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... Help and Support. Click Start, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Manager. 2. To see a list of ready-to-use programs or to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be used until it is displayed. 2. Some updates may have been released since the computer left the factory. Updating the software installed on the manufacturer's Web site. To access links for updating installed software, refer to optional software or external devices. Click the...
... Help and Support. Click Start, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Manager. 2. To see a list of ready-to-use programs or to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be used until it is displayed. 2. Some updates may have been released since the computer left the factory. Updating the software installed on the manufacturer's Web site. To access links for updating installed software, refer to optional software or external devices. Click the...
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... Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click Power Options. ■ The computer may be set to the computer, the image can be displayed on the computer screen or the external display, or on but is not in Chapter 2. Then, in Hibernation. To change these settings may be the cause: ■ The computer may be in the Sleep state or...
... Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click Power Options. ■ The computer may be set to the computer, the image can be displayed on the computer screen or the external display, or on but is not in Chapter 2. Then, in Hibernation. To change these settings may be the cause: ■ The computer may be in the Sleep state or...
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... not working If a wireless network connection is not working Follow these suggestions if an external device does not function as expected, follow these suggestions: ✎ If you 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 Troubleshoot problems, and then follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the wireless device is turned on and the wireless light...
... not working If a wireless network connection is not working Follow these suggestions if an external device does not function as expected, follow these suggestions: ✎ If you 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 Troubleshoot problems, and then follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the wireless device is turned on and the wireless light...
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...dial-up Internet access 6 display cleaning 25 switching image 14 Notebook Essentials E electric shock 5 emergency shutdown procedures 12, 14 environmental specifications 23 external devices, troubleshooting 15 F firewalls 4 full system recovery 17 H hardware identifying 1, 2 installing 11 Help and Support 1 Hibernation 14 HP Recovery Manager 17 humidity specifications 23 I IEC 60950 compliance 5, 15 image, switching, among display devices 14 Internet broadband access 6 choosing an ISP 6 choosing type of access 6 connecting to 6 dial-up access 6 wireless access 6 Internet Service Provider (ISP...
...dial-up Internet access 6 display cleaning 25 switching image 14 Notebook Essentials E electric shock 5 emergency shutdown procedures 12, 14 environmental specifications 23 external devices, troubleshooting 15 F firewalls 4 full system recovery 17 H hardware identifying 1, 2 installing 11 Help and Support 1 Hibernation 14 HP Recovery Manager 17 humidity specifications 23 I IEC 60950 compliance 5, 15 image, switching, among display devices 14 Internet broadband access 6 choosing an ISP 6 choosing type of access 6 connecting to 6 dial-up access 6 wireless access 6 Internet Service Provider (ISP...
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... 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 information notices 5, 23 Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices 5, 23 restore points 20 S safe computing practices 5 Safety & Comfort Guide 5 shipping the computer 26 shutdown procedures 12 Sleep 14 software antivirus 3 identifying 2 installing 11 safeguarding information 17 troubleshooting 14 updating 11 solid-state drive (SSD) 21, 22 specifications...
... 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 information notices 5, 23 Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices 5, 23 restore points 20 S safe computing practices 5 Safety & Comfort Guide 5 shipping the computer 26 shutdown procedures 12 Sleep 14 software antivirus 3 identifying 2 installing 11 safeguarding information 17 troubleshooting 14 updating 11 solid-state drive (SSD) 21, 22 specifications...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... 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 ...79 Replacing the hard drive ...80 7 External devices and external media cards Using a USB device ...84 Connecting a USB device 84 Removing a USB device ...85 Using Digital Media Slot cards ...86 Inserting a digital card ...86 Removing a digital card ...87 viii
... 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 ...79 Replacing the hard drive ...80 7 External devices and external media cards Using a USB device ...84 Connecting a USB device 84 Removing a USB device ...85 Using Digital Media Slot cards ...86 Inserting a digital card ...86 Removing a digital card ...87 viii
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... monaural microphone. (7) Audio-out (headphone) jack (8) Digital media slot (select models only) (9) Drive light Produces sound when connected to cool internal components. Connects an optional USB device. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) On: The hard drive is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Components 7 only) (2) Vent Enables airflow to optional powered stereo...
... monaural microphone. (7) Audio-out (headphone) jack (8) Digital media slot (select models only) (9) Drive light Produces sound when connected to cool internal components. Connects an optional USB device. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) On: The hard drive is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Components 7 only) (2) Vent Enables airflow to optional powered stereo...
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... and Support for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is listed, either your computer. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Use the procedures in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that does not connect to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > Control Panel > System...
... and Support for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is listed, either your computer. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Use the procedures in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that does not connect to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > Control Panel > System...
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... install. 7. Windows scans your Internet browser, go to download the driver and install it later. Click your hard drive. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. Open your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. or - When the list of the device. 76 Chapter 6 Drives Click Install...
... install. 7. Windows scans your Internet browser, go to download the driver and install it later. Click your hard drive. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. Open your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. or - When the list of the device. 76 Chapter 6 Drives Click Install...
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USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44 MB disk drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-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. Connect the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. To disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it from the computer, and...
USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44 MB disk drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-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. Connect the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. To disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it from the computer, and...
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.... HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at least once a month. Click Defragment disk. Depending on a monthly schedule, but you can defragment your hard drive at any time. After you do not need access to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For additional information, refer to run during the night or another time when you start Disk Defragmenter...
.... HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at least once a month. Click Defragment disk. Depending on a monthly schedule, but you can defragment your hard drive at any time. After you do not need access to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For additional information, refer to run during the night or another time when you start Disk Defragmenter...
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Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. Use the following guidelines when setting a password in a file on the computer. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are set, changed, or deleted, it in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on the computer. ● Do not use your information. Protects access to computer contents. Several types of passwords can be set, depending on...
Because most passwords are not displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. Use the following guidelines when setting a password in a file on the computer. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as they are set, changed, or deleted, it in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on the computer. ● Do not use your information. Protects access to computer contents. Several types of passwords can be set, depending on...
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...on . Setup Utility menus 101 Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Change the language of Setup Utility in DC mode. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Set the following boot options: ● POST Hotkey Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for : ◦ Notebook Hard Drive ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key/USB Hard Disk ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Network Adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk...
...on . Setup Utility menus 101 Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Change the language of Setup Utility in DC mode. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Set the following boot options: ● POST Hotkey Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for : ◦ Notebook Hard Drive ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key/USB Hard Disk ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Network Adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk...
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... or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Prepare for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to Help and Support for your computer model, product category, and series or family. You may be prompted for more information. 2. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. If...
... or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Prepare for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to Help and Support for your computer model, product category, and series or family. You may be prompted for more information. 2. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. If...
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... download and installation, follow these steps: 1. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the BIOS has successfully updated. Double-click the file that is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Identify the BIOS update...
... download and installation, follow these steps: 1. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the BIOS has successfully updated. Double-click the file that is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Identify the BIOS update...
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... verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. When the list of the device. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Proceed to install the updated driver.
... verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. When the list of the device. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Proceed to install the updated driver.
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... Bluetooth label 12 boot options 101 112 Index boot order 101 button sound 101 buttons power 4 TouchPad 2 TouchPad off indicator 28 TouchPad right/left 28 C cables LAN 27 modem 23 security 96 USB 84 calibrating battery 57 caps lock light, identifying 3 Card Reader Power Saving 101 CD burning 72 copying 71 playing 68 removing 73 CD drive 78 Certificate of Authenticity label 12 changing the language of Setup Utility 98 charging batteries 55, 57 checking audio functions 40 compartments memory module 8 components additional hardware...
... Bluetooth label 12 boot options 101 112 Index boot order 101 button sound 101 buttons power 4 TouchPad 2 TouchPad off indicator 28 TouchPad right/left 28 C cables LAN 27 modem 23 security 96 USB 84 calibrating battery 57 caps lock light, identifying 3 Card Reader Power Saving 101 CD burning 72 copying 71 playing 68 removing 73 CD drive 78 Certificate of Authenticity label 12 changing the language of Setup Utility 98 charging batteries 55, 57 checking audio functions 40 compartments memory module 8 components additional hardware...
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...-on password 94 entering an administrator password 93 esc key, identifying 5 exiting Setup Utility 100 external audio devices, connecting 40 external drive 78 external monitor port, identifying 7 F f11 111 fan always on 101 firewall 17 firewall software 95 fn key, identifying 5 full system recovery 106 G graphics modes, switching 62 H hard drive installing 82 removing 80 replacing 80 hard drive bay, identifying 8 hard drive self test 101 HDMI connecting 42 HDMI port 42 HDMI port, identifying 7 headphone (audio-out) jack 36 headphones 36 Hibernation exiting 47 initiated during critical battery...
...-on password 94 entering an administrator password 93 esc key, identifying 5 exiting Setup Utility 100 external audio devices, connecting 40 external drive 78 external monitor port, identifying 7 F f11 111 fan always on 101 firewall 17 firewall software 95 fn key, identifying 5 full system recovery 106 G graphics modes, switching 62 H hard drive installing 82 removing 80 replacing 80 hard drive bay, identifying 8 hard drive self test 101 HDMI connecting 42 HDMI port 42 HDMI port, identifying 7 headphone (audio-out) jack 36 headphones 36 Hibernation exiting 47 initiated during critical battery...
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... driver problems 73 DVD movie play 74 external display 75 HP device drivers 76 modem 26 optical disc tray 73 Windows device drivers 77 wireless connection problems 20 turning off the computer 63 U unresponsive system 63 USB cable, connecting 84 USB devices connecting 84 description 84 removing 85 USB hubs 84 USB port, identifying 6, 7 USB ports, identifying 84 using Setup Utility 98 using system restore 110 V vents, identifying 7, 8 video, using 41 Virtualization Technology 101 volume down action key 36 volume mute action key 36 volume up action key 36 volume, adjusting 37 W webcam adjusting...
... driver problems 73 DVD movie play 74 external display 75 HP device drivers 76 modem 26 optical disc tray 73 Windows device drivers 77 wireless connection problems 20 turning off the computer 63 U unresponsive system 63 USB cable, connecting 84 USB devices connecting 84 description 84 removing 85 USB hubs 84 USB port, identifying 6, 7 USB ports, identifying 84 using Setup Utility 98 using system restore 110 V vents, identifying 7, 8 video, using 41 Virtualization Technology 101 volume down action key 36 volume mute action key 36 volume up action key 36 volume, adjusting 37 W webcam adjusting...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... for the SATA Advanced Host Controller (AHCI) Interface. Updates to SATA AHCI mode Using Sysprep with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for adding SATA drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Intel Matrix Storage...
... for the SATA Advanced Host Controller (AHCI) Interface. Updates to SATA AHCI mode Using Sysprep with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for adding SATA drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Intel Matrix Storage...