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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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...you can use the wireless action key (f12) to a wireless network. 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 connected to a wireless network. Individual ...wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). Using the wireless controls You can be controlled through HP Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter...
...you can use the wireless action key (f12) to a wireless network. 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 connected to a wireless network. Individual ...wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). Using the wireless controls You can be controlled through HP Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter...
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... computer package, you may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. You may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Identify the WLAN device from other devices. Use the procedures in Help and Support. 20 Chapter 2...and modem The listing for your computer. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you want to expand the list and show all wireless devices. Click the arrow next to Network...
... computer package, you may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. You may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Identify the WLAN device from other devices. Use the procedures in Help and Support. 20 Chapter 2...and modem The listing for your computer. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you want to expand the list and show all wireless devices. Click the arrow next to Network...
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... icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in an office or at http://www.hp.com. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must change the SSID or network keys used in their routers or access points on -screen instructions. Get... the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at a public Internet...
... icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in an office or at http://www.hp.com. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must change the SSID or network keys used in their routers or access points on -screen instructions. Get... the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at a public Internet...
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... using your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. 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 ... using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. 36 Chapter 4 Multimedia Click ...
... using your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. 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 ... using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. 36 Chapter 4 Multimedia Click ...
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... Device Manager. 3. 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. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to help you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected..., verify that the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. Right-click the optical device listing to show all of the installed drives. 4. In...
... Device Manager. 3. 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. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to help you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected..., verify that the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. Right-click the optical device listing to show all of the installed drives. 4. In...
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Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to update your program again. Reopen Device..., save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. 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. CyberLink PowerDVD ...
Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to update your program again. Reopen Device..., save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. 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. CyberLink PowerDVD ...
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... specific product from the models listed. 4. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. NOTE: If you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click Download only to save the file to install the...
... specific product from the models listed. 4. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. NOTE: If you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click Download only to save the file to install the...
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... enter. 3. NOTE: In some cases, you may be able to install. 7. If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your operating system. 5. Updating programs and drivers 103 Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. When the list of the device. Updating programs and... drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your Web browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after the installation is...
... enter. 3. NOTE: In some cases, you may be able to install. 7. If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your operating system. 5. Updating programs and drivers 103 Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. When the list of the device. Updating programs and... drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your Web browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after the installation is...
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...● Backing up your computer by restoring the computer to factory settings in the window. 104 Chapter 12 Backup and recovery As you add new software and data files...the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to protect your important system files. ...operating system feature). Recovery discs have been included for safeguarding your most current backup. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. This feature helps you experience system failure...
...● Backing up your computer by restoring the computer to factory settings in the window. 104 Chapter 12 Backup and recovery As you add new software and data files...the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to protect your important system files. ...operating system feature). Recovery discs have been included for safeguarding your most current backup. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. This feature helps you experience system failure...
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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 ...