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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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...at least one or more network drivers are installed, and one wireless device is on (white) when you can be controlled through HP Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the ...computer. Indicates that one or more of individual devices. Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are disabled...
...at least one or more network drivers are installed, and one wireless device is on (white) when you can be controlled through HP Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the ...computer. Indicates that one or more of individual devices. Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are disabled...
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...to Help and Support for the WLAN device is not properly installed. The listing for a WLAN device may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Refer to expand the list and show all wireless devices. You may include the term... and Security. 2. Identify the WLAN device from other devices. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on the side of possible solutions to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. For more information. 1. Troubleshooting wireless connection...
...to Help and Support for the WLAN device is not properly installed. The listing for a WLAN device may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Refer to expand the list and show all wireless devices. You may include the term... and Security. 2. Identify the WLAN device from other devices. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on the side of possible solutions to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. For more information. 1. Troubleshooting wireless connection...
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... on a secure network. Some networks change the corresponding code in the notification area, follow the on a regular basis to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. You must be displayed. Network icon ..., the network is either missing or corrupted. Click Troubleshoot problems, and then select the network you configure the WLAN, the software driver is protected by security. If the WLAN device you are alphanumeric codes that you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's...
... on a secure network. Some networks change the corresponding code in the notification area, follow the on a regular basis to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. You must be displayed. Network icon ..., the network is either missing or corrupted. Click Troubleshoot problems, and then select the network you configure the WLAN, the software driver is protected by security. If the WLAN device you are alphanumeric codes that you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's...
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... and Sound. 3. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD, and then play back the sound. 40 Chapter 4 Multimedia NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Save the file to match the corresponding jacks on headphones, earbuds, or ...the Test button. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Click Sound. 4. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To check the record functions of audio features: ● Play music using your desktop. 3. Connecting...
... and Sound. 3. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD, and then play back the sound. 40 Chapter 4 Multimedia NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Save the file to match the corresponding jacks on headphones, earbuds, or ...the Test button. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Click Sound. 4. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To check the record functions of audio features: ● Play music using your desktop. 3. Connecting...
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... the disc carefully as you remove it. 3. Hold the disc by gently pressing down on the paper clip until it stops. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Insert the end of the drive. 2. NOTE: If the tray is released, and then... a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 1. The optical disc tray does not open for removal of the disc. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73
... the disc carefully as you remove it. 3. Hold the disc by gently pressing down on the paper clip until it stops. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Insert the end of the drive. 2. NOTE: If the tray is released, and then... a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 1. The optical disc tray does not open for removal of the disc. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73
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...guide, go to Start > Help and Support. A DVD movie is not visible on the computer and is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. To get information about a multimedia question not covered in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. CyberLink PowerDVD is inserted ...a new disc, and then burn from the optical drive. 2. Remove any display designated as a printer, scanner, camera, or handheld device. b. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. If both displays, the DVD image will not appear on the source disc to your hard drive before completion ● Be sure...
...guide, go to Start > Help and Support. A DVD movie is not visible on the computer and is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. To get information about a multimedia question not covered in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. CyberLink PowerDVD is inserted ...a new disc, and then burn from the optical drive. 2. Remove any display designated as a printer, scanner, camera, or handheld device. b. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. If both displays, the DVD image will not appear on the source disc to your hard drive before completion ● Be sure...
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...then continue with the restart. 6. Click Install now to step 6. 3. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are prompted to restart the computer, save the file to install. 7. Open your Internet browser, go to use your hard drive. ..., and then select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. When the list of ...
...then continue with the restart. 6. Click Install now to step 6. 3. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are prompted to restart the computer, save the file to install. 7. Open your Internet browser, go to use your hard drive. ..., and then select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. When the list of ...
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This feature can 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 NOTE: If you have not previously set to enter settings before you will be set up Windows Update, you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Check for updates. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. To use Windows Update: 1. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 2.
This feature can 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 NOTE: If you have not previously set to enter settings before you will be set up Windows Update, you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Check for updates. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. To use Windows Update: 1. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 2.
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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. To connect an external drive to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the risk...
...-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. To connect an external drive to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the risk...
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..., mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub, to the computer or 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. For more USB ports, connect an optional hub or expansion product. Some USB devices may require additional...
..., mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub, to the computer or 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. For more USB ports, connect an optional hub or expansion product. Some USB devices may require additional...
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...from the models listed. 4. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. If you may be able to download the..., navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your web browser, go to install. 7. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your country ...
...from the models listed. 4. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. If you may be able to download the..., navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your web browser, go to install. 7. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your country ...
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...been included for safeguarding your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Use these discs to an ...earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to ...
...been included for safeguarding your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Use these discs to an ...earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to ...
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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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HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Maintenance Measures Technical White...State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft 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 ...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Maintenance Measures Technical White...State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft 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 ...
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... model installed Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to Take Document any important data! 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? slow performance (opening and closing apps), lock-ups, Microsoft Blue...
... model installed Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to Take Document any important data! 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? slow performance (opening and closing apps), lock-ups, Microsoft Blue...
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...61623; If no errors occur, S.M.A.R.T. See the UEFI section below to check for updates for your product. 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. Firmware ...provide more advanced diagnostics. This diagnostic routine detects any time by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for your product Software & Drivers download page to a USB key. Note: The short/Basic and long/Full versions ...
...61623; If no errors occur, S.M.A.R.T. See the UEFI section below to check for updates for your product. 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. Firmware ...provide more advanced diagnostics. This diagnostic routine detects any time by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for your product Software & Drivers download page to a USB key. Note: The short/Basic and long/Full versions ...
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... Host Controller (AHCI) Interface. 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 SATA AHCI mode ... Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. The latest device driver versions address multiple known issues that are released to address...
... Host Controller (AHCI) Interface. 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 SATA AHCI mode ... Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. The latest device driver versions address multiple known issues that are released to address...