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...Have the following information available before you find answers to resolve your product. If you are available online to help you call Compaq: Product number, serial number, model name, and model number Applicable error messages Add-on accessories... Operating system Third-party hardware or software Detailed questions 8 English See the Compaq Web site at http://www.compaq.com/support. Find original product drivers, latest updates and software fixes, warranty information, and product documentation. Find updated service and support ...
...Have the following information available before you find answers to resolve your product. If you are available online to help you call Compaq: Product number, serial number, model name, and model number Applicable error messages Add-on accessories... Operating system Third-party hardware or software Detailed questions 8 English See the Compaq Web site at http://www.compaq.com/support. Find original product drivers, latest updates and software fixes, warranty information, and product documentation. Find updated service and support ...
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... Vista are set forth in Help and Support. Nothing herein should be liable for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Additional support and updates to change without notice. Subscription Services for technical...
... Vista are set forth in Help and Support. Nothing herein should be liable for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Additional support and updates to change without notice. Subscription Services for technical...
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Icon Name Norton Internet Security Synaptics Pointing Devices Description Displays the status of your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5 Chapter 2: Windows desktop Identifying the Windows desktop features The Windows desktop is where you turn on your computer. It includes the... different from the illustration in this section. Displays the status of Norton Internet Security antivirus software. Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Opens the Intel Graphics window. Opens the Mouse Properties window.
Icon Name Norton Internet Security Synaptics Pointing Devices Description Displays the status of your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5 Chapter 2: Windows desktop Identifying the Windows desktop features The Windows desktop is where you turn on your computer. It includes the... different from the illustration in this section. Displays the status of Norton Internet Security antivirus software. Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Opens the Intel Graphics window. Opens the Mouse Properties window.
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... about using the software provided with the computer, refer to install the device and any required drivers. Many updates provide security enhancements. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. Insert the disc into your optical drive. 2. Some updates may affect... the way the computer responds to Help and Support. 14 Notebook Essentials Chapter 3: What's next? To see a list of...
... about using the software provided with the computer, refer to install the device and any required drivers. Many updates provide security enhancements. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. Insert the disc into your optical drive. 2. Some updates may affect... the way the computer responds to Help and Support. 14 Notebook Essentials Chapter 3: What's next? To see a list of...
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..., press the wireless action key (f12) to turn the power off and then back on. ✎ For more information on (white). Notebook Essentials 19 The wireless network connection is not working If a wireless network connection is not working Follow these suggestions if an external device does ...Network and Internet, click Network and Sharing Center, click Troubleshoot problems, and then follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are secure. ■ Be sure that the device is receiving electrical power. ■ Be sure that the device, especially if it is older...
..., press the wireless action key (f12) to turn the power off and then back on. ✎ For more information on (white). Notebook Essentials 19 The wireless network connection is not working If a wireless network connection is not working Follow these suggestions if an external device does ...Network and Internet, click Network and Sharing Center, click Troubleshoot problems, and then follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are secure. ■ Be sure that the device is receiving electrical power. ■ Be sure that the device, especially if it is older...
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...;RW) and double-layer DVD±R discs are not compatible with the following guidelines before you have a much higher storage capacity than CDs. Notebook Essentials 21 All these discs carefully and keep them in case of a system failure: ■ Creating a set of recovery discs: 1. To... computer optical drive. ■ If necessary, you can restore your information ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can ...
...;RW) and double-layer DVD±R discs are not compatible with the following guidelines before you have a much higher storage capacity than CDs. Notebook Essentials 21 All these discs carefully and keep them in case of a system failure: ■ Creating a set of recovery discs: 1. To... computer optical drive. ■ If necessary, you can restore your information ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can ...
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... 18 P performing a recovery 24 posture 8 power cord 8 power options 17 power specifications 25 power surges 8 power, turning on computer 17 privacy, protecting 8 R recovering a program or driver 21 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 25 recovering from the recovery discs 24 recovery discs 7, 21 Recovery Manager 24 recovery, system 21, 24 regulatory... computer 15 U unresponsive computer, troubleshooting 18 user guides 1 using system restore 23 V vents 18 vents, precautions 9, 18 viruses 7 W Windows 7 1 Windows Backup and Restore 23 30 Notebook Essentials
... 18 P performing a recovery 24 posture 8 power cord 8 power options 17 power specifications 25 power surges 8 power, turning on computer 17 privacy, protecting 8 R recovering a program or driver 21 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 25 recovering from the recovery discs 24 recovery discs 7, 21 Recovery Manager 24 recovery, system 21, 24 regulatory... computer 15 U unresponsive computer, troubleshooting 18 user guides 1 using system restore 23 V vents 18 vents, precautions 9, 18 viruses 7 W Windows 7 1 Windows Backup and Restore 23 30 Notebook Essentials
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... only) on a regular basis to help you with a solid-state drive (SSD) may not have a recovery partition. Therefore, HP recommends that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your... event of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your information regularly to back up your computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature).
... only) on a regular basis to help you with a solid-state drive (SSD) may not have a recovery partition. Therefore, HP recommends that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your... event of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your information regularly to back up your computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature).
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..., you have created and any software installed on your computer from the primary operating system or from a backup. NOTE: If you are permanently removed. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. Then if the system fails, you can also use the options listed in this section... Telephone Numbers booklet, included with the computer. 108 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory.
..., you have created and any software installed on your computer from the primary operating system or from a backup. NOTE: If you are permanently removed. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. Then if the system fails, you can also use the options listed in this section... Telephone Numbers booklet, included with the computer. 108 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory.
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... 6 memory module 3 microphone 4 modem module 5 operating system 6 optical drives 4 pointing devices 6 ports 5 power requirements 6 processors 1 product name 1 security 6 serviceability 6 wireless 5 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 102 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 107 recovering from the recovery discs 107 recovery discs 102, 103 Recovery Manager 102, 107 recovery partition 102...
... 6 memory module 3 microphone 4 modem module 5 operating system 6 optical drives 4 pointing devices 6 ports 5 power requirements 6 processors 1 product name 1 security 6 serviceability 6 wireless 5 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 102 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 107 recovering from the recovery discs 107 recovery discs 102, 103 Recovery Manager 102, 107 recovery partition 102...
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... it stops before completion 56 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 57 A device driver must be reinstalled 57 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 58 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 58 5 Power management ...59 Setting power options ...59 Using power-saving states 59 Initiating and exiting Sleep...
... it stops before completion 56 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 57 A device driver must be reinstalled 57 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 58 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 58 5 Power management ...59 Setting power options ...59 Using power-saving states 59 Initiating and exiting Sleep...
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... menu 98 Diagnostics menu ...98 11 Software updates ...99 Updating the BIOS ...100 Determining the BIOS version 100 Downloading a BIOS update 101 Updating programs and drivers ...102 12 Backup and recovery ...103 Creating recovery discs ...104 Backing up your information ...105 Using Windows Backup and Restore 106 Using system restore points...
... menu 98 Diagnostics menu ...98 11 Software updates ...99 Updating the BIOS ...100 Determining the BIOS version 100 Downloading a BIOS update 101 Updating programs and drivers ...102 12 Backup and recovery ...103 Creating recovery discs ...104 Backing up your information ...105 Using Windows Backup and Restore 106 Using system restore points...
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...one or more network devices are connected to a wired network. Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are enabled at the factory, you turn on or turn on the computer. The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your computer ... one or more of the wireless devices are connected to turn off the wireless devices simultaneously. Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are on the computer. Using the wireless controls You can be...
...one or more network devices are connected to a wired network. Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are enabled at the factory, you turn on or turn on the computer. The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your computer ... one or more of the wireless devices are connected to turn off the wireless devices simultaneously. Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are on the computer. Using the wireless controls You can be...
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...devices. Identify the WLAN device from other devices. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer. Select Start > Control Panel > ... may add wireless networking capability to improve the security of the original computer package, you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device ...
...devices. Identify the WLAN device from other devices. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer. Select Start > Control Panel > ... may add wireless networking capability to improve the security of the original computer package, you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device ...
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...the codes, and then enter the codes when prompted to do so. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. You must be displayed. Current network security codes are prompted for your computer, follow these steps: 1. ... (SSID) when connecting to a WLAN, the network is protected by security. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area, follow the on a regular basis to improve security. Cannot connect...
...the codes, and then enter the codes when prompted to do so. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. You must be displayed. Current network security codes are prompted for your computer, follow these steps: 1. ... (SSID) when connecting to a WLAN, the network is protected by security. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area, follow the on a regular basis to improve security. Cannot connect...
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...To reduce the risk of audio features: ● Play music using your computer, follow these steps: 1. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm,... and click the Test button. Click Sound. 4. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your desktop. 3. Audio 35 For additional safety information, refer to your computer. (Cable connectors are ...
...To reduce the risk of audio features: ● Play music using your computer, follow these steps: 1. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm,... and click the Test button. Click Sound. 4. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your desktop. 3. Audio 35 For additional safety information, refer to your computer. (Cable connectors are ...
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8. Remove the security screw from the optical drive bay. Optical drive 49 Remove the optical drive from the optical drive. 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 security screw from the optical drive bay. Optical drive 49 Remove the optical drive from the optical drive. NOTE: A screw driver may be necessary to loosen the bracket holding the optical drive after the security screw is removed. 9.
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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. 54 Chapter 4 Multimedia Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. If you ...troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to help you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window...
... 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. 54 Chapter 4 Multimedia Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. If you ...troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to help you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window...
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.... ◦ Change the color properties of the desktop: 1. b. See the section "Selecting the right 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 any display designated as a printer, scanner, camera, or handheld device...
.... ◦ Change the color properties of the desktop: 1. b. See the section "Selecting the right 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 any display designated as a printer, scanner, camera, or handheld device...
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... Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Try running your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next... to delete. 5. NOTE: If you want to the type of driver you are once again listed. 7. A DVD playing in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Then in Windows Media Player produces no sound or ...
... Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Try running your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next... to delete. 5. NOTE: If you want to the type of driver you are once again listed. 7. A DVD playing in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Then in Windows Media Player produces no sound or ...