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... this section. Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Opens the Intel Graphics window. Icon Name Norton Internet Security Synaptics Pointing Devices Description Displays the status of your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5 Chapter 2: Windows desktop Identifying the Windows desktop features The Windows desktop is where you turn on your...
... this section. Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Opens the Intel Graphics window. Icon Name Norton Internet Security Synaptics Pointing Devices Description Displays the status of your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook Essentials 5 Chapter 2: Windows desktop Identifying the Windows desktop features The Windows desktop is where you turn on your...
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... Internet Security 7 O operating environment specifications 25 operating system, Windows 7 1 overheating, computer 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...off the 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
... Internet Security 7 O operating environment specifications 25 operating system, Windows 7 1 overheating, computer 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...off the 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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... reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you create. Windows 7 To protect your information, back up your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are ... most current backup. Use these discs to "Downloading and extracting the Disaster Recovery utility" later in the window. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as possible after software setup. 7 Backup and recovery Recovery after a system ...
... reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you create. Windows 7 To protect your information, back up your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are ... most current backup. Use these discs to "Downloading and extracting the Disaster Recovery utility" later in the window. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as possible after software setup. 7 Backup and recovery Recovery after a system ...
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... burning a disc does not begin, or 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...
... burning a disc does not begin, or 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...
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9 Security ...87 Protecting the computer ...87 Using passwords ...87 Setting passwords in Windows 88 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 88 Administrator password 89 Managing an administrator password 89 Entering an administrator password 89 Power-on password...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 107 When to create restore points 107 Create a...
9 Security ...87 Protecting the computer ...87 Using passwords ...87 Setting passwords in Windows 88 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 88 Administrator password 89 Managing an administrator password 89 Entering an administrator password 89 Power-on password...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 107 When to create restore points 107 Create a...
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.... Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are disabled by the wireless action key (f12) or HP Wireless Assistant). The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your computer are...one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all of the wireless devices are on the computer. Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on ...
.... Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are disabled by the wireless action key (f12) or HP Wireless Assistant). The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your computer are...one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all of the wireless devices are on the computer. Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on ...
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.... 3. If no WLAN device is listed, either your network connection problem, be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. The listing for a WLAN device may be sure... to use. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for all adapters. 4. Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of the original computer package, you want...
.... 3. If no WLAN device is listed, either your network connection problem, be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. The listing for a WLAN device may be sure... to use. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for all adapters. 4. Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of the original computer package, you want...
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...icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is protected by security. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult... device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow these steps: 1. Click the option for your computer from the HP Web site at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your computer ...
...icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is protected by security. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult... device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow these steps: 1. Click the option for your computer from the HP Web site at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your computer ...
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... and Sound. 3. Click Sound. 4. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Save the file to the information provided with instant... the computer.) ● Be sure to use the device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Audio 35 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 ...
... and Sound. 3. Click Sound. 4. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Save the file to the information provided with instant... the computer.) ● Be sure to use the device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Audio 35 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 ...
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... ● Scan for this device. 54 Chapter 4 Multimedia 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. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any 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. Right-click the optical device listing to see if the device is listed ...
... ● Scan for this device. 54 Chapter 4 Multimedia 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. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any 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. Right-click the optical device listing to see if the device is listed ...
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... then continue with the restart. 6. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the computer, and is ...drivers. Try running your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. Then in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD 8 to update your program again. A DVD playing in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Repeat for hardware changes. Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp...
... then continue with the restart. 6. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the computer, and is ...drivers. Try running your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. Then in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD 8 to update your program again. A DVD playing in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Repeat for hardware changes. Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp...
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.... After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Web browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. If prompted to install. 7. This feature can obtain the...
.... After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Web browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. If prompted to install. 7. This feature can obtain the...
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...to save the file to install. 7. Open your Web browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Select your country or region. 2. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. Click Install now to download the... driver and install it later. Click your hard drive. When the list of the device. 102...
...to save the file to install. 7. Open your Web browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Select your country or region. 2. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. Click Install now to download the... driver and install it later. Click your hard drive. When the list of the device. 102...
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...9679; Creating a set of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for safeguarding your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to your information... and restoring it in the window. 103 Recovery discs are designed to recover your most current backup. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full ...
...9679; Creating a set of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for safeguarding your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to your information... and restoring it in the window. 103 Recovery discs are designed to recover your most current backup. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full ...
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...31, 32 volume up 31, 32 administrator password creating 89 entering 89 managing 89 airport security devices 72 antennas 10 applications key, Windows 5 audio devices, connecting external 35 audio features 35 audio functions, checking 35 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 31 audio-... 69 copyright warning 45 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 66 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 34 D device drivers HP drivers 58 Windows drivers 58 Diagnostics menu 98 digital card defined 81 inserting 81 removing 82 stopping 82 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8 Digital Media ...
...31, 32 volume up 31, 32 administrator password creating 89 entering 89 managing 89 airport security devices 72 antennas 10 applications key, Windows 5 audio devices, connecting external 35 audio features 35 audio functions, checking 35 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 31 audio-... 69 copyright warning 45 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 66 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 34 D device drivers HP drivers 58 Windows drivers 58 Diagnostics menu 98 digital card defined 81 inserting 81 removing 82 stopping 82 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8 Digital Media ...
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... drive identifying 7 removing 48 using 39 optical drive light, identifying 7 P passwords administrator 89 power-on 89 set in Setup Utility 88 set in Windows 88 performing a recovery 108 ports external monitor 8, 36 HDMI 8, 37 USB 7, 8, 79 power connecting 62 conserving 69 power button, identifying 4 power...certification labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 56 disc play 55 DVD movie play 56 external display 56 HP device drivers 58 optical disc tray 53 optical drive detection 54 Windows device drivers 58 turning off the computer 70 U unresponsive system 70 USB cable, connecting 79 USB devices ...
... drive identifying 7 removing 48 using 39 optical drive light, identifying 7 P passwords administrator 89 power-on 89 set in Setup Utility 88 set in Windows 88 performing a recovery 108 ports external monitor 8, 36 HDMI 8, 37 USB 7, 8, 79 power connecting 62 conserving 69 power button, identifying 4 power...certification labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 56 disc play 55 DVD movie play 56 external display 56 HP device drivers 58 optical disc tray 53 optical drive detection 54 Windows device drivers 58 turning off the computer 70 U unresponsive system 70 USB cable, connecting 79 USB devices ...