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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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... devices in Windows® Control Panel). If the wireless light is amber, all network devices are enabled at the factory, you turn off . Because the wireless devices are disabled in your computer using these features: ● The wireless action key (f12) ● HP Wireless Assistant...are available, but no network devices are off. Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are disabled by the wireless action key (f12) or HP Wireless Assistant). Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Network (connected) Indicates that all ...
... devices in Windows® Control Panel). If the wireless light is amber, all network devices are enabled at the factory, you turn off . Because the wireless devices are disabled in your computer using these features: ● The wireless action key (f12) ● HP Wireless Assistant...are available, but no network devices are off. Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are disabled by the wireless action key (f12) or HP Wireless Assistant). Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Network (connected) Indicates that all ...
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.... 20 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Identify the WLAN device from other devices. For more information. 1. If wireless networking is properly installed on the side of... your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Before working your permission or password for a WLAN device may add wireless networking capability to ...
.... 20 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Identify the WLAN device from other devices. For more information. 1. If wireless networking is properly installed on the side of... your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Before working your permission or password for a WLAN device may add wireless networking capability to ...
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... for the latest software. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 Get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Cannot connect to a preferred wireless network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network icon in the notification area,...attempts to reconnect to one of the preferred networks. ● If there is no network icon in an office or at http://www.hp.com. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your Web browser and go ...
... for the latest software. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 Get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Cannot connect to a preferred wireless network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network icon in the notification area,...attempts to reconnect to one of the preferred networks. ● If there is no network icon in an office or at http://www.hp.com. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your Web browser and go ...
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... devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. 36 Chapter 4 Multimedia Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. For additional ...should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. 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...
... devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. 36 Chapter 4 Multimedia Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. For additional ...should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. 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...
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... drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to see if the device is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. 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 installs any...
... drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to see if the device is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. 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 installs any...
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..., and then click Scan for any other drivers you may need to update your drivers using the procedures in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD 8 to uninstall and then reinstall (for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Try running your...
..., and then click Scan for any other drivers you may need to update your drivers using the procedures in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD 8 to uninstall and then reinstall (for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Try running your...
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...the file is displayed, click an updated driver to do so, restart your computer. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. or - If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be set to ...enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Troubleshooting 59...
...the file is displayed, click an updated driver to do so, restart your computer. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. or - If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be set to ...enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Troubleshooting 59...
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...When the list of the device. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click your operating system. 5. Click Install now to download the driver and install it later. To do so, restart your... the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers 103 Open your Web browser, go to your country or region...
...When the list of the device. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click your operating system. 5. Click Install now to download the driver and install it later. To do so, restart your... the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers 103 Open your Web browser, go to your country or region...
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... information regularly to maintain a reasonably current backup. HP recommends that do not have a partition. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot...help you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in the window. 104 Chapter 12 Backup and recovery To check for safeguarding your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery...
... information regularly to maintain a reasonably current backup. HP recommends that do not have a partition. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot...help you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in the window. 104 Chapter 12 Backup and recovery To check for safeguarding your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery...
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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 ...