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... burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 51 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or picture 52 A device driver must be reinstalled 52 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 52 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 53 5 Power management Setting power options ...54 Using power-saving states 54 Initiating and...
... burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 51 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or picture 52 A device driver must be reinstalled 52 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 52 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 53 5 Power management Setting power options ...54 Using power-saving states 54 Initiating and...
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...warranty period for this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). This is affixed to determine what components and parts ...following: The service tag label is unique to the bottom of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. The service tag label is the product name affixed to update... or troubleshoot the operating system. This is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® ...
...warranty period for this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). This is affixed to determine what components and parts ...following: The service tag label is unique to the bottom of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. The service tag label is the product name affixed to update... or troubleshoot the operating system. This is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® ...
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... factory, you turn off the wireless devices simultaneously. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no network devices are enabled at the factory, so the wireless light...If the wireless light is on or off using these features: ● Wireless button or wireless switch ● Wireless Assistant software ● HP Connection Manager software (select models only) ● Operating system controls Using the wireless button The computer has a wireless button, one or more ...
... factory, you turn off the wireless devices simultaneously. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no network devices are enabled at the factory, so the wireless light...If the wireless light is on or off using these features: ● Wireless button or wireless switch ● Wireless Assistant software ● HP Connection Manager software (select models only) ● Operating system controls Using the wireless button The computer has a wireless button, one or more ...
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...connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for all adapters. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > ...System and Security. 2. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Before working your way through the sequence of possible solutions to improve the security of the original computer package, you may...
...connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for all adapters. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > ...System and Security. 2. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Before working your way through the sequence of possible solutions to improve the security of the original computer package, you may...
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... model number in the Search box. 4. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Current WLAN network security codes are unavailable If you configure the WLAN, the software driver is protected by security. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing... in your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for instructions on setting up the same codes on a secure network. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The SSID and network key are prompted for the latest software. You must...
... model number in the Search box. 4. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Current WLAN network security codes are unavailable If you configure the WLAN, the software driver is protected by security. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing... in your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for instructions on setting up the same codes on a secure network. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The SSID and network key are prompted for the latest software. You must...
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...Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on both the computer and the monitor. For example, if a monitor is connected to ...your computer, such as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ● Answers to use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links ...
...Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on both the computer and the monitor. For example, if a monitor is connected to ...your computer, such as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ● Answers to use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links ...
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...● Be sure that use a variety of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Open Windows Media Player or HP DVD Play and play back the sound. Checking your desktop. 3. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Audio 43 Audio... Your computer enables you to use the device. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator ...
...● Be sure that use a variety of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Open Windows Media Player or HP DVD Play and play back the sound. Checking your desktop. 3. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Audio 43 Audio... Your computer enables you to use the device. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator ...
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Troubleshooting 49 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. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Close the disc tray and place the disc in the System area..., click Device Manager. 3. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software. ● Disable. ● Uninstall. If you suspect that the optical drive is not...
Troubleshooting 49 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. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Close the disc tray and place the disc in the System area..., click Device Manager. 3. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software. ● Disable. ● Uninstall. If you suspect that the optical drive is not...
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..., you may see if the device is not already selected. 4. Windows scans your multimedia program to continue. Select High Color (16 bit), if this device. Otherwise, you may need to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for scratches. After you insert the disc properly. ● Be sure... that you click No, the computer may close all open programs before playing the disc. or - ◦ The playback window in your system for hardware changes. To return...
..., you may see if the device is not already selected. 4. Windows scans your multimedia program to continue. Select High Color (16 bit), if this device. Otherwise, you may need to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for scratches. After you insert the disc properly. ● Be sure... that you click No, the computer may close all open programs before playing the disc. or - ◦ The playback window in your system for hardware changes. To return...
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... and Security. If you may need to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 52 Chapter 4 Multimedia Repeat for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive before trying to burn the contents to update your hard drive.... ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Windows Media Player produces no sound or picture Use HP DVD Play to step 6. 3. A DVD playing in Device Manager. HP DVD Play is installed on the computer and is inserted properly...
... and Security. If you may need to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 52 Chapter 4 Multimedia Repeat for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive before trying to burn the contents to update your hard drive.... ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Windows Media Player produces no sound or picture Use HP DVD Play to step 6. 3. A DVD playing in Device Manager. HP DVD Play is installed on the computer and is inserted properly...
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...now to install. 7. or - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. NOTE: If you have not previously set to your hard drive. Click ... 1. Click Download only to save the file to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 5. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for Updates. 3. If prompted to do so, restart your computer after the...
...now to install. 7. or - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. NOTE: If you have not previously set to your hard drive. Click ... 1. Click Download only to save the file to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 5. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for Updates. 3. If prompted to do so, restart your computer after the...
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... data or an unresponsive system, use . Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the operating system Copying window. 2. b. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software"message is firmly seated. Removing an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent loss of the taskbar. Release and remove the...
... data or an unresponsive system, use . Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the operating system Copying window. 2. b. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software"message is firmly seated. Removing an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent loss of the taskbar. Release and remove the...
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...displaying BIOS information: 1. To use the arrow keys to the hard drive. Open Setup Utility by turning on the HP Web site that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. When the Main menu... or cord. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. b. To exit Setup Utility, use Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and... the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by opening Setup Utility.
...displaying BIOS information: 1. To use the arrow keys to the hard drive. Open Setup Utility by turning on the HP Web site that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. When the Main menu... or cord. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. b. To exit Setup Utility, use Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and... the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by opening Setup Utility.
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... the device. To do so, restart your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. After the ...file to step 6. 3. If you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. Select your country or region. 2. Click ...
... the device. To do so, restart your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. After the ...file to step 6. 3. If you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. Select your country or region. 2. Click ...
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device drivers HP drivers 52 Windows drivers 53 Diagnostics menu 115 digital card defined 85 inserting 85 removing 86 stopping 86 Digital Media Slot, identifying 6 Disk Cleanup software 76 Disk Defragmenter software ... 35 description 32 displaying system information 33 increasing screen brightness 35 initiating QuickLock 34 initiating Sleep 34 opening Help and Support 33 opening Print Options window 33 opening the Web browser 33 playing previous track on an audio CD, a DVD or a BD 35 playing the next track on an audio CD...
device drivers HP drivers 52 Windows drivers 53 Diagnostics menu 115 digital card defined 85 inserting 85 removing 86 stopping 86 Digital Media Slot, identifying 6 Disk Cleanup software 76 Disk Defragmenter software ... 35 description 32 displaying system information 33 increasing screen brightness 35 initiating QuickLock 34 initiating Sleep 34 opening Help and Support 33 opening Print Options window 33 opening the Web browser 33 playing previous track on an audio CD, a DVD or a BD 35 playing the next track on an audio CD...
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.../off button 1 traveling with the computer 66 troubleshooting device driver 52 disc burning 51 disc play 50, 51 external display 51 HP device drivers 52 optical disc tray 48 optical drive detection 49 Windows drivers 53 turning off the computer 66 U unresponsive system 66 ...identifying 3 volume, adjusting 40 W webcam 39 webcam light 9, 39 webcam properties, adjusting 47 webcam tips 47 Windows applications key, identifying 5 Windows logo key, identifying 5 Windows, passwords set in 99 wireless antennas 9 Wireless Assistant software 15 wireless button, identifying 4 wireless certification label 11...
.../off button 1 traveling with the computer 66 troubleshooting device driver 52 disc burning 51 disc play 50, 51 external display 51 HP device drivers 52 optical disc tray 48 optical drive detection 49 Windows drivers 53 turning off the computer 66 U unresponsive system 66 ...identifying 3 volume, adjusting 40 W webcam 39 webcam light 9, 39 webcam properties, adjusting 47 webcam tips 47 Windows applications key, identifying 5 Windows logo key, identifying 5 Windows, passwords set in 99 wireless antennas 9 Wireless Assistant software 15 wireless button, identifying 4 wireless certification label 11...