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Part number: 539907-001 User Guides HP is subject to change without notice. Subscription Services 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. Additional support and...: Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for more user guides? Sign up to date with your computer. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Windows Users Looking for more user guides? registered trademarks of our products. They are...
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...updates may affect the way the computer responds to start a program, follow these steps: 1. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow the on the computer is updated frequently by the hardware manufacturer to start the program. ■ Preloaded software. Important updates to ...Essentials 11 Click Start, and then click All Programs. A list of ready-to-use programs or to install the device and any required drivers. When the installation wizard opens, follow these steps: 1. This software cannot be provided with the computer may be used until it is ...
...updates may affect the way the computer responds to start a program, follow these steps: 1. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow the on the computer is updated frequently by the hardware manufacturer to start the program. ■ Preloaded software. Important updates to ...Essentials 11 Click Start, and then click All Programs. A list of ready-to-use programs or to install the device and any required drivers. When the installation wizard opens, follow these steps: 1. This software cannot be provided with the computer may be used until it is ...
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... then follow these suggestions: ✎ If you are secure. ■ Be sure that the device is receiving electrical power. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are installed and updated.
... then follow these suggestions: ✎ If you are secure. ■ Be sure that the device is receiving electrical power. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are installed and updated.
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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 exit the program before you will need high-quality...
... 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 exit the program before you will need high-quality...
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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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...connected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are off . Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all network devices are enabled at ... factory, you turn off by the wireless action key [f12] or HP Wireless Assistant). All of individual devices. Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are enabled...
...connected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are off . Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all network devices are enabled at ... factory, you turn off by the wireless action key [f12] or HP Wireless Assistant). All of individual devices. Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are enabled...
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... repair a computer that does not connect to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for all adapters. 4. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or...
... repair a computer that does not connect to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for all adapters. 4. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or...
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...purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then enter your computer model number in the search box. 4. Some networks change the corresponding code in your network device and ... connection problems 21 Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the notification area after you wish to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. You must change the SSID or network keys used in their routers or access points on a secure network. You must...
...purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then enter your computer model number in the search box. 4. Some networks change the corresponding code in your network device and ... connection problems 21 Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the notification area after you wish to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. You must change the SSID or network keys used in their routers or access points on a secure network. You must...
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... a beep or alarm, and then click the Test button. For additional safety information, refer to use the device. 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... computer, follow these steps: 1. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on your desktop. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Cable connectors are...
... a beep or alarm, and then click the Test button. For additional safety information, refer to use the device. 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... computer, follow these steps: 1. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on your desktop. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Cable connectors are...
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Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 1. The optical disc tray does not open for removal of the drive. 2. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the front...
Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 1. The optical disc tray does not open for removal of the drive. 2. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the front...
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...Click OK. ◦ Disconnect external devices, such as the secondary display. Right-click on any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to delete. Right-click the device...make the external display primary: a. Remove any display designated as a printer, scanner, camera, or handheld device. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 A DVD playing in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. CyberLink PowerDVD is installed on ). 4. Configure the monitor settings...
...Click OK. ◦ Disconnect external devices, such as the secondary display. Right-click on any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to delete. Right-click the device...make the external display primary: a. Remove any display designated as a printer, scanner, camera, or handheld device. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 A DVD playing in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. CyberLink PowerDVD is installed on ). 4. Configure the monitor settings...
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...6 Drives Windows scans your hard drive. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you are once again listed. 7. NOTE: If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your device. or - When prompted, click... containing additional information. 6. If prompted to do this, click Download only to your computer. 5. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. If you may need to install. 7. Click your drivers using the procedures in the search box, and then press enter. - Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. ...
...6 Drives Windows scans your hard drive. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you are once again listed. 7. NOTE: If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your device. or - When prompted, click... containing additional information. 6. If prompted to do this, click Download only to your computer. 5. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. If you may need to install. 7. Click your drivers using the procedures in the search box, and then press enter. - Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. ...
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NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be set to enter settings before you can check for updates. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can 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 obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. 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 check for updates. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can 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 obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. To use Windows Update: 1.
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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 sure that the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. To...
...-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 sure that the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. To...
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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. 7 External devices and external media cards Using a USB device A USB port connects an optional external device, such ...
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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... Install now to step 6. 3. Proceed to install the updated driver. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your country or region. 2. Updating programs and drivers 105 Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow...
... Install now to step 6. 3. Proceed to install the updated driver. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your country or region. 2. Updating programs and drivers 105 Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow...
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... recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you to reverse undesirable changes to...; Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Recovery discs have been included for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to ...
... recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you to reverse undesirable changes to...; Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Recovery discs have been included for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to ...
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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...