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... it stops before completion 57 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 58 A device driver must be reinstalled 58 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 59 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 59 5 Power management ...60 Setting power options ...60 Using power-saving states 60 Initiating and exiting Sleep 60...
... it stops before completion 57 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 58 A device driver must be reinstalled 58 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 59 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 59 5 Power management ...60 Setting power options ...60 Using power-saving states 60 Initiating and exiting Sleep 60...
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... menu 99 Diagnostics menu ...99 11 Software updates ...100 Updating the BIOS ...101 Determining the BIOS version 101 Downloading a BIOS update 102 Updating programs and drivers ...103 12 Backup and recovery ...104 Creating recovery discs ...105 Backing up your information ...106 Using Windows Backup and Restore 107 Using system restore points...
... menu 99 Diagnostics menu ...99 11 Software updates ...100 Updating the BIOS ...101 Determining the BIOS version 101 Downloading a BIOS update 102 Updating programs and drivers ...103 12 Backup and recovery ...104 Creating recovery discs ...105 Backing up your information ...106 Using Windows Backup and Restore 107 Using system restore points...
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...Individual wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are connected to a wireless network. Wired network...disabled in your wireless devices, not the status of the wireless devices are off . Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on . Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all wireless network devices are off . ...
...Individual wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are connected to a wireless network. Wired network...disabled in your wireless devices, not the status of the wireless devices are off . Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on . Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all wireless network devices are off . ...
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... networking capability to your computer. If wireless networking is properly installed on the side of your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. For more information. 1. Use the procedures in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer ...the User Account Control feature to a WLAN, confirm that does not connect to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for all adapters. 4. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you want to expand the list and show all wireless devices. The listing for ...
... networking capability to your computer. If wireless networking is properly installed on the side of your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. For more information. 1. Use the procedures in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer ...the User Account Control feature to a WLAN, confirm that does not connect to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for all adapters. 4. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you want to expand the list and show all wireless devices. The listing for ...
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... 21 Click Troubleshoot problems and select the network you are unavailable If you wish to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Select your computer model number in the notification area after you enter into...codes to improve security. Some networks change the corresponding code in an office or at http://www.hp.com. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. The driver must change the SSID or network keys used in their routers or access points on a regular ...
... 21 Click Troubleshoot problems and select the network you are unavailable If you wish to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Select your computer model number in the notification area after you enter into...codes to improve security. Some networks change the corresponding code in an office or at http://www.hp.com. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. The driver must change the SSID or network keys used in their routers or access points on a regular ...
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... like a translator between the device and the programs that use a variety of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. To... of audio features: ● Play music using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Click Sound. 4. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device.
... like a translator between the device and the programs that use a variety of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. To... of audio features: ● Play music using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Click Sound. 4. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device.
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NOTE: A screw driver may be necessary to loosen the bracket holding the optical drive after the security screw is removed. 9. Remove the optical drive from the optical drive. Remove the security screw from the optical drive bay. 50 Chapter 4 Multimedia 8.
NOTE: A screw driver may be necessary to loosen the bracket holding the optical drive after the security screw is removed. 9. Remove the optical drive from the optical drive. Remove the security screw from the optical drive bay. 50 Chapter 4 Multimedia 8.
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...to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Windows scans your system for this device. Then in the Device Manager... utility. 1. Troubleshooting 55 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. Right-click the optical device listing to show all of the installed drives. 4. Click Start > ...
...to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Windows scans your system for this device. Then in the Device Manager... utility. 1. Troubleshooting 55 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. Right-click the optical device listing to show all of the installed drives. 4. Click Start > ...
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... more times to make the external display primary: a. See the section "Selecting the right disc", for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this setting is not visible on an external display 1. A movie is not already selected. 4. Right-click...
... more times to make the external display primary: a. See the section "Selecting the right disc", for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this setting is not visible on an external display 1. A movie is not already selected. 4. Right-click...
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.... In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the computer, and is installed on ).... 4. Windows scans your program again. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem,...
.... In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the computer, and is installed on ).... 4. Windows scans your program again. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem,...
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...screen instructions. Click your country or region. 2. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Click Check for updates. 2. Troubleshooting 59 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Open your Web browser, go to install. 7. When the list of the device. Click Install now to do so, restart your computer. ...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 http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. ...
...screen instructions. Click your country or region. 2. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Click Check for updates. 2. Troubleshooting 59 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Open your Web browser, go to install. 7. When the list of the device. Click Install now to do so, restart your computer. ...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 http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. ...
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...-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. Connect the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. A USB drive can be sure that...
...-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. Connect the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. A USB drive can be sure that...
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...number in the Search box, and then press enter. 3. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. NOTE: In ...some cases, you may be able to download the driver and install it later. When prompted, click Save and ...
...number in the Search box, and then press enter. 3. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. NOTE: In ...some cases, you may be able to download the driver and install it later. When prompted, click Save and ...
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... and then click Disk Management. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you can recover your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to protect... undesirable changes to help you experience system failure or instability. Recovery discs have been included for computers that 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...
... and then click Disk Management. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you can recover your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to protect... undesirable changes to help you experience system failure or instability. Recovery discs have been included for computers that 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...
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... connector, power 7 conservation, power 70 copyright warning 46 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 67 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 35 D device drivers HP drivers 59 Windows drivers 59 Diagnostics menu 99 digital card defined 82 inserting 82 removing 83 stopping 83 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8 Digital Media Slot, identifying 8 Disk...
... connector, power 7 conservation, power 70 copyright warning 46 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 67 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 35 D device drivers HP drivers 59 Windows drivers 59 Diagnostics menu 99 digital card defined 82 inserting 82 removing 83 stopping 83 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8 Digital Media Slot, identifying 8 Disk...
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...name and number, computer 12 programs, updating 103 projector, connecting 37 public WLAN connection 18 R readable media 60 recovering a program or driver 104 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 109 recovering from the recovery discs 109 recovery discs 104, 105 Recovery Manager 104, 109 recovery...certification labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 57 disc play 56 DVD movie play 57 external display 57 HP device drivers 59 optical disc tray 54 optical drive detection 55 Windows device drivers 59 turning off the computer 71 U unresponsive system 71 USB cable, connecting 80 USB devices...
...name and number, computer 12 programs, updating 103 projector, connecting 37 public WLAN connection 18 R readable media 60 recovering a program or driver 104 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 109 recovering from the recovery discs 109 recovery discs 104, 105 Recovery Manager 104, 109 recovery...certification labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 57 disc play 56 DVD movie play 57 external display 57 HP device drivers 59 optical disc tray 54 optical drive detection 55 Windows device drivers 59 turning off the computer 71 U unresponsive system 71 USB cable, connecting 80 USB devices...