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...the computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to an earlier state. ■ Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from the HP website. DVDs and BDs have a partition. HP recommends creating recovery discs immediately after software ... Disk Drives section of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. Note the following tasks for the presence of the window. If you use an optional external optical drive (purchased separately) to recover your operating system and software. If the partition is ...
...the computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to an earlier state. ■ Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from the HP website. DVDs and BDs have a partition. HP recommends creating recovery discs immediately after software ... Disk Drives section of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. Note the following tasks for the presence of the window. If you use an optional external optical drive (purchased separately) to recover your operating system and software. If the partition is ...
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...Recovery Manager in either the Start button or the f11key. Follow the on -screen instructions. HP recommends using Recovery Manager. ✎ Recovery Manager recovers only software that do not have ...a partition. Try these discs to recover your operating system and software. ✎ Windows has its factory condition. Use these features before using Recovery Manager to repair or restore the... allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the disc provided...
...Recovery Manager in either the Start button or the f11key. Follow the on -screen instructions. HP recommends using Recovery Manager. ✎ Recovery Manager recovers only software that do not have ...a partition. Try these discs to recover your operating system and software. ✎ Windows has its factory condition. Use these features before using Recovery Manager to repair or restore the... allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the disc provided...
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...does not begin, or it stops 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...
...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...does not begin, or it stops 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...
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... Adding or replacing a memory module 9 Security Protecting the computer ...89 Using passwords ...90 Setting passwords in Windows 90 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 90 Administrator password 91 Managing an administrator password 91 Entering an administrator password ...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 ix
... Adding or replacing a memory module 9 Security Protecting the computer ...89 Using passwords ...90 Setting passwords in Windows 90 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 90 Administrator password 91 Managing an administrator password 91 Entering an administrator password ...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 ix
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Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more wireless devices, and a wireless light. Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in Windows Control Panel). If the wireless light is white, at least one or more network devices are ...devices on your wireless devices, not the status of the wireless devices simultaneously. Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all of the wireless devices are...
Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more wireless devices, and a wireless light. Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in Windows Control Panel). If the wireless light is white, at least one or more network devices are ...devices on your wireless devices, not the status of the wireless devices simultaneously. Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all of the wireless devices are...
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... 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 wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is ...Some possible causes for the WLAN device is not properly installed. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you want to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. NOTE: Wireless networking devices ...
... 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 wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is ...Some possible causes for the WLAN device is not properly installed. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you want to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. NOTE: Wireless networking devices ...
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... as a network in an office or at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your network device and attempts to reconnect to repair. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the notification... area after you wish to one of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then enter your computer, follow the on a regular basis to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The driver must be displayed. Open your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for ...
... as a network in an office or at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your network device and attempts to reconnect to repair. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the notification... area after you wish to one of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then enter your computer, follow the on a regular basis to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The driver must be displayed. Open your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for ...
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... the record functions of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on your computer. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD, and then play back the sound. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start... the audio settings on the computer. ● Be sure that use a variety of background noise. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Save the file to create presentations. ● Connect external video devices. 40 Chapter 4 Multimedia Select Start...
... the record functions of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on your computer. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD, and then play back the sound. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start... the audio settings on the computer. ● Be sure that use a variety of background noise. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Save the file to create presentations. ● Connect external video devices. 40 Chapter 4 Multimedia Select Start...
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...disc to your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that all other drivers you are turned on page 65). ● Be sure that you want to switch between the two displays. 2. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of burning a disc does not ...a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Configure the monitor settings to Start > Help and Support. A DVD playing in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Right-click the device listing...
...disc to your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that all other drivers you are turned on page 65). ● Be sure that you want to switch between the two displays. 2. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of burning a disc does not ...a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Configure the monitor settings to Start > Help and Support. A DVD playing in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Right-click the device listing...
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... double-click the file to download the driver and install it later. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click the option for hardware changes. or - Click your country or region. 2. Open your Internet browser, go to save all open a window containing additional information. 6. Proceed to install the updated driver. When the list of the device...
... double-click the file to download the driver and install it later. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click the option for hardware changes. or - Click your country or region. 2. Open your Internet browser, go to save all open a window containing additional information. 6. Proceed to install the updated driver. When the list of the device...
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NOTE: If you have not previously set to enter settings before you will be set up Windows Update, you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 2. This feature can be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. To use Windows Update: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: If you have not previously set to enter settings before you will be set up Windows Update, you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 2. This feature can be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. 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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...download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to step 6. 3. Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. When the list of the device. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on...your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your computer. or - To do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, ...
...download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to step 6. 3. Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. When the list of the device. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on...your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your computer. or - To do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, ...
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...window. 104 Appendix C Backup and recovery Recovery discs have a recovery partition. Tools provided by restoring the computer to maintain a reasonably current backup. Use these discs to factory settings in case of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. If the partition is present, an HP ...Recovery drive is as complete as your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery...
...window. 104 Appendix C Backup and recovery Recovery discs have a recovery partition. Tools provided by restoring the computer to maintain a reasonably current backup. Use these discs to factory settings in case of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. If the partition is present, an HP ...Recovery drive is as complete as your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery...
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...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 ... (microphone) 35 audio-out (headphone) 35 RJ-11 (modem) 6 RJ-45 (network) 7 K keys action 5 esc 5 fn 5 Windows applications 5 Windows logo 5 L labels Bluetooth 12 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 12 modem approval 12 service tag 12 wireless certification 12 WLAN 12 LAN Power Saving 99...
...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 ... (microphone) 35 audio-out (headphone) 35 RJ-11 (modem) 6 RJ-45 (network) 7 K keys action 5 esc 5 fn 5 Windows applications 5 Windows logo 5 L labels Bluetooth 12 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 12 modem approval 12 service tag 12 wireless certification 12 WLAN 12 LAN Power Saving 99...
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...66 removing 71 optical drive using 43 optical drive light, identifying 6 P passwords administrator 91 power-on 92 set in Setup Utility 90 set in Windows 90 performing a recovery 109 pointing devices setting preferences 31 ports external monitor 7 HDMI 7, 41 USB 6, 7, 82 power connecting 50 conserving 59 ...Key 12 product name and number, computer 12 programs, updating 103 public WLAN connection 18 R readable media 45 recovering a program or driver 104 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 109 recovering from the recovery discs 109 recovery discs 104, 105 Recovery Manager 104, 109 ...
...66 removing 71 optical drive using 43 optical drive light, identifying 6 P passwords administrator 91 power-on 92 set in Setup Utility 90 set in Windows 90 performing a recovery 109 pointing devices setting preferences 31 ports external monitor 7 HDMI 7, 41 USB 6, 7, 82 power connecting 50 conserving 59 ...Key 12 product name and number, computer 12 programs, updating 103 public WLAN connection 18 R readable media 45 recovering a program or driver 104 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 109 recovering from the recovery discs 109 recovery discs 104, 105 Recovery Manager 104, 109 ...
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... labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 73 disc play 72 drive and device driver problems 71 DVD movie play 72 external display 73 HP device drivers 74 modem 26 optical disc tray 71 Windows device drivers 75 wireless connection problems 20 turning off the computer 61 U unresponsive system...up action key 35 volume, adjusting 36 W webcam adjusting properties 44 tips 43 using 43 webcam light 35 Windows applications key, identifying 5 Windows logo key, identifying 5 Windows, passwords set in 90 wireless action key locating 14 using 14 wireless antennas 9 Wireless Assistant software 14, 15...
... labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 73 disc play 72 drive and device driver problems 71 DVD movie play 72 external display 73 HP device drivers 74 modem 26 optical disc tray 71 Windows device drivers 75 wireless connection problems 20 turning off the computer 61 U unresponsive system...up action key 35 volume, adjusting 36 W webcam adjusting properties 44 tips 43 using 43 webcam light 35 Windows applications key, identifying 5 Windows logo key, identifying 5 Windows, passwords set in 90 wireless action key locating 14 using 14 wireless antennas 9 Wireless Assistant software 14, 15...