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.... Contacting Compaq You can contact Compaq technical support by telephone. See the Compaq Web site at http://www.compaq.com/support. Find original product drivers, latest updates and software fixes, warranty information, and product documentation. Find updated service and support information. Open an online service event with a Compaq...
.... Contacting Compaq You can contact Compaq technical support by telephone. See the Compaq Web site at http://www.compaq.com/support. Find original product drivers, latest updates and software fixes, warranty information, and product documentation. Find updated service and support information. Open an online service event with a Compaq...
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... and services are available on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. As part of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Click: Start > Help and Support > User Guides ...Services for more user guides? The information contained herein is committed to receive e-mail alert notifications. Windows Users Looking for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on your computer hard drive in the express warranty statements accompanying such ...
... and services are available on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. As part of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Click: Start > Help and Support > User Guides ...Services for more user guides? The information contained herein is committed to receive e-mail alert notifications. Windows Users Looking for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on your computer hard drive in the express warranty statements accompanying such ...
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... Identifying the Windows desktop features The Windows desktop is where you start programs, and the Start menu. ✎ The desktop of your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5 Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Opens the Intel Graphics window.
... Identifying the Windows desktop features The Windows desktop is where you start programs, and the Start menu. ✎ The desktop of your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5 Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Opens the Intel Graphics window.
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...disc into your optical drive. 2. Some updates may have been released since the computer left the factory. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer or provider. Locating and installing software Software on the manufacturer's Web site. To access links for updating installed... updates provide security enhancements. This software cannot be provided with the computer may affect the way the computer responds to Help and Support. 14 Notebook Essentials When the installation wizard opens, follow these steps: 1.
...disc into your optical drive. 2. Some updates may have been released since the computer left the factory. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer or provider. Locating and installing software Software on the manufacturer's Web site. To access links for updating installed... updates provide security enhancements. This software cannot be provided with the computer may affect the way the computer responds to Help and Support. 14 Notebook Essentials When the installation wizard opens, follow these steps: 1.
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Notebook Essentials 19 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting An external device is not working as expected: ■ Turn on the device according to the manufacturer's instructions. ■ Be sure ..., is on . ■ Be sure that the wireless router or access point is properly connected to the cable or DSL modem, and that the correct drivers are on (white). If the wireless light is amber, press the wireless action key (f12) to turn the power off and then back on. ✎...
Notebook Essentials 19 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting An external device is not working as expected: ■ Turn on the device according to the manufacturer's instructions. ■ Be sure ..., is on . ■ Be sure that the wireless router or access point is properly connected to the cable or DSL modem, and that the correct drivers are on (white). If the wireless light is amber, press the wireless action key (f12) to turn the power off and then back on. ✎...
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...quality DVD+R, DVD-R, or CD-R discs. Click Start, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Disc Creation. 2. Notebook Essentials 21 Follow the on-screen instructions. The next time you open Recovery Manager, you have a much higher storage capacity than CDs. ... discs ■ Backing up your information ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your system to its original factory ...
...quality DVD+R, DVD-R, or CD-R discs. Click Start, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Disc Creation. 2. Notebook Essentials 21 Follow the on-screen instructions. The next time you open Recovery Manager, you have a much higher storage capacity than CDs. ... discs ■ Backing up your information ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your system to its original factory ...
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... 18 P performing a recovery 24 posture 8 power cord 8 power options 17 power specifications 25 power surges 8 power, turning on computer 17 privacy, protecting 8 R recovering a program or driver 21 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 25 recovering from the recovery discs 24 recovery discs 7, 21 Recovery Manager 24 recovery, system 21, 24 regulatory... computer 15 U unresponsive computer, troubleshooting 18 user guides 1 using system restore 23 V vents 18 vents, precautions 9, 18 viruses 7 W Windows 7 1 Windows Backup and Restore 23 30 Notebook Essentials
... 18 P performing a recovery 24 posture 8 power cord 8 power options 17 power specifications 25 power surges 8 power, turning on computer 17 privacy, protecting 8 R recovering a program or driver 21 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 25 recovering from the recovery discs 24 recovery discs 7, 21 Recovery Manager 24 recovery, system 21, 24 regulatory... computer 15 U unresponsive computer, troubleshooting 18 user guides 1 using system restore 23 V vents 18 vents, precautions 9, 18 viruses 7 W Windows 7 1 Windows Backup and Restore 23 30 Notebook Essentials
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...) on a regular basis to "Downloading and extracting the Disaster Recovery utility" later in this section. 102 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery Therefore, HP recommends that do not have a partition. For details, refer to maintain a reasonably current backup. 7 Backup and recovery Recovery after a system ...your information and restoring it to help you cannot use the backup files to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to a USB flash drive as soon as your most current backup. System restore...
...) on a regular basis to "Downloading and extracting the Disaster Recovery utility" later in this section. 102 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery Therefore, HP recommends that do not have a partition. For details, refer to maintain a reasonably current backup. 7 Backup and recovery Recovery after a system ...your information and restoring it to help you cannot use the backup files to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to a USB flash drive as soon as your most current backup. System restore...
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...(start up) your computer. Personal files must be restored from copies. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. You can restore your files and folders. To protect your information, back up all personal... section to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet, included with the computer. 108 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. Linux backup and recovery Use the instructions in this section if SUSE Linux SLED 11 is...
...(start up) your computer. Personal files must be restored from copies. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. You can restore your files and folders. To protect your information, back up all personal... section to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet, included with the computer. 108 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. Linux backup and recovery Use the instructions in this section if SUSE Linux SLED 11 is...
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... 6 memory module 3 microphone 4 modem module 5 operating system 6 optical drives 4 pointing devices 6 ports 5 power requirements 6 processors 1 product name 1 security 6 serviceability 6 wireless 5 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 102 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 107 recovering from the recovery discs 107 recovery discs 102, 103 Recovery Manager 102, 107 recovery partition 102...
... 6 memory module 3 microphone 4 modem module 5 operating system 6 optical drives 4 pointing devices 6 ports 5 power requirements 6 processors 1 product name 1 security 6 serviceability 6 wireless 5 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 102 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 107 recovering from the recovery discs 107 recovery discs 102, 103 Recovery Manager 102, 107 recovery partition 102...
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... it stops before completion 56 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 57 A device driver must be reinstalled 57 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 58 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 58 5 Power management ...59 Setting power options ...59 Using power-saving states 59 Initiating and exiting Sleep 59...
... it stops before completion 56 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 57 A device driver must be reinstalled 57 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 58 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 58 5 Power management ...59 Setting power options ...59 Using power-saving states 59 Initiating and exiting Sleep 59...
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... menu 98 Diagnostics menu ...98 11 Software updates ...99 Updating the BIOS ...100 Determining the BIOS version 100 Downloading a BIOS update 101 Updating programs and drivers ...102 12 Backup and recovery ...103 Creating recovery discs ...104 Backing up your information ...105 Using Windows Backup and Restore 106 Using system restore points...
... menu 98 Diagnostics menu ...98 11 Software updates ...99 Updating the BIOS ...100 Determining the BIOS version 100 Downloading a BIOS update 101 Updating programs and drivers ...102 12 Backup and recovery ...103 Creating recovery discs ...104 Backing up your information ...105 Using Windows Backup and Restore 106 Using system restore points...
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... installed, but no network devices are connected (or all wireless devices are off the wireless devices simultaneously. Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are connected to a wired network. Because the wireless devices are...
... installed, but no network devices are connected (or all wireless devices are off the wireless devices simultaneously. Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are connected to a wired network. Because the wireless devices are...
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...Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Use the procedures in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that does not connect to the ...network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. Identify the WLAN device from other devices...
...Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Use the procedures in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that does not connect to the ...network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. Identify the WLAN device from other devices...
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...or corrupted. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are alphanumeric codes that you wish to do so. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for your Web browser and go...Some networks change the corresponding code in the search box. 4. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Select 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...
...or corrupted. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are alphanumeric codes that you wish to do so. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for your Web browser and go...Some networks change the corresponding code in the search box. 4. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Select 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...
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For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the ...a variety of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. To...
For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the ...a variety of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. To...
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Remove the optical drive from the optical drive. 8. Optical drive 49 Remove the security screw from the optical drive bay. NOTE: A screw driver may be necessary to loosen the bracket holding the optical drive after the security screw is removed. 9.
Remove the optical drive from the optical drive. 8. Optical drive 49 Remove the security screw from the optical drive bay. NOTE: A screw driver may be necessary to loosen the bracket holding the optical drive after the security screw is removed. 9.
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...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. 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 ● Scan for this device. 54 Chapter 4 Multimedia Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Then ...
...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. 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 ● Scan for this device. 54 Chapter 4 Multimedia Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Then ...
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... not appear on a blank area of the desktop: 1. See the section "Selecting the right disc", for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this setting is not visible on a blank area of burning a disc does not begin, or it...
... not appear on a blank area of the desktop: 1. See the section "Selecting the right disc", for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this setting is not visible on a blank area of burning a disc does not begin, or it...
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...want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Remove any other drivers you want to uninstall and then reinstall (for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then ...click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Then in...
...want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Remove any other drivers you want to uninstall and then reinstall (for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then ...click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Then in...