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... duration of the computer. Item (1) (2) (3) Component Product name Serial number (s/n) Part number/Product number (p/n) (4) Model description (5) Warranty period Description This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. The part number helps a service technician determine what components and parts are needed.
... duration of the computer. Item (1) (2) (3) Component Product name Serial number (s/n) Part number/Product number (p/n) (4) Model description (5) Warranty period Description This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. The part number helps a service technician determine what components and parts are needed.
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Item (1) (2) (3) Component Product name Serial number (s/n) Part number/Product number (p/n) (4) Model description (5) Warranty period Description This is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. The part number helps a service technician determine what components and parts are as many as 92 screws and screw locks, ...
Item (1) (2) (3) Component Product name Serial number (s/n) Part number/Product number (p/n) (4) Model description (5) Warranty period Description This is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. The part number helps a service technician determine what components and parts are as many as 92 screws and screw locks, ...
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...the computer, and then press f8 before the Windows operating system loads. 4. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that do not have created and any software installed on -screen instructions. Personal files must be restored from the backup used for... these steps: 1. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 4. To find the partitions, ...
...the computer, and then press f8 before the Windows operating system loads. 4. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that do not have created and any software installed on -screen instructions. Personal files must be restored from the backup used for... these steps: 1. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 4. To find the partitions, ...
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...your country or region, and follow these steps: ✎ This process takes several minutes. 1. For contact information, refer to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer. 7. Follow the on -screen instructions. 8-4 Maintenance and Service Guide Make sure that your most recent backup...press any software installed on an external drive) is complete, the recovery process helps you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities. Backup and recovery Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately) If you are permanently removed....
...your country or region, and follow these steps: ✎ This process takes several minutes. 1. For contact information, refer to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer. 7. Follow the on -screen instructions. 8-4 Maintenance and Service Guide Make sure that your most recent backup...press any software installed on an external drive) is complete, the recovery process helps you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities. Backup and recovery Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately) If you are permanently removed....
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...from a backup. ✎ If your operating system and programs using the Windows Vista operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is displayed on -screen instructions. For additional information, refer to the "Using a Windows Vista operating system... Restart the computer, and then press f8 before the Windows operating system loads. 4. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that do not have a partition. Press f11 while the "Press for recovery. 1.
...from a backup. ✎ If your operating system and programs using the Windows Vista operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is displayed on -screen instructions. For additional information, refer to the "Using a Windows Vista operating system... Restart the computer, and then press f8 before the Windows operating system loads. 4. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that do not have a partition. Press f11 while the "Press for recovery. 1.
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...-screen instructions. Click Next. 6. Follow the on -screen instructions. 5. To order a Windows Vista operating system DVD, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your most recent backup (stored on discs or on an external drive) is complete, the recovery process helps you restore the... operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities. Follow the on -screen instructions. 8-8 Maintenance and Service Guide If possible, back up ) your computer. 7. Backup and...
...-screen instructions. Click Next. 6. Follow the on -screen instructions. 5. To order a Windows Vista operating system DVD, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your most recent backup (stored on discs or on an external drive) is complete, the recovery process helps you restore the... operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities. Follow the on -screen instructions. 8-8 Maintenance and Service Guide If possible, back up ) your computer. 7. Backup and...
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...> System Tools > Backup. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. Insert the Operating System disc into the optical drive. 3. After the operating system is installed, remove the Operating System disc and insert the Driver Recovery disc. 7. Recovering your information...this topic in Help and Support. If possible, back up all personal files. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the drivers and programs. 8-10 Maintenance and Service Guide Follow the on-screen instructions. ✎ For additional information on the computer. 5....
...> System Tools > Backup. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. Insert the Operating System disc into the optical drive. 3. After the operating system is installed, remove the Operating System disc and insert the Driver Recovery disc. 7. Recovering your information...this topic in Help and Support. If possible, back up all personal files. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the drivers and programs. 8-10 Maintenance and Service Guide Follow the on-screen instructions. ✎ For additional information on the computer. 5....
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7
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... an external display 65 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion ...65 A device driver must be reinstalled 66 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 66 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 66 Webcam (select models only) ...68 Adjusting webcam properties 68 Capturing business card images 69 5 Power management Setting power...
... an external display 65 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion ...65 A device driver must be reinstalled 66 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 66 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 66 Webcam (select models only) ...68 Adjusting webcam properties 68 Capturing business card images 69 5 Power management Setting power...
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Determining the BIOS version 141 Downloading a BIOS update 141 Updating programs and drivers ...143 12 Backup and recovery Backing up your information ...145 Performing a recovery ...146 Using the Windows recovery tools 146 Using f11 recovery ... and printing Using Client Management Solutions 162 Configuring and deploying a software image 162 Managing and updating software 163 HP Client Manager for Altiris (select models only 163 HP CCM (Client Configuration Manager) (select models only 165 HP SSM (System Software Manager 166 Using the HP Universal Print Driver 167 Index ...168 x
Determining the BIOS version 141 Downloading a BIOS update 141 Updating programs and drivers ...143 12 Backup and recovery Backing up your information ...145 Performing a recovery ...146 Using the Windows recovery tools 146 Using f11 recovery ... and printing Using Client Management Solutions 162 Configuring and deploying a software image 162 Managing and updating software 163 HP Client Manager for Altiris (select models only 163 HP CCM (Client Configuration Manager) (select models only 165 HP SSM (System Software Manager 166 Using the HP Universal Print Driver 167 Index ...168 x
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... internationally with the computer: ● Service tag-Provides important information, including the following: ◦ Product Name (1). Identifying the labels The labels affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. The part number helps a service technician to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). Identifying the labels 19 This is...
... internationally with the computer: ● Service tag-Provides important information, including the following: ◦ Product Name (1). Identifying the labels The labels affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. The part number helps a service technician to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). Identifying the labels 19 This is...
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... Description Wireless (connected) Identifies the location of individual devices. The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your network drivers are installed and one or more of the wireless devices are connected to the network. For more information on wireless technology,... site links provided in 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...
... Description Wireless (connected) Identifies the location of individual devices. The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your network drivers are installed and one or more of the wireless devices are connected to the network. For more information on wireless technology,... site links provided in 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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... on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to Help and Support for a WLAN device may be prompted for your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Use the procedures in this chapter to diagnose and...create a WLAN connection If you want to improve the security of possible solutions to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Network...
... on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to Help and Support for a WLAN device may be prompted for your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Use the procedures in this chapter to diagnose and...create a WLAN connection If you want to improve the security of possible solutions to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Network...
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... an office or at the far right of search results, click Network and Sharing Center. 3. You must have the current codes to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. From the list of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Diagnose and repair from the menu. Select your...SSID or network keys used in your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for the latest software. Windows resets your WLAN or LAN drivers are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for instructions on setting up the same codes on a secure network. Current network...
... an office or at the far right of search results, click Network and Sharing Center. 3. You must have the current codes to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. From the list of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Diagnose and repair from the menu. Select your...SSID or network keys used in your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for the latest software. Windows resets your WLAN or LAN drivers are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for instructions on setting up the same codes on a secure network. Current network...
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...FM radio signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Under Program, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Sound. 4. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound ...enables you to the desktop. 3. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your audio functions To check the system sound on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Checking ...
...FM radio signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Under Program, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Sound. 4. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound ...enables you to the desktop. 3. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your audio functions To check the system sound on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Checking ...
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... discs can read standard CD and DVD discs. However, double-layer discs burned with this drive may not be compatible with many single-layer DVD drivers and players. †LightScribe discs must be supported by your computer. LightScribe creates a grayscale image similar to a CD or DVD. Optical drive (select models only...
... discs can read standard CD and DVD discs. However, double-layer discs burned with this drive may not be compatible with many single-layer DVD drivers and players. †LightScribe discs must be supported by your computer. LightScribe creates a grayscale image similar to a CD or DVD. Optical drive (select models only...
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... for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 1. 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. If you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is... lifting the outer edges of the drive. 2. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Uninstall the device. Remove any discs from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. if prompted by User Account Control...
... for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 1. 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. If you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is... lifting the outer edges of the drive. 2. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Uninstall the device. Remove any discs from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. if prompted by User Account Control...
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... ● Increase system resources: Turn off the Internet before playing the disc. A CD, DVD, or BD should not notice any required default drivers. ● Click Properties to see a warning message asking if you find scratches, treat the disc with filtered water and a lint-free cloth.... disc. Select Start > Control Panel > Play CDs or other media automatically. 2. Otherwise, you may need to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. If necessary, clean the disc with an optical disc repair kit available at many electronics stores. ● Disable Sleep mode before...
... ● Increase system resources: Turn off the Internet before playing the disc. A CD, DVD, or BD should not notice any required default drivers. ● Click Properties to see a warning message asking if you find scratches, treat the disc with filtered water and a lint-free cloth.... disc. Select Start > Control Panel > Play CDs or other media automatically. 2. Otherwise, you may need to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. If necessary, clean the disc with an optical disc repair kit available at many electronics stores. ● Disable Sleep mode before...
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... a blank area of the computer desktop, and select Personalize > Display Settings. See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this setting is not visible on , press fn+f4 one or more information about a multimedia question...
... a blank area of the computer desktop, and select Personalize > Display Settings. See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this setting is not visible on , press fn+f4 one or more information about a multimedia question...
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...procedures in the Start Search box. Windows scans your hardware drivers, as well as for HP software updates. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to obtain HP device drivers. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that...are listed in the pane above the box. 3. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Repeat for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be reinstalled 1. As you want to restart the computer, save all open...
...procedures in the Start Search box. Windows scans your hardware drivers, as well as for HP software updates. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to obtain HP device drivers. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that...are listed in the pane above the box. 3. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Repeat for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be reinstalled 1. As you want to restart the computer, save all open...
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...; DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW/CD-RW Combo 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 equipment when connecting a powered device, be added by connecting the drive to the computer...
...; DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW/CD-RW Combo 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 equipment when connecting a powered device, be added by connecting the drive to the computer...