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... information contained herein is committed to reducing the environmental impact of our products. Click: Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on the Web. Windows and Windows Vista are ... latest drivers, patches, and notifications. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. For more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at www.hp.com/go/alerts to receive e-mail alert notifications. Additional support and...
... information contained herein is committed to reducing the environmental impact of our products. Click: Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on the Web. Windows and Windows Vista are ... latest drivers, patches, and notifications. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. For more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at www.hp.com/go/alerts to receive e-mail alert notifications. Additional support and...
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...; For additional information, go to the User Guides disc included with some models. For more information In Help and Support, you can find information about technical support and about the operating system, drivers, and troubleshooting tools. Windows provides the following advanced backup and recovery options: ■ Backing up individual files and folders ■...
...; For additional information, go to the User Guides disc included with some models. For more information In Help and Support, you can find information about technical support and about the operating system, drivers, and troubleshooting tools. Windows provides the following advanced backup and recovery options: ■ Backing up individual files and folders ■...
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... 7 Use the Backup and Restore Center to recover your operating system and programs using the Windows Vista Operating System DVD and the Driver Recovery disc. Personal files must recover your original hard drive image. ✎ The image includes the Windows operating system and software programs... installed at the factory must purchase a Windows Vista Operating System DVD to Help and Support. ✎ If you must be reinstalled. Follow the on the computer are unable to boot (start up your system on a regular...
... 7 Use the Backup and Restore Center to recover your operating system and programs using the Windows Vista Operating System DVD and the Driver Recovery disc. Personal files must recover your original hard drive image. ✎ The image includes the Windows operating system and software programs... installed at the factory must purchase a Windows Vista Operating System DVD to Help and Support. ✎ If you must be reinstalled. Follow the on the computer are unable to boot (start up your system on a regular...
Compaq 325 and 326 Notebook PCs HP 425 and 625 Notebook PCs - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... period: This number describes the duration (in years) of the computer. (2) Serial number (s/n): This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. (5) Model description: This is an alphanumeric identifier used to each product. (3) Product number (p/n): This is the product name affixed to the front...
... period: This number describes the duration (in years) of the computer. (2) Serial number (s/n): This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. (5) Model description: This is an alphanumeric identifier used to each product. (3) Product number (p/n): This is the product name affixed to the front...
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... provides specific information about the hardware components. Make special note of the warranty period for this computer. (5) Model description: This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. 46 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures There are needed. (4) Warranty period: This number describes the duration (in many different sizes, that...
... provides specific information about the hardware components. Make special note of the warranty period for this computer. (5) Model description: This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. 46 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures There are needed. (4) Warranty period: This number describes the duration (in many different sizes, that...
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...to recover information you have created and any software installed on -screen instructions. 124 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery Refer to Help and Support for the presence of the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition. If possible, back up , follow these steps: 1. NOTE... computer (select models only) or your computer. Select Repair your operating system and programs usin g the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). Click Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore . 2. To recover your original hard drive image...
...to recover information you have created and any software installed on -screen instructions. 124 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery Refer to Help and Support for the presence of the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition. If possible, back up , follow these steps: 1. NOTE... computer (select models only) or your computer. Select Repair your operating system and programs usin g the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). Click Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore . 2. To recover your original hard drive image...
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...in Windows 7 125 All files you must be reinstalled. Follow the on recovering information using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). If possible, back up all personal files. 2. For contact information, refer to enter HP Recovery. 5....or region, and follow these steps: NOTE: This process takes several minutes. 1. You can also order the DVD by calling technical support. CAUTION: Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. When reformatting is displayed at...
...in Windows 7 125 All files you must be reinstalled. Follow the on recovering information using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). If possible, back up all personal files. 2. For contact information, refer to enter HP Recovery. 5....or region, and follow these steps: NOTE: This process takes several minutes. 1. You can also order the DVD by calling technical support. CAUTION: Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. When reformatting is displayed at...
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...may be reinstalled. All files you have created and any software installed on recovering information using the Windows Vista operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). Follow the on the computer are permanently removed. NOTE: For additional information on the computer are permanently ... hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for recovery. 1. Refer to improve the security of the HP Recovery partition. If possible, back up all personal files. 2.
...may be reinstalled. All files you have created and any software installed on recovering information using the Windows Vista operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). Follow the on the computer are permanently removed. NOTE: For additional information on the computer are permanently ... hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for recovery. 1. Refer to improve the security of the HP Recovery partition. If possible, back up all personal files. 2.
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...stored on discs or on -screen instructions. Follow the on -screen instructions. You can also order the DVD by calling technical support. Restart the computer, and then insert the Windows Vista operating system DVD into the optical drive before the Windows operating system loads... or region, and follow these steps: NOTE: This process takes several minutes. 1. All files you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities. 3. Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately) If you are permanently removed. To order a Windows Vista...
...stored on discs or on -screen instructions. Follow the on -screen instructions. You can also order the DVD by calling technical support. Restart the computer, and then insert the Windows Vista operating system DVD into the optical drive before the Windows operating system loads... or region, and follow these steps: NOTE: This process takes several minutes. 1. All files you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities. 3. Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately) If you are permanently removed. To order a Windows Vista...
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... operating system and programs installed at the factory. Turn on -screen instructions. After the operating system is connected to install the drivers and programs. Backup and recovery in Help and Support. Follow the on the computer. 5. Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Backup. Shut down the computer. 4. Follow the on -screen...
... operating system and programs installed at the factory. Turn on -screen instructions. After the operating system is connected to install the drivers and programs. Backup and recovery in Help and Support. Follow the on the computer. 5. Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Backup. Shut down the computer. 4. Follow the on -screen...
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... 42 cord, power 21 D DC-in cable, illustrated 31 device configurations 105 Diagnostics menu 112 discs Driver Recovery 131 Operating System 131 Disk Sanitizer 104 diskette drive precautions 42 product description 3 display assembly removal 82..., 88 display panel removal 87, 88 display specifications 116, 117, 118 DriveLock automatic 104 password 104 Driver Recovery disc 131 drives boot order 105, 113 preventing damage 42 DVD-ROM Drive removal 57 spare part...release 17 LCD Cable contents 32 spare part number 32 legacy support, USB 101, 105, 109, 113 lights battery 16 caps lock 9 146 Index
... 42 cord, power 21 D DC-in cable, illustrated 31 device configurations 105 Diagnostics menu 112 discs Driver Recovery 131 Operating System 131 Disk Sanitizer 104 diskette drive precautions 42 product description 3 display assembly removal 82..., 88 display panel removal 87, 88 display specifications 116, 117, 118 DriveLock automatic 104 password 104 Driver Recovery disc 131 drives boot order 105, 113 preventing damage 42 DVD-ROM Drive removal 57 spare part...release 17 LCD Cable contents 32 spare part number 32 legacy support, USB 101, 105, 109, 113 lights battery 16 caps lock 9 146 Index
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...You may need the Product Key to the bottom of the warranty period for use. Wireless certification labels are included with your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are affixed...in which the modem has been approved for this information when traveling internationally. The modem approval label is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use to the bottom of the computer. ● Modem approval label-Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the ...
...You may need the Product Key to the bottom of the warranty period for use. Wireless certification labels are included with your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are affixed...in which the modem has been approved for this information when traveling internationally. The modem approval label is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use to the bottom of the computer. ● Modem approval label-Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the ...
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... networking device. Identify the WLAN device from other devices. If wireless networking is not listed in Help and Support. 22 Chapter 2 Networking Refer to Windows Help and Support for all adapters. 4. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for more information on the side of your ... chapter to the Web site links provided in the feature list on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to use. For more information. 1. Cannot create ...
... networking device. Identify the WLAN device from other devices. If wireless networking is not listed in Help and Support. 22 Chapter 2 Networking Refer to Windows Help and Support for all adapters. 4. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for more information on the side of your ... chapter to the Web site links provided in the feature list on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to use. For more information. 1. Cannot create ...
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... the manufacturer's Web site for a network key or a name (SSID) when connecting to a WLAN, the network is protected by security. The driver must be displayed. Open your computer model number in the Search box. 4. Click the option for your computer accordingly. You must have the current ... codes when prompted to do so. Click Troubleshoot problems, and then select the network you are unavailable If you wish to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Press enter, and then follow the on a secure network. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2....
... the manufacturer's Web site for a network key or a name (SSID) when connecting to a WLAN, the network is protected by security. The driver must be displayed. Open your computer model number in the Search box. 4. Click the option for your computer accordingly. You must have the current ... codes when prompted to do so. Click Troubleshoot problems, and then select the network you are unavailable If you wish to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Press enter, and then follow the on a secure network. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2....
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... Switching the screen image Press fn+f4 to simultaneous display on your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on both the computer and the monitor. For example, if a monitor is connected to the computer...9679; Updates for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to support specialists Decreasing screen brightness Press fn+f2 to decrease the brightness level incrementally. Most external monitors receive video information from the ...
... Switching the screen image Press fn+f4 to simultaneous display on your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on both the computer and the monitor. For example, if a monitor is connected to the computer...9679; Updates for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to support specialists Decreasing screen brightness Press fn+f2 to decrease the brightness level incrementally. Most external monitors receive video information from the ...
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... Select Start > Computer. NOTE: Some of the optical drives listed may not be compatible with many single-layer DVD drivers and players. †LightScribe discs must be supported by your computer. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of information, or loss of audio or video...your computer, including your computer, the optical drive plays, copies, and creates CDs, DVDs, or BDs. You will see a list of the supported optical drives. The listed drives are convenient for your optical drive is a Blu-ray Disc (BD) drive, it can also write to store ...
... Select Start > Computer. NOTE: Some of the optical drives listed may not be compatible with many single-layer DVD drivers and players. †LightScribe discs must be supported by your computer. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of information, or loss of audio or video...your computer, including your computer, the optical drive plays, copies, and creates CDs, DVDs, or BDs. You will see a list of the supported optical drives. The listed drives are convenient for your optical drive is a Blu-ray Disc (BD) drive, it can also write to store ...
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... the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Follow the on -screen instructions. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer model number in the product box. 3. NOTE: If you have ...not previously set to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Click Start > All Programs >Windows Update. To use HP Support Assistant: 1. Press enter, and then follow the on -screen instructions. 58 Chapter 4 Multimedia Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Support Assistant > Maintenance: Software Updates. 2. To...
... the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Follow the on -screen instructions. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer model number in the product box. 3. NOTE: If you have ...not previously set to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Click Start > All Programs >Windows Update. To use HP Support Assistant: 1. Press enter, and then follow the on -screen instructions. 58 Chapter 4 Multimedia Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Support Assistant > Maintenance: Software Updates. 2. To...
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...for updates at a specified interval and provides a list of support alerts, such as security enhancements, and optional software and driver updates. Follow the on -screen instructions. 112 Chapter 11 Software updates Insert the Support Software disc into the optical drive. 2. Most software on ...Press enter. 5. HP Assistant automatically checks for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or region. 3. Click the option for updates from HP. The utility runs at any time by obtaining the Support Software disc (purchased separately). Open your computer are provided...
...for updates at a specified interval and provides a list of support alerts, such as security enhancements, and optional software and driver updates. Follow the on -screen instructions. 112 Chapter 11 Software updates Insert the Support Software disc into the optical drive. 2. Most software on ...Press enter. 5. HP Assistant automatically checks for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or region. 3. Click the option for updates from HP. The utility runs at any time by obtaining the Support Software disc (purchased separately). Open your computer are provided...
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...interact with the hardware devices, and provides for more information. 2. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help and Support for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. Click the option for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS ...version currently installed on the system ROM. Prepare for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer. Select your permission or password for your country or region. 4. You may be prompted for tasks...
...interact with the hardware devices, and provides for more information. 2. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help and Support for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. Click the option for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS ...version currently installed on the system ROM. Prepare for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer. Select your permission or password for your country or region. 4. You may be prompted for tasks...
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... need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is recommended that has an .exe extension (for software and driver downloads, type your computer. NOTE: If you check the HP Web site periodically for your hard drive. 6. Open Windows Explorer by unplugging...shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. You may not be downloaded. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your selection to the hard drive. Updating the BIOS 115 Click the option for example, filename.exe). b. Downloading a BIOS...
... need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is recommended that has an .exe extension (for software and driver downloads, type your computer. NOTE: If you check the HP Web site periodically for your hard drive. 6. Open Windows Explorer by unplugging...shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. You may not be downloaded. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your selection to the hard drive. Updating the BIOS 115 Click the option for example, filename.exe). b. Downloading a BIOS...