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...a CD, DVD, or BD 71 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD 72 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 73 Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 73 A disc does not play automatically 74 A DVD...does not begin, or it stops before completion 75 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 75 A device driver must be reinstalled 75 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 76 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 77 Using external drives ...78 Improving hard drive performance ...79 Using Disk Defragmenter...
...a CD, DVD, or BD 71 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD 72 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 73 Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 73 A disc does not play automatically 74 A DVD...does not begin, or it stops before completion 75 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 75 A device driver must be reinstalled 75 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 76 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 77 Using external drives ...78 Improving hard drive performance ...79 Using Disk Defragmenter...
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... Adding or replacing a memory module 9 Security Protecting the computer ...91 Using passwords ...92 Setting passwords in Windows 92 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 92 Administrator password 93 Managing an administrator password 93 Entering an administrator password ...Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...103 Determining the BIOS version 103 Downloading a BIOS update 104 Updating programs and drivers ...105 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...107 Backing up your information ...108 Using Windows Backup and Restore 109 Using system restore points 110 ix
... Adding or replacing a memory module 9 Security Protecting the computer ...91 Using passwords ...92 Setting passwords in Windows 92 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 92 Administrator password 93 Managing an administrator password 93 Entering an administrator password ...Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...103 Determining the BIOS version 103 Downloading a BIOS update 104 Updating programs and drivers ...105 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...107 Backing up your information ...108 Using Windows Backup and Restore 109 Using system restore points 110 ix
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...the overall power state of the wireless devices are connected to a wireless network. Individual wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows Control Panel). Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Network (connected) Indicates that one or more network devices are on the computer. ...available (or all wireless devices are enabled at least one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are turned off . Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that all of the wireless...
...the overall power state of the wireless devices are connected to a wireless network. Individual wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows Control Panel). Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Network (connected) Indicates that one or more network devices are on the computer. ...available (or all wireless devices are enabled at least one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are turned off . Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that all of the wireless...
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... properly installed on your way through the sequence of your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. For more information. 1. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for all adapters. 4. Select...configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is not properly installed. Before working your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to expand the list and show all wireless devices. The listing for tasks such as installing ...
... properly installed on your way through the sequence of your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. For more information. 1. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for all adapters. 4. Select...configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is not properly installed. Before working your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to expand the list and show all wireless devices. The listing for tasks such as installing ...
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...to a WLAN, the network is not displayed in the notification area, follow these steps: 1. The driver must have the current codes to make a connection on a secure network. Current network security codes ... device software for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network icon in the...do so. Click Troubleshoot problems, and then select the network you wish to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is protected by ...
...to a WLAN, the network is not displayed in the notification area, follow these steps: 1. The driver must have the current codes to make a connection on a secure network. Current network security codes ... device software for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network icon in the...do so. Click Troubleshoot problems, and then select the network you wish to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is protected by ...
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... your computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected .... ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Click Sound. 4. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD, and then play back the sound. 40 Chapter 4 Multimedia When the Sound...
... your computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected .... ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Click Sound. 4. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD, and then play back the sound. 40 Chapter 4 Multimedia When the Sound...
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...for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this guide, go to play a DVD. 4. A DVD playing in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Then in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD to... the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of disc for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Right-click the device listing, and then click Uninstall. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 b. ...
...for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this guide, go to play a DVD. 4. A DVD playing in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Then in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD to... the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of disc for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Right-click the device listing, and then click Uninstall. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 b. ...
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... box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq.... Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click Install now to update your device. If prompted to open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are prompted to step 6. 3. 5. Windows scans your specific product...
... box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq.... Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click Install now to update your device. If prompted to open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are prompted to step 6. 3. 5. Windows scans your specific product...
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NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be set to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Follow the on-screen instructions. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 2. To use Windows Update: 1. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. This feature can be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3.
NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be set to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Follow the on-screen instructions. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 2. To use Windows Update: 1. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. This feature can be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3.
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...then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. If... you may be able to install the updated driver. When the list of the device. Updating ...
...then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. If... you may be able to install the updated driver. When the list of the device. Updating ...
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...Start > Computer. Recovery discs are designed to help you create. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. NOTE: If your system on the hard drive or from recovery... discs you with the following tasks for the presence of the window. 106 Appendix C Backup and recovery If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (...
...Start > Computer. Recovery discs are designed to help you create. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. NOTE: If your system on the hard drive or from recovery... discs you with the following tasks for the presence of the window. 106 Appendix C Backup and recovery If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (...
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... 18 country-specific modem cable adapter 24 critical battery level 56 critical updates, software 96 CyberLink PowerDVD 39 D device drivers HP drivers 76 Windows drivers 77 Diagnostics menu 101 digital card defined 86 inserting 86 removing 87 stopping 87 digital dual array microphone, identifying 36 ...(microphone) 37 audio-out (headphone) 36 RJ-11 (modem) 6 RJ-45 (network) 7 K keys action 5 esc 5 fn 5 Windows applications 5 Windows logo 5 L labels Bluetooth 12 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 12 modem approval 12 regulatory 12 service tag 12 wireless certification 12 WLAN 12 LAN Power...
... 18 country-specific modem cable adapter 24 critical battery level 56 critical updates, software 96 CyberLink PowerDVD 39 D device drivers HP drivers 76 Windows drivers 77 Diagnostics menu 101 digital card defined 86 inserting 86 removing 87 stopping 87 digital dual array microphone, identifying 36 ...(microphone) 37 audio-out (headphone) 36 RJ-11 (modem) 6 RJ-45 (network) 7 K keys action 5 esc 5 fn 5 Windows applications 5 Windows logo 5 L labels Bluetooth 12 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 12 modem approval 12 regulatory 12 service tag 12 wireless certification 12 WLAN 12 LAN Power...
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... labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 75 disc play 74 drive and device driver problems 73 DVD movie play 74 external display 75 HP device drivers 76 modem 26 optical disc tray 73 Windows device drivers 77 wireless connection problems 20 turning off the computer 63 U unresponsive system...up action key 36 volume, adjusting 37 W webcam adjusting properties 44 tips 44 using 44 webcam light 36 Windows applications key, identifying 5 Windows logo key, identifying 5 Windows, passwords set in 92 wireless action key locating 14 using 14 wireless antennas 9 Wireless Assistant software 14, 15...
... labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 75 disc play 74 drive and device driver problems 73 DVD movie play 74 external display 75 HP device drivers 76 modem 26 optical disc tray 73 Windows device drivers 77 wireless connection problems 20 turning off the computer 63 U unresponsive system...up action key 36 volume, adjusting 37 W webcam adjusting properties 44 tips 44 using 44 webcam light 36 Windows applications key, identifying 5 Windows logo key, identifying 5 Windows, passwords set in 92 wireless action key locating 14 using 14 wireless antennas 9 Wireless Assistant software 14, 15...