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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 part number helps a service technician to the bottom of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). This certificate is affixed to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). The service tag label is affixed ...computer. Identifying the labels 11 Component Description (3) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). If your computer. This number describes the duration (in appearance by region and country. This is an ...
The part number helps a service technician to the bottom of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). This certificate is affixed to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). The service tag label is affixed ...computer. Identifying the labels 11 Component Description (3) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). If your computer. This number describes the duration (in appearance by region and country. This is an ...
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... must be turned 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 ...connected) Wired network (disabled/disconnected) Network (disabled/disconnected) Network (connected) Network (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and one or more network devices are connected to a wired network. Using the wireless controls You can be turned on ...
... must be turned 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 ...connected) Wired network (disabled/disconnected) Network (disabled/disconnected) Network (connected) Network (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and one or more network devices are connected to a wired network. Using the wireless controls You can be turned on ...
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...the arrow next to Network adapters to improve the security of the original computer package, you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver of possible solutions to the Web site links provided in the feature list on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to your network connection problem, be... prompted for your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. The listing for a WLAN device may be sure that the integrated WLAN device is properly installed ...
...the arrow next to Network adapters to improve the security of the original computer package, you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver of possible solutions to the Web site links provided in the feature list on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to your network connection problem, be... prompted for your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. The listing for a WLAN device may be sure that the integrated WLAN device is properly installed ...
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... on a regular basis to improve security. Current WLAN network security codes are unavailable If you configure the WLAN, the software driver is protected by security. The SSID and network key are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and... driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Open your country or region. 3. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. You must change the SSID or network...
... on a regular basis to improve security. Current WLAN network security codes are unavailable If you configure the WLAN, the software driver is protected by security. The SSID and network key are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and... driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Open your country or region. 3. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. You must change the SSID or network...
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... about using your computer ● Tutorials to help you can press fn+f3 to quickly access your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on both the computer and the monitor. In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides...
... about using your computer ● Tutorials to help you can press fn+f3 to quickly access your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on both the computer and the monitor. In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides...
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...adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Open Windows Media Player or HP DVD Play and play back the sound. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. ... 43 Click Hardware and Sound. 3. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on your audio functions...
...adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Open Windows Media Player or HP DVD Play and play back the sound. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. ... 43 Click Hardware and Sound. 3. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on your audio functions...
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...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. Remove the disc (3) from the optical drive. 2. 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. Right-click the optical device listing to show all of the disc. Troubleshooting 49 Remove any discs from ...
...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. Remove the disc (3) from the optical drive. 2. 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. Right-click the optical device listing to show all of the disc. Troubleshooting 49 Remove any discs from ...
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... a lint-free cloth. Because the human eye cannot easily tell the difference between colors beyond 16 bits, you should not notice any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see a warning message asking if you insert the disc properly. ● Be sure that the disc is not... 1. ● Scan for scratches. Click OK. 50 Chapter 4 Multimedia Wipe from the center of the disc to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any loss of the computer desktop, and select Screen resolution. 2. To return to continue. Do not initiate Hibernation or...
... a lint-free cloth. Because the human eye cannot easily tell the difference between colors beyond 16 bits, you should not notice any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see a warning message asking if you insert the disc properly. ● Be sure that the disc is not... 1. ● Scan for scratches. Click OK. 50 Chapter 4 Multimedia Wipe from the center of the disc to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any loss of the computer desktop, and select Screen resolution. 2. To return to continue. Do not initiate Hibernation or...
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..., save the information on the source disc to your hard drive before trying to burn the contents to update your drivers using the procedures in the following section. HP DVD Play is installed on ). 4. Click the option for example, DVD/CD ROMs, Modems, and so on... and then continue with the restart. 6. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. Then in the product box, and then press enter. - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click your specific product from your country or region. 2. Select Start > Control Panel >...
..., save the information on the source disc to your hard drive before trying to burn the contents to update your drivers using the procedures in the following section. HP DVD Play is installed on ). 4. Click the option for example, DVD/CD ROMs, Modems, and so on... and then continue with the restart. 6. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. Then in the product box, and then press enter. - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click your specific product from your country or region. 2. Select Start > Control Panel >...
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... of the device. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Obtaining the latest Windows device... file to do so, restart your computer. or - If prompted to your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install. 7. This feature can be set up...
... of the device. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Obtaining the latest Windows device... file to do so, restart your computer. or - If prompted to your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install. 7. This feature can be set up...
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... USB devices may require additional support software, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. 7 External devices Using a USB device A USB port connects an optional external device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse...
... USB devices may require additional support software, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. 7 External devices Using a USB device A USB port connects an optional external device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse...
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... inserting an ExpressCard. The ExpressCard slot may contain a protective insert. Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is in on the insert (1) to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your device. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the standard specifications of the slot (2). Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION...
... inserting an ExpressCard. The ExpressCard slot may contain a protective insert. Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is in on the insert (1) to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your device. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the standard specifications of the slot (2). Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION...
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... right of the taskbar. b. Pull the ExpressCard out of the ExpressCard in the list. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software"message is not in the operating system Copying window. 2. Click the name of the slot (2). 88 Chapter 8 External media cards Release and remove the...
... right of the taskbar. b. Pull the ExpressCard out of the ExpressCard in the list. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software"message is not in the operating system Copying window. 2. Click the name of the slot (2). 88 Chapter 8 External media cards Release and remove the...
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... that provides software for your computer. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Access the page on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS ...follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. To use Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. Follow the on or restarting the ...
... that provides software for your computer. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Access the page on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS ...follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. To use Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. Follow the on or restarting the ...
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... your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Proceed to install. 7. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your country or region. 2. Updating programs and drivers 119 Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a...specific product from the models listed. 4. To do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to step 6. 3. If prompted to do this...
... your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Proceed to install. 7. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your country or region. 2. Updating programs and drivers 119 Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a...specific product from the models listed. 4. To do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to step 6. 3. If prompted to do this...
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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