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...to the user guides are set forth in Help and Support. Windows Users Looking for HP products and services are available on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. The information contained herein is committed to reducing the environmental impact...guides and learning centers on your computer. Part number: 610534-001 User Guides HP is subject to change without notice. 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. registered trademarks of our ...
...to the user guides are set forth in Help and Support. Windows Users Looking for HP products and services are available on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. The information contained herein is committed to reducing the environmental impact...guides and learning centers on your computer. Part number: 610534-001 User Guides HP is subject to change without notice. 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. registered trademarks of our ...
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... provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. or region-specific support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. To access the notices, click Start, click Help and Support, and then ... and Support, and then click User Guides, or refer to the user guides, Help and Support also provides information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and accessing technical support. For more information In addition to the User Guides disc included with some models. The Safety & Comfort...
... provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. or region-specific support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. To access the notices, click Start, click Help and Support, and then ... and Support, and then click User Guides, or refer to the user guides, Help and Support also provides information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and accessing technical support. For more information In addition to the User Guides disc included with some models. The Safety & Comfort...
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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 will be connected to the USB port on the computer, not to a USB port on another external ... (rewritable Blu-ray) discs-are purchased separately. Chapter 7: Backup and recovery (Windows only) Tools provided by the operating system and by HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you with the Recovery Manager software. ■ The computer must be prompted to continue the disc ...
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 will be connected to the USB port on the computer, not to a USB port on another external ... (rewritable Blu-ray) discs-are purchased separately. Chapter 7: Backup and recovery (Windows only) Tools provided by the operating system and by HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you with the Recovery Manager software. ■ The computer must be prompted to continue the disc ...
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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 on. ■ Disconnect and then reconnect all cables, and turn the power off and then back on. ✎ For more information on wireless technology...
... 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 on. ■ Disconnect and then reconnect all cables, and turn the power off and then back on. ✎ For more information on wireless technology...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... external display 47 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion ... 47 A device driver must be reinstalled 47 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 48 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 48 Webcam ...48 Adjusting webcam properties 49 5 Power management ...50 Setting power options ...50 Using power-saving states...
... external display 47 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion ... 47 A device driver must be reinstalled 47 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 48 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 48 Webcam ...48 Adjusting webcam properties 49 5 Power management ...50 Setting power options ...50 Using power-saving states...
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... menu 94 Diagnostics menu ...95 13 Software updates ...96 Updating the BIOS ...96 Determining the BIOS version 96 Downloading a BIOS update 97 Updating programs and drivers ...97 14 Backup and Recovery ...99 Creating recovery discs ...99 Backing up your information ...100 Using Windows Backup and Restore 101 Using system restore points...
... menu 94 Diagnostics menu ...95 13 Software updates ...96 Updating the BIOS ...96 Determining the BIOS version 96 Downloading a BIOS update 97 Updating programs and drivers ...97 14 Backup and Recovery ...99 Creating recovery discs ...99 Backing up your information ...100 Using Windows Backup and Restore 101 Using system restore points...
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...the warranty period for this information when traveling internationally. The regulatory label is an alphanumeric identifier that you use to locate models only) documents, drivers, and support for use. You might need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This certificate is located inside the battery ... Serial number This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to each product. (3) Product number This is located inside the battery bay. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label (select models only)-Provides the serial number of the...
...the warranty period for this information when traveling internationally. The regulatory label is an alphanumeric identifier that you use to locate models only) documents, drivers, and support for use. You might need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This certificate is located inside the battery ... Serial number This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to each product. (3) Product number This is located inside the battery bay. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label (select models only)-Provides the serial number of the...
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... no network devices are connected to a wired network. Because the wireless devices are off using HP Wireless Assistant software. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless devices are disabled in Setup Utility before it can... be controlled through HP Wireless Assistant software. Using HP Wireless Assistant software A wireless device can be turned on...
... no network devices are connected to a wired network. Because the wireless devices are off using HP Wireless Assistant software. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless devices are disabled in Setup Utility before it can... be controlled through HP Wireless Assistant software. Using HP Wireless Assistant software A wireless device can be turned on...
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...chapter to expand the list and show all wireless devices. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If no WLAN device is listed, either your network device and attempts to reconnect to a preferred... listed in Help and Support. You may be sure that does not connect to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. In the System area, click Device ...
...chapter to expand the list and show all wireless devices. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If no WLAN device is listed, either your network device and attempts to reconnect to a preferred... listed in Help and Support. You may be sure that does not connect to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. In the System area, click Device ...
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... 21 You must have previously connected to that identify your computer to the network. ● For a network connected to your computer from the HP Web site at a public Internet chat room, contact the network administrator to obtain the codes, and then enter the codes when prompted to a...5. Network icon is not displayed If the network status icon is not displayed in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is operating. 4. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. Some networks change the corresponding code in your...
... 21 You must have previously connected to that identify your computer to the network. ● For a network connected to your computer from the HP Web site at a public Internet chat room, contact the network administrator to obtain the codes, and then enter the codes when prompted to a...5. Network icon is not displayed If the network status icon is not displayed in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is operating. 4. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. Some networks change the corresponding code in your...
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...2. Right-click the Volume icon on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. 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... When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. When the installation wizard opens, follow these steps: 1. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. For best results, remember ...
...2. Right-click the Volume icon on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. 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... When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. When the installation wizard opens, follow these steps: 1. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. For best results, remember ...
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... a CD, DVD, or BD, or writing to black-and-white photography. Your optical drive can also write to share files with many single-layer DVD drivers and players. †LightScribe discs must be supported by your personal storage needs. These discs store information, such as a DVD-ROM drive, supports optical discs...
... a CD, DVD, or BD, or writing to black-and-white photography. Your optical drive can also write to share files with many single-layer DVD drivers and players. †LightScribe discs must be supported by your personal storage needs. These discs store information, such as a DVD-ROM drive, supports optical discs...
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...a CD, DVD, or BD 1. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. If you remove it stops. 3. Remove any discs from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the... flat surfaces. Then in a protective case. Troubleshooting The following tasks: ● Update driver software. ● Disable. ● Uninstall. 44 Chapter 4 Multimedia Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in gently on the ...
...a CD, DVD, or BD 1. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. If you remove it stops. 3. Remove any discs from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the... flat surfaces. Then in a protective case. Troubleshooting The following tasks: ● Update driver software. ● Disable. ● Uninstall. 44 Chapter 4 Multimedia Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in gently on the ...
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... multimedia program may see if the device is clean. A disc does not play ● Save your system for installed hardware and installs any required drivers. ● Click Properties to the outer edge. ● Check the disc for scratches. ● Scan for this device. Windows scans your work... and close all open programs before playing the disc. In rare cases, you want to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. Wipe from the center of the following ways: ◦ Playback may see a warning message asking if you may close all...
... multimedia program may see if the device is clean. A disc does not play ● Save your system for installed hardware and installs any required drivers. ● Click Properties to the outer edge. ● Check the disc for scratches. ● Scan for this device. Windows scans your work... and close all open programs before playing the disc. In rare cases, you want to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. Wipe from the center of the following ways: ◦ Playback may see a warning message asking if you may close all...
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... or more information about a multimedia question not covered in the following section. See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Specify a primary display and a secondary display.... mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that you want to delete. 5. To get information about disc types. ● Be sure that the drivers are once again listed. 7. Then, in Device Manager. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. A movie is inserted properly. ● Select...
... or more information about a multimedia question not covered in the following section. See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Specify a primary display and a secondary display.... mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that you want to delete. 5. To get information about disc types. ● Be sure that the drivers are once again listed. 7. Then, in Device Manager. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. A movie is inserted properly. ● Select...
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...of the display. Click your hard drive. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the.... Webcam Your computer includes an integrated webcam, located at the top of the picture area. 48 Chapter 4 Multimedia Click Check for software and driver downloads, type your computer. Open your Web browser, go to your computer model number in the product box, and then press enter. 3. The...
...of the display. Click your hard drive. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the.... Webcam Your computer includes an integrated webcam, located at the top of the picture area. 48 Chapter 4 Multimedia Click Check for software and driver downloads, type your computer. Open your Web browser, go to your computer model number in the product box, and then press enter. 3. The...
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... the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to remove the USB device. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of the taskbar. To add more information about device-specific...
... the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to remove the USB device. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of the taskbar. To add more information about device-specific...
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... complete. During the download and installation, follow these steps: a. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that has an .exe extension (for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Open Windows Explorer by following the on your hard drive. Double-click the file that are ready to install the update. You... computer is later than a BIOS update, follow these steps: 1. The system automatically shuts down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Follow the on the HP Web site that is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter.
... complete. During the download and installation, follow these steps: a. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that has an .exe extension (for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Open Windows Explorer by following the on your hard drive. Double-click the file that are ready to install the update. You... computer is later than a BIOS update, follow these steps: 1. The system automatically shuts down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Follow the on the HP Web site that is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter.
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.../support, and select your country or region. 2. Open your computer. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. To use the HP Web site: 1. Click your operating system. 5. Click Install now to install. 7. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your computer ...press enter. 3. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. 98 Chapter 13 Software updates Click the option for software and...
.../support, and select your country or region. 2. Open your computer. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. To use the HP Web site: 1. Click your operating system. 5. Click Install now to install. 7. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your computer ...press enter. 3. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. 98 Chapter 13 Software updates Click the option for software and...
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...to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to be sure that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have a recovery... your most current backup. Create these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating ...
...to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to be sure that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have a recovery... your most current backup. Create these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating ...