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... may not have a partition. Therefore, HP recommends that you download the Disaster Recovery utility SoftPaq, and then extract it in the window. NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for safeguarding your computer to maintain a reasonably current backup. Use these discs to an earlier state.... ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for computers that you experience system failure or instability. For details, refer to restore your...
... may not have a partition. Therefore, HP recommends that you download the Disaster Recovery utility SoftPaq, and then extract it in the window. NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for safeguarding your computer to maintain a reasonably current backup. Use these discs to an earlier state.... ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for computers that you experience system failure or instability. For details, refer to restore your...
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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... on (white) when you can use the wireless action key (f12) to a wired network. Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all wireless network devices are connected to a wireless network. Using the wireless ...Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that all wireless devices are off . Individual wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). If the wireless light is on . The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your computer are connected...
... on (white) when you can use the wireless action key (f12) to a wired network. Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all wireless network devices are connected to a wireless network. Using the wireless ...Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that all wireless devices are off . Individual wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). If the wireless light is on . The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your computer are connected...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for the WLAN device is properly installed on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to ... your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. The listing for all adapters. 4. Troubleshooting wireless ...
... no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for the WLAN device is properly installed on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to ... your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. The listing for all adapters. 4. Troubleshooting wireless ...
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...Get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer, follow these steps: 1. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be ...that you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. 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...
...Get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer, follow these steps: 1. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be ...that you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. 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...
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...Transmit sound and images with the device. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Save the file to your computer. (Cable connectors are ...models only) or receive FM radio signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. For additional safety information, refer ...
...Transmit sound and images with the device. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Save the file to your computer. (Cable connectors are ...models only) or receive FM radio signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. For additional safety information, refer ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Then in...Device Manager. 3. Troubleshooting 55 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. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to...
... is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Then in...Device Manager. 3. Troubleshooting 55 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. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...then reinstall (for any other drivers you want to delete. 5. Remove any devices requiring drivers. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to... the type of driver you want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Windows scans your program again. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and ...
...then reinstall (for any other drivers you want to delete. 5. Remove any devices requiring drivers. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to... the type of driver you want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Windows scans your program again. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and ...
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...enter settings before you have not previously set to open a window containing additional information. 6. NOTE: If you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Follow the on your computer model number in the ...only to save the file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click the option for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 3. Click your...
...enter settings before you have not previously set to open a window containing additional information. 6. NOTE: If you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Follow the on your computer model number in the ...only to save the file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click the option for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 3. Click your...
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... download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Click your hard drive. If ...prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. NOTE: In some cases, you may be able to install. 7. When the list of the device. When prompted, click Save ...
... download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Click your hard drive. If ...prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. NOTE: In some cases, you may be able to install. 7. When the list of the device. When prompted, click Save ...
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...start up your information regularly to protect your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in the window. 104 Chapter 12 Backup and recovery System restore points allow you should continue to back up your system on the hard... system failure or instability. Recovery discs have a partition. NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have ...
...start up your information regularly to protect your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in the window. 104 Chapter 12 Backup and recovery System restore points allow you should continue to back up your system on the hard... system failure or instability. Recovery discs have a partition. NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have ...
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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