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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.
... 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.
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... special note 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 Description The name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. An alphanumeric identifier used to the front of each product. An alphanumeric identifier that is unique to determine what components...
... special note 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 Description The name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. An alphanumeric identifier used to the front of each product. An alphanumeric identifier that is unique to determine what components...
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...-001 614548-001 616480-001 620540-001 Before removing the optical drive: 1. Position the computer upside down the computer. 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 through the operating system. 2. If you . 2.
...-001 614548-001 616480-001 620540-001 Before removing the optical drive: 1. Position the computer upside down the computer. 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 through the operating system. 2. If you . 2.
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... basis to a USB flash drive as soon as your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system 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... to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to factory settings in...
... basis to a USB flash drive as soon as your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system 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... to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to factory settings in...
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... while the "Press the ESC key for recovery" message appears 2. Try these discs to its own built-in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. or - ● Turn on the hard drive, accessed by the manufacturer. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. 3. Click System Recovery...
... while the "Press the ESC key for recovery" message appears 2. Try these discs to its own built-in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. or - ● Turn on the hard drive, accessed by the manufacturer. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. 3. Click System Recovery...
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Then if the system fails, restore your information, back up all personal files. 2. 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 instructions. CAUTION: Using f11 completely ... recover the original hard drive image using f11: 1. To protect your important files from a backup. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory.
Then if the system fails, restore your information, back up all personal files. 2. 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 instructions. CAUTION: Using f11 completely ... recover the original hard drive image using f11: 1. To protect your important files from a backup. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory.
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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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...Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Subscription Services for HP products and services are available on your computer. Sign up to receive e-mail alert notifications. The information contained ...support and updates to the user guides are set forth in Help and Support. For more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at www.hp.com/go/alerts to date with your computer hard drive in the express warranty statements accompanying such products ...
...Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Subscription Services for HP products and services are available on your computer. Sign up to receive e-mail alert notifications. The information contained ...support and updates to the user guides are set forth in Help and Support. For more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at www.hp.com/go/alerts to date with your computer hard drive in the express warranty statements accompanying such products ...
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...software from a disc, follow these steps: 1. To access links for updating installed software, refer to install the device and any required drivers. Click the name of programs is provided in the following forms: ■ Preinstalled software. Some updates may have been released since the ... be provided with the computer may affect the way the computer responds to the Internet. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer or provider. Follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Software on the computer Most software,...
...software from a disc, follow these steps: 1. To access links for updating installed software, refer to install the device and any required drivers. Click the name of programs is provided in the following forms: ■ Preinstalled software. Some updates may have been released since the ... be provided with the computer may affect the way the computer responds to the Internet. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer or provider. Follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Software on the computer Most software,...
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... sure that the wireless router or access point is properly connected to its power adapter and the cable or DSL modem, and that the correct drivers are on. ■ Disconnect and then reconnect all vents free from obstructions while you are connecting to a corporate network, contact the IT administrator. ■ Select...
... sure that the wireless router or access point is properly connected to its power adapter and the cable or DSL modem, and that the correct drivers are on. ■ Disconnect and then reconnect all vents free from obstructions while you are connecting to a corporate network, contact the IT administrator. ■ Select...
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...■ Only one 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:...9632; Number each disc before inserting it in a safe place. 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 continue the ...
...■ Only one 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:...9632; Number each disc before inserting it in a safe place. 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 continue the ...
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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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... turned off all wireless devices are off . Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are enabled at the factory, you turn off by the wireless action key [f12] or HP Wireless Assistant). If the wireless light is white, at the factory, so the...overall power state of the wireless devices on . If the wireless light is on your computer are enabled at least one or more network drivers are installed, and one wireless device is amber, all of the wireless devices simultaneously. Individual wireless devices can control the wireless devices in...
... turned off all wireless devices are off . Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are enabled at the factory, you turn off by the wireless action key [f12] or HP Wireless Assistant). If the wireless light is white, at the factory, so the...overall power state of the wireless devices on . If the wireless light is on your computer are enabled at least one or more network drivers are installed, and one wireless device is amber, all of the wireless devices simultaneously. Individual wireless devices can control the wireless devices in...
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...icon in the notification area, at the far right of the original computer package, you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair... in Help and Support. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you may add wireless networking capability to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for wireless connection problems include the following: ●...
...icon in the notification area, at the far right of the original computer package, you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair... in Help and Support. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you may add wireless networking capability to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for wireless connection problems include the following: ●...
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... 4. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Open your country or region. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then enter your computer model number in the notification area after you enter into the Network security key box. 5. You must have previously... at a public Internet chat room, contact the network administrator to obtain the codes, and then enter the codes when prompted to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select your web browser, and then go to do so. If the WLAN device you are active, several WLANs are ...
... 4. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Open your country or region. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then enter your computer model number in the notification area after you enter into the Network security key box. 5. You must have previously... at a public Internet chat room, contact the network administrator to obtain the codes, and then enter the codes when prompted to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select your web browser, and then go to do so. If the WLAN device you are active, several WLANs are ...
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... cable is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that you to use the device. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on the... Be sure that use a variety of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Save the file to match the corresponding jacks on your computer, follow...
... cable is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that you to use the device. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on the... Be sure that use a variety of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Save the file to match the corresponding jacks on your computer, follow...
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... it stops. 2. Press in a protective case. 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 the release button (1) on the paper clip until it . 3.
... it stops. 2. Press in a protective case. 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 the release button (1) on the paper clip until it . 3.
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... the computer desktop, and then select Screen resolution. 2. Right-click on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the desktop: 1. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 Select Advanced Settings > Monitor tab. 3. Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for all media and devices check box is not already selected.
... the computer desktop, and then select Screen resolution. 2. Right-click on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the desktop: 1. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 Select Advanced Settings > Monitor tab. 3. Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for all media and devices check box is not already selected.