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... a CD, DVD, or BD 71 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD 72 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 73 Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 73 A disc does not play automatically 74 A DVD ... before completion 75 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 75 A device driver must be reinstalled 75 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 76 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 77 Using external drives ...78 Improving hard drive performance ...79 Using Disk Defragmenter 79 Using Disk Cleanup ...
... a CD, DVD, or BD 71 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD 72 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 73 Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 73 A disc does not play automatically 74 A DVD ... before completion 75 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 75 A device driver must be reinstalled 75 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 76 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 77 Using external drives ...78 Improving hard drive performance ...79 Using Disk Defragmenter 79 Using Disk Cleanup ...
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... Configuration menu 101 Diagnostics menu ...101 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...103 Determining the BIOS version 103 Downloading a BIOS update 104 Updating programs and drivers ...105 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...107 Backing up your information ...108 Using Windows Backup and Restore 109 Using system restore points 110...
... Configuration menu 101 Diagnostics menu ...101 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...103 Determining the BIOS version 103 Downloading a BIOS update 104 Updating programs and drivers ...105 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...107 Backing up your information ...108 Using Windows Backup and Restore 109 Using system restore points 110...
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...one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to a wireless network. The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your computer using these features: ● The wireless action key (f12) ● HP Wireless Assistant software ... the status of the wireless devices are connected (or all of individual devices. Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are off by the wireless action key [f12] or...
...one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to a wireless network. The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your computer using these features: ● The wireless action key (f12) ● HP Wireless Assistant software ... the status of the wireless devices are connected (or all of individual devices. Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are off by the wireless action key [f12] or...
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... networking devices are installed for the WLAN device is not listed in this chapter to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for all adapters. 4. You may be prompted for your network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to diagnose and repair a computer that device...
... networking devices are installed for the WLAN device is not listed in this chapter to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for all adapters. 4. You may be prompted for your network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to diagnose and repair a computer that device...
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...missing or corrupted. Select your computer accordingly. Current network security codes are alphanumeric codes that you wish to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The driver must be displayed. You must have the current codes to make a connection on both the router and the WLAN ...the latest software. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 The SSID and network key are unavailable If you configure the WLAN, the software driver is no network icon in the notification area, follow these steps: 1. Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair...
...missing or corrupted. Select your computer accordingly. Current network security codes are alphanumeric codes that you wish to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The driver must be displayed. You must have the current codes to make a connection on both the router and the WLAN ...the latest software. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 The SSID and network key are unavailable If you configure the WLAN, the software driver is no network icon in the notification area, follow these steps: 1. Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair...
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...images with the device. For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that you to use the device. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. Click Sound. 4. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD, and then play back... button. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Connecting external audio devices WARNING!...
...images with the device. For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that you to use the device. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. Click Sound. 4. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD, and then play back... button. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Connecting external audio devices WARNING!...
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... accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it. 3. The optical disc tray does not open for removal of the drive. 2. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 NOTE: If the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it stops. Troubleshooting drive and device... driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Hold the disc by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer ...
... accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it. 3. The optical disc tray does not open for removal of the drive. 2. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 NOTE: If the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it stops. Troubleshooting drive and device... driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Hold the disc by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer ...
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..., camera, or handheld device. Configure the monitor settings to Start > Help and Support. b. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. A DVD movie is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. If both displays, the DVD image will not appear on page 67). ●...
..., camera, or handheld device. Configure the monitor settings to Start > Help and Support. b. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. A DVD movie is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. If both displays, the DVD image will not appear on page 67). ●...
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...search box, and then press enter. - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. If prompted to do this, .... 4. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for software and driver downloads, enter your computer. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your drivers using the procedures in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. To do...
...search box, and then press enter. - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. If prompted to do this, .... 4. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for software and driver downloads, enter your computer. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your drivers using the procedures in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. To do...
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NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Follow the on-screen instructions. Click Check for updates. 3. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 2. To use Windows Update: 1. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. This feature can be prompted to enter settings before you will be set to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products.
NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Follow the on-screen instructions. Click Check for updates. 3. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 2. To use Windows Update: 1. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. This feature can be prompted to enter settings before you will be set to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products.
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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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... to the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to the manufacturer's instructions. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. To add more information about device-specific software, refer to the USB port. For more USB ports...
... to the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to the manufacturer's instructions. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. To add more information about device-specific software, refer to the USB port. For more USB ports...
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... Proceed to your web browser, go to download the driver and install it later. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your computer. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, ...enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update,...
... Proceed to your web browser, go to download the driver and install it later. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your computer. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, ...enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update,...
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...Backing up your most current backup. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you with the following tasks... for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: If your computer and restore the...
...Backing up your most current backup. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you with the following tasks... for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: If your computer and restore the...
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..., power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 country-specific modem cable adapter 24 critical battery level 56 critical updates, software 96 CyberLink PowerDVD 39 D device drivers HP drivers 76 Windows drivers 77 Diagnostics menu 101 digital card defined 86 inserting 86 removing 87 stopping 87 digital dual array microphone, identifying 36 Digital Media Slot, identifying...
..., power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 country-specific modem cable adapter 24 critical battery level 56 critical updates, software 96 CyberLink PowerDVD 39 D device drivers HP drivers 76 Windows drivers 77 Diagnostics menu 101 digital card defined 86 inserting 86 removing 87 stopping 87 digital dual array microphone, identifying 36 Digital Media Slot, identifying...
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... label 12 wireless certification labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 75 disc play 74 drive and device driver problems 73 DVD movie play 74 external display 75 HP device drivers 76 modem 26 optical disc tray 73 Windows device drivers 77 wireless connection problems 20 turning off the computer 63 U unresponsive system 63 USB cable...
... label 12 wireless certification labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 75 disc play 74 drive and device driver problems 73 DVD movie play 74 external display 75 HP device drivers 76 modem 26 optical disc tray 73 Windows device drivers 77 wireless connection problems 20 turning off the computer 63 U unresponsive system 63 USB cable...