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... 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). Recovery discs have been included for the presence of a recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer, click ...provided by restoring the computer to maintain a reasonably current backup. Use these discs to help you experience system failure or instability. Windows 7 To protect your information, back up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings...
... 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). Recovery discs have been included for the presence of a recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer, click ...provided by restoring the computer to maintain a reasonably current backup. Use these discs to help you experience system failure or instability. Windows 7 To protect your information, back up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... a disc does not begin, or it 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...
... a disc does not begin, or it 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...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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9 Security Protecting the computer ...88 Using passwords ...88 Setting passwords in Windows 89 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 89 Administrator password 90 Managing an administrator password 90 Entering an administrator password 90 Power-on password 90 ... 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 When to create restore points 108 Create a system...
9 Security Protecting the computer ...88 Using passwords ...88 Setting passwords in Windows 89 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 89 Administrator password 90 Managing an administrator password 90 Entering an administrator password 90 Power-on password 90 ... 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 When to create restore points 108 Create a system...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... devices are disabled in your wireless devices, not the status of individual devices. Individual wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). All of the wireless light and the wireless action key (f12) on . Because the wireless devices are connected...off the wireless devices simultaneously. Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all of the wireless devices are disabled by the wireless action key...
... devices are disabled in your wireless devices, not the status of individual devices. Individual wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). All of the wireless light and the wireless action key (f12) on . Because the wireless devices are connected...off the wireless devices simultaneously. Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all of the wireless devices are disabled by the wireless action key...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...encountered interference from the Network adapters list. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for all adapters. 4. You may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. For more information. 1. If wireless...WLAN device may add wireless networking capability to use. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Before working your computer. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you want to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking ...
...encountered interference from the Network adapters list. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for all adapters. 4. You may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. For more information. 1. If wireless...WLAN device may add wireless networking capability to use. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Before working your computer. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you want to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...the codes when prompted to improve security. Click Troubleshoot problems and select the network you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software...-screen instructions. Open your Web browser and go to a WLAN, the network is protected by security. Cannot connect to a preferred wireless 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...
...the codes when prompted to improve security. Click Troubleshoot problems and select the network you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software...-screen instructions. Open your Web browser and go to a WLAN, the network is protected by security. Cannot connect to a preferred wireless 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...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... only) or receive FM radio signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Click Sound. 4. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. 36 Chapter 4 Multimedia To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm...computer, follow these steps: 1. For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. You should hear sound through the speakers or ...
... only) or receive FM radio signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Click Sound. 4. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. 36 Chapter 4 Multimedia To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm...computer, follow these steps: 1. For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. You should hear sound through the speakers or ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...optical 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. 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. Remove any...
...optical 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. 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. Remove any...
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...or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD 8 to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the computer, and is also available from the...device listing and click Uninstall. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to play a DVD. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to uninstall and then reinstall (for hardware changes. Windows scans your program again. A DVD playing in the System ...
...or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD 8 to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the computer, and is also available from the...device listing and click Uninstall. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to play a DVD. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to uninstall and then reinstall (for hardware changes. Windows scans your program again. A DVD playing in the System ...
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...enter. 3. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Troubleshooting 59 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for software and driver downloads, type your computer. Click the option for updates.... 2. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Follow the on your computer after the installation is...
...enter. 3. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Troubleshooting 59 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for software and driver downloads, type your computer. Click the option for updates.... 2. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Follow the on your computer after the installation is...
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... country or region. 2. Updating programs and drivers 103 Open your Web browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and ... double-click the file to your computer model number in the Search box, and then press enter. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. When the list of the device. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to...
... country or region. 2. Updating programs and drivers 103 Open your Web browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and ... double-click the file to your computer model number in the Search box, and then press enter. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. When the list of the device. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to...
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... ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Use these discs to protect your information and restoring it in the window. 104 Chapter 12 Backup and recovery This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. Recovery 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). To check for computers that you create. Tools provided by restoring the computer to maintain a reasonably current backup...
... ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Use these discs to protect your information and restoring it in the window. 104 Chapter 12 Backup and recovery This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. Recovery 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). To check for computers that you create. Tools provided by restoring the computer to maintain a reasonably current backup...
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...32, 33 volume up 32, 33 administrator password creating 90 entering 90 managing 90 airport security devices 73 antennas 10 applications key, Windows 5 audio devices, connecting external 36 audio features 36 audio functions, checking 36 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 33 audio-out...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 ...
...32, 33 volume up 32, 33 administrator password creating 90 entering 90 managing 90 airport security devices 73 antennas 10 applications key, Windows 5 audio devices, connecting external 36 audio features 36 audio functions, checking 36 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 33 audio-out...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 ...
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... 41 optical drive identifying 7 removing 49 using 40 optical drive light, identifying 7 P passwords administrator 90 power-on 90 set in Setup Utility 89 set in Windows 89 performing a recovery 109 ports external monitor 8, 37 HDMI 8, 38 USB 7, 8, 80 power connecting 63 conserving 70 power button, identifying 4 power connector, identifying... 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 drivers 59 turning off the computer 71 112 Index
... 41 optical drive identifying 7 removing 49 using 40 optical drive light, identifying 7 P passwords administrator 90 power-on 90 set in Setup Utility 89 set in Windows 89 performing a recovery 109 ports external monitor 8, 37 HDMI 8, 38 USB 7, 8, 80 power connecting 63 conserving 70 power button, identifying 4 power connector, identifying... 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 drivers 59 turning off the computer 71 112 Index