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... and services are available on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. You can find them on the Web. Subscription Services for technical or editorial... on your computer hard drive in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. registered trademarks of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Click: Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for more user ...
... and services are available on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. You can find them on the Web. Subscription Services for technical or editorial... on your computer hard drive in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. registered trademarks of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Click: Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for more user ...
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... and then click All Programs. A list of programs is connected to optional software or external devices. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. To access links for updating installed software, refer to start the program. ■ Preloaded software. To see a list ...of a program to install the device and any required drivers. Insert the disc into your optical drive. 2. Important updates to the software included with the software, on disc, or on -screen instructions....
... and then click All Programs. A list of programs is connected to optional software or external devices. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. To access links for updating installed software, refer to start the program. ■ Preloaded software. To see a list ...of a program to install the device and any required drivers. Insert the disc into your optical drive. 2. Important updates to the software included with the software, on disc, or on -screen instructions....
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... obstruct the computer air vents. Notebook Essentials 15 The computer and the AC adapter comply with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are connecting to room temperature. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs...
... obstruct the computer air vents. Notebook Essentials 15 The computer and the AC adapter comply with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are connecting to room temperature. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs...
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...the disc creation process. To create a set of recovery discs. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you with the Recovery Manager software. ■ The computer must be connected to AC power...■ Only one set of recovery discs ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you can restore your information and restoring it into the computer optical drive. ■ If necessary, ...
...the disc creation process. To create a set of recovery discs. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you with the Recovery Manager software. ■ The computer must be connected to AC power...■ Only one set of recovery discs ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you can restore your information and restoring it into the computer optical drive. ■ If necessary, ...
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... 14 P performing a recovery 21 posture 5 power cord 5 power options 14 power specifications 23 power surges 4 power, turning on computer 13 privacy, protecting 4 R recovering a program or driver 17 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 22 recovering from the recovery discs 21 recovery discs 3, 17 Recovery Manager 21 recovery, system 17, 21 regulatory...
... 14 P performing a recovery 21 posture 5 power cord 5 power options 14 power specifications 23 power surges 4 power, turning on computer 13 privacy, protecting 4 R recovering a program or driver 17 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 22 recovering from the recovery discs 21 recovery discs 3, 17 Recovery Manager 21 recovery, system 17, 21 regulatory...
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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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...computer. If the wireless light is white, at the factory, you turn off . Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all of the wireless devices are enabled ... are off by the wireless action key [f12] or HP Wireless Assistant). Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network...
...computer. If the wireless light is white, at the factory, you turn off . Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all of the wireless devices are enabled ... are off by the wireless action key [f12] or HP Wireless Assistant). Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network...
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Before working your way through the sequence of possible solutions to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Use the procedures in this chapter to your computer. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission ... does not connect to the network you want to improve the security of the original computer package, you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed.
Before working your way through the sequence of possible solutions to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Use the procedures in this chapter to your computer. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission ... does not connect to the network you want to improve the security of the original computer package, you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed.
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Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. The driver must be displayed. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for instructions on setting up the same ... computer accordingly. Click the option for a network key or a name (SSID) when connecting to repair. The SSID and network key are prompted for software and driver downloads, and then enter your country or region. 3. Click Troubleshoot problems, and then select the network you configure the WLAN, the software...
Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. The driver must be displayed. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for instructions on setting up the same ... computer accordingly. Click the option for a network key or a name (SSID) when connecting to repair. The SSID and network key are prompted for software and driver downloads, and then enter your country or region. 3. Click Troubleshoot problems, and then select the network you configure the WLAN, the software...
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...4. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. For additional safety information, refer to use the device. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers. ● Record sound using the internal microphone or...or receive FM radio signals. ● Create or "burn" audio CDs. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. ...
...4. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. For additional safety information, refer to use the device. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers. ● Record sound using the internal microphone or...or receive FM radio signals. ● Create or "burn" audio CDs. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. ...
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... The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Insert the end of the drive. 2. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 Remove the disc (3) from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. Close the disc tray, and then place the ...
... The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Insert the end of the drive. 2. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 Remove the disc (3) from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. Close the disc tray, and then place the ...
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...go to make the external display primary: a. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Then in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD to uninstall, and then reinstall (for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow ...next to the type of driver you want to delete. When prompted, confirm that the disc is not visible on ). ...
...go to make the external display primary: a. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Then in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD to uninstall, and then reinstall (for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow ...next to the type of driver you want to delete. When prompted, confirm that the disc is not visible on ). ...
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...enter the SoftPaq number in the following sections. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click your country or region. 2. When the list of the device. 76 Chapter 6 .... Click Install now to step 6. 3. NOTE: If you may need to open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. NOTE: In some locations you are once again listed. 7. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your system for ...
...enter the SoftPaq number in the following sections. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click your country or region. 2. When the list of the device. 76 Chapter 6 .... Click Install now to step 6. 3. NOTE: If you may need to open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. NOTE: In some locations you are once again listed. 7. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your system for ...
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Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Follow the on-screen instructions. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 Click Check for updates. 2. This feature can be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. To use Windows Update: 1. 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. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 3.
Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Follow the on-screen instructions. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 Click Check for updates. 2. This feature can be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. To use Windows Update: 1. 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. 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 the computer. 2. Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing...
...-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 computer. 2. Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing...
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... cards 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. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, use minimal force to connect a USB device...
... cards 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. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, use minimal force to connect a USB device...
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... your country or region. 2. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to your computer. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. or - To do so, restart your computer model number... If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Open your web browser, go to download the driver and install it later. Proceed to install the updated driver. Updating programs and drivers 105 When the list of the device. After...
... your country or region. 2. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to your computer. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. or - To do so, restart your computer model number... If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Open your web browser, go to download the driver and install it later. Proceed to install the updated driver. Updating programs and drivers 105 When the list of the device. After...
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... feature). Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you create. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). C Backup and recovery Recovery after software setup. This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. Recovery... your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your operating system and software. Tools provided by restoring the computer to...
... feature). Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you create. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). C Backup and recovery Recovery after software setup. This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. Recovery... your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your operating system and software. Tools provided by restoring the computer to...
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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...