Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... only) Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of your network drivers are installed, one or more network devices are connected to a wireless network, and one or more network devices are connected to... Broadband device (select models only). HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired or wireless network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Indicates that all of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or ...
... only) Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of your network drivers are installed, one or more network devices are connected to a wireless network, and one or more network devices are connected to... Broadband device (select models only). HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired or wireless network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Indicates that all of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or ...
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... purchasing a wireless networking device. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
... purchasing a wireless networking device. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... adapters list. Cannot connect to expand the list and show all adapters. 4. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature...
... adapters list. Cannot connect to expand the list and show all adapters. 4. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature...
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...for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. The driver must be displayed. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software... you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer from the...
...for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. The driver must be displayed. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software... you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer from the...
Drives - Windows 7
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... of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 19 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 19 A device driver must be reinstalled ...19 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 20 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 20 iii
... of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 19 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 19 A device driver must be reinstalled ...19 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 20 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 20 iii
Drives - Windows 7
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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. To disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the...
...-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. To disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the...
Drives - Windows 7
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... optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to see if the device is listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer... the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for hardware changes. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the...
... optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to see if the device is listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer... the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for hardware changes. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the...
Drives - Windows 7
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...on the computer and is inserted properly. ● Select a slower write speed and try again. ● If you are copying a disc, save all other drivers you are prompted to play a DVD. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. In the Device ...source disc to your hard drive before trying to burn the contents to uninstall and reinstall (for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. The process of driver you want to a new disc, and then burn from your program again. When prompted, confirm that the disc is...
...on the computer and is inserted properly. ● Select a slower write speed and try again. ● If you are copying a disc, save all other drivers you are prompted to play a DVD. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. In the Device ...source disc to your hard drive before trying to burn the contents to uninstall and reinstall (for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. The process of driver you want to a new disc, and then burn from your program again. When prompted, confirm that the disc is...
Drives - Windows 7
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...you can check for updates. 2. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Open your computer. Click Install now to your Internet ...browser, go to do this, click Download only to save the file to install the updated driver. To use the HP Web site to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. NOTE: If you have not previously set to automatically check for and...
...you can check for updates. 2. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Open your computer. Click Install now to your Internet ...browser, go to do this, click Download only to save the file to install the updated driver. To use the HP Web site to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. NOTE: If you have not previously set to automatically check for and...
Drives - Windows 7
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...with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 3 C CD burning 9, 19 copying 8 playing 6 removing 10 CD drive 2, 11 copyright warning 8 D device drivers HP drivers 20 Windows drivers 20 Disk Cleanup software 12 Disk Defragmenter software 12 disk performance 12 diskette drive 11 drives caring for 1 diskette 11 external 11 hard 11... disc playing 6 removing 10 optical drive 2, 11 R region codes, DVD 7 S software Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 T troubleshooting burning discs 19 device driver 19 disc play 18 HP device drivers 20 optical disc tray 16 optical drive detection 17 Windows...
...with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 3 C CD burning 9, 19 copying 8 playing 6 removing 10 CD drive 2, 11 copyright warning 8 D device drivers HP drivers 20 Windows drivers 20 Disk Cleanup software 12 Disk Defragmenter software 12 disk performance 12 diskette drive 11 drives caring for 1 diskette 11 external 11 hard 11... disc playing 6 removing 10 optical drive 2, 11 R region codes, DVD 7 S software Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 T troubleshooting burning discs 19 device driver 19 disc play 18 HP device drivers 20 optical disc tray 16 optical drive detection 17 Windows...
External Devices - Windows 7
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... Show hidden icons icon (the arrow at the far right of the notification area). 2. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the USB device. Remove the device. 2 Using a USB device To remove a USB device: 1.
... Show hidden icons icon (the arrow at the far right of the notification area). 2. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the USB device. Remove the device. 2 Using a USB device To remove a USB device: 1.
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... same time. Opening Help and Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to use a hotkey command on your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second...
... same time. Opening Help and Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to use a hotkey command on your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 24 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 24 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 25 Obtaining the latest Windows device...
... of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 24 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 24 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 25 Obtaining the latest Windows device...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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...functions of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Save the file to the information provided with the device. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak... Click Sound. 4. Connecting external audio devices 7 To confirm or change the audio settings on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on the computer.) ● Be sure that use the device. For best results, remember the following tips...
...functions of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Save the file to the information provided with the device. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak... Click Sound. 4. Connecting external audio devices 7 To confirm or change the audio settings on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on the computer.) ● Be sure that use the device. For best results, remember the following tips...
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...to the outer edge. ● Check the disc for hardware changes. Windows scans your work and close all of the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for scratches. Otherwise, you may behave in either of the installed drives. 4. If necessary, clean... the following ways: ◦ Playback may be missing or corrupted. Right-click the optical device listing to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this message is clean. Wipe from the optical drive. 2. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does ...
...to the outer edge. ● Check the disc for hardware changes. Windows scans your work and close all of the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for scratches. Otherwise, you may behave in either of the installed drives. 4. If necessary, clean... the following ways: ◦ Playback may be missing or corrupted. Right-click the optical device listing to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this message is clean. Wipe from the optical drive. 2. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does ...
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... of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 24 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting A DVD playing in this guide, go to switch between the 2 displays. 2. If both displays, the DVD ...image will not appear on the computer and is also available from your drive. See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver ...
... of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 24 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting A DVD playing in this guide, go to switch between the 2 displays. 2. If both displays, the DVD ...image will not appear on the computer and is also available from your drive. See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver ...
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..., DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on your device. or - If prompted to restart the computer, save the file to install the updated driver. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Windows scans your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was... stored, and double-click the file to delete. 5. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. NOTE: In some locations you want to install. 7. When prompted, confirm that the...
..., DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on your device. or - If prompted to restart the computer, save the file to install the updated driver. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Windows scans your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was... stored, and double-click the file to delete. 5. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. NOTE: In some locations you want to install. 7. When prompted, confirm that the...
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To use Windows Update: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 2. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. This feature can be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be set to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update.
To use Windows Update: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 2. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. This feature can be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be set to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update.
Multimedia - Windows 7
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...inserting 14 removing 18, 21 CD drive 12 checking audio functions 7 D device drivers HP drivers 25 Windows drivers 26 digital dual array microphone, identifying 2 drives, optical drive 12 DVD burning ... connecting 9 HDMI port 9 headphone (audio-out) jack 2 headphones 2 high-definition devices, connecting 9 hotkeys muting/restoring speaker volume 3 HP DVD Play 5 I internal digital dual array microphone, identifying 2 issues, resolving 21 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 2 audio-out ... movie play 23 external display 24 HP device drivers 25 optical disc tray 21 optical drive detection 22 Windows device...
...inserting 14 removing 18, 21 CD drive 12 checking audio functions 7 D device drivers HP drivers 25 Windows drivers 26 digital dual array microphone, identifying 2 drives, optical drive 12 DVD burning ... connecting 9 HDMI port 9 headphone (audio-out) jack 2 headphones 2 high-definition devices, connecting 9 hotkeys muting/restoring speaker volume 3 HP DVD Play 5 I internal digital dual array microphone, identifying 2 issues, resolving 21 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 2 audio-out ... movie play 23 external display 24 HP device drivers 25 optical disc tray 21 optical drive detection 22 Windows device...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Maintenance Measures Technical ...State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI 5 HP 3D Drive Guard ...5 Firmware & Product Updates ...6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver 6 Installing SATA drivers ...6 Care and Maintenance Measures ...7 Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for ...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Maintenance Measures Technical ...State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI 5 HP 3D Drive Guard ...5 Firmware & Product Updates ...6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver 6 Installing SATA drivers ...6 Care and Maintenance Measures ...7 Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for ...