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... recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to recover your files and folders. For details, refer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to "Downloading and extracting the Disaster Recovery utility" later in case of a system failure: ●...
... recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to recover your files and folders. For details, refer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to "Downloading and extracting the Disaster Recovery utility" later in case of a system failure: ●...
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Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. You can restore your files and folders. To recover the original hard drive image using ...: Using f11 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory.
Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. You can restore your files and folders. To recover the original hard drive image using ...: Using f11 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory.
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... 5 memory module 3 microphone 4 modem module 4 operating system 6 optical drives 3 pointing devices 5 ports 5 power requirements 6 processors 1 product name 1 security 6 serviceability 6 wireless 4 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 106 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 111 recovering from the recovery discs 111 recovery discs 106, 107 Recovery Manager 106, 111 recovery partition 106...
... 5 memory module 3 microphone 4 modem module 4 operating system 6 optical drives 3 pointing devices 5 ports 5 power requirements 6 processors 1 product name 1 security 6 serviceability 6 wireless 4 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 106 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 111 recovering from the recovery discs 111 recovery discs 106, 107 Recovery Manager 106, 111 recovery partition 106...
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... stops before completion 57 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 58 A device driver must be reinstalled 58 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 59 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 59 5 Power management Setting power options ...60 Using power-saving states 60 Initiating and exiting Sleep 60 Initiating...
... stops before completion 57 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 58 A device driver must be reinstalled 58 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 59 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 59 5 Power management Setting power options ...60 Using power-saving states 60 Initiating and exiting Sleep 60 Initiating...
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... Configuration menu 99 Diagnostics menu ...99 11 Software updates Updating the BIOS ...101 Determining the BIOS version 101 Downloading a BIOS update 102 Updating programs and drivers ...103 12 Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...105 Backing up your information ...106 Using Windows Backup and Restore 107 Using system restore points 108...
... Configuration menu 99 Diagnostics menu ...99 11 Software updates Updating the BIOS ...101 Determining the BIOS version 101 Downloading a BIOS update 102 Updating programs and drivers ...103 12 Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...105 Backing up your information ...106 Using Windows Backup and Restore 107 Using system restore points 108...
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... of the wireless light and the wireless action key (f12) on . Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected (or all of your computer using these features: ●.... 14 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected to a wireless network. Individual wireless devices can use the wireless action key (f12) ...
... of the wireless light and the wireless action key (f12) on . Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected (or all of your computer using these features: ●.... 14 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected to a wireless network. Individual wireless devices can use the wireless action key (f12) ...
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... feature list on the side of your network connection problem, be prompted for your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. The listing for a WLAN... your way through the sequence of possible solutions to improve the security of the original computer package, you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3.
... feature list on the side of your network connection problem, be prompted for your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. The listing for a WLAN... your way through the sequence of possible solutions to improve the security of the original computer package, you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3.
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... 21 Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is no network icon in the notification area, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately,... improve security. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for a network key or a name (SSID) when connecting to a WLAN, the network is protected by security. The SSID and network key are prompted ...
... 21 Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is no network icon in the notification area, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately,... improve security. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for a network key or a name (SSID) when connecting to a WLAN, the network is protected by security. The SSID and network key are prompted ...
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When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that use a variety of audio features: ● Play music using ...audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. 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 the correct jack on...
When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that use a variety of audio features: ● Play music using ...audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. 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 the correct jack on...
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NOTE: A screw driver may be necessary to loosen the bracket holding the optical drive after the security screw is removed. 9. 8. Remove the optical drive from the optical drive. Remove the security screw from the optical drive bay. 50 Chapter 4 Multimedia
NOTE: A screw driver may be necessary to loosen the bracket holding the optical drive after the security screw is removed. 9. 8. Remove the optical drive from the optical drive. Remove the security screw from the optical drive bay. 50 Chapter 4 Multimedia
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...In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for this device. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. If you suspect that the optical... 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. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. The...
...In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for this device. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. If you suspect that the optical... 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. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. The...
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... your drive. Specify a primary display and a secondary display. Right-click on a blank area of disc 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 f4 one or more information about a multimedia question not...
... your drive. Specify a primary display and a secondary display. Right-click on a blank area of disc 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 f4 one or more information about a multimedia question not...
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... Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default...5. A DVD playing in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. CyberLink PowerDVD 8 is also available from the optical drive. 2. Try running your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. 58 Chapter 4 Multimedia Repeat for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the computer, and is...
... Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default...5. A DVD playing in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. CyberLink PowerDVD 8 is also available from the optical drive. 2. Try running your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. 58 Chapter 4 Multimedia Repeat for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the computer, and is...
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..., and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to do so, restart your hard drive. If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. To use Windows Update: 1. NOTE: If you... operating system and other Microsoft products. Follow the on 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 to automatically check for and install...
..., and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to do so, restart your hard drive. If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. To use Windows Update: 1. NOTE: If you... operating system and other Microsoft products. Follow the on 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 to automatically check for and install...
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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. Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing...
...-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. Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing...
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... product from the models listed. 4. NOTE: In some cases, you may be able to install the updated driver. Click your operating system. 5. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on...browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select 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 to your computer. If prompted to do ...
... product from the models listed. 4. NOTE: In some cases, you may be able to install the updated driver. Click your operating system. 5. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on...browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select 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 to your computer. If prompted to do ...
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Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to help you experience system failure or instability. Recovery discs are designed to recover your ... new software and data files, you to reverse undesirable changes to your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you create. HP recommends that...
Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to help you experience system failure or instability. Recovery discs are designed to recover your ... new software and data files, you to reverse undesirable changes to your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you create. HP recommends that...
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..., power 7 conservation, power 70 copyright warning 46 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 67 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 35 D device drivers HP drivers 59 Windows drivers 59 Diagnostics menu 99 digital card defined 82 inserting 82 removing 83 stopping 83 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8 Digital Media Slot, identifying 8 Disk...
..., power 7 conservation, power 70 copyright warning 46 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 67 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 35 D device drivers HP drivers 59 Windows drivers 59 Diagnostics menu 99 digital card defined 82 inserting 82 removing 83 stopping 83 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8 Digital Media Slot, identifying 8 Disk...
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... Product Key 12 product name and number, computer 12 programs, updating 103 projector, connecting 37 public WLAN connection 18 R readable media 60 recovering a program or driver 104 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 109 recovering from the recovery discs 109 recovery discs 104, 105 Recovery Manager 104, 109 recovery partition 104... computer modem approval label 12 wireless certification labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 57 disc play 56 DVD movie play 57 external display 57 HP device drivers 59 optical disc tray 54 optical drive detection 55 Windows device...
... Product Key 12 product name and number, computer 12 programs, updating 103 projector, connecting 37 public WLAN connection 18 R readable media 60 recovering a program or driver 104 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 109 recovering from the recovery discs 109 recovery discs 104, 105 Recovery Manager 104, 109 recovery partition 104... computer modem approval label 12 wireless certification labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 57 disc play 56 DVD movie play 57 external display 57 HP device drivers 59 optical disc tray 54 optical drive detection 55 Windows device...