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... Corporation. The information contained herein is committed to change without notice. Windows Users Looking for HP products and services are on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. They are set forth in Help and Support. Nothing herein should ... Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on the Web. Subscription Services for more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at www.hp.com/go/alerts to the user guides are U.S. ...
... Corporation. The information contained herein is committed to change without notice. Windows Users Looking for HP products and services are on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. They are set forth in Help and Support. Nothing herein should ... Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on the Web. Subscription Services for more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at www.hp.com/go/alerts to the user guides are U.S. ...
Getting Started - Windows Vista
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...Comfort Guide. For more information In Help and Support, you can find information about technical support and about the operating system, drivers, and troubleshooting tools. The Safety & Comfort Guide also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. To access this document, ...Restoring the computer to a previous state ■ Recovering information using recovery tools ✎ For instructions on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. What's Next? For country- Windows provides the following advanced backup and recovery options: ■ Backing up individual files...
...Comfort Guide. For more information In Help and Support, you can find information about technical support and about the operating system, drivers, and troubleshooting tools. The Safety & Comfort Guide also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. To access this document, ...Restoring the computer to a previous state ■ Recovering information using recovery tools ✎ For instructions on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. What's Next? For country- Windows provides the following advanced backup and recovery options: ■ Backing up individual files...
Getting Started - Windows Vista
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...Contacting technical support" section in the back of this guide. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the bottom of the HP Recovery partition. Follow the on the screen. 5. Getting Started 7 To purchase these discs, contact technical support.... Menu" message is as complete as your operating system and programs using the Windows Vista Operating System DVD and the Driver Recovery disc. If the HP Recovery partition is listed, restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for the presence...
...Contacting technical support" section in the back of this guide. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the bottom of the HP Recovery partition. Follow the on the screen. 5. Getting Started 7 To purchase these discs, contact technical support.... Menu" message is as complete as your operating system and programs using the Windows Vista Operating System DVD and the Driver Recovery disc. If the HP Recovery partition is listed, restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for the presence...
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... antennas are free from obstructions while you are secure. ■ Be sure that the device is receiving electrical power. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are installed and updated. An external device is not working as expected, follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the lights are using...
... antennas are free from obstructions while you are secure. ■ Be sure that the device is receiving electrical power. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are installed and updated. An external device is not working as expected, follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the lights are using...
Compaq 325 and 326 Notebook PCs HP 425 and 625 Notebook PCs - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... the warranty period for this computer. (5) Model description: This is an alphanumeric identifier used to each product. (3) Product number (p/n): This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for your computer. 22 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog The product number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are needed. (4) Warranty...
... the warranty period for this computer. (5) Model description: This is an alphanumeric identifier used to each product. (3) Product number (p/n): This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for your computer. 22 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog The product number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are needed. (4) Warranty...
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The product number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are many different sizes, that is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. (5) Model description: This is an alphanumeric identifier that must be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing the computer. There are ...
The product number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are many different sizes, that is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. (5) Model description: This is an alphanumeric identifier that must be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing the computer. There are ...
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... original hard drive image. Refer to recover your operating system and programs usin g the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of system failure or ...instability, the computer provides the following tools to Help and Support for the presence of the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition. For additional information, refer to the "Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately)" section in this guide. 3....
... original hard drive image. Refer to recover your operating system and programs usin g the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of system failure or ...instability, the computer provides the following tools to Help and Support for the presence of the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition. For additional information, refer to the "Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately)" section in this guide. 3....
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... possible, back up all personal files. 2. Backup and recovery in this guide. 3. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that your country or region, and follow these topics in Help and Support. For additional information, refer to boot (start up) your ...stored on discs or on the computer are permanently removed. All files you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities. NOTE: If the HP Recovery partition is listed, restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for the presence...
... possible, back up all personal files. 2. Backup and recovery in this guide. 3. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that your country or region, and follow these topics in Help and Support. For additional information, refer to boot (start up) your ...stored on discs or on the computer are permanently removed. All files you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities. NOTE: If the HP Recovery partition is listed, restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for the presence...
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...the Windows Vista operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). NOTE: For additional information on the computer are permanently removed. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory must ...recover your operating system and programs using the Windows Vista operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). NOTE: If the HP Recovery partition has been deleted, you must be prompted for recovery. 1. NOTE: Windows includes the User...
...the Windows Vista operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). NOTE: For additional information on the computer are permanently removed. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory must ...recover your operating system and programs using the Windows Vista operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). NOTE: If the HP Recovery partition has been deleted, you must be prompted for recovery. 1. NOTE: Windows includes the User...
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... Turn on -screen instructions. Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately) If you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities. Restart the computer, and then insert the Windows Vista operating system DVD into the optical drive before the Windows operating... system loads. 3. 3. For contact information, refer to enter HP Recovery. 5. Follow the on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message ...
... Turn on -screen instructions. Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately) If you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities. Restart the computer, and then insert the Windows Vista operating system DVD into the optical drive before the Windows operating... system loads. 3. 3. For contact information, refer to enter HP Recovery. 5. Follow the on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message ...
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... on the computer are permanently removed. The Backup or Restore Wizard opens. 3. Follow the on the computer. 5. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. Insert the Operating System disc into the optical drive. 3. Turn on -screen instructions. NOTE: For... at the factory. If possible, back up all personal files. 2. The recovery process reinstalls the original operating system, software, and drivers. Follow the on -screen instructions to recover your operating system and programs, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: Be sure that the ...
... on the computer are permanently removed. The Backup or Restore Wizard opens. 3. Follow the on the computer. 5. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. Insert the Operating System disc into the optical drive. 3. Turn on -screen instructions. NOTE: For... at the factory. If possible, back up all personal files. 2. The recovery process reinstalls the original operating system, software, and drivers. Follow the on -screen instructions to recover your operating system and programs, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: Be sure that the ...
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..., power 16 connectors, service considerations 42 cord, power 21 D DC-in cable, illustrated 31 device configurations 105 Diagnostics menu 112 discs Driver Recovery 131 Operating System 131 Disk Sanitizer 104 diskette drive precautions 42 product description 3 display assembly removal 82 spare part numbers 24, 82...assignments 134 headphone (audio-out) jack pin assignments 132 headphones 19 heat sink removal 60 spare part number 25 hinge, spare part number 87, 88 HP QuickLook 106 I internal display switch, identifying 11 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 14 audio-out (headphone) 14 RJ-11 (modem) 15 RJ...
..., power 16 connectors, service considerations 42 cord, power 21 D DC-in cable, illustrated 31 device configurations 105 Diagnostics menu 112 discs Driver Recovery 131 Operating System 131 Disk Sanitizer 104 diskette drive precautions 42 product description 3 display assembly removal 82 spare part numbers 24, 82...assignments 134 headphone (audio-out) jack pin assignments 132 headphones 19 heat sink removal 60 spare part number 25 hinge, spare part number 87, 88 HP QuickLook 106 I internal display switch, identifying 11 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 14 audio-out (headphone) 14 RJ-11 (modem) 15 RJ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... an external display 56 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion . .. 57 A device driver must be reinstalled 57 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 57 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 58 Webcam ...59 Webcam tips ...59 Adjusting webcam properties 59 5 Power management ...61 Setting power options ...61 Using power...
... an external display 56 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion . .. 57 A device driver must be reinstalled 57 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 57 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 58 Webcam ...59 Webcam tips ...59 Adjusting webcam properties 59 5 Power management ...61 Setting power options ...61 Using power...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... 107 Using Computer Setup System IDs 108 Using antivirus software ...109 Using firewall software ...109 Installing critical updates ...110 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 111 Installing a security cable ...111 11 Software updates ...112 Updating software ...112 Updating... the BIOS ...114 Determining the BIOS version 114 Downloading a BIOS update 115 Updating programs and drivers ...116 Using SoftPaq Download Manager 117 12 Backup and recovery ...118 Backing up your information ...119 Performing a recovery ...121 Using...
... 107 Using Computer Setup System IDs 108 Using antivirus software ...109 Using firewall software ...109 Installing critical updates ...110 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 111 Installing a security cable ...111 11 Software updates ...112 Updating software ...112 Updating... the BIOS ...114 Determining the BIOS version 114 Downloading a BIOS update 115 Updating programs and drivers ...116 Using SoftPaq Download Manager 117 12 Backup and recovery ...118 Backing up your information ...119 Performing a recovery ...121 Using...
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... service tag label is affixed to the bottom of the warranty period for use . Wireless certification labels are included with your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). This is the number you contact technical support. Describes the duration of the computer. ●... Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information about the computer. You may need this computer. The modem approval label is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . Have this information when traveling internationally. This certificate is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● ...
... service tag label is affixed to the bottom of the warranty period for use . Wireless certification labels are included with your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). This is the number you contact technical support. Describes the duration of the computer. ●... Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information about the computer. You may need this computer. The modem approval label is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . Have this information when traveling internationally. This certificate is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... that one or more network devices are connected to the network. The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your network drivers are installed and one or more network devices are off. Wireless (connected) Identifies the location of your computer are on. Wireless (...disconnected) Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, no network devices are off the wireless devices simultaneously. NOTE: If the wireless devices are disabled by the wireless...
... that one or more network devices are connected to the network. The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your network drivers are installed and one or more network devices are off. Wireless (connected) Identifies the location of your computer are on. Wireless (...disconnected) Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, no network devices are off the wireless devices simultaneously. NOTE: If the wireless devices are disabled by the wireless...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Cannot create a WLAN connection If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless...to your network connection problem, be prompted for your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for wireless connection problems include the following: ...
... Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Cannot create a WLAN connection If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless...to your network connection problem, be prompted for your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for wireless connection problems include the following: ...
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...access points on -screen instructions. You must change the SSID or network keys used in the notification area after you wish to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for a network key or a name (SSID) when connecting to improve security. Current network security codes... are unavailable If you are prompted for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on a regular basis to a WLAN, the network is either missing or corrupted. Click Troubleshoot...
...access points on -screen instructions. You must change the SSID or network keys used in the notification area after you wish to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for a network key or a name (SSID) when connecting to improve security. Current network security codes... are unavailable If you are prompted for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on a regular basis to a WLAN, the network is either missing or corrupted. Click Troubleshoot...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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..., DVD players, VCRs, and video capture cards with examples of devices that use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following video transmission types, with composite-video-in jacks) NOTE: Composite...
..., DVD players, VCRs, and video capture cards with examples of devices that use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following video transmission types, with composite-video-in jacks) NOTE: Composite...
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... music from the Internet ● Create multimedia presentations using your computer, follow these steps: 1. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Save the file to the...Sound. 2. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on the computer.) ● Be sure to the information provided with instant messaging programs ● Stream radio ...
... music from the Internet ● Create multimedia presentations using your computer, follow these steps: 1. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Save the file to the...Sound. 2. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on the computer.) ● Be sure to the information provided with instant messaging programs ● Stream radio ...