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... warranty period for the computer. Component 1 Product name 2 Serial number (s/n) 3 Part number/Product number (p/n) 4 Warranty period 5 Model description Description The name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. The duration of the computer.
... warranty period for the computer. Component 1 Product name 2 Serial number (s/n) 3 Part number/Product number (p/n) 4 Warranty period 5 Model description Description The name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. The duration of the computer.
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... the computer. An alphanumeric identifier that must be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing the computer. The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. An alphanumeric identifier used to determine what components and parts are as many as 62 screws, in 5 different sizes, that...
... the computer. An alphanumeric identifier that must be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing the computer. The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. An alphanumeric identifier used to determine what components and parts are as many as 62 screws, in 5 different sizes, that...
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... optical drive: 1. Grasp the bezel and slide the optical drive 2 out of the computer. 4-14 Maintenance and Service Guide Innsert a thin tool, such as a screw driver 1, into the release access slot in the hard drive bay. (The disc tray is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut...
... optical drive: 1. Grasp the bezel and slide the optical drive 2 out of the computer. 4-14 Maintenance and Service Guide Innsert a thin tool, such as a screw driver 1, into the release access slot in the hard drive bay. (The disc tray is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut...
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.... Maintenance and Service Guide 7-1 To check for the computer from the HP website. Creating recovery discs HP recommends creating recovery discs to an earlier state. ■ Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Handle these discs to create recovery discs, ... computer must be connected to its original factory state if you experience system failure or instability. As you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). 7 Backup and recovery Recovery...
.... Maintenance and Service Guide 7-1 To check for the computer from the HP website. Creating recovery discs HP recommends creating recovery discs to an earlier state. ■ Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Handle these discs to create recovery discs, ... computer must be connected to its original factory state if you experience system failure or instability. As you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). 7 Backup and recovery Recovery...
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...system failure or instability. Then select Recovery Manager. Use these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. To restore the system from the recovery discs: 1. Click Advanced Options. 3. If that you might not have... from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 7-4 Maintenance and Service Guide If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is the case, recovery discs have been included for the presence of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. Click System ...
...system failure or instability. Then select Recovery Manager. Use these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. To restore the system from the recovery discs: 1. Click Advanced Options. 3. If that you might not have... from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. 7-4 Maintenance and Service Guide If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is the case, recovery discs have been included for the presence of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. Click System ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... a CD, DVD, or BD 69 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD 70 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 71 Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 71 The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 71 A disc does not play automatically 72 A DVD ... before completion 73 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 73 A device driver must be reinstalled 73 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 74 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 75 Using external drives ...76 Improving hard drive performance ...77 Using Disk Defragmenter 77 Using Disk Cleanup ...
... a CD, DVD, or BD 69 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD 70 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 71 Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 71 The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 71 A disc does not play automatically 72 A DVD ... before completion 73 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 73 A device driver must be reinstalled 73 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 74 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 75 Using external drives ...76 Improving hard drive performance ...77 Using Disk Defragmenter 77 Using Disk Cleanup ...
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... Configuration menu 99 Diagnostics menu ...99 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...101 Determining the BIOS version 101 Downloading a BIOS update 102 Updating programs and drivers ...103 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...105 Backing up your information ...106 Using Windows Backup and Restore 107 Using system restore points 108...
... Configuration menu 99 Diagnostics menu ...99 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...101 Determining the BIOS version 101 Downloading a BIOS update 102 Updating programs and drivers ...103 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...105 Backing up your information ...106 Using Windows Backup and Restore 107 Using system restore points 108...
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...You can control the wireless devices in Windows Control Panel). Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all wireless network devices are turned off by the wireless ...action key [f12] or HP Wireless Assistant). Because the wireless devices are enabled at the factory, so the wireless light is on...
...You can control the wireless devices in Windows Control Panel). Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all wireless network devices are turned off by the wireless ...action key [f12] or HP Wireless Assistant). Because the wireless devices are enabled at the factory, so the wireless light is on...
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... software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to expand the list and show all wireless devices. Use the procedures in Help and Support...Click the arrow next to Network adapters to the Web site links provided in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. The listing for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or security...
... software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to expand the list and show all wireless devices. Use the procedures in Help and Support...Click the arrow next to Network adapters to the Web site links provided in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. The listing for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or security...
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...name (SSID) when connecting to a WLAN, the network is protected by security. Select your web browser, and then go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Current network security codes are unavailable If you are prompted for the latest software. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 Select Start >... Web site for instructions on setting up the same codes on a regular basis to improve security. Open your country or region. 3. The driver must be displayed. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. You must have the current codes to make a connection on -screen instructions...
...name (SSID) when connecting to a WLAN, the network is protected by security. Select your web browser, and then go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Current network security codes are unavailable If you are prompted for the latest software. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 Select Start >... Web site for instructions on setting up the same codes on a regular basis to improve security. Open your country or region. 3. The driver must be displayed. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. You must have the current codes to make a connection on -screen instructions...
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...on your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. To reduce the risk of background noise. Cable ..., and then play back the sound. For additional safety information, refer to the information provided with the device. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to your computer, follow these steps: 1. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Video Your computer enables you install any...
...on your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. To reduce the risk of background noise. Cable ..., and then play back the sound. For additional safety information, refer to the information provided with the device. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to your computer, follow these steps: 1. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Video Your computer enables you install any...
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...while lifting the outer edges of the disc. The optical disc tray does not open for removal of the drive. 2. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. NOTE: If the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2)...until the disc tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it stops. Press in a protective case. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 71 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. ...
...while lifting the outer edges of the disc. The optical disc tray does not open for removal of the drive. 2. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. NOTE: If the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2)...until the disc tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it stops. Press in a protective case. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 71 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. ...
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... settings to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Right-click the device listing, and then click Uninstall. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 b. The process of disc for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on any discs from the optical drive. 2. When ... trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Then in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD to delete. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. A DVD playing in the System area, click Device Manager....
... settings to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Right-click the device listing, and then click Uninstall. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 b. The process of disc for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on any discs from the optical drive. 2. When ... trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Then in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD to delete. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. A DVD playing in the System area, click Device Manager....
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...scans your country or region. 2. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any devices requiring drivers. When the list of the device. 74 Chapter 6 Drives When prompted, click ...this, click Download only to save all open a window containing additional information. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. 5. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are prompted to use your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the...
...scans your country or region. 2. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any devices requiring drivers. When the list of the device. 74 Chapter 6 Drives When prompted, click ...this, click Download only to save all open a window containing additional information. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. 5. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are prompted to use your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the...
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Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be set to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 2. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 This feature can be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. To use Windows Update: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be set to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 2. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 This feature can be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. To use Windows Update: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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...-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2.
...-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2.
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... an optional expansion product. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. The computer has a USB port which is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of...
... an optional expansion product. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. The computer has a USB port which is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of...
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Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Select your country or region. 2. After the file ...is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers 103 NOTE: In some locations you ...
Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Select your country or region. 2. After the file ...is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers 103 NOTE: In some locations you ...
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... most current backup. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: If your computer includes... in case of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. 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 feature helps you should continue...
... most current backup. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: If your computer includes... in case of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. 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 feature helps you should continue...
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..., power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 country-specific modem cable adapter 24 critical battery level 55 critical updates, software 94 CyberLink PowerDVD 38 D device drivers HP drivers 74 Windows drivers 75 Diagnostics menu 99 digital card defined 84 inserting 84 removing 85 stopping 85 digital dual array microphone, identifying 35 Digital Media Slot, identifying...
..., power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 country-specific modem cable adapter 24 critical battery level 55 critical updates, software 94 CyberLink PowerDVD 38 D device drivers HP drivers 74 Windows drivers 75 Diagnostics menu 99 digital card defined 84 inserting 84 removing 85 stopping 85 digital dual array microphone, identifying 35 Digital Media Slot, identifying...