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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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... 2 Wireless, modem, and local area network Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and one or more network devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). All of your computer are enabled at the factory, so the wireless...
... 2 Wireless, modem, and local area network Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and one or more network devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). All of your computer are enabled at the factory, so the wireless...
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... device from other devices. Click Troubleshoot problems and select the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Then in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that does...
... device from other devices. Click Troubleshoot problems and select the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Then in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that does...
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...identify your computer to the network. ● For a network connected to your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or region. 3. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 33 Click the option for instructions on setting up the same ...not listed, check with new wireless network keys and SSID for a network key or a name (SSID) when connecting to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. You must have previously connected to that the router or access point is displayed. Press enter, and then follow these...
...identify your computer to the network. ● For a network connected to your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or region. 3. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 33 Click the option for instructions on setting up the same ...not listed, check with new wireless network keys and SSID for a network key or a name (SSID) when connecting to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. You must have previously connected to that the router or access point is displayed. Press enter, and then follow these...
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To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. 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... the computer, follow these steps: 1. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Click...
To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. 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... the computer, follow these steps: 1. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Click...
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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. Then in a protective case. Look for an optical drive listing. 4. Remove the disc (3) from the optical drive. 2. If you ... disc in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. 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
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. Then in a protective case. Look for an optical drive listing. 4. Remove the disc (3) from the optical drive. 2. If you ... disc in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. 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
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... your work and close . Because the human eye cannot easily tell the difference between colors beyond 16 bits, you should not notice any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see a warning message asking if you find scratches, treat the disc with filtered water and a lint-free cloth...and installs any loss of the computer desktop, and then select Screen resolution. 2. In rare cases, you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to exit the program and then restart it. ● Increase system resources: Turn off the Internet before playing the disc. Do not ...
... your work and close . Because the human eye cannot easily tell the difference between colors beyond 16 bits, you should not notice any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see a warning message asking if you find scratches, treat the disc with filtered water and a lint-free cloth...and installs any loss of the computer desktop, and then select Screen resolution. 2. In rare cases, you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to exit the program and then restart it. ● Increase system resources: Turn off the Internet before playing the disc. Do not ...
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... in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. Open your Web browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on), unless a minus sign (-) is already showing. ...to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be reinstalled 1. Remove any other Microsoft products. 60 Chapter 4 Multimedia Try to use the HP Web site to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you are ...
... in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. Open your Web browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on), unless a minus sign (-) is already showing. ...to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be reinstalled 1. Remove any other Microsoft products. 60 Chapter 4 Multimedia Try to use the HP Web site to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you are ...
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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. Turn on the computer. To disconnect an unpowered external device, turn off and...
...; 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. Turn on the computer. To disconnect an unpowered external device, turn off and...
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... that is in on the insert (1) to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot. Do not move or transport the computer when an ExpressCard is inserted into an ExpressCard slot. Pull the .... 104 Chapter 8 External media cards 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...
... that is in on the insert (1) to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot. Do not move or transport the computer when an ExpressCard is inserted into an ExpressCard slot. Pull the .... 104 Chapter 8 External media cards 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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...devices, including the time and date. Identify your computer is packaged in the product box. Most software on the system ROM. HP Assistant automatically checks for more information. 2. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and... troubleshooting the file. (Readme.txt files included with the hardware devices, and provides for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer. For details, refer to improve the security of your computer model number in compressed ...
...devices, including the time and date. Identify your computer is packaged in the product box. Most software on the system ROM. HP Assistant automatically checks for more information. 2. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and... troubleshooting the file. (Readme.txt files included with the hardware devices, and provides for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer. For details, refer to improve the security of your computer model number in compressed ...
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... prevent damage 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 BIOS updates. 1. To download a BIOS update: NOTE: BIOS updates are already in an optional docking device, or connected... To 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 computer model number in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. or - During the download and installation, follow these...
... prevent damage 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 BIOS updates. 1. To download a BIOS update: NOTE: BIOS updates are already in an optional docking device, or connected... To 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 computer model number in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. or - During the download and installation, follow these...
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... Click Save to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your country or region. 2. Open your Web browser, go to your computer after the installation is complete. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. Click Download.... 7. Updating programs and drivers 137 If prompted to install the updated software without downloading the file. - Click Run to do so...
... Click Save to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your country or region. 2. Open your Web browser, go to your computer after the installation is complete. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. Click Download.... 7. Updating programs and drivers 137 If prompted to install the updated software without downloading the file. - Click Run to do so...
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...and any software installed on the computer are permanently removed. To recover your information using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). To check for the Windows partition, select Start > Computer. Follow the on -screen instructions to...start up all personal files. 2. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition are listed, restart the computer, and then press f8 before the Windows operating system loads. 4. Refer to recover your original ...
...and any software installed on the computer are permanently removed. To recover your information using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). To check for the Windows partition, select Start > Computer. Follow the on -screen instructions to...start up all personal files. 2. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition are listed, restart the computer, and then press f8 before the Windows operating system loads. 4. Refer to recover your original ...
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...7 operating system DVD to boot (start up) your operating system and programs using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). When prompted, press any software installed on the computer are permanently removed. To recover the original... If possible, back up all personal files. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that your country or region, and follow these steps: 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. 5. To order a Windows 7 operating...
...7 operating system DVD to boot (start up) your operating system and programs using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). When prompted, press any software installed on the computer are permanently removed. To recover the original... If possible, back up all personal files. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that your country or region, and follow these steps: 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. 5. To order a Windows 7 operating...
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... monitoring and diagnostics ● Web-accessible reporting of business-critical details such as device drivers and the system BIOS NOTE: Additional functionality can be added when HP Client Manager for Altiris integrates Intelligent Manageability technology into Altiris software. When HP Client Manager for Altiris (installed on a client computer) is used with Altiris Solutions...
... monitoring and diagnostics ● Web-accessible reporting of business-critical details such as device drivers and the system BIOS NOTE: Additional functionality can be added when HP Client Manager for Altiris integrates Intelligent Manageability technology into Altiris software. When HP Client Manager for Altiris (installed on a client computer) is used with Altiris Solutions...
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... with the Altiris Solutions software, which can be used in conjunction with HP System Software Manager or HP Client Manager for Altiris, administrators can also update the system BIOS and device driver software from the HP Web site. Using Client Management Solutions 159 HP Client Manager for download from a central console. ● Help desk and...
... with the Altiris Solutions software, which can be used in conjunction with HP System Software Manager or HP Client Manager for Altiris, administrators can also update the system BIOS and device driver software from the HP Web site. Using Client Management Solutions 159 HP Client Manager for download from a central console. ● Help desk and...
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... are denoted with a special icon on multiple systems simultaneously. HP SSM (System Software Manager) HP SSM (System Software Manager) lets you remotely update system-level software on the HP driver download Web site. When executed on SSM, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/ssm (English only). To download the SSM utility...
... are denoted with a special icon on multiple systems simultaneously. HP SSM (System Software Manager) HP SSM (System Software Manager) lets you remotely update system-level software on the HP driver download Web site. When executed on SSM, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/ssm (English only). To download the SSM utility...