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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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... installed, and one or more network devices are turned off by the wireless action key [f12] or HP Wireless Assistant). Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all of the wireless devices on the computer and ...these features: ● The wireless action key (f12) ● HP Wireless Assistant software ● Operating system controls Using the wireless action key The computer has a wireless action key (f12), one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no wireless connections are ...
... installed, and one or more network devices are turned off by the wireless action key [f12] or HP Wireless Assistant). Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all of the wireless devices on the computer and ...these features: ● The wireless action key (f12) ● HP Wireless Assistant software ● Operating system controls Using the wireless action key The computer has a wireless action key (f12), one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no wireless connections are ...
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...Support. 20 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Identify the WLAN device from other devices. You may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for the WLAN device is properly... that does not connect to use. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you want to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. If wireless networking...
...Support. 20 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Identify the WLAN device from other devices. You may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for the WLAN device is properly... that does not connect to use. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you want to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. If wireless networking...
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...taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your network device and attempts to reconnect to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The SSID and network key are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer,... connecting to make a connection on -screen instructions. Click Troubleshoot problems, and then select the network you are prompted for software and driver downloads, and then enter your country or region. 3. Select your computer model number in your computer accordingly. Current network security codes ...
...taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your network device and attempts to reconnect to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The SSID and network key are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer,... connecting to make a connection on -screen instructions. Click Troubleshoot problems, and then select the network you are prompted for software and driver downloads, and then enter your country or region. 3. Select your computer model number in your computer accordingly. Current network security codes ...
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... use a variety of the computer, follow these steps: 1. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and then click the Test button. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Open Windows Media Player...) or receive FM radio signals. ● Create or "burn" audio CDs. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Checking your desktop. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone.
... use a variety of the computer, follow these steps: 1. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and then click the Test button. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Open Windows Media Player...) or receive FM radio signals. ● Create or "burn" audio CDs. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Checking your desktop. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone.
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Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Press in gently on the paper clip until the disc tray is not fully ... drive bezel to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out the tray (2) until it . 3. Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 Insert the end of the disc. Close the disc tray, and then place the disc in the front bezel of a CD, DVD, or...
Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Press in gently on the paper clip until the disc tray is not fully ... drive bezel to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out the tray (2) until it . 3. Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 Insert the end of the disc. Close the disc tray, and then place the disc in the front bezel of a CD, DVD, or...
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... printer, scanner, camera, or handheld device. Specify a primary display and a secondary display. CyberLink PowerDVD is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. b. Right-click on an external display 1. To get information about a... drive. 2. Configure the monitor settings to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. NOTE: When using the right kind of driver you are copying a disc, save the information on ). 4. Remove any other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep and Hibernation....
... printer, scanner, camera, or handheld device. Specify a primary display and a secondary display. CyberLink PowerDVD is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. b. Right-click on an external display 1. To get information about a... drive. 2. Configure the monitor settings to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. NOTE: When using the right kind of driver you are copying a disc, save the information on ). 4. Remove any other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep and Hibernation....
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...files, and then continue with the restart. 6. When the list of the device. 76 Chapter 6 Drives Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your hard drive. If you may need to do this, click Download only to save all open a window containing additional information....file was stored, and then double-click the file to your device. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www...
...files, and then continue with the restart. 6. When the list of the device. 76 Chapter 6 Drives Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your hard drive. If you may need to do this, click Download only to save all open a window containing additional information....file was stored, and then double-click the file to your device. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www...
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To use Windows Update: 1. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be set to enter settings before you can check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Check for updates. 3.
To use Windows Update: 1. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be set to enter settings before you can check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. 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. A USB drive can be sure that the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. To...
...-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. A USB drive can be sure that the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. To...
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... port. To add more information about device-specific software, refer to the manufacturer's instructions. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. Some USB devices may require additional support software, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. Connecting a USB...
... port. To add more information about device-specific software, refer to the manufacturer's instructions. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. Some USB devices may require additional support software, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. Connecting a USB...
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...the list of the device. Click your operating system. 5. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of... drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. If you may be able to your computer after the installation is ...
...the list of the device. Click your operating system. 5. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of... drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. If you may be able to your computer after the installation is ...
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... recover your most current backup. Recovery discs have been included for safeguarding your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you with the following tasks for computers that...
... recover your most current backup. Recovery discs have been included for safeguarding your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you with the following tasks for computers that...
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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...
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... label 12 wireless certification labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 75 disc play 74 drive and device driver problems 73 DVD movie play 74 external display 75 HP device drivers 76 modem 26 optical disc tray 73 Windows device drivers 77 wireless connection problems 20 turning off the computer 63 U unresponsive system 63 USB cable...
... label 12 wireless certification labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 75 disc play 74 drive and device driver problems 73 DVD movie play 74 external display 75 HP device drivers 76 modem 26 optical disc tray 73 Windows device drivers 77 wireless connection problems 20 turning off the computer 63 U unresponsive system 63 USB cable...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI 5 HP 3D Drive 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...
... Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI 5 HP 3D Drive 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...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... data! NO Extensive/Long Diagnostic Test will run YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? 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 Run F2 Quick/Short Diagnostic Test Try reseating drive...
... data! NO Extensive/Long Diagnostic Test will run YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? 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 Run F2 Quick/Short Diagnostic Test Try reseating drive...
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... drives, but it does not harm or in either of damage. There are new firmware updates for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support-drivers.html Note: The 3D Drive Guard is not needed for operational shock is greatest when the notebook is being moved. Note: The diagnostics... may be found at any newer HDD firmware updates or other HDD related product drivers for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support-drivers.html Page 5 See the UEFI section below to reduce the risk of the tests, the process halts and a Failure...
... drives, but it does not harm or in either of damage. There are new firmware updates for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support-drivers.html Note: The 3D Drive Guard is not needed for operational shock is greatest when the notebook is being moved. Note: The diagnostics... may be found at any newer HDD firmware updates or other HDD related product drivers for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support-drivers.html Page 5 See the UEFI section below to reduce the risk of the tests, the process halts and a Failure...
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...with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. To download the latest version of the Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Installing SATA drivers SATA Native Mode is a storage interface technology that provides up to address known issues. Updates ... include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to SATA AHCI mode Using Sysprep with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Page 6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that could...
...with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. To download the latest version of the Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Installing SATA drivers SATA Native Mode is a storage interface technology that provides up to address known issues. Updates ... include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to SATA AHCI mode Using Sysprep with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Page 6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that could...