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registered trademarks of our products. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Subscription Services for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. They are available on your computer. Sign up to date...
registered trademarks of our products. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Subscription Services for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. They are available on your computer. Sign up to date...
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... safety information. 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. To access this document, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides, or see...://www.hp.com/ergo. To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support. It describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits for battery disposal information, see the User Guides disc included with some models. For country- Notebook Essentials ...
... safety information. 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. To access this document, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides, or see...://www.hp.com/ergo. To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support. It describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits for battery disposal information, see the User Guides disc included with some models. For country- Notebook Essentials ...
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...: ■ Use high-quality DVD-R, DVD+R, or CD-R discs. The next time you open Recovery Manager, you are purchased separately. Notebook Essentials 32 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 into the computer ...
...: ■ Use high-quality DVD-R, DVD+R, or CD-R discs. The next time you open Recovery Manager, you are purchased separately. Notebook Essentials 32 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 into the computer ...
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...and the cable or DSL modem, and that the wireless device is turned on and the wireless light on the computer is illuminated blue. Notebook Essentials 41 Appendix A: Troubleshooting An external device is not working as expected: ■ Turn on the device according to the manufacturer's instructions... device 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 the power off and then back on. ✎ For more information...
...and the cable or DSL modem, and that the wireless device is turned on and the wireless light on the computer is illuminated blue. Notebook Essentials 41 Appendix A: Troubleshooting An external device is not working as expected: ■ Turn on the device according to the manufacturer's instructions... device 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 the power off and then back on. ✎ For more information...
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...System restore points allow you create. 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). Use these discs to... an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends creating recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of a system failure: ● Creating a set...
...System restore points allow you create. 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). Use these discs to... an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends creating recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of a system failure: ● Creating a set...
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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 a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. NOTE: Windows has its own ...
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 a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. NOTE: Windows has its own ...
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... 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 wireless devices, and one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all network devices are off the wireless devices simultaneously...
... 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 wireless devices, and one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all network devices are off the wireless devices simultaneously...
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... Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. To reduce the risk of background noise. 36 Chapter 4 Multimedia NOTE: A driver is securely connected to match the corresponding jacks on the computer. Click the Test button. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Checking your audio... devices such as a beep or alarm. 6. Audio The computer has a variety of audio features that allow you install all drivers required by the external device. For additional safety information, see the information provided with instant messaging programs. ● Stream radio programs...
... Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. To reduce the risk of background noise. 36 Chapter 4 Multimedia NOTE: A driver is securely connected to match the corresponding jacks on the computer. Click the Test button. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Checking your audio... devices such as a beep or alarm. 6. Audio The computer has a variety of audio features that allow you install all drivers required by the external device. For additional safety information, see the information provided with instant messaging programs. ● Stream radio programs...
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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. If connecting a powered drive, connect the drive power cord to the system using the ports on...
...; 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. If connecting a powered drive, connect the drive power cord to the system using the ports on...
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... product. 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. Some USB devices might require additional support software, which support USB...
... product. 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. Some USB devices might require additional support software, which support USB...
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...interference from the Network adapters list. 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. For more information, see the website links provided in the feature list on the computer: NOTE: Windows includes...networking devices are installed for all wireless devices. 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.
...interference from the Network adapters list. 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. For more information, see the website links provided in the feature list on the computer: NOTE: Windows includes...networking devices are installed for all wireless devices. 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.
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... or region. 3. Change the corresponding code in an office or at http://www.hp.com. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software: 1. For the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for instructions on setting up the same codes on a regular basis to http://www....hp.com/support. 2. Press the enter key, and then follow the on a secure network. Click Troubleshoot ...
... or region. 3. Change the corresponding code in an office or at http://www.hp.com. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software: 1. For the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for instructions on setting up the same codes on a regular basis to http://www....hp.com/support. 2. Press the enter key, and then follow the on a secure network. Click Troubleshoot ...
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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. Removing any discs from the tray by : 1. Selecting Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 3. NOTE: If the tray is... 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 Right-clicking the optical device listing to show all of the disc (3). If you suspect ...
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. Removing any discs from the tray by : 1. Selecting Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 3. NOTE: If the tray is... 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 Right-clicking the optical device listing to show all of the disc (3). If you suspect ...
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...Change desktop color properties. Because the human eye cannot easily tell the difference between colors beyond 16 bits, you troubleshoot issues ◦ Click the Driver tab to 16-bit color by: 1. ● Scann for scratches. If necessary, clean the disc with an optical disc repair kit available ... sure that the device is working properly ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you should not notice any required drivers ● Click Properties to verify that the disc is not already selected. 4. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc....
...Change desktop color properties. Because the human eye cannot easily tell the difference between colors beyond 16 bits, you troubleshoot issues ◦ Click the Driver tab to 16-bit color by: 1. ● Scann for scratches. If necessary, clean the disc with an optical disc repair kit available ... sure that the device is working properly ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you should not notice any required drivers ● Click Properties to verify that the disc is not already selected. 4. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc....
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.... If you might need to your country or region. 2. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to play a DVD or BD. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click the option for example, DVD/CD ROMs, Modems, and so...with the restart. 7. ● Be sure that the disc is also available from the HP website at http://www.hp.com. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in Windows Media Player produces no ...
.... If you might need to your country or region. 2. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to play a DVD or BD. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click the option for example, DVD/CD ROMs, Modems, and so...with the restart. 7. ● Be sure that the disc is also available from the HP website at http://www.hp.com. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in Windows Media Player produces no ...
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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 install. 7. NOTE: If ...appears asking you to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Check for updates. 2. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to enter settings before checking for Updates. 3. This feature automatically checks for and installs updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft ...
...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 install. 7. NOTE: If ...appears asking you to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Check for updates. 2. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to enter settings before checking for Updates. 3. This feature automatically checks for and installs updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft ...
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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...