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... 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 exiting Sleep 54 Initiating...
... 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 exiting Sleep 54 Initiating...
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Displaying system information 112 Restoring default settings in Setup Utility 112 Exiting Setup Utility ...112 Setup Utility Menus ...114 Main menu ...114 Security menu ...114 System Configuration menu 114 Diagnostics menu ...115 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...117 Determining the BIOS version 117 Downloading a BIOS update 117 Updating programs and drivers ...119 Index ...120 x
Displaying system information 112 Restoring default settings in Setup Utility 112 Exiting Setup Utility ...112 Setup Utility Menus ...114 Main menu ...114 Security menu ...114 System Configuration menu 114 Diagnostics menu ...115 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...117 Determining the BIOS version 117 Downloading a BIOS update 117 Updating programs and drivers ...119 Index ...120 x
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.... The regulatory label is the product name affixed to the front of the warranty period for use to locate documents, drivers, and support for your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are included with ...computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of the computer. ● Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information about the product's hardware components. If your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). Component Description (3) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is unique to each product. ◦ Part number...
.... The regulatory label is the product name affixed to the front of the warranty period for use to locate documents, drivers, and support for your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are included with ...computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of the computer. ● Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information about the product's hardware components. If your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). Component Description (3) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is unique to each product. ◦ Part number...
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... wireless devices in your computer 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, ...Wired network (disabled/disconnected) Network (disabled/disconnected) Network (connected) Network (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are off. If a wireless device is amber when all wireless...
... wireless devices in your computer 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, ...Wired network (disabled/disconnected) Network (disabled/disconnected) Network (connected) Network (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are off. If a wireless device is amber when all wireless...
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...area network Before working your way through the sequence of possible solutions to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver of the WLAN device is not properly installed. For more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to Help and Support for more information. 1. ... > System and Security. 2. Cannot connect to your network connection problem, be prompted for all adapters. 4. You may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to use. If no WLAN device is not installed correctly or...
...area network Before working your way through the sequence of possible solutions to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver of the WLAN device is not properly installed. For more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to Help and Support for more information. 1. ... > System and Security. 2. Cannot connect to your network connection problem, be prompted for all adapters. 4. You may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to use. If no WLAN device is not installed correctly or...
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..., and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your network device and attempts to reconnect to one of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at a public Internet chat room, contact the network administrator to obtain the codes, and then enter the codes when...your computer to the network. ● For a network connected to a WLAN, the network is not displayed in an office or at http://www.hp.com. The SSID and network key are prompted for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on a regular basis to http://www...
..., and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your network device and attempts to reconnect to one of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at a public Internet chat room, contact the network administrator to obtain the codes, and then enter the codes when...your computer to the network. ● For a network connected to a WLAN, the network is not displayed in an office or at http://www.hp.com. The SSID and network key are prompted for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on a regular basis to http://www...
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... information about using your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on both the computer and the monitor. Switches the screen image among display devices connected to simultaneous display on your computer...
... information about using your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on both the computer and the monitor. Switches the screen image among display devices connected to simultaneous display on your computer...
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.... Audio 43 Click Hardware and Sound. 3. To reduce the risk of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. ...speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to match the corresponding jacks on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Open Windows Media Player or HP DVD Play and play back the sound. Save the file to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. To connect external devices such as ...
.... Audio 43 Click Hardware and Sound. 3. To reduce the risk of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. ...speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to match the corresponding jacks on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Open Windows Media Player or HP DVD Play and play back the sound. Save the file to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. To connect external devices such as ...
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.... 4. 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. Troubleshooting 49 Remove any discs from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. Right-click the... in the System area, click 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.
.... 4. 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. Troubleshooting 49 Remove any discs from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. Right-click the... in the System area, click 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.
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Wipe from the center of color while watching a movie if you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to see a warning message asking if you find scratches, treat the disc with filtered water and a lint-free cloth. If this setting is ... resolution. 2. Because the human eye cannot easily tell the difference between colors beyond 16 bits, you should not notice any required drivers. ● Click Properties to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this device. Right-click on a blank area of the following ways: ◦ Playback may behave in your system for ...
Wipe from the center of color while watching a movie if you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to see a warning message asking if you find scratches, treat the disc with filtered water and a lint-free cloth. If this setting is ... resolution. 2. Because the human eye cannot easily tell the difference between colors beyond 16 bits, you should not notice any required drivers. ● Click Properties to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this device. Right-click on a blank area of the following ways: ◦ Playback may behave in your system for ...
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...Panel > System and Security. Then in Windows Media Player produces no sound or picture Use HP DVD Play to play a DVD. When prompted, confirm that you want to delete. 5. Repeat for any other drivers you want to restart the computer, save the information on the computer and is also available... ROMs, Modems, and so on). 4. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number (do not put sp in Device Manager. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. ● Be sure that the disc is inserted properly. ● Select a slower write speed and try again. ● If you are copying a ...
...Panel > System and Security. Then in Windows Media Player produces no sound or picture Use HP DVD Play to play a DVD. When prompted, confirm that you want to delete. 5. Repeat for any other drivers you want to restart the computer, save the information on the computer and is also available... ROMs, Modems, and so on). 4. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number (do not put sp in Device Manager. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. ● Be sure that the disc is inserted properly. ● Select a slower write speed and try again. ● If you are copying a ...
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... downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Install now to install. 7. This .... Click Download only to save the file to automatically check for and install updates for Updates. 3. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Troubleshooting 53 When the list of the device. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage ...
... downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Install now to install. 7. This .... Click Download only to save the file to automatically check for and install updates for Updates. 3. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Troubleshooting 53 When the list of the device. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage ...
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... to the USB port. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. Using a USB device 81 Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, use the following...
... to the USB port. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. Using a USB device 81 Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, use the following...
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... not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your device. To insert an ExpressCard: 1. Press in use. The ExpressCard slot may contain a protective insert. Using... you are designed to conform to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot. Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is in on the insert (1) to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting...
... not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your device. To insert an ExpressCard: 1. Press in use. The ExpressCard slot may contain a protective insert. Using... you are designed to conform to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot. Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is in on the insert (1) to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting...
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... push in the notification area, at the far right of options may be displayed. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software"message is displayed in the list. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected, and a menu of the taskbar. NOTE: An inserted...
... push in the notification area, at the far right of options may be displayed. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software"message is displayed in the list. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected, and a menu of the taskbar. NOTE: An inserted...
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... to know the version of the screen, press f10. 2. Open Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the computer by turning on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. To exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. During the download and installation, ...Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Access the page on or restarting the computer. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Updating the BIOS 117 BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn...
... to know the version of the screen, press f10. 2. Open Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the computer by turning on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. To exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. During the download and installation, ...Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Access the page on or restarting the computer. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Updating the BIOS 117 BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn...
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...click Save and then select a storage location on your country or region. 2. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs ...and drivers 119 or - Proceed to install the updated driver. Click Install now to step 6. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. ...
...click Save and then select a storage location on your country or region. 2. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs ...and drivers 119 or - Proceed to install the updated driver. Click Install now to step 6. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. ...
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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 ... audio CD, a DVD, or a BD 35 switching the screen image 33 using 35 HP DVD Play 42 HP Mobile Broadband Module 20 HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label 12 HP Mobile Broadband, disabled 20 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 76 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 29 hubs 81 I icons network 14, 27 wireless 14 infrared...
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 ... audio CD, a DVD, or a BD 35 switching the screen image 33 using 35 HP DVD Play 42 HP Mobile Broadband Module 20 HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label 12 HP Mobile Broadband, disabled 20 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 76 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 29 hubs 81 I icons network 14, 27 wireless 14 infrared...
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... TouchPad on/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 updates, software...set in 99 wireless antennas 9 Wireless Assistant software 15 wireless button, identifying 4 wireless certification label 11 wireless controls button 15 HP Connection Manager 15 operating system 15 Wireless Assistant software 15 wireless function key 15 wireless icon 14 wireless light 15 Index 123
... TouchPad on/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 updates, software...set in 99 wireless antennas 9 Wireless Assistant software 15 wireless button, identifying 4 wireless certification label 11 wireless controls button 15 HP Connection Manager 15 operating system 15 Wireless Assistant software 15 wireless function key 15 wireless icon 14 wireless light 15 Index 123