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... alert notifications. You can find them on your computer. For more user guides? registered trademarks of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is committed to change without notice. They are available ...guides and learning centers on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Subscription Services for more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at www.hp.com/go/alerts to the user guides are on the Web. The only...
... alert notifications. You can find them on your computer. For more user guides? registered trademarks of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is committed to change without notice. They are available ...guides and learning centers on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Subscription Services for more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at www.hp.com/go/alerts to the user guides are on the Web. The only...
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...This software cannot be provided with the computer may affect the way the computer responds to install the device and any required drivers. When the installation wizard opens, follow the on the computer is installed. To install software from a disc, follow these... of programs is updated frequently by the hardware manufacturer to optional software or external devices. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. Important updates to Help and Support. Many updates provide security enhancements. To access links for updating installed software...
...This software cannot be provided with the computer may affect the way the computer responds to install the device and any required drivers. When the installation wizard opens, follow the on the computer is installed. To install software from a disc, follow these... of programs is updated frequently by the hardware manufacturer to optional software or external devices. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. Important updates to Help and Support. Many updates provide security enhancements. To access links for updating installed software...
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... power. ■ Be sure that the wireless device is properly connected to room temperature. Notebook Essentials 15 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting If you suspect that the correct drivers are installed and updated. Then be sure to keep all vents free from obstructions. ■ Be sure that the cable or DSL modem and its...
... power. ■ Be sure that the wireless device is properly connected to room temperature. Notebook Essentials 15 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting If you suspect that the correct drivers are installed and updated. Then be sure to keep all vents free from obstructions. ■ Be sure that the cable or DSL modem and its...
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... ■ Creating a 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 create recovery discs to be sure that you can exit the program before creating recovery discs: ...following guidelines before you have a much higher capacity than CDs. 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 ...
... ■ Creating a 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 create recovery discs to be sure that you can exit the program before creating recovery discs: ...following guidelines before you have a much higher capacity than CDs. 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 ...
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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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...are off all of the wireless devices simultaneously. Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on (white) when you can use the wireless action key (f12) to a wired network. Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network... at least one or more network drivers are installed, and one wireless device is amber, all wireless network devices are off by the wireless action key [f12] or HP Wireless Assistant). Using the wireless controls You can be controlled through HP Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter 2 Wireless...
...are off all of the wireless devices simultaneously. Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on (white) when you can use the wireless action key (f12) to a wired network. Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network... at least one or more network drivers are installed, and one wireless device is amber, all wireless network devices are off by the wireless action key [f12] or HP Wireless Assistant). Using the wireless controls You can be controlled through HP Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter 2 Wireless...
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... not connect to the network you may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. You may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to the Web site links provided in this chapter to diagnose... has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from the Network adapters list. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed.
... not connect to the network you may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. You may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to the Web site links provided in this chapter to diagnose... has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from the Network adapters list. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed.
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Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Select your web browser, and then go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. Press enter, and then follow... 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 computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site...
Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Select your web browser, and then go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. Press enter, and then follow... 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 computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site...
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...headphones. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and then click the Test button. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Audio Your computer enables you install any sound event, such as external...; Be sure that use a variety of the computer, follow these steps: 1. For additional safety information, refer to the correct jack on your computer. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices.
...headphones. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and then click the Test button. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Audio Your computer enables you install any sound event, such as external...; Be sure that use a variety of the computer, follow these steps: 1. For additional safety information, refer to the correct jack on your computer. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices.
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... pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the drive. 2. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 Remove the disc (3) from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. The...
... pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the drive. 2. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 Remove the disc (3) from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. The...
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... 1. Configure the monitor settings to play a DVD. b. NOTE: When using both the computer display and an external display are using the right kind of driver you want to uninstall, and then reinstall (for any display designated as a printer, scanner, camera, or handheld device. CyberLink PowerDVD is installed on the ... site at http://www.hp.com. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of disc for your drive (see Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) on page 67). ● Be sure that all other drivers you want to switch between the two displays. 2. The...
... 1. Configure the monitor settings to play a DVD. b. NOTE: When using both the computer display and an external display are using the right kind of driver you want to uninstall, and then reinstall (for any display designated as a printer, scanner, camera, or handheld device. CyberLink PowerDVD is installed on the ... site at http://www.hp.com. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of disc for your drive (see Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) on page 67). ● Be sure that all other drivers you want to switch between the two displays. 2. The...
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...your specific product from the models listed. 4. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to restart the computer, save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate ...the file was stored, and then double-click the file to install the updated driver. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Open your Internet browser, go to your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. or - If prompted to do this, click Download only ...
...your specific product from the models listed. 4. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to restart the computer, save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate ...the file was stored, and then double-click the file to install the updated driver. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Open your Internet browser, go to your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. or - If prompted to do this, click Download only ...
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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. 2. Click Check for updates. 3. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 Follow the on-screen instructions. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. 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. 2. Click Check for updates. 3. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 Follow the on-screen instructions. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. This feature can be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products.
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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. To connect an external drive to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the risk...
...-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. To connect an external drive to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the risk...
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... the far right of the taskbar. 84 Chapter 7 External devices and external media cards NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. To add more information about device-specific software, refer to the USB port. Some USB devices may...
... the far right of the taskbar. 84 Chapter 7 External devices and external media cards NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. To add more information about device-specific software, refer to the USB port. Some USB devices may...
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..., press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Updating programs and drivers 105 Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your hard drive. If you may be able to install the updated driver. Select your country or region. 2. Open your web browser, ...go to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your operating system. 5. Click your computer. If prompted to do this, click Download only ...
..., press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Updating programs and drivers 105 Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your hard drive. If you may be able to install the updated driver. Select your country or region. 2. Open your web browser, ...go to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your operating system. 5. Click your computer. If prompted to do this, click Download only ...
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... 106 Appendix C Backup and recovery 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 (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to help you ... a recovery partition. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have a partition. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your most current backup. As you add new software and data...
... 106 Appendix C Backup and recovery 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 (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to help you ... a recovery partition. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have a partition. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your most current backup. As you add new software and data...
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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...