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Subscription Services for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on... on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. For more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at www.hp.com/go/alerts to receive e-mail alert notifications. Nothing ... forth in Help and Support. Windows Users Looking for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. You can find them on the Web. registered trademarks...
Subscription Services for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on... on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. For more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at www.hp.com/go/alerts to receive e-mail alert notifications. Nothing ... forth in Help and Support. Windows Users Looking for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. You can find them on the Web. registered trademarks...
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... refer to optional software or external devices. Important updates to install the device and any required drivers. Update the operating system and other software installed on the computer is installed. Notebook Essentials 11 Click the name of ready-to-use programs or to start a program, follow...software, on disc, or on the manufacturer's Web site. Many updates provide security enhancements. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow the on-screen instructions. ✎ Restart the computer if you are prompted to do so. ✎ For details about using...
... refer to optional software or external devices. Important updates to install the device and any required drivers. Update the operating system and other software installed on the computer is installed. Notebook Essentials 11 Click the name of ready-to-use programs or to start a program, follow...software, on disc, or on the manufacturer's Web site. Many updates provide security enhancements. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow the on-screen instructions. ✎ Restart the computer if you are prompted to do so. ✎ For details about using...
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...site links in the computer starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is amber, turn the power off during operation. Notebook Essentials 15 The computer and the AC adapter comply with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the lights are installed and updated. .... ■ Be sure that the cable or DSL modem and its power adapter and the cable or DSL modem, and that the correct drivers are on. ■ Disconnect and then reconnect all vents free from obstructions while you are connecting to block airflow. Use the computer only ...
...site links in the computer starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is amber, turn the power off during operation. Notebook Essentials 15 The computer and the AC adapter comply with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the lights are installed and updated. .... ■ Be sure that the cable or DSL modem and its power adapter and the cable or DSL modem, and that the correct drivers are on. ■ Disconnect and then reconnect all vents free from obstructions while you are connecting to block airflow. Use the computer only ...
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...after setting up the computer for safeguarding your system to its original factory state if you experience serious system failure or instability. Notebook Essentials 17 Note the following tasks for the first time. ✎ Handle these discs are purchased separately. If you use ...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 create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your information and restoring it into the...
...after setting up the computer for safeguarding your system to its original factory state if you experience serious system failure or instability. Notebook Essentials 17 Note the following tasks for the first time. ✎ Handle these discs are purchased separately. If you use ...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 create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore 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... Windows Connect to the Internet wizard 7 wired network connection 10 wireless Internet access 6 wireless network connection 7 wireless network problems, troubleshooting 15 work habits 5 workstation setup 5 Notebook Essentials
... 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... Windows Connect to the Internet wizard 7 wired network connection 10 wireless Internet access 6 wireless network connection 7 wireless network problems, troubleshooting 15 work habits 5 workstation setup 5 Notebook Essentials
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... affixed to each product. An alphanumeric identifier that is unique to the front of the computer. The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. The duration of the computer. An alphanumeric identifier used to determine what components and parts are needed. 3 Illustrated parts catalog...
... affixed to each product. An alphanumeric identifier that is unique to the front of the computer. The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. The duration of the computer. An alphanumeric identifier used to determine what components and parts are needed. 3 Illustrated parts catalog...
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... off or in the hard drive bay. 46 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Shut down through the operating system. 2. Insert a thin tool, such as a screw driver (1), into the release access slot in Hibernation, turn on the computer, and then shut it down the computer.
... off or in the hard drive bay. 46 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Shut down through the operating system. 2. Insert a thin tool, such as a screw driver (1), into the release access slot in Hibernation, turn on the computer, and then shut it down the computer.
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...regularly to maintain a reasonably current backup. With Recovery Manager, you can recover the full factory image if 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 a ... For details, see "Downloading and extracting the Disaster Recovery utility" later in this section. 100 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery HP recommends creating recovery discs immediately after software setup. Recovery discs are designed to restore the computer. 7 Backup and recovery Recovery ...
...regularly to maintain a reasonably current backup. With Recovery Manager, you can recover the full factory image if 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 a ... For details, see "Downloading and extracting the Disaster Recovery utility" later in this section. 100 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery HP recommends creating recovery discs immediately after software setup. Recovery discs are designed to restore the computer. 7 Backup and recovery Recovery ...
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... displayed at the factory. Follow the on the hard drive, accessed by the manufacturer. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. Windows 7 105 Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the dedicated recovery partition (select...
... displayed at the factory. Follow the on the hard drive, accessed by the manufacturer. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. Windows 7 105 Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the dedicated recovery partition (select...
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...message appears on -screen instructions. CAUTION: Using f11 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. NOTE: If you are permanently removed. To recover the original hard drive image using f11: ... the operating system. Personal files must be restored from copies. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. If possible, back up your files and folders. Then if the system fails, restore...
...message appears on -screen instructions. CAUTION: Using f11 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. NOTE: If you are permanently removed. To recover the original hard drive image using f11: ... the operating system. Personal files must be restored from copies. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. If possible, back up your files and folders. Then if the system fails, restore...
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... 4 memory module 2 microphone 3 modem module 3 operating system 4 optical drives 3 pointing devices 4 ports 4 power requirements 4 processors 1 product name 1 security 4 serviceability 5 wireless 3 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 100 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 105 recovering from the recovery discs 105 recovery discs 100, 101 Recovery Manager 100, 104 recovery partition 100...
... 4 memory module 2 microphone 3 modem module 3 operating system 4 optical drives 3 pointing devices 4 ports 4 power requirements 4 processors 1 product name 1 security 4 serviceability 5 wireless 3 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 100 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 105 recovering from the recovery discs 105 recovery discs 100, 101 Recovery Manager 100, 104 recovery partition 100...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... a CD, DVD, or BD 72 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD 73 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 74 Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 74 The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 74 A disc does not play automatically 75 A DVD ... before completion 76 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 76 A device driver must be reinstalled 76 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 77 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 78 Using external drives ...79 Improving hard drive performance ...80 Using Disk Defragmenter 80 Using Disk Cleanup ...
... a CD, DVD, or BD 72 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD 73 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 74 Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 74 The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 74 A disc does not play automatically 75 A DVD ... before completion 76 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 76 A device driver must be reinstalled 76 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 77 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 78 Using external drives ...79 Improving hard drive performance ...80 Using Disk Defragmenter 80 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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Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all wireless network devices are turned off by the wireless action key [f12] or HP Wireless Assistant). Indicates that one or more wireless devices, and a wireless light. Using the wireless controls...
Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all wireless network devices are turned off by the wireless action key [f12] or HP Wireless Assistant). Indicates that one or more wireless devices, and a wireless light. Using the wireless controls...
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...as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Identify the WLAN device from other devices. For more information. 1. The listing for a..., Wi-Fi, or 802.11. Use the procedures in the feature list on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for ...
...as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Identify the WLAN device from other devices. For more information. 1. The listing for a..., Wi-Fi, or 802.11. Use the procedures in the feature list on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for ...
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.... If the WLAN device you wish to repair. Select your computer to the network. ● For a network connected to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Current network security codes are prompted for the latest software. You must change the SSID or network keys used in their... 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, follow the on a regular basis to improve security. Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically...
.... If the WLAN device you wish to repair. Select your computer to the network. ● For a network connected to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Current network security codes are prompted for the latest software. You must change the SSID or network keys used in their... 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, follow the on a regular basis to improve security. Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically...
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...Sound. 3. Click Sound. 4. To check the record functions of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on your computer. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the information provided with instant messaging programs. ● Stream radio programs (select models only) or receive FM radio ...signals. ● Create or "burn" audio CDs. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Save the file to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. When the ...
...Sound. 3. Click Sound. 4. To check the record functions of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on your computer. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the information provided with instant messaging programs. ● Stream radio programs (select models only) or receive FM radio ...signals. ● Create or "burn" audio CDs. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Save the file to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. When the ...
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..., DVD, or BD 1. NOTE: If the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it stops. 74 Chapter 6 Drives Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Hold the disc by gently pressing down on the...
..., DVD, or BD 1. NOTE: If the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it stops. 74 Chapter 6 Drives Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Hold the disc by gently pressing down on the...
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A disc does not play automatically 1. A CD, DVD, or BD should now start automatically when it . 4. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 NOTE: If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it is inserted into the optical drive. Right-...
A disc does not play automatically 1. A CD, DVD, or BD should now start automatically when it . 4. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 NOTE: If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it is inserted into the optical drive. Right-...
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...-ROMs, Modems, and so on). 4. CyberLink PowerDVD is installed on the source disc to 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..., but do not restart the computer. Right-click on page 68). ● Be sure that the disc is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. To get information about a multimedia question not covered in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. 4. When prompted, confirm that...
...-ROMs, Modems, and so on). 4. CyberLink PowerDVD is installed on the source disc to 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..., but do not restart the computer. Right-click on page 68). ● Be sure that the disc is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. To get information about a multimedia question not covered in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. 4. When prompted, confirm that...