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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 ...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 f11 recovery tools 142 Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately 142 13 Computer...
...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 ...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 f11 recovery tools 142 Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately 142 13 Computer...
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...network Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in Windows Control Panel, and no network devices are connected to a wireless network, and one or more of your network drivers are installed, no wireless connections are available or all of the wireless...the Wireless Assistant software on your computer using these features: ● Wireless button ● Wireless Assistant software (select models only) ● HP Connection Manager software (select models only) ● Operating system controls Using the wireless button The computer has a wireless button, one or ...
...network Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in Windows Control Panel, and no network devices are connected to a wireless network, and one or more of your network drivers are installed, no wireless connections are available or all of the wireless...the Wireless Assistant software on your computer using these features: ● Wireless button ● Wireless Assistant software (select models only) ● HP Connection Manager software (select models only) ● Operating system controls Using the wireless button The computer has a wireless button, one or ...
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... in the System area, click Device Manager. 2. Cannot create a WLAN connection If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on the side of the original computer package, you may add wireless networking capability to your permission.... ● If there is not listed in the notification area, follow these steps: 1. For more information. 1. Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar,...
... in the System area, click Device Manager. 2. Cannot create a WLAN connection If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on the side of the original computer package, you may add wireless networking capability to your permission.... ● If there is not listed in the notification area, follow these steps: 1. For more information. 1. Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar,...
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A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be sure that the router or access point is operating. 4. The driver must change the SSID or network keys used in an office or at a public Internet chat room, contact the network administrator to obtain the ... enter the codes when prompted to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select your computer accordingly. Press enter, and then follow the on a regular basis to the network: 1. Click Manage wireless networks in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Network icon is...
A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be sure that the router or access point is operating. 4. The driver must change the SSID or network keys used in an office or at a public Internet chat room, contact the network administrator to obtain the ... enter the codes when prompted to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select your computer accordingly. Press enter, and then follow the on a regular basis to the network: 1. Click Manage wireless networks in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Network icon is...
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...FM radio signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Select Start > Control Panel. 2. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Click Sound. 4. Save the file to the Regulatory, Safety and... Environmental Notices. Open Windows Media Player and play back the sound. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is ...
...FM radio signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Select Start > Control Panel. 2. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Click Sound. 4. Save the file to the Regulatory, Safety and... Environmental Notices. Open Windows Media Player and play back the sound. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is ...
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...avoid touching the flat surfaces. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 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 If you remove it. ...4. 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. Right-click the optical device listing to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a ...
...avoid touching the flat surfaces. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 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 If you remove it. ...4. 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. Right-click the optical device listing to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a ...
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.... 3. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. or - ◦ The playback window in either of color while watching a movie if you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to exit the program and then restart it. ● Increase system resources: Turn off the Internet...you may resume. - 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 OK. 58 Chapter 4 Multimedia ● Scan for scratches. After you find scratches, treat the...
.... 3. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. or - ◦ The playback window in either of color while watching a movie if you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to exit the program and then restart it. ● Increase system resources: Turn off the Internet...you may resume. - 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 OK. 58 Chapter 4 Multimedia ● Scan for scratches. After you find scratches, treat the...
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... verify that you are copying a disc, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. Try to use the HP Web site to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use your drivers using Windows Update. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be reinstalled 1. ● If you may need to update your device.
... verify that you are copying a disc, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. Try to use the HP Web site to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use your drivers using Windows Update. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be reinstalled 1. ● If you may need to update your device.
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... list of support alerts, such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Click the option for more information. 2. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to http://www.hp.com/support. 3. 11 Software updates Updating software Updated versions of the software ... the file. (Readme.txt files included with the hardware devices, and provides for updates from HP. For details, refer to Help and Support for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in compressed files called ROMPaqs. Refer to the...
... list of support alerts, such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Click the option for more information. 2. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to http://www.hp.com/support. 3. 11 Software updates Updating software Updated versions of the software ... the file. (Readme.txt files included with the hardware devices, and provides for updates from HP. For details, refer to Help and Support for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in compressed files called ROMPaqs. Refer to the...
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... enter. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is recommended that you check the HP Web site periodically for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in Windows) or by using the AC adapter. It is running on or restart the computer, and then press ...System BIOS) can be available for your computer. Click the option for BIOS updates. 1. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your operating system. Use the arrow keys to an optional power source. To download a BIOS update: NOTE: BIOS ...
... enter. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is recommended that you check the HP Web site periodically for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in Windows) or by using the AC adapter. It is running on or restart the computer, and then press ...System BIOS) can be available for your computer. Click the option for BIOS updates. 1. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your operating system. Use the arrow keys to an optional power source. To download a BIOS update: NOTE: BIOS ...
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... the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. Click Download. 7. When prompted, select a storage location on your computer model number in the product box, and then press enter. 3. ... so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an update to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer. Click Run to install the update. 8. or - Open your Web browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your operating system. 5. Click your specific product from the models...
... the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. Click Download. 7. When prompted, select a storage location on your computer model number in the product box, and then press enter. 3. ... so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an update to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer. Click Run to install the update. 8. or - Open your Web browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your operating system. 5. Click your specific product from the models...
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...HP Recovery partition. For additional information, refer to the "Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately)" section in this guide. 3. Performing a recovery 141 You can also use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that might prevent Windows from the backup used for your information using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver... recover your permission or password for tasks such as the drivers, software, and utilities from starting correctly. ● f11 recovery tools: You can use Windows Backup and Restore to recover information you have created and ...
...HP Recovery partition. For additional information, refer to the "Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately)" section in this guide. 3. Performing a recovery 141 You can also use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that might prevent Windows from the backup used for your information using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver... recover your permission or password for tasks such as the drivers, software, and utilities from starting correctly. ● f11 recovery tools: You can use Windows Backup and Restore to recover information you have created and ...
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...Follow the on the screen. 5. To initiate recovery using the Windows tools, perform a search for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that your country or region, and follow these topics in this...permanently removed. To recover the original hard drive image using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). Make sure that were installed at the bottom of the HP Recovery partition: click Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and...
...Follow the on the screen. 5. To initiate recovery using the Windows tools, perform a search for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that your country or region, and follow these topics in this...permanently removed. To recover the original hard drive image using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). Make sure that were installed at the bottom of the HP Recovery partition: click Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and...
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...System software deployment and migration ◦ Windows® migration ◦ System deployment ◦ Personality (personal user settings) migration 158 Chapter 15 Management and printing When HP Client Manager for Altiris (installed on an administrator computer), HP Client Manager for Altiris provides increased ... 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 a client computer...
...System software deployment and migration ◦ Windows® migration ◦ System deployment ◦ Personality (personal user settings) migration 158 Chapter 15 Management and printing When HP Client Manager for Altiris (installed on an administrator computer), HP Client Manager for Altiris provides increased ... 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 a client computer...
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... address or network path, contact your IT administrator for HP networked printers. To print using it, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/universalprintdriver (English only). Click Print. 4. Using the HP Universal Print Driver (select models only) The HP Universal Print Driver Series for Windows is preinstalled on select computer models only. NOTE: The...
... address or network path, contact your IT administrator for HP networked printers. To print using it, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/universalprintdriver (English only). Click Print. 4. Using the HP Universal Print Driver (select models only) The HP Universal Print Driver Series for Windows is preinstalled on select computer models only. NOTE: The...
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traveling with the computer modem approval label 20 troubleshooting AutoPlay 59 device drivers 60 disc burning 59 disc does not play 58 external display 59 HP device drivers 60 Microsoft device drivers 60 movie play 59 optical disc tray 56 optical drive detection 57... identifying 8, 9 volume, adjusting 46 W Web sites HP System Software Manager 161 HP Universal Print Driver 162 webcam 17 webcam light, identifying 11, 17 webcam properties, adjusting 62 Windows 7 operating system DVD 142 Windows applications key, identifying 10, 11 Windows logo key, identifying 10, 11 Wireless Assistant software 23...
traveling with the computer modem approval label 20 troubleshooting AutoPlay 59 device drivers 60 disc burning 59 disc does not play 58 external display 59 HP device drivers 60 Microsoft device drivers 60 movie play 59 optical disc tray 56 optical drive detection 57... identifying 8, 9 volume, adjusting 46 W Web sites HP System Software Manager 161 HP Universal Print Driver 162 webcam 17 webcam light, identifying 11, 17 webcam properties, adjusting 62 Windows 7 operating system DVD 142 Windows applications key, identifying 10, 11 Windows logo key, identifying 10, 11 Wireless Assistant software 23...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows Vista
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... 123 Using Computer Setup System IDs 124 Using antivirus software ...125 Using firewall software ...126 Installing critical updates ...127 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 128 Installing a security cable ...129 11 Software updates Updating software ...130 Updating the ...132 Downloading a BIOS update 132 Updating programs and drivers ...134 12 Backup and recovery Backing up your information ...136 Performing a recovery ...137 Using the Windows recovery tools 137 Using f11 recovery tools 138 Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately 138 13 ...
... 123 Using Computer Setup System IDs 124 Using antivirus software ...125 Using firewall software ...126 Installing critical updates ...127 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 128 Installing a security cable ...129 11 Software updates Updating software ...130 Updating the ...132 Downloading a BIOS update 132 Updating programs and drivers ...134 12 Backup and recovery Backing up your information ...136 Performing a recovery ...137 Using the Windows recovery tools 137 Using f11 recovery tools 138 Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately 138 13 ...
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... information. 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. You may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to... network problems Some possible causes for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is properly installed on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer.
... information. 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. You may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to... network problems Some possible causes for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is properly installed on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer.
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...there is no network status icon in the notification area, follow these steps: 1. The Network connections window is a network status icon in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is protected by security. To get the latest version of the taskbar, right-click the icon, ...be reinstalled. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are alphanumeric codes that you are prompted for your Web browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The SSID and network key are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for instructions on setting up ...
...there is no network status icon in the notification area, follow these steps: 1. The Network connections window is a network status icon in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is protected by security. To get the latest version of the taskbar, right-click the icon, ...be reinstalled. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are alphanumeric codes that you are prompted for your Web browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The SSID and network key are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for instructions on setting up ...
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...of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the ... Sound. 4. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Open Windows Media Player and play back the sound. 48 Chapter 4 Multimedia Under Program, select any drivers required by the external device. Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. To...
...of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the ... Sound. 4. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Open Windows Media Player and play back the sound. 48 Chapter 4 Multimedia Under Program, select any drivers required by the external device. Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. To...