Modem and Local Area Network - Windows 7
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Index C cable LAN 8 modem 2 country-specific modem cable adapter 3 L local area network (LAN) cable required 8 connecting cable 8 M modem cable connecting 2 country-specific cable adapter 3 noise suppression circuitry 1 modem software setting/adding location 4 travel connection problems 6 N network cable connecting 8 noise suppression circuitry 8 noise suppression circuitry modem cable 1 network cable 8 T troubleshooting modem 6 W wireless network (WLAN) 8 Index 9
Index C cable LAN 8 modem 2 country-specific modem cable adapter 3 L local area network (LAN) cable required 8 connecting cable 8 M modem cable connecting 2 country-specific cable adapter 3 noise suppression circuitry 1 modem software setting/adding location 4 travel connection problems 6 N network cable connecting 8 noise suppression circuitry 8 noise suppression circuitry modem cable 1 network cable 8 T troubleshooting modem 6 W wireless network (WLAN) 8 Index 9
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site are explained in compressed files called SoftPaqs. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to improve the ... the updates on the computer. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer is stored on the HP Web site. You may be prompted for your computer model, product category, and series or family. Install the updates. 1 NOTE: Windows...
To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site are explained in compressed files called SoftPaqs. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to improve the ... the updates on the computer. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer is stored on the HP Web site. You may be prompted for your computer model, product category, and series or family. Install the updates. 1 NOTE: Windows...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...and network status icons 2 Using the wireless controls ...3 Using the wireless button ...4 Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only 5 Using HP Connection Manager (select models only 6 Using operating system controls ...7 2 Using a WLAN Setting up a WLAN ...9 Protecting your WLAN ... Roaming to another network ...12 3 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) Inserting a SIM ...14 Removing a SIM ...15 4 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS 17 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a WLAN...
...and network status icons 2 Using the wireless controls ...3 Using the wireless button ...4 Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only 5 Using HP Connection Manager (select models only 6 Using operating system controls ...7 2 Using a WLAN Setting up a WLAN ...9 Protecting your WLAN ... Roaming to another network ...12 3 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) Inserting a SIM ...14 Removing a SIM ...15 4 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS 17 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a WLAN...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. Before working your network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network ... feature list on the side of possible solutions to your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to use. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device...
5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. Before working your network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network ... feature list on the side of possible solutions to your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to use. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you...
... a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... and select the network you wish to one of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your network device and attempts to reconnect to repair. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there...
... and select the network you wish to one of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your network device and attempts to reconnect to repair. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... to identify your computer to the network. ● For a network connected to do so. You must have previously connected to save these settings. 22 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Current network security codes are unavailable If you are prompted for instructions on setting up the same codes on a secure network.
... to identify your computer to the network. ● For a network connected to do so. You must have previously connected to save these settings. 22 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Current network security codes are unavailable If you are prompted for instructions on setting up the same codes on a secure network.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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Cannot connect to the wireless router If you are trying to connect to the wireless router and are unsuccessful, reset the wireless router by removing power from the router for 10 to a WLAN, restart the wireless router. If the computer still cannot make a connection to 15 seconds. For details, refer to the router manufacturer's instructions. 24 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems
Cannot connect to the wireless router If you are trying to connect to the wireless router and are unsuccessful, reset the wireless router by removing power from the router for 10 to a WLAN, restart the wireless router. If the computer still cannot make a connection to 15 seconds. For details, refer to the router manufacturer's instructions. 24 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... 16 C connecting to a WLAN 11 Connection Manager icon 2 corporate WLAN connection 11 E encryption 10 F firewall 10 H HP Connection Manager software 6 HP Mobile Broadband Module 13, 14 I icons Connection Manager 2 network 2, 21 wired network 2 wireless 2 interference, minimizing 23 ...public WLAN connection 11 WWAN device 13 S security, wireless 10 setup of WLAN 9 SIM inserting 14 removing 15 software HP Connection Manager 6 Wireless Assistant 5 T troubleshooting 18 W Wireless Assistant software 3, 5 wireless button 3 wireless controls button 3 Connection Manager software 3 operating system 3 ...
... 16 C connecting to a WLAN 11 Connection Manager icon 2 corporate WLAN connection 11 E encryption 10 F firewall 10 H HP Connection Manager software 6 HP Mobile Broadband Module 13, 14 I icons Connection Manager 2 network 2, 21 wired network 2 wireless 2 interference, minimizing 23 ...public WLAN connection 11 WWAN device 13 S security, wireless 10 setup of WLAN 9 SIM inserting 14 removing 15 software HP Connection Manager 6 Wireless Assistant 5 T troubleshooting 18 W Wireless Assistant software 3, 5 wireless button 3 wireless controls button 3 Connection Manager software 3 operating system 3 ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... "burning" a CD or DVD ...7 Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD 8 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...9 Using Disk Cleanup ...9 4 Replacing the hard drive 5 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 13 The computer does not detect the optical drive 14 A disc does... automatically ...16 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 16 A device driver must be reinstalled ...17 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 17 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 18 Index ...19 iii
... "burning" a CD or DVD ...7 Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD 8 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...9 Using Disk Cleanup ...9 4 Replacing the hard drive 5 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 13 The computer does not detect the optical drive 14 A disc does... automatically ...16 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 16 A device driver must be reinstalled ...17 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 17 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 18 Index ...19 iii
Drives - Windows 7
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... the release access in the front bezel of a CD or DVD 13 The optical disc tray does not open for removal of the drive. 2. 5 Troubleshooting The "Troubleshooting" sections describe several common issues and resolutions. The optical disc tray does not open for removal of the disc. Hold the disc by gently pressing...
... the release access in the front bezel of a CD or DVD 13 The optical disc tray does not open for removal of the drive. 2. 5 Troubleshooting The "Troubleshooting" sections describe several common issues and resolutions. The optical disc tray does not open for removal of the disc. Hold the disc by gently pressing...
Drives - Windows 7
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...optical drive If the computer does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. Look for installed hardware ...list to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for this device. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to...
...optical drive If the computer does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. Look for installed hardware ...list to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for this device. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to...
Drives - Windows 7
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... AutoPlay for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Select Start > Default Programs > Change AutoPlay settings. 2.
... AutoPlay for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Select Start > Default Programs > Change AutoPlay settings. 2.
Drives - Windows 7
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... check for updates. 3. If prompted to do so, restart your computer. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click Download only to save the file to your hard drive. To use Windows Update: 1. Click Check for updates. 2. Follow the on your computer.
... check for updates. 3. If prompted to do so, restart your computer. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click Download only to save the file to your hard drive. To use Windows Update: 1. Click Check for updates. 2. Follow the on your computer.
Drives - Windows 7
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... B Blu-ray disc 5 C CD burning 7, 16 copying 7 playing 5 removing 8 CD drive 3 CD, drive 2 copyright warning 6 D device drivers HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive... 8 using 3, 4 optical drive identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 T troubleshooting burning discs 16 device driver 17 disc play 15, 16 HP device drivers 17 optical disc tray 13 optical drive detection 14 Windows drivers 18 Index 19
... B Blu-ray disc 5 C CD burning 7, 16 copying 7 playing 5 removing 8 CD drive 3 CD, drive 2 copyright warning 6 D device drivers HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive... 8 using 3, 4 optical drive identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 T troubleshooting burning discs 16 device driver 17 disc play 15, 16 HP device drivers 17 optical disc tray 13 optical drive detection 14 Windows drivers 18 Index 19
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... and series name, serial number (s/n), and product number (p/n) of your computer. You may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of Authenticity: Contains the Windows® Product Key. The regulatory... only): Provides the serial number of your computer. An optional device may need this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your HP Mobile Broadband Module. 3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you contact...
... and series name, serial number (s/n), and product number (p/n) of your computer. You may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of Authenticity: Contains the Windows® Product Key. The regulatory... only): Provides the serial number of your computer. An optional device may need this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your HP Mobile Broadband Module. 3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you contact...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... about using your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to display information about your computer ● Checkups for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to support specialists Opening the Print Options window (fn+f2) Press fn+f2 to open the Print...
... about using your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to display information about your computer ● Checkups for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to support specialists Opening the Print Options window (fn+f2) Press fn+f2 to open the Print...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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Adjusting webcam properties ...21 7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 22 The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 A disc does not play ...23 A disc does not play automatically ...24 A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically 24 A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 25 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 26 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 26 Index ...27 iv
Adjusting webcam properties ...21 7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 22 The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 A disc does not play ...23 A disc does not play automatically ...24 A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically 24 A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 25 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 26 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 26 Index ...27 iv
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... while lifting the outer edges of the disc. Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in a protective case. 22 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Close the disc tray and place the disc in the front bezel of a CD or DVD 1. NOTE: If the tray is released, and then pull... out the tray (2) until the disc tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it stops. 3. 7 Troubleshooting The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions. Hold the disc by gently pressing down on the paper clip until it . 4. The optical disc...
... while lifting the outer edges of the disc. Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in a protective case. 22 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Close the disc tray and place the disc in the front bezel of a CD or DVD 1. NOTE: If the tray is released, and then pull... out the tray (2) until the disc tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it stops. 3. 7 Troubleshooting The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions. Hold the disc by gently pressing down on the paper clip until it . 4. The optical disc...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... a CD or a DVD. ● Log off the Internet before playing the disc. If you want to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for scratches. After you troubleshoot issues. -Click the Driver tab to continue. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device...
... a CD or a DVD. ● Log off the Internet before playing the disc. If you want to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for scratches. After you troubleshoot issues. -Click the Driver tab to continue. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device...