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... your computer by the operating system and Recovery Manager software are designed to AC power during this process. Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). The software allows the creation of only one... instability. Note the following tasks for computers that you may not have been included for safeguarding your information and restoring it in case of the window. Maintenance and Service Guide 8-1
... your computer by the operating system and Recovery Manager software are designed to AC power during this process. Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). The software allows the creation of only one... instability. Note the following tasks for computers that you may not have been included for safeguarding your information and restoring it in case of the window. Maintenance and Service Guide 8-1
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... system and software. Software not provided with your operating system and software. ✎ Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Recovering from the recovery... and Service Guide Use these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. To restore the system from either of the following ways: ❏ Select Start... solid-state drive (SSD), you can recover only files that was preinstalled at the factory. HP recommends that is displayed on the hard drive. Back up . Recovery discs have been included ...
... system and software. Software not provided with your operating system and software. ✎ Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Recovering from the recovery... and Service Guide Use these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. To restore the system from either of the following ways: ❏ Select Start... solid-state drive (SSD), you can recover only files that was preinstalled at the factory. HP recommends that is displayed on the hard drive. Back up . Recovery discs have been included ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for safeguarding your most current backup. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your information and restoring it in case of a... system failure: ● Creating a set of the window. 1 NOTE: If your system on the hard drive or from a ...
... Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for safeguarding your most current backup. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your information and restoring it in case of a... system failure: ● Creating a set of the window. 1 NOTE: If your system on the hard drive or from a ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. HP recommends that you experience system failure or instability. If ...that was preinstalled at the factory. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that is the case, recovery discs have previously backed up. NOTE: Windows...
...recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. HP recommends that you experience system failure or instability. If ...that was preinstalled at the factory. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that is the case, recovery discs have previously backed up. NOTE: Windows...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Index B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 5 personal files 5 templates 5 backup suggestions 5 F f11 8 full system recovery 1 P performing a recovery 7 R recovering a program or driver 1 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 8 recovering from the recovery discs 7 recovery 7 recovery discs 1, 2 Recovery Manager 1, 7 recovery partition 1 recovery, system 1, 7 restore points 6 S safeguarding information 1 solid-...
Index B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 5 personal files 5 templates 5 backup suggestions 5 F f11 8 full system recovery 1 P performing a recovery 7 R recovering a program or driver 1 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 8 recovering from the recovery discs 7 recovery 7 recovery discs 1, 2 Recovery Manager 1, 7 recovery partition 1 recovery, system 1, 7 restore points 6 S safeguarding information 1 solid-...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in Windows) or by turning on the computer, you are already in an optional docking device, or connected... the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter....Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. You may need to identify your computer and access the BIOS update...
...unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in Windows) or by turning on the computer, you are already in an optional docking device, or connected... the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter....Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. You may need to identify your computer and access the BIOS update...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. Proceed to install. 7. or - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Open your Internet browser, go to your computer ...model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of the device...
... BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. Proceed to install. 7. or - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Open your Internet browser, go to your computer ...model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of the device...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or...the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. 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 the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting...
...WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or...the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. 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 the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network status icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Diagnose and repair from the menu. NOTE: To display the network status icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or
Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network status icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Diagnose and repair from the menu. NOTE: To display the network status icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Press enter, ...3. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The driver must be displayed. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Click the...
... was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Press enter, ...3. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The driver must be displayed. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Click the...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). This is the number you contact technical support. Have this information when traveling internationally. This is an ... agency approval markings required by some of the countries in which the devices have been approved for use. Describes the duration of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. You may need the Product Key to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). 3 Labels The labels affixed to the front of...
The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). This is the number you contact technical support. Have this information when traveling internationally. This is an ... agency approval markings required by some of the countries in which the devices have been approved for use. Describes the duration of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. You may need the Product Key to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). 3 Labels The labels affixed to the front of...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... ...5 Firmware & Product Updates ...6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver 6 Installing SATA drivers ...6 Care and Maintenance Measures ...7 Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Optimizing Performance on Products with Older Operating Systems .. 7 For more information ...8 Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing...
... ...5 Firmware & Product Updates ...6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver 6 Installing SATA drivers ...6 Care and Maintenance Measures ...7 Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Optimizing Performance on Products with Older Operating Systems .. 7 For more information ...8 Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...portfolio. Please refer to viruses. Whenever possible, adjust the power management settings (power schemes) in all editions of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - also known as word processors) that is not Advanced Format...management settings if you work with Older Operating Systems It is important to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have to access the hard drive very often. Perform the Defrag operation...
...portfolio. Please refer to viruses. Whenever possible, adjust the power management settings (power schemes) in all editions of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - also known as word processors) that is not Advanced Format...management settings if you work with Older Operating Systems It is important to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have to access the hard drive very often. Perform the Defrag operation...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 22 Obtaining HP device drivers 22 An optical disc does not play automatically 23 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 24 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 Index ...26 vi
Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 22 Obtaining HP device drivers 22 An optical disc does not play automatically 23 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 24 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 Index ...26 vi
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... the optical drive 21 If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Disable the device. ● Scan for hardware changes. Select Start > Control Panel >... the device and then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver: 1. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is already showing. Look for an optical drive listing. 4. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the...
... the optical drive 21 If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Disable the device. ● Scan for hardware changes. Select Start > Control Panel >... the device and then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver: 1. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is already showing. Look for an optical drive listing. 4. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... airport security devices 2 AutoPlay 5 C CD burning 6 copying 5 copyright warning 5 playing 4 removing 7 CD drive 3, 11 D device drivers HP devices 22 Windows devices 22 Disk Cleanup software 13 Disk Defragmenter software 12 disk performance 12 diskette drive 11 drive light 15 drives caring for 2 diskette 11 external...ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 14 R region codes, DVD 10 26 Index S software Disk Cleanup 13 Disk Defragmenter 12 T troubleshooting AutoPlay 23 disc burning 24 HP device drivers 22 optical disc does not play 23 optical drive detection 21 Windows device drivers 22 W WinDVD 25
... airport security devices 2 AutoPlay 5 C CD burning 6 copying 5 copyright warning 5 playing 4 removing 7 CD drive 3, 11 D device drivers HP devices 22 Windows devices 22 Disk Cleanup software 13 Disk Defragmenter software 12 disk performance 12 diskette drive 11 drive light 15 drives caring for 2 diskette 11 external...ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 14 R region codes, DVD 10 26 Index S software Disk Cleanup 13 Disk Defragmenter 12 T troubleshooting AutoPlay 23 disc burning 24 HP device drivers 22 optical disc does not play 23 optical drive detection 21 Windows device drivers 22 W WinDVD 25
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... not play automatically ...29 A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically 29 A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 30 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 31 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 32 A new device...
... not play automatically ...29 A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically 29 A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 30 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 31 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 32 A new device...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...device and the programs that use a variety of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. 8 Chapter 3 Audio Under... Program, select any drivers required by the external device. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to the Regulatory, Safety and...
...device and the programs that use a variety of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. 8 Chapter 3 Audio Under... Program, select any drivers required by the external device. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to the Regulatory, Safety and...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... see a warning message asking if you may resume. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Right-click the optical device listing to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for scratches. If necessary, clean the disc with an optical disc repair kit available at many electronics stores. ● Disable Sleep mode before ...ways: ◦ Playback may see if the device is clean. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to continue. Look for hardware changes. If you click No, the computer may behave in either of the...
... see a warning message asking if you may resume. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Right-click the optical device listing to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for scratches. If necessary, clean the disc with an optical disc repair kit available at many electronics stores. ● Disable Sleep mode before ...ways: ◦ Playback may see if the device is clean. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to continue. Look for hardware changes. If you click No, the computer may behave in either of the...
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...2 B Blu-ray Disc 18 buttons DVD 3 media 3 C CD burning 22 inserting 19 removing 23 CD drive 16 checking audio functions 8 configuring HDMI 11 D device drivers HP devices 32 Windows devices 32 drives, optical drive 16 DVD burning 22 changing region setting 21 inserting 19 removing 23 DVD button 3 DVD drive 16 DVD region... 6 QuickPlay 6 speakers 2 T tips, webcam 25 troubleshooting disc burning 32 disc play 28 DVD movie play 29 DVD produces no sound 31 external display 30 HP device drivers 32 optical disc tray 27 optical drive detection 28 Windows device drivers 32 TV, watching 13 Index 33
...2 B Blu-ray Disc 18 buttons DVD 3 media 3 C CD burning 22 inserting 19 removing 23 CD drive 16 checking audio functions 8 configuring HDMI 11 D device drivers HP devices 32 Windows devices 32 drives, optical drive 16 DVD burning 22 changing region setting 21 inserting 19 removing 23 DVD button 3 DVD drive 16 DVD region... 6 QuickPlay 6 speakers 2 T tips, webcam 25 troubleshooting disc burning 32 disc play 28 DVD movie play 29 DVD produces no sound 31 external display 30 HP device drivers 32 optical disc tray 27 optical drive detection 28 Windows device drivers 32 TV, watching 13 Index 33