Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... menu Select System information To do this ● View and change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). 3 Setup Utility menus The menu tables in this section provide...
... menu Select System information To do this ● View and change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). 3 Setup Utility menus The menu tables in this section provide...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... disk for your system files and settings. The System Protection window opens. 6. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. NOTE: Recovering to create a restore point. 5. Click Create. When to create restore points ● Before you add or extensively modify software or...
... disk for your system files and settings. The System Protection window opens. 6. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to a restore point (created at a specific point in time. NOTE: Recovering to create a restore point. 5. Click Create. When to create restore points ● Before you add or extensively modify software or...
Modem and Local Area Network - Windows Vista
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Table of contents 1 Using the modem (select models only) Connecting a modem cable ...2 Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter 3 Selecting a location setting ...4 Viewing the current location selection 4 Adding new locations when traveling 5 Solving travel connection problems 6 2 Connecting to a local area network Index ...9 v
Table of contents 1 Using the modem (select models only) Connecting a modem cable ...2 Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter 3 Selecting a location setting ...4 Viewing the current location selection 4 Adding new locations when traveling 5 Solving travel connection problems 6 2 Connecting to a local area network Index ...9 v
Modem and Local Area Network - Windows Vista
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... from TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end (2) of the cable toward the computer. 1 Connecting the internal analog modem to a digital line. or region-specific modem cable adapter (purchased separately) is also required. 1 Using the modem (select models only) The modem must be connected to an analog telephone line using...
... from TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end (2) of the cable toward the computer. 1 Connecting the internal analog modem to a digital line. or region-specific modem cable adapter (purchased separately) is also required. 1 Using the modem (select models only) The modem must be connected to an analog telephone line using...
Modem and Local Area Network - Windows Vista
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...computer. 2. Plug the modem cable into the telephone wall jack. or region-specific modem cable adapter (2). 3. or region-specific modem cable adapter 3 Plug the modem cable into the country- Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter (purchased separately). Plug the country- To use the modem and... cable (purchased separately) outside the country or region in which you purchased the computer, you must obtain a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Telephone jacks vary by country or region. To connect the modem to an analog telephone line that does not have...
...computer. 2. Plug the modem cable into the telephone wall jack. or region-specific modem cable adapter (2). 3. or region-specific modem cable adapter 3 Plug the modem cable into the country- Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter (purchased separately). Plug the country- To use the modem and... cable (purchased separately) outside the country or region in which you purchased the computer, you must obtain a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Telephone jacks vary by country or region. To connect the modem to an analog telephone line that does not have...
Modem and Local Area Network - Windows Vista
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Index C cable LAN 8 modem 2 country- or region-specific modem cable adapter 3 L local area network (LAN) cable required 8 connecting cable 8 M modem cable connecting 2 noise suppression circuitry 1 modem cable adapter 3 modem software setting/adding location 4 travel connection problems 6 N network cable connecting 8 noise suppression circuitry 8 noise suppression circuitry modem cable 1 network cable 8 T troubleshooting modem 6 W wireless network (WLAN) 8 Index 9
Index C cable LAN 8 modem 2 country- or region-specific modem cable adapter 3 L local area network (LAN) cable required 8 connecting cable 8 M modem cable connecting 2 noise suppression circuitry 1 modem cable adapter 3 modem software setting/adding location 4 travel connection problems 6 N network cable connecting 8 noise suppression circuitry 8 noise suppression circuitry modem cable 1 network cable 8 T troubleshooting modem 6 W wireless network (WLAN) 8 Index 9
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...and then press enter. - If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Install now to download the driver and install it later. To ...folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these ...steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is complete...
...and then press enter. - If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Install now to download the driver and install it later. To ...folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these ...steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is complete...
Drives - Windows Vista
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..., or video. 5. CAUTION: Observe the copyright warning. Open the folder, and then drag the files to the folder where the source files are stored. 6. For specific instructions, refer to use this computer for such purposes. NOTE: If the tray is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to release the disc tray...
..., or video. 5. CAUTION: Observe the copyright warning. Open the folder, and then drag the files to the folder where the source files are stored. 6. For specific instructions, refer to use this computer for such purposes. NOTE: If the tray is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to release the disc tray...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...the Scan for hardware changes icon in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on) unless ... on bottom of the computer. - Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the toolbar. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want to update your computer model number in the Start Search box. ...
...the Scan for hardware changes icon in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on) unless ... on bottom of the computer. - Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the toolbar. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want to update your computer model number in the Start Search box. ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Continue. 5. Click your computer. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to your specific product from the models listed. 4. To use Microsoft Update: 1. 3.
... Continue. 5. Click your computer. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to your specific product from the models listed. 4. To use Microsoft Update: 1. 3.
External Devices - Windows Vista
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Some USB devices may require additional support software, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. To add more information about device-specific software, refer to the computer. The computer has 3 USB ports which is usually included with the device. Using a USB device A USB port connects an optional external device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub, to the manufacturer's instructions. For more USB ports, connect an optional hub. 1
Some USB devices may require additional support software, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. To add more information about device-specific software, refer to the computer. The computer has 3 USB ports which is usually included with the device. Using a USB device A USB port connects an optional external device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub, to the manufacturer's instructions. For more USB ports, connect an optional hub. 1
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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..., briefly press the second key of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ● Answers to questions about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to providing information...
..., briefly press the second key of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ● Answers to questions about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to providing information...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... data files or for burning audio files because after the information is the same as the process for such purposes. 18 Chapter 5 Optical drive For specific instructions, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be located in home systems usually do not support all programs. ● A CD-R or DVD-R is...
... data files or for burning audio files because after the information is the same as the process for such purposes. 18 Chapter 5 Optical drive For specific instructions, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be located in home systems usually do not support all programs. ● A CD-R or DVD-R is...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... and follow the instructions provided. Open your hard drive. Follow the on the Web. 3. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for your specific product from the models listed. 4. or - Click your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. ...only to save the file to install Microsoft Update. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Next to do not put sp in the product box, and then press enter. - If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number (do so, restart your country or...
... and follow the instructions provided. Open your hard drive. Follow the on the Web. 3. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for your specific product from the models listed. 4. or - Click your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. ...only to save the file to install Microsoft Update. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Next to do not put sp in the product box, and then press enter. - If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number (do so, restart your country or...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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Finding battery information in Help and Support 7 Finding battery information in Help and Support The Battery information section of the Help and Support Learning Center provides the following tools and information: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to maximize battery life ● Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access Battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learning Center > HP Power and Battery Learning Center.
Finding battery information in Help and Support 7 Finding battery information in Help and Support The Battery information section of the Help and Support Learning Center provides the following tools and information: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to maximize battery life ● Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access Battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learning Center > HP Power and Battery Learning Center.
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...issues can fail. Software issues Some hard drive performance problems appear to mimic hard drive failure, but are exposed to shock events beyond their specifications, they can be displayed such as a clicking noise, the failure to the system board. Connector issues It is important to ): ...but may cause different error messages to be traced to shock events. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . A hard drive that is not detected by the BIOS or operating system may include...
...issues can fail. Software issues Some hard drive performance problems appear to mimic hard drive failure, but are exposed to shock events beyond their specifications, they can be displayed such as a clicking noise, the failure to the system board. Connector issues It is important to ): ...but may cause different error messages to be traced to shock events. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . A hard drive that is not detected by the BIOS or operating system may include...
Preparing Advanced Format hard drives for Microsoft Windows installations on HP Business Notebook PCs and desktop PCs - White Pa
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... line. 2. Identify the offset value of each partition and divide by 4096. If the value is exactly divisible, the partition is to display information about specific system partitions. Using DiskExt 1.
... line. 2. Identify the offset value of each partition and divide by 4096. If the value is exactly divisible, the partition is to display information about specific system partitions. Using DiskExt 1.