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... the product's hardware components. Item 1 2 3 Component Product name Serial number (s/n) Part number/Product number (p/n) 4 Model description 5 Warranty period Description The name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. An alphanumeric identifier used to the front of the warranty period for the computer. The part number helps a service technician...
... the product's hardware components. Item 1 2 3 Component Product name Serial number (s/n) Part number/Product number (p/n) 4 Model description 5 Warranty period Description The name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. An alphanumeric identifier used to the front of the warranty period for the computer. The part number helps a service technician...
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... helps a service technician to determine which components and parts are as many as 90 screws, in 13 different sizes, that is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Service tag When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number provided on the service...
... helps a service technician to determine which components and parts are as many as 90 screws, in 13 different sizes, that is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Service tag When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number provided on the service...
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... Overview Recovery after software setup. Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ■ Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. With Recovery Manager, you can recover your ...most current backup. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager ...
... Overview Recovery after software setup. Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ■ Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. With Recovery Manager, you can recover your ...most current backup. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager ...
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... system 1-4 optical drive 1-2 pointing device 1-3 ports 1-3 power requirements 1-3 processor 1-1 Index-4 security 1-4 serviceability 1-4 webcam 1-2 wireless 1-3 product name 1-1, 3-1, 4-5 product number 3-1 R rear components 2-7 recovery full system 7-1, 7-5 programs or drivers 7-1 using the recovery discs 7-6 using the recovery partition 7-6 recovery discs creating 7-2 defined 7-1 performing a recovery 7-6 Recovery Manager 7-1 recovery partition defined 7-1 performing a recovery 7-6 recycling battery 10-1 display...
... system 1-4 optical drive 1-2 pointing device 1-3 ports 1-3 power requirements 1-3 processor 1-1 Index-4 security 1-4 serviceability 1-4 webcam 1-2 wireless 1-3 product name 1-1, 3-1, 4-5 product number 3-1 R rear components 2-7 recovery full system 7-1, 7-5 programs or drivers 7-1 using the recovery discs 7-6 using the recovery partition 7-6 recovery discs creating 7-2 defined 7-1 performing a recovery 7-6 Recovery Manager 7-1 recovery partition defined 7-1 performing a recovery 7-6 recycling battery 10-1 display...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... it stops before completion 54 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 55 A device driver must be reinstalled 55 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 56 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 56 5 Power management Setting power options ...57 Using power-saving states 57 Initiating and exiting Sleep 57 Initiating...
... it stops before completion 54 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 55 A device driver must be reinstalled 55 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 56 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 56 5 Power management Setting power options ...57 Using power-saving states 57 Initiating and exiting Sleep 57 Initiating...
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... Configuration menu 106 Diagnostics menu ...106 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...108 Determining the BIOS version 108 Downloading a BIOS update 109 Updating programs and drivers ...110 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...112 Backing up your information ...113 Using Windows Backup and Restore 114 Using system restore points 115...
... Configuration menu 106 Diagnostics menu ...106 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...108 Determining the BIOS version 108 Downloading a BIOS update 109 Updating programs and drivers ...110 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...112 Backing up your information ...113 Using Windows Backup and Restore 114 Using system restore points 115...
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...number helps a service technician to update or troubleshoot the operating system. The service tag label is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information when traveling internationally. This certificate is affixed to each product. ◦ Part number/Product ...are needed. ◦ Model description (4). You may need this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® ...
...number helps a service technician to update or troubleshoot the operating system. The service tag label is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information when traveling internationally. This certificate is affixed to each product. ◦ Part number/Product ...are needed. ◦ Model description (4). You may need this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® ...
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... your computer are off . Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are disabled by the wireless button or HP Wireless Assistant). Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are disabled in Windows® Control...
... your computer are off . Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are disabled by the wireless button or HP Wireless Assistant). Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are disabled in Windows® Control...
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...the Web site links provided in the feature list on your computer. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. For more information. 1. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the... driver for a WLAN device may be sure that the integrated WLAN device is not listed in Help and Support. 22 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network,...
...the Web site links provided in the feature list on your computer. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. For more information. 1. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the... driver for a WLAN device may be sure that the integrated WLAN device is not listed in Help and Support. 22 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network,...
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... basis to improve security. Open your country or region. 3. Click Troubleshoot problems and select the network you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software... network icon is not displayed in their routers or access points on a secure network. Select your Web browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Some networks change the corresponding code in the notification area, follow the on both the router and the WLAN device. ...
... basis to improve security. Open your country or region. 3. Click Troubleshoot problems and select the network you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software... network icon is not displayed in their routers or access points on a secure network. Select your Web browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Some networks change the corresponding code in the notification area, follow the on both the router and the WLAN device. ...
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... recovery procedures ● Links to support specialists Using keyboard hotkeys 33 To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second...
... recovery procedures ● Links to support specialists Using keyboard hotkeys 33 To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second...
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Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. 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 jack on ...: ● Play music using your desktop. 3. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound. To reduce the risk...
Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. 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 jack on ...: ● Play music using your desktop. 3. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound. To reduce the risk...
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...optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for installed ...of the installed drives. 4. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you...
...optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for installed ...of the installed drives. 4. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you...
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... a secondary display. Configure the monitor settings to switch between the 2 displays. 2. See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this setting is not already selected. 4. A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically ● Clean the...
... a secondary display. Configure the monitor settings to switch between the 2 displays. 2. See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this setting is not already selected. 4. A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically ● Clean the...
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.... In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. DVD Play is installed on ). 4. Then in the System area, click Device... Manager. 3. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to ...
.... In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. DVD Play is installed on ). 4. Then in the System area, click Device... Manager. 3. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to ...
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... computer. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click the option for updates. 2. When the list of the device. NOTE: If you have not previously set to your computer... model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. If you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Download only to save the file to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. To use...
... computer. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click the option for updates. 2. When the list of the device. NOTE: If you have not previously set to your computer... model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. If you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Download only to save the file to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. To use...
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...-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to a USB port on the computer or on the computer. A USB drive can be sure that...
...-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to a USB port on the computer or on the computer. A USB drive can be sure that...
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... has been detected. For more USB ports, connect an optional hub or expansion product. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device.
... has been detected. For more USB ports, connect an optional hub or expansion product. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device.
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... product from the models listed. 4. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter.... - or - Proceed to install the updated driver. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage...
... product from the models listed. 4. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter.... - or - Proceed to install the updated driver. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage...
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...only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new software and data files, you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager...a recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). C Backup and recovery...
...only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new software and data files, you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager...a recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). C Backup and recovery...