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...system failure: ● Creating a set of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Windows 7 To protect your information, back up your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery..., you experience system failure or instability. To check for safeguarding your most current backup. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as possible after software setup. CAUTION: In the event of system failure, you can recover your...
...system failure: ● Creating a set of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Windows 7 To protect your information, back up your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery..., you experience system failure or instability. To check for safeguarding your most current backup. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as possible after software setup. CAUTION: In the event of system failure, you can recover your...
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... burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 57 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 58 A device driver must be reinstalled 58 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 59 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 59 5 Power management Setting power options ...60 Using power-saving states 60 Initiating and...
... burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 57 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 58 A device driver must be reinstalled 58 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 59 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 59 5 Power management Setting power options ...60 Using power-saving states 60 Initiating and...
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9 Security Protecting the computer ...88 Using passwords ...88 Setting passwords in Windows 89 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 89 Administrator password 90 Managing an administrator password 90 Entering an administrator password 90 Power-on password 90 ... Updating the BIOS ...101 Determining the BIOS version 101 Downloading a BIOS update 102 Updating programs and drivers ...103 12 Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...105 Backing up your information ...106 Using Windows Backup and Restore 107 Using system restore points 108 When to create restore points 108 Create a system...
9 Security Protecting the computer ...88 Using passwords ...88 Setting passwords in Windows 89 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 89 Administrator password 90 Managing an administrator password 90 Entering an administrator password 90 Power-on password 90 ... Updating the BIOS ...101 Determining the BIOS version 101 Downloading a BIOS update 102 Updating programs and drivers ...103 12 Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...105 Backing up your information ...106 Using Windows Backup and Restore 107 Using system restore points 108 When to create restore points 108 Create a system...
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...one wireless device is on. If the wireless light is on (white), at least one or more network drivers are connected to a wired network. Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are enabled at the...light is amber, all wireless network devices are disabled by the wireless action key (f12) or HP Wireless Assistant). Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). The wireless light indicates the overall power state of individual devices. Wired network...
...one wireless device is on. If the wireless light is on (white), at least one or more network drivers are connected to a wired network. Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are enabled at the...light is amber, all wireless network devices are disabled by the wireless action key (f12) or HP Wireless Assistant). Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). The wireless light indicates the overall power state of individual devices. Wired network...
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...of your computer. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for all adapters. 4. You may be sure that the integrated ... properly installed. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. Use ...
...of your computer. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for all adapters. 4. You may be sure that the integrated ... properly installed. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. Use ...
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... icon is not displayed in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is protected by security. The SSID and network key are prompted for your computer from the HP Web site at a public Internet chat room, contact the network administrator to obtain the codes...● If there is no network icon in the notification area, follow these steps: 1. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for a network key or a name (SSID) when connecting to a WLAN, the network is...
... icon is not displayed in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is protected by security. The SSID and network key are prompted for your computer from the HP Web site at a public Internet chat room, contact the network administrator to obtain the codes...● If there is no network icon in the notification area, follow these steps: 1. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for a network key or a name (SSID) when connecting to a WLAN, the network is...
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... Play music using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Click Sound. 4. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Save the file to your computer, follow ... or receive FM radio signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. 36 Chapter 4 Multimedia Checking your audio functions To check...
... Play music using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Click Sound. 4. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Save the file to your computer, follow ... or receive FM radio signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. 36 Chapter 4 Multimedia Checking your audio functions To check...
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...discs 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. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform...optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to see if the device is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Troubleshooting 55...
...discs 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. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform...optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to see if the device is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Troubleshooting 55...
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.... 3. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the computer, and...
.... 3. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the computer, and...
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... computer model number in the search box, and then press enter. 3. Troubleshooting 59 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click Install now to install. 7. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Follow the on your computer. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. If prompted to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 2. Click the option...
... computer model number in the search box, and then press enter. 3. Troubleshooting 59 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click Install now to install. 7. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Follow the on your computer. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. If prompted to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 2. Click the option...
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... the models listed. 4. NOTE: In some cases, you may be able to install the updated driver. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, and then press enter. ... 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 open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers 103 Click your computer. When the list of the device.
... the models listed. 4. NOTE: In some cases, you may be able to install the updated driver. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, and then press enter. ... 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 open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers 103 Click your computer. When the list of the device.
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... discs to maintain a reasonably current backup. NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have been... included for safeguarding your information and restoring it in the window. 104 Chapter 12 Backup and recovery HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. This feature helps you create recovery discs immediately after ...
... discs to maintain a reasonably current backup. NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have been... included for safeguarding your information and restoring it in the window. 104 Chapter 12 Backup and recovery HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. This feature helps you create recovery discs immediately after ...
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...32, 33 volume up 32, 33 administrator password creating 90 entering 90 managing 90 airport security devices 73 antennas 10 applications key, Windows 5 audio devices, connecting external 36 audio features 36 audio functions, checking 36 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 33 audio-... 70 copyright warning 46 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 67 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 35 D device drivers HP drivers 59 Windows drivers 59 Diagnostics menu 99 digital card defined 82 inserting 82 removing 83 stopping 83 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8 Digital Media ...
...32, 33 volume up 32, 33 administrator password creating 90 entering 90 managing 90 airport security devices 73 antennas 10 applications key, Windows 5 audio devices, connecting external 36 audio features 36 audio functions, checking 36 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 33 audio-... 70 copyright warning 46 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 67 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 35 D device drivers HP drivers 59 Windows drivers 59 Diagnostics menu 99 digital card defined 82 inserting 82 removing 83 stopping 83 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8 Digital Media ...
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... 41 optical drive identifying 7 removing 49 using 40 optical drive light, identifying 7 P passwords administrator 90 power-on 90 set in Setup Utility 89 set in Windows 89 performing a recovery 109 ports external monitor 8, 37 HDMI 8, 38 USB 7, 8, 80 power connecting 63 conserving 70 power button, identifying 4 power connector,... approval label 12 wireless certification labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 57 disc play 56 DVD movie play 57 external display 57 HP device drivers 59 optical disc tray 54 optical drive detection 55 Windows device drivers 59 turning off the computer 71 112 Index
... 41 optical drive identifying 7 removing 49 using 40 optical drive light, identifying 7 P passwords administrator 90 power-on 90 set in Setup Utility 89 set in Windows 89 performing a recovery 109 ports external monitor 8, 37 HDMI 8, 38 USB 7, 8, 80 power connecting 63 conserving 70 power button, identifying 4 power connector,... approval label 12 wireless certification labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 57 disc play 56 DVD movie play 57 external display 57 HP device drivers 59 optical disc tray 54 optical drive detection 55 Windows device drivers 59 turning off the computer 71 112 Index