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...-Packard Development Company, L.P. Part number: 594156-002 User Guides HP is subject to change without notice. Subscription Services for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on your computer hard drive in the express warranty statements accompanying such ...products and services. Windows and Windows Vista are available on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. You can find them on the Web. For more information...
...-Packard Development Company, L.P. Part number: 594156-002 User Guides HP is subject to change without notice. Subscription Services for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on your computer hard drive in the express warranty statements accompanying such ...products and services. Windows and Windows Vista are available on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. You can find them on the Web. For more information...
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... status of your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5 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. Chapter 2: Windows desktop Identifying the Windows desktop features The Windows desktop is where you turn on...
... status of your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5 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. Chapter 2: Windows desktop Identifying the Windows desktop features The Windows desktop is where you turn on...
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... Internet Security 7 O operating environment specifications 25 operating system, Windows 7 1 overheating, computer 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...off the 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
... Internet Security 7 O operating environment specifications 25 operating system, Windows 7 1 overheating, computer 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...off the 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
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... a disc does not begin, or 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...
... a disc does not begin, or 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...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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9 Security ...87 Protecting the computer ...87 Using passwords ...87 Setting passwords in Windows 88 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 88 Administrator password 89 Managing an administrator password 89 Entering an administrator password 89 Power-on password...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 107 When to create restore points 107 Create a...
9 Security ...87 Protecting the computer ...87 Using passwords ...87 Setting passwords in Windows 88 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 88 Administrator password 89 Managing an administrator password 89 Entering an administrator password 89 Power-on password...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 107 When to create restore points 107 Create a...
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... on or turn off the wireless devices simultaneously. Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all of the wireless devices are connected to a wireless network. Network (disconnected)... the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your computer are enabled at least one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or...
... on or turn off the wireless devices simultaneously. Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all of the wireless devices are connected to a wireless network. Network (disconnected)... the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your computer are enabled at least one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or...
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... computer. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may be sure that does not connect to the network you want to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. ...System and Security. 2. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Refer to Help and Support for more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site...
... computer. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may be sure that does not connect to the network you want to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. ...System and Security. 2. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Refer to Help and Support for more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site...
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... select the network you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Press enter, and then follow the on a secure network. You must be displayed. Cannot connect to a preferred wireless network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If... 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 reinstalled. The driver must have the current codes to repair. Open your country or region. 3. Click the option for a network ...
... select the network you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Press enter, and then follow the on a secure network. You must be displayed. Cannot connect to a preferred wireless network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If... 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 reinstalled. The driver must have the current codes to repair. Open your country or region. 3. Click the option for a network ...
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... Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely... ● Create multimedia presentations using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To check the record functions of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on the computer.) ●...
... Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely... ● Create multimedia presentations using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To check the record functions of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on the computer.) ●...
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...is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Windows scans your system for hardware changes. Right-click the optical device listing to show all of the installed drives. 4. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to help you suspect that the optical drive is ...detected, verify that the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this device. 54 Chapter 4 Multimedia In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list ...
...is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Windows scans your system for hardware changes. Right-click the optical device listing to show all of the installed drives. 4. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to help you suspect that the optical drive is ...detected, verify that the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this device. 54 Chapter 4 Multimedia In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list ...
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... the device, but do not restart the computer. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any other drivers you want to uninstall and then reinstall (for hardware changes. Repeat for any discs from the HP... that you want to play a DVD. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to delete. 5. Then in the following sections. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for example, DVD...
... the device, but do not restart the computer. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any other drivers you want to uninstall and then reinstall (for hardware changes. Repeat for any discs from the HP... that you want to play a DVD. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to delete. 5. Then in the following sections. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for example, DVD...
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...support, and select your computer. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 3. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Open your Web browser, go to your country or region. 2. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the... models listed. 4. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. If prompted to do so, restart your hard drive. NOTE: If you have not previously set to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click your...
...support, and select your computer. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 3. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Open your Web browser, go to your country or region. 2. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the... models listed. 4. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. If prompted to do so, restart your hard drive. NOTE: If you have not previously set to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click your...
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... 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. NOTE: In some cases, you may be able to ...install the updated driver. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS...
... 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. NOTE: In some cases, you may be able to ...install the updated driver. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS...
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... backup. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to factory settings in the window. 103 To check for safeguarding your full factory image if you create. As you add new software and data files, you...a recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. With Recovery Manager, 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 start up (boot...
... backup. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to factory settings in the window. 103 To check for safeguarding your full factory image if you create. As you add new software and data files, you...a recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. With Recovery Manager, 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 start up (boot...
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...31, 32 volume up 31, 32 administrator password creating 89 entering 89 managing 89 airport security devices 72 antennas 10 applications key, Windows 5 audio devices, connecting external 35 audio features 35 audio functions, checking 35 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 31 audio-out...69 copyright warning 45 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 66 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 34 D device drivers HP drivers 58 Windows drivers 58 Diagnostics menu 98 digital card defined 81 inserting 81 removing 82 stopping 82 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8 Digital Media ...
...31, 32 volume up 31, 32 administrator password creating 89 entering 89 managing 89 airport security devices 72 antennas 10 applications key, Windows 5 audio devices, connecting external 35 audio features 35 audio functions, checking 35 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 31 audio-out...69 copyright warning 45 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 66 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 34 D device drivers HP drivers 58 Windows drivers 58 Diagnostics menu 98 digital card defined 81 inserting 81 removing 82 stopping 82 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8 Digital Media ...
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...optical drive identifying 7 removing 48 using 39 optical drive light, identifying 7 P passwords administrator 89 power-on 89 set in Setup Utility 88 set in Windows 88 performing a recovery 108 ports external monitor 8, 36 HDMI 8, 37 USB 7, 8, 79 power connecting 62 conserving 69 power button, identifying 4 power... 12 troubleshooting disc burning 56 disc play 55 DVD movie play 56 external display 56 HP device drivers 58 optical disc tray 53 optical drive detection 54 Windows device drivers 58 turning off the computer 70 U unresponsive system 70 USB cable, connecting 79 USB devices connecting...
...optical drive identifying 7 removing 48 using 39 optical drive light, identifying 7 P passwords administrator 89 power-on 89 set in Setup Utility 88 set in Windows 88 performing a recovery 108 ports external monitor 8, 36 HDMI 8, 37 USB 7, 8, 79 power connecting 62 conserving 69 power button, identifying 4 power... 12 troubleshooting disc burning 56 disc play 55 DVD movie play 56 external display 56 HP device drivers 58 optical disc tray 53 optical drive detection 54 Windows device drivers 58 turning off the computer 70 U unresponsive system 70 USB cable, connecting 79 USB devices connecting...
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... recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. HP recommends that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to help... system failure: ● Creating a set of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to factory settings in the window. To check for safeguarding your operating system and software. In case of a hard drive failure, you can recover your full factory ...
... recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. HP recommends that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to help... system failure: ● Creating a set of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to factory settings in the window. To check for safeguarding your operating system and software. In case of a hard drive failure, you can recover your full factory ...