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.... All intellectual property rights in this EULA, and if applicable, the Certificate of such license. Recovery Solution. After upgrading, you may collect and use the original Software Product that HP and its suppliers and are owned by the terms and conditions of Authenticity. Third Party. You agree...disk, CD or DVD) or an equivalent solution delivered in this EULA or if you must first be governed by HP unless HP provides other terms will also terminate upon conditions set forth elsewhere in such recovery solution shall be licensed for the original Software Product identified by...
.... All intellectual property rights in this EULA, and if applicable, the Certificate of such license. Recovery Solution. After upgrading, you may collect and use the original Software Product that HP and its suppliers and are owned by the terms and conditions of Authenticity. Third Party. You agree...disk, CD or DVD) or an equivalent solution delivered in this EULA or if you must first be governed by HP unless HP provides other terms will also terminate upon conditions set forth elsewhere in such recovery solution shall be licensed for the original Software Product identified by...
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... Cards 7-4 Using the Digital Media Slot Light 7-5 Inserting a Digital Memory Card 7-6 Removing a Digital Memory Card 7-7 PC Cards 7-8 Inserting a PC Card 7-9 Stopping or Removing a PC Card 7-10 Drives 7-11 Adding a Drive to the System 7-11 Using the IDE Drive Light 7-11 Caring for ...Drives 7-12 Replacing the Internal Hard Drive 7-13 Memory 7-17 Increasing Memory 7-17 Removing or Inserting a Memory Module 7-18 8 Software Updates and Recoveries...
... Cards 7-4 Using the Digital Media Slot Light 7-5 Inserting a Digital Memory Card 7-6 Removing a Digital Memory Card 7-7 PC Cards 7-8 Inserting a PC Card 7-9 Stopping or Removing a PC Card 7-10 Drives 7-11 Adding a Drive to the System 7-11 Using the IDE Drive Light 7-11 Caring for ...Drives 7-12 Replacing the Internal Hard Drive 7-13 Memory 7-17 Increasing Memory 7-17 Removing or Inserting a Memory Module 7-18 8 Software Updates and Recoveries...
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...applications. ■ The software applications packaged in the Required for Later bag are preinstalled or preloaded on your notebook. Application recovery software is included with select notebook models. ❏ The User Guides CD contains Adobe® Acrobat® PDF files, not software. ... packaged in the Save for Setup bag are not preinstalled on your notebook. The software discs are not preinstalled or preloaded on your notebook provide operating system recovery software and driver recovery software. Hardware and Software Guide 1-19 The files on the User Guides...
...applications. ■ The software applications packaged in the Required for Later bag are preinstalled or preloaded on your notebook. Application recovery software is included with select notebook models. ❏ The User Guides CD contains Adobe® Acrobat® PDF files, not software. ... packaged in the Save for Setup bag are not preinstalled on your notebook. The software discs are not preinstalled or preloaded on your notebook provide operating system recovery software and driver recovery software. Hardware and Software Guide 1-19 The files on the User Guides...
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...providing information about your operating system, the Help and Support Center provides ■ Information about your notebook, such as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications. ■ Answers to questions about using your.... ■ Updates for your operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your notebook. ■ Checkups for notebook functionality. ■ Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures. ■ Links to Customer Care. TouchPad and Keyboard Using Hotkey Commands Open Help...
...providing information about your operating system, the Help and Support Center provides ■ Information about your notebook, such as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications. ■ Answers to questions about using your.... ■ Updates for your operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your notebook. ■ Checkups for notebook functionality. ■ Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures. ■ Links to Customer Care. TouchPad and Keyboard Using Hotkey Commands Open Help...
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This software is included with most HP notebooks. ❏ If you notebook. ❏ Download the software from the Application and Driver Recovery disc provided with the Windows operating system. ■ InterVideo WinDVD-Plays video CDs and DVD movies. It also ... for such purposes. The following methods: ❏ Install WinDVD from the HP Web site: http://www.hp.com Hardware and Software Guide 4-11 Multimedia Software The multimedia software included with your region and notebook model. This notebook should not be included with your notebook is preinstalled on select...
This software is included with most HP notebooks. ❏ If you notebook. ❏ Download the software from the Application and Driver Recovery disc provided with the Windows operating system. ■ InterVideo WinDVD-Plays video CDs and DVD movies. It also ... for such purposes. The following methods: ❏ Install WinDVD from the HP Web site: http://www.hp.com Hardware and Software Guide 4-11 Multimedia Software The multimedia software included with your region and notebook model. This notebook should not be included with your notebook is preinstalled on select...
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Digital Memory Cards The Digital Media Slot (select models only) can help you set up Internet service with your notebook. For more information about using the Network Service Boot to connect the notebook to a PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) server during startup, refer to the "Using Advanced Setup Utility Features" section in the printed... Stick Pro ■ xD-Picture Card ■ MultiMediaCard ■ SmartMedia (SM) card ■ SD Card Digital memory cards are provided in Chapter 8, "Software Updates and Recoveries and System Software."
Digital Memory Cards The Digital Media Slot (select models only) can help you set up Internet service with your notebook. For more information about using the Network Service Boot to connect the notebook to a PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) server during startup, refer to the "Using Advanced Setup Utility Features" section in the printed... Stick Pro ■ xD-Picture Card ■ MultiMediaCard ■ SmartMedia (SM) card ■ SD Card Digital memory cards are provided in Chapter 8, "Software Updates and Recoveries and System Software."
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...by identifying the ROM version currently installed on the notebook. ■ Access updates at Start > Help and Support. 8 Software Updates and Recoveries and System Software Software Updates For optimal notebook performance and to make sure your notebook remains compatible with newer technologies, install the latest...provided with any update by identifying your notebook category, product name, product number, and serial number. ■ Prepare for any other software modification, it is to use the software update links provided at the http://www.hp.com/support Web site. ■ Download...
...by identifying the ROM version currently installed on the notebook. ■ Access updates at Start > Help and Support. 8 Software Updates and Recoveries and System Software Software Updates For optimal notebook performance and to make sure your notebook remains compatible with newer technologies, install the latest...provided with any update by identifying your notebook category, product name, product number, and serial number. ■ Prepare for any other software modification, it is to use the software update links provided at the http://www.hp.com/support Web site. ■ Download...
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... administrator before installing any software updates, particularly a ROM update. Accessing Notebook Product Information To access the updates for a Software Update If your notebook connects to the bottom of the notebook. 8-2 Hardware and Software Guide Software Updates and Recoveries and System Software Preparing for your notebook, you may need the following information: ■ The product category...
... administrator before installing any software updates, particularly a ROM update. Accessing Notebook Product Information To access the updates for a Software Update If your notebook connects to the bottom of the notebook. 8-2 Hardware and Software Guide Software Updates and Recoveries and System Software Preparing for your notebook, you may need the following information: ■ The product category...
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...To open with system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. (The notebook restarts in the Setup utility. The procedure for displaying ROM information is described in the lower left corner of the currently installed ROM. ... menu is selected, ROM and other system information is displayed.) 3. To clear the display, press esc. Software Updates and Recoveries and System Software Accessing Notebook ROM Information To determine whether an available ROM update is a later ROM version than the ROM version currently installed on or...
...To open with system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. (The notebook restarts in the Setup utility. The procedure for displaying ROM information is described in the lower left corner of the currently installed ROM. ... menu is selected, ROM and other system information is displayed.) 3. To clear the display, press esc. Software Updates and Recoveries and System Software Accessing Notebook ROM Information To determine whether an available ROM update is a later ROM version than the ROM version currently installed on or...
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...a ROM update; Downloading and Installing a ROM Update Ä CAUTION: To prevent serious damage to the notebook or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a ROM update only while the notebook is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. (Do not download or install a ROM update...files called SoftPaqs. Most download packages contain a file named Readme.txt. Software Updates and Recoveries and System Software Downloading and Installing an Update Most software at the http://www.hp.com/support Web site is docked in an optional docking device or running on battery power.)...
...a ROM update; Downloading and Installing a ROM Update Ä CAUTION: To prevent serious damage to the notebook or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a ROM update only while the notebook is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. (Do not download or install a ROM update...files called SoftPaqs. Most download packages contain a file named Readme.txt. Software Updates and Recoveries and System Software Downloading and Installing an Update Most software at the http://www.hp.com/support Web site is docked in an optional docking device or running on battery power.)...
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...the hard drive. Record the date, name, or other identifier of your notebook. (You may need this information to the hard drive.) b. Select Start > Help and Support > My HP Computer. Follow the online instructions to download your selection to Download drivers and...is downloaded.) c. Access the http://www.hp.com/support Web site, and then select the suggested support link for your notebook. 6. Select the operating system running on your notebook. 4. Press enter. 5. Select the BIOS category. 7. Software Updates and Recoveries and System Software Downloading a ROM Update...
...the hard drive. Record the date, name, or other identifier of your notebook. (You may need this information to the hard drive.) b. Select Start > Help and Support > My HP Computer. Follow the online instructions to download your selection to Download drivers and...is downloaded.) c. Access the http://www.hp.com/support Web site, and then select the suggested support link for your notebook. 6. Select the operating system running on your notebook. 4. Press enter. 5. Select the BIOS category. 7. Software Updates and Recoveries and System Software Downloading a ROM Update...
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... screen. ✎ After a message on the screen to identify your notebook and access the SoftPaq you recorded earlier to download. 8-6 Hardware and Software Guide Software Updates and Recoveries and System Software Installing a ROM Update ROM installation procedures vary. Access the http://www.hp.com/support Web site, and then select the suggested support...
... screen. ✎ After a message on the screen to identify your notebook and access the SoftPaq you recorded earlier to download. 8-6 Hardware and Software Guide Software Updates and Recoveries and System Software Installing a ROM Update ROM installation procedures vary. Access the http://www.hp.com/support Web site, and then select the suggested support...
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.... 7. Write down the date, name, or other identifier of the software package you can delete the downloaded file from the http://www.hp.com/support Web site is complete, open Windows Explorer from the Start button, select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. ...5. To open Windows Explorer. Software Updates and Recoveries and System Software 3. Follow the online instructions to download the SoftPaq to the hard drive.) b. The destination folder for example, Filename.exe....
.... 7. Write down the date, name, or other identifier of the software package you can delete the downloaded file from the http://www.hp.com/support Web site is complete, open Windows Explorer from the Start button, select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. ...5. To open Windows Explorer. Software Updates and Recoveries and System Software 3. Follow the online instructions to download the SoftPaq to the hard drive.) b. The destination folder for example, Filename.exe....
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...Recoveries Using System Restore System Restore is performing optimally. It is recommended that you manually set restore points ■ Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware. ■ Periodically, whenever the system is an operating system feature that enables you saved after that you to undo harmful changes to your notebook.... All System Restore procedures are restorable, benchmark "snapshots" of your software was functioning optimally. The notebook sets restore points at regular intervals and may set a system restore point manually: 1. Restoring to an...
...Recoveries Using System Restore System Restore is performing optimally. It is recommended that you manually set restore points ■ Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware. ■ Periodically, whenever the system is an operating system feature that enables you saved after that you to undo harmful changes to your notebook.... All System Restore procedures are restorable, benchmark "snapshots" of your software was functioning optimally. The notebook sets restore points at regular intervals and may set a system restore point manually: 1. Restoring to an...
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...external power through the AC adapter. 2. Select Start > Help and Support > System Restore. 3. The utility reports information about the notebook and provides settings for setting specific preferences are provided in the lower left corner of the screen, press f10. Hardware and Software Guide...prompt is displayed in Chapter 6, "Security." Software Updates and Recoveries and System Software Restoring to a Restore Point To restore the notebook to an earlier time, and then follow the instructions on or restart the notebook in this guide. Opening the Setup Utility To open the Setup...
...external power through the AC adapter. 2. Select Start > Help and Support > System Restore. 3. The utility reports information about the notebook and provides settings for setting specific preferences are provided in the lower left corner of the screen, press f10. Hardware and Software Guide...prompt is displayed in Chapter 6, "Security." Software Updates and Recoveries and System Software Restoring to a Restore Point To restore the notebook to an earlier time, and then follow the instructions on or restart the notebook in this guide. Opening the Setup Utility To open the Setup...
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...your preference. 5. Press f5 or f6 (or use the arrow keys) to select the Advanced menu. 3. Navigation and selection are in effect when the notebook restarts in the lower left corner of the screen. 2. Use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter. 4. To display additional... prompt "Press to change the language of the Setup utility. To open , press f1. 8-10 Hardware and Software Guide Software Updates and Recoveries and System Software Changing the Language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to enter setup" is not Windows-based, it does...
...your preference. 5. Press f5 or f6 (or use the arrow keys) to select the Advanced menu. 3. Navigation and selection are in effect when the notebook restarts in the lower left corner of the screen. 2. Use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter. 4. To display additional... prompt "Press to change the language of the Setup utility. To open , press f1. 8-10 Hardware and Software Guide Software Updates and Recoveries and System Software Changing the Language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to enter setup" is not Windows-based, it does...
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...; To display video memory information, use the arrow keys to select the Exit menu > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. (The notebook restarts in the Setup utility. To close the Setup utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to select the Advanced menu. 3. ...the Setup utility is open , begin at step 1. If the Setup utility is not open , begin at step 2. 1. Software Updates and Recoveries and System Software Displaying System Information The following procedure explains how to display system information in Windows.) Hardware and Software Guide 8-11
...; To display video memory information, use the arrow keys to select the Exit menu > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. (The notebook restarts in the Setup utility. To close the Setup utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to select the Advanced menu. 3. ...the Setup utility is open , begin at step 1. If the Setup utility is not open , begin at step 2. 1. Software Updates and Recoveries and System Software Displaying System Information The following procedure explains how to display system information in Windows.) Hardware and Software Guide 8-11
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... the screen. To set when you exit the Setup utility and are in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. If the notebook is in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to save your preferences and exit the Setup utility, press f10, and then follow... are set your preferences. 4. If the notebook is not in the Setup utility, begin at step 1. When the Setup Confirmation is retained. 8-12 Hardware and Software Guide Select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press f10. 3. Software Updates and Recoveries and System Software Restoring Default Settings in the...
... the screen. To set when you exit the Setup utility and are in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. If the notebook is in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to save your preferences and exit the Setup utility, press f10, and then follow... are set your preferences. 4. If the notebook is not in the Setup utility, begin at step 1. When the Setup Confirmation is retained. 8-12 Hardware and Software Guide Select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press f10. 3. Software Updates and Recoveries and System Software Restoring Default Settings in the...
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...advanced users only, refer to change boot order" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the notebook is started or restarted in Windows or restored from hibernation is the prompt to the Help and Support Center by selecting Start > Help... and Support. Software Updates and Recoveries and System Software Using Advanced Setup Utility Features This guide describes the Setup utility features recommended for boot order preferences. The Setup utility ...
...advanced users only, refer to change boot order" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the notebook is started or restarted in Windows or restored from hibernation is the prompt to the Help and Support Center by selecting Start > Help... and Support. Software Updates and Recoveries and System Software Using Advanced Setup Utility Features This guide describes the Setup utility features recommended for boot order preferences. The Setup utility ...
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... keys to select the Exit menu > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. After the Setup utility closes, the notebook restarts in Windows. 8-14 Hardware and Software Guide Software Updates and Recoveries and System Software Closing the Setup Utility You can close the Setup utility with or without saving changes. ■ To...
... keys to select the Exit menu > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. After the Setup utility closes, the notebook restarts in Windows. 8-14 Hardware and Software Guide Software Updates and Recoveries and System Software Closing the Setup Utility You can close the Setup utility with or without saving changes. ■ To...