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13 Software Update and Recovery Software updates ...141 HP Software Update ...141 Software updates and the HP Web site 142 Accessing computer information 142 Downloading a BIOS update 143 Installing a BIOS update 144 Downloading and installing other software 145 ...discs 147 Repairing the operating system 148 Reinstalling the operating system 149 Back up your system 149 Reinstall the operating system 150 Reinstalling device drivers and other software 151 Update reinstalled software 151 14 Routine Care Hardware maintenance ...153 Battery pack ...154 Disposing of a used battery pack...
13 Software Update and Recovery Software updates ...141 HP Software Update ...141 Software updates and the HP Web site 142 Accessing computer information 142 Downloading a BIOS update 143 Installing a BIOS update 144 Downloading and installing other software 145 ...discs 147 Repairing the operating system 148 Reinstalling the operating system 149 Back up your system 149 Reinstall the operating system 150 Reinstalling device drivers and other software 151 Update reinstalled software 151 14 Routine Care Hardware maintenance ...153 Battery pack ...154 Disposing of a used battery pack...
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...(fn+f2) Press fn+f2 to quickly access your default Web browser. Open a Web browser (fn+f3) Press fn+f3 to HP support specialists. ENWW Keyboard 21 Until you can also access the Help and Support Center by selecting Start > Help and Support. In ...about using your computer. ● Tutorials to help you learn to use computer and Windows features. ● Updates for your Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your computer. ● Checkups for computer functionality. ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery ...
...(fn+f2) Press fn+f2 to quickly access your default Web browser. Open a Web browser (fn+f3) Press fn+f3 to HP support specialists. ENWW Keyboard 21 Until you can also access the Help and Support Center by selecting Start > Help and Support. In ...about using your computer. ● Tutorials to help you learn to use computer and Windows features. ● Updates for your Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your computer. ● Checkups for computer functionality. ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery ...
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... a credit card-sized accessory designed to conform to install device drivers: Install only the device drivers for the device. Configuring a PC Card CAUTION To prevent loss of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). If you are not supported. Do not install other PC Cards, install only the software required for your operating...
... a credit card-sized accessory designed to conform to install device drivers: Install only the device drivers for the device. Configuring a PC Card CAUTION To prevent loss of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). If you are not supported. Do not install other PC Cards, install only the software required for your operating...
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...ExpressCards 99 NOTE An ExpressCard can use one of 2 interfaces and are designed to conform to install device drivers: Install only the device drivers for the device. Configuring an ExpressCard CAUTION To prevent loss of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association ...(PCMCIA). The ExpressCard procedures described in 2 sizes. ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a next-generation, high-performance PC Card, which must ...
...ExpressCards 99 NOTE An ExpressCard can use one of 2 interfaces and are designed to conform to install device drivers: Install only the device drivers for the device. Configuring an ExpressCard CAUTION To prevent loss of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association ...(PCMCIA). The ExpressCard procedures described in 2 sizes. ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a next-generation, high-performance PC Card, which must ...
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... that can be used to connect a high-speed multimedia or data storage device to connect a 1394 device. To connect a 1394 device to load device-specific drivers and other software before removing it. To stop the 1394 device before using some 1394 devices. NOTE To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click...
... that can be used to connect a high-speed multimedia or data storage device to connect a 1394 device. To connect a 1394 device to load device-specific drivers and other software before removing it. To stop the 1394 device before using some 1394 devices. NOTE To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click...
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... search the Web for the 802.11 wireless device is listed, either the computer does not have an integrated 802.11 wireless device, or the driver for a list of the integrated 802.11 wireless device installed in the computer. c. Contact your home, and public places such as computers, phones, printers, headsets...
... search the Web for the 802.11 wireless device is listed, either the computer does not have an integrated 802.11 wireless device, or the driver for a list of the integrated 802.11 wireless device installed in the computer. c. Contact your home, and public places such as computers, phones, printers, headsets...
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Do not shut down the computer or initiate standby or hibernation. Visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com and click the software and drivers download link. 2. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to download. 3. NOTE Make a note of ...
Do not shut down the computer or initiate standby or hibernation. Visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com and click the software and drivers download link. 2. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to download. 3. NOTE Make a note of ...
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... to the location on the screen. Complete the installation by selecting Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 5. Visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com and click the software and drivers download link. 2. You will be downloaded. When the download is typically Local Disk C.) b. In the left pane of the path...
... to the location on the screen. Complete the installation by selecting Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 5. Visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com and click the software and drivers download link. 2. You will be downloaded. When the download is typically Local Disk C.) b. In the left pane of the path...
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... additional restore points to an earlier state, called a restore point. Using System Restore System Restore is performing optimally. A restore point is a "snapshot" of your software, drivers, and operating system files at regular intervals and may create additional restore points when you change your restoration, you saved after that allows you do...
... additional restore points to an earlier state, called a restore point. Using System Restore System Restore is performing optimally. A restore point is a "snapshot" of your software, drivers, and operating system files at regular intervals and may create additional restore points when you change your restoration, you saved after that allows you do...
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... folder. Display the element on the screen. To paste the copied images into a Word document: a. After you complete the reinstallation: ● You must reinstall all drivers required for computer functionality. ● To fully restore your system, you will also need to take a screen shot of your additional software. ● Update all...
... folder. Display the element on the screen. To paste the copied images into a Word document: a. After you complete the reinstallation: ● You must reinstall all drivers required for computer functionality. ● To fully restore your system, you will also need to take a screen shot of your additional software. ● Update all...
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...process is connected to the computer. Update reinstalled software It is not enabled: a. ENWW System recovery 151 To reinstall drivers, use the Recoverydisc included with the software. Follow the installation instructions provided with the software. Depending on your former ...into the optical drive. 2. To access update links for installing the drivers. Reinstalling device drivers and other software provided on the computer, visit the HP website at http://www.hp.com and click the software and drivers download link. b. Then type D:\SWSETUP\APPINSTL\SETUP.EXE where D...
...process is connected to the computer. Update reinstalled software It is not enabled: a. ENWW System recovery 151 To reinstall drivers, use the Recoverydisc included with the software. Follow the installation instructions provided with the software. Depending on your former ...into the optical drive. 2. To access update links for installing the drivers. Reinstalling device drivers and other software provided on the computer, visit the HP website at http://www.hp.com and click the software and drivers download link. b. Then type D:\SWSETUP\APPINSTL\SETUP.EXE where D...
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... against the ongoing threat of new viruses. ● Install and update software that allows you to receive instant e-mail notification about product updates, software drivers, and creative ideas to help you get more out of the computer. ● Create a backup strategy. Subscriber's Choice is a free service that...computer hardware and software running like new, perform these benchmarks allow you to a point before the computer encountered a problem. ● Create a PC tune-up schedule. A virus or an electrical outage could damage or destroy your files. ● Create a restore point.
... against the ongoing threat of new viruses. ● Install and update software that allows you to receive instant e-mail notification about product updates, software drivers, and creative ideas to help you get more out of the computer. ● Create a backup strategy. Subscriber's Choice is a free service that...computer hardware and software running like new, perform these benchmarks allow you to a point before the computer encountered a problem. ● Create a PC tune-up schedule. A virus or an electrical outage could damage or destroy your files. ● Create a restore point.
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..., refer to room temperature. When you cannot restart the computer using an optional wireless mouse, make sure that no magnetized items (for example, a magnetized screw driver) are laying on , but is not obstructed. The software is blank. For more external display devices, and simultaneous displays on all devices. ● Press the...
..., refer to room temperature. When you cannot restart the computer using an optional wireless mouse, make sure that no magnetized items (for example, a magnetized screw driver) are laying on , but is not obstructed. The software is blank. For more external display devices, and simultaneous displays on all devices. ● Press the...
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... all vents free from external power and remove the battery pack. Then be available on the Web site of the device manufacturer. ● The correct drivers are unable to block airflow. Some devices, such as expected: ● Turn on a hard, flat surface. If the computer is turned on, but is not... are using ctrl+alt+del, press and hold the power button for the computer to feel warm to the Web site of the device manufacturer. Drivers may be overheating because a vent is in Windows, press ctrl+alt+delete.
... all vents free from external power and remove the battery pack. Then be available on the Web site of the device manufacturer. ● The correct drivers are unable to block airflow. Some devices, such as expected: ● Turn on a hard, flat surface. If the computer is turned on, but is not... are using ctrl+alt+del, press and hold the power button for the computer to feel warm to the Web site of the device manufacturer. Drivers may be overheating because a vent is in Windows, press ctrl+alt+delete.
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... 92 cord, power, identifying 13 ENWW Index 167 Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 cable 105 1394 devices connecting 105 description 105 software and drivers 105 stopping 105 1394 port 10, 105 802.11 device description 113 identifying 113 A AC adapter connecting 32 identifying 13 administrator password... (microphone) jack 9, 68, 69 audio-out (headphone) jack 8, 68, 69 B battery inserting into remote (ExpressCard version) 81 inserting into remote (PC Card version) 74 battery bay 11, 14 battery charge information 44 battery light 43, 45 battery light, identifying 6, 30 battery pack battery power vs.
... 92 cord, power, identifying 13 ENWW Index 167 Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 cable 105 1394 devices connecting 105 description 105 software and drivers 105 stopping 105 1394 port 10, 105 802.11 device description 113 identifying 113 A AC adapter connecting 32 identifying 13 administrator password... (microphone) jack 9, 68, 69 audio-out (headphone) jack 8, 68, 69 B battery inserting into remote (ExpressCard version) 81 inserting into remote (PC Card version) 74 battery bay 11, 14 battery charge information 44 battery light 43, 45 battery light, identifying 6, 30 battery pack battery power vs.
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... Disk Defragmenter software 156 display image, switching 20, 22 maintenance 155 screen brightness hotkeys 20, 23 display release latch 7 drive media 35 drivers ExpressCards 99 PC Cards 96 drives caring for 51 IDE drive light 52 maintenance 156 optical 9 DVD button 4, 66 DVD region settings 92 E edge motion... 20, 21 opening Print Options window 20, 21 opening Web browser 20, 21 quick reference 20 switching screen image 20, 22 using 20 HP Software Update 141 hubs 103 humidity specifications 15 G grounding methods 166 H hard drive displaying amount of free space 111 installing 54 maintenance 156...
... Disk Defragmenter software 156 display image, switching 20, 22 maintenance 155 screen brightness hotkeys 20, 23 display release latch 7 drive media 35 drivers ExpressCards 99 PC Cards 96 drives caring for 51 IDE drive light 52 maintenance 156 optical 9 DVD button 4, 66 DVD region settings 92 E edge motion... 20, 21 opening Print Options window 20, 21 opening Web browser 20, 21 quick reference 20 switching screen image 20, 22 using 20 HP Software Update 141 hubs 103 humidity specifications 15 G grounding methods 166 H hard drive displaying amount of free space 111 installing 54 maintenance 156...
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...software 24 QuickLock hotkey 20, 23 QuickLock password 129 QuickPlay using with remote control (ExpressCard version) 85 using with remote control (PC Card version) 78 QuickPlay buttons 66 R rated input power specifications 15 readable media 35 recovery, system 146 regulatory information modem ... update 143 Bluetooth for Windows 118 critical updates 132 device driver reinstallation 151 Disk Cleanup 156 Disk Defragmenter 156 downloading/installing other software 145 ExpressCards 99 firewall 132 HP Software Update 141 HP Web site 142 modem 121 multimedia 89 operating system reinstallation 149...
...software 24 QuickLock hotkey 20, 23 QuickLock password 129 QuickPlay using with remote control (ExpressCard version) 85 using with remote control (PC Card version) 78 QuickPlay buttons 66 R rated input power specifications 15 readable media 35 recovery, system 146 regulatory information modem ... update 143 Bluetooth for Windows 118 critical updates 132 device driver reinstallation 151 Disk Cleanup 156 Disk Defragmenter 156 downloading/installing other software 145 ExpressCards 99 firewall 132 HP Software Update 141 HP Web site 142 modem 121 multimedia 89 operating system reinstallation 149...