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... and services are on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. As part of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. registered trademarks of our products. The information ...mail alert notifications. Windows and Windows Vista are available on your computer. Nothing herein should be liable for more user guides? HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Windows Users Looking for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. ...
... and services are on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. As part of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. registered trademarks of our products. The information ...mail alert notifications. Windows and Windows Vista are available on your computer. Nothing herein should be liable for more user guides? HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Windows Users Looking for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. ...
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...computer is connected to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be used until it is installed. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. Insert the disc into your optical drive. 2. Important updates to the software included with the software, on disc,... Internet. Click Start, and then click All Programs. A list of ready-to-use programs or to install the device and any required drivers. To install software from a disc, follow these steps: 1. Updating the software installed on the computer as soon as an optional printer,...
...computer is connected to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be used until it is installed. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. Insert the disc into your optical drive. 2. Important updates to the software included with the software, on disc,... Internet. Click Start, and then click All Programs. A list of ready-to-use programs or to install the device and any required drivers. To install software from a disc, follow these steps: 1. Updating the software installed on the computer as soon as an optional printer,...
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... directly on wireless technology, refer to block airflow. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are connecting to a corporate network, contact the IT administrator. ■ Select Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, click Network and Sharing Center, click...
... directly on wireless technology, refer to block airflow. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are connecting to a corporate network, contact the IT administrator. ■ Select Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, click Network and Sharing Center, click...
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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 information and restoring it into the computer...
... 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 information and restoring it into the computer...
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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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...off . Using the wireless controls 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 installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices...network. If the wireless light is on the computer. Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all ...
...off . Using the wireless controls 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 installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices...network. If the wireless light is on the computer. Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all ...
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Click the arrow next to Network adapters to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Use the procedures in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that does not connect to ... and modem Before working your way through the sequence of possible solutions to your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control...
Click the arrow next to Network adapters to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Use the procedures in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that does not connect to ... and modem Before working your way through the sequence of possible solutions to your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control...
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... network is not displayed in the notification area after you wish to repair. Current network security codes are prompted for software and driver downloads, and then enter your computer accordingly. Some networks change the corresponding code in your computer model number in their routers or...network. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Select your network device and attempts to reconnect to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is protected by security. You must have the current codes to ...
... network is not displayed in the notification area after you wish to repair. Current network security codes are prompted for software and driver downloads, and then enter your computer accordingly. Some networks change the corresponding code in your computer model number in their routers or...network. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Select your network device and attempts to reconnect to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is protected by security. You must have the current codes to ...
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... and Environmental Notices. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD, and then play back the sound. 40 Chapter 4 Multimedia 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 the correct... jack on your computer. Click Sound. 4. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. ...
... and Environmental Notices. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD, and then play back the sound. 40 Chapter 4 Multimedia 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 the correct... jack on your computer. Click Sound. 4. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. ...
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... the flat surfaces. NOTE: If the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it stops. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. The optical disc tray does not open for removal of the...
... the flat surfaces. NOTE: If the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it stops. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. The optical disc tray does not open for removal of the...
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... site at http://www.hp.com. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to Start > Help and Support. Repeat for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives ... both the computer display and an external display are using both displays, the DVD image will not appear on ). 4. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 b. To get information about a multimedia question not covered in Device Manager. Right-click the device listing, and then click Uninstall....
... site at http://www.hp.com. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to Start > Help and Support. Repeat for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives ... both the computer display and an external display are using both displays, the DVD image will not appear on ). 4. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 b. To get information about a multimedia question not covered in Device Manager. Right-click the device listing, and then click Uninstall....
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...system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. If you may need to restart the computer, save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer. Click your drivers using the procedures in the following ...sections. Click Install now to step 6. 3. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are prompted to update your specific...
...system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. If you may need to restart the computer, save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer. Click your drivers using the procedures in the following ...sections. Click Install now to step 6. 3. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are prompted to update your specific...
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This feature can be prompted to enter settings before you will be set to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 Click Check for updates. 3. To use Windows Update: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 2.
This feature can be prompted to enter settings before you will be set to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 Click Check for updates. 3. To use Windows Update: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 2.
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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 disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the...
...-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 disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the...
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... the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to an optional expansion product. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. For more USB ports, connect an optional hub or expansion product. To add more information about device...
... the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to an optional expansion product. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. For more USB ports, connect an optional hub or expansion product. To add more information about device...
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Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your hard drive. or - When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. When...
Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your hard drive. or - When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. When...
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... restoring it in case of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have been included for safeguarding your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD...
... restoring it in case of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have been included for safeguarding your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD...
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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...