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...Services for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. For more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at www.hp.com/go/alerts ...notifications. registered trademarks of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Windows Users Looking for HP products and services are on the Web. Windows and Windows Vista are available on your computer hard drive in the express warranty...
...Services for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. For more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at www.hp.com/go/alerts ...notifications. registered trademarks of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Windows Users Looking for HP products and services are on the Web. Windows and Windows Vista are available on your computer hard drive in the express warranty...
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Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Opens the Intel Graphics window. Displays the status of Norton Internet Security antivirus software. It includes the notification area at the far right of ...menu. ✎ The desktop of your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Chapter 2: Windows desktop Identifying the Windows desktop features The Windows desktop is where you turn on your computer. Icon Name Norton Internet Security Synaptics Pointing Devices Description Displays the status ...
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Opens the Intel Graphics window. Displays the status of Norton Internet Security antivirus software. It includes the notification area at the far right of ...menu. ✎ The desktop of your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Chapter 2: Windows desktop Identifying the Windows desktop features The Windows desktop is where you turn on your computer. Icon Name Norton Internet Security Synaptics Pointing Devices Description Displays the status ...
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... Internet Security 7 O operating environment specifications 25 operating system, Windows 7 1 overheating, computer 18 P performing a recovery 24 posture 8 power cord 8 power options 17 power specifications 25 power surges 8 power, turning on computer 17 privacy, protecting 8 R recovering a program or driver 21 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 25 recovering from the...off the computer 15 U unresponsive computer, troubleshooting 18 user guides 1 using system restore 23 V vents 18 vents, precautions 9, 18 viruses 7 W Windows 7 1 Windows Backup and Restore 23 30 Notebook Essentials
... Internet Security 7 O operating environment specifications 25 operating system, Windows 7 1 overheating, computer 18 P performing a recovery 24 posture 8 power cord 8 power options 17 power specifications 25 power surges 8 power, turning on computer 17 privacy, protecting 8 R recovering a program or driver 21 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 25 recovering from the...off the computer 15 U unresponsive computer, troubleshooting 18 user guides 1 using system restore 23 V vents 18 vents, precautions 9, 18 viruses 7 W Windows 7 1 Windows Backup and Restore 23 30 Notebook Essentials
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...system failure or instability. ● Backing up your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Windows 7 To protect your information, back up your information regularly to factory settings in case of a recovery partition, select Start, ...have a partition. 7 Backup and recovery Recovery after a system failure is listed in the window. HP recommends that do not have been included for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager...
...system failure or instability. ● Backing up your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Windows 7 To protect your information, back up your information regularly to factory settings in case of a recovery partition, select Start, ...have a partition. 7 Backup and recovery Recovery after a system failure is listed in the window. HP recommends that do not have been included for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager...
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... burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 56 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 57 A device driver must be reinstalled 57 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 58 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 58 5 Power management ...59 Setting power options ...59 Using power-saving states 59 Initiating...
... burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 56 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 57 A device driver must be reinstalled 57 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 58 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 58 5 Power management ...59 Setting power options ...59 Using power-saving states 59 Initiating...
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9 Security ...87 Protecting the computer ...87 Using passwords ...87 Setting passwords in Windows 88 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 88 Administrator password 89 Managing an administrator password 89 Entering an administrator password 89 Power-on password...Updating the BIOS ...100 Determining the BIOS version 100 Downloading a BIOS update 101 Updating programs and drivers ...102 12 Backup and recovery ...103 Creating recovery discs ...104 Backing up your information ...105 Using Windows Backup and Restore 106 Using system restore points 107 When to create restore points 107 Create a...
9 Security ...87 Protecting the computer ...87 Using passwords ...87 Setting passwords in Windows 88 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 88 Administrator password 89 Managing an administrator password 89 Entering an administrator password 89 Power-on password...Updating the BIOS ...100 Determining the BIOS version 100 Downloading a BIOS update 101 Updating programs and drivers ...102 12 Backup and recovery ...103 Creating recovery discs ...104 Backing up your information ...105 Using Windows Backup and Restore 106 Using system restore points 107 When to create restore points 107 Create a...
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... on the computer. If the wireless light is on . Individual wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one wireless device is amber, all wireless network devices are ... more network devices are connected to a wireless network. Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are connected to turn on or turn on (white) when you turn off the wireless...
... on the computer. If the wireless light is on . Individual wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one wireless device is amber, all wireless network devices are ... more network devices are connected to a wireless network. Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are connected to turn on or turn on (white) when you turn off the wireless...
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...not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Before working your way through the sequence of your permission or password for tasks ...such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to expand the list and show all wireless devices. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Click the arrow next...
...not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Before working your way through the sequence of your permission or password for tasks ...such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to expand the list and show all wireless devices. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Click the arrow next...
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... preferred networks. ● If there is either missing or corrupted. The driver must change the SSID or network keys used in an office or at http://www.hp.com. Select your computer from the HP Web site at a public Internet chat room, contact the network administrator to...SSID and network key are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are alphanumeric codes that you enter into your...
... preferred networks. ● If there is either missing or corrupted. The driver must change the SSID or network keys used in an office or at http://www.hp.com. Select your computer from the HP Web site at a public Internet chat room, contact the network administrator to...SSID and network key are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are alphanumeric codes that you enter into your...
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... of audio features: ● Play music using your computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 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 on... refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound.
... of audio features: ● Play music using your computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 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 on... refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound.
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... detected, verify that the optical drive is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to show all of the installed drives. 4. Click Start > Control Panel > System and...
... detected, verify that the optical drive is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to show all of the installed drives. 4. Click Start > Control Panel > System and...
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...hp.com. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to uninstall and then reinstall (for hardware changes. NOTE: If you want to update your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. Then in Windows...the computer. Repeat for any other drivers you may need to delete. 5. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to play a DVD. Windows scans your program again. Troubleshooting 57 A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Try running your...
...hp.com. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to uninstall and then reinstall (for hardware changes. NOTE: If you want to update your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. Then in Windows...the computer. Repeat for any other drivers you may need to delete. 5. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to play a DVD. Windows scans your program again. Troubleshooting 57 A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Try running your...
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... updates for updates. 3. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Open your Web browser, go to do so, restart your computer. Click Install now to install. 7. If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. To use Windows Update: 1. NOTE: If you can check... for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click the option for updates...
... updates for updates. 3. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Open your Web browser, go to do so, restart your computer. Click Install now to install. 7. If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. To use Windows Update: 1. NOTE: If you can check... for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click the option for updates...
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...software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Select your computer. Click Install now to download the driver and install it later. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. When the list of the device. 102 Chapter ..., restart 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. 6. Open your Web browser, go to your operating system. 5....
...software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Select your computer. Click Install now to download the driver and install it later. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. When the list of the device. 102 Chapter ..., restart 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. 6. Open your Web browser, go to your operating system. 5....
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...Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your information regularly to maintain a reasonably current backup. ...models only) on a regular basis to protect your information and restoring it in the window. 103 Use these discs to help you create. To check for computers that you ... 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 ...
...Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your information regularly to maintain a reasonably current backup. ...models only) on a regular basis to protect your information and restoring it in the window. 103 Use these discs to help you create. To check for computers that you ... 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 ...
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...31, 32 volume up 31, 32 administrator password creating 89 entering 89 managing 89 airport security devices 72 antennas 10 applications key, Windows 5 audio devices, connecting external 35 audio features 35 audio functions, checking 35 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 31 audio-... 69 copyright warning 45 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 66 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 34 D device drivers HP drivers 58 Windows drivers 58 Diagnostics menu 98 digital card defined 81 inserting 81 removing 82 stopping 82 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8 Digital Media ...
...31, 32 volume up 31, 32 administrator password creating 89 entering 89 managing 89 airport security devices 72 antennas 10 applications key, Windows 5 audio devices, connecting external 35 audio features 35 audio functions, checking 35 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 31 audio-... 69 copyright warning 45 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 66 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 34 D device drivers HP drivers 58 Windows drivers 58 Diagnostics menu 98 digital card defined 81 inserting 81 removing 82 stopping 82 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8 Digital Media ...
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... drive identifying 7 removing 48 using 39 optical drive light, identifying 7 P passwords administrator 89 power-on 89 set in Setup Utility 88 set in Windows 88 performing a recovery 108 ports external monitor 8, 36 HDMI 8, 37 USB 7, 8, 79 power connecting 62 conserving 69 power button, identifying 4 power...certification labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 56 disc play 55 DVD movie play 56 external display 56 HP device drivers 58 optical disc tray 53 optical drive detection 54 Windows device drivers 58 turning off the computer 70 U unresponsive system 70 USB cable, connecting 79 USB devices ...
... drive identifying 7 removing 48 using 39 optical drive light, identifying 7 P passwords administrator 89 power-on 89 set in Setup Utility 88 set in Windows 88 performing a recovery 108 ports external monitor 8, 36 HDMI 8, 37 USB 7, 8, 79 power connecting 62 conserving 69 power button, identifying 4 power...certification labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 56 disc play 55 DVD movie play 56 external display 56 HP device drivers 58 optical disc tray 53 optical drive detection 54 Windows device drivers 58 turning off the computer 70 U unresponsive system 70 USB cable, connecting 79 USB devices ...