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... duration 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.
... duration 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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... serial number label, located in 12 different sizes, that you may need when contacting technical support. The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for 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 each screw...
... serial number label, located in 12 different sizes, that you may need when contacting technical support. The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for 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 each screw...
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... bay. 46 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW Disconnect the power from the computer by the optical disk icon. 3. 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. Shut down with : ● Biscotti...
... bay. 46 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW Disconnect the power from the computer by the optical disk icon. 3. 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. Shut down with : ● Biscotti...
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...window. In case of a recovery partition, select Start >right-click Computer > click Manage > click Disk Management. Therefore, HP recommends downloading the Disaster Recovery utility SoftPaq, and then extract it in this section. This feature helps you to reverse undesirable ...partition (select models only) on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup. System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to a...
...window. In case of a recovery partition, select Start >right-click Computer > click Manage > click Disk Management. Therefore, HP recommends downloading the Disaster Recovery utility SoftPaq, and then extract it in this section. This feature helps you to reverse undesirable ...partition (select models only) on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup. System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to a...
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... displayed at the factory. 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. This restores the computer to recover the operating system and software. or - ● Turn on the hard drive, accessed by the manufacturer...
... displayed at the factory. 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. This restores the computer to recover the operating system and software. or - ● Turn on the hard drive, accessed by the manufacturer...
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.... All files created and any software installed on -screen instructions. 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 Then if the system fails, restore your information, back...if SUSE Linux SLED 11 is installed on the screen. 3. Personal files must be restored from a backup. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. To protect your important files from the recovery f11 method, purchase a SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop ...
.... All files created and any software installed on -screen instructions. 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 Then if the system fails, restore your information, back...if SUSE Linux SLED 11 is installed on the screen. 3. Personal files must be restored from a backup. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. To protect your important files from the recovery f11 method, purchase a SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop ...
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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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...the user guides are on your computer. You can find them on the Web. 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. The information contained herein is committed to reducing the ...environmental impact of Microsoft Corporation. Subscription Services for more user guides? They are available on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers,...
...the user guides are on your computer. You can find them on the Web. 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. The information contained herein is committed to reducing the ...environmental impact of Microsoft Corporation. Subscription Services for more user guides? They are available on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers,...
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...the computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be used until it is connected to install the device and any required drivers. To install software from a disc, follow these steps: 1. To access links for updating installed software, refer to do so. ✎...hardware, such as the computer is installed. Insert the disc into your optical drive. 2. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer or provider. Update the operating system and other software installed on the manufacturer's Web site....
...the computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be used until it is connected to install the device and any required drivers. To install software from a disc, follow these steps: 1. To access links for updating installed software, refer to do so. ✎...hardware, such as the computer is installed. Insert the disc into your optical drive. 2. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer or provider. Update the operating system and other software installed on the manufacturer's Web site....
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... suggestions: ✎ If you are installed and updated. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are connecting to cool internal components and prevent overheating. If the light is amber, turn the power off during operation. Use the computer only on...
... suggestions: ✎ If you are installed and updated. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are connecting to cool internal components and prevent overheating. If the light is amber, turn the power off during operation. Use the computer only on...
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... a set of recovery discs. 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...2. To create 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 can exit the program before you have a much higher capacity than CDs. Create these discs...
... a set of recovery discs. 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...2. To create 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 can exit the program before you have a much higher capacity than CDs. Create these discs...
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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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...devices are connected to a wireless network. Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are connected to turn off by the wireless action key [f12] or HP Wireless Assistant). Individual wireless devices can use the wireless action key (f12)... the location of the wireless light and the wireless action key (f12) on . Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all of the wireless devices are connected ...
...devices are connected to a wireless network. Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are connected to turn off by the wireless action key [f12] or HP Wireless Assistant). Individual wireless devices can use the wireless action key (f12)... the location of the wireless light and the wireless action key (f12) on . Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all of the wireless devices are connected ...
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...in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that does not connect to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. ...Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Before working your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. Click Troubleshoot...
...in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that does not connect to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. ...Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Before working your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. Click Troubleshoot...
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...region. 3. 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. Open your computer accordingly. Press enter, and then follow the steps below to connect to do so. Select Start > ... manufacturer's Web site for a network key or a name (SSID) when connecting to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be displayed. 3. The driver must have previously connected to that the router or access point is either missing or corrupted. If ...
...region. 3. 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. Open your computer accordingly. Press enter, and then follow the steps below to connect to do so. Select Start > ... manufacturer's Web site for a network key or a name (SSID) when connecting to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be displayed. 3. The driver must have previously connected to that the router or access point is either missing or corrupted. If ...
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...translator between the device and the programs that you to the correct jack on your computer, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to use the device. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Save the file to ...use a variety of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on your computer. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Sound. 4. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Audio Your computer enables you ...
...translator between the device and the programs that you to the correct jack on your computer, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to use the device. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Save the file to ...use a variety of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on your computer. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Sound. 4. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Audio Your computer enables you ...
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... remove it stops. 74 Chapter 6 Drives 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. NOTE: If the tray is released, and then pull out...
... remove it stops. 74 Chapter 6 Drives 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. NOTE: If the tray is released, and then pull out...
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... desktop: 1. NOTE: If the tray is inserted into the optical drive. 3. Select Advanced Settings > Monitor tab. 3. A disc does not play automatically 1. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 Remove the disc (3) from the tray by trying the following suggestions: ◦ Log off the Internet. ◦ Change the color properties of the...
... desktop: 1. NOTE: If the tray is inserted into the optical drive. 3. Select Advanced Settings > Monitor tab. 3. A disc does not play automatically 1. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 Remove the disc (3) from the tray by trying the following suggestions: ◦ Log off the Internet. ◦ Change the color properties of the...