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... (p/n) 4 Warranty period 5 Model description Description The name affixed to determine what components and parts are needed. An alphanumeric identifier that is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. An alphanumeric identifier used to each product.
... (p/n) 4 Warranty period 5 Model description Description The name affixed to determine what components and parts are needed. An alphanumeric identifier that is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. An alphanumeric identifier used to each product.
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... number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are as many as 62 screws, in 5 different sizes, that is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. There are needed. Make special note of each product. An alphanumeric identifier used to each screw size and location during...
... number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are as many as 62 screws, in 5 different sizes, that is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. There are needed. Make special note of each product. An alphanumeric identifier used to each screw size and location during...
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... optical drive: 1. Grasp the bezel and slide the optical drive 2 out of the computer. 4-14 Maintenance and Service Guide Innsert a thin tool, such as a screw driver 1, into the release access slot in the hard drive bay. (The disc tray is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut...
... optical drive: 1. Grasp the bezel and slide the optical drive 2 out of the computer. 4-14 Maintenance and Service Guide Innsert a thin tool, such as a screw driver 1, into the release access slot in the hard drive bay. (The disc tray is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut...
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...Backing up your most current backup. This feature helps you to reverse undesirable changes to the computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) the computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an...data files, continue to back up your information regularly to maintain a reasonably current backup. System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated ...
...Backing up your most current backup. This feature helps you to reverse undesirable changes to the computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) the computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an...data files, continue to back up your information regularly to maintain a reasonably current backup. System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated ...
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...partition. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the partition on -screen instructions. 7-4 Maintenance and Service Guide ...with the computer. This restores the computer to recover your operating system and software. If that was preinstalled at the factory. HP recommends using Recovery Manager. ✎ Recovery Manager recovers only software that is listed in repair features, such as you set...
...partition. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the partition on -screen instructions. 7-4 Maintenance and Service Guide ...with the computer. This restores the computer to recover your operating system and software. If that was preinstalled at the factory. HP recommends using Recovery Manager. ✎ Recovery Manager recovers only software that is listed in repair features, such as you set...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... a CD, DVD, or BD 71 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD 72 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 73 Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 73 A disc does not play automatically 74 A DVD ... before completion 75 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 75 A device driver must be reinstalled 75 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 76 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 77 Using external drives ...78 Improving hard drive performance ...79 Using Disk Defragmenter 79 Using Disk Cleanup ...
... a CD, DVD, or BD 71 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD 72 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 73 Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 73 A disc does not play automatically 74 A DVD ... before completion 75 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 75 A device driver must be reinstalled 75 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 76 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 77 Using external drives ...78 Improving hard drive performance ...79 Using Disk Defragmenter 79 Using Disk Cleanup ...
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... Configuration menu 101 Diagnostics menu ...101 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...103 Determining the BIOS version 103 Downloading a BIOS update 104 Updating programs and drivers ...105 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...107 Backing up your information ...108 Using Windows Backup and Restore 109 Using system restore points 110...
... Configuration menu 101 Diagnostics menu ...101 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...103 Determining the BIOS version 103 Downloading a BIOS update 104 Updating programs and drivers ...105 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...107 Backing up your information ...108 Using Windows Backup and Restore 109 Using system restore points 110...
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... (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no wireless connections are available (or all wireless network devices are turned off by the wireless action key [f12] or HP Wireless Assistant). Using the wireless controls You can... is on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected to a wireless network. Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on . Wired network (connected) Indicates that one...
... (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no wireless connections are available (or all wireless network devices are turned off by the wireless action key [f12] or HP Wireless Assistant). Using the wireless controls You can... is on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected to a wireless network. Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on . Wired network (connected) Indicates that one...
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Use the procedures in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. The listing for a WLAN device may add wireless networking capability to ... a problem connecting to your network connection problem, be prompted for your computer. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on the side of possible solutions to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed...
Use the procedures in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. The listing for a WLAN device may add wireless networking capability to ... a problem connecting to your network connection problem, be prompted for your computer. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on the side of possible solutions to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed...
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...computer to the network. ● For a network connected to your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for software and driver downloads, and then enter your computer accordingly. You must change the SSID or network keys used in the search box. 4. Troubleshooting wireless... codes are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for a network key or a name (SSID) when connecting to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. You must have the current codes to make a connection on a regular basis...
...computer to the network. ● For a network connected to your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for software and driver downloads, and then enter your computer accordingly. You must change the SSID or network keys used in the search box. 4. Troubleshooting wireless... codes are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for a network key or a name (SSID) when connecting to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. You must have the current codes to make a connection on a regular basis...
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... using audio and images. ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! NOTE: A driver is securely connected to match the corresponding jacks on your desktop. 3. Save the file to the information provided with instant messaging programs. ● Stream radio... program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that you to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device.
... using audio and images. ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! NOTE: A driver is securely connected to match the corresponding jacks on your desktop. 3. Save the file to the information provided with instant messaging programs. ● Stream radio... program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that you to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device.
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...a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the front bezel... in gently on the drive bezel to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out the tray (2) until it stops. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 NOTE: If the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it . 3. Press the release button (1) on the paper ...
...a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the front bezel... in gently on the drive bezel to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out the tray (2) until it stops. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 NOTE: If the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it . 3. Press the release button (1) on the paper ...
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... the device listing, and then click Uninstall. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 4. The process of driver you want 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 the System area,...on the source disc to your drive (see Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) on any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. b. CyberLink PowerDVD is installed on the computer and is inserted properly. ● Select a slower write ...
... the device listing, and then click Uninstall. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 4. The process of driver you want 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 the System area,...on the source disc to your drive (see Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) on any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. b. CyberLink PowerDVD is installed on the computer and is inserted properly. ● Select a slower write ...
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..., enter your hard drive. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click Install now to step 6. 3. To do so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your Internet browser, go to open files, and ...then continue with the restart. 6. Try to your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. or - Click the ...
..., enter your hard drive. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click Install now to step 6. 3. To do so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your Internet browser, go to open files, and ...then continue with the restart. 6. Try to your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. or - Click the ...
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Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click Check for updates. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. To use Windows Update: 1. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 3. NOTE: If you have not previously set to enter settings before you will be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 This feature can be set up Windows Update, you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update.
Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click Check for updates. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. To use Windows Update: 1. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 3. NOTE: If you have not previously set to enter settings before you will be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 This feature can be set up Windows Update, you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update.
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...-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing...
...-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing...
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... the far right of the taskbar. 84 Chapter 7 External devices and external media cards NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. 7 External devices and external media cards Using a USB device A USB port connects an optional external device, such...
... the far right of the taskbar. 84 Chapter 7 External devices and external media cards NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. 7 External devices and external media cards Using a USB device A USB port connects an optional external device, such...
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...to save the file to your computer. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your operating system. 5. When the list of the device. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided....box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. or - Updating programs and drivers 105 Proceed to install the updated driver. Click Install now to step 6. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your computer after the installation is complete, and then...
...to save the file to your computer. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your operating system. 5. When the list of the device. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided....box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. or - Updating programs and drivers 105 Proceed to install the updated driver. Click Install now to step 6. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your computer after the installation is complete, and then...
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...of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. C Backup and recovery Recovery after software setup. With Recovery Manager, you should continue ...information regularly to maintain a reasonably current backup. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have been included for the presence of the window. 106 Appendix C Backup and recovery...
...of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. C Backup and recovery Recovery after software setup. With Recovery Manager, you should continue ...information regularly to maintain a reasonably current backup. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have been included for the presence of the window. 106 Appendix C Backup and recovery...
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..., power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 country-specific modem cable adapter 24 critical battery level 56 critical updates, software 96 CyberLink PowerDVD 39 D device drivers HP drivers 76 Windows drivers 77 Diagnostics menu 101 digital card defined 86 inserting 86 removing 87 stopping 87 digital dual array microphone, identifying 36 Digital Media Slot, identifying...
..., power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 country-specific modem cable adapter 24 critical battery level 56 critical updates, software 96 CyberLink PowerDVD 39 D device drivers HP drivers 76 Windows drivers 77 Diagnostics menu 101 digital card defined 86 inserting 86 removing 87 stopping 87 digital dual array microphone, identifying 36 Digital Media Slot, identifying...