Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... HP Web site are explained in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Most software and BIOS updates on the system ROM. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer model, product category, and series or family. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices...
... HP Web site are explained in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Most software and BIOS updates on the system ROM. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer model, product category, and series or family. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your operating system. 5. Open your country or region. 2. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in...
... is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your operating system. 5. Open your country or region. 2. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN...
... WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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.... Access the updates on the system ROM. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Most software and BIOS updates on the computer. Prepare for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Identify your computer is stored on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. If your computer model, product category, and series or family. Install...
.... Access the updates on the system ROM. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Most software and BIOS updates on the computer. Prepare for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Identify your computer is stored on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. If your computer model, product category, and series or family. Install...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... able to download the driver and install it later. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. Proceed to install. 7. Select your hard drive. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to do this, click Download only to save the file to install the updated driver. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and...
... able to download the driver and install it later. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. Proceed to install. 7. Select your hard drive. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to do this, click Download only to save the file to install the updated driver. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. The listing for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. For more information. 1. Select Start...
... term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. The listing for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. For more information. 1. Select Start...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... the display. ● Click Start, and then click the Power button. ● Click Start, click the arrow next to memory, letting you can initiate Sleep in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. You can be changed using Power Options in Hibernation. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is saved to a disc or an external media card. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality...
... the display. ● Click Start, and then click the Power button. ● Click Start, click the arrow next to memory, letting you can initiate Sleep in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. You can be changed using Power Options in Hibernation. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is saved to a disc or an external media card. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to the Lock button. 3. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. 24 Chapter 4 Shutting down the computer If the computer is shut down. Click Shut Down. The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating...
... connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to the Lock button. 3. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. 24 Chapter 4 Shutting down the computer If the computer is shut down. Click Shut Down. The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... a storage location on -screen instructions to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Click Install now to do so, restart your Internet browser and go to get the latest updates for updates to your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install Microsoft Update. Click your hard drive. Follow the on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Change settings and...
... a storage location on -screen instructions to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Click Install now to do so, restart your Internet browser and go to get the latest updates for updates to your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install Microsoft Update. Click your hard drive. Follow the on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Change settings and...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...-ray Disc ROM with DL support 3 T troubleshooting burning discs 27 device driver 28 disc play 25, 26 HP device drivers 28 optical disc tray 23 optical drive detection 24 Windows drivers 29 30 Index optical drive DVD burning 10, 27 changing region setting 8 copying 9 playing 6 removing 11 DVD drive 2 DVD region settings 8 H hard disk drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 13 installing 17 removing 16 replacing 16 hard drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 13 installing 17 removing 16 replacing 16 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 13 L light, drive 14 M maintenance Disk Cleanup...
...-ray Disc ROM with DL support 3 T troubleshooting burning discs 27 device driver 28 disc play 25, 26 HP device drivers 28 optical disc tray 23 optical drive detection 24 Windows drivers 29 30 Index optical drive DVD burning 10, 27 changing region setting 8 copying 9 playing 6 removing 11 DVD drive 2 DVD region settings 8 H hard disk drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 13 installing 17 removing 16 replacing 16 hard drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 13 installing 17 removing 16 replacing 16 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 13 L light, drive 14 M maintenance Disk Cleanup...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... support. If your notebook. You may need this information when traveling internationally. 3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. The service tag label is affixed to update or troubleshoot the operating system. An optional device may need the Product Key to the bottom of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. The part number helps a service...
... support. If your notebook. You may need this information when traveling internationally. 3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. The service tag label is affixed to update or troubleshoot the operating system. An optional device may need the Product Key to the bottom of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. The part number helps a service...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... type of graphics card is installed on your computer ▲ Check the label on the computer display or any compatible digital or audio component. To connect a video or audio device to Display adapters. 12 Chapter 4 Video Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Connecting an HDMI device The computer includes an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. or - 1. The computer can support one end of the cable to the video device, according to the HDMI port...
... type of graphics card is installed on your computer ▲ Check the label on the computer display or any compatible digital or audio component. To connect a video or audio device to Display adapters. 12 Chapter 4 Video Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Connecting an HDMI device The computer includes an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. or - 1. The computer can support one end of the cable to the video device, according to the HDMI port...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... To use the HP Update Utility: 1. To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for HP software updates. Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. A device driver must be set to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Next to your Internet browser and go to install. 7. Click your hard drive. or - Click Download only to save the file to immediately check for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the search box, press enter...
... To use the HP Update Utility: 1. To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for HP software updates. Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. A device driver must be set to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Next to your Internet browser and go to install. 7. Click your hard drive. or - Click Download only to save the file to immediately check for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the search box, press enter...
Drives - Windows 7
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... hard drive at any time. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may set it works without supervision. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. You may take more efficiently. After you do not need access to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start...
... hard drive at any time. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may set it works without supervision. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. You may take more efficiently. After you do not need access to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start...
Drives - Windows 7
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... using Windows Update. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Click your hard drive. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 26 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting If prompted to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 2. If you have not previously set to do so, restart your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. When the list...
... using Windows Update. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Click your hard drive. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 26 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting If prompted to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 2. If you have not previously set to do so, restart your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. When the list...
Drives - Windows 7
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... drive E external drive 11 H hard disk drive external 11 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 13 installing 17 removing 16 replacing 16 hard drive external 11 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 13 installing 17 removing 16 replacing 16 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 13 L light, drive 14 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 O optical disc removing optical drive 10 2, 11 R region codes, DVD 7 S SmartBay inserting a drive 20 replacing a drive 20 software Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 T troubleshooting burning discs 25 device driver 25 disc play 24 HP device...
... drive E external drive 11 H hard disk drive external 11 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 13 installing 17 removing 16 replacing 16 hard drive external 11 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 13 installing 17 removing 16 replacing 16 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 13 L light, drive 14 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 O optical disc removing optical drive 10 2, 11 R region codes, DVD 7 S SmartBay inserting a drive 20 replacing a drive 20 software Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 T troubleshooting burning discs 25 device driver 25 disc play 24 HP device...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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Setting TouchPad preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to the computer using the ports on the computer. Connecting an external mouse You can also be connected to the system using one of the USB ports on an optional docking device or expansion product. 2 Chapter 1 Using the TouchPad To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. A USB mouse can connect an external USB mouse to customize settings for pointing devices, such...
Setting TouchPad preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to the computer using the ports on the computer. Connecting an external mouse You can also be connected to the system using one of the USB ports on an optional docking device or expansion product. 2 Chapter 1 Using the TouchPad To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. A USB mouse can connect an external USB mouse to customize settings for pointing devices, such...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... num lock on an external keypad is turned off, the num lock light on the computer is connected to the computer or to an optional docking device or expansion product. Using the embedded numeric keypad The 15 keys of the embedded numeric keypad can temporarily alternate the functions of keys on the embedded numeric keypad between their standard keyboard functions and their standard keyboard functions. Enabling and disabling...
... num lock on an external keypad is turned off, the num lock light on the computer is connected to the computer or to an optional docking device or expansion product. Using the embedded numeric keypad The 15 keys of the embedded numeric keypad can temporarily alternate the functions of keys on the embedded numeric keypad between their standard keyboard functions and their standard keyboard functions. Enabling and disabling...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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...://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to enter settings before you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - To use Windows Update: 1. When the list of the device. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. NOTE: If you have not previously set to install. 7. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click...
...://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to enter settings before you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - To use Windows Update: 1. When the list of the device. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. NOTE: If you have not previously set to install. 7. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... the power button, the recommended procedure is to use the Windows Shut down command. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Click Start. 3. The Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components...
... the power button, the recommended procedure is to use the Windows Shut down command. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Click Start. 3. The Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components...