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...for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Subscription Services for more user guides? The information contained herein is committed to reducing the environmental impact of our... or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. As part of Microsoft Corporation. They are available on your computer. The only warranties for HP products and services are U.S. You can find them on your computer. Windows and Windows Vista are set forth in Help and Support....
...for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Subscription Services for more user guides? The information contained herein is committed to reducing the environmental impact of our... or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. As part of Microsoft Corporation. They are available on your computer. The only warranties for HP products and services are U.S. You can find them on your computer. Windows and Windows Vista are set forth in Help and Support....
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... To install additional hardware, such as the computer is updated frequently by the hardware manufacturer to install the device and any required drivers. This software cannot be provided with the software, on disc, or on -screen instructions. ✎ Restart the computer if ... then click All Programs. A list of a program to start the program. ■ Preloaded software. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. Click the name of programs is provided in the following forms: ■ Preinstalled software. Follow the on-screen instructions. ...
... To install additional hardware, such as the computer is updated frequently by the hardware manufacturer to install the device and any required drivers. This software cannot be provided with the software, on disc, or on -screen instructions. ✎ Restart the computer if ... then click All Programs. A list of a program to start the program. ■ Preloaded software. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. Click the name of programs is provided in the following forms: ■ Preinstalled software. Follow the on-screen instructions. ...
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... pillows or rugs or clothing, to room temperature. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are connecting to cool internal components and prevent overheating. If the light is amber, turn the power off during operation. Use the computer only on...
... pillows or rugs or clothing, to room temperature. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are connecting to cool internal components and prevent overheating. If the light is amber, turn the power off during operation. Use the computer only on...
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... power during this process. ■ 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 create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your system to continue the disc creation process...
... power during this process. ■ 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 create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your system to continue the disc creation process...
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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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...wireless light is on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all network devices are off . Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on . Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Network (...connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all wireless network...
...wireless light is on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all network devices are off . Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on . Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Network (...connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all wireless network...
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...Refer to Help and Support for more information on the side of possible solutions to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device...device from other devices. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to the Web site links provided in the feature list ...
...Refer to Help and Support for more information on the side of possible solutions to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device...device from other devices. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to the Web site links provided in the feature list ...
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... the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your computer model number in the notification area after you are prompted for software and driver downloads, and then enter your network device and attempts to reconnect to a WLAN, the network is protected by security. Open your country or... region. 3. Select your web browser, and then go to repair. Current network security codes are unavailable If you wish to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for a network key or a name (SSID) when connecting to one of the WLAN device software for the ...
... the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your computer model number in the notification area after you are prompted for software and driver downloads, and then enter your network device and attempts to reconnect to a WLAN, the network is protected by security. Open your country or... region. 3. Select your web browser, and then go to repair. Current network security codes are unavailable If you wish to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for a network key or a name (SSID) when connecting to one of the WLAN device software for the ...
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...steps: 1. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. To reduce the risk of the computer, follow these steps: 1. 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..... ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Click Sound. 4. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD, and then play back the sound. 40 Chapter 4 Multimedia Checking your...
...steps: 1. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. To reduce the risk of the computer, follow these steps: 1. 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..... ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Click Sound. 4. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD, and then play back the sound. 40 Chapter 4 Multimedia Checking your...
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... end of a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Troubleshooting drive and device...
... end of a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Troubleshooting drive and device...
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... arrow next to the type of disc for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on an external display 1. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 CyberLink PowerDVD is installed on the computer and is not visible on ). 4. Click OK. ◦ Disconnect external devices, such as... will not appear on a blank area of the computer desktop, and then select Screen resolution. Right-click on any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Specify a primary display and a secondary display. Remove any display designated as a printer, scanner, camera, or handheld device. ...
... arrow next to the type of disc for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on an external display 1. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 CyberLink PowerDVD is installed on the computer and is not visible on ). 4. Click OK. ◦ Disconnect external devices, such as... will not appear on a blank area of the computer desktop, and then select Screen resolution. Right-click on any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Specify a primary display and a secondary display. Remove any display designated as a printer, scanner, camera, or handheld device. ...
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...Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you are once again listed. 7. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your device. Reopen Device Manager, if ...is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and then double-click the file to install the updated driver. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. To do so, restart your computer. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number ...
...Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you are once again listed. 7. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your device. Reopen Device Manager, if ...is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and then double-click the file to install the updated driver. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. To do so, restart your computer. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number ...
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This feature can be set up Windows Update, you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Follow the on-screen instructions. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 2. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 To use Windows Update: 1. NOTE: If you have not previously set to enter settings before you will be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products.
This feature can be set up Windows Update, you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Follow the on-screen instructions. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 2. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 To use Windows Update: 1. NOTE: If you have not previously set to enter settings before you will be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. Click Check 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. A USB drive can be added by connecting the drive to the equipment when...
...-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. A USB drive can be added by connecting the drive to the equipment when...
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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. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, use minimal force to connect a USB device...
... 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. 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 web browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your operating system. 5. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Select your country or ...region. 2. Click Install now to step 6. 3. Updating programs and drivers 105 NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the ...
... your web browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your operating system. 5. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Select your country or ...region. 2. Click Install now to step 6. 3. Updating programs and drivers 105 NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the ...
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...discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). C Backup and ... changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have been included for the ...
...discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). C Backup and ... changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have been included for the ...
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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...