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...to the user guides are set forth in Help and Support. Windows Users Looking for more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at www.hp.com/go/alerts to date with your computer hard drive in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and... services. Windows and Windows Vista are on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. The only warranties for Business Notebook Keep ...
...to the user guides are set forth in Help and Support. Windows Users Looking for more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at www.hp.com/go/alerts to date with your computer hard drive in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and... services. Windows and Windows Vista are on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. The only warranties for Business Notebook Keep ...
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Notebook Essentials 20 It describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health,... Comfort Guide. 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.hp.com/ergo. To access Help and Support, select Start >...or region-specific support, go to the user guides, Help and Support also provides information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and accessing technical support. The Safety & Comfort Guide also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information...
Notebook Essentials 20 It describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health,... Comfort Guide. 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.hp.com/ergo. To access Help and Support, select Start >...or region-specific support, go to the user guides, Help and Support also provides information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and accessing technical support. The Safety & Comfort Guide also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information...
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... required. ✎ Double-layer discs and read-write discs-such as CD-RW, and DVD±RW discs-are purchased separately. Notebook Essentials 32 The software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs. Before creating recovery discs: ■ Use high-quality...■ 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 creating recovery discs to be created per computer. ■ Number each disc before you experience serious system failure...
... required. ✎ Double-layer discs and read-write discs-such as CD-RW, and DVD±RW discs-are purchased separately. Notebook Essentials 32 The software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs. Before creating recovery discs: ■ Use high-quality...■ 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 creating recovery discs to be created per computer. ■ Number each disc before you experience serious system failure...
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Notebook Essentials 41 If the light is illuminated amber, turn the power off and then back on. ✎ For more information on wireless technology, see the ... Help and Support. ✎ For information on activating broadband wireless service, see the mobile network operator information included with the operating system. ■ The correct drivers are installed and updated. Appendix A: Troubleshooting An external device is not working as expected: ■ Turn on the device according to its power adapter and...
Notebook Essentials 41 If the light is illuminated amber, turn the power off and then back on. ✎ For more information on wireless technology, see the ... Help and Support. ✎ For information on activating broadband wireless service, see the mobile network operator information included with the operating system. ■ The correct drivers are installed and updated. Appendix A: Troubleshooting An external device is not working as expected: ■ Turn on the device according to its power adapter and...
HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... and data files, continue to back up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). As you experience system failure or instability. Use these discs to help you might not have... (operating system feature). Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends creating recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of a...
... and data files, continue to back up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). As you experience system failure or instability. Use these discs to help you might not have... (operating system feature). Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends creating recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of a...
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... "Press for computers that do not have previously backed up all personal files. 2. However, if the computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you have a partition. HP recommends using Recovery Manager. Use these features before using Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you to create an entire drive backup...
... "Press for computers that do not have previously backed up all personal files. 2. However, if the computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you have a partition. HP recommends using Recovery Manager. Use these features before using Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you to create an entire drive backup...
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... action key or hotkey (fn+f12) ● HP Wireless Assistant software ● HP Connection Manager software (select models only) ● Operating system controls Using the wireless key The computer has a wireless key, one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no... one or more wireless devices, and one wireless device is off . Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all network devices are connected to...
... action key or hotkey (fn+f12) ● HP Wireless Assistant software ● HP Connection Manager software (select models only) ● Operating system controls Using the wireless key The computer has a wireless key, one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no... one or more wireless devices, and one wireless device is off . Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all network devices are connected to...
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.... ● Stream radio programs (select models only) or receiving FM radio signals. ● Create or "burn" audio CDs. 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 match the corresponding ... setting free of background noise. 36 Chapter 4 Multimedia Audio The computer has a variety of audio features that allow you install all drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. For best results: ● Be sure that use ...
.... ● Stream radio programs (select models only) or receiving FM radio signals. ● Create or "burn" audio CDs. 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 match the corresponding ... setting free of background noise. 36 Chapter 4 Multimedia Audio The computer has a variety of audio features that allow you install all drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. For best results: ● Be sure that use ...
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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 a grounded AC outlet. If connecting a powered drive, connect the drive power cord to use, see the manufacturer's instructions...
...; 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 a grounded AC outlet. If connecting a powered drive, connect the drive power cord to use, see the manufacturer's instructions...
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... the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to connect a USB 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. The computer has 3 USB ports, which is usually included with the...
... the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to connect a USB 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. The computer has 3 USB ports, which is usually included with the...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...networking is not listed in Help and Support. Identify the WLAN device from other devices If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device might be sure that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. If no WLAN device 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. The listing for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, see Help and Support. 1. ...
...networking is not listed in Help and Support. Identify the WLAN device from other devices If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device might be sure that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. If no WLAN device 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. The listing for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, see Help and Support. 1. ...
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...personal wireless router, review the router user guide for the latest software. Change the corresponding code in an office or at http://www.hp.com. A Windows "Device not Found" error message might appear. If the WLAN device was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's ...or network keys used in the search box. 5. 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 the ...
...personal wireless router, review the router user guide for the latest software. Change the corresponding code in an office or at http://www.hp.com. A Windows "Device not Found" error message might appear. If the WLAN device was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's ...or network keys used in the search box. 5. 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 the ...
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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 If you remove it. 4. Removing any discs from the tray by the edges and ...the optical drive. 2. 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. Close the disc tray, and then place the disc in the Device Manager utility by: 1. Right-clicking the ...
...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 If you remove it. 4. Removing any discs from the tray by the edges and ...the optical drive. 2. 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. Close the disc tray, and then place the disc in the Device Manager utility by: 1. Right-clicking the ...
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...To play 93 Because the human eye cannot easily tell the difference between colors beyond 16 bits, you should not notice any required drivers ● Click Properties to verify that the device is working properly ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to ...help you troubleshoot issues ◦ Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for scratches. Right-clicking on a blank area of the disc to continue. Selecting Advanced Settings > Monitor tab. 3. In...
...To play 93 Because the human eye cannot easily tell the difference between colors beyond 16 bits, you should not notice any required drivers ● Click Properties to verify that the device is working properly ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to ...help you troubleshoot issues ◦ Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for scratches. Right-clicking on a blank area of the disc to continue. Selecting Advanced Settings > Monitor tab. 3. In...
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... and then continue with the restart. 7. Try running the program again. Open a web browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. In the System area, click Device Manager. 4. If uninstalling and reinstalling the...the device, but do not restart the computer. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 3. Windows scans the system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any other drivers you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the ...
... and then continue with the restart. 7. Try running the program again. Open a web browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. In the System area, click Device Manager. 4. If uninstalling and reinstalling the...the device, but do not restart the computer. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 3. Windows scans the system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any other drivers you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the ...
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..., click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 96 Chapter 11 Troubleshooting After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. This feature automatically checks for and installs updates for Updates. 3. NOTE: If you have not...to save the file to install. 7. If prompted, restart the computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and then doubleclick the file to the computer. Click Start > All ...
..., click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 96 Chapter 11 Troubleshooting After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. This feature automatically checks for and installs updates for Updates. 3. NOTE: If you have not...to save the file to install. 7. If prompted, restart the computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and then doubleclick the file to the computer. Click Start > All ...
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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...