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... period (5) Model description ENWW Description The name affixed to determine what components and parts are needed. An alphanumeric identifier that is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. An alphanumeric identifier used to each product.
... period (5) Model description ENWW Description The name affixed to determine what components and parts are needed. An alphanumeric identifier that is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. An alphanumeric identifier used to each product.
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..., that must be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing the computer. The duration of the computer, provides important information that is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. An alphanumeric identifier used to each screw size and location during removal and replacement. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides...
..., that must be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing the computer. The duration of the computer, provides important information that is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. An alphanumeric identifier used to each screw size and location during removal and replacement. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides...
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... disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer. 4. If you . 2. Insert a thin tool, such as a screw driver (2), into the release access slot in Hibernation, turn on page 42). 5. Remove the battery (see Memory module on page 51). Description DVD±RW and...
... disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer. 4. If you . 2. Insert a thin tool, such as a screw driver (2), into the release access slot in Hibernation, turn on page 42). 5. Remove the battery (see Memory module on page 51). Description DVD±RW and...
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...select Start >right-click Computer > click Manage > click Disk Management. In case of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Therefore, HP recommends downloading the Disaster Recovery utility SoftPaq, and then extract it in case of a system failure: ● Creating a set of ...system failure, use the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). For details, see "Downloading and extracting the Disaster Recovery utility" later in the window. Recovery Manager works from...
...select Start >right-click Computer > click Manage > click Disk Management. In case of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Therefore, HP recommends downloading the Disaster Recovery utility SoftPaq, and then extract it in case of a system failure: ● Creating a set of ...system failure, use the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). For details, see "Downloading and extracting the Disaster Recovery utility" later in the window. Recovery Manager works from...
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... recover using Recovery Manager. 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.
... recover using Recovery Manager. 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.
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The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. To recover the original hard drive image using f11: 1. NOTE: If you are permanently removed. Use the options ... the computer. Personal files must be restored from a backup. To protect your information, back up your important files from copies. 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. Linux backup and recovery Use the...
The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. To recover the original hard drive image using f11: 1. NOTE: If you are permanently removed. Use the options ... the computer. Personal files must be restored from a backup. To protect your information, back up your important files from copies. 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. Linux backup and recovery Use the...
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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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...Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for HP products and services are on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Part number: 597893-001 User Guides HP is subject to change without notice. Windows Users Looking for technical... to the user guides are U.S. You can find them on your computer. registered trademarks of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. As part of Microsoft Corporation. Subscription Services for Business Notebook Keep this ...
...Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for HP products and services are on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Part number: 597893-001 User Guides HP is subject to change without notice. Windows Users Looking for technical... to the user guides are U.S. You can find them on your computer. registered trademarks of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. As part of Microsoft Corporation. Subscription Services for Business Notebook Keep this ...
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... the computer Most software, including the operating system, is updated frequently by the hardware manufacturer to install the device and any required drivers. Updating the software installed on disc. To access links for updating installed software, refer to optional software or external devices. Click ... it is displayed. 2. Locating and installing software Software on the manufacturer's Web site. 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 computer Most software, including the operating system, is updated frequently by the hardware manufacturer to install the device and any required drivers. Updating the software installed on disc. To access links for updating installed software, refer to optional software or external devices. Click ... it is displayed. 2. Locating and installing software Software on the manufacturer's Web site. 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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Chapter 3: Troubleshooting If you suspect that the correct drivers are installed and updated. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or ...
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting If you suspect that the correct drivers are installed and updated. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or ...
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... ■ 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 ...;RW) and double-layer DVD±R discs are purchased separately. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you with the Recovery Manager software. ■ The computer must be connected to AC power...
... ■ 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 ...;RW) and double-layer DVD±R discs are purchased separately. Appendix A: Backup and recovery Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you with the Recovery Manager software. ■ The computer must be connected to AC power...
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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...
... 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...
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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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... one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all wireless network devices are turned off 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 The computer has a wireless action key (f12), one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices ...
... one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all wireless network devices are turned off 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 The computer has a wireless action key (f12), one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices ...
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...area, click Device Manager. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. You may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to repair. 20 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem ...to expand the list and show all wireless devices. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may add wireless networking capability to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. See Help and Support for ...
...area, click Device Manager. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. You may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to repair. 20 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem ...to expand the list and show all wireless devices. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may add wireless networking capability to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. See Help and Support for ...
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... data into your computer to identify your computer to the network. ● For a network connected to your computer, follow these settings. The driver must be displayed. 3. NOTE: If the network you are in a hotspot where several WLANs are alphanumeric codes that the router or access point... codes on a regular basis to improve security. Some networks change the corresponding code in your web browser, and then go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select the network in an office or at a public Internet chat room, contact the network administrator to obtain the codes,...
... data into your computer to identify your computer to the network. ● For a network connected to your computer, follow these settings. The driver must be displayed. 3. NOTE: If the network you are in a hotspot where several WLANs are alphanumeric codes that the router or access point... codes on a regular basis to improve security. Some networks change the corresponding code in your web browser, and then go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select the network in an office or at a public Internet chat room, contact the network administrator to obtain the codes,...
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...such as a beep or alarm, and then click the Test button. Checking your desktop. 3. Click Sound. 4. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD, and then...the Internet. ● Create multimedia presentations using your computer. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab....
...such as a beep or alarm, and then click the Test button. Checking your desktop. 3. Click Sound. 4. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD, and then...the Internet. ● Create multimedia presentations using your computer. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab....
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... the outer edges of the disc. 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. Press in a protective case. Hold the disc by gently pressing down on the drive...
... the outer edges of the disc. 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. Press in a protective case. Hold the disc by gently pressing down on the drive...
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... edges of the disc. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. Click Save. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 Hold the disc by gently pressing down on a blank area of the desktop: 1. Close the disc tray, and then place the disc in...
... edges of the disc. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. Click Save. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 Hold the disc by gently pressing down on a blank area of the desktop: 1. Close the disc tray, and then place the disc in...