HP Pavilion dv4 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... duration of the computer. Item 1 2 3 Component Product name Serial number (s/n) Part number/Product number (p/n) 4 Model description 5 Warranty period Description The name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. Maintenance and Service Guide 3-1 An alphanumeric identifier used to the...
... duration of the computer. Item 1 2 3 Component Product name Serial number (s/n) Part number/Product number (p/n) 4 Model description 5 Warranty period Description The name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. Maintenance and Service Guide 3-1 An alphanumeric identifier used to the...
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... note of each product. Item Component 1 Product name 2 Serial number (s/n) 3 Part number/Product number (p/n) 4 Model description 5 Warranty period Description The name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. An alphanumeric identifier used to the front of the warranty period for your computer.
... note of each product. Item Component 1 Product name 2 Serial number (s/n) 3 Part number/Product number (p/n) 4 Model description 5 Warranty period Description The name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. An alphanumeric identifier used to the front of the warranty period for your computer.
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... only) on a regular basis to help you with a solid-state drive (SSD) might not have a partition. Maintenance and Service Guide 7-1 HP recommends creating recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of a system failure: ■ Creating a set of recovery discs (.... ■ Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Use these discs to an earlier state. ■ Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you experience system failure or instability. Recovery discs are used to start up (boot) ...
... only) on a regular basis to help you with a solid-state drive (SSD) might not have a partition. Maintenance and Service Guide 7-1 HP recommends creating recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of a system failure: ■ Creating a set of recovery discs (.... ■ Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Use these discs to an earlier state. ■ Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you experience system failure or instability. Recovery discs are used to start up (boot) ...
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... system 1-4 optical drive 1-2 pointing device 1-4 ports 1-3 power requirements 1-4 processor 1-1 security 1-4 serviceability 1-4 webcam 1-3 wireless 1-3 product name 1-1, 4-5 product name, location 3-1 R rear components 2-7 recovery full system 8-1, 8-5 programs or drivers 8-1 using the recovery discs 8-6 using the recovery partition 8-6 recovery discs creating 8-2 defined 8-1 performing a recovery 8-6 Recovery Manager 8-1 recovery partition defined 8-1 performing a recovery 8-6 recycling battery 11-1 display...
... system 1-4 optical drive 1-2 pointing device 1-4 ports 1-3 power requirements 1-4 processor 1-1 security 1-4 serviceability 1-4 webcam 1-3 wireless 1-3 product name 1-1, 4-5 product name, location 3-1 R rear components 2-7 recovery full system 8-1, 8-5 programs or drivers 8-1 using the recovery discs 8-6 using the recovery partition 8-6 recovery discs creating 8-2 defined 8-1 performing a recovery 8-6 Recovery Manager 8-1 recovery partition defined 8-1 performing a recovery 8-6 recycling battery 11-1 display...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...partition (select models only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a ...program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature)....
...partition (select models only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a ...program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature)....
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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Index B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 3 personal files 3 templates 3 F f11 7 full system recovery 1 P performing a recovery 6 R recovering a program or driver 1 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 7 recovering from the recovery discs 6 recovery 6 recovery discs 1, 2 Recovery Manager 1, 6 recovery partition 1 recovery, system 1, 6 restore points 5 S safeguarding information 1 solid-state drive (SSD) 1, 6, 7 supported discs 2 system failure or instability 1 system recovery 1, 6 system restore points 1, 5 U using system restore 5 8 Index
Index B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 3 personal files 3 templates 3 F f11 7 full system recovery 1 P performing a recovery 6 R recovering a program or driver 1 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 7 recovering from the recovery discs 6 recovery 6 recovery discs 1, 2 Recovery Manager 1, 6 recovery partition 1 recovery, system 1, 6 restore points 5 S safeguarding information 1 solid-state drive (SSD) 1, 6, 7 supported discs 2 system failure or instability 1 system recovery 1, 6 system restore points 1, 5 U using system restore 5 8 Index
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Determining the BIOS version 2 Downloading a BIOS update 2 Updating programs and drivers ...4 Index ...5 iii
Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Determining the BIOS version 2 Downloading a BIOS update 2 Updating programs and drivers ...4 Index ...5 iii
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... other identifier. To use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS.... 3. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that provides software for your selection to reliable external power using the AC adapter. To download a BIOS update: 1. Follow...
... other identifier. To use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS.... 3. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that provides software for your selection to reliable external power using the AC adapter. To download a BIOS update: 1. Follow...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If you may be able to open a window containing additional information. ...6. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. When the list of the device. 4 ...
... other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If you may be able to open a window containing additional information. ...6. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. When the list of the device. 4 ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired or wireless network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network devices are connected to a wired network. Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers...) Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to a wired network. Also identifies the Wireless...
...HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired or wireless network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network devices are connected to a wired network. Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers...) Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to a wired network. Also identifies the Wireless...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
...: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... adapters list. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to a WLAN 19 Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. Refer to...
... adapters list. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to a WLAN 19 Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. Refer to...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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.... A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be displayed. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for your computer model number in the...
.... A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be displayed. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for your computer model number in the...
Drives - Windows 7
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A disc does not play ...24 A disc does not play automatically ...24 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 25 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 26 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 26 Index ...27 iv
A disc does not play ...24 A disc does not play automatically ...24 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 25 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 26 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 26 Index ...27 iv
Drives - Windows 7
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...-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. Connect the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. 3 Using external drives Removable external drives...
...-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. Connect the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. 3 Using external drives Removable external drives...
Drives - Windows 7
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...the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Look for hardware changes. 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 an optical drive listing. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. If the drive is...
...the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Look for hardware changes. 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 an optical drive listing. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. If the drive is...
Drives - Windows 7
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...ROM drives category in Device Manager. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that the disc is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Windows scans your program again. Reopen Device Manager, if ...any discs from the optical drive. 2. NOTE: If you are using the right kind of disc for your drivers using the procedures in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use HP MediaSmart to play a DVD. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Right-click the device ...
...ROM drives category in Device Manager. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that the disc is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Windows scans your program again. Reopen Device Manager, if ...any discs from the optical drive. 2. NOTE: If you are using the right kind of disc for your drivers using the procedures in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use HP MediaSmart to play a DVD. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Right-click the device ...
Drives - Windows 7
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..., and follow the instructions provided. or - This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. When the list... the Windows 7 operating system. 5. NOTE: If you can check for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. Click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the...
..., and follow the instructions provided. or - This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. When the list... the Windows 7 operating system. 5. NOTE: If you can check for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. Click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the...
Drives - Windows 7
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...-RW SuperMulti DL Combo Drive with LightScribe 3 C CD burning 9, 25 copying 8 playing 6 removing 10 CD drive 2, 11 copyright warning 8 D device drivers HP drivers 26 Windows drivers 26 Disk Cleanup software 12 Disk Defragmenter software 12 disk performance 12 diskette drive 11 drive light 14 drives caring for 1 diskette 11 external... R region codes, DVD 7 S SmartBay inserting a drive 20 replacing a drive 20 software Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 T troubleshooting burning discs 25 device driver 25 disc play 24 HP device drivers 26 optical disc tray 22 optical drive detection 23 Windows...
...-RW SuperMulti DL Combo Drive with LightScribe 3 C CD burning 9, 25 copying 8 playing 6 removing 10 CD drive 2, 11 copyright warning 8 D device drivers HP drivers 26 Windows drivers 26 Disk Cleanup software 12 Disk Defragmenter software 12 disk performance 12 diskette drive 11 drive light 14 drives caring for 1 diskette 11 external... R region codes, DVD 7 S SmartBay inserting a drive 20 replacing a drive 20 software Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 T troubleshooting burning discs 25 device driver 25 disc play 24 HP device drivers 26 optical disc tray 22 optical drive detection 23 Windows...
External Devices - Windows 7
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... at the far right of the notification area). 2. Click the name of the taskbar. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the USB device. Remove the device. 2 Chapter 1 Using a USB device You will hear a sound when the device has been...
... at the far right of the notification area). 2. Click the name of the taskbar. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the USB device. Remove the device. 2 Chapter 1 Using a USB device You will hear a sound when the device has been...