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... an additional warranty. 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. Click: Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides ...Nothing herein should be liable for more user guides? Part number: 635677-001 User Guides HP is subject to the user guides are on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Windows Users Looking for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained ...
... an additional warranty. 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. Click: Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides ...Nothing herein should be liable for more user guides? Part number: 635677-001 User Guides HP is subject to the user guides are on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Windows Users Looking for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained ...
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...reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. Notebook Essentials 20 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. For more information In addition ...to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and then follow the on the web...
...reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. Notebook Essentials 20 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. For more information In addition ...to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and then follow the on the web...
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Notebook Essentials 32 All these discs are prompted to continue the disc creation process. DVDs have finished creating the recovery discs. To create a set of recovery .... The software allows the 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 inserting it in a safe place. If using...
Notebook Essentials 32 All these discs are prompted to continue the disc creation process. DVDs have finished creating the recovery discs. To create a set of recovery .... The software allows the 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 inserting it in a safe place. If using...
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... 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... its power cord are properly connected and that the lights are illuminated. ■ Be sure that the wireless router or access point is illuminated blue. Notebook Essentials 41
... 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... its power cord are properly connected and that the lights are illuminated. ■ Be sure that the wireless router or access point is illuminated blue. Notebook Essentials 41
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...to recover the operating system and software. With Recovery Manager, you can recover the full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from a ...computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you with the following tasks for the presence of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. HP recommends creating recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of a system failure: ● Creating a set of recovery discs...
...to recover the operating system and software. With Recovery Manager, you can recover the full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from a ...computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you with the following tasks for the presence of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. HP recommends creating recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of a system failure: ● Creating a set of recovery discs...
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HP recommends using Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. -...
HP recommends using Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. -...
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... lights, depending on the computer. Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are disabled by the wireless key or HP Wireless Assistant). All of the wireless devices on the computer are connected to a wireless network. The wireless light... the wireless key to a wireless network. Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are off. Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one wireless device is off...
... lights, depending on the computer. Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are disabled by the wireless key or HP Wireless Assistant). All of the wireless devices on the computer are connected to a wireless network. The wireless light... the wireless key to a wireless network. Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are off. Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one wireless device is off...
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... and Environmental Notices. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of audio features that allow you install all drivers required by the external device. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. To check the record functions: 1. NOTE...
... and Environmental Notices. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of audio features that allow you install all drivers required by the external device. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. To check the record functions: 1. NOTE...
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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 computer. 2. Using external drives Removable external drives expand storing options and information access. If connecting a powered drive...
...; 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 computer. 2. Using external drives Removable external drives expand storing options and information access. If connecting a powered drive...
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..., drive, printer, scanner, or hub, to the computer or to the USB port. 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...
..., drive, printer, scanner, or hub, to the computer or to the USB port. 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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...by purchasing a wireless networking device. Identify the WLAN device from other devices If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for all wireless devices. 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. 11 Troubleshooting Cannot connect to a WLAN Before troubleshooting a network connection problem, be prompted for your...
...by purchasing a wireless networking device. Identify the WLAN device from other devices If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for all wireless devices. 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. 11 Troubleshooting Cannot connect to a WLAN Before troubleshooting a network connection problem, be prompted for your...
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...are unavailable If prompted for the latest software. Change the corresponding code in the notification area after configuring the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the computer accordingly. ...a private network, such as a network in an office or at http://www.hp.com. Enter the current codes to repair. NOTE: If the WLAN device was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's website for software and driver downloads. 4. Press the enter key, and then follow the on a secure ...
...are unavailable If prompted for the latest software. Change the corresponding code in the notification area after configuring the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the computer accordingly. ...a private network, such as a network in an office or at http://www.hp.com. Enter the current codes to repair. NOTE: If the WLAN device was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's website for software and driver downloads. 4. Press the enter key, and then follow the on a secure ...
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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 NOTE: If the tray is listed in a protective case. In the System area, ...the flat surfaces. 3. 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. Remove the disc from the optical drive. 2. Right-clicking the optical device listing to show all of the disc...
...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 NOTE: If the tray is listed in a protective case. In the System area, ...the flat surfaces. 3. 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. Remove the disc from the optical drive. 2. Right-clicking the optical device listing to show all of the disc...
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... for scratches. 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 ... loss of the computer desktop, and selecting Screen resolution. 2. If you might need to continue. To return to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. Otherwise, you find scratches, treat the disc with filtered water and a lint-free cloth. Selecting High Color (16 bit),...
... for scratches. 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 ... loss of the computer desktop, and selecting Screen resolution. 2. If you might need to continue. To return to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. Otherwise, you find scratches, treat the disc with filtered water and a lint-free cloth. Selecting High Color (16 bit),...
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... to burn the contents to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. or - Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your drivers using the procedures in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use MediaSmart to update your country or region. 2....the SoftPaq number in Device Manager. Try running the program again. Remove any devices requiring drivers. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to delete. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. If you might need to play a DVD or BD. A DVD or BD...
... to burn the contents to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. or - Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your drivers using the procedures in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use MediaSmart to update your country or region. 2....the SoftPaq number in Device Manager. Try running the program again. Remove any devices requiring drivers. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to delete. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. If you might need to play a DVD or BD. A DVD or BD...
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...When the list of the device. 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 enter settings before checking for ... prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 96 Chapter 11 Troubleshooting Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, a prompt appears asking you to install...
...When the list of the device. 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 enter settings before checking for ... prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 96 Chapter 11 Troubleshooting Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, a prompt appears asking you to install...
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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...