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... available online to help you find answers to resolve your product. A variety of services are unable to your HP Product. See the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. Find original product drivers, latest updates and software fixes, warranty information, and product documentation. Find updated service and support information. ...
... available online to help you find answers to resolve your product. A variety of services are unable to your HP Product. See the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. Find original product drivers, latest updates and software fixes, warranty information, and product documentation. Find updated service and support information. ...
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...updates to reducing the environmental impact of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Subscription Services for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on the User ...Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. ...
...updates to reducing the environmental impact of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Subscription Services for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on the User ...Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. ...
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Opens the Mouse Properties window. Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Displays the status of your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Icon Name Norton Internet Security Synaptics Pointing Devices Description Displays the status of your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5 It includes the notification...
Opens the Mouse Properties window. Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Displays the status of your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Icon Name Norton Internet Security Synaptics Pointing Devices Description Displays the status of your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5 It includes the notification...
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... instructions. ■ Software on the computer Most software, including the operating system, is connected to Help and Support. 14 Notebook Essentials Update the operating system and other software installed on -screen instructions. ✎ Restart the computer if you are prompted to...installing software Software on the manufacturer's Web site. Important updates to install the device and any required drivers. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. Many updates provide security enhancements. Click the name of ready-to-use programs...
... instructions. ■ Software on the computer Most software, including the operating system, is connected to Help and Support. 14 Notebook Essentials Update the operating system and other software installed on -screen instructions. ✎ Restart the computer if you are prompted to...installing software Software on the manufacturer's Web site. Important updates to install the device and any required drivers. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. Many updates provide security enhancements. Click the name of ready-to-use programs...
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Notebook Essentials 19 The wireless network connection is not working If a wireless network connection is not working Follow these suggestions if an external device does not ... electrical power. ■ Be sure that the device, especially if it is older, is compatible with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are installed and updated. If the wireless light is amber, press the wireless action key (f12) to turn the power off and then back on...
Notebook Essentials 19 The wireless network connection is not working If a wireless network connection is not working Follow these suggestions if an external device does not ... electrical power. ■ Be sure that the device, especially if it is older, is compatible with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are installed and updated. If the wireless light is amber, press the wireless action key (f12) to turn the power off and then back on...
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.... ■ If necessary, you can restore your information ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be required, whereas only a few DVDs are required. ✎ Read-write discs .... DVDs have finished creating the recovery discs. Click Start, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Disc Creation. 2. Notebook Essentials 21 Create these discs after setting up to continue the disc creation process.
.... ■ If necessary, you can restore your information ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be required, whereas only a few DVDs are required. ✎ Read-write discs .... DVDs have finished creating the recovery discs. Click Start, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Disc Creation. 2. Notebook Essentials 21 Create these discs after setting up to continue the disc creation process.
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... 18 P performing a recovery 24 posture 8 power cord 8 power options 17 power specifications 27 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 recovery discs 24 recovery discs 7, 21 Recovery Manager 24 recovery, system 21, 24 regulatory... system restore 23 V vents 18 vents, precautions 9, 18 viruses 7 W Windows 7 1 Windows Backup and Restore 23 Windows Connect to the Internet wizard 10 Windows desktop, identifying 5 Notebook Essentials
... 18 P performing a recovery 24 posture 8 power cord 8 power options 17 power specifications 27 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 recovery discs 24 recovery discs 7, 21 Recovery Manager 24 recovery, system 21, 24 regulatory... system restore 23 V vents 18 vents, precautions 9, 18 viruses 7 W Windows 7 1 Windows Backup and Restore 23 Windows Connect to the Internet wizard 10 Windows desktop, identifying 5 Notebook Essentials
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...CAUTION: In the event of system failure, you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Therefore, HP recommends that you create recovery discs immediately after software setup. 7 Backup and...following tasks for safeguarding your files and folders. For details, refer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to "Downloading and extracting the Disaster Recovery utility" later in ...
...CAUTION: In the event of system failure, you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Therefore, HP recommends that you create recovery discs immediately after software setup. 7 Backup and...following tasks for safeguarding your files and folders. For details, refer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to "Downloading and extracting the Disaster Recovery utility" later in ...
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...folders. For additional information, refer to restore the operating system and programs that were installed at the factory. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. If possible, back up your computer. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and... HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. To recover the original hard drive image using f11, follow these steps: 1. ...
...folders. For additional information, refer to restore the operating system and programs that were installed at the factory. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. If possible, back up your computer. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and... HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. To recover the original hard drive image using f11, follow these steps: 1. ...
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... 6 memory module 3 microphone 4 modem module 5 operating system 6 optical drives 4 pointing devices 6 ports 5 power requirements 6 processors 1 product name 1 security 6 serviceability 6 wireless 5 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 102 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 107 recovering from the recovery discs 107 recovery discs 102, 103 Recovery Manager 102, 107 recovery partition 102...
... 6 memory module 3 microphone 4 modem module 5 operating system 6 optical drives 4 pointing devices 6 ports 5 power requirements 6 processors 1 product name 1 security 6 serviceability 6 wireless 5 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 102 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 107 recovering from the recovery discs 107 recovery discs 102, 103 Recovery Manager 102, 107 recovery partition 102...
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... it stops before completion 57 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 58 A device driver must be reinstalled 58 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 59 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 59 5 Power management ...60 Setting power options ...60 Using power-saving states 60 Initiating and exiting Sleep 60...
... it stops before completion 57 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 58 A device driver must be reinstalled 58 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 59 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 59 5 Power management ...60 Setting power options ...60 Using power-saving states 60 Initiating and exiting Sleep 60...
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... menu 99 Diagnostics menu ...99 11 Software updates ...100 Updating the BIOS ...101 Determining the BIOS version 101 Downloading a BIOS update 102 Updating programs and drivers ...103 12 Backup and recovery ...104 Creating recovery discs ...105 Backing up your information ...106 Using Windows Backup and Restore 107 Using system restore points...
... menu 99 Diagnostics menu ...99 11 Software updates ...100 Updating the BIOS ...101 Determining the BIOS version 101 Downloading a BIOS update 102 Updating programs and drivers ...103 12 Backup and recovery ...104 Creating recovery discs ...105 Backing up your information ...106 Using Windows Backup and Restore 107 Using system restore points...
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... connections are available (or all network devices are off . All of the wireless devices are enabled at least one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all wireless network devices are connected to a wired network. Individual wireless devices can...your computer are connected to turn on or turn on . Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on . Because the wireless devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are disabled by the wireless action key ...
... connections are available (or all network devices are off . All of the wireless devices are enabled at least one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all wireless network devices are connected to a wired network. Individual wireless devices can...your computer are connected to turn on or turn on . Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on . Because the wireless devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are disabled by the wireless action key ...
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Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for all adapters. 4. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. For more information. 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Identify the WLAN device from ... listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that does not connect to the network you may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for the WLAN device is not properly installed.
Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for all adapters. 4. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. For more information. 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Identify the WLAN device from ... listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that does not connect to the network you may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for the WLAN device is not properly installed.
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... network, such as a network in the search box. 4. If the WLAN device you are alphanumeric codes that you configure the WLAN, the software driver is protected by security. You must have the current codes to make a connection on a regular basis to improve security. Network icon is not displayed... network connected to your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the option for the latest software. The driver must change the SSID or network keys used in their routers or access points on a secure network...
... network, such as a network in the search box. 4. If the WLAN device you are alphanumeric codes that you configure the WLAN, the software driver is protected by security. You must have the current codes to make a connection on a regular basis to improve security. Network icon is not displayed... network connected to your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the option for the latest software. The driver must change the SSID or network keys used in their routers or access points on a secure network...
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...file to your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the information provided with instant messaging programs ● Stream radio programs (select models only) or receive FM radio signals ... WARNING! To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the...
...file to your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the information provided with instant messaging programs ● Stream radio programs (select models only) or receive FM radio signals ... WARNING! To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the...
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Remove the security screw from the optical drive bay. 50 Chapter 4 Multimedia NOTE: A screw driver may be necessary to loosen the bracket holding the optical drive after the security screw is removed. 9. 8. Remove the optical drive from the optical drive.
Remove the security screw from the optical drive bay. 50 Chapter 4 Multimedia NOTE: A screw driver may be necessary to loosen the bracket holding the optical drive after the security screw is removed. 9. 8. Remove the optical drive from the optical drive.
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... next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this device. Troubleshooting 55 Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The ... area, click Device Manager. 3. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Windows scans your system for hardware changes. If you troubleshoot issues...
... next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this device. Troubleshooting 55 Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The ... area, click Device Manager. 3. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Windows scans your system for hardware changes. If you troubleshoot issues...
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.... Select High Color (16 bit), if this guide, go to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this setting is not visible on a blank area of the computer desktop, and select Screen resolution...
.... Select High Color (16 bit), if this guide, go to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this setting is not visible on a blank area of the computer desktop, and select Screen resolution...
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.... Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Windows scans your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. 58 Chapter 4 Multimedia Then in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Repeat for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Try running your program again. In the Device Manager...
.... Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Windows scans your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. 58 Chapter 4 Multimedia Then in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Repeat for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Try running your program again. In the Device Manager...