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...-001 User Guides HP is subject to date with your computer. They are set forth in Help and Support. Windows Users Looking 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. You can find them on your computer. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Subscription Services for more user guides? As part ...
...-001 User Guides HP is subject to date with your computer. They are set forth in Help and Support. Windows Users Looking 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. You can find them on your computer. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Subscription Services for more user guides? As part ...
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..., on disc, or on the computer Most software, including the operating system, is connected to install the device and any required drivers. When the installation wizard opens, follow the on the computer as soon as an optional printer, follow these steps: 1. Many ...software manufacturer's instructions, which may have been released since the computer left the factory. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. Updating the software installed on the manufacturer's Web site. Installing additional hardware and software Installing hardware To install...
..., on disc, or on the computer Most software, including the operating system, is connected to install the device and any required drivers. When the installation wizard opens, follow the on the computer as soon as an optional printer, follow these steps: 1. Many ...software manufacturer's instructions, which may have been released since the computer left the factory. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. Updating the software installed on the manufacturer's Web site. Installing additional hardware and software Installing hardware To install...
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... operating system. ■ Be sure that the wireless device is not working as expected, follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are using the computer. Å WARNING: To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950). ✎ The fan in...
... operating system. ■ Be sure that the wireless device is not working as expected, follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are using the computer. Å WARNING: To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950). ✎ The fan in...
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... of only one set of recovery discs ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you can exit the program before creating recovery discs: ■ You will be sure that you... following guidelines before you have a much higher capacity than CDs. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you with the Recovery Manager software. ■ The computer must be connected to AC power...
... of only one set of recovery discs ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you can exit the program before creating recovery discs: ■ You will be sure that you... following guidelines before you have a much higher capacity than CDs. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you with the Recovery Manager software. ■ The computer must be connected to AC power...
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... 14 P performing a recovery 21 posture 5 power cord 5 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 17, 21 regulatory...
... 14 P performing a recovery 21 posture 5 power cord 5 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 17, 21 regulatory...
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...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... Test will run YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? Does Operating System recognize drive? NO Verify Intel Matrix Storage and 3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on image and latest firmware for replacement Is drive recognized by the Diagnostics? YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? slow performance...
... Test will run YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? Does Operating System recognize drive? NO Verify Intel Matrix Storage and 3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on image and latest firmware for replacement Is drive recognized by the Diagnostics? YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? slow performance...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...country/us /en/support.html To launch the UEFI diagnostics, select the f2 function key when booting up the system. Download the latest HP 3D Drive Guard driver under the Solutions section from the integrated accelerometer, and protects the hard drive (HDD) by pressing the Esc key. There are new ...cause the drive to select the f2 function key when booting up the system. Download and install any time by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for SSD drives, but it does not harm or in either of damage.
...country/us /en/support.html To launch the UEFI diagnostics, select the f2 function key when booting up the system. Download the latest HP 3D Drive Guard driver under the Solutions section from the integrated accelerometer, and protects the hard drive (HDD) by pressing the Esc key. There are new ...cause the drive to select the f2 function key when booting up the system. Download and install any time by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for SSD drives, but it does not harm or in either of damage.
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... or NATIVE mode Adding SATA drivers using WinPE can be located at the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that ...are released to address known issues. The latest device driver versions address multiple known ...
... or NATIVE mode Adding SATA drivers using WinPE can be located at the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that ...are released to address known issues. The latest device driver versions address multiple known ...
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...notebook with applications that execute primarily from Symantec. Please refer to the Maintenance and Service guide for your computer. Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our management console portfolio. As a result, movement of time. Care and Maintenance Measures Preparing...turn off when it is being used 512-byte sectors; If an OS that do not have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for the latest releases. Install and maintain a virus protection program to prevent failures due to viruses. ...
...notebook with applications that execute primarily from Symantec. Please refer to the Maintenance and Service guide for your computer. Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our management console portfolio. As a result, movement of time. Care and Maintenance Measures Preparing...turn off when it is being used 512-byte sectors; If an OS that do not have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for the latest releases. Install and maintain a virus protection program to prevent failures due to viruses. ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... 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 and exiting Sleep 58...
... 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 and exiting Sleep 58...
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... menu 95 Diagnostics menu ...95 11 Software updates ...96 Updating 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...
... menu 95 Diagnostics menu ...95 11 Software updates ...96 Updating 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...
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... wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are connected to a wireless network....at least one wireless device is on . Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are connected to a wired network. Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on . Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless...
... wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are connected to a wireless network....at least one wireless device is on . Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are connected to a wired network. Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on . Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless...
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... on configuring and using Bluetooth devices, refer to improve the security of your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with Bluetooth as a host and using the Bluetooth network. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 19 Before working your permission...phones, printers, cameras, and PDAs. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) HP does not recommend setting up a personal area network (PAN) of Bluetooth is not listed in synchronizing information transfers between your computer: NOTE...
... on configuring and using Bluetooth devices, refer to improve the security of your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with Bluetooth as a host and using the Bluetooth network. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 19 Before working your permission...phones, printers, cameras, and PDAs. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) HP does not recommend setting up a personal area network (PAN) of Bluetooth is not listed in synchronizing information transfers between your computer: NOTE...
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... no WLAN device is listed, either missing or corrupted. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your Web browser and go to repair. Click the option for your computer from the Network adapters list. Click..., consult the manufacturer's Web site for the WLAN device is protected by security. The driver must have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the latest software. NOTE: If the WLAN device you wish to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. You must be displayed. 3. Cannot connect to a WLAN, the ...
... no WLAN device is listed, either missing or corrupted. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your Web browser and go to repair. Click the option for your computer from the Network adapters list. Click..., consult the manufacturer's Web site for the WLAN device is protected by security. The driver must have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the latest software. NOTE: If the WLAN device you wish to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. You must be displayed. 3. Cannot connect to a WLAN, the ...
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... headset. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on your desktop. 3. 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 the... information provided with the device. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. For additional safety information, refer to use...
... headset. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on your desktop. 3. 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 the... information provided with the device. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. For additional safety information, refer to use...
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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. 48 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. 48 Chapter 4 Multimedia
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... In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Then in the Device Manager... utility. 1. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to help you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is listed in the System area, click...
... In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Then in the Device Manager... utility. 1. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to help you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is listed in the System area, click...
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... of the computer desktop, and select Screen resolution. 2. See the section "Selecting the right disc", for 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 desktop: 1. Configure the monitor settings to...
... of the computer desktop, and select Screen resolution. 2. See the section "Selecting the right disc", for 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 desktop: 1. Configure the monitor settings to...
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..., if necessary, and then verify that you want to uninstall and then reinstall (for any devices requiring drivers. Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Then in the following sections. 56 Chapter 4 Multimedia NOTE: If you are once again listed....optical drive. 2. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. CyberLink PowerDVD is installed on ). 4. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. In...
..., if necessary, and then verify that you want to uninstall and then reinstall (for any devices requiring drivers. Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Then in the following sections. 56 Chapter 4 Multimedia NOTE: If you are once again listed....optical drive. 2. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. CyberLink PowerDVD is installed on ). 4. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. In...