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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. Serial number location 17 The part number helps a service technician to...
... 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. Serial number location 17 The part number helps a service technician to...
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... loosened when servicing 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 that you may need when contacting technical support. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware...
... loosened when servicing 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 that you may need when contacting technical support. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware...
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... part kit includes an optical drive bezel and optical drive bracket. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Insert a thin tool, such as a screw driver (2), into the release access slot in Hibernation, turn on page 51).
... part kit includes an optical drive bezel and optical drive bracket. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Insert a thin tool, such as a screw driver (2), into the release access slot in Hibernation, turn on page 51).
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...failure is listed in case of system failure, use the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends creating recovery discs immediately after software setup. As you add new software and data files, continue to back up your...SoftPaq, and then extract it in this section. With Recovery Manager, you can recover the full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to a USB ...
...failure is listed in case of system failure, use the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends creating recovery discs immediately after software setup. As you add new software and data files, continue to back up your...SoftPaq, and then extract it in this section. With Recovery Manager, you can recover the full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to a USB ...
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... using Recovery Manager. This restores the computer to recover the operating system and software. Click System Recovery in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If the computer includes...
... using Recovery Manager. This restores the computer to recover the operating system and software. Click System Recovery in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If the computer includes...
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...files. 2. To recover the original hard drive image using f11: 1. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. If possible, back up your files and folders. To protect your important files from a backup.... Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. Follow the on the screen. 3. NOTE: If you are permanently removed. CAUTION: Using f11 ...
...files. 2. To recover the original hard drive image using f11: 1. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. If possible, back up your files and folders. To protect your important files from a backup.... Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. Follow the on the screen. 3. NOTE: If you are permanently removed. CAUTION: Using f11 ...
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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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...set forth in Help and Support. Part number: 597893-001 User Guides HP is subject to change without notice. Windows Users Looking for more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at www.hp.com/go/alerts to date with your computer. Sign up to receive ... omissions contained herein. The information contained herein is committed to the user guides are on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. The only warranties for more user guides? You can find them on your computer. registered trademarks of our products....
...set forth in Help and Support. Part number: 597893-001 User Guides HP is subject to change without notice. Windows Users Looking for more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at www.hp.com/go/alerts to date with your computer. Sign up to receive ... omissions contained herein. The information contained herein is committed to the user guides are on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. The only warranties for more user guides? You can find them on your computer. registered trademarks of our products....
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... an optional printer, follow these steps: 1. To access links for updating installed software, refer to install the device and any required drivers. Locating and installing software Software on disc. Click Start, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Manager. 2....Help and Support. To see a list of ready-to-use programs or to the Internet. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. Updating the software installed on the manufacturer's Web site. Chapter 2: What's next? Installing additional hardware and ...
... an optional printer, follow these steps: 1. To access links for updating installed software, refer to install the device and any required drivers. Locating and installing software Software on disc. Click Start, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Manager. 2....Help and Support. To see a list of ready-to-use programs or to the Internet. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. Updating the software installed on the manufacturer's Web site. Chapter 2: What's next? Installing additional hardware and ...
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... from obstructions. ■ Be sure that the cable or DSL modem and its power adapter and the cable or DSL modem, and that the correct drivers are secure. ■ Be sure that the device is receiving electrical power. ■ Be sure that the device, especially if it is older, is compatible...
... from obstructions. ■ Be sure that the cable or DSL modem and its power adapter and the cable or DSL modem, and that the correct drivers are secure. ■ Be sure that the device is receiving electrical power. ■ Be sure that the device, especially if it is older, is compatible...
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...9632; 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 you have a ...Creation. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 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 power...
...9632; 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 you have a ...Creation. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 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 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...
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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... the wireless devices are turned off by the wireless action key [f12] or HP Wireless Assistant). Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected to a wireless network. 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...
... the wireless devices are turned off by the wireless action key [f12] or HP Wireless Assistant). Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected to a wireless network. 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...
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... Sharing Center. 2. Before working your way through the sequence of your computer. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on the side of the preferred networks. ● If there is no WLAN device is listed, either your... that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. If wireless networking is not listed in Help and Support. You may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Cannot connect to repair. 20 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem
... Sharing Center. 2. Before working your way through the sequence of your computer. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on the side of the preferred networks. ● If there is no WLAN device is listed, either your... that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. If wireless networking is not listed in Help and Support. You may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Cannot connect to repair. 20 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem
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... showing the available WLANs is either missing or corrupted. NOTE: If the network you are provided with the network administrator to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the Security tab and enter the correct wireless encryption data into your computer to identify your computer to the network...device you have the current codes to save these steps: 1. You must have previously connected to that you configure the WLAN, the software driver is displayed. You must be sure that the router or access point is operating. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet...
... showing the available WLANs is either missing or corrupted. NOTE: If the network you are provided with the network administrator to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the Security tab and enter the correct wireless encryption data into your computer to identify your computer to the network...device you have the current codes to save these steps: 1. You must have previously connected to that you configure the WLAN, the software driver is displayed. You must be sure that the router or access point is operating. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet...
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... normally color-coded to the correct jack on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. To reduce the risk of audio features: ● Play music using...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 match the corresponding jacks on your desktop. 3. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Checking your ...
... normally color-coded to the correct jack on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. To reduce the risk of audio features: ● Play music using...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 match the corresponding jacks on your desktop. 3. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Checking your ...
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... the drive bezel to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out the tray (2) until it stops. 74 Chapter 6 Drives Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 1. NOTE: If the tray is released, and then pull...
... the drive bezel to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out the tray (2) until it stops. 74 Chapter 6 Drives Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 1. NOTE: If the tray is released, and then pull...
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... avoid touching the flat surfaces. Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for all media and devices check box is not already selected. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 Click Save. 3. Close the disc tray, and then place the disc in a protective case. A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically ● Clean...
... avoid touching the flat surfaces. Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for all media and devices check box is not already selected. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 Click Save. 3. Close the disc tray, and then place the disc in a protective case. A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically ● Clean...