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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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...Because 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 connected to turn on or turn on . Identifies the... Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of individual devices. Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more of the wireless devices on (white) when you can use ...
...Because 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 connected to turn on or turn on . Identifies the... Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of individual devices. Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more of the wireless devices on (white) when you can use ...
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... have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that does not connect to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such...
... have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that does not connect to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such...
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...your 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 country or region. 3. The SSID and network key are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's ...Web site for your web browser, and then go 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 icon...
...your 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 country or region. 3. The SSID and network key are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's ...Web site for your web browser, and then go 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 icon...
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...To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and then click the Test button. Click Sound. 4. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on the computer. ● Be sure that use a variety ...that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that you to the correct jack on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to use the device. To check the record functions of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on your desktop. 3. Save...
...To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and then click the Test button. Click Sound. 4. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on the computer. ● Be sure that use a variety ...that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that you to the correct jack on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to use the device. To check the record functions of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on your desktop. 3. Save...
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Hold the disc by gently pressing down 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. Close the disc tray, and then place the disc in gently on the drive ... it stops. Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the front bezel of a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 1. NOTE: If the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it . 3. The optical disc tray...
Hold the disc by gently pressing down 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. Close the disc tray, and then place the disc in gently on the drive ... it stops. Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the front bezel of a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 1. NOTE: If the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it . 3. The optical disc tray...
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... no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD to Start > Help and Support. A DVD playing in this guide, go to play a DVD. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Right-click the device listing, and then click Uninstall. Configure the monitor settings to delete. Specify a primary display and a secondary display... site at http://www.hp.com. If both displays, the DVD image will not appear on the source disc to your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Right-click on ...
... no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD to Start > Help and Support. A DVD playing in this guide, go to play a DVD. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Right-click the device listing, and then click Uninstall. Configure the monitor settings to delete. Specify a primary display and a secondary display... site at http://www.hp.com. If both displays, the DVD image will not appear on the source disc to your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Right-click on ...
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...number in the following sections. Click your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any devices requiring drivers. Windows scans your specific product from the models listed. 4. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click the option for hardware changes. If prompted to do this, click... Download only to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your drivers using the procedures in the search box, and then press enter. - NOTE: In some locations you are once again listed...
...number in the following sections. Click your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any devices requiring drivers. Windows scans your specific product from the models listed. 4. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click the option for hardware changes. If prompted to do this, click... Download only to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your drivers using the procedures in the search box, and then press enter. - NOTE: In some locations you are once again listed...
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Click Start > All Programs > 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. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: If you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 To use Windows Update: 1.
Click Start > All Programs > 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. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: If you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. 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 the equipment when connecting a powered drive, be added by connecting the drive to the computer...
...-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 equipment when connecting a powered drive, be added by connecting the drive to the computer...
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... to the computer, connect the USB cable for the device 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. The computer has a USB port which is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of...
... to the computer, connect the USB cable for the device 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. The computer has a USB port which is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of...
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... navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your country or region. 2. Click Install now to download the driver and install it later. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq ... number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your computer. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. To do...
... navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your country or region. 2. Click Install now to download the driver and install it later. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq ... number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your computer. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. To do...
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... presence of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager.... Tools provided by restoring the computer to protect your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to recover your information and restoring it in the Hard Disk Drives section of...
... presence of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager.... Tools provided by restoring the computer to protect your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to recover your information and restoring it in the Hard Disk Drives section of...
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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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... for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and...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 ...
... for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and...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 ...
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..., perform a backup of Drive Failure Recommended Actions for End User 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? YES Run F2 Quick/Short Diagnostic Test Try reseating drive...
..., perform a backup of Drive Failure Recommended Actions for End User 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? YES Run F2 Quick/Short Diagnostic Test Try reseating drive...
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...solid state drive issues, the first step is to install the more advanced diagnostic tests, which can be aborted at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support-drivers.html Note: The 3D Drive Guard is not needed for certain OEM drives and/or special product updates. This diagnostic routine ..., but it does not harm or in either of damage. Firmware & Product Updates It is important to a USB key. 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. If no errors occur,...
...solid state drive issues, the first step is to install the more advanced diagnostic tests, which can be aborted at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support-drivers.html Note: The 3D Drive Guard is not needed for certain OEM drives and/or special product updates. This diagnostic routine ..., but it does not harm or in either of damage. Firmware & Product Updates It is important to a USB key. 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. If no errors occur,...
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... to SATA AHCI mode Using Sysprep with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released to address known issues. The Intel Matrix Storage Technology solution technology ...equipped with SATA in AHCI or NATIVE mode Adding SATA drivers using WinPE can be located at the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. Procedures for adding SATA drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: ...
... to SATA AHCI mode Using Sysprep with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released to address known issues. The Intel Matrix Storage Technology solution technology ...equipped with SATA in AHCI or NATIVE mode Adding SATA drivers using WinPE can be located at the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. Procedures for adding SATA drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: ...