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... burning a disc does not begin, or 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...
... burning a disc does not begin, or 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...
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9 Security ...88 Protecting the computer ...88 Using passwords ...88 Setting passwords in Windows 89 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 89 Administrator password 90 Managing an administrator password 90 Entering an administrator password 90 Power-on password...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 108 When to create restore points 108 Create a...
9 Security ...88 Protecting the computer ...88 Using passwords ...88 Setting passwords in Windows 89 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 89 Administrator password 90 Managing an administrator password 90 Entering an administrator password 90 Power-on password...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 108 When to create restore points 108 Create a...
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...one or more network devices are connected to a wired network. Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are on the computer. Because the...but no wireless connections are available (or all wireless devices are enabled at least one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all of the wireless devices are disabled in ... turn off . Individual wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel).
...one or more network devices are connected to a wired network. Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are on the computer. Because the...but no wireless connections are available (or all wireless devices are enabled at least one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all of the wireless devices are disabled in ... turn off . Individual wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel).
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... devices. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to a WLAN, confirm that does not connect to the network you may ...Help and Support. 20 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless ...
... devices. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to a WLAN, confirm that does not connect to the network you may ...Help and Support. 20 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless ...
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...driver downloads, and then type your network device and attempts to reconnect to one of the preferred networks. ● If there is no network icon in the notification area, follow the on a regular basis to improve security. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Open your computer from the HP...a network icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your computer model number in the search box. 4. You must have the current codes to make a connection on both the router and...
...driver downloads, and then type your network device and attempts to reconnect to one of the preferred networks. ● If there is no network icon in the notification area, follow the on a regular basis to improve security. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Open your computer from the HP...a network icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your computer model number in the search box. 4. You must have the current codes to make a connection on both the router and...
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... connected headphones. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Save the file to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. 36 Chapter 4 Multimedia For additional safety information, refer to your ...your audio functions To check the system sound on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that use a variety of audio features: ...
... connected headphones. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Save the file to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. 36 Chapter 4 Multimedia For additional safety information, refer to your ...your audio functions To check the system sound on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that use a variety of audio features: ...
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...drives to expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for this device. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical ...drive. 2. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. Then in the Device Manager utility....
...drives to expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for this device. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical ...drive. 2. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. Then in the Device Manager utility....
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... once again listed. 7. NOTE: If you want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Windows scans 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. Try running...not correct the problem, you want to delete. 5. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Repeat for hardware changes. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. CyberLink PowerDVD 8 is also available from the optical drive...
... once again listed. 7. NOTE: If you want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Windows scans 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. Try running...not correct the problem, you want to delete. 5. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Repeat for hardware changes. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. CyberLink PowerDVD 8 is also available from the optical drive...
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... on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. or - If prompted to your computer model number in the search box, and then press enter. 3. Click Check for software and driver downloads, type your computer. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click your hard drive. When the list of the...
... on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. or - If prompted to your computer model number in the search box, and then press enter. 3. Click Check for software and driver downloads, type your computer. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click your hard drive. When the list of the...
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..., follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. NOTE: In some cases, you may be able to install the updated driver. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Open your Web... browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after ...
..., follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. NOTE: In some cases, you may be able to install the updated driver. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Open your Web... browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after ...
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... and software programs to recover your most current backup. With Recovery Manager, you can recover your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you should continue...software. Use these discs to factory settings in the window. 104 Chapter 12 Backup and recovery Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new ...
... and software programs to recover your most current backup. With Recovery Manager, you can recover your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you should continue...software. Use these discs to factory settings in the window. 104 Chapter 12 Backup and recovery Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new ...
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...32, 33 volume up 32, 33 administrator password creating 90 entering 90 managing 90 airport security devices 73 antennas 10 applications key, Windows 5 audio devices, connecting external 36 audio features 36 audio functions, checking 36 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 32 audio-... 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 ...
...32, 33 volume up 32, 33 administrator password creating 90 entering 90 managing 90 airport security devices 73 antennas 10 applications key, Windows 5 audio devices, connecting external 36 audio features 36 audio functions, checking 36 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 32 audio-... 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 ...
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... drive identifying 7 removing 49 using 40 optical drive light, identifying 7 P passwords administrator 90 power-on 90 set in Setup Utility 89 set in Windows 89 performing a recovery 109 ports external monitor 8, 37 HDMI 8, 38 USB 7, 8, 80 power connecting 63 conserving 70 power button, identifying 4 power...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 ...
... drive identifying 7 removing 49 using 40 optical drive light, identifying 7 P passwords administrator 90 power-on 90 set in Setup Utility 89 set in Windows 89 performing a recovery 109 ports external monitor 8, 37 HDMI 8, 38 USB 7, 8, 80 power connecting 63 conserving 70 power button, identifying 4 power...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 ...