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... used to the front of the warranty period for the computer. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. 3-1 Item 1 2 3 Component Product name Serial number (s/n) Part number/Product number (p/n) 4 Model description 5 Warranty period Description This is unique to determine...
... used to the front of the warranty period for the computer. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. 3-1 Item 1 2 3 Component Product name Serial number (s/n) Part number/Product number (p/n) 4 Model description 5 Warranty period Description This is unique to determine...
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... to determine what components and parts are as many as 65 screws, in 12 different sizes, that is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. 4-5 Service tag When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number provided on the service...
... to determine what components and parts are as many as 65 screws, in 12 different sizes, that is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. 4-5 Service tag When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number provided on the service...
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...) on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your most current backup. Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ■ Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can use an optional external optical...
...) on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your most current backup. Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ■ Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can use an optional external optical...
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... Manager to recover your operating system and software. Use these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as you have not already tried these steps: 1. Click Advanced Options. ... personal files. 2. or - ◆ Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for computers that was preinstalled at the factory. HP recommends that is displayed on the screen. However, if your computer includes an SSD, you experience system failure or instability. If you may not...
... Manager to recover your operating system and software. Use these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as you have not already tried these steps: 1. Click Advanced Options. ... personal files. 2. or - ◆ Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for computers that was preinstalled at the factory. HP recommends that is displayed on the screen. However, if your computer includes an SSD, you experience system failure or instability. If you may not...
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... these discs after setting up your information regularly to create recovery discs, or you experience serious system failure or instability. HP recommends that you experience system failure or instability. If you use CDs, up your system on the hard drive or... solid-state drive (SSD) may be prompted to an earlier state. ■ Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). ...
... these discs after setting up your information regularly to create recovery discs, or you experience serious system failure or instability. HP recommends that you experience system failure or instability. If you use CDs, up your system on the hard drive or... solid-state drive (SSD) may be prompted to an earlier state. ■ Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). ...
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... 1-4 graphics 1-2 hard drive 1-3 keyboard 1-5 memory 1-3 microphone 1-4 operating system 1-6 optical drive 1-3 pointing device 1-5 ports 1-5 power requirements 1-5 processor 1-1 security 1-5 serviceability 1-6 webcam 1-4 wireless 1-4 product name 1-1, 3-1, 4-5 R recovering a program or driver 8-1 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 8-4 recovering from the recovery discs 8-4 recovery discs 8-1, 8-5 Recovery Manager 8-1, 8-4 recovery partition 8-1 recovery, system 8-1, 8-4 recycling battery 11-1 display components 11...
... 1-4 graphics 1-2 hard drive 1-3 keyboard 1-5 memory 1-3 microphone 1-4 operating system 1-6 optical drive 1-3 pointing device 1-5 ports 1-5 power requirements 1-5 processor 1-1 security 1-5 serviceability 1-6 webcam 1-4 wireless 1-4 product name 1-1, 3-1, 4-5 R recovering a program or driver 8-1 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 8-4 recovering from the recovery discs 8-4 recovery discs 8-1, 8-5 Recovery Manager 8-1, 8-4 recovery partition 8-1 recovery, system 8-1, 8-4 recycling battery 11-1 display components 11...
User Guide - Windows 7
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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...
User Guide - Windows 7
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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
User Guide - Windows 7
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... the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of the computer. ● Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information about the computer. If your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). Wireless certification labels are needed. ◦ Model description (4). Have this information available when you troubleshoot system ...into external power. *Batteries and power cords vary in which the devices have been approved for use to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information when traveling internationally. The regulatory label is the product name affixed to the front of...
... the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of the computer. ● Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information about the computer. If your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). Wireless certification labels are needed. ◦ Model description (4). Have this information available when you troubleshoot system ...into external power. *Batteries and power cords vary in which the devices have been approved for use to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information when traveling internationally. The regulatory label is the product name affixed to the front of...
User Guide - Windows 7
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...can be controlled through Wireless Assistant software (select models only). The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no wireless connections are available or all wireless devices are off . Wired network... on or turn on or off 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...
...can be controlled through Wireless Assistant software (select models only). The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no wireless connections are available or all wireless devices are off . Wired network... on or turn on or off 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...
User Guide - Windows 7
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...this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that does not connect to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver of the WLAN device is properly installed on the side of possible solutions to improve the security of your permission or password for..., either your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you may add wireless networking capability to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Before working your computer does not have a problem connecting to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking...
...this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that does not connect to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver of the WLAN device is properly installed on the side of possible solutions to improve the security of your permission or password for..., either your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you may add wireless networking capability to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Before working your computer does not have a problem connecting to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking...
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...and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your network device and attempts to reconnect to one of the WLAN device software and drivers 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 ...connection problems 27 The driver must change the SSID or network keys used in the Search box. 4. The SSID and network key are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. NOTE: If the WLAN device you wish to http://www.hp.com/support. 2....
...and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your network device and attempts to reconnect to one of the WLAN device software and drivers 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 ...connection problems 27 The driver must change the SSID or network keys used in the Search box. 4. The SSID and network key are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. NOTE: If the WLAN device you wish to http://www.hp.com/support. 2....
User Guide - Windows 7
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... or network services and your Web browser home page, you learn 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. For example, if a monitor is connected to the computer, pressing fn+f4 alternates the...
... or network services and your Web browser home page, you learn 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. For example, if a monitor is connected to the computer, pressing fn+f4 alternates the...
User Guide - Windows 7
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...corresponding jacks on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Open Windows Media Player or HP DVD Play and play back the sound. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. ...Select Start > Control Panel. 2. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and...
...corresponding jacks on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Open Windows Media Player or HP DVD Play and play back the sound. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. ...Select Start > Control Panel. 2. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and...
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.... 4. 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 Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Remove the disc (3) from the optical drive.... listed in a protective case. 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. Remove any discs from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. 3. Then ...
.... 4. 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 Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Remove the disc (3) from the optical drive.... listed in a protective case. 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. Remove any discs from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. 3. Then ...
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... need to restart the disc. If this message is not already selected. 4. In rare cases, you want to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for scratches. Because the human eye cannot easily tell the difference between colors beyond 16 bits, you should not notice any required... the disc is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to continue. Otherwise, you may see if the device is clean. Windows scans your multimedia program to exit the program and then restart...
... need to restart the disc. If this message is not already selected. 4. In rare cases, you want to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for scratches. Because the human eye cannot easily tell the difference between colors beyond 16 bits, you should not notice any required... the disc is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to continue. Otherwise, you may see if the device is clean. Windows scans your multimedia program to exit the program and then restart...
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...and then burn from your Internet browser, go to step 6. 3. Try running your specific product from the models listed. 4. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. HP DVD Play is installed on ). 4. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. ● Be sure that the disc is also available ...from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are copying a disc, save all open files, and then continue with the restart....
...and then burn from your Internet browser, go to step 6. 3. Try running your specific product from the models listed. 4. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. HP DVD Play is installed on ). 4. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. ● Be sure that the disc is also available ...from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are copying a disc, save all open files, and then continue with the restart....
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... operating system and other Microsoft products. Follow the on your 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 double-click the file to open a window containing additional information...- Click Check for updates. 2. Click Install now to your computer. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be prompted to do so, restart your hard drive. 5. When the list of the device. Click Start ...
... operating system and other Microsoft products. Follow the on your 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 double-click the file to open a window containing additional information...- Click Check for updates. 2. Click Install now to your computer. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be prompted to do so, restart your hard drive. 5. When the list of the device. Click Start ...
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.... To add more information about device-specific software, refer to an optional expansion product. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, use the following procedure to the USB...
.... To add more information about device-specific software, refer to an optional expansion product. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, use the following procedure to the USB...
User Guide - Windows 7
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...to the standard specifications of the slot (2). CAUTION: To prevent damage to unlock it. 2. Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is in on the insert (1) to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. Hold the card label-side up..., with the connectors facing the computer. Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, ...
...to the standard specifications of the slot (2). CAUTION: To prevent damage to unlock it. 2. Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is in on the insert (1) to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. Hold the card label-side up..., with the connectors facing the computer. Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, ...