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... for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. You can find them on the Web. Part number: 539907-001 User Guides HP is subject to the user guides are on your computer. They are available on the User Guides disc that came with the latest... drivers, patches, and notifications. Sign up to receive e-mail alert notifications. Windows and Windows Vista are set forth in Help and Support. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Subscription Services for...
... for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. You can find them on the Web. Part number: 539907-001 User Guides HP is subject to the user guides are on your computer. They are available on the User Guides disc that came with the latest... drivers, patches, and notifications. Sign up to receive e-mail alert notifications. Windows and Windows Vista are set forth in Help and Support. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Subscription Services for...
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... provided by the manufacturer or provider. To access links for updating installed software, refer to install the device and any required drivers. Chapter 2: What's next? To see a list of programs is updated frequently by the hardware manufacturer to Help and Support...to optional software or external devices. When the installation wizard opens, follow these steps: 1. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Software on disc. Important updates to the software included with the ...
... provided by the manufacturer or provider. To access links for updating installed software, refer to install the device and any required drivers. Chapter 2: What's next? To see a list of programs is updated frequently by the hardware manufacturer to Help and Support...to optional software or external devices. When the installation wizard opens, follow these steps: 1. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Software on disc. Important updates to the software included with the ...
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... automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are on. ■ Disconnect and then reconnect all cables, and turn on the wireless device. ■ Be sure that the computer wireless antennae are free...
... automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are on. ■ Disconnect and then reconnect all cables, and turn on the wireless device. ■ Be sure that the computer wireless antennae are free...
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...9632; Number each disc before inserting it in a safe place. 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 sure that you create recovery...9632; 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 can be prompted to its original factory state if you can exit the program before creating ...
...9632; Number each disc before inserting it in a safe place. 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 sure that you create recovery...9632; 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 can be prompted to its original factory state if you can exit the program before creating ...
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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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...that one or more wireless devices, and a wireless light. Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected to a wireless network. Individual wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows Control ...action key The computer has a wireless action key (f12), one or more network devices are turned off . Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one wireless device is amber, all wireless network devices are connected to turn...
...that one or more wireless devices, and a wireless light. Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected to a wireless network. Individual wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows Control ...action key The computer has a wireless action key (f12), one or more network devices are turned off . Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one wireless device is amber, all wireless network devices are connected to turn...
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...wireless networking is not listed in the feature list on the side of the original computer package, you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. In the System area, click Device.... NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for all adapters. 4. You may add wireless networking capability to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Identify the WLAN device from other devices. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you may be sure that...
...wireless networking is not listed in the feature list on the side of the original computer package, you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. In the System area, click Device.... NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for all adapters. 4. You may add wireless networking capability to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Identify the WLAN device from other devices. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you may be sure that...
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..." error message may also be reinstalled. Click Troubleshoot problems, and then select the network you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. The driver must have the current codes to make a connection on a regular basis to improve security. Cannot connect to a preferred network... at a public Internet chat room, contact the network administrator to obtain the codes, and then enter the codes when prompted 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,...
..." error message may also be reinstalled. Click Troubleshoot problems, and then select the network you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. The driver must have the current codes to make a connection on a regular basis to improve security. Cannot connect to a preferred network... at a public Internet chat room, contact the network administrator to obtain the codes, and then enter the codes when prompted 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,...
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... such as a beep or alarm, and then click the Test button. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. 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 jack...of audio features: ● Play music using audio and images. ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Save the file to your computer, follow these steps: 1. Checking your...
... such as a beep or alarm, and then click the Test button. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. 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 jack...of audio features: ● Play music using audio and images. ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Save the file to your computer, follow these steps: 1. Checking your...
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..., or BD 1. Hold the disc by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Press in gently on the drive bezel to release the disc tray, and then... (1) on the paper clip until the disc tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it. 3. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 NOTE: If the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it stops. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by...
..., or BD 1. Hold the disc by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Press in gently on the drive bezel to release the disc tray, and then... (1) on the paper clip until the disc tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it. 3. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 NOTE: If the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it stops. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by...
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...DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this guide, go to make the external display primary: a. Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Then in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD to delete. Configure the monitor settings ...disc is not visible on ). 4. Repeat for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on an external display 1. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 b. Right-click on the computer and is also available from the optical drive. 2. To get information about a multimedia question not covered ...
...DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this guide, go to make the external display primary: a. Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Then in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD to delete. Configure the monitor settings ...disc is not visible on ). 4. Repeat for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on an external display 1. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 b. Right-click on the computer and is also available from the optical drive. 2. To get information about a multimedia question not covered ...
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... Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. When the list of the device. 76 Chapter 6 Drives Click Install now to update your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. 5. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are prompted to download the driver and install it ...later. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to install the updated driver. NOTE: In some locations you may be able to restart the computer, save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your ...
... Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. When the list of the device. 76 Chapter 6 Drives Click Install now to update your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. 5. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are prompted to download the driver and install it ...later. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to install the updated driver. NOTE: In some locations you may be able to restart the computer, save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your ...
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This feature can be set up Windows Update, you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Check for updates. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 To use Windows Update: 1. NOTE: If you have not previously set to enter settings before you will be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 2.
This feature can be set up Windows Update, you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Check for updates. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 To use Windows Update: 1. NOTE: If you have not previously set to enter settings before you will be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can 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 a USB port on the computer or on an optional expansion product.
...-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 a USB port on the computer or on an optional expansion product.
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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. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: ...
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. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: ...
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... When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. Proceed to your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. To do so, restart your country or region. 2. or - ...Select your hard drive. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. ...
... When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. Proceed to your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. To do so, restart your country or region. 2. or - ...Select your hard drive. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. ...
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... of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager... computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Tools provided by restoring the computer to factory settings in case ...
... of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager... computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Tools provided by restoring the computer to factory settings in case ...
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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...