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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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... and indicates that one or more of the wireless devices on your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to the network. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you turn on the computer. 22 Chapter 2 ...Wireless, modem, and local area network Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, one or more network...
... and indicates that one or more of the wireless devices on your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to the network. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you turn on the computer. 22 Chapter 2 ...Wireless, modem, and local area network Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, one or more network...
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If no network icon in Help and Support. You may be prompted for your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Click Troubleshoot problems and select the network you want to repair. 32 Chapter 2 ... properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to improve the security of the original computer package, you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 2. For more information. 1. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems ...
If no network icon in Help and Support. You may be prompted for your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Click Troubleshoot problems and select the network you want to repair. 32 Chapter 2 ... properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to improve the security of the original computer package, you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 2. For more information. 1. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems ...
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...Select the network in the notification area after you want is not listed, check with new wireless network keys and SSID for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow these settings. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center...network in your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for a network key or a name (SSID) when connecting to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 33 Press enter, and then follow these steps to connect to make a connection on -screen instructions...
...Select the network in the notification area after you want is not listed, check with new wireless network keys and SSID for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow these settings. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center...network in your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for a network key or a name (SSID) when connecting to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 33 Press enter, and then follow these steps to connect to make a connection on -screen instructions...
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...Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Audio 49 When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Click Hardware...the corresponding jacks on the computer.) ● Be sure to the correct jack on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. 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 install any...
...Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Audio 49 When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Click Hardware...the corresponding jacks on the computer.) ● Be sure to the correct jack on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. 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 install any...
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... for an optical drive listing. 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. Remove any discs from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. 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 Remove the disc (3) from the optical drive. 2. If you remove it. 4....
... for an optical drive listing. 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. Remove any discs from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. 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 Remove the disc (3) from the optical drive. 2. If you remove it. 4....
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...then select Screen resolution. 2. 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 ...working properly. ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you lower system color properties to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. ● Scan for this device. Wipe from the center of the following ways: ◦ Playback may see if ...
...then select Screen resolution. 2. 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 ...working properly. ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you lower system color properties to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. ● Scan for this device. Wipe from the center of the following ways: ◦ Playback may see if ...
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... listing and click Uninstall. Open your Web browser, go to use the HP Web site to delete. 5. Try to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use your device. Repeat for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, ... from the optical drive. 2. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Press enter, and then follow the on-screen instructions. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using the procedures in Device Manager.
... listing and click Uninstall. Open your Web browser, go to use the HP Web site to delete. 5. Try to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use your device. Repeat for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, ... from the optical drive. 2. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Press enter, and then follow the on-screen instructions. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using the procedures in Device Manager.
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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.
...; 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.
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...with the connectors facing the computer. 104 Chapter 8 External media cards 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 ...ExpressCard slot may contain a protective insert. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot. If you are designed to conform to unlock it. 2. Using ExpressCards (select models only) An ExpressCard ...
...with the connectors facing the computer. 104 Chapter 8 External media cards 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 ...ExpressCard slot may contain a protective insert. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot. If you are designed to conform to unlock it. 2. Using ExpressCards (select models only) An ExpressCard ...
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...If your computer model number in compressed files called ROMPaqs. Click the option for tasks such as security enhancements, and optional software and driver updates. The utility runs at any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Identify your computer. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is ...and date. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with ROMPaqs are available either through the HP Assistant or on the system ROM. Updating software 133 Some BIOS updates may be packaged in English only.) To update the software ...
...If your computer model number in compressed files called ROMPaqs. Click the option for tasks such as security enhancements, and optional software and driver updates. The utility runs at any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Identify your computer. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is ...and date. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with ROMPaqs are available either through the HP Assistant or on the system ROM. Updating software 133 Some BIOS updates may be packaged in English only.) To update the software ...
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...To download a BIOS update: NOTE: BIOS updates are already in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. Click your computer model number in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using Computer Setup. ...posted as ROM date and System BIOS) can be available for your country or region. 2. Open your Web browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer. Click your specific product from the computer by using the AC adapter. Updating the BIOS To ...
...To download a BIOS update: NOTE: BIOS updates are already in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. Click your computer model number in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using Computer Setup. ...posted as ROM date and System BIOS) can be available for your country or region. 2. Open your Web browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer. Click your specific product from the computer by using the AC adapter. Updating the BIOS To ...
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...Click your hard drive. Click Download. 7. Click Run to install the update. 8. After the file is complete. If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click ... your country or region. 2. Click your computer model number in the product box, and then press enter. 3. Updating programs and drivers 137 or - Updating programs and drivers 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4.
...Click your hard drive. Click Download. 7. Click Run to install the update. 8. After the file is complete. If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click ... your country or region. 2. Click your computer model number in the product box, and then press enter. 3. Updating programs and drivers 137 or - Updating programs and drivers 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4.
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.... You may be prompted for your permission or password for more information. Refer to Help and Support 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 ...and Restore. 2. To recover your information using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). To check for recovery. 1. NOTE: If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition are listed, restart the computer, and then press f8 before the Windows operating...
.... You may be prompted for your permission or password for more information. Refer to Help and Support 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 ...and Restore. 2. To recover your information using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). To check for recovery. 1. NOTE: If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition are listed, restart the computer, and then press f8 before the Windows operating...
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...by calling technical support. All files you have created and any keyboard key. 4. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that your country or region, and follow these steps: NOTE: This process takes several minutes. 1. NOTE: If the... HP Recovery partition is easily accessible. For contact information, refer to http://www.hp.com/support, select your most recent backup (stored on discs or on the screen. 5. If ...
...by calling technical support. All files you have created and any keyboard key. 4. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that your country or region, and follow these steps: NOTE: This process takes several minutes. 1. NOTE: If the... HP Recovery partition is easily accessible. For contact information, refer to http://www.hp.com/support, select your most recent backup (stored on discs or on the screen. 5. If ...
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... Manager for Altiris provides increased management functionality and centralized hardware management 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) is used with optional Altiris Solutions software (purchased...
... Manager for Altiris provides increased management functionality and centralized hardware management 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) is used with optional Altiris Solutions software (purchased...
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...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 ...HP System Software Manager or HP Client Manager for download from a central console. When Altiris Solutions software is available for Altiris, administrators can be used in conjunction with the Altiris Solutions software, which can also update the system BIOS and device driver software from the HP...
...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 ...HP System Software Manager or HP Client Manager for download from a central console. When Altiris Solutions software is available for Altiris, administrators can be used in conjunction with the Altiris Solutions software, which can also update the system BIOS and device driver software from the HP...
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... (System Software Manager) lets you remotely update system-level software on SSM, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/ssm (English only). Using Client Management Solutions 161 When executed on the HP driver download Web site. Driver versions that are supported by SSM are denoted with a special icon on a client computer...
... (System Software Manager) lets you remotely update system-level software on SSM, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/ssm (English only). Using Client Management Solutions 161 When executed on the HP driver download Web site. Driver versions that are supported by SSM are denoted with a special icon on a client computer...