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... and parts are needed. 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. 3 Illustrated parts catalog Service tag When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number provided...
... and parts are needed. 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. 3 Illustrated parts catalog Service tag When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number provided...
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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. There are needed. An alphanumeric identifier used to each screw size and location during removal and replacement. Removal and replacement...
... 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. There are needed. An alphanumeric identifier used to each screw size and location during removal and replacement. Removal and replacement...
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... partition, click 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). As you...recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ■ Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Maintenance and Service Guide 7-1 Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you experience system failure or instability. Recovery...
... partition, click 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). As you...recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ■ Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Maintenance and Service Guide 7-1 Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you experience system failure or instability. Recovery...
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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...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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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...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...been approved for this information when traveling internationally. You may need this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). The regulatory label is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of... the operating system. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you contact technical support...
...been approved for this information when traveling internationally. You may need this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). The regulatory label is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of... the operating system. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you contact technical support...
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... one or more of the wireless devices are connected to a wireless network. Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are off the wireless devices simultaneously. Wired...are disabled in this guide as the wireless button) ● HP Wireless Assistant software ● Operating system controls Using the wireless button The computer has a wireless button, one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all wireless...
... one or more of the wireless devices are connected to a wireless network. Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are off the wireless devices simultaneously. Wired...are disabled in this guide as the wireless button) ● HP Wireless Assistant software ● Operating system controls Using the wireless button The computer has a wireless button, one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all wireless...
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...to expand the list and show all wireless devices. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of the original computer ...package, you want to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. For more information. 1. If no WLAN ...
...to expand the list and show all wireless devices. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of the original computer ...package, you want to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. For more information. 1. If no WLAN ...
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...are alphanumeric codes that you enter into your computer to identify your computer to the network. ● For a network connected to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Current network security codes are unavailable If you are .... If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or region. 3. The driver must have the current codes to make a connection on a regular basis to do so. You must change ...
...are alphanumeric codes that you enter into your computer to identify your computer to the network. ● For a network connected to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Current network security codes are unavailable If you are .... If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or region. 3. The driver must have the current codes to make a connection on a regular basis to do so. You must change ...
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..., the BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. 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...
..., the BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. 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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... features: ● Play music using your desktop. 3. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Click Sound. 4. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. For additional... jacks on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Save the file to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Audio 45 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...
... features: ● Play music using your desktop. 3. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Click Sound. 4. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. For additional... jacks on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Save the file to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Audio 45 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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...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 ● Scan for this device. 52 Chapter 4 Multimedia Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any ...discs from the optical drive. 2. 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. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the...
...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 ● Scan for this device. 52 Chapter 4 Multimedia Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any ...discs from the optical drive. 2. 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. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the...
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.... Select Advanced Settings > Monitor tab. 3. Specify a primary display and a secondary display. 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. Select High Color (16 bit), if this guide, go to...
.... Select Advanced Settings > Monitor tab. 3. Specify a primary display and a secondary display. 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. Select High Color (16 bit), if this guide, go to...
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..., confirm that the drivers are prompted to uninstall and then reinstall (for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the computer, and is also available from the optical drive. 2. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any discs from the HP Web site at http...://www.hp.com. Then in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you may need to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the ...
..., confirm that the drivers are prompted to uninstall and then reinstall (for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the computer, and is also available from the optical drive. 2. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any discs from the HP Web site at http...://www.hp.com. Then in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you may need to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the ...
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... downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update...: 1. Follow the on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. or - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Open your Web browser, go to do so, restart your computer. When the list of the device. Click Install now to install. 7....
... downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update...: 1. Follow the on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. or - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Open your Web browser, go to do so, restart your computer. When the list of the device. Click Install now to install. 7....
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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. Turn on an optional expansion product...
...-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. Turn on an optional expansion product...
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... the far right of the taskbar. 88 Chapter 7 External devices and external media cards 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 minimal force to connect a USB device...
... the far right of the taskbar. 88 Chapter 7 External devices and external media cards 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 minimal force to connect a USB device...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...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. - If prompted to download the driver and install it later. If you may be able to ... download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Web browser, go to install the updated driver. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4....
...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. - If prompted to download the driver and install it later. If you may be able to ... download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Web browser, go to install the updated driver. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4....
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... undesirable changes to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for safeguarding your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and...continue to back up your information regularly to protect your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you create...
... undesirable changes to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for safeguarding your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and...continue to back up your information regularly to protect your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you create...