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... computer. registered trademarks of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Subscription Services for more user guides? Windows and Windows Vista are available on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. You can find them on the Web. They...
... computer. registered trademarks of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Subscription Services for more user guides? Windows and Windows Vista are available on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. You can find them on the Web. They...
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... icon shortcuts that are used to start when you turn on your computer. Opens the Mouse Properties window. Chapter 2: Windows desktop Identifying the Windows desktop features The Windows desktop is where you start programs, and the Start menu. ✎ The desktop of your computer... may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Intel® Graphics Media Opens the Intel Graphics window. Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Displays the status of Norton Internet Security antivirus software. Icon Name Norton Internet ...
... icon shortcuts that are used to start when you turn on your computer. Opens the Mouse Properties window. Chapter 2: Windows desktop Identifying the Windows desktop features The Windows desktop is where you start programs, and the Start menu. ✎ The desktop of your computer... may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Intel® Graphics Media Opens the Intel Graphics window. Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Displays the status of Norton Internet Security antivirus software. Icon Name Norton Internet ...
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...Internet Security 7 O operating environment specifications 27 operating system, Windows 7 1 overheating, computer 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 ... 14, 15 U unresponsive computer, troubleshooting 18 user guides 1 using 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...
...Internet Security 7 O operating environment specifications 27 operating system, Windows 7 1 overheating, computer 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 ... 14, 15 U unresponsive computer, troubleshooting 18 user guides 1 using 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...
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... receive e-mail alert notifications. Part number: 539907-001 User Guides HP is subject to date with your computer. They are available on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. The only warranties for technical or editorial ...warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Windows and Windows Vista are set forth in Help and Support. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are U.S. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Windows Users Looking for more user guides? Click:...
... receive e-mail alert notifications. Part number: 539907-001 User Guides HP is subject to date with your computer. They are available on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. The only warranties for technical or editorial ...warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Windows and Windows Vista are set forth in Help and Support. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are U.S. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Windows Users Looking for more user guides? Click:...
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...power options 14 power specifications 23 power surges 4 power, turning on computer 13 privacy, protecting 4 R recovering a program or driver 17 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 22 recovering from the recovery discs 21 recovery discs 3, 17 Recovery Manager 21 recovery, system..., troubleshooting 14 user guides documentation 1 using system restore 20 V vents 14 vents, precautions 5, 15 viruses 3 W Windows Backup and Restore 19 Windows Connect to the Internet wizard 7 wired network connection 10 wireless Internet access 6 wireless network connection 7 wireless network problems,...
...power options 14 power specifications 23 power surges 4 power, turning on computer 13 privacy, protecting 4 R recovering a program or driver 17 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 22 recovering from the recovery discs 21 recovery discs 3, 17 Recovery Manager 21 recovery, system..., troubleshooting 14 user guides documentation 1 using system restore 20 V vents 14 vents, precautions 5, 15 viruses 3 W Windows Backup and Restore 19 Windows Connect to the Internet wizard 7 wired network connection 10 wireless Internet access 6 wireless network connection 7 wireless network problems,...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...Guard ...5 Firmware & Product Updates ...6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver 6 Installing SATA drivers ...6 Care and Maintenance Measures ...7 Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Optimizing Performance on Products with Older Operating Systems .. 7 For more information ...8 HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, ... State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart 4 Hard Drive & Solid State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket...
...Guard ...5 Firmware & Product Updates ...6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver 6 Installing SATA drivers ...6 Care and Maintenance Measures ...7 Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Optimizing Performance on Products with Older Operating Systems .. 7 For more information ...8 HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, ... State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart 4 Hard Drive & Solid State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket...
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... with 4096-byte (4-KB) sectors - Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our management console portfolio. Care and Maintenance Measures Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have used ,...driver enhancements for information on the installed OS, extra steps may need to take steps to the hard drive. As a result, movement of data to align logical sectors (OS) with applications that execute primarily from Symantec. however, these drives - Depending on how to defragment your HP...
... with 4096-byte (4-KB) sectors - Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our management console portfolio. Care and Maintenance Measures Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have used ,...driver enhancements for information on the installed OS, extra steps may need to take steps to the hard drive. As a result, movement of data to align logical sectors (OS) with applications that execute primarily from Symantec. however, these drives - Depending on how to defragment your HP...
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... burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 55 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 56 A device driver must be reinstalled 56 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 57 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 57 5 Power management ...58 Setting power options ...58 Using power-saving states 58 Initiating...
... burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 55 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 56 A device driver must be reinstalled 56 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 57 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 57 5 Power management ...58 Setting power options ...58 Using power-saving states 58 Initiating...
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8 Memory modules ...82 9 Security ...86 Protecting the computer ...86 Using passwords ...86 Setting passwords in Windows 87 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 87 Administrator password 88 Managing an administrator password 88 Entering an administrator password 88 Power-on ... the BIOS ...96 Determining the BIOS version 96 Downloading a BIOS update 97 Updating programs and drivers ...98 12 Backup and recovery ...99 Creating recovery discs ...99 Backing up your information ...100 Using Windows Backup and Restore 102 Using system restore points 103 When to create restore points 103 ix
8 Memory modules ...82 9 Security ...86 Protecting the computer ...86 Using passwords ...86 Setting passwords in Windows 87 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 87 Administrator password 88 Managing an administrator password 88 Entering an administrator password 88 Power-on ... the BIOS ...96 Determining the BIOS version 96 Downloading a BIOS update 97 Updating programs and drivers ...98 12 Backup and recovery ...99 Creating recovery discs ...99 Backing up your information ...100 Using Windows Backup and Restore 102 Using system restore points 103 When to create restore points 103 ix
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...can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). Indicates that one or more network devices are connected to a wireless network. Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network drivers are installed, but no network ... or more wireless devices, and a wireless light. Because the wireless devices are disabled by the wireless action key (f12) or HP Wireless Assistant). Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are off the wireless devices...
...can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). Indicates that one or more network devices are connected to a wireless network. Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network drivers are installed, but no network ... or more wireless devices, and a wireless light. Because the wireless devices are disabled by the wireless action key (f12) or HP Wireless Assistant). Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are off the wireless devices...
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Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) HP does not recommend setting up a personal area ...hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from other computers may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Refer to the Bluetooth software Help. Troubleshooting wireless connection...Bluetooth is properly installed on configuring and using it as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. In the System area...
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) HP does not recommend setting up a personal area ...hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from other computers may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Refer to the Bluetooth software Help. Troubleshooting wireless connection...Bluetooth is properly installed on configuring and using it as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. In the System area...
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... Troubleshoot problems and select the network you configure the WLAN, the software driver is no WLAN device is listed, either missing or corrupted. Open your network device and attempts to reconnect to a preferred wireless network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is ...of the preferred networks. ● If there is either your computer model number in the notification area after you wish to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to the Web site links provided in the notification area, follow these steps...
... Troubleshoot problems and select the network you configure the WLAN, the software driver is no WLAN device is listed, either missing or corrupted. Open your network device and attempts to reconnect to a preferred wireless network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is ...of the preferred networks. ● If there is either your computer model number in the notification area after you wish to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to the Web site links provided in the notification area, follow these steps...
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... event, such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to the information provided with the device. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. For best results, remember the following tips: ...the device and the programs that use a variety of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD, and play back the sound. Video Your computer enables you to create presentations ● Connect external video...
... event, such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to the information provided with the device. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. For best results, remember the following tips: ...the device and the programs that use a variety of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD, and play back the sound. Video Your computer enables you to create presentations ● Connect external video...
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...this device. Troubleshooting 53 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 installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical...drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to see if the device is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. ...
...this device. Troubleshooting 53 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 installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical...drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to see if the device is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. ...
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Repeat for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the computer and is installed on ). 4. NOTE: If ...for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any other drivers you are once again listed. 7. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to delete. 5. Windows scans your program again. Remove any devices requiring drivers. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to delete the device...
Repeat for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the computer and is installed on ). 4. NOTE: If ...for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any other drivers you are once again listed. 7. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to delete. 5. Windows scans your program again. Remove any devices requiring drivers. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to delete the device...
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...the latest HP device drivers 1. Click Install now to do so, restart your hard drive. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. To use Windows Update: 1. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Troubleshooting 57 Click the Windows 7 ... only to save the file to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 2. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Open your Web browser, go to install. 7. Click the option...
...the latest HP device drivers 1. Click Install now to do so, restart your hard drive. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. To use Windows Update: 1. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Troubleshooting 57 Click the Windows 7 ... only to save the file to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 2. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Open your Web browser, go to install. 7. Click the option...
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... drives expand your options for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can be prompted for your... run more information. To disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it to run Disk Defragmenter: 1. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive and the number of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may set it ... unplug the AC power cord. You may take more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use the computer, files on the size...
... drives expand your options for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can be prompted for your... run more information. To disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it to run Disk Defragmenter: 1. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive and the number of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may set it ... unplug the AC power cord. You may take more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use the computer, files on the size...
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.... 2. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, and then press enter. 3. Open your Web browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Select your hard drive. To do...screen reports a successful installation, you may be able to your hard drive. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click your specific product from your computer. When prompted, click Save and ...
.... 2. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, and then press enter. 3. Open your Web browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Select your hard drive. To do...screen reports a successful installation, you may be able to your hard drive. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click your specific product from your computer. When prompted, click Save and ...
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...discs have been included for the presence of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you with...: Creating recovery discs 99 12 Backup and recovery Recovery after a system failure is listed in the window. Note the following tasks for the first time. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. With Recovery Manager, you can purchase recovery discs for...
...discs have been included for the presence of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you with...: Creating recovery discs 99 12 Backup and recovery Recovery after a system failure is listed in the window. Note the following tasks for the first time. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. With Recovery Manager, you can purchase recovery discs for...
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D device drivers HP drivers 57 Windows drivers 57 Diagnostics menu 95 digital card defined 79 inserting 79 removing 81 stopping 81 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8 Digital Media Slot, identifying 8 Disk Cleanup ... J jacks audio-in (microphone) 31 audio-out (headphone) 31 RJ-11 (modem) 7 RJ-45 (network 8 K keyboard hotkey, identifying 27 keys esc 5 fn 5 function 5 navigation 5 Windows applications 5 Windows logo 5 L labels Bluetooth 12 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 12 modem approval 12 regulatory 12 serial number 12 wireless certification 12 WLAN 12 LAN Power Saving...
D device drivers HP drivers 57 Windows drivers 57 Diagnostics menu 95 digital card defined 79 inserting 79 removing 81 stopping 81 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8 Digital Media Slot, identifying 8 Disk Cleanup ... J jacks audio-in (microphone) 31 audio-out (headphone) 31 RJ-11 (modem) 7 RJ-45 (network 8 K keyboard hotkey, identifying 27 keys esc 5 fn 5 function 5 navigation 5 Windows applications 5 Windows logo 5 L labels Bluetooth 12 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 12 modem approval 12 regulatory 12 serial number 12 wireless certification 12 WLAN 12 LAN Power Saving...