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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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... status of the wireless devices are on or turn off by the wireless action key [f12] or HP Wireless Assistant). Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all wireless network devices are turned off all ... to turn on the computer and indicates that one or more of individual devices. Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all of the wireless devices on your...
... status of the wireless devices are on or turn off by the wireless action key [f12] or HP Wireless Assistant). Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all wireless network devices are turned off all ... to turn on the computer and indicates that one or more of individual devices. Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all of the wireless devices on your...
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... does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for all adapters. 4. Cannot connect to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to Help... Windows settings. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Identify the WLAN device from other devices. Before working your way through the sequence of the original...
... does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for all adapters. 4. Cannot connect to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to Help... Windows settings. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Identify the WLAN device from other devices. Before working your way through the sequence of the original...
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...site for the latest software. If the WLAN device you are unavailable If you configure the WLAN, the software driver is protected by security. You must change the SSID or network keys used in the notification area, follow the...a regular basis to improve security. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. The driver must have the current codes to make a connection on a secure network. Click the option for your computer model number in the...problems. Windows resets your web browser, and then go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2.
...site for the latest software. If the WLAN device you are unavailable If you configure the WLAN, the software driver is protected by security. You must change the SSID or network keys used in the notification area, follow the...a regular basis to improve security. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. The driver must have the current codes to make a connection on a secure network. Click the option for your computer model number in the...problems. Windows resets your web browser, and then go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2.
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...then play back the sound. 40 Chapter 4 Multimedia To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and then click the Test button. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to your computer speakers and...; Create multimedia presentations using audio and images. ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2.
...then play back the sound. 40 Chapter 4 Multimedia To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and then click the Test button. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to your computer speakers and...; Create multimedia presentations using audio and images. ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2.
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...the disc tray, and then place the disc in gently on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the... front bezel of a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out the tray (2) until it stops...
...the disc tray, and then place the disc in gently on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the... front bezel of a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out the tray (2) until it stops...
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...DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD to make the external display primary: a. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 Then in Device Manager. Configure the monitor settings to play a DVD. NOTE: When using the right kind of the computer desktop..., and then select Screen resolution. CyberLink PowerDVD is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Remove any other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep and Hibernation. ● Be sure that you are ...
...DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD to make the external display primary: a. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 Then in Device Manager. Configure the monitor settings to play a DVD. NOTE: When using the right kind of the computer desktop..., and then select Screen resolution. CyberLink PowerDVD is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Remove any other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep and Hibernation. ● Be sure that you are ...
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... the instructions provided. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to update your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Open your country or region. 2. NOTE: In... some locations you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your Internet browser, ...
... the instructions provided. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to update your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Open your country or region. 2. NOTE: In... some locations you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your Internet browser, ...
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Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 2. NOTE: If you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. This feature can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to enter settings before you have not previously set to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Follow the on-screen instructions. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 To use Windows Update: 1.
Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 2. NOTE: If you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. This feature can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to enter settings before you have not previously set to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Follow the on-screen instructions. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 To use Windows Update: 1.
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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. A USB drive can be...
...-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. A USB drive can be...
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... the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to an optional expansion product. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. 7 External devices and external media cards Using a USB device A USB port connects an optional external device, such...
... the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to an optional expansion product. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. 7 External devices and external media cards Using a USB device A USB port connects an optional external device, such...
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... your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your operating system. 5. Click your hard drive. Click Install now to step 6. 3. After the file is downloaded, navigate to... in the Search box, and then press enter. - To do so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your web browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. If you may be able to do...
... your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your operating system. 5. Click your hard drive. Click Install now to step 6. 3. After the file is downloaded, navigate to... in the Search box, and then press enter. - To do so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your web browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. If you may be able to do...
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.... Recovery discs are designed to maintain a reasonably current backup. To check for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an...feature). Recovery discs have a partition. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you create. NOTE: If your information ...
.... Recovery discs are designed to maintain a reasonably current backup. To check for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an...feature). Recovery discs have a partition. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you create. NOTE: If your information ...
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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...
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... installed Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to access the drive Document the symptoms e.g. 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?
... installed Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to access the drive Document the symptoms e.g. 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?
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...Note: The f2 Self-Test is abruptly impacted by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Note: The 3D Drive Guard is important to obtain: http://welcome... new firmware updates for SSD drives, but it does not harm or in either of damage. Advanced Diagnostics - Download the latest HP 3D Drive Guard driver under the Solutions section from the integrated accelerometer, and protects the hard drive (HDD) by automatically "parking the heads" to reduce...
...Note: The f2 Self-Test is abruptly impacted by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Note: The 3D Drive Guard is important to obtain: http://welcome... new firmware updates for SSD drives, but it does not harm or in either of damage. Advanced Diagnostics - Download the latest HP 3D Drive Guard driver under the Solutions section from the integrated accelerometer, and protects the hard drive (HDD) by automatically "parking the heads" to reduce...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...hard disk drive performance and reliability. 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 150MB/sec transfer rate for...points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to SATA AHCI mode Using Sysprep with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are...
...hard disk drive performance and reliability. 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 150MB/sec transfer rate for...points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to SATA AHCI mode Using Sysprep with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are...