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...be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Windows and Windows Vista are available on your computer. Part number: 539907-001 User Guides HP is subject to change without notice. Click: Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for more user guides? ...trademarks of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. The only warranties for ...
...be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Windows and Windows Vista are available on your computer. Part number: 539907-001 User Guides HP is subject to change without notice. Click: Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for more user guides? ...trademarks of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. The only warranties for ...
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... software. When the installation wizard opens, follow the on the manufacturer's Web site. Important updates to install the device and any required drivers. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. Update the operating system and other software installed on disc. Updating the software installed on the computer is...
... software. When the installation wizard opens, follow the on the manufacturer's Web site. Important updates to install the device and any required drivers. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. Update the operating system and other software installed on disc. Updating the software installed on the computer is...
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... 60950). ✎ The fan in Help and Support. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are installed and updated. If the light is amber, turn the power off during operation. Notebook Essentials 15 It is normal for Safety of overheating...
... 60950). ✎ The fan in Help and Support. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are installed and updated. If the light is amber, turn the power off during operation. Notebook Essentials 15 It is normal for Safety of overheating...
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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: ...9632; You will be prompted to continue the disc creation process. 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 ...
... ■ 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: ...9632; You will be prompted to continue the disc creation process. 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 ...
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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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...is white, at the factory, so the wireless light is on . Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to a wireless network. Indicates that one or more network... that one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all of the wireless devices are off by the wireless action key [f12] or HP Wireless Assistant). Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on . Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the ...
...is white, at the factory, so the wireless light is on . Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to a wireless network. Indicates that one or more network... that one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all of the wireless devices are off by the wireless action key [f12] or HP Wireless Assistant). Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on . Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the ...
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.... In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. The listing for a WLAN device may be sure 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 wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is not installed correctly or ...
.... In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. The listing for a WLAN device may be sure 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 wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is not installed correctly or ...
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...purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Click... in your web browser, and then go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. You must be displayed. Open your computer accordingly. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. The driver must change the SSID or network keys used in their routers...
...purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Click... in your web browser, and then go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. You must be displayed. Open your computer accordingly. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. The driver must change the SSID or network keys used in their routers...
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...multimedia presentations using your computer. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and then click the Test button. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to your computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Sound. 4. For additional safety information, refer to use the device. ... Be sure that use a variety of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on your desktop. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD, ...
...multimedia presentations using your computer. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and then click the Test button. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to your computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Sound. 4. For additional safety information, refer to use the device. ... Be sure that use a variety of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on your desktop. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD, ...
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... the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the drive. 2. Insert the end of a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. NOTE: If the tray is released, and then pull out the...
... the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the drive. 2. Insert the end of a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. NOTE: If the tray is released, and then pull out the...
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... at http://www.hp.com. Right-click the device listing, and then click Uninstall. If both displays, the DVD image will not appear on an external display 1. Click OK. ◦ Disconnect external devices, such as the secondary display. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 Remove ...any other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep and Hibernation. ● Be sure that all other drivers you want to the type of driver you are turned on ). 4. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to delete. Specify a primary display and a secondary...
... at http://www.hp.com. Right-click the device listing, and then click Uninstall. If both displays, the DVD image will not appear on an external display 1. Click OK. ◦ Disconnect external devices, such as the secondary display. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 Remove ...any other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep and Hibernation. ● Be sure that all other drivers you want to the type of driver you are turned on ). 4. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to delete. Specify a primary display and a secondary...
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.... 2. 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 any devices requiring drivers. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Open your Internet browser, go to open files,... and then continue with the restart. 6. Proceed to install the updated driver. If prompted to do this, click ...
.... 2. 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 any devices requiring drivers. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Open your Internet browser, go to open files,... and then continue with the restart. 6. Proceed to install the updated driver. If prompted to do this, click ...
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To use Windows Update: 1. Click Check for updates. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. NOTE: If you have not previously set to enter settings before you will be set up Windows Update, you can check for updates. 3. 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. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update.
To use Windows Update: 1. Click Check for updates. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. NOTE: If you have not previously set to enter settings before you will be set up Windows Update, you can check for updates. 3. 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. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update.
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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 manufacturer's instructions. For more USB ports, connect an optional hub or expansion product. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. 7 External devices and external media cards Using a USB device A USB port connects an optional external device, such...
... the manufacturer's instructions. For more USB ports, connect an optional hub or expansion product. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. 7 External devices and external media cards Using a USB device A USB port connects an optional external device, such...
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...on your specific product from the models listed. 4. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was...in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click Install now to step 6. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your computer. Click your hard drive. If prompted to do this, ...
...on your specific product from the models listed. 4. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was...in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click Install now to step 6. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your computer. Click your hard drive. If prompted to do this, ...
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... Creating a set of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current...select Start > Computer. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to recover your full factory image if you create. NOTE: If your computer and restore ...
... Creating a set of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current...select Start > Computer. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to recover your full factory image if you create. NOTE: If your computer and restore ...
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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...