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... the product's hardware components. 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 product's hardware components. 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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... the computer, provides important information that must be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing the computer. An alphanumeric identifier that is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures.
... the computer, provides important information that must be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing the computer. An alphanumeric identifier that is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures.
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... part number 614549-001 616482-001 620541-001 614548-001 616480-001 620540-001 Before removing 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). Description DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe...
... part number 614549-001 616482-001 620541-001 614548-001 616480-001 620540-001 Before removing 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). Description DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe...
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... the backup files to maintain a reasonably current backup. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). CAUTION: In the event of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your information regularly to...the following tasks for the presence of a recovery partition, select Start >right-click Computer > click Manage > click Disk Management. HP recommends creating recovery discs immediately after software setup. This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. Windows 7 To protect your ...
... the backup files to maintain a reasonably current backup. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). CAUTION: In the event of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your information regularly to...the following tasks for the presence of a recovery partition, select Start >right-click Computer > click Manage > click Disk Management. HP recommends creating recovery discs immediately after software setup. This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. Windows 7 To protect your ...
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... for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the factory. Back up all personal files. 2. Click System Recovery in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. On some models, you might not have a partition. Then, press f11 while the "Press for computers that was preinstalled at the bottom...
... for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the factory. Back up all personal files. 2. Click System Recovery in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. On some models, you might not have a partition. Then, press f11 while the "Press for computers that was preinstalled at the bottom...
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...start up) the computer from the primary operating system or from copies. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. Personal files must be restored from a backup. To recover the original hard drive image ...the screen. 3. ENWW Linux backup and recovery 109 Then if the system fails, restore your files and folders. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. If possible, back up your important files from the recovery f11 method, purchase a SUSE Linux ...
...start up) the computer from the primary operating system or from copies. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. Personal files must be restored from a backup. To recover the original hard drive image ...the screen. 3. ENWW Linux backup and recovery 109 Then if the system fails, restore your files and folders. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. If possible, back up your important files from the recovery f11 method, purchase a SUSE Linux ...
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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...
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...find them on your computer. Subscription Services for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. registered trademarks of our products. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Sign up to date with your computer hard drive in the express warranty ... came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. As part of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. For more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at www.hp.com/go/alerts to receive...
...find them on your computer. Subscription Services for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. registered trademarks of our products. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Sign up to date with your computer hard drive in the express warranty ... came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. As part of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. For more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at www.hp.com/go/alerts to receive...
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To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Software on the computer as soon as an optional printer, follow the instructions provided by the ... may affect the way the computer responds to the Internet. To access links for updating installed software, refer to install the device and any required drivers. Click Start, and then click All Programs. A list of ready-to-use programs or to start a program, follow these steps: 1. Click Start, click All Programs...
To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Software on the computer as soon as an optional printer, follow the instructions provided by the ... may affect the way the computer responds to the Internet. To access links for updating installed software, refer to install the device and any required drivers. Click Start, and then click All Programs. A list of ready-to-use programs or to start a program, follow these steps: 1. Click Start, click All Programs...
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... your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are connecting to a corporate network, contact the IT administrator. ■ Select Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, click Network and Sharing Center, click...
... your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are connecting to a corporate network, contact the IT administrator. ■ Select Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, click Network and Sharing Center, click...
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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 ...a much higher capacity than CDs. Follow the on-screen instructions. 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 ...a much higher capacity than CDs. Follow the on-screen instructions. 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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Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are connected to a wireless network. Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless ... wireless light is white, at least one wireless device is on the computer. Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are connected to turn on . All of the wireless devices on your computer are enabled at the...
Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are connected to a wireless network. Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless ... wireless light is white, at least one wireless device is on the computer. Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are connected to turn on . All of the wireless devices on your computer are enabled at the...
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... Windows settings. See Help and Support for the WLAN device is a network icon in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. NOTE: Wireless networking...installed for a WLAN device may be sure that does not connect to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of possible solutions to...
... Windows settings. See Help and Support for the WLAN device is a network icon in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. NOTE: Wireless networking...installed for a WLAN device may be sure that does not connect to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of possible solutions to...
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...box. 4. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be displayed. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then enter your computer model number in the notification area after you are ...available WLANs is protected by security. If the WLAN device you are unavailable If you configure the WLAN, the software driver is operating. 4. Select your computer, follow the steps below to connect to that the router or access point is ...box. 5. NOTE: If the network you have the current codes to http://www.hp.com/support. 2.
...box. 4. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be displayed. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then enter your computer model number in the notification area after you are ...available WLANs is protected by security. If the WLAN device you are unavailable If you configure the WLAN, the software driver is operating. 4. Select your computer, follow the steps below to connect to that the router or access point is ...box. 5. NOTE: If the network you have the current codes to http://www.hp.com/support. 2.
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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 correct jack on ... your computer. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Cable connectors are normally color-coded to your desktop. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To check the record functions of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on the computer. ● Be sure that...
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 correct jack on ... your computer. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Cable connectors are normally color-coded to your desktop. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To check the record functions of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on the computer. ● Be sure that...
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... (1) into the release access in a protective case. NOTE: If the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it . 3. 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 the disc tray is not...
... (1) into the release access in a protective case. NOTE: If the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it . 3. 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 the disc tray is not...
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...: If the tray is selected. 3. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on a blank area of the disc. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 Right-click on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the computer desktop, and then select Screen resolution. 2. A CD, DVD, or BD...
...: If the tray is selected. 3. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on a blank area of the disc. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 Right-click on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the computer desktop, and then select Screen resolution. 2. A CD, DVD, or BD...