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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 The name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. 3 Illustrated parts catalog Service tag When ordering parts or requesting ...
Item 1 2 3 Component Product name Serial number (s/n) Part number/Product number (p/n) 4 Model description 5 Warranty period Description The name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. 3 Illustrated parts catalog Service tag When ordering parts or requesting ...
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... different sizes, that is unique to the front of the computer. The duration of each product. The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Removal and replacement procedures Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. Service tag When ordering parts or...
... different sizes, that is unique to the front of the computer. The duration of each product. The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Removal and replacement procedures Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. Service tag When ordering parts or...
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...to reverse undesirable changes to the computer by restoring the computer to recover 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). Use these discs to... an earlier state. ■ Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends creating recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of a recovery partition, click...
...to reverse undesirable changes to the computer by restoring the computer to recover 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). Use these discs to... an earlier state. ■ Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends creating recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of a recovery partition, click...
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... system 1-4 optical drive 1-2 pointing device 1-3 ports 1-3 power requirements 1-3 processor 1-1 Index-4 security 1-4 serviceability 1-4 webcam 1-2 wireless 1-3 product name 1-1, 3-1, 4-5 product number 3-1 R rear components 2-7 recovery full system 7-1, 7-5 programs or drivers 7-1 using the recovery discs 7-6 using the recovery partition 7-6 recovery discs creating 7-2 defined 7-1 performing a recovery 7-6 Recovery Manager 7-1 recovery partition defined 7-1 performing a recovery 7-6 recycling battery 10-1 display...
... system 1-4 optical drive 1-2 pointing device 1-3 ports 1-3 power requirements 1-3 processor 1-1 Index-4 security 1-4 serviceability 1-4 webcam 1-2 wireless 1-3 product name 1-1, 3-1, 4-5 product number 3-1 R rear components 2-7 recovery full system 7-1, 7-5 programs or drivers 7-1 using the recovery discs 7-6 using the recovery partition 7-6 recovery discs creating 7-2 defined 7-1 performing a recovery 7-6 Recovery Manager 7-1 recovery partition defined 7-1 performing a recovery 7-6 recycling battery 10-1 display...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... 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 exiting Sleep 57 Initiating...
... 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 exiting Sleep 57 Initiating...
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... Configuration menu 106 Diagnostics menu ...106 Appendix B Software 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...
... Configuration menu 106 Diagnostics menu ...106 Appendix B Software 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...
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...with your computer. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). The service tag label is unique to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). You may need... area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. The regulatory label is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This number provides specific information about the computer. If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices...
...with your computer. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). The service tag label is unique to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). You may need... area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. The regulatory label is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This number provides specific information about the computer. If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices...
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...to a wireless network. All of the wireless devices on . Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to in Windows® Control Panel). Wired network (disabled/...system controls Using the wireless button The computer has a wireless button, one or more wireless devices, and one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all of the wireless devices are off the wireless devices simultaneously. Wired...
...to a wireless network. All of the wireless devices on . Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to in Windows® Control Panel). Wired network (disabled/...system controls Using the wireless button The computer has a wireless button, one or more wireless devices, and one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all of the wireless devices are off the wireless devices simultaneously. Wired...
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... device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from the Network adapters list. You may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for a WLAN device may include the term wireless, ...Wi-Fi, or 802.11. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Use the procedures in Help and Support. 22 Chapter 2 ...
... device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from the Network adapters list. You may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for a WLAN device may include the term wireless, ...Wi-Fi, or 802.11. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Use the procedures in Help and Support. 22 Chapter 2 ...
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... using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer accordingly. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Select your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. NOTE: If the WLAN device you...the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your network device and attempts to reconnect to repair. The driver must be displayed. Open your Web browser and go to improve security. Some networks change the corresponding code in the notification area after ...
... using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer accordingly. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Select your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. NOTE: If the WLAN device you...the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your network device and attempts to reconnect to repair. The driver must be displayed. Open your Web browser and go to improve security. Some networks change the corresponding code in the notification area after ...
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To use a hotkey command on 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, and then briefly press the second ...
To use a hotkey command on 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, and then briefly press the second ...
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... such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Audio 45 NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Open Windows Media Player or ...the volume before putting on the computer.) ● Be sure to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded ...
... such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Audio 45 NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Open Windows Media Player or ...the volume before putting on the computer.) ● Be sure to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded ...
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...discs from the optical drive. 2. 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. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Right-click the optical device listing to help ... that the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for this device. 52 Chapter 4 Multimedia In the Device Manager window, click the arrow ...
...discs from the optical drive. 2. 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. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Right-click the optical device listing to help ... that the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for this device. 52 Chapter 4 Multimedia In the Device Manager window, click the arrow ...
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... Screen resolution. 2. Right-click on any display designated as a printer, scanner, camera, or handheld device. See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this setting is not visible on a blank area of the computer desktop, and select Screen resolution...
... Screen resolution. 2. Right-click on any display designated as a printer, scanner, camera, or handheld device. See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this setting is not visible on a blank area of the computer desktop, and select Screen resolution...
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...and then verify that you are once again listed. 7. DVD Play is also available from the optical drive. 2. Remove any devices requiring drivers. Repeat for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the computer, and is installed on ). 4. Troubleshooting 55 If uninstalling and ...restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use DVD Play to delete. 5. Select Start > ...
...and then verify that you are once again listed. 7. DVD Play is also available from the optical drive. 2. Remove any devices requiring drivers. Repeat for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the computer, and is installed on ). 4. Troubleshooting 55 If uninstalling and ...restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use DVD Play to delete. 5. Select Start > ...
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... not previously set to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Proceed to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click your country or region. 2. or - NOTE: If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number.... 56 Chapter 4 Multimedia To use Windows Update: 1. Click the option for updates. 3. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. If prompted to enter settings before you will...
... not previously set to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Proceed to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click your country or region. 2. or - NOTE: If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number.... 56 Chapter 4 Multimedia To use Windows Update: 1. Click the option for updates. 3. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. If prompted to enter settings before you will...
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...-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. To disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the...
...-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. To disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the...
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... 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device.
... 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device.
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...model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Proceed to install the updated driver. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - After... the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click the option for software ...
...model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Proceed to install the updated driver. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - After... the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click the option for software ...
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... drive or 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). Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you experience system failure or instability. Tools provided by restoring the computer to maintain ...in the window. 111 C Backup and recovery Recovery after software setup. System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature).
... drive or 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). Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you experience system failure or instability. Tools provided by restoring the computer to maintain ...in the window. 111 C Backup and recovery Recovery after software setup. System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature).