HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number located on the service tag. This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the alphanumeric identifier used to each product. This number describes the duration of...
... When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number located on the service tag. This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the alphanumeric identifier used to each product. This number describes the duration of...
HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... your computer. Removal and replacement procedures Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. This is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer.
... your computer. Removal and replacement procedures Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. This is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer.
HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to its original factory state if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs carefully and keep... create recovery discs immediately after software setup. This feature helps you experience serious system failure or instability. Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to your information regularly to 20 discs may not have a much higher capacity than ...
... from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to its original factory state if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs carefully and keep... create recovery discs immediately after software setup. This feature helps you experience serious system failure or instability. Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to your information regularly to 20 discs may not have a much higher capacity than ...
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Index security 1-3 serviceability 1-4 TV tuner 1-3 webcam 1-2 wireless 1-2 product name 1-1, 3-1, 4-5 R recovery from the dedicated recovery partition 8-4 from the recovery discs 8-4 procedure 8-4 program or driver 8-1 recovery discs 8-4 recovery partition 8-4 recycling battery 11-1 display 11-1 remote controls, spare part number 3-14 removal/replacement preliminaries 4-1 procedures 4-5 restore points 8-3 restoring factory settings 5-2 right-...
Index security 1-3 serviceability 1-4 TV tuner 1-3 webcam 1-2 wireless 1-2 product name 1-1, 3-1, 4-5 R recovery from the dedicated recovery partition 8-4 from the recovery discs 8-4 procedure 8-4 program or driver 8-1 recovery discs 8-4 recovery partition 8-4 recycling battery 11-1 display 11-1 remote controls, spare part number 3-14 removal/replacement preliminaries 4-1 procedures 4-5 restore points 8-3 restoring factory settings 5-2 right-...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... are designed to help you to reverse undesirable changes to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to recover your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and...
... are designed to help you to reverse undesirable changes to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to recover your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and...
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
Drives - Windows 7
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The computer does not detect the optical drive 25 A disc does not play ...26 A disc does not play automatically ...27 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 28 A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 29 A device driver must be reinstalled ...30 Obtaining Windows device drivers 30 Obtaining HP device drivers 30 Index ...31 iv
The computer does not detect the optical drive 25 A disc does not play ...26 A disc does not play automatically ...27 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 28 A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 29 A device driver must be reinstalled ...30 Obtaining Windows device drivers 30 Obtaining HP device drivers 30 Index ...31 iv
Drives - Windows 7
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...this section. 4. The computer does not detect the optical drive 25 If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for an optical drive listing. In the Device Manager window,..., or BD 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. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Right-click the optical device listing to update...
...this section. 4. The computer does not detect the optical drive 25 If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for an optical drive listing. In the Device Manager window,..., or BD 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. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Right-click the optical device listing to update...
Drives - Windows 7
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... the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your drive. The process of disc for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 28 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
... the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your drive. The process of disc for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 28 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
Drives - Windows 7
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...Manager window, click Action, and then Scan for hardware changes in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. To use the HP Web site to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Follow the on ). 4. Then in the toolbar. Repeat for any other Microsoft products. Try running your country or ...for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Obtaining HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for updates. 3. A device driver must be prompted to enter settings before you can...
...Manager window, click Action, and then Scan for hardware changes in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. To use the HP Web site to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Follow the on ). 4. Then in the toolbar. Repeat for any other Microsoft products. Try running your country or ...for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Obtaining HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for updates. 3. A device driver must be prompted to enter settings before you can...
Drives - Windows 7
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... region codes, DVD 9 S software Disk Cleanup 19 Disk Defragmenter 18 T troubleshooting burning discs 28 device driver 30 disc play 26, 27 HP device drivers 30 optical disc tray 24 optical drive detection 25 Windows drivers 30 Index 31 Index A airport security devices 1 AutoPlay 8 B BD drive 4 Blu-ray Disc (... Blu-ray drive 4 C CD burning 12, 28 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 2, 4 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 30 Windows drivers 30 Disk Cleanup software 19 Disk Defragmenter software 18 disk performance 18 drive light 15 drives caring for 1 hard 20, 21 optical 2 ...
... region codes, DVD 9 S software Disk Cleanup 19 Disk Defragmenter 18 T troubleshooting burning discs 28 device driver 30 disc play 26, 27 HP device drivers 30 optical disc tray 24 optical drive detection 25 Windows drivers 30 Index 31 Index A airport security devices 1 AutoPlay 8 B BD drive 4 Blu-ray Disc (... Blu-ray drive 4 C CD burning 12, 28 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 2, 4 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 30 Windows drivers 30 Disk Cleanup software 19 Disk Defragmenter software 18 disk performance 18 drive light 15 drives caring for 1 hard 20, 21 optical 2 ...
External Devices - Windows 7
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...: To prevent damage to a USB connector, use the following procedure to remove the device. 3. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to safely remove a USB device. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to the USB...
...: To prevent damage to a USB connector, use the following procedure to remove the device. 3. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to safely remove a USB device. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to the USB...
External Media Cards - Windows 7
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...Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot. To remove the insert: 1. Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the connectors: Use minimal...the computer when an ExpressCard is inserted into an ExpressCard slot. If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or ...
...Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot. To remove the insert: 1. Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the connectors: Use minimal...the computer when an ExpressCard is inserted into an ExpressCard slot. If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or ...
External Media Cards - Windows 7
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... procedure to remove the hardware device. 3. To remove an ExpressCard: 1. To insert an ExpressCard: 1. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to safely remove the ExpressCard. Save your information and close all programs associated with the connectors facing the computer. 2. Pull the...
... procedure to remove the hardware device. 3. To remove an ExpressCard: 1. To insert an ExpressCard: 1. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to safely remove the ExpressCard. Save your information and close all programs associated with the connectors facing the computer. 2. Pull the...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... information you may need this information when traveling internationally. An optional device may need the Product Key to locate documents, drivers, and support for use. This number provides specific information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by ... This is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label-Provides regulatory information about the product's hardware components. If your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). The modem approval label is the product name affixed to the bottom of the warranty period for use...
... information you may need this information when traveling internationally. An optional device may need the Product Key to locate documents, drivers, and support for use. This number provides specific information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by ... This is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label-Provides regulatory information about the product's hardware components. If your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). The modem approval label is the product name affixed to the bottom of the warranty period for use...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... date. The BIOS date is displayed in decimal format. fn+f12 To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second...
... date. The BIOS date is displayed in decimal format. fn+f12 To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second...
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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...are already in the lower-left corner of the date, name, or other system information is displayed in Windows) or by turning on the HP Web site that is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer. Make a ...for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the ...
...are already in the lower-left corner of the date, name, or other system information is displayed in Windows) or by turning on the HP Web site that is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer. Make a ...for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... Click Install now to open a window containing additional information. 6. To do so, restart your computer. If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. or - Open your Internet browser, go to...
... Click Install now to open a window containing additional information. 6. To do so, restart your computer. If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. or - Open your Internet browser, go to...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of your network drivers are installed, one or more network devices are connected to a wireless network, and one or more ...HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. Network (connected) Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers...
... network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of your network drivers are installed, one or more network devices are connected to a wireless network, and one or more ...HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. Network (connected) Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers...