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...the environmental impact of our products. HP shall not be construed as constituting an...of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard...Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on the Web. Part number: 635677-001 User Guides HP... is subject to change without notice. You can find them on your computer. For more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at www.hp....com/go/alerts to receive e-mail alert notifications. The only warranties for HP...
...the environmental impact of our products. HP shall not be construed as constituting an...of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard...Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on the Web. Part number: 635677-001 User Guides HP... is subject to change without notice. You can find them on your computer. For more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at www.hp....com/go/alerts to receive e-mail alert notifications. The only warranties for HP...
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To access this document, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides, or see the User Guides disc included with some models. Notebook Essentials 20 To access the notices, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides, or see the User Guides disc included with some ... support, go to the user guides, Help and Support also provides information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and accessing technical support. For more information In addition to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and then follow the on the web at http://www...
To access this document, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides, or see the User Guides disc included with some models. Notebook Essentials 20 To access the notices, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides, or see the User Guides disc included with some ... support, go to the user guides, Help and Support also provides information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and accessing technical support. For more information In addition to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and then follow the on the web at http://www...
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...creation of only one set of recovery discs ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs HP recommends creating recovery discs to be sure that you can exit the program before you have a much larger storage... discs: 1. Before creating recovery discs: ■ Use high-quality DVD-R, DVD+R, or CD-R discs. Follow the on-screen instructions. Notebook Essentials 32 Handle these discs are prompted to continue the disc creation process. DVDs have finished creating the recovery discs.
...creation of only one set of recovery discs ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs HP recommends creating recovery discs to be sure that you can exit the program before you have a much larger storage... discs: 1. Before creating recovery discs: ■ Use high-quality DVD-R, DVD+R, or CD-R discs. Follow the on-screen instructions. Notebook Essentials 32 Handle these discs are prompted to continue the disc creation process. DVDs have finished creating the recovery discs.
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...in Help and Support. ✎ For information on activating broadband wireless service, see the mobile network operator information included with the computer. Notebook Essentials 41 Appendix A: Troubleshooting An external device is not working as expected: ■ Turn on the device according to the manufacturer's...is receiving electrical power. ■ The device, especially if it is older, is compatible with the operating system. ■ The correct drivers are illuminated. ■ Disconnect and then reconnect all cables, and then turn on the wireless device. ■ Be sure that the ...
...in Help and Support. ✎ For information on activating broadband wireless service, see the mobile network operator information included with the computer. Notebook Essentials 41 Appendix A: Troubleshooting An external device is not working as expected: ■ Turn on the device according to the manufacturer's...is receiving electrical power. ■ The device, especially if it is older, is compatible with the operating system. ■ The correct drivers are illuminated. ■ Disconnect and then reconnect all cables, and then turn on the wireless device. ■ Be sure that the ...
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...; Creating a set of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. To check for computers that do not have a recovery partition. HP recommends creating recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of the window. 124 Chapter 7 Backup and Recovery Recovery Manager...9679; Backing up your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). As you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can...
...; Creating a set of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. To check for computers that do not have a recovery partition. HP recommends creating recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of the window. 124 Chapter 7 Backup and Recovery Recovery Manager...9679; Backing up your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). As you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can...
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... recover the operating system and software. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Software not provided with the computer. Recovery discs are included with this procedure. To restore the system from the ... only files that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the disc provided by the manufacturer. HP recommends using Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you set up all personal files. 2. Use these features before using...
... recover the operating system and software. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Software not provided with the computer. Recovery discs are included with this procedure. To restore the system from the ... only files that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the disc provided by the manufacturer. HP recommends using Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you set up all personal files. 2. Use these features before using...
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...wireless devices are disabled in Windows Control Panel). If the wireless light is on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all wireless network devices are connected to a wireless network. Using wireless devices... wireless devices are off the wireless devices simultaneously. Indicates that one or more network devices are disabled by the wireless key or HP Wireless Assistant). NOTE: On some models, the wireless light illuminates amber when all wireless devices are enabled at the factory, so...
...wireless devices are disabled in Windows Control Panel). If the wireless light is on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all wireless network devices are connected to a wireless network. Using wireless devices... wireless devices are off the wireless devices simultaneously. Indicates that one or more network devices are disabled by the wireless key or HP Wireless Assistant). NOTE: On some models, the wireless light illuminates amber when all wireless devices are enabled at the factory, so...
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...receiving FM radio signals. ● Create or "burn" audio CDs. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm. 6. 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 correct jack ...computer has a variety of audio features that allow you to match the corresponding jacks on the computer. ● Be sure that you install all drivers required by the external device. Click Sound. 4. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on ...
...receiving FM radio signals. ● Create or "burn" audio CDs. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm. 6. 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 correct jack ...computer has a variety of audio features that allow you to match the corresponding jacks on the computer. ● Be sure that you install all drivers required by the external device. Click Sound. 4. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on ...
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...; DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive For more information about required software and drivers or to learn which computer port to the equipment when connecting a powered drive, be connected to the system using the ports on an optional docking...
...; DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive For more information about required software and drivers or to learn which computer port to the equipment when connecting a powered drive, be connected to the system using the ports on an optional docking...
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... 69 The computer has 3 USB ports, which is usually included with the device. A sound alerts you when the USB device is connected, the Installing device driver software message displays in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar. To connect a USB device to the computer, connect the USB cable...
... 69 The computer has 3 USB ports, which is usually included with the device. A sound alerts you when the USB device is connected, the Installing device driver software message displays in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar. To connect a USB device to the computer, connect the USB cable...
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... that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. Identify the WLAN device from other devices If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for all wireless devices. You might include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. Expand the list of the original computer.... Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. If wireless networking is listed, either the computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only.
... that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. Identify the WLAN device from other devices If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for all wireless devices. You might include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. Expand the list of the original computer.... Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. If wireless networking is listed, either the computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only.
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... (SSID) when connecting to repair. If the WLAN device was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's website for the computer from the HP website at a public Internet chat room, contact the network administrator to obtain the codes, and then enter the codes when prompted. ... a Web browser and go to the network. NOTE: If the WLAN device was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's website for software and driver downloads. 4. Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows automatically repairs a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a Network icon in ...
... (SSID) when connecting to repair. If the WLAN device was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's website for the computer from the HP website at a public Internet chat room, contact the network administrator to obtain the codes, and then enter the codes when prompted. ... a Web browser and go to the network. NOTE: If the WLAN device was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's website for software and driver downloads. 4. Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows automatically repairs a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a Network icon in ...
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... the Device Manager window, clicking the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall 92 Chapter 11 Troubleshooting 3. Selecting Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 3. Right-clicking the optical device listing to show all... touching the flat surfaces. The computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software might be missing or corrupted.
... the Device Manager window, clicking the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall 92 Chapter 11 Troubleshooting 3. Selecting Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 3. Right-clicking the optical device listing to show all... touching the flat surfaces. The computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software might be missing or corrupted.
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...any loss of color while watching a movie if you lower system color properties to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. If you troubleshoot issues ◦ Click the Driver tab to 16-bit color by: 1. If this setting is working properly ◦ The Properties window provides ...9679; Disable Sleep before playing a disc. ● Be sure that you might see a warning message asking if you should not notice any required drivers ● Click Properties to verify that the disc is clean. To return to the outer edge. ● Check the disc for scratches. Right-...
...any loss of color while watching a movie if you lower system color properties to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. If you troubleshoot issues ◦ Click the Driver tab to 16-bit color by: 1. If this setting is working properly ◦ The Properties window provides ...9679; Disable Sleep before playing a disc. ● Be sure that you might see a warning message asking if you should not notice any required drivers ● Click Properties to verify that the disc is clean. To return to the outer edge. ● Check the disc for scratches. Right-...
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...System area, click Device Manager. 4. Windows scans the system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any discs from the HP website at http://www.hp.com. Proceed to uninstall and reinstall (for any other drivers you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in Windows Media Player produces no sound..., type the computer model number in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 95 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. If you want to play a DVD or BD. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 3. or - A DVD or BD playing in the search ...
...System area, click Device Manager. 4. Windows scans the system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any discs from the HP website at http://www.hp.com. Proceed to uninstall and reinstall (for any other drivers you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in Windows Media Player produces no sound..., type the computer model number in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 95 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. If you want to play a DVD or BD. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 3. or - A DVD or BD playing in the search ...
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...the on the hard drive. Click Install now to the computer. If prompted, restart the computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and then doubleclick the file to open... a window containing additional information. 6. To use Windows Update: 1. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. This feature automatically checks for and installs updates for updates. 2. NOTE: If you have...
...the on the hard drive. Click Install now to the computer. If prompted, restart the computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and then doubleclick the file to open... a window containing additional information. 6. To use Windows Update: 1. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. This feature automatically checks for and installs updates for updates. 2. NOTE: If you have...
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... 44 connectors, power 7 conservation, power 51 copyright warning 59 cord, power 12 corporate WLAN connection 19 critical battery level 48 critical updates, software 85 D device drivers HP drivers 95 Windows drivers 96 digital card defined 73 Index 97
... 44 connectors, power 7 conservation, power 51 copyright warning 59 cord, power 12 corporate WLAN connection 19 critical battery level 48 critical updates, software 85 D device drivers HP drivers 95 Windows drivers 96 digital card defined 73 Index 97
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... computer modem approval label 13 wireless certification labels 13 troubleshooting burning discs 94 device driver 95 disc play 93, 94 DVD movie play 94 external display 94 HP device drivers 95 optical disc tray 91 optical drive detection 92 Windows drivers 96 turning off the computer 52 U unresponsive system 52 USB cable, connecting 69...
... computer modem approval label 13 wireless certification labels 13 troubleshooting burning discs 94 device driver 95 disc play 93, 94 DVD movie play 94 external display 94 HP device drivers 95 optical disc tray 91 optical drive detection 92 Windows drivers 96 turning off the computer 52 U unresponsive system 52 USB cable, connecting 69...