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... burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 57 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 58 A device driver must be reinstalled 58 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 59 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 59 5 Power management ...60 Setting power options ...60 Using power-saving states 60 Initiating...
... burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 57 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 58 A device driver must be reinstalled 58 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 59 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 59 5 Power management ...60 Setting power options ...60 Using power-saving states 60 Initiating...
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9 Security ...88 Protecting the computer ...88 Using passwords ...88 Setting passwords in Windows 89 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 89 Administrator password 90 Managing an administrator password 90 Entering an administrator password 90 Power-on password...Updating the BIOS ...101 Determining the BIOS version 101 Downloading a BIOS update 102 Updating programs and drivers ...103 12 Backup and recovery ...104 Creating recovery discs ...105 Backing up your information ...106 Using Windows Backup and Restore 107 Using system restore points 108 When to create restore points 108 Create a...
9 Security ...88 Protecting the computer ...88 Using passwords ...88 Setting passwords in Windows 89 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 89 Administrator password 90 Managing an administrator password 90 Entering an administrator password 90 Power-on password...Updating the BIOS ...101 Determining the BIOS version 101 Downloading a BIOS update 102 Updating programs and drivers ...103 12 Backup and recovery ...104 Creating recovery discs ...105 Backing up your information ...106 Using Windows Backup and Restore 107 Using system restore points 108 When to create restore points 108 Create a...
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...key (f12), one or more network devices are connected to a wireless network. 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 off. Indicates ...on the computer. Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). Because the wireless devices are disabled by the wireless action key (f12) or HP Wireless Assistant). Indicates that one wireless device is on . Individual wireless devices ...
...key (f12), one or more network devices are connected to a wireless network. 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 off. Indicates ...on the computer. Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). Because the wireless devices are disabled by the wireless action key (f12) or HP Wireless Assistant). Indicates that one wireless device is on . Individual wireless devices ...
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... to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. Use the procedures in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Identify the WLAN device from other devices. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for tasks... such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. The listing for more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in the feature list on your ...
... to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. Use the procedures in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Identify the WLAN device from other devices. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for tasks... such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. The listing for more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in the feature list on your ...
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... > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Select your computer accordingly. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer from the HP Web site at a public Internet chat room, contact the network administrator to obtain the codes, and then enter the codes when prompted to... your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in their routers or access points on -screen instructions. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. You must be displayed....
... > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Select your computer accordingly. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer from the HP Web site at a public Internet chat room, contact the network administrator to obtain the codes, and then enter the codes when prompted to... your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in their routers or access points on -screen instructions. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. You must be displayed....
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... ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Checking your computer, follow these steps: 1.... Save the file to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. 36 Chapter 4 Multimedia Audio Your computer enables you...
... ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Checking your computer, follow these steps: 1.... Save the file to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. 36 Chapter 4 Multimedia Audio Your computer enables you...
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...properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this device. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Windows scans your system for hardware changes. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to help you suspect...drives. 4. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for installed hardware and...
...properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this device. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Windows scans your system for hardware changes. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to help you suspect...drives. 4. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for installed hardware and...
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...Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to uninstall and then reinstall (for any discs from the HP Web site ...). 4. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Repeat for hardware changes. Remove any devices requiring drivers. Then in the following sections. 58 Chapter 4 Multimedia A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD 8 to restart the computer, save all open...
...Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to uninstall and then reinstall (for any discs from the HP Web site ...). 4. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Repeat for hardware changes. Remove any devices requiring drivers. Then in the following sections. 58 Chapter 4 Multimedia A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD 8 to restart the computer, save all open...
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... from the models listed. 4. Click your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 2. To use Windows Update: 1. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click Install now to install. 7. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location...
... from the models listed. 4. Click your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 2. To use Windows Update: 1. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click Install now to install. 7. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location...
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...to install. 7. Updating programs and drivers 103 When the list of the device. Click your computer model number in the Search box, and then press enter. 3. Click Install now to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than... a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage...
...to install. 7. Updating programs and drivers 103 When the list of the device. Click your computer model number in the Search box, and then press enter. 3. Click Install now to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than... a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage...
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...points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to 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 software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure... Disk Management. Use these discs to protect your information and restoring it in the window. 104 Chapter 12 Backup and recovery 12 Backup and recovery Recovery after software setup...
...points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to 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 software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure... Disk Management. Use these discs to protect your information and restoring it in the window. 104 Chapter 12 Backup and recovery 12 Backup and recovery Recovery after software setup...
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...32, 33 volume up 32, 33 administrator password creating 90 entering 90 managing 90 airport security devices 73 antennas 10 applications key, Windows 5 audio devices, connecting external 36 audio features 36 audio functions, checking 36 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 32 audio-... 70 copyright warning 46 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 67 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 35 D device drivers HP drivers 59 Windows drivers 59 Diagnostics menu 99 digital card defined 82 inserting 82 removing 83 stopping 83 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8 Digital Media ...
...32, 33 volume up 32, 33 administrator password creating 90 entering 90 managing 90 airport security devices 73 antennas 10 applications key, Windows 5 audio devices, connecting external 36 audio features 36 audio functions, checking 36 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 32 audio-... 70 copyright warning 46 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 67 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 35 D device drivers HP drivers 59 Windows drivers 59 Diagnostics menu 99 digital card defined 82 inserting 82 removing 83 stopping 83 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8 Digital Media ...
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... drive identifying 7 removing 49 using 40 optical drive light, identifying 7 P passwords administrator 90 power-on 90 set in Setup Utility 89 set in Windows 89 performing a recovery 109 ports external monitor 8, 37 HDMI 8, 38 USB 7, 8, 80 power connecting 63 conserving 70 power button, identifying 4 power...certification labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 57 disc play 56 DVD movie play 57 external display 57 HP device drivers 59 optical disc tray 54 optical drive detection 55 Windows device drivers 59 turning off the computer 71 U unresponsive system 71 USB cable, connecting 80 USB devices ...
... drive identifying 7 removing 49 using 40 optical drive light, identifying 7 P passwords administrator 90 power-on 90 set in Setup Utility 89 set in Windows 89 performing a recovery 109 ports external monitor 8, 37 HDMI 8, 38 USB 7, 8, 80 power connecting 63 conserving 70 power button, identifying 4 power...certification labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 57 disc play 56 DVD movie play 57 external display 57 HP device drivers 59 optical disc tray 54 optical drive detection 55 Windows device drivers 59 turning off the computer 71 U unresponsive system 71 USB cable, connecting 80 USB devices ...