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... modem Using wireless devices ...13 Identifying wireless and network status icons 14 Using the wireless controls 14 Using the wireless action key 14 Using HP Wireless Assistant 15 Using operating system controls 15 Using a WLAN ...16 Setting up a WLAN ...16 Protecting your WLAN ...17 Connecting to...18 Roaming to another network 18 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only 19 Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS 19 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 20 Cannot connect to a WLAN 20 Cannot connect to a preferred network 21 Network icon is not displayed 21 v
... modem Using wireless devices ...13 Identifying wireless and network status icons 14 Using the wireless controls 14 Using the wireless action key 14 Using HP Wireless Assistant 15 Using operating system controls 15 Using a WLAN ...16 Setting up a WLAN ...16 Protecting your WLAN ...17 Connecting to...18 Roaming to another network 18 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only 19 Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS 19 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 20 Cannot connect to a WLAN 20 Cannot connect to a preferred network 21 Network icon is not displayed 21 v
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... the copyright warning 71 Copying 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...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 79 Using ...
... the copyright warning 71 Copying 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...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 79 Using ...
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...your computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of the countries or regions in which the devices have this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer. If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more ... is affixed to the bottom of your computer. You may need this information when traveling internationally. NOTE: Make sure to update or troubleshoot the operating system. You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. An optional ...
...your computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of the countries or regions in which the devices have this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer. If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more ... is affixed to the bottom of your computer. You may need this information when traveling internationally. NOTE: Make sure to update or troubleshoot the operating system. You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. An optional ...
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... next to Network adapters to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 20 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for the WLAN device is not properly installed. The listing for all adapters. 4. Before working your way...of possible solutions to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. Use the procedures in the feature list on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to expand the list and show all wireless devices. Identify the WLAN device from other devices. For more information. 1....
... next to Network adapters to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 20 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for the WLAN device is not properly installed. The listing for all adapters. 4. Before working your way...of possible solutions to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. Use the procedures in the feature list on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to expand the list and show all wireless devices. Identify the WLAN device from other devices. For more information. 1....
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..., and then select the network you wish to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. If the WLAN device you are alphanumeric codes that you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 Open your network device and attempts to reconnect to one .... You must have the current codes to do so. To get the latest version of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your web browser, and then go to repair. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. The SSID and network key...
..., and then select the network you wish to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. If the WLAN device you are alphanumeric codes that you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 Open your network device and attempts to reconnect to one .... You must have the current codes to do so. To get the latest version of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your web browser, and then go to repair. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. The SSID and network key...
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... Press fn+esc (1) and (2) to support. Press and hold f3 to the computer. Help and Support also provides checkups for computer functionality, automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, system recovery procedures, and links to display information about your Windows operating system and computer, answers to questions, tutorials, and updates to simultaneous...
... Press fn+esc (1) and (2) to support. Press and hold f3 to the computer. Help and Support also provides checkups for computer functionality, automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, system recovery procedures, and links to display information about your Windows operating system and computer, answers to questions, tutorials, and updates to simultaneous...
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...power. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from the computer. To run Battery Check: 1. NOTE: The computer must be connected...life cycles, and capacity To access battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learning Center > HP Power and Battery Learning Center. Using battery power 53 If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on ...also protects your work . Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshooting tools > Battery Check.
...power. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from the computer. To run Battery Check: 1. NOTE: The computer must be connected...life cycles, and capacity To access battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learning Center > HP Power and Battery Learning Center. Using battery power 53 If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on ...also protects your work . Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshooting tools > Battery Check.
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..., tilt the disc carefully as you remove it stops. Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in a protective case. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by the edges and... the drive. 2. NOTE: If the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it stops. 2. Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 Hold the disc by gently pressing down on the drive bezel to release the disc tray, and then gently...
..., tilt the disc carefully as you remove it stops. Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in a protective case. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by the edges and... the drive. 2. NOTE: If the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it stops. 2. Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 Hold the disc by gently pressing down on the drive bezel to release the disc tray, and then gently...
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..., DVDs, and BDs) on ). 4. Repeat for your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that the disc is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 A DVD movie is not visible on , press f4 one or more times to play a DVD. Then...
..., DVDs, and BDs) on ). 4. Repeat for your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that the disc is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 A DVD movie is not visible on , press f4 one or more times to play a DVD. Then...
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NOTE: If you have not previously set to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 Follow the on-screen instructions. To use Windows Update: 1. Click Check for updates. 3. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be prompted to enter settings before you will be set up Windows Update, you can check for updates. 2.
NOTE: If you have not previously set to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 Follow the on-screen instructions. To use Windows Update: 1. Click Check for updates. 3. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be prompted to enter settings before you will be set up Windows Update, you can check for updates. 2.
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Prepare for your computer model, product category, and series or family. Access the updates on the HP Web site are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. B Software updates Updated versions of your computer. Refer to improve the security...Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. You may be prompted for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact...
Prepare for your computer model, product category, and series or family. Access the updates on the HP Web site are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. B Software updates Updated versions of your computer. Refer to improve the security...Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. You may be prompted for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact...
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... TouchPad zone identifying 28 traveling with the computer modem approval label 12 wireless certification 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...
... TouchPad zone identifying 28 traveling with the computer modem approval label 12 wireless certification 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...