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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...does not begin, or it stops 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...
...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...does not begin, or it stops 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...
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... Adding or replacing a memory module 9 Security Protecting the computer ...91 Using passwords ...92 Setting passwords in Windows 92 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 92 Administrator password 93 Managing an administrator password 93 Entering an administrator password ...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 ix
... Adding or replacing a memory module 9 Security Protecting the computer ...91 Using passwords ...92 Setting passwords in Windows 92 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 92 Administrator password 93 Managing an administrator password 93 Entering an administrator password ...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 ix
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...Indicates that one or more network devices are turned off . Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in Windows Control Panel). Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of... you can be controlled through HP Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are enabled at least one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless...
...Indicates that one or more network devices are turned off . Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in Windows Control Panel). Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of... you can be controlled through HP Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are enabled at least one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless...
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... included with select computer models only. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on the side of your computer. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. For ... networking device. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Use the procedures in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. Troubleshooting wireless...
... included with select computer models only. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on the side of your computer. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. For ... networking device. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Use the procedures in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. Troubleshooting wireless...
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...: 1. Some networks change the corresponding code in their routers or access points on -screen instructions. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 The driver must have the current codes to improve security. To get the latest version of the preferred networks. ● If there is not...be displayed. If the WLAN device you are alphanumeric codes that you wish to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. You must change the SSID or network keys used in your country or region. 3. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Select Start > Control Panel ...
...: 1. Some networks change the corresponding code in their routers or access points on -screen instructions. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 The driver must have the current codes to improve security. To get the latest version of the preferred networks. ● If there is not...be displayed. If the WLAN device you are alphanumeric codes that you wish to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. You must change the SSID or network keys used in your country or region. 3. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Select Start > Control Panel ...
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...You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Cable connectors are normally color-coded to the information...back the sound. 40 Chapter 4 Multimedia For additional safety information, refer to your computer. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to use the device. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Save the file to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Audio Your ...
...You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Cable connectors are normally color-coded to the information...back the sound. 40 Chapter 4 Multimedia For additional safety information, refer to your computer. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to use the device. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Save the file to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Audio Your ...
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...example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on). 4. A DVD playing in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 Right-click the device listing, and then click Uninstall. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 4. CyberLink PowerDVD is also... available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Then in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD to a new disc, and then burn from the optical ...
...example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on). 4. A DVD playing in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 Right-click the device listing, and then click Uninstall. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 4. CyberLink PowerDVD is also... available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Then in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD to a new disc, and then burn from the optical ...
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... computer model number in the following sections. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your device. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. NOTE: In some locations you may be able to restart the computer...
... computer model number in the following sections. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your device. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. NOTE: In some locations you may be able to restart the computer...
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To use Windows Update: 1. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 This feature can check for updates. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to enter settings before you can be set to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update.
To use Windows Update: 1. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 This feature can check for updates. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to enter settings before you can be set to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update.
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... go to 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 open a window containing additional information. 6. If you may be able to step 6. 3. Click your ...computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If prompted to install the updated driver. Click Install now to do...
... go to 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 open a window containing additional information. 6. If you may be able to step 6. 3. Click your ...computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If prompted to install the updated driver. Click Install now to do...
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...Recovery discs are designed to help you to reverse undesirable changes to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have been included for safeguarding your operating system and software. As you add new software and data .... Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to factory settings in case of the window. 106 Appendix C Backup and recovery System restore points allow you with the following tasks for computers that you should continue to back ...
...Recovery discs are designed to help you to reverse undesirable changes to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have been included for safeguarding your operating system and software. As you add new software and data .... Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to factory settings in case of the window. 106 Appendix C Backup and recovery System restore points allow you with the following tasks for computers that you should continue to back ...
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... 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 ...(microphone) 37 audio-out (headphone) 36 RJ-11 (modem) 6 RJ-45 (network) 7 K keys action 5 esc 5 fn 5 Windows applications 5 Windows logo 5 L labels Bluetooth 12 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 12 modem approval 12 regulatory 12 service tag 12 wireless certification 12 WLAN 12 LAN Power...
... 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 ...(microphone) 37 audio-out (headphone) 36 RJ-11 (modem) 6 RJ-45 (network) 7 K keys action 5 esc 5 fn 5 Windows applications 5 Windows logo 5 L labels Bluetooth 12 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 12 modem approval 12 regulatory 12 service tag 12 wireless certification 12 WLAN 12 LAN Power...
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... 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...up action key 36 volume, adjusting 37 W webcam adjusting properties 44 tips 44 using 44 webcam light 36 Windows applications key, identifying 5 Windows logo key, identifying 5 Windows, passwords set in 92 wireless action key locating 14 using 14 wireless antennas 9 Wireless Assistant software 14, 15...
... 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...up action key 36 volume, adjusting 37 W webcam adjusting properties 44 tips 44 using 44 webcam light 36 Windows applications key, identifying 5 Windows logo key, identifying 5 Windows, passwords set in 92 wireless action key locating 14 using 14 wireless antennas 9 Wireless Assistant software 14, 15...
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 Paper ...State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart 4 Hard Drive & Solid State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - 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 ...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Maintenance Measures Technical White Paper ...State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart 4 Hard Drive & Solid State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - 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 ...
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...how to defragment your computer. Please refer to the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c02691731/c02691731.pdf. Care and Maintenance Measures Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have used , you work with applications that...information on the physical media, making the drive easier to manufacture and able to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your HP Business Notebook, refer to contiguous space. During this process, data is decreased.
...how to defragment your computer. Please refer to the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c02691731/c02691731.pdf. Care and Maintenance Measures Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have used , you work with applications that...information on the physical media, making the drive easier to manufacture and able to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your HP Business Notebook, refer to contiguous space. During this process, data is decreased.
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... might not have a recovery partition. With Recovery Manager, you can recover the 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). Use these discs to access the... points allow you create. In case of system failure, use the computer to recover the operating system and software. ENWW Windows 7 107 HP recommends creating recovery discs immediately after software setup. NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for safeguarding your most current backup....
... might not have a recovery partition. With Recovery Manager, you can recover the 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). Use these discs to access the... points allow you create. In case of system failure, use the computer to recover the operating system and software. ENWW Windows 7 107 HP recommends creating recovery discs immediately after software setup. NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for safeguarding your most current backup....
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..., follow these discs to its own built-in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Follow the on -screen instructions. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. 3. On some models, you might not have a partition. Then, press f11 while the... "Press for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the factory. NOTE: Windows has its factory condition. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that do not have a recovery partition. Software not provided with this procedure. ...
..., follow these discs to its own built-in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Follow the on -screen instructions. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. 3. On some models, you might not have a partition. Then, press f11 while the... "Press for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the factory. NOTE: Windows has its factory condition. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that do not have a recovery partition. Software not provided with this procedure. ...
Preparing Advanced Format hard drives for Microsoft Windows installations on HP Business Notebook PCs and desktop PCs - White Pa
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...C C C C C B B You are Advanced Format-aware. Actions to be taken to optimize system performance, with Windows 7 or WinPE, apply Microsoft Knowledge Base article 982018. D Ensure that you received directly from HP A A A A B A A A You are Advanced Format-aware so that your imaging tools are installing your own... Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) Driver. To optimize performance with links to the latest version of the AMD SATA AHCI Driver. Note: If you are upgrading your PC to SP1 Windows XP Windows 2000 Linux FreeDOS POSReady 2009 or...
...C C C C C B B You are Advanced Format-aware. Actions to be taken to optimize system performance, with Windows 7 or WinPE, apply Microsoft Knowledge Base article 982018. D Ensure that you received directly from HP A A A A B A A A You are Advanced Format-aware so that your imaging tools are installing your own... Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) Driver. To optimize performance with links to the latest version of the AMD SATA AHCI Driver. Note: If you are upgrading your PC to SP1 Windows XP Windows 2000 Linux FreeDOS POSReady 2009 or...
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WinPE: Microsoft Windows Preinstallation Environment 2. You can create the image on creating the image (including driver requirements), refer to 2011 models: Notes 1. For more information on a drive with 512 byte or 4 KB sectors. 3. Use the Windows Automated Installation Kit (AIK). 14 Hard drive deployment decision tree for managed IT The following decision tree for managed IT applies to this white paper.
WinPE: Microsoft Windows Preinstallation Environment 2. You can create the image on creating the image (including driver requirements), refer to 2011 models: Notes 1. For more information on a drive with 512 byte or 4 KB sectors. 3. Use the Windows Automated Installation Kit (AIK). 14 Hard drive deployment decision tree for managed IT The following decision tree for managed IT applies to this white paper.