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... and parts are needed. 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. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components.
... and parts are needed. 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. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components.
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.... The 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 Description The name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. There are needed. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. An alphanumeric identifier used to the front...
.... The 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 Description The name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. There are needed. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. An alphanumeric identifier used to the front...
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... then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer by the optical disk icon. 3. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Insert a thin tool, such as a screw driver (2), into the release access slot in Hibernation, turn on page 51). If you . 2. Remove the Phillips PM2.5x5.0 screw (1) that is off or in the...
... then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer by the optical disk icon. 3. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Insert a thin tool, such as a screw driver (2), into the release access slot in Hibernation, turn on page 51). If you . 2. Remove the Phillips PM2.5x5.0 screw (1) that is off or in the...
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... recovery discs you cannot use the backup files to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Therefore, HP recommends downloading the Disaster Recovery utility SoftPaq, and then extract it in case of recovery discs (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). HP recommends creating recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in this section...
... recovery discs you cannot use the backup files to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Therefore, HP recommends downloading the Disaster Recovery utility SoftPaq, and then extract it in case of recovery discs (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). HP recommends creating recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in this section...
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..., and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for recovery" message appears 2. Click System Recovery in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that do not have a recovery partition. Back up all personal files. 2. Then, press f11 while the...
..., and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for recovery" message appears 2. Click System Recovery in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that do not have a recovery partition. Back up all personal files. 2. Then, press f11 while the...
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...options listed in this section to restore the operating system and programs that were installed at the factory. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. NOTE: If you are permanently removed. CAUTION: Using f11 completely erases hard drive contents...drive image using f11: 1. ENWW Linux backup and recovery 109 The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. For additional information, see the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet, included with the computer. To...
...options listed in this section to restore the operating system and programs that were installed at the factory. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. NOTE: If you are permanently removed. CAUTION: Using f11 completely erases hard drive contents...drive image using f11: 1. ENWW Linux backup and recovery 109 The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. For additional information, see the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet, included with the computer. To...
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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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.... Windows and Windows Vista are available on your computer hard drive in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. You can find them on your computer. Additional support and updates to date... change without notice. Click: Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for HP products and services are on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. As part of Microsoft Corporation. registered trademarks of this product up now...
.... Windows and Windows Vista are available on your computer hard drive in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. You can find them on your computer. Additional support and updates to date... change without notice. Click: Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for HP products and services are on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. As part of Microsoft Corporation. registered trademarks of this product up now...
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... on the computer Most software, including the operating system, is displayed. 2. Notebook Essentials 11 To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Software on the computer is connected to start the program. ■...on the computer as soon as an optional printer, follow these steps: 1. Important updates to install the device and any required drivers. Update the operating system and other software installed on the manufacturer's Web site. Locating and installing software Software on disc. ...
... on the computer Most software, including the operating system, is displayed. 2. Notebook Essentials 11 To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Software on the computer is connected to start the program. ■...on the computer as soon as an optional printer, follow these steps: 1. Important updates to install the device and any required drivers. Update the operating system and other software installed on the manufacturer's Web site. Locating and installing software Software on disc. ...
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... the computer only on the computer is blue. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are installed and updated. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting If you suspect that the computer is compatible with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International...
... the computer only on the computer is blue. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are installed and updated. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting If you suspect that the computer is compatible with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International...
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... the disc creation process. To create a set of recovery discs. 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 during... keep them in case 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 disc creation process. To create a set of recovery discs. 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 during... keep them in case 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 ...
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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 light indicates the overall power state of your computer using these features: ● The wireless action key (f12) ● HP Wireless Assistant software ● Operating system controls Using the wireless action key The computer has a wireless action key (f12), one or... Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one wireless device is amber, all wireless devices are enabled at least one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected (or all of individual devices. Individual wireless devices can...
...The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your computer using these features: ● The wireless action key (f12) ● HP Wireless Assistant software ● Operating system controls Using the wireless action key The computer has a wireless action key (f12), one or... Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one wireless device is amber, all wireless devices are enabled at least one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected (or all of individual devices. Individual wireless devices can...
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...utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. The listing for a WLAN device may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Before working your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to repair. 20 Chapter 2 Wireless,... networks. ● If there is no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is a network icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, ...
...utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. The listing for a WLAN device may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Before working your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to repair. 20 Chapter 2 Wireless,... networks. ● If there is no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is a network icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, ...
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... device. ● For a private network, such as a network in a hotspot where several WLANs are provided with the network administrator to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. If you are active, several will be displayed. 3. A list showing the available WLANs is either missing or corrupted. Click OK ...icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is displayed. The driver must have previously connected to that network, follow these settings. You must be displayed. The SSID and network key are ...
... device. ● For a private network, such as a network in a hotspot where several WLANs are provided with the network administrator to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. If you are active, several will be displayed. 3. A list showing the available WLANs is either missing or corrupted. Click OK ...icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is displayed. The driver must have previously connected to that network, follow these settings. You must be displayed. The SSID and network key are ...
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... Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Cable connectors are normally color-coded to use the device. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. For additional safety information, see the ... any sound event, such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. 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 your...
... Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Cable connectors are normally color-coded to use the device. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. For additional safety information, see the ... any sound event, such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. 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 your...
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Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. NOTE: If the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it ...
Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. NOTE: If the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it ...
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... already selected. Right-click on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the computer desktop, and then select Screen resolution. 2. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically ● Clean the disc. ● Conserve system resources by the edges and avoid touching the flat...
... already selected. Right-click on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the computer desktop, and then select Screen resolution. 2. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically ● Clean the disc. ● Conserve system resources by the edges and avoid touching the flat...