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...You can find them on the Web. Windows and Windows Vista are available on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Nothing herein should be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Additional support and updates ...to the user guides are U.S. They are set forth in Help and Support. registered trademarks of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Sign up to date with your computer. The only warranties for Business Notebook Keep ...
...You can find them on the Web. Windows and Windows Vista are available on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Nothing herein should be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Additional support and updates ...to the user guides are U.S. They are set forth in Help and Support. registered trademarks of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Sign up to date with your computer. The only warranties for Business Notebook Keep ...
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Some updates may affect the way the computer responds to Help and Support. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Software on the manufacturer's Web site. Insert the disc into your optical drive...: 1. Click the name of programs is displayed. 2. To see a list of ready-to-use programs or to install the device and any required drivers. Important updates to start a program, follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer or provider. Click Start, and then click All Programs. A list of...
Some updates may affect the way the computer responds to Help and Support. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Software on the manufacturer's Web site. Insert the disc into your optical drive...: 1. Click the name of programs is displayed. 2. To see a list of ready-to-use programs or to install the device and any required drivers. Important updates to start a program, follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer or provider. Click Start, and then click All Programs. A list of...
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... the computer to cool to room temperature. It is properly connected to its power adapter and the cable or DSL modem, and 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...
... the computer to cool to room temperature. It is properly connected to its power adapter and the cable or DSL modem, and 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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...+R, DVD-R, or CD-R discs. 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 power ... of 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 prompted to continue the disc creation process. Notebook Essentials 17
...+R, DVD-R, or CD-R discs. 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 power ... of 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 prompted to continue the disc creation process. Notebook Essentials 17
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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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... installed, and one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all wireless network devices are connected to a wired network. Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on . Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more of the ...devices in Windows Control Panel). Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are turned off . Network (disconnected) Network...
... installed, and one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all wireless network devices are connected to a wired network. Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on . Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more of the ...devices in Windows Control Panel). Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are turned off . Network (disconnected) Network...
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... devices. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. You may be prompted for your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi...from other devices. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, 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. ●...
... devices. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. You may be prompted for your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi...from other devices. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, 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. ●...
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... to reconnect to one of the WLAN device software for instructions on setting up the same codes on a regular basis to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in their routers or access points on both the...Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. If the WLAN device you are alphanumeric codes that you configure the WLAN, the software driver is protected by security. Select your computer model number in the notification area, follow these steps: 1. Click the option for the latest software. The ...
... to reconnect to one of the WLAN device software for instructions on setting up the same codes on a regular basis to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in their routers or access points on both the...Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. If the WLAN device you are alphanumeric codes that you configure the WLAN, the software driver is protected by security. Select your computer model number in the notification area, follow these steps: 1. Click the option for the latest software. The ...
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...audio features: ● Play music using your computer. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Audio Your computer enables you install any sound event, such as... CDs. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! For additional safety information, refer to the correct jack on your desktop. 3. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Open ...
...audio features: ● Play music using your computer. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Audio Your computer enables you install any sound event, such as... CDs. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! For additional safety information, refer to the correct jack on your desktop. 3. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Open ...
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Remove the disc (3) from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 Press the release button (1) on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. Press in gently on the paper clip until ..., and then pull out the tray (2) until it stops. The optical disc tray does not open for removal of the drive. 2. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions.
Remove the disc (3) from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 Press the release button (1) on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. Press in gently on the paper clip until ..., and then pull out the tray (2) until it stops. The optical disc tray does not open for removal of the drive. 2. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions.
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...are using both the computer display and an external display are turned on any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Right-click on a blank area of disc for any other programs are ...OK. ◦ Disconnect external devices, such as the secondary display. A DVD movie is also available from the optical drive. 2. b. The process of driver you want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. When prompted, confirm that the disc is inserted properly. ● Select a slower ...
...are using both the computer display and an external display are turned on any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Right-click on a blank area of disc for any other programs are ...OK. ◦ Disconnect external devices, such as the secondary display. A DVD movie is also available from the optical drive. 2. b. The process of driver you want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. When prompted, confirm that the disc is inserted properly. ● Select a slower ...
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... some locations you may be able to use your computer. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click the option for any devices requiring drivers. Click your hard drive. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to your device. NOTE: If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the ... listed. 7. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save all open a window containing additional information. 6. Try to download the driver and install it later. or - When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed....
... some locations you may be able to use your computer. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click the option for any devices requiring drivers. Click your hard drive. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to your device. NOTE: If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the ... listed. 7. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save all open a window containing additional information. 6. Try to download the driver and install it later. or - When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed....
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Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 This feature can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to enter settings before you have not previously set to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. NOTE: If you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. To use Windows Update: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 2.
Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 This feature can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to enter settings before you have not previously set to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. NOTE: If you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 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 equipment when connecting a powered drive, be added by connecting the drive to the computer...
...-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 equipment when connecting a powered drive, be added by connecting the drive to the computer...
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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 manufacturer's instructions. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: ...
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 manufacturer's instructions. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: ...
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...and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Updating programs and drivers 105 Proceed to download the driver and install it later. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to your web browser, go to install the updated driver. When the list of the device. Open... your computer. Click your operating system. 5. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your hard drive. ...
...and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Updating programs and drivers 105 Proceed to download the driver and install it later. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to your web browser, go to install the updated driver. When the list of the device. Open... your computer. Click your operating system. 5. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your hard drive. ...
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... to reverse undesirable changes to your operating system and software. As you add new software and data files, you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer... to maintain a reasonably current backup. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a ...
... to reverse undesirable changes to your operating system and software. As you add new software and data files, you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer... to maintain a reasonably current backup. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a ...
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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...