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... 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 exiting Sleep 54 Initiating...
... 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 exiting Sleep 54 Initiating...
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Displaying system information 112 Restoring default settings in Setup Utility 112 Exiting Setup Utility ...112 Setup Utility Menus ...114 Main menu ...114 Security menu ...114 System Configuration menu 114 Diagnostics menu ...115 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...117 Determining the BIOS version 117 Downloading a BIOS update 117 Updating programs and drivers ...119 Index ...120 x
Displaying system information 112 Restoring default settings in Setup Utility 112 Exiting Setup Utility ...112 Setup Utility Menus ...114 Main menu ...114 Security menu ...114 System Configuration menu 114 Diagnostics menu ...115 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...117 Determining the BIOS version 117 Downloading a BIOS update 117 Updating programs and drivers ...119 Index ...120 x
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... the devices have been approved for use to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. This certificate is not plugged into external power. *Batteries and power cords vary in years) of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). An optional device may ... regulatory information about the computer. You may need this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). Identifying the labels 11 The regulatory label is the product name affixed to the computer provide ...
... the devices have been approved for use to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. This certificate is not plugged into external power. *Batteries and power cords vary in years) of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). An optional device may ... regulatory information about the computer. You may need this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). Identifying the labels 11 The regulatory label is the product name affixed to the computer provide ...
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...) Network (disabled/disconnected) Network (connected) Network (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to a wired or wireless...drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless network devices are disabled by the wireless button or Wireless Assistant, and no network devices are connected to a wired network. Indicates that one or more of your computer using these features: ● Wireless button or wireless switch ● Wireless Assistant software ● HP...
...) Network (disabled/disconnected) Network (connected) Network (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to a wired or wireless...drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless network devices are disabled by the wireless button or Wireless Assistant, and no network devices are connected to a wired network. Indicates that one or more of your computer using these features: ● Wireless button or wireless switch ● Wireless Assistant software ● HP...
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... as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Use the procedures in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. You may be sure that does not connect to the network you want to use. Select Start...NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for all adapters. 4. Cannot connect to a WLAN If 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 your ...
... as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Use the procedures in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. You may be sure that does not connect to the network you want to use. Select Start...NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for all adapters. 4. Cannot connect to a WLAN If 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 your ...
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...in the notification area after you wish to make a connection on -screen instructions. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your country or region. 3. Select your computer, follow these steps: 1. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software... and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click Troubleshoot problems and select the network you configure the WLAN, the software driver is no network icon in the Search box. 4. Open your network device and attempts ...
...in the notification area after you wish to make a connection on -screen instructions. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your country or region. 3. Select your computer, follow these steps: 1. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software... and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click Troubleshoot problems and select the network you configure the WLAN, the software driver is no network icon in the Search box. 4. Open your network device and attempts ...
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... network services and your Web browser home page, you can press fn+f3 to quickly access your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on both the computer and the monitor. Open a Web browser. fn+f4 Description Displays information about using your computer ● Tutorials...
... network services and your Web browser home page, you can press fn+f3 to quickly access your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on both the computer and the monitor. Open a Web browser. fn+f4 Description Displays information about using your computer ● Tutorials...
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...tips: ● Be sure that use a variety of audio features: ● Play music using your desktop. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To check the record functions of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. ...Checking your computer, follow these steps: 1. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Open Windows Media Player or HP DVD Play and play back the sound. Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. To reduce the risk of the computer, follow...
...tips: ● Be sure that use a variety of audio features: ● Play music using your desktop. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To check the record functions of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. ...Checking your computer, follow these steps: 1. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Open Windows Media Player or HP DVD Play and play back the sound. Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. To reduce the risk of the computer, follow...
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If you remove it. 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. Close the disc tray and place the disc in the System area, click Device Manager. 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. Remove any discs from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. Select Start > Control Panel > ...
If you remove it. 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. Close the disc tray and place the disc in the System area, click Device Manager. 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. Remove any discs from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. Select Start > Control Panel > ...
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...the device to help you find scratches, treat the disc with filtered water and a lint-free cloth. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to continue. Otherwise, you may need to restart the disc. Windows scans your work and close . Click OK. 50 Chapter 4 Multimedia ●... selected. 4. If this device. Because the human eye cannot easily tell the difference between colors beyond 16 bits, you should not notice any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see a warning message asking if you may see if the device is clean. Right-click on a blank area of...
...the device to help you find scratches, treat the disc with filtered water and a lint-free cloth. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to continue. Otherwise, you may need to restart the disc. Windows scans your work and close . Click OK. 50 Chapter 4 Multimedia ●... selected. 4. If this device. Because the human eye cannot easily tell the difference between colors beyond 16 bits, you should not notice any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see a warning message asking if you may see if the device is clean. Right-click on a blank area of...
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... > System and Security. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the product box, and then press enter. -... changes. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or picture Use HP DVD Play to update your drivers using the procedures in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Windows scans your program again. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary...
... > System and Security. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the product box, and then press enter. -... changes. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or picture Use HP DVD Play to update your drivers using the procedures in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Windows scans your program again. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary...
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... stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. This feature can be prompted to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be set to automatically check for... and install updates for updates. 2. Troubleshooting 53 If prompted to your hard drive. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. To use Windows Update: 1. Follow the on your computer. Click...
... stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. This feature can be prompted to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be set to automatically check for... and install updates for updates. 2. Troubleshooting 53 If prompted to your hard drive. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. To use Windows Update: 1. Follow the on your computer. Click...
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... computer, connect the USB cable for the device to safely remove the USB device. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. To add more information about device-specific...
... computer, connect the USB cable for the device to safely remove the USB device. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. To add more information about device-specific...
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... Association (PCMCIA). Press in use. Using ExpressCards 87 Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot. Hold the card label-side up, with the connectors facing the computer. If you are designed to conform to the... services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. CAUTION: To prevent damage to install device drivers: ● Install only the device...
... Association (PCMCIA). Press in use. Using ExpressCards 87 Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot. Hold the card label-side up, with the connectors facing the computer. If you are designed to conform to the... services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. CAUTION: To prevent damage to install device drivers: ● Install only the device...
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2. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software"message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of data or an unresponsive system, use . Removing an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent ...
2. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software"message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of data or an unresponsive system, use . Removing an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent ...
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... the version of the date, name, or other system information is running on battery power, docked in Windows) or by turning on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on your selection to the hard drive. Follow the on -screen instructions to identify your ... the BIOS 117 Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. If Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Make a...
... the version of the date, name, or other system information is running on battery power, docked in Windows) or by turning on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on your selection to the hard drive. Follow the on -screen instructions to identify your ... the BIOS 117 Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. If Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Make a...
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...this, click Download only to save the file to your computer. Open your Internet browser, go to download the driver and install it later. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. To do so, restart your operating system... storage location on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, ...
...this, click Download only to save the file to your computer. Open your Internet browser, go to download the driver and install it later. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. To do so, restart your operating system... storage location on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, ...
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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 ... audio CD, a DVD, or a BD 35 switching the screen image 33 using 35 HP DVD Play 42 HP Mobile Broadband Module 20 HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label 12 HP Mobile Broadband, disabled 20 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 76 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 29 hubs 81 I icons network 14, 27 wireless 14 infrared...
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 ... audio CD, a DVD, or a BD 35 switching the screen image 33 using 35 HP DVD Play 42 HP Mobile Broadband Module 20 HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label 12 HP Mobile Broadband, disabled 20 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 76 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 29 hubs 81 I icons network 14, 27 wireless 14 infrared...
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... TouchPad on/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 updates, software...set in 99 wireless antennas 9 Wireless Assistant software 15 wireless button, identifying 4 wireless certification label 11 wireless controls button 15 HP Connection Manager 15 operating system 15 Wireless Assistant software 15 wireless function key 15 wireless icon 14 wireless light 15 Index 123
... TouchPad on/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 updates, software...set in 99 wireless antennas 9 Wireless Assistant software 15 wireless button, identifying 4 wireless certification label 11 wireless controls button 15 HP Connection Manager 15 operating system 15 Wireless Assistant software 15 wireless function key 15 wireless icon 14 wireless light 15 Index 123