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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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...software on . Indicates that all wireless network devices are disabled by the wireless action key (f12) or HP Wireless Assistant). Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected (or all wireless devices ... is amber, all network devices are off the wireless devices simultaneously. Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are on the computer. All of the...
...software on . Indicates that all wireless network devices are disabled by the wireless action key (f12) or HP Wireless Assistant). Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected (or all wireless devices ... is amber, all network devices are off the wireless devices simultaneously. Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are on the computer. All of the...
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...changed. ● Wireless device is not properly installed. Before working your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to Help and... software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in the feature list on your computer. For more information. 1....
...changed. ● Wireless device is not properly installed. Before working your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to Help and... software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in the feature list on your computer. For more information. 1....
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... and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are prompted for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. You must have the current codes to repair. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is ...-screen instructions. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Cannot connect...
... and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are prompted for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. You must have the current codes to repair. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is ...-screen instructions. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Cannot connect...
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... Safety and Environmental Notices. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. 36 Chapter 4 Multimedia NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the correct ... and Sound. 3. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Save the file to your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers ● Record sound using the internal...
... Safety and Environmental Notices. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. 36 Chapter 4 Multimedia NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the correct ... and Sound. 3. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Save the file to your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers ● Record sound using the internal...
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Remove the security screw from the optical drive bay. 50 Chapter 4 Multimedia Remove the optical drive from the optical drive. NOTE: A screw driver may be necessary to loosen the bracket holding the optical drive after the security screw is removed. 9. 8.
Remove the security screw from the optical drive bay. 50 Chapter 4 Multimedia Remove the optical drive from the optical drive. NOTE: A screw driver may be necessary to loosen the bracket holding the optical drive after the security screw is removed. 9. 8.
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... drive. 2. Right-click the optical device listing to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. 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. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. If... ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for this device. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. In the Device Manager window,...
... drive. 2. Right-click the optical device listing to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. 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. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. If... ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for this device. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. In the Device Manager window,...
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... device. b. Troubleshooting 57 Select Advanced Settings > Monitor tab. 3. 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 inserted properly. ● Select a slower write speed and try again. ● If you...
... device. b. Troubleshooting 57 Select Advanced Settings > Monitor tab. 3. 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 inserted properly. ● Select a slower write speed and try again. ● If you...
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... the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Repeat for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for example, ...DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the computer, and is installed on ). 4. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. When prompted, confirm that ...
... the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Repeat for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for example, ...DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the computer, and is installed on ). 4. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. When prompted, confirm that ...
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...restart 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 http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the search box, and ...then press enter. 3. or - To use Windows Update: 1. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click your hard drive. Click Check for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. This feature can be prompted to enter settings before you will be set ...
...restart 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 http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the search box, and ...then press enter. 3. or - To use Windows Update: 1. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click your hard drive. Click Check for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. This feature can be prompted to enter settings before you will be set ...
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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. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded...
...-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. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded...
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...select a storage location on your country or region. 2. 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 Install now to download the driver and install it later. After the file is complete, and then verify ...the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Open...
...select a storage location on your country or region. 2. 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 Install now to download the driver and install it later. After the file is complete, and then verify ...the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Open...
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...only) on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to recover your information and restoring it in case of a system failure: ... with the following tasks for safeguarding your operating system and software. Recovery discs are designed to protect your most current backup. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Recovery discs have been included for the presence of system failure or instability....
...only) on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to recover your information and restoring it in case of a system failure: ... with the following tasks for safeguarding your operating system and software. Recovery discs are designed to protect your most current backup. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Recovery discs have been included for the presence of system failure or instability....
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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...