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... burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 51 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or picture 52 A device driver must be reinstalled 52 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 52 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 53 5 Power management Setting power options ...54 Using power-saving states 54 Initiating and...
... burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 51 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or picture 52 A device driver must be reinstalled 52 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 52 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 53 5 Power management Setting power options ...54 Using power-saving states 54 Initiating and...
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... bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. You may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN...) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. This certificate is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. Wireless ...
... bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. You may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN...) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. This certificate is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. Wireless ...
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... the wireless devices in your computer using these features: ● Wireless button or wireless switch ● Wireless Assistant software ● HP Connection Manager software (select models only) ● Operating system controls Using the wireless button The computer has a wireless button, one or...(connected) Network (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no network devices are connected to a wired...
... the wireless devices in your computer using these features: ● Wireless button or wireless switch ● Wireless Assistant software ● HP Connection Manager software (select models only) ● Operating system controls Using the wireless button The computer has a wireless button, one or...(connected) Network (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no network devices are connected to a wired...
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...sure that does not connect to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver of the WLAN device is properly installed on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of possible solutions to your network ...connection problem, be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware...
...sure that does not connect to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver of the WLAN device is properly installed on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of possible solutions to your network ...connection problem, be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware...
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...the on-screen instructions. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Some networks change the corresponding code in an office or at http://www.hp.com. Cannot connect to a preferred WLAN network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is ... network icon in their routers or access points on a regular basis to improve security. The driver must be displayed. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for instructions on setting up the same codes on a secure network. Open your country or region...
...the on-screen instructions. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Some networks change the corresponding code in an office or at http://www.hp.com. Cannot connect to a preferred WLAN network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is ... network icon in their routers or access points on a regular basis to improve security. The driver must be displayed. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for instructions on setting up the same codes on a secure network. Open your country or region...
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...f4 alternates the screen image from computer display to monitor display to the system. Using hotkeys 33 fn+f1 Open the Print Options window. Until you can press fn+f3 to quickly access your computer ● Checkups for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting..., repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on both the computer and the monitor.
...f4 alternates the screen image from computer display to monitor display to the system. Using hotkeys 33 fn+f1 Open the Print Options window. Until you can press fn+f3 to quickly access your computer ● Checkups for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting..., repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on both the computer and the monitor.
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...Panel. 2. To check the record functions of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Open Windows Media Player or HP DVD Play and play back the sound. Save the file to install any sound event, such as external speakers, headphone, or a ...instant messaging programs ● Stream radio programs ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on your...
...Panel. 2. To check the record functions of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Open Windows Media Player or HP DVD Play and play back the sound. Save the file to install any sound event, such as external speakers, headphone, or a ...instant messaging programs ● Stream radio programs ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on your...
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...spindle while lifting the outer edges of the installed drives. 4. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Right-click the optical device... listing to show all of the disc. 3. 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. Troubleshooting 49 Then in the System area...
...spindle while lifting the outer edges of the installed drives. 4. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Right-click the optical device... listing to show all of the disc. 3. 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. Troubleshooting 49 Then in the System area...
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... Disconnecting these Plug and Play devices frees up valuable system resources and results in your multimedia program to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any loss of the disc to exit the program and then restart it. ● Increase system resources:...Internet before playing a disc. ● Log off printers and scanners, and unplug cameras and portable handheld devices. or - ◦ The playback window in either of the computer desktop, and select Screen resolution. 2. In rare cases, you may see if the device is working properly: ◦...
... Disconnecting these Plug and Play devices frees up valuable system resources and results in your multimedia program to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any loss of the disc to exit the program and then restart it. ● Increase system resources:...Internet before playing a disc. ● Log off printers and scanners, and unplug cameras and portable handheld devices. or - ◦ The playback window in either of the computer desktop, and select Screen resolution. 2. In rare cases, you may see if the device is working properly: ◦...
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Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Windows scans your computer model number in the product box, and then press enter. - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any devices requiring drivers. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and...
Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Windows scans your computer model number in the product box, and then press enter. - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any devices requiring drivers. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and...
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... before you have not previously set to install. 7. NOTE: If you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. 5. If prompted to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Follow the on your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate ..., restart your hard drive. or - After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to your computer. To use Windows Update: 1. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. Obtaining the...
... before you have not previously set to install. 7. NOTE: If you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. 5. If prompted to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Follow the on your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate ..., restart your hard drive. or - After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to your computer. To use Windows Update: 1. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. Obtaining the...
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... icon (the arrow at the far right of the taskbar. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software"message is not in the operating system Copying window. 2. To conserve power, stop a data transfer, click Cancel in use the following procedure to unlock it is displayed in the...
... icon (the arrow at the far right of the taskbar. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software"message is not in the operating system Copying window. 2. To conserve power, stop a data transfer, click Cancel in use the following procedure to unlock it is displayed in the...
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...later, after it has been downloaded to select the Main menu. To use Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an ...the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on or restarting the computer. Follow the on -screen instructions to...contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the computer, you are already in Windows) or by turning on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the date, ...
...later, after it has been downloaded to select the Main menu. To use Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an ...the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on or restarting the computer. Follow the on -screen instructions to...contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the computer, you are already in Windows) or by turning on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the date, ...
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...When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1....download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. or - Updating programs and drivers 119 Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. Click your operating system. 5. When prompted, click ...
...When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1....download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. or - Updating programs and drivers 119 Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. Click your operating system. 5. When prompted, click ...
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device drivers HP drivers 52 Windows drivers 53 Diagnostics menu 115 digital card defined 85 inserting 85 removing 86 stopping 86 Digital Media Slot, identifying 6 Disk Cleanup software 76 Disk Defragmenter software ... 35 description 32 displaying system information 33 increasing screen brightness 35 initiating QuickLock 34 initiating Sleep 34 opening Help and Support 33 opening Print Options window 33 opening the Web browser 33 playing previous track on an audio CD, a DVD or a BD 35 playing the next track on an audio CD...
device drivers HP drivers 52 Windows drivers 53 Diagnostics menu 115 digital card defined 85 inserting 85 removing 86 stopping 86 Digital Media Slot, identifying 6 Disk Cleanup software 76 Disk Defragmenter software ... 35 description 32 displaying system information 33 increasing screen brightness 35 initiating QuickLock 34 initiating Sleep 34 opening Help and Support 33 opening Print Options window 33 opening the Web browser 33 playing previous track on an audio CD, a DVD or a BD 35 playing the next track on an audio CD...
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.../off button 1 traveling with the computer 66 troubleshooting device driver 52 disc burning 51 disc play 50, 51 external display 51 HP device drivers 52 optical disc tray 48 optical drive detection 49 Windows drivers 53 turning off the computer 66 U unresponsive system 66 ...identifying 3 volume, adjusting 40 W webcam 39 webcam light 9, 39 webcam properties, adjusting 47 webcam tips 47 Windows applications key, identifying 5 Windows logo key, identifying 5 Windows, passwords set in 99 wireless antennas 9 Wireless Assistant software 15 wireless button, identifying 4 wireless certification label 11...
.../off button 1 traveling with the computer 66 troubleshooting device driver 52 disc burning 51 disc play 50, 51 external display 51 HP device drivers 52 optical disc tray 48 optical drive detection 49 Windows drivers 53 turning off the computer 66 U unresponsive system 66 ...identifying 3 volume, adjusting 40 W webcam 39 webcam light 9, 39 webcam properties, adjusting 47 webcam tips 47 Windows applications key, identifying 5 Windows logo key, identifying 5 Windows, passwords set in 99 wireless antennas 9 Wireless Assistant software 15 wireless button, identifying 4 wireless certification label 11...