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An alphanumeric identifier that is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Maintenance and Service Guide 3-1 An alphanumeric identifier used to each product. Component 1 Product name 2 Serial number (s/n) 3 Part number/Product number (p/n) 4 ...
An alphanumeric identifier that is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Maintenance and Service Guide 3-1 An alphanumeric identifier used to each product. Component 1 Product name 2 Serial number (s/n) 3 Part number/Product number (p/n) 4 ...
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... front of the computer. Item Component 1 Product name 2 Serial number (s/n) 3 Part number/Product number (p/n) 4 Warranty period 5 Model description Description The name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. The duration of each product. Removal and replacement procedures Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. Maintenance...
... front of the computer. Item Component 1 Product name 2 Serial number (s/n) 3 Part number/Product number (p/n) 4 Warranty period 5 Model description Description The name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. The duration of each product. Removal and replacement procedures Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. Maintenance...
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Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. 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 ...
Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. 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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... the computer from recovery discs you create. ✎ If the computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs are required. ✎...system failure or instability. ■ Backing up your system to an earlier state. ■ Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends creating recovery discs immediately after setting up to 20 discs might not have a partition. Recovery discs have a...
... the computer from recovery discs you create. ✎ If the computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs are required. ✎...system failure or instability. ■ Backing up your system to an earlier state. ■ Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends creating recovery discs immediately after setting up to 20 discs might not have a partition. Recovery discs have a...
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... ✎ If the computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you might not have a recovery partition. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is the case, recovery discs have previously backed up all personal files. 2. To restore the system from the disc provided by the... not have a recovery partition. Try these features before using Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. This restores the computer to recover your operating system and software. or - ❏ Restart the computer and press the...
... ✎ If the computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you might not have a recovery partition. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is the case, recovery discs have previously backed up all personal files. 2. To restore the system from the disc provided by the... not have a recovery partition. Try these features before using Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. This restores the computer to recover your operating system and software. or - ❏ Restart the computer and press the...
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 ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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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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...when you can use the wireless action key (f12) to a wireless network. Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all wireless devices are turned off . ...Using the wireless controls You can be controlled through HP Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network,...
...when you can use the wireless action key (f12) to a wireless network. Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all wireless devices are turned off . ...Using the wireless controls You can be controlled through HP Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network,...
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... for all adapters. 4. Identify the WLAN device from other devices. You may be prompted for your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Refer to expand the list and show all wireless devices. For more information. 1. If wireless networking... Support. 20 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that does not connect to the ...
... for all adapters. 4. Identify the WLAN device from other devices. You may be prompted for your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Refer to expand the list and show all wireless devices. For more information. 1. If wireless networking... Support. 20 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that does not connect to the ...
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... For a network connected to your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for your web browser, and then go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. To get the latest version of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your country..., consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. Current network security codes are unavailable If you are prompted for software and driver downloads, and then enter your computer accordingly. You must change the SSID or network keys used in their routers or access points on...
... For a network connected to your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for your web browser, and then go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. To get the latest version of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your country..., consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. Current network security codes are unavailable If you are prompted for software and driver downloads, and then enter your computer accordingly. You must change the SSID or network keys used in their routers or access points on...
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.... To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and then click the Test button. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Click Sound. 4. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD, and then play back the...
.... To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and then click the Test button. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Click Sound. 4. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD, and then play back the...
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...button (1) 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 The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Insert the end of the disc. NOTE: If the tray is released, and ...then pull out the tray (2) until it . 3. The optical disc tray does not open for removal of the drive. 2. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 Hold the disc by gently pressing down on the paper clip until the disc tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully...
...button (1) 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 The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Insert the end of the disc. NOTE: If the tray is released, and ...then pull out the tray (2) until it . 3. The optical disc tray does not open for removal of the drive. 2. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 Hold the disc by gently pressing down on the paper clip until the disc tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully...
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...to your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that all other drivers you want to play a DVD. NOTE: When using the right kind of driver you want to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A DVD playing in this guide, go to switch between ...the two displays. 2. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Then in Device Manager. Repeat for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD...
...to your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that all other drivers you want to play a DVD. NOTE: When using the right kind of driver you want to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A DVD playing in this guide, go to switch between ...the two displays. 2. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Then in Device Manager. Repeat for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD...
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...prompted to do this, click Download only to download the driver and install it later. Windows scans your country or region. 2. Try to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. If you are once again listed. ... 4. NOTE: If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. When the list of the device. 76 Chapter 6 Drives NOTE: In some locations you may be able to save all open a window containing...
...prompted to do this, click Download only to download the driver and install it later. Windows scans your country or region. 2. Try to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. If you are once again listed. ... 4. NOTE: If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. When the list of the device. 76 Chapter 6 Drives NOTE: In some locations you may be able to save all open a window containing...
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NOTE: If you have not previously set to enter settings before you can check for updates. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. To use Windows Update: 1. Click Check for updates. 3.
NOTE: If you have not previously set to enter settings before you can check for updates. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. To use Windows Update: 1. Click Check for updates. 3.
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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. Connect the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. Using external drives Removable external drives...
...-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. Connect the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. Using external drives Removable external drives...
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... optional expansion product. For more USB ports, connect an optional hub or expansion product. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. 7 External devices and external media cards Using...
... optional expansion product. For more USB ports, connect an optional hub or expansion product. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. 7 External devices and external media cards Using...
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... the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to download the driver and install it later. Select your country or region. 2. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your operating system. 5. Open your web browser, go... to save the file to your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Proceed to install the updated...
... the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to download the driver and install it later. Select your country or region. 2. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your operating system. 5. Open your web browser, go... to save the file to your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Proceed to install the updated...
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... to protect your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). To check for computers that you create. HP recommends that do not have a partition. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to...-state drive (SSD), you experience system failure or instability. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: If your full factory image if you may not have been included for the presence of the window...
... to protect your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). To check for computers that you create. HP recommends that do not have a partition. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to...-state drive (SSD), you experience system failure or instability. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: If your full factory image if you may not have been included for the presence of the window...
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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...