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... guides and learning centers on the Web. For more user guides? Windows and Windows Vista are set forth in Help and Support. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Additional support and updates to the user guides are on the User Guides disc that... came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. They are available on your computer hard drive in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. The ...
... guides and learning centers on the Web. For more user guides? Windows and Windows Vista are set forth in Help and Support. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Additional support and updates to the user guides are on the User Guides disc that... came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. They are available on your computer hard drive in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. The ...
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...so. ✎ For details about using the software provided with the computer, refer to install the device and any required drivers. Click the name of programs is updated frequently by the hardware manufacturer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be ... following forms: ■ Preinstalled software. Locating and installing software Software on the manufacturer's Web site. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. Insert the disc into your optical drive. 2. Click Start, and then click All Programs. A list of a program...
...so. ✎ For details about using the software provided with the computer, refer to install the device and any required drivers. Click the name of programs is updated frequently by the hardware manufacturer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be ... following forms: ■ Preinstalled software. Locating and installing software Software on the manufacturer's Web site. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. Insert the disc into your optical drive. 2. Click Start, and then click All Programs. A list of a program...
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..., and then follow these suggestions if an external device does not function as expected, follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are installed and updated. Chapter 4: Troubleshooting An external device is not working as expected: ■ Turn on the device according to the manufacturer's instructions. ■...
..., and then follow these suggestions if an external device does not function as expected, follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are installed and updated. Chapter 4: Troubleshooting An external device is not working as expected: ■ Turn on the device according to the manufacturer's instructions. ■...
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...you will need high-quality DVD+R, DVD-R, or CD-R discs. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you with the Recovery Manager software. ■ The computer must be connected to AC power ... ■ Creating 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 create recovery discs to be sure that you can exit the program before creating recovery discs: ...
...you will need high-quality DVD+R, DVD-R, or CD-R discs. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you with the Recovery Manager software. ■ The computer must be connected to AC power ... ■ Creating 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 create recovery discs to be sure that you can exit the program before creating recovery discs: ...
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..., protecting 10 Q QuickWeb 3 browsing photos 7 configuring the network 7 disabling or enabling 8 identifying 4 playing music 7 setting up 3 Settings panel 6 using 4 QuickWeb icons identifying 5 R recovering a program or driver 23 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 27 recovering from the recovery discs 26 recovery discs 9, 23 Recovery Manager 26 recovery, system 23, 26 regulatory...
..., protecting 10 Q QuickWeb 3 browsing photos 7 configuring the network 7 disabling or enabling 8 identifying 4 playing music 7 setting up 3 Settings panel 6 using 4 QuickWeb icons identifying 5 R recovering a program or driver 23 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 27 recovering from the recovery discs 26 recovery discs 9, 23 Recovery Manager 26 recovery, system 23, 26 regulatory...
HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... (1) (2) (3) Component Product name Serial number (s/n) Part number/Product number (p/n) (5) Warranty period (4) Model description 14 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog Description This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the product name affixed to the front of the warranty period for the...
... (1) (2) (3) Component Product name Serial number (s/n) Part number/Product number (p/n) (5) Warranty period (4) Model description 14 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog Description This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the product name affixed to the front of the warranty period for the...
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... number helps a service technician determine what components and parts are needed. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. This is the alphanumeric identifier used to the front of the warranty period for the computer. 36 Chapter 4 Removal and...
... number helps a service technician determine what components and parts are needed. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. This is the alphanumeric identifier used to the front of the warranty period for the computer. 36 Chapter 4 Removal and...
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... ● Creating a set of recovery discs ● Creating system restore points ● Recovering a program or driver ● Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs NOTE: HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can exit the program before creating recovery discs: ... only a few DVDs are required. Follow the on-screen instructions. 7 Backup and recovery Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you with the Recovery Manager software. ● The computer must be connected to AC power...
... ● Creating a set of recovery discs ● Creating system restore points ● Recovering a program or driver ● Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs NOTE: HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can exit the program before creating recovery discs: ... only a few DVDs are required. Follow the on-screen instructions. 7 Backup and recovery Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you with the Recovery Manager software. ● The computer must be connected to AC power...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... before completion 44 A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 45 A device driver must be reinstalled 45 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 45 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 46 5 Power management ...47 Setting power options ...47 Using power-saving states 47 Initiating and exiting Sleep 47...
... before completion 44 A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 45 A device driver must be reinstalled 45 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 45 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 46 5 Power management ...47 Setting power options ...47 Using power-saving states 47 Initiating and exiting Sleep 47...
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Appendix B Software updates ...103 Updating the BIOS ...104 Determining the BIOS version 104 Downloading a BIOS update 104 Updating programs and drivers ...106 Index ...107 x
Appendix B Software updates ...103 Updating the BIOS ...104 Determining the BIOS version 104 Downloading a BIOS update 104 Updating programs and drivers ...106 Index ...107 x
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This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are affixed inside the battery bay. ● Wireless ...
This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are affixed inside the battery bay. ● Wireless ...
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... on . Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are off . Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer....connected to the network. All of the wireless devices on your computer using these features: ● Wireless action key ● HP Wireless Assistant software ● Operating system controls Using the wireless action key The computer has a wireless action key, one or ...
... on . Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are off . Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer....connected to the network. All of the wireless devices on your computer using these features: ● Wireless action key ● HP Wireless Assistant software ● Operating system controls Using the wireless action key The computer has a wireless action key, one or ...
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... a computer that the integrated WLAN device is properly installed on the side of the original computer package, you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver of the WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that does not connect to the network you...
... a computer that the integrated WLAN device is properly installed on the side of the original computer package, you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver of the WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that does not connect to the network you...
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...icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your network device and attempts to reconnect to one 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 codes when ...to do so. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must have the current codes to a WLAN, the network is no network icon in an office or at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. The SSID and network key are prompted...
...icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your network device and attempts to reconnect to one 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 codes when ...to do so. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must have the current codes to a WLAN, the network is no network icon in an office or at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. The SSID and network key are prompted...
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..., adjust the volume before putting on your desktop. 3. Open Windows Media Player or MediaSmart and play back the sound. 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 ... of audio features: ● Play music using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Audio 37 Select Start > All Programs >...
..., adjust the volume before putting on your desktop. 3. Open Windows Media Player or MediaSmart and play back the sound. 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 ... of audio features: ● Play music using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Audio 37 Select Start > All Programs >...
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.... In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software. ● Disable. ● Uninstall. ● Scan for hardware changes. Right-click the optical device listing to show all of the disc. 3. ... the outer edges of the installed drives. 4. 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 the disc (3) from the optical drive. 2. If you remove it. 4. NOTE: If the tray is ...
.... In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software. ● Disable. ● Uninstall. ● Scan for hardware changes. Right-click the optical device listing to show all of the disc. 3. ... the outer edges of the installed drives. 4. 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 the disc (3) from the optical drive. 2. If you remove it. 4. NOTE: If the tray is ...
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.... ● Be sure that you are copying a disc, save the information on an external display 1. See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this setting is not already selected. 4. Click OK. ◦ Disconnect external devices, such as the secondary...
.... ● Be sure that you are copying a disc, save the information on an external display 1. See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this setting is not already selected. 4. Click OK. ◦ Disconnect external devices, such as the secondary...
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... press enter, and follow the instructions provided. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your program again. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Then in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use MediaSmart... Troubleshooting 45 Click your computer model number in the following section. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Web browser, go to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - A DVD or BD playing in the System area, click Device Manager...
... press enter, and follow the instructions provided. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your program again. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Then in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use MediaSmart... Troubleshooting 45 Click your computer model number in the following section. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Web browser, go to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - A DVD or BD playing in the System area, click Device Manager...
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... for updates. 2. This feature can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. To use Windows Update: 1. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. NOTE: If you have not previously...
... for updates. 2. This feature can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. To use Windows Update: 1. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. NOTE: If you have not previously...
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.... To add more information about device-specific software, refer to an optional expansion product. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. The computer has 3 USB ports, which is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of...
.... To add more information about device-specific software, refer to an optional expansion product. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. The computer has 3 USB ports, which is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of...