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... 36 Adjusting the volume ...37 Using the media activity functions 38 Using the media activity action keys 38 Multimedia software ...39 Using CyberLink PowerDVD software 39 Using other preinstalled multimedia software 39 Installing multimedia software from a disc 39 Audio ...40 Connecting external audio devices 40 Checking your audio functions 40 Video ...41 Connecting an...
... 36 Adjusting the volume ...37 Using the media activity functions 38 Using the media activity action keys 38 Multimedia software ...39 Using CyberLink PowerDVD software 39 Using other preinstalled multimedia software 39 Installing multimedia software from a disc 39 Audio ...40 Connecting external audio devices 40 Checking your audio functions 40 Video ...41 Connecting an...
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...administrator password 93 Power-on password 94 Managing a power-on password 94 Entering a power-on password 94 Using antivirus software ...95 Using firewall software ...95 Installing critical security updates ...96 Installing an optional security cable ...96 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting ......100 Setup Utility menus ...100 Main menu ...100 Security menu ...100 System 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...
...administrator password 93 Power-on password 94 Managing a power-on password 94 Entering a power-on password 94 Using antivirus software ...95 Using firewall software ...95 Installing critical security updates ...96 Installing an optional security cable ...96 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting ......100 Setup Utility menus ...100 Main menu ...100 Security menu ...100 System 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...
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... Control feature to Help and Support for more information. 1 Features Identifying hardware To see a list of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings.
... Control feature to Help and Support for more information. 1 Features Identifying hardware To see a list of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings.
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...are connected to a wireless network. If the wireless light is on your computer are connected to a wired network. Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no...of the wireless devices are off all of your computer using 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 wireless...
...are connected to a wireless network. If the wireless light is on your computer are connected to a wired network. Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no...of the wireless devices are off all of your computer using 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 wireless...
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... box next to manage integrated wireless devices and the wireless connection. Using operating system controls Some operating systems also offer a way to HP Wireless Assistant icon in notification area. 5. For example, Windows provides the Network and Sharing Center that allows you to set up a... connection or network, connect to the Wireless Assistant software Help: 1. Using HP Wireless Assistant A wireless device can be turned on or off using HP Wireless Assistant. If the wireless icon is located in the notification area, complete the following steps...
... box next to manage integrated wireless devices and the wireless connection. Using operating system controls Some operating systems also offer a way to HP Wireless Assistant icon in notification area. 5. For example, Windows provides the Network and Sharing Center that allows you to set up a... connection or network, connect to the Wireless Assistant software Help: 1. Using HP Wireless Assistant A wireless device can be turned on or off using HP Wireless Assistant. If the wireless icon is located in the notification area, complete the following steps...
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... computers and accessories and can be connected to the network to share an Internet connection, a printer, and files without requiring additional pieces of hardware or software.
... computers and accessories and can be connected to the network to share an Internet connection, a printer, and files without requiring additional pieces of hardware or software.
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... security protocols and firewalls. Without the correct key, others will not be able to well-known and well-documented security weaknesses. However, instead of both software and hardware.
... security protocols and firewalls. Without the correct key, others will not be able to well-known and well-documented security weaknesses. However, instead of both software and hardware.
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... configuring and using the Bluetooth network. When two or more computers to share the Internet through which other computers may connect to the Bluetooth software Help. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) 19 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range ... information transfers between your computer and wireless devices including cellular phones, printers, cameras, and PDAs. Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) HP does not recommend setting up a personal area network (PAN) of Bluetooth devices.
... configuring and using the Bluetooth network. When two or more computers to share the Internet through which other computers may connect to the Bluetooth software Help. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) 19 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range ... information transfers between your computer and wireless devices including cellular phones, printers, cameras, and PDAs. Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) HP does not recommend setting up a personal area network (PAN) of Bluetooth devices.
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NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Use the procedures in Help and Support. 20 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Refer to Help and ...
NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Use the procedures in Help and Support. 20 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Refer to Help and ...
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... model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. Current network security codes are prompted for your computer accordingly. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 The driver must be displayed. You... WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is protected by security. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. NOTE: If the WLAN device you wish to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select Start > Control ...
... model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. Current network security codes are prompted for your computer accordingly. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 The driver must be displayed. You... WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is protected by security. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. NOTE: If the WLAN device you wish to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select Start > Control ...
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... listening to music ● Integrated microphone for recording your own audio ● Integrated webcam that allows you to record audio and video ● Preinstalled multimedia software that allow you to play and manage your music, movies, and pictures ● Multimedia action keys which provide fast access to music, watch movies, and...
... listening to music ● Integrated microphone for recording your own audio ● Integrated webcam that allows you to record audio and video ● Preinstalled multimedia software that allow you to play and manage your music, movies, and pictures ● Multimedia action keys which provide fast access to music, watch movies, and...
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... opens, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: Some programs may be located in the software help, or on the manufacturer's Web site. Using other preinstalled multimedia software To locate other preinstalled multimedia software. Multimedia software Your computer includes preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided on disc, in subfolders. Multimedia...
... opens, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: Some programs may be located in the software help, or on the manufacturer's Web site. Using other preinstalled multimedia software To locate other preinstalled multimedia software. Multimedia software Your computer includes preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided on disc, in subfolders. Multimedia...
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...instant message program, YouCam displays a floating toolbar that you want to capture and share video. NOTE: The first time you access the YouCam software, you to your snapshots and video. ● Snapshots-Take single frame or "burst" webcam shots in rapid succession. ● Connect-E-mail...the Properties dialog box, which may not work properly across some network firewalls. You can adjust webcam properties using the icon on the software interface. ● Streaming video-When you open your network firewall, temporarily disable the firewall, perform the task you have the latest...
...instant message program, YouCam displays a floating toolbar that you want to capture and share video. NOTE: The first time you access the YouCam software, you to your snapshots and video. ● Snapshots-Take single frame or "burst" webcam shots in rapid succession. ● Connect-E-mail...the Properties dialog box, which may not work properly across some network firewalls. You can adjust webcam properties using the icon on the software interface. ● Streaming video-When you open your network firewall, temporarily disable the firewall, perform the task you have the latest...
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...battery while you are onboard aircraft. ● When you are charging or calibrating a battery ● When you are installing or modifying system software ● When you are writing information to a CD or DVD When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur: ● The.... To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. ● Approved AC adapter ● Optional expansion product Connect the computer to charge. ● If the computer is...
...battery while you are onboard aircraft. ● When you are charging or calibrating a battery ● When you are installing or modifying system software ● When you are writing information to a CD or DVD When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur: ● The.... To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. ● Approved AC adapter ● Optional expansion product Connect the computer to charge. ● If the computer is...
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... the following : ● Developing and maintaining large documents and project files ● Transporting work files ● Making weekly backups of disc is ideal for movies, software, and data backup purposes. After data is recorded, it cannot be erased or written over data that are widely used primarily for testing audio or...
... the following : ● Developing and maintaining large documents and project files ● Transporting work files ● Making weekly backups of disc is ideal for movies, software, and data backup purposes. After data is recorded, it cannot be erased or written over data that are widely used primarily for testing audio or...
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... 1. NOTE: If the tray is a high-density optical disc format for sharing and storing data, home videos, and photos. With a LightScribe-enabled drive and LightScribe software, you can store 50 GB, almost 6 times the size of the 4.7-GB single-layer DVD. Blu-ray Disc (BD) BD is not fully accessible, tilt...
... 1. NOTE: If the tray is a high-density optical disc format for sharing and storing data, home videos, and photos. With a LightScribe-enabled drive and LightScribe software, you can store 50 GB, almost 6 times the size of the 4.7-GB single-layer DVD. Blu-ray Disc (BD) BD is not fully accessible, tilt...
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... prompted for your computer. Changing DVD region settings Most DVDs that the Use AutoPlay for all of the available options for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. The region codes help protect copyrights internationally. You can play DVDs. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Refer...
... prompted for your computer. Changing DVD region settings Most DVDs that the Use AutoPlay for all of the available options for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. The region codes help protect copyrights internationally. You can play DVDs. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Refer...
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... to a destination disc or from the optical drive and insert a blank disc into the optical drive. 3. Insert the disc you are using software included with the computer, refer to a temporary folder on your hard drive to a destination disc. When prompted, remove the source disc from ...Observing the copyright warning It is copied, the disc you created ejects automatically. Before writing to a disc, close all open programs except the disc software you want to a disc. Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2. Do not write to a disc while the computer...
... to a destination disc or from the optical drive and insert a blank disc into the optical drive. 3. Insert the disc you are using software included with the computer, refer to a temporary folder on your hard drive to a destination disc. When prompted, remove the source disc from ...Observing the copyright warning It is copied, the disc you created ejects automatically. Before writing to a disc, close all open programs except the disc software you want to a disc. Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2. Do not write to a disc while the computer...
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... your DVD player for testing audio or video recordings before you want to the user guide that came with MP3 software installed. NOTE: You cannot create an audio DVD with the software, on disc, or on the manufacturer's Web site. 72 Chapter 6 Drives Select the kind of supported formats. ● ...'s instructions, which may be provided with CyberLink Power2Go. ● Because some home and car stereos will not play CD-RWs, use software such as Windows Media Player or CyberLink Power2Go to the folder where the source files are stored. 6. For specific instructions, refer to the drive...
... your DVD player for testing audio or video recordings before you want to the user guide that came with MP3 software installed. NOTE: You cannot create an audio DVD with the software, on disc, or on the manufacturer's Web site. 72 Chapter 6 Drives Select the kind of supported formats. ● ...'s instructions, which may be provided with CyberLink Power2Go. ● Because some home and car stereos will not play CD-RWs, use software such as Windows Media Player or CyberLink Power2Go to the folder where the source files are stored. 6. For specific instructions, refer to the drive...
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..., and then continue with the restart. 6. Click your hard drive. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for software and driver downloads, enter your computer model number in the following sections. or - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to ...necessary, and then verify that the drivers are prompted to restart the computer, save the file to install the updated driver. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. When the list of the device. 76 Chapter 6 Drives Try to update your computer after the installation is complete, and...
..., and then continue with the restart. 6. Click your hard drive. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for software and driver downloads, enter your computer model number in the following sections. or - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to ...necessary, and then verify that the drivers are prompted to restart the computer, save the file to install the updated driver. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. When the list of the device. 76 Chapter 6 Drives Try to update your computer after the installation is complete, and...