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HP recommends that do not have a partition. Tools provided by restoring the computer to protect your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are...to access the Disaster Recovery utility. To check for safeguarding your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). In case of system failure, you with a solid-state drive (SSD) may not have been included ...
HP recommends that do not have a partition. Tools provided by restoring the computer to protect your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are...to access the Disaster Recovery utility. To check for safeguarding your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). In case of system failure, you with a solid-state drive (SSD) may not have been included ...
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... at the factory. You can restore your important files from copies. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. If possible, back up your information, back up all personal files. 2. Follow the ...fails, you must purchase a SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop Operating System DVD to boot (start up) your computer. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. All files you have created and any software installed on -screen instructions. Personal files must be ...
... at the factory. You can restore your important files from copies. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. If possible, back up your information, back up all personal files. 2. Follow the ...fails, you must purchase a SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop Operating System DVD to boot (start up) your computer. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. All files you have created and any software installed on -screen instructions. Personal files must be ...
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... 5 memory module 3 microphone 4 modem module 4 operating system 6 optical drives 3 pointing devices 5 ports 5 power requirements 6 processors 1 product name 1 security 6 serviceability 6 wireless 4 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 106 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 111 recovering from the recovery discs 111 recovery discs 106, 107 Recovery Manager 106, 111 recovery partition 106...
... 5 memory module 3 microphone 4 modem module 4 operating system 6 optical drives 3 pointing devices 5 ports 5 power requirements 6 processors 1 product name 1 security 6 serviceability 6 wireless 4 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 106 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 111 recovering from the recovery discs 111 recovery discs 106, 107 Recovery Manager 106, 111 recovery partition 106...
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... it stops before completion 57 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 58 A device driver must be reinstalled 58 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 59 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 59 5 Power management Setting power options ...60 Using power-saving states 60 Initiating and exiting Sleep 60 Initiating...
... it stops before completion 57 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 58 A device driver must be reinstalled 58 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 59 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 59 5 Power management Setting power options ...60 Using power-saving states 60 Initiating and exiting Sleep 60 Initiating...
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... Configuration menu 99 Diagnostics menu ...99 11 Software updates Updating the BIOS ...101 Determining the BIOS version 101 Downloading a BIOS update 102 Updating programs and drivers ...103 12 Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...105 Backing up your information ...106 Using Windows Backup and Restore 107 Using system restore points 108...
... Configuration menu 99 Diagnostics menu ...99 11 Software updates Updating the BIOS ...101 Determining the BIOS version 101 Downloading a BIOS update 102 Updating programs and drivers ...103 12 Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...105 Backing up your information ...106 Using Windows Backup and Restore 107 Using system restore points 108...
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...more network devices are enabled at least one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all wireless network devices are disabled by the wireless action key (f12) or HP Wireless Assistant). If the wireless light is on (white), ... The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your computer are connected to a wireless network. Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no wireless connections are available (or all network devices are off . Network (disconnected)...
...more network devices are enabled at least one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all wireless network devices are disabled by the wireless action key (f12) or HP Wireless Assistant). If the wireless light is on (white), ... The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your computer are connected to a wireless network. Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no wireless connections are available (or all network devices are off . Network (disconnected)...
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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 the WLAN device is not listed in the feature list on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in this chapter... security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If no WLAN device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware...
... 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 the WLAN device is not listed in the feature list on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in this chapter... security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If no WLAN device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware...
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... on -screen instructions. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 Get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow these steps: 1. Press enter, and then follow the on ...a secure network. Current network security codes are unavailable If you enter into your computer to identify your computer to the network. ● For a network connected to your Web browser and go to http://www.hp...
... on -screen instructions. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 Get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow these steps: 1. Press enter, and then follow the on ...a secure network. Current network security codes are unavailable If you enter into your computer to identify your computer to the network. ● For a network connected to your Web browser and go to http://www.hp...
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..., click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any sound event, such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to install any drivers required by the external device. For additional safety information, refer to use the device. Click Sound. 4. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories >...tips: ● Be sure that use a variety of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. 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 ...
..., click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any sound event, such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to install any drivers required by the external device. For additional safety information, refer to use the device. Click Sound. 4. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories >...tips: ● Be sure that use a variety of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. 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 ...
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Remove the optical drive from the optical drive. NOTE: A screw driver may be necessary to loosen the bracket holding the optical drive after the security screw is removed. 9. Remove the security screw from the optical drive bay. 50 Chapter 4 Multimedia 8.
Remove the optical drive from the optical drive. NOTE: A screw driver may be necessary to loosen the bracket holding the optical drive after the security screw is removed. 9. Remove the security screw from the optical drive bay. 50 Chapter 4 Multimedia 8.
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...see if the device is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Troubleshooting 55 Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this device. 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 installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Click Start > Control ...
...see if the device is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Troubleshooting 55 Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this device. 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 installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Click Start > Control ...
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... information on a blank area of disc for more times to a new disc, and then burn from 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 Advanced Settings > Monitor tab. 3.
... information on a blank area of disc for more times to a new disc, and then burn from 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 Advanced Settings > Monitor tab. 3.
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...3. CyberLink PowerDVD 8 is also available from the optical drive. 2. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. Remove any other drivers you may need to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. NOTE: If you want to update your program..., you want to delete. 5. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to uninstall and then reinstall (for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Repeat for example, DVD/CD-ROMs,...
...3. CyberLink PowerDVD 8 is also available from the optical drive. 2. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. Remove any other drivers you may need to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. NOTE: If you want to update your program..., you want to delete. 5. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to uninstall and then reinstall (for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Repeat for example, DVD/CD-ROMs,...
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...the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. ...Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. Troubleshooting 59...
...the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. ...Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. Troubleshooting 59...
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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 the computer. 2. Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing...
...-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 the computer. 2. Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing...
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... this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. If prompted to download the driver and install it later. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click...After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers 103 Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click your computer model number ...
... this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. If prompted to download the driver and install it later. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click...After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers 103 Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click your computer model number ...
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... factory image if you with a solid-state drive (SSD) may not have a recovery partition. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your most current backup. Recovery discs are designed to your important system files. ● Creating system... works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have a partition. To check for safeguarding your operating system and software. System restore points allow you...
... factory image if you with a solid-state drive (SSD) may not have a recovery partition. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your most current backup. Recovery discs are designed to your important system files. ● Creating system... works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have a partition. To check for safeguarding your operating system and software. System restore points allow you...
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... connector, power 7 conservation, power 70 copyright warning 46 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 67 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 35 D device drivers HP drivers 59 Windows drivers 59 Diagnostics menu 99 digital card defined 82 inserting 82 removing 83 stopping 83 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8 Digital Media Slot, identifying 8 Disk...
... connector, power 7 conservation, power 70 copyright warning 46 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 67 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 35 D device drivers HP drivers 59 Windows drivers 59 Diagnostics menu 99 digital card defined 82 inserting 82 removing 83 stopping 83 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8 Digital Media Slot, identifying 8 Disk...
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... Product Key 12 product name and number, computer 12 programs, updating 103 projector, connecting 37 public WLAN connection 18 R readable media 60 recovering a program or driver 104 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 109 recovering from the recovery discs 109 recovery discs 104, 105 Recovery Manager 104, 109 recovery partition 104... with the computer modem approval label 12 wireless certification labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 57 disc play 56 DVD movie play 57 external display 57 HP device drivers 59 optical disc tray 54 optical drive detection 55 Windows device...
... Product Key 12 product name and number, computer 12 programs, updating 103 projector, connecting 37 public WLAN connection 18 R readable media 60 recovering a program or driver 104 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 109 recovering from the recovery discs 109 recovery discs 104, 105 Recovery Manager 104, 109 recovery partition 104... with the computer modem approval label 12 wireless certification labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 57 disc play 56 DVD movie play 57 external display 57 HP device drivers 59 optical disc tray 54 optical drive detection 55 Windows device...