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... of a recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. Therefore, HP recommends that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these...models only) on a regular basis to restore your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Windows 7 To protect your information, back up your information regularly to protect your computer. For details, refer to an earlier state. ●...
... of a recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. Therefore, HP recommends that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these...models only) on a regular basis to restore your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Windows 7 To protect your information, back up your information regularly to protect your computer. For details, refer to an earlier state. ●...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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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...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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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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...the location of the wireless light and the wireless action key (f12) on . Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are enabled at the factory, ...wireless devices simultaneously. Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). If the wireless light is on (white) when you can be controlled through HP Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Individual ...
...the location of the wireless light and the wireless action key (f12) on . Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are enabled at the factory, ...wireless devices simultaneously. Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). If the wireless light is on (white) when you can be controlled through HP Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Individual ...
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... to diagnose and repair a computer that does not connect to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. The listing for more information on the side of possible solutions to use. Before working your computer. Cannot connect...
... to diagnose and repair a computer that does not connect to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. The listing for more information on the side of possible solutions to use. Before working your computer. Cannot connect...
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...'s Web site for the latest software. Some networks change the corresponding code in your computer accordingly. Cannot connect to a preferred wireless network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network icon in the notification area, at the far right of...Current network security codes are alphanumeric codes that you wish to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your country or region. 3. The SSID and network key are unavailable If you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Select Start > Control ...
...'s Web site for the latest software. Some networks change the corresponding code in your computer accordingly. Cannot connect to a preferred wireless network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network icon in the notification area, at the far right of...Current network security codes are alphanumeric codes that you wish to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your country or region. 3. The SSID and network key are unavailable If you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Select Start > Control ...
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...Recording and speak into the microphone. Save the file to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. For additional safety information, refer to your computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Sound. 4. You... should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. 36 Chapter 4 Multimedia Checking your computer speakers and/or connected external ...
...Recording and speak into the microphone. Save the file to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. For additional safety information, refer to your computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Sound. 4. You... should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. 36 Chapter 4 Multimedia Checking your computer speakers and/or connected external ...
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... 55 In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ●...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 show all of the installed drives. 4. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from ...
... 55 In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ●...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 show all of the installed drives. 4. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from ...
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....hp.com. Then in the following sections. 58 Chapter 4 Multimedia Repeat for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the computer, and is also available from the optical drive. 2. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any other drivers... to uninstall and then reinstall (for any devices requiring drivers. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. CyberLink PowerDVD 8 is installed on ). 4. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD 8 to update your drivers using the procedures in the System area, click Device ...
....hp.com. Then in the following sections. 58 Chapter 4 Multimedia Repeat for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the computer, and is also available from the optical drive. 2. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any other drivers... to uninstall and then reinstall (for any devices requiring drivers. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. CyberLink PowerDVD 8 is installed on ). 4. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD 8 to update your drivers using the procedures in the System area, click Device ...
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...Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. Click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set up Windows Update, you will...have not previously set to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. NOTE: If you can check for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Troubleshooting 59 After the file is...
...Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. Click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set up Windows Update, you will...have not previously set to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. NOTE: If you can check for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Troubleshooting 59 After the file is...
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... navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Web browser, go to install. 7. If prompted to download the driver and install it later. NOTE: In some cases, you may be able to do this, click... Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to your computer. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your ...
... navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Web browser, go to install. 7. If prompted to download the driver and install it later. NOTE: In some cases, you may be able to do this, click... Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to your computer. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your ...
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...Recovery discs are designed to factory settings in the window. 104 Chapter 12 Backup and recovery With Recovery ...system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you experience system...and recovery Recovery after software setup. As you add new software and data files, you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This ...
...Recovery discs are designed to factory settings in the window. 104 Chapter 12 Backup and recovery With Recovery ...system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you experience system...and recovery Recovery after software setup. As you add new software and data files, you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This ...
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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