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...system failure: ■ Creating a set of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to factory settings in the window. With Recovery Manager, you can recover your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on... a regular basis to back up your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends creating recovery discs ...
...system failure: ■ Creating a set of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to factory settings in the window. With Recovery Manager, you can recover your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on... a regular basis to back up your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends creating recovery discs ...
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... a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 54 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 55 A device driver must be reinstalled 55 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 56 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 56 5 Power management Setting power options ...57 Using power-saving states 57 Initiating and...
... a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 54 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 55 A device driver must be reinstalled 55 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 56 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 56 5 Power management Setting power options ...57 Using power-saving states 57 Initiating and...
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... updates Updating the BIOS ...108 Determining the BIOS version 108 Downloading a BIOS update 109 Updating programs and drivers ...110 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...112 Backing up your information ...113 Using Windows Backup and Restore 114 Using system restore points 115 When to create restore points 115 Create a system restore...
... updates Updating the BIOS ...108 Determining the BIOS version 108 Downloading a BIOS update 109 Updating programs and drivers ...110 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...112 Backing up your information ...113 Using Windows Backup and Restore 114 Using system restore points 115 When to create restore points 115 Create a system restore...
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... provides specific information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). Have this information when traveling internationally. The regulatory ... and lists the agency approval markings required by some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. This certificate is the alphanumeric identifier used to the bottom...approved for this information when traveling internationally. This is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . The service tag label is affixed inside the...
... provides specific information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). Have this information when traveling internationally. The regulatory ... and lists the agency approval markings required by some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. This certificate is the alphanumeric identifier used to the bottom...approved for this information when traveling internationally. This is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . The service tag label is affixed inside the...
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... software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all network devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel). Indicates that one or more wireless devices,.... 16 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are enabled at the factory, so the wireless light is amber when ...
... software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all network devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel). Indicates that one or more wireless devices,.... 16 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are enabled at the factory, so the wireless light is amber when ...
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... installed. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Identify the WLAN device from other devices. If wireless networking is properly installed on... your computer. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on the side of your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of the original computer package, you want to...
... installed. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Identify the WLAN device from other devices. If wireless networking is properly installed on... your computer. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on the side of your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of the original computer package, you want to...
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...: 1. You must be displayed. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 23 Click Troubleshoot problems and select the network you are prompted for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the option for a network key ...or a name (SSID) when connecting to a WLAN, the network is protected by security. 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,...
...: 1. You must be displayed. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 23 Click Troubleshoot problems and select the network you are prompted for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the option for a network key ...or a name (SSID) when connecting to a WLAN, the network is protected by security. 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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..., Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key...Help and Support Press fn+f1 to questions about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to...
..., Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key...Help and Support Press fn+f1 to questions about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to...
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... (select models only) or receive FM radio signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! 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 ...connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under ...
... (select models only) or receive FM radio signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! 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 ...connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under ...
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...drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to see if the device is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. ... hardware changes. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Right-click the optical device listing to ...
...drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to see if the device is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. ... hardware changes. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Right-click the optical device listing to ...
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...if necessary, and then verify that you may need to update your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. Troubleshooting 55 Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://...www.hp.com. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Windows scans your program again. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to restart the computer, ...
...if necessary, and then verify that you may need to update your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. Troubleshooting 55 Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://...www.hp.com. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Windows scans your program again. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to restart the computer, ...
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...listed. 4. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click the option for updates. 3. Click your country or region. 2. or - This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Open your Web browser, go to do... list of the device. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to install. 7. Proceed to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Check for software and driver downloads, type your computer. When prompted, click...
...listed. 4. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click the option for updates. 3. Click your country or region. 2. or - This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Open your Web browser, go to do... list of the device. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to install. 7. Proceed to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Check for software and driver downloads, type your computer. When prompted, click...
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Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. If you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. Select your computer model number in the...- To do so, restart your computer. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file... to your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file...
Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. If you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. Select your computer model number in the...- To do so, restart your computer. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file... to your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file...
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...Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new software and data files, you experience system failure or instability. Recovery discs are designed to... a partition. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your information and restoring it in the window. 111 NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for computers that you can recover your operating system and software. Use these discs to...
...Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new software and data files, you experience system failure or instability. Recovery discs are designed to... a partition. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your information and restoring it in the window. 111 NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for computers that you can recover your operating system and software. Use these discs to...
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... connecting 61 identifying 13 testing 62 administrator password creating 98 entering 99 managing 98 airport security devices 72 antennas 12 antivirus software 100 applications key, Windows 6 audio devices, connecting external 45 audio features 45 audio functions, checking 45 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 8, 41 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 8, ... warning 78 cord, power 13 corporate WLAN connection 20 country-specific modem cable adapter 26 critical battery level 66 critical updates, software 101 D device drivers HP drivers 56 Windows drivers 56 Diagnostics menu 106 Index 117
... connecting 61 identifying 13 testing 62 administrator password creating 98 entering 99 managing 98 airport security devices 72 antennas 12 antivirus software 100 applications key, Windows 6 audio devices, connecting external 45 audio features 45 audio functions, checking 45 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 8, 41 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 8, ... warning 78 cord, power 13 corporate WLAN connection 20 country-specific modem cable adapter 26 critical battery level 66 critical updates, software 101 D device drivers HP drivers 56 Windows drivers 56 Diagnostics menu 106 Index 117
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...connector, identifying 9 power cord, identifying 13 power lights, identifying 3, 8 power-on password creating 99 entering 99 managing 99 Print Options window hotkey 34 Processor C6 State 106 Product Key 14 product name and number, computer 14 programs, updating 110 projector, connecting 46 public WLAN ...connection 20 Q QuickLock 97 QuickLock hotkey 35 R readable media 57 recovering a program or driver 111 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 116 recovering from the recovery discs 116 recovery discs 111, 112 Recovery Manager 111, 116 ...
...connector, identifying 9 power cord, identifying 13 power lights, identifying 3, 8 power-on password creating 99 entering 99 managing 99 Print Options window hotkey 34 Processor C6 State 106 Product Key 14 product name and number, computer 14 programs, updating 110 projector, connecting 46 public WLAN ...connection 20 Q QuickLock 97 QuickLock hotkey 35 R readable media 57 recovering a program or driver 111 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 116 recovering from the recovery discs 116 recovery discs 111, 112 Recovery Manager 111, 116 ...
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... disc burning 54 disc play 53 DVD movie play 54 external display 54 HP device drivers 56 modem 28 optical disc tray 51 optical drive detection 52 Windows device drivers 56 turning off the computer 71 U unresponsive system 71 USB cable, connecting 88 USB...hotkey 34 webcam identifying 7, 41 using 49 webcam light, identifying 7, 41 webcam properties, adjusting 50 webcam tips 49 Windows applications key, identifying 6 Windows logo key, identifying 6 Windows, passwords set in 97 wireless antennas 12 Wireless Assistant software 16, 17 wireless button identifying 5 using 16 wireless certification...
... disc burning 54 disc play 53 DVD movie play 54 external display 54 HP device drivers 56 modem 28 optical disc tray 51 optical drive detection 52 Windows device drivers 56 turning off the computer 71 U unresponsive system 71 USB cable, connecting 88 USB...hotkey 34 webcam identifying 7, 41 using 49 webcam light, identifying 7, 41 webcam properties, adjusting 50 webcam tips 49 Windows applications key, identifying 6 Windows logo key, identifying 6 Windows, passwords set in 97 wireless antennas 12 Wireless Assistant software 16, 17 wireless button identifying 5 using 16 wireless certification...