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... and updates to change without notice. Windows and Windows Vista are on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. For more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at www.hp.com/go/alerts to receive e-mail .... registered trademarks of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Subscription Services for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers ...
... and updates to change without notice. Windows and Windows Vista are on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. For more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at www.hp.com/go/alerts to receive e-mail .... registered trademarks of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Subscription Services for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers ...
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For more information In Help and Support, you can find information about technical support and about the operating system, drivers, and troubleshooting tools. Windows provides the following advanced backup and recovery options: ■ Backing up individual files and folders ■ Backing up your ...Safety & Comfort Guide is also available on these procedures, go to Help and Support. ✎ For additional information, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your entire hard drive (select models only), or create system restore points. To access the notices, click Start, click Help...
For more information In Help and Support, you can find information about technical support and about the operating system, drivers, and troubleshooting tools. Windows provides the following advanced backup and recovery options: ■ Backing up individual files and folders ■ Backing up your ...Safety & Comfort Guide is also available on these procedures, go to Help and Support. ✎ For additional information, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your entire hard drive (select models only), or create system restore points. To access the notices, click Start, click Help...
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...your operating system and programs using the Windows Vista Operating System DVD and the Driver Recovery disc. To find the partition, click Start, and then click Computer. ✎ If the HP Recovery partition is displayed on -screen instructions. ✎ Windows provides additional recovery tools through the ..." section in the back of this guide. 3. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the bottom of the HP Recovery partition. What's Next? Click Start, click All Programs, click Maintenance, and then click Backup...
...your operating system and programs using the Windows Vista Operating System DVD and the Driver Recovery disc. To find the partition, click Start, and then click Computer. ✎ If the HP Recovery partition is displayed on -screen instructions. ✎ Windows provides additional recovery tools through the ..." section in the back of this guide. 3. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the bottom of the HP Recovery partition. What's Next? Click Start, click All Programs, click Maintenance, and then click Backup...
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... the operating system. To recover your operating system and programs usin g the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). NOTE: If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition are permanently removed. If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition are unable to boot (start up . You can use the...
... the operating system. To recover your operating system and programs usin g the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). NOTE: If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition are permanently removed. If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition are unable to boot (start up . You can use the...
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... drive. To recover the original hard drive image using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). For additional information, refer to enter HP Recovery. 5. Press f11 to the "Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately)" section in Windows 7 125 Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately) If you are permanently...
... drive. To recover the original hard drive image using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). For additional information, refer to enter HP Recovery. 5. Press f11 to the "Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately)" section in Windows 7 125 Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately) If you are permanently...
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...system, as well as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. If possible, back up all personal files. 2. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory must be prompted for your permission... or password for tasks such as the drivers, software, and utilities from the backup used for recovery. 1. If possible, check for the presence of the HP Recovery partition. For additional information, refer to the "Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately)" section ...
...system, as well as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. If possible, back up all personal files. 2. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory must be prompted for your permission... or password for tasks such as the drivers, software, and utilities from the backup used for recovery. 1. If possible, check for the presence of the HP Recovery partition. For additional information, refer to the "Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately)" section ...
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...screen instructions. Click Next. 6. Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately) If you have created and any keyboard key. 4. If possible, back up ) your computer, you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities. When prompted, press...on -screen instructions. 5. 3. Restart the computer, and then insert the Windows Vista operating system DVD into the optical drive before the Windows operating system loads. 3. For contact information, refer to enter HP Recovery. 5. Press f11 to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with ...
...screen instructions. Click Next. 6. Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately) If you have created and any keyboard key. 4. If possible, back up ) your computer, you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities. When prompted, press...on -screen instructions. 5. 3. Restart the computer, and then insert the Windows Vista operating system DVD into the optical drive before the Windows operating system loads. 3. For contact information, refer to enter HP Recovery. 5. Press f11 to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with ...
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... 1. All files you previously backed up . ● Operating System and Driver Recovery discs (included with your operating system and programs installed at the factory. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. Insert the Operating System disc into the optical drive...-screen instructions to AC power before you have created and any software installed on initiating a recovery in Windows, perform a search for this topic in Windows XP 131 After the operating system is connected to install the operating system. 6. NOTE: For additional ...
... 1. All files you previously backed up . ● Operating System and Driver Recovery discs (included with your operating system and programs installed at the factory. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. Insert the Operating System disc into the optical drive...-screen instructions to AC power before you have created and any software installed on initiating a recovery in Windows, perform a search for this topic in Windows XP 131 After the operating system is connected to install the operating system. 6. NOTE: For additional ...
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..., 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 ... 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 (...keys embedded keypad 12, 13 esc 12, 13 fn 12, 13 function 12, 13 Windows applications 12, 13 Windows logo 12, 13 wireless 12, 13 L language, changing in Computer Setup 105 latches,...
..., 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 ... 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 (...keys embedded keypad 12, 13 esc 12, 13 fn 12, 13 function 12, 13 Windows applications 12, 13 Windows logo 12, 13 wireless 12, 13 L language, changing in Computer Setup 105 latches,...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...10 Security ...100 Protecting the computer ...100 Using passwords ...101 Setting passwords in Windows 101 Setting passwords in Computer Setup 101 BIOS administrator password 102 Managing a BIOS ...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...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 ...
...10 Security ...100 Protecting the computer ...100 Using passwords ...101 Setting passwords in Windows 101 Setting passwords in Computer Setup 101 BIOS administrator password 102 Managing a BIOS ...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...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 ...
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... countries in which the devices have been approved for use to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information when traveling internationally. The regulatory label is affixed... and lists the agency approval markings required by some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows Product Key. Describes the duration of the computer. ● Modem approval ...label-Provides regulatory information about the computer. Wireless certification labels are included with your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). Have this information when traveling internationally. You may ...
... countries in which the devices have been approved for use to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information when traveling internationally. The regulatory label is affixed... and lists the agency approval markings required by some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows Product Key. Describes the duration of the computer. ● Modem approval ...label-Provides regulatory information about the computer. Wireless certification labels are included with your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). Have this information when traveling internationally. You may ...
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... devices can use the wireless key to a wired network. Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless devices are disabled in this guide as the wireless key) ● Wireless Assistant software ... has a wireless key, one or more of your computer using these features: ● Wireless key or wireless button (referred to in Windows Control Panel, and no network devices are connected to the network. Wireless (disconnected) Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Wireless...
... devices can use the wireless key to a wired network. Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless devices are disabled in this guide as the wireless key) ● Wireless Assistant software ... has a wireless key, one or more of your computer using these features: ● Wireless key or wireless button (referred to in Windows Control Panel, and no network devices are connected to the network. Wireless (disconnected) Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Wireless...
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.... For more information. 1. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for the WLAN device is properly installed on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to use. Before working your way through the sequence of possible solutions to the computer by purchasing ... Device Manager. 3. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to Windows Help and Support for more information on the side of your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If no WLAN device ...
.... For more information. 1. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for the WLAN device is properly installed on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to use. Before working your way through the sequence of possible solutions to the computer by purchasing ... Device Manager. 3. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to Windows Help and Support for more information on the side of your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If no WLAN device ...
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.... Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is either missing or corrupted. The driver must be displayed. Select your Internet browser and go to improve security. Click the option for... instructions on setting up the same codes on a regular basis to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. You must have the current codes to a WLAN, the network is ...of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your computer, follow the on a secure network. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Select Start > ...
.... Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is either missing or corrupted. The driver must be displayed. Select your Internet browser and go to improve security. Click the option for... instructions on setting up the same codes on a regular basis to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. You must have the current codes to a WLAN, the network is ...of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your computer, follow the on a secure network. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Select Start > ...
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Hold down the hotkey to simultaneous display on your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on both the computer and the monitor. The fn+f4 hotkey can be connected to increase ... ports) ● Composite video (televisions, camcorders, DVD players, VCRs, and video capture cards with examples of devices that use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to support specialists ...
Hold down the hotkey to simultaneous display on your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on both the computer and the monitor. The fn+f4 hotkey can be connected to increase ... ports) ● Composite video (televisions, camcorders, DVD players, VCRs, and video capture cards with examples of devices that use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to support specialists ...
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...reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on the taskbar, and then select Sounds. - NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers ● Record sound using the ...music from the Internet ● Create multimedia presentations using your computer, follow these steps: 1. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. To connect external...
...reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on the taskbar, and then select Sounds. - NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers ● Record sound using the ...music from the Internet ● Create multimedia presentations using your computer, follow these steps: 1. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. To connect external...
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The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an attached device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. If prompted by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. Hold the disc by User Account Control, ...the outer edges of the disc. Close the disc tray and place the disc in the Device Manager utility. 1. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Uninstall the device. 54 Chapter 4 Multimedia Remove the disc (3) from the optical drive. 2. 3.
The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an attached device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. If prompted by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. Hold the disc by User Account Control, ...the outer edges of the disc. Close the disc tray and place the disc in the Device Manager utility. 1. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Uninstall the device. 54 Chapter 4 Multimedia Remove the disc (3) from the optical drive. 2. 3.
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If this device. or - ● The playback window in the multimedia program may close . To return to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any required default drivers. ● Click Properties to see a warning message asking if you may behave in your work...◦ Playback may see a warning message asking if you insert the disc properly. ● Be sure that you want to continue. Windows scans your system for this message is clean. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. Otherwise, you may resume. -...
If this device. or - ● The playback window in the multimedia program may close . To return to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any required default drivers. ● Click Properties to see a warning message asking if you may behave in your work...◦ Playback may see a warning message asking if you insert the disc properly. ● Be sure that you want to continue. Windows scans your system for this message is clean. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. Otherwise, you may resume. -...
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...drivers. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any discs from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the following procedures to obtain HP device drivers. When prompted, confirm that the drivers... are once again listed. 7. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click ...
...drivers. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any discs from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the following procedures to obtain HP device drivers. When prompted, confirm that the drivers... are once again listed. 7. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click ...
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.... Open your Internet browser, go to automatically check for and install updates for your hardware drivers, as well as for HP software updates. Click Start > All Programs >Windows Update. To use the HP Web site to immediately check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. NOTE: If you have not previously set up...
.... Open your Internet browser, go to automatically check for and install updates for your hardware drivers, as well as for HP software updates. Click Start > All Programs >Windows Update. To use the HP Web site to immediately check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. NOTE: If you have not previously set up...