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... an external display 59 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion ...59 A device driver must be reinstalled 60 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 60 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 60 Webcam (select models only) ...62 Adjusting webcam properties 62 5 Power management Setting power options ...64 Using power-saving...
... an external display 59 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion ...59 A device driver must be reinstalled 60 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 60 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 60 Webcam (select models only) ...62 Adjusting webcam properties 62 5 Power management Setting power options ...64 Using power-saving...
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... 126 Using Computer Setup System IDs 127 Using antivirus software ...128 Using firewall software ...129 Installing critical updates ...130 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 131 Installing a security cable ...132 11 Software updates Updating software ...133 Updating the ...BIOS ...135 Determining the BIOS version 135 Downloading a BIOS update 135 Updating programs and drivers ...137 12 Backup and recovery Backing up your information ...139 Performing a recovery ...141 Using the Windows recovery tools 141 Using ...
... 126 Using Computer Setup System IDs 127 Using antivirus software ...128 Using firewall software ...129 Installing critical updates ...130 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 131 Installing a security cable ...132 11 Software updates Updating software ...133 Updating the ...BIOS ...135 Determining the BIOS version 135 Downloading a BIOS update 135 Updating programs and drivers ...137 12 Backup and recovery Backing up your information ...139 Performing a recovery ...141 Using the Windows recovery tools 141 Using ...
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... Solutions 157 Configuring and deploying a software image 157 Managing and updating software 158 HP Client Manager for Altiris (select models only 158 HP CCM (Client Configuration Manager) (select models only 160 HP SSM (System Software Manager 161 Using the HP Universal Print Driver (select models only 162 16 Routine care Cleaning products ...164 Cleaning procedures...
... Solutions 157 Configuring and deploying a software image 157 Managing and updating software 158 HP Client Manager for Altiris (select models only 158 HP CCM (Client Configuration Manager) (select models only 160 HP SSM (System Software Manager 161 Using the HP Universal Print Driver (select models only 162 16 Routine care Cleaning products ...164 Cleaning procedures...
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...are off. Wireless (disconnected) Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless devices are disabled in your computer are enabled at the factory, so the ... wireless button on the computer. Network (disconnected) Indicates that one or more network devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Network (connected) Indicates that one or more wireless devices, and two wireless lights. Also identifies...
...are off. Wireless (disconnected) Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless devices are disabled in your computer are enabled at the factory, so the ... wireless button on the computer. Network (disconnected) Indicates that one or more network devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Network (connected) Indicates that one or more wireless devices, and two wireless lights. Also identifies...
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... for all of the original computer package, you may add wireless networking capability to Help and Support for a WLAN device may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Cannot create a WLAN connection If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the... driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to your computer. Then in the feature ...
... for all of the original computer package, you may add wireless networking capability to Help and Support for a WLAN device may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Cannot create a WLAN connection If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the... driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to your computer. Then in the feature ...
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... network key are active, several will be reinstalled. You must have previously connected to that network, follow these steps to connect to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the... software driver is displayed. Press enter, and then follow these settings. Click OK to do so. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software ...
... network key are active, several will be reinstalled. You must have previously connected to that network, follow these steps to connect to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the... software driver is displayed. Press enter, and then follow these settings. Click OK to do so. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software ...
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.... You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Checking your audio functions To check the ...system sound on your computer, follow these steps: 1. 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...
.... You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Checking your audio functions To check the ...system sound on your computer, follow these steps: 1. 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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... disc (3) from the optical drive. 2. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an attached device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. Look for an optical drive listing. 4. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to... perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall Optical drive (select models only) 57 Close the disc tray and place the disc in the System area, click...
... disc (3) from the optical drive. 2. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an attached device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. Look for an optical drive listing. 4. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to... perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall Optical drive (select models only) 57 Close the disc tray and place the disc in the System area, click...
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... then select Screen resolution. 2. Right-click on a blank area of the following ways: ◦ Playback may need to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for scratches. or - ◦ The playback window in your system for installed hardware and installs any loss of the disc to the outer edge....before playing the disc. Because the human eye cannot easily tell the difference between colors beyond 16 bits, you should not notice any required drivers. ● Click Properties to continue. Click High Color (16 bit), if this device. Windows scans your multimedia program to 16-bit ...
... then select Screen resolution. 2. Right-click on a blank area of the following ways: ◦ Playback may need to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for scratches. or - ◦ The playback window in your system for installed hardware and installs any loss of the disc to the outer edge....before playing the disc. Because the human eye cannot easily tell the difference between colors beyond 16 bits, you should not notice any required drivers. ● Click Properties to continue. Click High Color (16 bit), if this device. Windows scans your multimedia program to 16-bit ...
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..., click Action, and then click Scan for your country or region. 2. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. Press enter, and then follow... the optical drive. 2. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 7. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Try to use the HP Web site to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be reinstalled 1. Windows scans your computer model ...
..., click Action, and then click Scan for your country or region. 2. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. Press enter, and then follow... the optical drive. 2. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 7. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Try to use the HP Web site to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be reinstalled 1. Windows scans your computer model ...
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...; Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● External optical drive Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. To disconnect an unpowered external device, turn off the device, disconnect it from...
...; Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● External optical drive Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. To disconnect an unpowered external device, turn off the device, disconnect it from...
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... ExpressCard is inserted into an ExpressCard slot. To remove the insert: 1. To insert an ExpressCard: 1. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or...
... ExpressCard is inserted into an ExpressCard slot. To remove the insert: 1. To insert an ExpressCard: 1. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or...
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... connected to Help and Support for a system BIOS update by selecting Start > Help and Support > Maintain and following the on-screen instructions. HP Assistant automatically checks for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the product box. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains...
... connected to Help and Support for a system BIOS update by selecting Start > Help and Support > Maintain and following the on-screen instructions. HP Assistant automatically checks for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the product box. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains...
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...update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are posted as ROM date and System BIOS) can be available for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. To use Computer Setup for displaying BIOS information, follow these steps: 1. Turn on or restart the...browser, go to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is recommended that you check the HP Web site periodically for Startup Menu" message is running on -screen instructions. - Click your country or region. 2. Press f10 to select File...
...update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are posted as ROM date and System BIOS) can be available for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. To use Computer Setup for displaying BIOS information, follow these steps: 1. Turn on or restart the...browser, go to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is recommended that you check the HP Web site periodically for Startup Menu" message is running on -screen instructions. - Click your country or region. 2. Press f10 to select File...
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... to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers 137 or - After the file is displayed, click an update to install the update. 8. Click your hard drive. When prompted, select ...a storage location on your operating system. 5. Updating programs and drivers 1. Click Download. 7. Click Run to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your country or region. 2. Open your Web browser, go to install the updated software...
... to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers 137 or - After the file is displayed, click an update to install the update. 8. Click your hard drive. When prompted, select ...a storage location on your operating system. 5. Updating programs and drivers 1. Click Download. 7. Click Run to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your country or region. 2. Open your Web browser, go to install the updated software...
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...NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your information using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). If possible, check for recovery. 1. NOTE: If you are not listed, you must purchase a ..., the recovery process restores the operating system, as well as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To check for the HP Recovery partition, click Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > ...
...NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your information using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). If possible, check for recovery. 1. NOTE: If you are not listed, you must purchase a ..., the recovery process restores the operating system, as well as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To check for the HP Recovery partition, click Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > ...
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... the on the screen. 5. Follow the on the computer are unable to http://www.hp.com/support, select your operating system and programs using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately)... you must recover your country or region, and follow these steps: 1. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that your computer and you cannot use the system repair discs you previously created (select models only), you restore the operating...
... the on the screen. 5. Follow the on the computer are unable to http://www.hp.com/support, select your operating system and programs using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately)... you must recover your country or region, and follow these steps: 1. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that your computer and you cannot use the system repair discs you previously created (select models only), you restore the operating...
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... ● Web-accessible reporting of business-critical details such as thermal warnings and memory alerts ● Remote updating of system software such as device drivers and the system BIOS NOTE: Additional functionality can be added when HP Client Manager for Altiris is used with Altiris Solutions software (installed on client computers: ●...
... ● Web-accessible reporting of business-critical details such as thermal warnings and memory alerts ● Remote updating of system software such as device drivers and the system BIOS NOTE: Additional functionality can be added when HP Client Manager for Altiris is used with Altiris Solutions software (installed on client computers: ●...
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...be used in conjunction with the Altiris Solutions software, which can also update the system BIOS and device driver software from the HP Web site. HP Client Manager for Altiris is used to complete new hardware deployment or personality migration to a new operating...9702; Remote problem resolution ◦ Client disaster recovery ● Software and operations management ◦ Ongoing client management ◦ HP system software deployment ◦ Application self-healing (the ability to identify and repair certain application problems) Altiris Solutions software provides easy-to ...
...be used in conjunction with the Altiris Solutions software, which can also update the system BIOS and device driver software from the HP Web site. HP Client Manager for Altiris is used to complete new hardware deployment or personality migration to a new operating...9702; Remote problem resolution ◦ Client disaster recovery ● Software and operations management ◦ Ongoing client management ◦ HP system software deployment ◦ Application self-healing (the ability to identify and repair certain application problems) Altiris Solutions software provides easy-to ...
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... repository, known as a file store. Using Client Management Solutions 161 When executed on the HP driver download Web site. To download the SSM utility or to obtain more information on multiple systems simultaneously. HP SSM (System Software Manager) HP SSM (System Software Manager) lets you remotely update system-level software on SSM, see the...
... repository, known as a file store. Using Client Management Solutions 161 When executed on the HP driver download Web site. To download the SSM utility or to obtain more information on multiple systems simultaneously. HP SSM (System Software Manager) HP SSM (System Software Manager) lets you remotely update system-level software on SSM, see the...