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... product's hardware components. The part number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are needed. (4) Model description: This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. (5) Warranty period: This number describes the duration of the warranty period for the computer. 20 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog
... product's hardware components. The part number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are needed. (4) Model description: This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. (5) Warranty period: This number describes the duration of the warranty period for the computer. 20 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog
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... parts are as many as 90 screws, in 10 different sizes, that is the alphanumeric identifier needed . (4) Model description: This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. (5) Warranty period: This number describes the duration of the computer. (2) Serial number (s/n): This is an alphanumeric identifier that must be...
... parts are as many as 90 screws, in 10 different sizes, that is the alphanumeric identifier needed . (4) Model description: This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. (5) Warranty period: This number describes the duration of the computer. (2) Serial number (s/n): This is an alphanumeric identifier that must be...
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...reasonably current backup. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have been included for safeguarding your important system files. ● Creating system restore points ... immediately after a system failure is listed in case of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. This feature helps you create. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. NOTE: If your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select...
...reasonably current backup. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have been included for safeguarding your important system files. ● Creating system restore points ... immediately after a system failure is listed in case of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. This feature helps you create. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. NOTE: If your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select...
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... recovers only software that is displayed on -screen instructions. This restores the computer to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Follow the on the screen. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Recovering from the dedicated... Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. -or- ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for computers that you have a recovery partition. HP recommends that you use Recovery Manager to it's factory condition.
... recovers only software that is displayed on -screen instructions. This restores the computer to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Follow the on the screen. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Recovering from the dedicated... Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. -or- ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for computers that you have a recovery partition. HP recommends that you use Recovery Manager to it's factory condition.
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... before completion 97 A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 98 A device driver must be reinstalled ...98 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 98 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 99 13 Changing QuickWeb settings Disabling and enabling QuickWeb 100 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility ...101...
... before completion 97 A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 98 A device driver must be reinstalled ...98 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 98 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 99 13 Changing QuickWeb settings Disabling and enabling QuickWeb 100 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility ...101...
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... Configuration menu 104 Diagnostics menu ...105 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...107 Determining the BIOS version 107 Downloading a BIOS update 107 Updating programs and drivers ...108 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...110 Backing up your information ...111 Using Windows Backup and Restore 112 Using system restore points 112...
... Configuration menu 104 Diagnostics menu ...105 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...107 Determining the BIOS version 107 Downloading a BIOS update 107 Updating programs and drivers ...108 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...110 Backing up your information ...111 Using Windows Backup and Restore 112 Using system restore points 112...
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...wireless lights. Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all wireless devices are controlled through HP Wireless Assistant. Using the wireless controls Control the wireless devices on the computer using...) Description Identifies the location of individual devices. Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more wireless devices, and one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all ...
...wireless lights. Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all wireless devices are controlled through HP Wireless Assistant. Using the wireless controls Control the wireless devices on the computer using...) Description Identifies the location of individual devices. Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more wireless devices, and one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all ...
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... are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on the computer. ● Be sure that you to the correct jack on the computer. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to : ● Play music using...: ● Be sure that use the device. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Audio The computer has a variety of audio features that allow you install all drivers required by the external device.
... are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on the computer. ● Be sure that you to the correct jack on the computer. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to : ● Play music using...: ● Be sure that use the device. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Audio The computer has a variety of audio features that allow you install all drivers required by the external device.
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...; DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive For more information about required software and drivers or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. Connect the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. To disconnect a powered drive: 1. Disconnect the...
...; DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive For more information about required software and drivers or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. Connect the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. To disconnect a powered drive: 1. Disconnect the...
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To add more information about device-specific software, refer to an optional expansion product. NOTE: The first time a USB device is connected, the "Installing device driver software" message is detected. To connect a USB device to the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to connect a USB device. Some USB devices ...
To add more information about device-specific software, refer to an optional expansion product. NOTE: The first time a USB device is connected, the "Installing device driver software" message is detected. To connect a USB device to the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to connect a USB device. Some USB devices ...
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... adapters by purchasing a wireless networking device. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. For more information, refer to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Identify the WLAN device from other devices If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the... driver for all wireless devices. You might include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. In the System area, click Device...
... adapters by purchasing a wireless networking device. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. For more information, refer to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Identify the WLAN device from other devices If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the... driver for all wireless devices. You might include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. In the System area, click Device...
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... network icon is not displayed in the notification area after configuring the WLAN, the software driver is no Network icon in an office or at http://www.hp.com. Reinstall the driver. Enter the current codes to your country or region. 3. Click Troubleshoot problems and select...and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. If the WLAN device was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the computer from the HP Web site at a public Internet chat room, contact the network administrator to the network. Change the corresponding code in the search box. 5. A...
... network icon is not displayed in the notification area after configuring the WLAN, the software driver is no Network icon in an office or at http://www.hp.com. Reinstall the driver. Enter the current codes to your country or region. 3. Click Troubleshoot problems and select...and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. If the WLAN device was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the computer from the HP Web site at a public Internet chat room, contact the network administrator to the network. Change the corresponding code in the search box. 5. A...
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... Panel > System and Security. 3. The computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software might be missing or corrupted. In the System area, clicking Device Manager. 4. Hold the disc by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting... the Device Manager window, clicking the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall The computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD drive 95
... Panel > System and Security. 3. The computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software might be missing or corrupted. In the System area, clicking Device Manager. 4. Hold the disc by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting... the Device Manager window, clicking the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall The computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD drive 95
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...; Save your multimedia program. After clicking No, the computer might see a warning message asking if you want to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for scratches. Selecting Advanced Settings > Monitor tab. 3. Wipe from the center of the computer desktop, and selecting Screen resolution. 2. Do not... initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. Otherwise, you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to continue. To return to playing the disc, click the Play button in your work and close all open programs before playing a...
...; Save your multimedia program. After clicking No, the computer might see a warning message asking if you want to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for scratches. Selecting Advanced Settings > Monitor tab. 3. Wipe from the center of the computer desktop, and selecting Screen resolution. 2. Do not... initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. Otherwise, you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to continue. To return to playing the disc, click the Play button in your work and close all open programs before playing a...
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...and so on). 5. In the System area, click Device Manager. 4. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Windows scans the system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. Click your drivers using the procedures in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use MediaSmart to delete. ... your hard drive before trying to burn the contents to update your specific product from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to restart the computer, save the information on the computer, and is also ...
...and so on). 5. In the System area, click Device Manager. 4. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Windows scans the system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. Click your drivers using the procedures in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use MediaSmart to delete. ... your hard drive before trying to burn the contents to update your specific product from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to restart the computer, save the information on the computer, and is also ...
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... using Windows Update. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, a prompt appears asking you to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Install now to enter settings before checking for updates. 2. Click Download only to save the file to... install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted, restart the computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of...
... using Windows Update. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, a prompt appears asking you to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Install now to enter settings before checking for updates. 2. Click Download only to save the file to... install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted, restart the computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of...
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... Appendix B Software updates When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your specific product from the hard drive. If no instructions appear: 1. Using the hard drive path recorded... earlier, open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. Open Windows Explorer by following the on the hard drive. Double-click ...
... Appendix B Software updates When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your specific product from the hard drive. If no instructions appear: 1. Using the hard drive path recorded... earlier, open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. Open Windows Explorer by following the on the hard drive. Double-click ...
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... Creating system restore points (operating system feature)-System restore points reverse undesirable changes to the computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are not able to recover the operating system and software. As you add new software and data files,...drive or from recovery discs you are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature)-This feature helps you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature...
... Creating system restore points (operating system feature)-System restore points reverse undesirable changes to the computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are not able to recover the operating system and software. As you add new software and data files,...drive or from recovery discs you are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature)-This feature helps you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature...
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cord, power 14 corporate WLAN connection 21 critical battery level 51 critical updates, software 88 D device drivers HP drivers 98 Windows drivers 99 Diagnostics menu 105 digital card defined 76 inserting 76 removing 77 stopping 77 digital dual array microphones, identifying 34 Disk Cleanup ... 28 performing 28 fn key, identifying 8, 31 full system recovery 109 function keys, identifying 8 G graphic modes, switching 55 H hard drive external 65 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 67 installing 70 hard drive bay, identifying 11 hard drive self test 105 hard drive, replacing 69 HDMI port 10, 41...
cord, power 14 corporate WLAN connection 21 critical battery level 51 critical updates, software 88 D device drivers HP drivers 98 Windows drivers 99 Diagnostics menu 105 digital card defined 76 inserting 76 removing 77 stopping 77 digital dual array microphones, identifying 34 Disk Cleanup ... 28 performing 28 fn key, identifying 8, 31 full system recovery 109 function keys, identifying 8 G graphic modes, switching 55 H hard drive external 65 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 67 installing 70 hard drive bay, identifying 11 hard drive self test 105 hard drive, replacing 69 HDMI port 10, 41...
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L labels Bluetooth 15 HP Mobile Broadband Module 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 regulatory 15 service tag 15 wireless certification 15 WLAN 15 LAN Power Saving 104 language support ... 15 product name and number, computer 15 programs, updating 108 projector, connecting 40 public WLAN connection 21 Q QuickLock 83 R readable media 43 recovering a program or driver 109 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 113 recovering from the recovery discs 113 recovery discs 109, 110 Recovery Manager 109, 113 recovery partition 109...
L labels Bluetooth 15 HP Mobile Broadband Module 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 regulatory 15 service tag 15 wireless certification 15 WLAN 15 LAN Power Saving 104 language support ... 15 product name and number, computer 15 programs, updating 108 projector, connecting 40 public WLAN connection 21 Q QuickLock 83 R readable media 43 recovering a program or driver 109 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 113 recovering from the recovery discs 113 recovery discs 109, 110 Recovery Manager 109, 113 recovery partition 109...