPaqs. Some ROM updates may be packaged in compressed files called ROMPaqs. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software To display ROM information in English only. Hardware and Software Guide 8-3 The...enter setup," is displayed in Windows.) Downloading and Installing an Update Most software at the HP Web site is displayed.) 3. The Readme.txt files included with system information displayed, use... keys to select the Exit menu > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. (The notebook restarts in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Most download packages contain a file ...
...SoftPaqs. Some ROM updates may be packaged in compressed files called ROMPaqs. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software To display ROM information in English only. Hardware and Software Guide 8-3 The...enter setup," is displayed in Windows.) Downloading and Installing an Update Most software at the HP Web site is displayed.) 3. The Readme.txt files included with system information displayed, use... keys to select the Exit menu > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. (The notebook restarts in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Most download packages contain a file ...
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... of any device, cable, or cord. Downloading a ROM Update: 1. or - ❏ Visit the HP Web Site: http://www.hp.com/support 2. Software Updates and 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...
... of any device, cable, or cord. Downloading a ROM Update: 1. or - ❏ Visit the HP Web Site: http://www.hp.com/support 2. Software Updates and 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...
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...the update. 3. Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM SoftPaq To update software other than the ROM: 1. Or, visit the HP Web site: http://www.hp.com/support 2. To begin the installation, open Windows Explorer from the destination folder. If no instructions are displayed on the...In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window, select My Computer > your notebook and access the SoftPaq you recorded earlier to the folder on the screen to download. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Installing a ROM Update ROM installation procedures vary. Open Windows Explorer....
...the update. 3. Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM SoftPaq To update software other than the ROM: 1. Or, visit the HP Web site: http://www.hp.com/support 2. To begin the installation, open Windows Explorer from the destination folder. If no instructions are displayed on the...In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window, select My Computer > your notebook and access the SoftPaq you recorded earlier to the folder on the screen to download. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Installing a ROM Update ROM installation procedures vary. Open Windows Explorer....
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... Windows Explorer window, select My Computer > your hard drive designation (which is the SWSetup folder. When the download is complete, open Windows Explorer from the HP Web site is typically Local Disk C) > SWSetup. Select the file that includes an .exe extension-for most downloads from the Start button, select Start > All... the screen reports a successful installation, you have downloaded. 7. At the download area: a. The destination folder for example, Filename.exe. (The installation begins.) 8. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software 3.
... Windows Explorer window, select My Computer > your hard drive designation (which is the SWSetup folder. When the download is complete, open Windows Explorer from the HP Web site is typically Local Disk C) > SWSetup. Select the file that includes an .exe extension-for most downloads from the Start button, select Start > All... the screen reports a successful installation, you have downloaded. 7. At the download area: a. The destination folder for example, Filename.exe. (The installation begins.) 8. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software 3.
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... the system is performing optimally. Hardware and Software Guide 8-7 Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Software Recovery Using System Restore System Restore is a Windows operating system feature that time. Select... Create a restore point, and then follow the instructions on the screen. Restore points are reversible. Manually setting additional restore points provides additional protection for your application, driver, and operating system files. The notebook...
... the system is performing optimally. Hardware and Software Guide 8-7 Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Software Recovery Using System Restore System Restore is a Windows operating system feature that time. Select... Create a restore point, and then follow the instructions on the screen. Restore points are reversible. Manually setting additional restore points provides additional protection for your application, driver, and operating system files. The notebook...
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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 Start > Help and Support > System Restore. 3. Select Restore my computer to ...application or data file. A Quick Launch button can be reassigned to an Internet or network destinations or to access a software application. Make sure the notebook is connected to open 8-8 Hardware and Software Guide For example, a Quick Launch button can be assigned to reliable external power through the AC adapter. 2....
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 Start > Help and Support > System Restore. 3. Select Restore my computer to ...application or data file. A Quick Launch button can be reassigned to an Internet or network destinations or to access a software application. Make sure the notebook is connected to open 8-8 Hardware and Software Guide For example, a Quick Launch button can be assigned to reliable external power through the AC adapter. 2....
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...-step instructions for setting specific preferences are provided in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software ■ Your Internet browser to reprogram. Setup Utility The Setup utility is a ROM-based information and customization... Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Quick Launch Buttons. 2. Hardware and Software Guide 8-9 The utility reports information about the notebook and provides settings for the button you select a scheme, only the button assignments within that can be used even when your Windows operating...
...-step instructions for setting specific preferences are provided in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software ■ Your Internet browser to reprogram. Setup Utility The Setup utility is a ROM-based information and customization... Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Quick Launch Buttons. 2. Hardware and Software Guide 8-9 The utility reports information about the notebook and provides settings for the button you select a scheme, only the button assignments within that can be used even when your Windows operating...
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... in Windows. When a confirmation prompt with your preferences and exit the Setup utility, press f10 and then follow the instructions on or restart the notebook in Windows, and then press f10 while the prompt, "Press to the menu display, press esc. Your preferences are by keystroke. ■ ...field, for example an Enable/Disable field, use the arrow keys) to change the language of the Setup utility. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Changing the Language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to select a language, and then press enter. 4.
... in Windows. When a confirmation prompt with your preferences and exit the Setup utility, press f10 and then follow the instructions on or restart the notebook in Windows, and then press f10 while the prompt, "Press to the menu display, press esc. Your preferences are by keystroke. ■ ...field, for example an Enable/Disable field, use the arrow keys) to change the language of the Setup utility. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Changing the Language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to select a language, and then press enter. 4.