HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...'s hardware components. Component 1 Product name 2 Serial number (s/n) 3 Part number/ product number (p/n) 4 Model description 5 Warranty period Description This is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. This is unique to determine what components and parts are needed.
...'s hardware components. Component 1 Product name 2 Serial number (s/n) 3 Part number/ product number (p/n) 4 Model description 5 Warranty period Description This is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. This is unique to determine what components and parts are needed.
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The part number helps a service technician to each screw size and location during removal and replacement. This is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. Removal and replacement procedures Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. This number provides specific information about ...
The part number helps a service technician to each screw size and location during removal and replacement. This is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. Removal and replacement procedures Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. This number provides specific information about ...
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... to recover your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ■ Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Create these discs to its original factory state if you create recovery discs to be connected to protect...may not have a recovery partition. Maintenance and Service Guide 8-1 As you add new software and data files, you experience system failure or instability. HP recommends that you create. ✎ Computers with a solid-state drive (SSD) may be required, whereas only a few DVDs or BDs are...
... to recover your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ■ Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Create these discs to its original factory state if you create recovery discs to be connected to protect...may not have a recovery partition. Maintenance and Service Guide 8-1 As you add new software and data files, you experience system failure or instability. HP recommends that you create. ✎ Computers with a solid-state drive (SSD) may be required, whereas only a few DVDs or BDs are...
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Index security 1-3 serviceability 1-4 TV tuner 1-3 webcam 1-2 wireless 1-2 product name 1-1, 3-1, 4-5 R recovery from the dedicated recovery partition 8-4 from the recovery discs 8-4 procedure 8-4 program or driver 8-1 recovery discs 8-4 recovery partition 8-4 recycling battery 11-1 display 11-1 remote controls, spare part number 3-14 removal/replacement preliminaries 4-1 procedures 4-5 restore points 8-3 restoring factory settings 5-2 right-...
Index security 1-3 serviceability 1-4 TV tuner 1-3 webcam 1-2 wireless 1-2 product name 1-1, 3-1, 4-5 R recovery from the dedicated recovery partition 8-4 from the recovery discs 8-4 procedure 8-4 program or driver 8-1 recovery discs 8-4 recovery partition 8-4 recycling battery 11-1 display 11-1 remote controls, spare part number 3-14 removal/replacement preliminaries 4-1 procedures 4-5 restore points 8-3 restoring factory settings 5-2 right-...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...have a recovery partition. Use 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 information and restoring it in the window. 1 To check for... and software. NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for computers that you create. System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to ...
...have a recovery partition. Use 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 information and restoring it in the window. 1 To check for... and software. NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for computers that you create. System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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Index B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 3 personal files 3 templates 3 F f11 7 full system recovery 1 P performing a recovery 6 R recovering a program or driver 1 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 7 recovering from the recovery discs 6 recovery 6 recovery discs 1, 2 Recovery Manager 1, 6 recovery partition 1 recovery, system 1, 6 restore points 5 S safeguarding information 1 solid-state drive (SSD) 1, 6, 7 supported discs 2 system failure or instability 1 system recovery 1, 6 system restore points 1, 5 U using system restore 5 8 Index
Index B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 3 personal files 3 templates 3 F f11 7 full system recovery 1 P performing a recovery 6 R recovering a program or driver 1 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 7 recovering from the recovery discs 6 recovery 6 recovery discs 1, 2 Recovery Manager 1, 6 recovery partition 1 recovery, system 1, 6 restore points 5 S safeguarding information 1 solid-state drive (SSD) 1, 6, 7 supported discs 2 system failure or instability 1 system recovery 1, 6 system restore points 1, 5 U using system restore 5 8 Index
Drives - Windows 7
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The computer does not detect the optical drive 25 A disc does not play ...26 A disc does not play automatically ...27 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 28 A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 29 A device driver must be reinstalled ...30 Obtaining Windows device drivers 30 Obtaining HP device drivers 30 Index ...31 iv
The computer does not detect the optical drive 25 A disc does not play ...26 A disc does not play automatically ...27 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 28 A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 29 A device driver must be reinstalled ...30 Obtaining Windows device drivers 30 Obtaining HP device drivers 30 Index ...31 iv
Drives - Windows 7
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...your system for this section. 4. 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 this device. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. If the drive is working ...properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for an optical drive listing. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Right-click the...
...your system for this section. 4. 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 this device. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. If the drive is working ...properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for an optical drive listing. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Right-click the...
Drives - Windows 7
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... the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your drive. See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 28 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
... the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your drive. See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 28 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
Drives - Windows 7
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...computer. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to obtain HP device drivers: 1. NOTE: If you are once again listed. 7. Obtaining HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. This feature can be reinstalled 1. Follow the on -screen..., and then continue with the restart. 6. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your drivers using Windows Update. Open your Internet browser, go to update your country or ...
...computer. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to obtain HP device drivers: 1. NOTE: If you are once again listed. 7. Obtaining HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. This feature can be reinstalled 1. Follow the on -screen..., and then continue with the restart. 6. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your drivers using Windows Update. Open your Internet browser, go to update your country or ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... region codes, DVD 9 S software Disk Cleanup 19 Disk Defragmenter 18 T troubleshooting burning discs 28 device driver 30 disc play 26, 27 HP device drivers 30 optical disc tray 24 optical drive detection 25 Windows drivers 30 Index 31 Index A airport security devices 1 AutoPlay 8 B BD drive 4 Blu-ray Disc (...13 Blu-ray drive 4 C CD burning 12, 28 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 2, 4 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 30 Windows drivers 30 Disk Cleanup software 19 Disk Defragmenter software 18 disk performance 18 drive light 15 drives caring for 1 hard 20, 21 optical 2 ...
... region codes, DVD 9 S software Disk Cleanup 19 Disk Defragmenter 18 T troubleshooting burning discs 28 device driver 30 disc play 26, 27 HP device drivers 30 optical disc tray 24 optical drive detection 25 Windows drivers 30 Index 31 Index A airport security devices 1 AutoPlay 8 B BD drive 4 Blu-ray Disc (...13 Blu-ray drive 4 C CD burning 12, 28 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 2, 4 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 30 Windows drivers 30 Disk Cleanup software 19 Disk Defragmenter software 18 disk performance 18 drive light 15 drives caring for 1 hard 20, 21 optical 2 ...
External Devices - Windows 7
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.... Click the name of the notification area). 2. Remove the device. 2 Chapter 1 Using a USB device NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the device. 3. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to the USB port...
.... Click the name of the notification area). 2. Remove the device. 2 Chapter 1 Using a USB device NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the device. 3. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to the USB port...
External Media Cards - Windows 7
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...the computer when an ExpressCard is inserted into an ExpressCard slot. If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or ...enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer. Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are...
...the computer when an ExpressCard is inserted into an ExpressCard slot. If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or ...enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer. Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are...
External Media Cards - Windows 7
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... displayed. To remove an ExpressCard: 1. Hold the card label-side up, with the ExpressCard. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is not in use the following procedure to unlock it is displayed in the operating system Copying window.
... displayed. To remove an ExpressCard: 1. Hold the card label-side up, with the ExpressCard. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is not in use the following procedure to unlock it is displayed in the operating system Copying window.
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). Have this computer. This certificate is the alphanumeric identifier you use . If your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). 3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need this information when traveling ...internationally. This is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer. ● Service ...
... ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). Have this computer. This certificate is the alphanumeric identifier you use . If your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). 3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need this information when traveling ...internationally. This is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer. ● Service ...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. fn+f12 To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second...
... date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. fn+f12 To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second...
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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...displaying BIOS information: 1. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Identify the BIOS update that is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for Startup Menu" message is running... be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you want to reliable external power using the AC adapter. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. b. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the computer, ...
...displaying BIOS information: 1. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Identify the BIOS update that is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for Startup Menu" message is running... be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you want to reliable external power using the AC adapter. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. b. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the computer, ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If you may be able to step 6. 3. Proceed to download the driver and install it later. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted to do... this, click Download only to save the file to install. 7. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Updating programs...
... box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If you may be able to step 6. 3. Proceed to download the driver and install it later. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted to do... this, click Download only to save the file to install. 7. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Updating programs...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... wired network. Indicates that one or more network devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no network devices are ...an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are...
... wired network. Indicates that one or more network devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no network devices are ...an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are...