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... computer serial number and model number located on the service tag. The duration of the computer. An alphanumeric identifier that is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Maintenance and Service Guide 3-1 This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components.
... computer serial number and model number located on the service tag. The duration of the computer. An alphanumeric identifier that is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Maintenance and Service Guide 3-1 This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components.
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... the product's hardware components. 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. Make special note of the warranty period for the computer. An alphanumeric identifier that must be removed, replaced, or loosened...
... the product's hardware components. 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. Make special note of the warranty period for the computer. An alphanumeric identifier that must be removed, replaced, or loosened...
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... for use with the left side toward you are unsure whether the computer is partially ejected from the computer. 4. 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 page 4-7). 5. Shut down...
... for use with the left side toward you are unsure whether the computer is partially ejected from the computer. 4. 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 page 4-7). 5. Shut down...
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...-layer DVD±RW, and BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs, are designed to an earlier state. ■ Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Creating recovery discs HP recommends creating recovery discs to its original factory state if you might be created per computer. DVDs and BDs have a recovery partition...
...-layer DVD±RW, and BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs, are designed to an earlier state. ■ Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Creating recovery discs HP recommends creating recovery discs to its original factory state if you might be created per computer. DVDs and BDs have a recovery partition...
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...system from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Try these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Back up the computer. Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) ✎ If the computer ... on the hard drive from either of the following ways: ❏ Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - HP recommends using Recovery Manager. ✎ Recovery Manager recovers only software that do not have been included for the presence of the window. Recovering ...
...system from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Try these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Back up the computer. Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) ✎ If the computer ... on the hard drive from either of the following ways: ❏ Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - HP recommends using Recovery Manager. ✎ Recovery Manager recovers only software that do not have been included for the presence of the window. Recovering ...
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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...the location of the wireless light and the wireless action key (f12) on . Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one wireless device is on the computer. Wired network (connected) Indicates that one ... the wireless devices are enabled at the factory, you turn off by the wireless action key [f12] or HP Wireless Assistant). Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are turned off all wireless network devices are connected to turn ...
...the location of the wireless light and the wireless action key (f12) on . Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one wireless device is on the computer. Wired network (connected) Indicates that one ... the wireless devices are enabled at the factory, you turn off by the wireless action key [f12] or HP Wireless Assistant). Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are turned off all wireless network devices are connected to turn ...
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Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1. Use the procedures in this chapter to diagnose and repair a ... for the WLAN device is not listed in Help and Support. 20 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Refer to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer...
Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1. Use the procedures in this chapter to diagnose and repair a ... for the WLAN device is not listed in Help and Support. 20 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Refer to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer...
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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 model number in the notification area, follow the on a secure network. Some networks change the corresponding... instructions on setting up the same codes on a regular basis to improve security. NOTE: If the WLAN device you wish to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network ...
...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 model number in the notification area, follow the on a secure network. Some networks change the corresponding... instructions on setting up the same codes on a regular basis to improve security. NOTE: If the WLAN device you wish to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network ...
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... sure that use a variety of audio features: ● Play music using your computer. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the information provided with instant messaging programs. ● Stream radio programs (select models only) or receive FM radio...
... sure that use a variety of audio features: ● Play music using your computer. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the information provided with instant messaging programs. ● Stream radio programs (select models only) or receive FM radio...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...removal of the drive. 2. NOTE: If the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it stops. 2. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 Press in gently on the drive bezel to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out the tray (2) until it . 3. Insert the...the disc. Close the disc tray, and then place the disc in the front bezel of a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Press the release button (1) on the paper clip...
...removal of the drive. 2. NOTE: If the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it stops. 2. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 Press in gently on the drive bezel to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out the tray (2) until it . 3. Insert the...the disc. Close the disc tray, and then place the disc in the front bezel of a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Press the release button (1) on the paper clip...
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...Support. CyberLink PowerDVD is not visible on a blank area of driver you want to your hard drive before completion ● Be sure...sure that all other drivers you want to the type of the computer desktop, and then select Screen resolution. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. ... Manager. Specify a primary display and a secondary display. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 Right-click the device listing, and then click Uninstall. Remove any...● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the System area, ...
...Support. CyberLink PowerDVD is not visible on a blank area of driver you want to your hard drive before completion ● Be sure...sure that all other drivers you want to the type of the computer desktop, and then select Screen resolution. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. ... Manager. Specify a primary display and a secondary display. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 Right-click the device listing, and then click Uninstall. Remove any...● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the System area, ...
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...computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click your country or region. 2. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Open your Internet browser, go to open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. Click Install ...now to step 6. 3. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your specific product from the models listed. 4. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then...
...computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click your country or region. 2. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Open your Internet browser, go to open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. Click Install ...now to step 6. 3. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your specific product from the models listed. 4. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then...
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Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click Check for updates. 2. To use Windows Update: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. 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 obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. This feature can be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 3.
Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click Check for updates. 2. To use Windows Update: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. 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 obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. This feature can be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can 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 a USB port on the computer or on an optional expansion product. Connect the drive 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 a USB port on the computer or on an optional expansion product. Connect the drive 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. The computer...
... 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. The computer...
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Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click Install now to step 6. 3. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your country or region. 2. Open your web browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select ..., enter your computer. To do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to your computer model number in the ...
Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click Install now to step 6. 3. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your country or region. 2. Open your web browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select ..., enter your computer. To do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to your computer model number in the ...
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...state drive (SSD), you experience system failure or instability. As you add new software and data files, you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for safeguarding your ... system and software programs to recover your information regularly to maintain a reasonably current backup. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Recovery discs...
...state drive (SSD), you experience system failure or instability. As you add new software and data files, you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for safeguarding your ... system and software programs to recover your information regularly to maintain a reasonably current backup. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Recovery discs...
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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...