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...environmental impact of our products. Nothing herein should be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Subscription Services for HP products and services are U.S. The only warranties for 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. You can find them on your computer hard drive in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and ...
...environmental impact of our products. Nothing herein should be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Subscription Services for HP products and services are U.S. The only warranties for 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. You can find them on your computer hard drive in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and ...
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... and other software installed on the computer Most software, including the operating system, is connected to install the device and any required drivers. Locating and installing software Software on -screen instructions. ✎ Restart the computer if you are prompted to do so. ✎.... To install software from a disc, follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer or provider. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. Important updates to optional software or external devices. Some updates may have been released since the computer left the...
... and other software installed on the computer Most software, including the operating system, is connected to install the device and any required drivers. Locating and installing software Software on -screen instructions. ✎ Restart the computer if you are prompted to do so. ✎.... To install software from a disc, follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer or provider. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. Important updates to optional software or external devices. Some updates may have been released since the computer left the...
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... temperature limits defined by the International Standard for the internal fan to its power adapter and the cable or DSL modem, and that the correct drivers are using the computer. Å WARNING: To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950). ✎ The fan in...
... temperature limits defined by the International Standard for the internal fan to its power adapter and the cable or DSL modem, and that the correct drivers are using the computer. Å WARNING: To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950). ✎ The fan in...
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...keep them in case 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. ■ ...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 purchased separately. Create these discs after setting up the computer for safeguarding your information and restoring it into the...
...keep them in case 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. ■ ...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 purchased separately. Create these discs after setting up the computer for safeguarding your information and restoring it into the...
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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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...network devices are connected to a wireless network. Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are disabled in your wireless devices, not the status of the wireless devices...HP Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem If the wireless light is amber, all of individual devices. The wireless light indicates the overall power state of the wireless light and the wireless action key (f12) on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers...
...network devices are connected to a wireless network. Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are disabled in your wireless devices, not the status of the wireless devices...HP Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem If the wireless light is amber, all of individual devices. The wireless light indicates the overall power state of the wireless light and the wireless action key (f12) on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers...
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You may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Identify the WLAN device from other devices. The listing for the WLAN device is not properly installed. If ... your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that does not connect to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may add wireless networking capability to expand the list and show all wireless devices.
You may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Identify the WLAN device from other devices. The listing for the WLAN device is not properly installed. If ... your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that does not connect to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may add wireless networking capability to expand the list and show all wireless devices.
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... Network and Sharing Center. 2. Open your computer model number in the search box. 4. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is no network icon in the notification area, follow the on both the router and the WLAN device. ● For a private network, such as a...the network icon is not displayed in the notification area after you are prompted for software and driver downloads, and then enter your web browser, and then go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The driver must have the current codes to make a connection on a regular basis to improve security. ...
... Network and Sharing Center. 2. Open your computer model number in the search box. 4. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is no network icon in the notification area, follow the on both the router and the WLAN device. ● For a private network, such as a...the network icon is not displayed in the notification area after you are prompted for software and driver downloads, and then enter your web browser, and then go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The driver must have the current codes to make a connection on a regular basis to improve security. ...
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... radio programs (select models only) or receive FM radio signals. ● Create or "burn" audio CDs. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your desktop. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Save the file to...
... radio programs (select models only) or receive FM radio signals. ● Create or "burn" audio CDs. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your desktop. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Save the file to...
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... out the tray (2) until it stops. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 1.
... out the tray (2) until it stops. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 1.
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... disc, save the information on the source disc to uninstall, and then reinstall (for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD to Start > Help and Support...DVD movie is not visible on a blank area of disc for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. b. To get information about a multimedia question not covered in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Configure the monitor settings to...
... disc, save the information on the source disc to uninstall, and then reinstall (for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD to Start > Help and Support...DVD movie is not visible on a blank area of disc for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. b. To get information about a multimedia question not covered in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Configure the monitor settings to...
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.... Proceed to install the updated driver. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Try to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your device. Open your Internet browser, go to use your country or region. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your specific product ... correct the problem, you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. or - Click Install now to step 6. 3. To do so, restart your computer. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage...
.... Proceed to install the updated driver. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Try to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your device. Open your Internet browser, go to use your country or region. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your specific product ... correct the problem, you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. or - Click Install now to step 6. 3. To do so, restart your computer. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage...
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To use Windows Update: 1. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to enter settings before you can be set to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 This feature can check for updates. 3. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Follow the on-screen instructions. Click Check for updates. 2.
To use Windows Update: 1. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to enter settings before you can be set to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 This feature can check for updates. 3. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Follow the on-screen instructions. Click 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 computer. 2.
...-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.
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For more USB ports, connect an optional hub or expansion product. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. The computer has a USB port which is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of ...
For more USB ports, connect an optional hub or expansion product. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. The computer has a USB port which is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of ...
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... number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. or - Proceed to install. 7. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Updating programs and drivers 105 Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. When...
... number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. or - Proceed to install. 7. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Updating programs and drivers 105 Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. When...
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...computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in case of the window. 106 Appendix C Backup and recovery HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a ...the presence of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you create. C Backup and recovery Recovery after software setup. With Recovery Manager, you...
...computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in case of the window. 106 Appendix C Backup and recovery HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a ...the presence of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you create. C Backup and recovery Recovery after software setup. With Recovery Manager, you...
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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...