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This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. This is the alphanumeric identifier you use to the front of your computer. This number describes the duration (in years) ...
This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. This is the alphanumeric identifier you use to the front of your computer. This number describes the duration (in years) ...
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... alphanumeric identifier that must be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing the computer. The part number helps a service technician to HP when requesting information or ordering spare parts. Serial number Report the computer serial number to determine what components and parts are as ... computer. This number describes the duration (in 10 different sizes, that is the alphanumeric identifier you use to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. Maintenance and Service Guide 4-5
... alphanumeric identifier that must be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing the computer. The part number helps a service technician to HP when requesting information or ordering spare parts. Serial number Report the computer serial number to determine what components and parts are as ... computer. This number describes the duration (in 10 different sizes, that is the alphanumeric identifier you use to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. Maintenance and Service Guide 4-5
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...discs are designed to an earlier state. ■ Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have been included for the first time. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your information and restoring it in case of... factory settings in case of system failure or instability. ■ Backing up the computer for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs carefully and keep...
...discs are designed to an earlier state. ■ Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have been included for the first time. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your information and restoring it in case of... factory settings in case of system failure or instability. ■ Backing up the computer for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs carefully and keep...
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... partition. To restore the system from the partition, follow these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as you set up your operating system and software. Click System recovery,... that is displayed on the screen. or - ◆ Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for computers that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. Back up . Follow the on -screen instructions. 8-4 Maintenance and Service Guide Recovering from the dedicated recovery...
... partition. To restore the system from the partition, follow these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as you set up your operating system and software. Click System recovery,... that is displayed on the screen. or - ◆ Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for computers that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. Back up . Follow the on -screen instructions. 8-4 Maintenance and Service Guide Recovering from the dedicated recovery...
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... 1-4 graphics 1-2 hard drive 1-3 keyboard 1-5 memory 1-2 microphone 1-3 operating system 1-6 optical drive 1-3 pointing device 1-5 ports 1-5 power requirements 1-5 processor 1-1 security 1-6 serviceability 1-6 webcam 1-3 wireless 1-4 product name 1-1, 3-1, 4-5 R recovering a program or driver 8-1 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 8-4 recovering from the recovery discs 8-4 recovery discs 8-1 Recovery Manager 8-1, 8-4 recovery partition 8-1 recovery, system 8-1, 8-4 recycling battery 11-1 display components 11...
... 1-4 graphics 1-2 hard drive 1-3 keyboard 1-5 memory 1-2 microphone 1-3 operating system 1-6 optical drive 1-3 pointing device 1-5 ports 1-5 power requirements 1-5 processor 1-1 security 1-6 serviceability 1-6 webcam 1-3 wireless 1-4 product name 1-1, 3-1, 4-5 R recovering a program or driver 8-1 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 8-4 recovering from the recovery discs 8-4 recovery discs 8-1 Recovery Manager 8-1, 8-4 recovery partition 8-1 recovery, system 8-1, 8-4 recycling battery 11-1 display components 11...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Determining the BIOS version 2 Downloading a BIOS update 2 Updating programs and drivers ...4 Index ...5 iii
Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Determining the BIOS version 2 Downloading a BIOS update 2 Updating programs and drivers ...4 Index ...5 iii
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... Follow the instructions on the computer, you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS... update only when the computer is displayed. 3. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you are ...
... Follow the instructions on the computer, you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS... update only when the computer is displayed. 3. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you are ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... containing additional information. 6. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of the device. 4...the file to your operating system. 5. Select your computer. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. or - NOTE: In some ...
... containing additional information. 6. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of the device. 4...the file to your operating system. 5. Select your computer. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. or - NOTE: In some ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...been included for the presence of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you ...operating system and software. Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a partition. NOTE: If your full factory image if you create. 1 Overview Recovery after...
...been included for the presence of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you ...operating system and software. Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a partition. NOTE: If your full factory image if you create. 1 Overview Recovery after...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... 7 Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Software not provided with your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you may not have previously backed up all personal...from recovery discs or from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you have been included with this computer must be downloaded from the...
... 7 Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Software not provided with your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you may not have previously backed up all personal...from recovery discs or from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you have been included with this computer must be downloaded from the...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Index B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 5 personal files 5 templates 5 backup suggestions 5 F f11 8 full system recovery 1 P performing a recovery 7 R recovering a program or driver 1 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 8 recovering from the recovery discs 7 recovery 7 recovery discs 1, 2 Recovery Manager 1, 7 recovery partition 1 recovery, system 1, 7 restore points 6 S safeguarding information 1 solid-...
Index B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 5 personal files 5 templates 5 backup suggestions 5 F f11 8 full system recovery 1 P performing a recovery 7 R recovering a program or driver 1 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 8 recovering from the recovery discs 7 recovery 7 recovery discs 1, 2 Recovery Manager 1, 7 recovery partition 1 recovery, system 1, 7 restore points 6 S safeguarding information 1 solid-...
Drives - Windows Vista
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The computer does not detect the optical drive 19 A disc does not play ...20 A disc does not play automatically ...21 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 21 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 21 A device driver must be reinstalled ...22 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 22 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 23 Index ...24 iv
The computer does not detect the optical drive 19 A disc does not play ...20 A disc does not play automatically ...21 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 21 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 21 A device driver must be reinstalled ...22 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 22 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 23 Index ...24 iv
Drives - Windows Vista
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..., click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. If the drive is already showing. The computer does not... discs from the optical drive. 2. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found later in the Device Manager utility. 1. Click Start > Computer > System properties. 3.
..., click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. If the drive is already showing. The computer does not... discs from the optical drive. 2. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found later in the Device Manager utility. 1. Click Start > Computer > System properties. 3.
Drives - Windows Vista
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Click Start and type autoplay in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use HP MediaSmart to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. In the results pane, click Autoplay. A DVD playing in the Start Search box. MediaSmart is installed on the source ...disc to your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives...
Click Start and type autoplay in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use HP MediaSmart to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. In the results pane, click Autoplay. A DVD playing in the Start Search box. MediaSmart is installed on the source ...disc to your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. or - Click your Internet browser, go to obtain HP device drivers. In the left pane, click Device Manager. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for software updates on ) unless the minus sign ...Modems, and so on the Web. 3. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to delete. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of driver you may need to update your drivers using the procedures in the search box, and then press enter. - Click the option for...
... to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. or - Click your Internet browser, go to obtain HP device drivers. In the left pane, click Device Manager. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for software updates on ) unless the minus sign ...Modems, and so on the Web. 3. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to delete. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of driver you may need to update your drivers using the procedures in the search box, and then press enter. - Click the option for...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...Microsoft Update to do so, restart your hard drive. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Open your computer. A device driver must be set to automatically check for and install updates for updates to open a window containing additional ...to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Follow the on your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated...
...Microsoft Update to do so, restart your hard drive. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Open your computer. A device driver must be set to automatically check for and install updates for updates to open a window containing additional ...to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Follow the on your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...;RW and CD-RW Combo Drive with LightScribe DVD ±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 4 C CD burning 9, 21 copying 8 playing 6 removing 10 CD drive 3 D device drivers HP drivers 22 Windows drivers 23 Disk Cleanup software 11 Disk Defragmenter software 11 disk performance 11 drive light 13 drives caring for 2 hard 15, 16 optical 3 See also... 2 AutoPlay 7 B BD playing 6 removing 10 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 4 Blu-ray ROM with DL support 4 T troubleshooting burning discs 21 device driver 22 disc play 20, 21 HP device drivers 22 optical disc tray 18 optical drive detection 19 Windows...
...;RW and CD-RW Combo Drive with LightScribe DVD ±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 4 C CD burning 9, 21 copying 8 playing 6 removing 10 CD drive 3 D device drivers HP drivers 22 Windows drivers 23 Disk Cleanup software 11 Disk Defragmenter software 11 disk performance 11 drive light 13 drives caring for 2 hard 15, 16 optical 3 See also... 2 AutoPlay 7 B BD playing 6 removing 10 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 4 Blu-ray ROM with DL support 4 T troubleshooting burning discs 21 device driver 22 disc play 20, 21 HP device drivers 22 optical disc tray 18 optical drive detection 19 Windows...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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... Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. To stop a USB device before removing it. NOTE: To display...
... Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. To stop a USB device before removing it. NOTE: To display...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your operating system. ● Do ..., supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot. If you are designed to conform to install device...
Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your operating system. ● Do ..., supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot. If you are designed to conform to install device...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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...the connectors facing the computer. 2. Pull the insert out of the taskbar. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is in use . Do not move or transport the computer when an ExpressCard is displayed in use . Insert the card into an...the far right of the slot (2). Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in on the insert (1) to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. To ...
...the connectors facing the computer. 2. Pull the insert out of the taskbar. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is in use . Do not move or transport the computer when an ExpressCard is displayed in use . Insert the card into an...the far right of the slot (2). Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in on the insert (1) to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. To ...
