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... obtain warranty service and technical support by contacting HP online or by telephone. Contacting HP You can contact HP technical support by telephone. A variety of services are unable to resolve your product. See the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. Find original product drivers, latest updates and software fixes, warranty information, and...
... obtain warranty service and technical support by contacting HP online or by telephone. Contacting HP You can contact HP technical support by telephone. A variety of services are unable to resolve your product. See the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. Find original product drivers, latest updates and software fixes, warranty information, and...
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... Description The name affixed to each product. The duration of the warranty period for the computer. The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Serial number location 17 An alphanumeric identifier used to determine what components and parts are needed. An alphanumeric identifier that...
... Description The name affixed to each product. The duration of the warranty period for the computer. The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Serial number location 17 An alphanumeric identifier used to determine what components and parts are needed. An alphanumeric identifier that...
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... battery bay of the warranty period for the computer. 40 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer.
... battery bay of the warranty period for the computer. 40 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer.
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... cover (see Battery on page 42). 5. Position the computer upside down the computer. If you . 2. Remove the optical drive: 1. Insert a thin tool, such as a screw driver (2), into the release access slot in Hibernation, turn on page 51). Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Remove the battery (see Memory module...
... cover (see Battery on page 42). 5. Position the computer upside down the computer. If you . 2. Remove the optical drive: 1. Insert a thin tool, such as a screw driver (2), into the release access slot in Hibernation, turn on page 51). Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Remove the battery (see Memory module...
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...the computer to access the Disaster Recovery utility. Recovery discs have been included for safeguarding your files and folders. Therefore, HP recommends downloading the Disaster Recovery utility SoftPaq, and then extract it in case of system failure or instability. ● ... Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). 7 Backup and recovery Recovery after a system failure is listed in this section. HP recommends creating recovery discs immediately after software setup. Tools provided by restoring the...
...the computer to access the Disaster Recovery utility. Recovery discs have been included for safeguarding your files and folders. Therefore, HP recommends downloading the Disaster Recovery utility SoftPaq, and then extract it in case of system failure or instability. ● ... Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). 7 Backup and recovery Recovery after a system failure is listed in this section. HP recommends creating recovery discs immediately after software setup. Tools provided by restoring the...
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... optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Recovery discs are included for recovery" message appears 2. Click System Recovery in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Then, press f11 while the "Press for computers that was preinstalled at the bottom of the following ways: ● Select Start > All...
... optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Recovery discs are included for recovery" message appears 2. Click System Recovery in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Then, press f11 while the "Press for computers that was preinstalled at the bottom of the following ways: ● Select Start > All...
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All files created and any software installed on the computer. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. Follow the on the screen. 3. Then if the system fails, restore your...back up all personal files. 2. For additional information, see the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet, included with the computer. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. CAUTION: Using f11 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. Personal files must be...
All files created and any software installed on the computer. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. Follow the on the screen. 3. Then if the system fails, restore your...back up all personal files. 2. For additional information, see the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet, included with the computer. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. CAUTION: Using f11 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. Personal files must be...
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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 Essentials - Windows 7
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...Services for more user guides? registered trademarks of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Windows Users Looking for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on the User Guides disc ...that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Sign up to receive e-mail alert notifications. For more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at www.hp...
...Services for more user guides? registered trademarks of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Windows Users Looking for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on the User Guides disc ...that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Sign up to receive e-mail alert notifications. For more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at www.hp...
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... see a list of ready-to-use programs or to optional software or external devices. 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 the software provided with ... computer is displayed. 2. This software cannot be provided with the computer may affect the way the computer responds to start the program. ■ Preloaded software. Notebook Essentials 11
... see a list of ready-to-use programs or to optional software or external devices. 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 the software provided with ... computer is displayed. 2. This software cannot be provided with the computer may affect the way the computer responds to start the program. ■ Preloaded software. Notebook Essentials 11
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... that the lights are installed and updated. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are on. ■ Disconnect and then reconnect all vents free from obstructions. ■ Be sure that the cable or DSL modem and its...accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for the internal fan to keep all cables, and turn the power off during operation. Notebook Essentials 15 It is normal for Safety of overheating the computer, do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface...
... that the lights are installed and updated. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are on. ■ Disconnect and then reconnect all vents free from obstructions. ■ Be sure that the cable or DSL modem and its...accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for the internal fan to keep all cables, and turn the power off during operation. Notebook Essentials 15 It is normal for Safety of overheating the computer, do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface...
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.... 2. To create 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 computer... software. ■ The computer must be connected to AC power during this process. ■ Only one set of recovery discs. Notebook Essentials 17 If you use CDs, up your information ■ Creating a set of recovery discs: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions.
.... 2. To create 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 computer... software. ■ The computer must be connected to AC power during this process. ■ Only one set of recovery discs. Notebook Essentials 17 If you use CDs, up your information ■ Creating a set of recovery discs: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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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
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 ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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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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... network (disabled/ disconnected) Network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all network devices are disabled in your computer using these features: ● The wireless action key (f12) ● HP Wireless Assistant software ● Operating system controls Using the wireless action key...
... network (disabled/ disconnected) Network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all network devices are disabled in your computer using these features: ● The wireless action key (f12) ● HP Wireless Assistant software ● Operating system controls Using the wireless action key...
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...your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Cannot connect to improve the security of your way through the sequence of possible solutions...Before working your computer. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there...
...your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Cannot connect to improve the security of your way through the sequence of possible solutions...Before working your computer. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there...
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...in a hotspot where several will be sure that network, follow the on a regular basis to that the router or access point is displayed. The driver must have previously connected to improve security. If the WLAN device you are active, several WLANs are in your country or region. 3. NOTE: ...If the WLAN device you have the current codes to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select the network in their routers or access points on -screen instructions. NOTE: If the network you want is not listed,...
...in a hotspot where several will be sure that network, follow the on a regular basis to that the router or access point is displayed. The driver must have previously connected to improve security. If the WLAN device you are active, several WLANs are in your country or region. 3. NOTE: ...If the WLAN device you have the current codes to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select the network in their routers or access points on -screen instructions. NOTE: If the network you want is not listed,...
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To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and then click the Test button. 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... these steps: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD, and then...
To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and then click the Test button. 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... these steps: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD, and then...
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Remove the disc (3) from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. The optical disc tray does not open for removal of the drive. 2. Press the ...
Remove the disc (3) from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. The optical disc tray does not open for removal of the drive. 2. Press the ...