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...herein should be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. As part of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. For more user guides? Additional support and updates to the user guides... are on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Subscription Services for HP products and services are U.S. They are available on your computer hard drive in the express warranty statements accompanying ...
...herein should be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. As part of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. For more user guides? Additional support and updates to the user guides... are on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Subscription Services for HP products and services are U.S. They are available on your computer hard drive in the express warranty statements accompanying ...
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... computer Most software, including the operating system, is updated frequently by the hardware manufacturer to install the device and any required drivers. Some updates may be used until it is connected to start a program, follow these steps: 1. Notebook Essentials 11 Installing... and software Installing hardware To install additional hardware, such as the computer is installed. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. To access links for updating installed software, refer to optional software or external devices. Chapter 2: What's...
... computer Most software, including the operating system, is updated frequently by the hardware manufacturer to install the device and any required drivers. Some updates may be used until it is connected to start a program, follow these steps: 1. Notebook Essentials 11 Installing... and software Installing hardware To install additional hardware, such as the computer is installed. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. To access links for updating installed software, refer to optional software or external devices. Chapter 2: What's...
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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 secure. ■ Be sure that the device is receiving electrical power. ■ Be sure that the device, especially if it is older, is compatible...
... 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 secure. ■ Be sure that the device is receiving electrical power. ■ Be sure that the device, especially if it is older, is compatible...
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...■ 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 be created per computer. ■ Number ...then click Recovery Disc Creation. 2. Notebook Essentials 17 Appendix A: Backup and recovery Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you with the following guidelines before you experience serious system failure or instability.
...■ 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 be created per computer. ■ Number ...then click Recovery Disc Creation. 2. Notebook Essentials 17 Appendix A: Backup and recovery Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you with the following guidelines before you experience serious system failure or instability.
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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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... no network devices are turned off by the wireless action key [f12] or HP Wireless Assistant). Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all wireless network...
... no network devices are turned off by the wireless action key [f12] or HP Wireless Assistant). Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all wireless network...
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.... Identify the WLAN device from other devices. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security..., and modem If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network...
.... Identify the WLAN device from other devices. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security..., and modem If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network...
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...instructions on setting up the same codes on a regular basis to improve security. Select your web browser, and then go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The SSID and network key are alphanumeric codes that you are unavailable If you enter into your computer to identify your ... and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your network device and attempts to reconnect to one of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then enter your computer model number in the notification area, follow these steps: 1. Network icon is not displayed If the ...
...instructions on setting up the same codes on a regular basis to improve security. Select your web browser, and then go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The SSID and network key are alphanumeric codes that you are unavailable If you enter into your computer to identify your ... and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your network device and attempts to reconnect to one of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then enter your computer model number in the notification area, follow these steps: 1. Network icon is not displayed If the ...
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.... Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD, and then play back the sound. 40 Chapter 4 Multimedia Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and then click the Test button. When the...You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Click Sound. 4. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Audio Your computer enables you install any sound event, such as...
.... Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD, and then play back the sound. 40 Chapter 4 Multimedia Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and then click the Test button. When the...You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Click Sound. 4. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Audio Your computer enables you install any sound event, such as...
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... outer edges of a CD, DVD, or BD 1. NOTE: If the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it . 3. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. The optical disc tray does not open for removal of the disc. Remove the... in gently on the drive bezel to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out the tray (2) until it stops. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 Close the disc tray, and then place the disc in the front bezel of the drive. 2. Removing a CD, DVD, or BD...
... outer edges of a CD, DVD, or BD 1. NOTE: If the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it . 3. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. The optical disc tray does not open for removal of the disc. Remove the... in gently on the drive bezel to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out the tray (2) until it stops. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 Close the disc tray, and then place the disc in the front bezel of the drive. 2. Removing a CD, DVD, or BD...
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...a primary display and a secondary display. The process of disc for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 If both displays, the DVD image will not appear on the source disc to ...your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that all other drivers you want to...
...a primary display and a secondary display. The process of disc for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 If both displays, the DVD image will not appear on the source disc to ...your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that all other drivers you want to...
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... do so, restart your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. When the list of the device. 76 Chapter 6 Drives Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your drivers using the procedures in the Search box, press enter, and follow ...window containing additional information. 6. If prompted to do this, click Download only to open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Try to step 6. 3. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. NOTE: In some locations you are once again listed. 7. 5. In the ...
... do so, restart your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. When the list of the device. 76 Chapter 6 Drives Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your drivers using the procedures in the Search box, press enter, and follow ...window containing additional information. 6. If prompted to do this, click Download only to open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Try to step 6. 3. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. NOTE: In some locations you are once again listed. 7. 5. In the ...
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Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 To use Windows Update: 1. 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. Follow the on-screen instructions. Click Check for updates. 2. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be set to enter settings before you can check for updates. 3. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update.
Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 To use Windows Update: 1. 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. Follow the on-screen instructions. Click Check for updates. 2. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be set to enter settings before you can check for updates. 3. 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 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. For more USB ports, connect an optional hub or expansion product. Some USB devices may require additional...
... 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. For more USB ports, connect an optional hub or expansion product. Some USB devices may require additional...
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Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of the device. NOTE: In some locations... other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Select your hard drive. Click Install now to install. 7. Updating programs and drivers 105 Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your web browser, go to step 6. 3. or - When prompted, click Save, and then select ...
Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of the device. NOTE: In some locations... other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Select your hard drive. Click Install now to install. 7. Updating programs and drivers 105 Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your web browser, go to step 6. 3. or - When prompted, click Save, and then select ...
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... This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to recover your information and restoring it in case of a system failure... C Backup and recovery Recovery after software setup. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● ...
... This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to recover your information and restoring it in case of a system failure... C Backup and recovery Recovery after software setup. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● ...
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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...