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...warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Sign up to date with your computer. As part 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 ... Help and Support. Additional support and updates to the user guides are on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Subscription Services for more user guides? Windows Users Looking for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein...
...warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Sign up to date with your computer. As part 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 ... Help and Support. Additional support and updates to the user guides are on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Subscription Services for more user guides? Windows Users Looking for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein...
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...: 1. Important updates to optional software or external devices. Click Start, and then click All Programs. A list of a program to install the device and any required drivers. Updating the software installed on the computer Most software, including the operating system, is updated frequently by the hardware manufacturer to start a program, follow the...
...: 1. Important updates to optional software or external devices. Click Start, and then click All Programs. A list of a program to install the device and any required drivers. Updating the software installed on the computer Most software, including the operating system, is updated frequently by the hardware manufacturer to start a program, follow the...
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... reconnect all device connections are installed and updated. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are secure. ■ Be sure that the device is receiving electrical power. ■ Be sure that the device, especially if it is older, is compatible...
... reconnect all device connections are installed and updated. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are secure. ■ Be sure that the device is receiving electrical power. ■ Be sure that the device, especially if it is older, is compatible...
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...continue the disc creation process. Follow the on-screen instructions. 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 ... To create 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 its original factory state if you will need high-quality DVD+R, DVD...
...continue the disc creation process. Follow the on-screen instructions. 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 ... To create 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 its original factory state if you will need high-quality DVD+R, DVD...
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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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...status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of the wireless devices are on. Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network devices are connected to a wired network. Wired network (connected...If the wireless light is on or turn on . Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are connected to turn off all wireless devices are connected (or all of the wireless...
...status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of the wireless devices are on. Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network devices are connected to a wired network. Wired network (connected...If the wireless light is on or turn on . Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are connected to turn off all wireless devices are connected (or all of the wireless...
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.... The listing for more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the... driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission ...
.... The listing for more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the... driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission ...
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...of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your web browser, and then go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the latest... network is protected by security. Press enter, and then follow the on a secure network. The SSID and network key are prompted for software and driver downloads, and then enter your country or region. 3. You must be displayed. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and ...
...of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your web browser, and then go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the latest... network is protected by security. Press enter, and then follow the on a secure network. The SSID and network key are prompted for software and driver downloads, and then enter your country or region. 3. You must be displayed. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and ...
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...music using audio and images. ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Checking your computer. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Audio Your computer enables...between the device and the programs that you to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on the computer. ● Be sure that use a variety of the computer, follow these ...
...music using audio and images. ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Checking your computer. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Audio Your computer enables...between the device and the programs that you to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on the computer. ● Be sure that use a variety of the computer, follow these ...
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..., and then place the disc in the front bezel of a paper clip (1) into the release access in a protective case. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 Insert the end of the drive. 2. NOTE: If the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until the disc tray... 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. Hold the disc by gently pressing down on the paper clip until it stops...
..., and then place the disc in the front bezel of a paper clip (1) into the release access in a protective case. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 Insert the end of the drive. 2. NOTE: If the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until the disc tray... 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. Hold the disc by gently pressing down on the paper clip until it stops...
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... the monitor settings to switch between the two displays. 2. Right-click on an external display 1. Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Then in this guide, go to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. A DVD movie is inserted...the secondary display. NOTE: When using the right kind of the computer desktop, and then select Screen resolution. A DVD playing in Device Manager. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. If both displays, the DVD image will not appear on ). 4. 4. Specify ...
... the monitor settings to switch between the two displays. 2. Right-click on an external display 1. Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Then in this guide, go to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. A DVD movie is inserted...the secondary display. NOTE: When using the right kind of the computer desktop, and then select Screen resolution. A DVD playing in Device Manager. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. If both displays, the DVD image will not appear on ). 4. 4. Specify ...
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5. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. or - Click your device. Try to your drivers using the procedures in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your hard drive. Click Install now to step 6. 3. When ... continue with the restart. 6. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. Windows scans your country or region. 2. Proceed to install ...
5. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. or - Click your device. Try to your drivers using the procedures in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your hard drive. Click Install now to step 6. 3. When ... continue with the restart. 6. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. Windows scans your country or region. 2. Proceed to install ...
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Follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be set to enter settings before you can check for updates. 3. Click Check for updates. 2. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. To use Windows Update: 1. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products.
Follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be set to enter settings before you can check for updates. 3. Click Check for updates. 2. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. To use Windows Update: 1. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You 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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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. The computer has a USB ...
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. The computer has a USB ...
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... now to install. 7. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your country or region. 2. Click the option for software and...your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If you may be able to step 6. 3. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your web browser,...
... now to install. 7. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your country or region. 2. Click the option for software and...your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If you may be able to step 6. 3. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your web browser,...
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...feature). NOTE: If your most current backup. Use these discs to maintain a reasonably current backup. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you may not have been included for computers that...recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to recover your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you to reverse undesirable changes to your information and restoring it in case of...
...feature). NOTE: If your most current backup. Use these discs to maintain a reasonably current backup. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you may not have been included for computers that...recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to recover your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you to reverse undesirable changes to your information and restoring it in case 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...