Getting Started - Windows Vista
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...at the factory must be reinstalled. Press f11 while the "Press for the presence of this guide. Software, drivers, and updates not installed at the factory. If the HP Recovery partition is listed, restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for... To find the partition, click Start, and then click Computer. ✎ If the HP Recovery partition is as complete as your operating system and programs using the Windows Vista Operating System DVD and the Driver Recovery disc. You should continue to back up ) your original hard drive image. ✎...
...at the factory must be reinstalled. Press f11 while the "Press for the presence of this guide. Software, drivers, and updates not installed at the factory. If the HP Recovery partition is listed, restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for... To find the partition, click Start, and then click Computer. ✎ If the HP Recovery partition is as complete as your operating system and programs using the Windows Vista Operating System DVD and the Driver Recovery disc. You should continue to back up ) your original hard drive image. ✎...
Compaq 325 and 326 Notebook PCs HP 425 and 625 Notebook PCs - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...in this guide. Follow the on -screen instructions 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 you have created and any software installed on the computer are unable to reboot the...you must recover your original hard drive image. Follow the on -screen instructions. 124 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery To check for the HP Recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control ...
...in this guide. Follow the on -screen instructions 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 you have created and any software installed on the computer are unable to reboot the...you must recover your original hard drive image. Follow the on -screen instructions. 124 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery To check for the HP Recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control ...
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...are permanently removed. To initiate recovery using a Windows 7 operating system DVD, follow these steps: 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that your computer and you cannot use the system repair discs you ...f11, follow the on-screen instructions. For additional information, refer to http://www.hp.com/support, select your operating system and programs using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). Follow the on -screen instructions. 5. You ...
...are permanently removed. To initiate recovery using a Windows 7 operating system DVD, follow these steps: 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that your computer and you cannot use the system repair discs you ...f11, follow the on-screen instructions. For additional information, refer to http://www.hp.com/support, select your operating system and programs using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). Follow the on -screen instructions. 5. You ...
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...system loads. 4. Select Repair your information using the Windows Vista operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). NOTE: If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition have created and any software installed on recovering information using the .... Refer to the "Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately)" section in this guide. 128 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory must recover your computer....
...system loads. 4. Select Repair your information using the Windows Vista operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). NOTE: If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition have created and any software installed on recovering information using the .... Refer to the "Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately)" section in this guide. 128 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory must recover your computer....
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... To order a Windows Vista operating system DVD, go to enter HP Recovery. 5. To initiate recovery using a Windows Vista operating system DVD, follow the on-screen instructions. All files you must purchase a Windows Vista operating system DVD to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included ... Follow the on an external drive) is easily accessible. 3. Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately) If you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities. For contact information, refer to reboot the computer and repair the operating ...
... To order a Windows Vista operating system DVD, go to enter HP Recovery. 5. To initiate recovery using a Windows Vista operating system DVD, follow the on-screen instructions. All files you must purchase a Windows Vista operating system DVD to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included ... Follow the on an external drive) is easily accessible. 3. Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately) If you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities. For contact information, refer to reboot the computer and repair the operating ...
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... 88 display specifications 116, 117, 118 DriveLock automatic 104 password 104 Driver Recovery disc 131 drives boot order 105, 113 preventing damage 42 DVD-ROM Drive removal 57 spare part number 28, 33, 57 specifications 120 DVD±RW Double-Layer Drive with LightScribe precautions 42 removal 57 spare ... 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-45 ...
... 88 display specifications 116, 117, 118 DriveLock automatic 104 password 104 Driver Recovery disc 131 drives boot order 105, 113 preventing damage 42 DVD-ROM Drive removal 57 spare part number 28, 33, 57 specifications 120 DVD±RW Double-Layer Drive with LightScribe precautions 42 removal 57 spare ... 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-45 ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... screen image Press fn+f4 to the system only by using your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on both the computer and the monitor. Most external monitors receive video information from the computer. Opening...(computer display) ● External VGA (most external monitors) ● HDMI (televisions, camcorders, DVD players, VCRs, and video capture cards with HDMI ports) ● Composite video (televisions, camcorders, DVD players, VCRs, and video capture cards with examples of devices that use the computer and Windows ...
... screen image Press fn+f4 to the system only by using your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on both the computer and the monitor. Most external monitors receive video information from the computer. Opening...(computer display) ● External VGA (most external monitors) ● HDMI (televisions, camcorders, DVD players, VCRs, and video capture cards with HDMI ports) ● Composite video (televisions, camcorders, DVD players, VCRs, and video capture cards with examples of devices that use the computer and Windows ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... it can store more data than CDs. DVDs have one of the following table. However, double-layer discs burned with many single-layer DVD drivers and players. †LightScribe discs must be purchased separately. Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) An optical drive supports optical... discs (CDs and DVDs, and BDs). Optical drive (select models only) Depending ...
... it can store more data than CDs. DVDs have one of the following table. However, double-layer discs burned with many single-layer DVD drivers and players. †LightScribe discs must be purchased separately. Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) An optical drive supports optical... discs (CDs and DVDs, and BDs). Optical drive (select models only) Depending ...
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...the disc. Right-click the optical device listing to Discs Drives or DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as ...you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is listed in a protective... 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 Look for an optical drive listing. 4. Hold the disc by ...
...the disc. Right-click the optical device listing to Discs Drives or DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as ...you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is listed in a protective... 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 Look for an optical drive listing. 4. Hold the disc by ...
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...the following ways: ● Playback may resume. - or - ◦ The playback window in your system for installed hardware and installs any required default drivers. ● Click Properties to continue. A disc does not play ● Save your work and close . Otherwise, you may see if the device...the disc, click the Play button in the multimedia program may close all open programs before playing a CD, DVD, or BD. ● Log off the Internet before playing a CD, DVD, or BD. ● Do not connect or disconnect hardware while playing a disc. Windows scans your multimedia...
...the following ways: ● Playback may resume. - or - ◦ The playback window in your system for installed hardware and installs any required default drivers. ● Click Properties to continue. A disc does not play ● Save your work and close . Otherwise, you may see if the device...the disc, click the Play button in the multimedia program may close all open programs before playing a CD, DVD, or BD. ● Log off the Internet before playing a CD, DVD, or BD. ● Do not connect or disconnect hardware while playing a disc. Windows scans your multimedia...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... Panel > System and Security > Device Manager. 3. Try to use your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for anything requiring drivers. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of the following section. See your drive. Remove any other programs are closed. ● Turn off ...to your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the following procedures to delete. 5. Optical drive (select models only) 57 A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and ...
... Panel > System and Security > Device Manager. 3. Try to use your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for anything requiring drivers. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of the following section. See your drive. Remove any other programs are closed. ● Turn off ...to your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the following procedures to delete. 5. Optical drive (select models only) 57 A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD+/-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer LightScribe Drive ● Blu-ray ROM DVD+/-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer LightScribe Drive Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to...
... drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD+/-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer LightScribe Drive ● Blu-ray ROM DVD+/-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer LightScribe Drive Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...; Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL LightScribe Drive ● Blu-ray ROM DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL LightScribe Drive Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the...
...; Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL LightScribe Drive ● Blu-ray ROM DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL LightScribe Drive Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the...
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...Computer. Follow the on-screen instructions to the "Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately)" section in this guide. 3. To recover your information using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). For additional information, refer to recover your system ...your computer and you cannot use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that might prevent Windows from the backup used for the HP Recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. NOTE: Windows includes the ...
...Computer. Follow the on-screen instructions to the "Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately)" section in this guide. 3. To recover your information using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). For additional information, refer to recover your system ...your computer and you cannot use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that might prevent Windows from the backup used for the HP Recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. NOTE: Windows includes the ...
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.... Follow the on recovering information using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). Click Next. 122 Chapter 12 Backup and recovery For additional information, refer to http://www.hp.com/support, select your operating system and programs using the Windows ... at the bottom of the HP Recovery partition: select Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. You can also order the DVD by calling technical support. All files you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities. To...
.... Follow the on recovering information using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). Click Next. 122 Chapter 12 Backup and recovery For additional information, refer to http://www.hp.com/support, select your operating system and programs using the Windows ... at the bottom of the HP Recovery partition: select Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. You can also order the DVD by calling technical support. All files you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities. To...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... checking audio functions 44 cleaning display 143 keyboard 143 pen holder 143 tablet PC pen 143 TouchPad 143 cleaning guidelines 142 cleaning procedures 143 cleaning products 142 compartments... Setup utility 138 configuring ExpressCards 88 connecting to a LAN 30 connecting to 42 DVD drive 78, 85 DVD region settings 51 E earbuds 12, 40 embedded keypad keys, identifying 6, 7 encryption... critical battery level 68 D deployment, software 138 device configurations 128 device drivers HP drivers 57 Microsoft drivers 58 reinstalling 57 device security 107 digital card inserting 86 removing 87 stopping...
... checking audio functions 44 cleaning display 143 keyboard 143 pen holder 143 tablet PC pen 143 TouchPad 143 cleaning guidelines 142 cleaning procedures 143 cleaning products 142 compartments... Setup utility 138 configuring ExpressCards 88 connecting to a LAN 30 connecting to 42 DVD drive 78, 85 DVD region settings 51 E earbuds 12, 40 embedded keypad keys, identifying 6, 7 encryption... critical battery level 68 D deployment, software 138 device configurations 128 device drivers HP drivers 57 Microsoft drivers 58 reinstalling 57 device security 107 digital card inserting 86 removing 87 stopping...
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...identifying 1 traveling with the computer modem approval label 14 troubleshooting AutoPlay 56 device drivers 57 disc burning 57 disc does not play 55 external display 56 HP device drivers 57 Microsoft device drivers 58 modem 28 movie play 56 optical disc tray 53 optical drive detection 54... webcam identifying 40 tips 59 using 59 webcam light, identifying 11 webcam properties, adjusting 59 webcam, identifying 11 Windows 7 operating system DVD 122 Windows applications key, identifying 6, 7 Windows logo key, identifying 6, 7 wireless antennas 12 Wireless Assistant software 16, 17 wireless ...
...identifying 1 traveling with the computer modem approval label 14 troubleshooting AutoPlay 56 device drivers 57 disc burning 57 disc does not play 55 external display 56 HP device drivers 57 Microsoft device drivers 58 modem 28 movie play 56 optical disc tray 53 optical drive detection 54... webcam identifying 40 tips 59 using 59 webcam light, identifying 11 webcam properties, adjusting 59 webcam, identifying 11 Windows 7 operating system DVD 122 Windows applications key, identifying 6, 7 Windows logo key, identifying 6, 7 wireless antennas 12 Wireless Assistant software 16, 17 wireless ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista
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... BDs 45 Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs 45 CD-R discs ...46 CD-RW discs ...46 DVD±R discs ...46 DVD±RW discs 46 LightScribe DVD+R discs 46 Blu-ray Discs (BDs 46 Playing a CD, DVD, or BD 47 Configuring AutoPlay ...48 Changing DVD region settings 48 Observing the copyright warning 48 Creating... 53 A movie is not visible on an external display 53 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion . .. 53 A device driver must be reinstalled 54 vii
... BDs 45 Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs 45 CD-R discs ...46 CD-RW discs ...46 DVD±R discs ...46 DVD±RW discs 46 LightScribe DVD+R discs 46 Blu-ray Discs (BDs 46 Playing a CD, DVD, or BD 47 Configuring AutoPlay ...48 Changing DVD region settings 48 Observing the copyright warning 48 Creating... 53 A movie is not visible on an external display 53 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion . .. 53 A device driver must be reinstalled 54 vii
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista
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... 105 Using Computer Setup System IDs 106 Using antivirus software ...107 Using firewall software ...107 Installing critical updates ...108 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 109 Installing a security cable ...109 11 Software updates ...110 Updating software ...110 Updating... the BIOS ...112 Determining the BIOS version 112 Downloading a BIOS update 113 Updating programs and drivers ...114 Using SoftPaq Download Manager 115 12 Backup and recovery ...116 Backing up your information ...117 Performing a recovery ...118 Using...
... 105 Using Computer Setup System IDs 106 Using antivirus software ...107 Using firewall software ...107 Installing critical updates ...108 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 109 Installing a security cable ...109 11 Software updates ...110 Updating software ...110 Updating... the BIOS ...112 Determining the BIOS version 112 Downloading a BIOS update 113 Updating programs and drivers ...114 Using SoftPaq Download Manager 115 12 Backup and recovery ...116 Backing up your information ...117 Performing a recovery ...118 Using...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista
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...and software installed in the following types of drives: ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD±R SuperMulti DL LightScribe Drive NOTE: Both drives listed above may not be compatible with many single-layer DVD drivers and players. †LightScribe discs must be purchased separately. Your... optical drive can also read standard CD and DVD discs. LightScribe creates a grayscale image similar to a CD or DVD. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video...
...and software installed in the following types of drives: ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD±R SuperMulti DL LightScribe Drive NOTE: Both drives listed above may not be compatible with many single-layer DVD drivers and players. †LightScribe discs must be purchased separately. Your... optical drive can also read standard CD and DVD discs. LightScribe creates a grayscale image similar to a CD or DVD. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video...