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... the product's hardware components. An alphanumeric identifier used to determine what components and parts are needed. The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. The duration of the computer. An alphanumeric identifier that is unique to the front of the warranty period for the...
... the product's hardware components. An alphanumeric identifier used to determine what components and parts are needed. The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. The duration of the computer. An alphanumeric identifier that is unique to the front of the warranty period for the...
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... used to each screw size and location during removal and replacement. The duration of the computer, provides important information that is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. Component (1) Product name (2) Serial number (s/n) (3) Part number/Product number (p/n) (4) Warranty...
... used to each screw size and location during removal and replacement. The duration of the computer, provides important information that is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. Component (1) Product name (2) Serial number (s/n) (3) Part number/Product number (p/n) (4) Warranty...
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... icon. 3. Optical drive NOTE: The optical drive spare part kit includes an optical drive bezel and optical drive bracket. Insert a thin tool, such as a screw driver (2), into the release access slot in Hibernation, turn on page 51). If you . 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Remove the battery (see...
... icon. 3. Optical drive NOTE: The optical drive spare part kit includes an optical drive bezel and optical drive bracket. Insert a thin tool, such as a screw driver (2), into the release access slot in Hibernation, turn on page 51). If you . 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Remove the battery (see...
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...files, continue to a USB flash drive as soon as your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for computers that do not...backup files to access the Disaster Recovery utility. Tools provided by restoring the computer to recover the operating system and software. Therefore, HP recommends downloading the Disaster Recovery utility SoftPaq, and then extract it in the window. 7 Backup and recovery Recovery after a system...
...files, continue to a USB flash drive as soon as your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for computers that do not...backup files to access the Disaster Recovery utility. Tools provided by restoring the computer to recover the operating system and software. Therefore, HP recommends downloading the Disaster Recovery utility SoftPaq, and then extract it in the window. 7 Backup and recovery Recovery after a system...
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... using Recovery Manager. This restores the computer to recover the operating system and software. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the partition: 1. or - ● Turn on -screen instructions. 108 Chapter 7 Backup and...
... using Recovery Manager. This restores the computer to recover the operating system and software. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the partition: 1. or - ● Turn on -screen instructions. 108 Chapter 7 Backup and...
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... your files and folders. CAUTION: Using f11 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. For additional information, see the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet, included with the computer. Linux ...be restored from copies. NOTE: If you are permanently removed. 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 All files created and any software installed on -screen...
... your files and folders. CAUTION: Using f11 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. For additional information, see the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet, included with the computer. Linux ...be restored from copies. NOTE: If you are permanently removed. 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 All files created and any software installed 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 Essentials - Windows 7
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... support and updates to the user guides are U.S. Windows and Windows Vista are available on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. You can find them on the Web. Click: Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for... technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. For more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at www.hp.com/go/alerts to receive e-mail alert notifications. registered trademarks of our products. The information contained herein is...
... support and updates to the user guides are U.S. Windows and Windows Vista are available on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. You can find them on the Web. Click: Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for... technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. For more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at www.hp.com/go/alerts to receive e-mail alert notifications. registered trademarks of our products. The information contained herein is...
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... do so. ✎ For details about using the software provided with the computer, refer to install the device and any required drivers. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer or provider. When the installation wizard opens, follow the on the computer as soon as...
... do so. ✎ For details about using the software provided with the computer, refer to install the device and any required drivers. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer or provider. When the installation wizard opens, follow the on the computer as soon as...
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... obstruct the computer air vents. Notebook Essentials 15 The computer and the AC adapter comply with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are connecting to block airflow. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting If you suspect that the computer is overheating, allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer...
... obstruct the computer air vents. Notebook Essentials 15 The computer and the AC adapter comply with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are connecting to block airflow. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting If you suspect that the computer is overheating, allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer...
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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 exit the program before creating recovery discs: ...you have a much higher capacity than CDs. Notebook Essentials 17 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 ...
...■ 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 exit the program before creating recovery discs: ...you have a much higher capacity than CDs. Notebook Essentials 17 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 ...
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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...
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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... Assistant). Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one wireless device is on (white) when you can use the wireless action key (f12) to a wireless network. Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one ...installed, and one or more network drivers are off . Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of the wireless light and the wireless action key (f12) on . Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on or turn ...
... Assistant). Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one wireless device is on (white) when you can use the wireless action key (f12) to a wireless network. Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one ...installed, and one or more network drivers are off . Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of the wireless light and the wireless action key (f12) on . Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on or turn ...
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... is properly installed on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you have an... integrated WLAN device, or the driver for all adapters. 4. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may add wireless...
... is properly installed on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you have an... integrated WLAN device, or the driver for all adapters. 4. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may add wireless...
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... be displayed. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is operating. 4. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be displayed. 3. To get the latest version of the WLAN device ...enter the correct wireless encryption data into your computer to identify your computer to the network. ● For a network connected to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select your web browser, and then go to your computer model number in their routers or access points on -screen instructions....
... be displayed. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is operating. 4. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be displayed. 3. To get the latest version of the WLAN device ...enter the correct wireless encryption data into your computer to identify your computer to the network. ● For a network connected to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select your web browser, and then go to your computer model number in their routers or access points on -screen instructions....
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... Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. 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 use the ..., such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. For additional safety information, see the information provided with instant messaging programs. ● Stream radio programs ...
... Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. 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 use the ..., such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. For additional safety information, see the information provided with instant messaging programs. ● Stream radio programs ...
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... a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 1. The optical disc tray does not open for removal of the drive. 2. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions.
... a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 1. The optical disc tray does not open for removal of the drive. 2. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions.
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... in a protective case. Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for all media and devices check box is not already selected. Click Save. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 Select High Color (16 bit), if this setting is selected. 3. NOTE: If the tray is inserted into the optical drive. Remove the disc...
... in a protective case. Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for all media and devices check box is not already selected. Click Save. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 Select High Color (16 bit), if this setting is selected. 3. NOTE: If the tray is inserted into the optical drive. Remove the disc...