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... available on your computer. You can find them on your computer. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. registered trademarks of our products. Windows and Windows Vista are on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. The information contained herein is committed to...
... available on your computer. You can find them on your computer. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. registered trademarks of our products. Windows and Windows Vista are on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. The information contained herein is committed to...
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... Programs. A list of ready-to-use programs or to start a program, follow these steps: 1. 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. To install software from a disc...on disc. Update the operating system and other software installed on the computer is connected to install the device and any required drivers. Locating and installing software Software on the computer as soon as an optional printer, follow these steps: 1. Installing additional ...
... Programs. A list of ready-to-use programs or to start a program, follow these steps: 1. 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. To install software from a disc...on disc. Update the operating system and other software installed on the computer is connected to install the device and any required drivers. Locating and installing software Software on the computer as soon as an optional printer, follow these steps: 1. Installing additional ...
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... and the Web site links in the computer starts up automatically to its power adapter and the cable or DSL modem, and that the correct drivers are on. ■ Be sure that the wireless router or access point is overheating, allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or...
... and the Web site links in the computer starts up automatically to its power adapter and the cable or DSL modem, and that the correct drivers are on. ■ Be sure that the wireless router or access point is overheating, allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or...
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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: ..., click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Disc Creation. 2. 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: ..., click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Disc Creation. 2. 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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...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 network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all wireless...to turn on . Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are off by the wireless action key [f12] or HP Wireless Assistant). Using the wireless controls You can be controlled through HP Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network...
...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 network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all wireless...to turn on . Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are off by the wireless action key [f12] or HP Wireless Assistant). Using the wireless controls You can be controlled through HP Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network...
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... list on the side of the original computer package, you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not listed 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 may include the...
... list on the side of the original computer package, you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not listed 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 may include the...
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...must be displayed. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. You must have the current codes to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. To get the latest version of the preferred networks. ● If there is no network icon in the notification area, follow the...then enter the codes when prompted to do so. Click Troubleshoot problems, and then select the network you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the notification area after you wish to your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for the latest ...
...must be displayed. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. You must have the current codes to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. To get the latest version of the preferred networks. ● If there is no network icon in the notification area, follow the...then enter the codes when prompted to do so. Click Troubleshoot problems, and then select the network you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the notification area after you wish to your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for the latest ...
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...Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Click Sound. 4. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Save the file to your computer. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and then ...connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. 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 correct ...
...Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Click Sound. 4. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Save the file to your computer. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and then ...connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. 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 correct ...
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... the disc by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. Press in a protective case. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 Remove the disc (3) from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. Press the release button (1) on the paper clip...
... the disc by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. Press in a protective case. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 Remove the disc (3) from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. Press the release button (1) on the paper clip...
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... to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. When prompted, confirm that all other drivers you are copying a disc, save the information on an external display 1....Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Click OK. ◦ Disconnect external devices, such as the secondary display. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 Specify a primary display and a secondary display. A DVD playing in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. A DVD movie is ...
... to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. When prompted, confirm that all other drivers you are copying a disc, save the information on an external display 1....Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Click OK. ◦ Disconnect external devices, such as the secondary display. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 Specify a primary display and a secondary display. A DVD playing in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. A DVD movie is ...
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...the device. 76 Chapter 6 Drives Click Install now to step 6. 3. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to use your computer. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. ..., save all open a window containing additional information. 6. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your Internet browser, go to download the driver and install it later. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Windows scans your system for installed ...
...the device. 76 Chapter 6 Drives Click Install now to step 6. 3. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to use your computer. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. ..., save all open a window containing additional information. 6. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your Internet browser, go to download the driver and install it later. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Windows scans your system for installed ...
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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. Click Check for updates. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. This feature can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. To use Windows Update: 1. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check 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. Click Check for updates. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. This feature can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. To use Windows Update: 1. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check 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 computer. 2. A USB drive can be sure that the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. Using...
...-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. Using...
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... USB devices may require additional support software, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, use minimal force to connect a USB device...
... USB devices may require additional support software, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, use minimal force to connect a USB device...
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... When the list of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your web browser, go to install. 7. To do ...so, restart your computer. If prompted to install the updated driver. or - Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Install...
... When the list of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your web browser, go to install. 7. To do ...so, restart your computer. If prompted to install the updated driver. or - Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Install...
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... ● Creating a set of the window. 106 Appendix C Backup and recovery System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from recovery ... Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have a recovery partition. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD),...
... ● Creating a set of the window. 106 Appendix C Backup and recovery System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from recovery ... Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have a recovery partition. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD),...
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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...