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...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. Windows and Windows Vista are available on your computer hard drive in the express warranty statements accompanying ...such products and services. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. As part of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Additional support and updates to date with your computer. They are ...
...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. Windows and Windows Vista are available on your computer hard drive in the express warranty statements accompanying ...such products and services. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. As part of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Additional support and updates to date with your computer. They are ...
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...manufacturer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the computer, refer to install the device and any required drivers. Updating the software installed on the computer Most software, including the operating system, is installed. Important updates to the Internet.... Click the name of programs is provided in the following forms: ■ Preinstalled software. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. Click Start, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Manager. 2. Follow the on-screen...
...manufacturer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the computer, refer to install the device and any required drivers. Updating the software installed on the computer Most software, including the operating system, is installed. Important updates to the Internet.... Click the name of programs is provided in the following forms: ■ Preinstalled software. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. Click Start, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Manager. 2. Follow the on-screen...
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..., follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the wireless device is amber, turn on the wireless device. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are installed and updated. Notebook Essentials 15 Do not allow the AC adapter to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Then be sure to keep...
..., follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the wireless device is amber, turn on the wireless device. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are installed and updated. Notebook Essentials 15 Do not allow the AC adapter to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Then be sure to keep...
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Notebook Essentials 17 Appendix A: Backup and recovery Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are purchased separately. To create a set of recovery discs can exit the program before inserting it in a safe ...the creation 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 with the Recovery Manager software. ■ The computer must be connected to continue the disc creation process...
Notebook Essentials 17 Appendix A: Backup and recovery Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are purchased separately. To create a set of recovery discs can exit the program before inserting it in a safe ...the creation 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 with the Recovery Manager software. ■ The computer must be connected to continue the disc creation process...
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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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... The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your computer using these features: ● The wireless action key (f12) ● HP Wireless Assistant software ● Operating system controls Using the wireless action key The computer has a wireless action key (f12), one or more... devices can control the wireless devices in Windows Control Panel). Because the wireless devices are enabled at least one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected to a wireless network. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (...
... The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your computer using these features: ● The wireless action key (f12) ● HP Wireless Assistant software ● Operating system controls Using the wireless action key The computer has a wireless action key (f12), one or more... devices can control the wireless devices in Windows Control Panel). Because the wireless devices are enabled at least one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected to a wireless network. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (...
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...device encountered interference from the Network adapters list. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If wireless networking is properly installed on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account... properly installed. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may add wireless networking capability to a WLAN If you may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, ...
...device encountered interference from the Network adapters list. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If wireless networking is properly installed on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account... properly installed. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may add wireless networking capability to a WLAN If you may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, ...
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... in the notification area after you are unavailable If you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software ... a network connected to your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for software and driver downloads, and then enter your computer, follow these steps: 1. Click the option for instructions ... your network device and attempts to reconnect to make a connection on -screen instructions. The driver must have the current codes to one of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and ...
... in the notification area after you are unavailable If you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software ... a network connected to your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for software and driver downloads, and then enter your computer, follow these steps: 1. Click the option for instructions ... your network device and attempts to reconnect to make a connection on -screen instructions. The driver must have the current codes to one of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and ...
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... the corresponding jacks on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on your computer. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To check the record functions of audio features: ● Play music using your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers...
... the corresponding jacks on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on your computer. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To check the record functions of audio features: ● Play music using your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers...
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... flat surfaces. Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the front bezel of a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Close the disc tray, and then place the disc in gently on the paper... pressing down on the drive bezel to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out the tray (2) until it stops. 2. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 Press in a protective case.
... flat surfaces. Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the front bezel of a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Close the disc tray, and then place the disc in gently on the paper... pressing down on the drive bezel to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out the tray (2) until it stops. 2. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 Press in a protective case.
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..., Modems, and so on). 4. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. In the Device Manager window... PowerDVD to switch between the two displays. 2. The process of driver you want to Start > Help and Support. CyberLink PowerDVD is inserted...hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in... external devices, such as the secondary display. 4. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 A DVD movie is also available from your hard drive before completion...drivers you want to a new disc, and then burn from the...
..., Modems, and so on). 4. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. In the Device Manager window... PowerDVD to switch between the two displays. 2. The process of driver you want to Start > Help and Support. CyberLink PowerDVD is inserted...hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in... external devices, such as the secondary display. 4. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 A DVD movie is also available from your hard drive before completion...drivers you want to a new disc, and then burn from the...
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... the procedures in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Proceed to install the updated driver. 5. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to use your hard drive. When the list of the device. 76 Chapter 6 Drives Try...
... the procedures in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Proceed to install the updated driver. 5. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to use your hard drive. When the list of the device. 76 Chapter 6 Drives Try...
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NOTE: If you have not previously set to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 2. To use Windows Update: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. This feature can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3.
NOTE: If you have not previously set to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 2. To use Windows Update: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. This feature can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3.
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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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... 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. To add more information about device-specific software, refer to the manufacturer's instructions. You will hear a sound...
... 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. To add more information about device-specific software, refer to the manufacturer's instructions. You will hear a sound...
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... on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your operating system. 5. Click the option for software and... driver downloads, enter your hard drive. Select your country or region. 2. or - NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq,...
... on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your operating system. 5. Click the option for software and... driver downloads, enter your hard drive. Select your country or region. 2. or - NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq,...
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... following tasks for computers that you may not have been included for safeguarding your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to... system failure: ● Creating a set of the window. 106 Appendix C Backup and recovery If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your information regularly to maintain a reasonably current backup. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable ...
... following tasks for computers that you may not have been included for safeguarding your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to... system failure: ● Creating a set of the window. 106 Appendix C Backup and recovery If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your information regularly to maintain a reasonably current backup. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable ...
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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...