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...services. You can find them on your computer. Windows and Windows Vista are on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Sign up to change without notice. For more user guides? HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty...Packard Development Company, L.P. They are U.S. Part number: 539908-001 User Guides HP is subject to date with your computer. Click: Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on the Web. ...
...services. You can find them on your computer. Windows and Windows Vista are on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Sign up to change without notice. For more user guides? HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty...Packard Development Company, L.P. They are U.S. Part number: 539908-001 User Guides HP is subject to date with your computer. Click: Start > Help and Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on the Web. ...
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...power options 14 power specifications 23 power surges 4 power, turning on computer 13 privacy, protecting 4 R recovering a program or driver 17 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 22 recovering from the recovery discs 21 recovery discs 3, 17 Recovery Manager 21 recovery, system..., troubleshooting 14 user guides documentation 1 using system restore 20 V vents 14 vents, precautions 5, 15 viruses 3 W Windows Backup and Restore 19 Windows Connect to the Internet wizard 7 wired network connection 10 wireless Internet access 6 wireless network connection 7 wireless network problems,...
...power options 14 power specifications 23 power surges 4 power, turning on computer 13 privacy, protecting 4 R recovering a program or driver 17 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 22 recovering from the recovery discs 21 recovery discs 3, 17 Recovery Manager 21 recovery, system..., troubleshooting 14 user guides documentation 1 using system restore 20 V vents 14 vents, precautions 5, 15 viruses 3 W Windows Backup and Restore 19 Windows Connect to the Internet wizard 7 wired network connection 10 wireless Internet access 6 wireless network connection 7 wireless network problems,...
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... power during this process. ■ Only one set of the window. All these discs to an earlier state. ■ Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends creating recovery discs immediately after software setup. Tools provided by ...includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Creating recovery discs HP recommends creating recovery discs to create recovery discs, or purchase recovery ...
... power during this process. ■ Only one set of the window. All these discs to an earlier state. ■ Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends creating recovery discs immediately after software setup. Tools provided by ...includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Creating recovery discs HP recommends creating recovery discs to create recovery discs, or purchase recovery ...
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...Try these features before using Recovery Manager to recover your operating system and software. ✎ Windows has its factory condition. Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) ✎...Use these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from a ... ways: ❏ Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - HP recommends using Recovery Manager. ✎ Recovery Manager recovers only software that you have a partition...
...Try these features before using Recovery Manager to recover your operating system and software. ✎ Windows has its factory condition. Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) ✎...Use these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from a ... ways: ❏ Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. - HP recommends using Recovery Manager. ✎ Recovery Manager recovers only software that you have a partition...
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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...does not begin, or it stops 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...
...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...does not begin, or it stops 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...
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... Adding or replacing a memory module 9 Security Protecting the computer ...91 Using passwords ...92 Setting passwords in Windows 92 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 92 Administrator password 93 Managing an administrator password 93 Entering an administrator password ...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 ix
... Adding or replacing a memory module 9 Security Protecting the computer ...91 Using passwords ...92 Setting passwords in Windows 92 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 92 Administrator password 93 Managing an administrator password 93 Entering an administrator password ...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 ix
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...the computer. If the wireless light is on (white) when you can be controlled through HP Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that all network devices are connected to a ... action key (f12) on . Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in Windows Control Panel). Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to turn on the...
...the computer. If the wireless light is on (white) when you can be controlled through HP Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that all network devices are connected to a ... action key (f12) on . Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in Windows Control Panel). Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to turn on the...
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...listed 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 wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is not ...Wi-Fi, or 802.11. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for a WLAN device may add wireless networking capability to expand the list and show all...
...listed 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 wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is not ...Wi-Fi, or 802.11. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for a WLAN device may add wireless networking capability to expand the list and show all...
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...to do so. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then enter your computer model number in the notification area after you...for a network key or a name (SSID) when connecting to improve security. You must have the current codes to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network icon in the notification area, at a public ...
...to do so. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then enter your computer model number in the notification area after you...for a network key or a name (SSID) when connecting to improve security. You must have the current codes to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network icon in the notification area, at a public ...
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... sound on your computer, follow these steps: 1. For additional safety information, refer to the correct jack on your computer. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. You should hear sound through the speakers or ...through connected headphones. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD, and then play back the sound. 40 Chapter 4 Multimedia Audio Your computer enables you to match the...
... sound on your computer, follow these steps: 1. For additional safety information, refer to the correct jack on your computer. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. You should hear sound through the speakers or ...through connected headphones. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD, and then play back the sound. 40 Chapter 4 Multimedia Audio Your computer enables you to match the...
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...drive before completion ● Be sure that all other drivers you want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of... driver you want to Start > Help and Support. Configure the monitor settings...
...drive before completion ● Be sure that all other drivers you want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of... driver you want to Start > Help and Support. Configure the monitor settings...
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...www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and then double-click the file to install the updated driver. Click the Windows 7 ...listed. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to your computer. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. 5. Windows scans your computer model number in the Search box, press...
...www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and then double-click the file to install the updated driver. Click the Windows 7 ...listed. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to your computer. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. 5. Windows scans your computer model number in the Search box, press...
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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. Click Check for updates. 3. 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. To use Windows Update: 1. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Check for updates. 3. 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. To use Windows Update: 1. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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...step 6. 3. Open your web browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your operating system. 5. Select your country or region. 2. To do so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to your hard drive. If prompted to do this, click ...Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. If you may be able to install. 7. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. NOTE: In some locations you want a ...
...step 6. 3. Open your web browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your operating system. 5. Select your country or region. 2. To do so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to your hard drive. If prompted to do this, click ...Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. If you may be able to install. 7. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. NOTE: In some locations you want a ...
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... (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have been included for the presence of the window. 106 Appendix C Backup and recovery To check for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery ...only) on a regular basis to factory settings in the Hard Disk Drives section of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Tools provided by restoring the computer to your operating system and software. Recovery discs ...
... (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have been included for the presence of the window. 106 Appendix C Backup and recovery To check for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery ...only) on a regular basis to factory settings in the Hard Disk Drives section of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Tools provided by restoring the computer to your operating system and software. Recovery discs ...
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... 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 ...(microphone) 37 audio-out (headphone) 36 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 regulatory 12 service tag 12 wireless certification 12 WLAN 12 LAN Power...
... 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 ...(microphone) 37 audio-out (headphone) 36 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 regulatory 12 service tag 12 wireless certification 12 WLAN 12 LAN Power...
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... 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...up action key 36 volume, adjusting 37 W webcam adjusting properties 44 tips 44 using 44 webcam light 36 Windows applications key, identifying 5 Windows logo key, identifying 5 Windows, passwords set in 92 wireless action key locating 14 using 14 wireless antennas 9 Wireless Assistant software 14, 15...
... 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...up action key 36 volume, adjusting 37 W webcam adjusting properties 44 tips 44 using 44 webcam light 36 Windows applications key, identifying 5 Windows logo key, identifying 5 Windows, passwords set in 92 wireless action key locating 14 using 14 wireless antennas 9 Wireless Assistant software 14, 15...