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...to "Downloading and extracting the Disaster Recovery utility" later in the window. To check for computers that you create. For details, refer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP... 7 Backup and recovery With Recovery Manager, you can use your most current backup. Windows 7 To protect your information, back up (boot) your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery ...
...to "Downloading and extracting the Disaster Recovery utility" later in the window. To check for computers that you create. For details, refer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP... 7 Backup and recovery With Recovery Manager, you can use your most current backup. Windows 7 To protect your information, back up (boot) your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery ...
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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...status of the wireless devices are off. All of the wireless devices on (white), at least one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are off the wireless devices simultaneously. Individual wireless devices can... control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on . Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all network devices...
...status of the wireless devices are off. All of the wireless devices on (white), at least one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are off the wireless devices simultaneously. Individual wireless devices can... control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on . Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all network devices...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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..., Wi-Fi, or 802.11. Cannot connect to a WLAN If 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. For more information. 1....the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is properly installed on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 20 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and...
..., Wi-Fi, or 802.11. Cannot connect to a WLAN If 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. For more information. 1....the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is properly installed on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 20 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and...
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...site at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer accordingly. You must have the current codes to improve security. The...model number in the search box. 4. If the WLAN device you wish to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must change the SSID or network keys used in their routers or access points on a regular basis to make a ...
...site at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer accordingly. You must have the current codes to improve security. The...model number in the search box. 4. If the WLAN device you wish to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must change the SSID or network keys used in their routers or access points on a regular basis to make a ...
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....) ● Be sure to the correct jack on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. 36 Chapter 4 Multimedia Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Audio...
....) ● Be sure to the correct jack on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. 36 Chapter 4 Multimedia Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Audio...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...that the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand ... in the System area, click 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. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Right-click the optical ...
...that the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand ... in the System area, click 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. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Right-click the optical ...
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... > Control Panel > System and Security. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to update your program again. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for...Modems, and so on the computer, and is installed on ). 4. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD 8 to delete. 5. Remove any other drivers you are once again listed. 7. CyberLink PowerDVD 8 is also available from the optical drive....
... > Control Panel > System and Security. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to update your program again. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for...Modems, and so on the computer, and is installed on ). 4. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD 8 to delete. 5. Remove any other drivers you are once again listed. 7. CyberLink PowerDVD 8 is also available from the optical drive....
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...model number in the search box, and then press enter. 3. or - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be prompted to enter settings before you will be set to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Check for updates. 2. If prompted to do so, restart... your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to automatically check for and install updates for software and driver downloads, type your computer. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp...
...model number in the search box, and then press enter. 3. or - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be prompted to enter settings before you will be set to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Check for updates. 2. If prompted to do so, restart... your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to automatically check for and install updates for software and driver downloads, type your computer. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp...
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... do so, restart 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 open a window containing additional information. 6. When the list of the device. When prompted, click Save and then select...
... do so, restart 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 open a window containing additional information. 6. When the list of the device. When prompted, click Save and then select...
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...recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to recover your information and restoring it in the window. 104 Chapter 12 Backup and recovery Recovery discs are designed to protect your most current backup. This feature helps you create... of system failure or instability. ● Backing up 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). Use these discs to an earlier state...
...recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to recover your information and restoring it in the window. 104 Chapter 12 Backup and recovery Recovery discs are designed to protect your most current backup. This feature helps you create... of system failure or instability. ● Backing up 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). Use these discs to an earlier state...
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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