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... bay of the computer. Component (1) Product name (2) Serial number (s/n) (3) Part number/Product number (p/n) (4) Warranty period (5) Model description ENWW Description The name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. The duration of the warranty period for the computer.
... bay of the computer. Component (1) Product name (2) Serial number (s/n) (3) Part number/Product number (p/n) (4) Warranty period (5) Model description ENWW Description The name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. The duration of the warranty period for the computer.
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... 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW There are needed. Serial number The serial number label, located in 12 different sizes, that is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. An alphanumeric identifier that must be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing the computer. Component (1) Product name (2) Serial number (s/n) (3) Part...
... 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW There are needed. Serial number The serial number label, located in 12 different sizes, that is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. An alphanumeric identifier that must be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing the computer. Component (1) Product name (2) Serial number (s/n) (3) Part...
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... by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Insert a thin tool, such as a screw driver (2), into the release access slot in Hibernation, turn on the computer, and then shut it down the computer. If you . 2. Remove the Phillips PM2.5x5...
... by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Insert a thin tool, such as a screw driver (2), into the release access slot in Hibernation, turn on the computer, and then shut it down the computer. If you . 2. Remove the Phillips PM2.5x5...
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... files, continue to back up your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up your information regularly to protect your information and restoring it to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you create. This feature...
... files, continue to back up your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up your information regularly to protect your information and restoring it to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you create. This feature...
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... provided with this procedure. Access Recovery Manager in either the Start button or f11. Click System Recovery in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the partition: 1. To restore the system from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If the computer includes an...
... provided with this procedure. Access Recovery Manager in either the Start button or f11. Click System Recovery in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the partition: 1. To restore the system from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If the computer includes an...
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Then if the system fails, restore your files and folders. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. ENWW Linux backup and recovery 109 CAUTION: Using f11 completely erases hard drive contents...To protect your information, back up all personal files. 2. All files created and any software installed on the computer. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. Restart the computer, and then press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message appears on -screen ...
Then if the system fails, restore your files and folders. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. ENWW Linux backup and recovery 109 CAUTION: Using f11 completely erases hard drive contents...To protect your information, back up all personal files. 2. All files created and any software installed on the computer. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. Restart the computer, and then press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message appears on -screen ...
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... 3 memory module 2 microphone 3 modem module 3 operating system 4 optical drives 2 pointing devices 3 ports 3 power requirements 4 processors 1 product name 1 security 4 serviceability 4 wireless 3 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 103 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 108 recovering from the recovery discs 108 recovery discs 103, 104 Recovery Manager 103, 107 recovery partition 103...
... 3 memory module 2 microphone 3 modem module 3 operating system 4 optical drives 2 pointing devices 3 ports 3 power requirements 4 processors 1 product name 1 security 4 serviceability 4 wireless 3 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 103 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 108 recovering from the recovery discs 108 recovery discs 103, 104 Recovery Manager 103, 107 recovery partition 103...
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 102 Diagnostics menu ...102 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...104 Determining the BIOS version 104 Downloading a BIOS update 105 Updating programs and drivers ...106 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...108 Backing up your information ...109 Using Windows Backup and Restore 110 Using system restore points 111...
... Configuration menu 102 Diagnostics menu ...102 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...104 Determining the BIOS version 104 Downloading a BIOS update 105 Updating programs and drivers ...106 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...108 Backing up your information ...109 Using Windows Backup and Restore 110 Using system restore points 111...
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... a wireless action key (f12), one wireless device is on (white) when you can be controlled through HP Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are off .
... a wireless action key (f12), one wireless device is on (white) when you can be controlled through HP Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are off .
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...the User Account Control feature to improve the security of the original computer package, you wish to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. If no WLAN device is listed, either ...and attempts to reconnect to your computer. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Network ...
...the User Account Control feature to improve the security of the original computer package, you wish to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. If no WLAN device is listed, either ...and attempts to reconnect to your computer. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Network ...
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...in a hotspot where several will be sure that the router or access point is protected by security. Click OK to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The driver must change the SSID or network keys used in their routers or access points on a secure network. You must have previously ... the search box. 4. Current network security codes are unavailable If you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then enter your computer, follow the on both the router and the WLAN device. ● For a private network, such as a...
...in a hotspot where several will be sure that the router or access point is protected by security. Click OK to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The driver must change the SSID or network keys used in their routers or access points on a secure network. You must have previously ... the search box. 4. Current network security codes are unavailable If you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then enter your computer, follow the on both the router and the WLAN device. ● For a private network, such as a...
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...microphone. ● Download music from the Internet. ● Create multimedia presentations using your computer. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD, and then play back the sound. 40 Chapter 4 ...install any sound event, such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to use the device. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure...
...microphone. ● Download music from the Internet. ● Create multimedia presentations using your computer. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD, and then play back the sound. 40 Chapter 4 ...install any sound event, such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to use the device. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure...
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... release access in the front bezel of a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Press the release button (1) on the paper clip until it . 3. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat...
... release access in the front bezel of a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Press the release button (1) on the paper clip until it . 3. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat...
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... Settings. 2. Select High Color (16 bit), if this setting is selected. 3. A CD, DVD, or BD should now start automatically when it . 4. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 Select Advanced Settings > Monitor tab. 3. NOTE: If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it is inserted...
... Settings. 2. Select High Color (16 bit), if this setting is selected. 3. A CD, DVD, or BD should now start automatically when it . 4. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 Select Advanced Settings > Monitor tab. 3. NOTE: If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it is inserted...
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...not covered in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. CyberLink PowerDVD is also available from your hard drive before trying to burn the contents to play a DVD. Right-click ...want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Configure the monitor settings to your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. A DVD playing in this guide, go to delete. 76...
...not covered in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. CyberLink PowerDVD is also available from your hard drive before trying to burn the contents to play a DVD. Right-click ...want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Configure the monitor settings to your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. A DVD playing in this guide, go to delete. 76...
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... browser, go to step 6. 3. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Open your computer. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. Click your hard drive. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage...the file was stored, and then double-click the file to install the updated driver. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click Install now to install. 7. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you are once again listed. 7. Windows scans...
... browser, go to step 6. 3. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Open your computer. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. Click your hard drive. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage...the file was stored, and then double-click the file to install the updated driver. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click Install now to install. 7. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you are once again listed. 7. Windows scans...
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Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 2. This feature can be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. NOTE: If you have not previously set to enter settings before you will be set up Windows Update, you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Follow the on-screen instructions. 78 Chapter 6 Drives Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. To use Windows Update: 1.
Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 2. This feature can be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. NOTE: If you have not previously set to enter settings before you will be set up Windows Update, you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Follow the on-screen instructions. 78 Chapter 6 Drives Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. To use Windows Update: 1.
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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 the computer. 2. Connect the drive to use, see the manufacturer's instructions. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug...
...-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 the computer. 2. Connect the drive to use, see the manufacturer's instructions. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug...
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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. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. Using a USB device 85 For more USB ...
NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. Using a USB device 85 For more USB ...