Installing SATA Drivers on HP Notebook PCs - White Paper
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... ID is entirely optional text which can result in an unsuccessful or unstable installation. In addition, the text displayed after the semicolon (;) is an example of sysprep.inf to add the SATA drivers to be modified or completely removed at www.hp.com. 3 Steps to add SATA drivers to a Remote Installation Service distribution point.
... ID is entirely optional text which can result in an unsuccessful or unstable installation. In addition, the text displayed after the semicolon (;) is an example of sysprep.inf to add the SATA drivers to be modified or completely removed at www.hp.com. 3 Steps to add SATA drivers to a Remote Installation Service distribution point.
Getting Started - Windows 7
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...21 Installing the hard drive ...22 Replacing the memory module ...24 Updating programs and drivers ...27 Routine care ...27 Cleaning guidelines ...27 Cleaning products 27 Cleaning procedures 27 Cleaning the display 27 Cleaning the sides and cover 28 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 28 Cleaning a ...tablet PC pen and pen holder 28 6 Backup and recovery ...29 Backing up your information ...29 ...
...21 Installing the hard drive ...22 Replacing the memory module ...24 Updating programs and drivers ...27 Routine care ...27 Cleaning guidelines ...27 Cleaning products 27 Cleaning procedures 27 Cleaning the display 27 Cleaning the sides and cover 28 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 28 Cleaning a ...tablet PC pen and pen holder 28 6 Backup and recovery ...29 Backing up your information ...29 ...
Getting Started - Windows 7
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..., acetone, ammonium chloride, methylene chloride, and hydrocarbons, which can also register to the notebook or tablet PC by shutting down the computer, disconnect the external power, and then disconnect all powered external devices. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that the display is turned on. Over time, dirt particles and cleaning agents can permanently damage...
..., acetone, ammonium chloride, methylene chloride, and hydrocarbons, which can also register to the notebook or tablet PC by shutting down the computer, disconnect the external power, and then disconnect all powered external devices. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that the display is turned on. Over time, dirt particles and cleaning agents can permanently damage...
Getting Started - Windows Vista
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... computer (select models only) or your files. To find the partition, click Start, and then click Computer. ✎ If the HP Recovery partition is as complete as your original hard drive image. ✎ The image includes the Windows operating system and software programs installed... Click Start, click All Programs, click Maintenance, and then click Backup and Restore Center. Software, drivers, and updates not installed at the factory. If possible, check for recovery" message is displayed at the factory. Ä CAUTION: Using f11 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard...
... computer (select models only) or your files. To find the partition, click Start, and then click Computer. ✎ If the HP Recovery partition is as complete as your original hard drive image. ✎ The image includes the Windows operating system and software programs installed... Click Start, click All Programs, click Maintenance, and then click Backup and Restore Center. Software, drivers, and updates not installed at the factory. If possible, check for recovery" message is displayed at the factory. Ä CAUTION: Using f11 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard...
HP ProtectTools User Guide - Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
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... available in Security Manager, the supporting software (drivers, PKCS#11 providers, etc.) must be disabled for a given application, call HP technical support and request 3rd-level support through ...Internet Explorer, indicating an error has occurred. Domain administrators cannot change the local PC account passwords. Some Web-based applications stop functioning and report errors due to ...and registers the domain identity with Password Manager using an account with authorization. HP is not displayed during the logon process. Some application Web pages create errors that prevent ...
... available in Security Manager, the supporting software (drivers, PKCS#11 providers, etc.) must be disabled for a given application, call HP technical support and request 3rd-level support through ...Internet Explorer, indicating an error has occurred. Domain administrators cannot change the local PC account passwords. Some Web-based applications stop functioning and report errors due to ...and registers the domain identity with Password Manager using an account with authorization. HP is not displayed during the logon process. Some application Web pages create errors that prevent ...
HP ProBook Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista
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...64 A movie is not visible on an external display 64 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion ...64 A device driver must be reinstalled 65 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 65 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 66 Webcam ...67 Webcam tips ...67 Adjusting webcam ...72 Connecting the AC adapter 72 Using battery power ...73 Finding battery information in Help and Support 73 Using Battery Check ...74 Displaying the remaining battery charge 74 Inserting or removing the battery 74 Charging a battery ...75 Maximizing battery discharge time 76 Managing low ...
...64 A movie is not visible on an external display 64 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion ...64 A device driver must be reinstalled 65 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 65 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 66 Webcam ...67 Webcam tips ...67 Adjusting webcam ...72 Connecting the AC adapter 72 Using battery power ...73 Finding battery information in Help and Support 73 Using Battery Check ...74 Displaying the remaining battery charge 74 Inserting or removing the battery 74 Charging a battery ...75 Maximizing battery discharge time 76 Managing low ...
HP ProBook Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista
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The driver must be displayed. Select your computer to the network. ● For a network connected to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Some networks change the corresponding code in the notification area, at a public Internet chat room, contact the network administrator to ... can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network status icon in your computer accordingly. The Network connections window is displayed, and Windows resets your network device and attempts to reconnect to one or more of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Diagnose...
The driver must be displayed. Select your computer to the network. ● For a network connected to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Some networks change the corresponding code in the notification area, at a public Internet chat room, contact the network administrator to ... can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network status icon in your computer accordingly. The Network connections window is displayed, and Windows resets your network device and attempts to reconnect to one or more of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Diagnose...
HP ProBook Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista
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...install the update. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. To download a BIOS update: NOTE: BIOS updates are displayed on your operating system. 5. A newer BIOS update may need to access this information to a network, consult the network administrator before ...not be downloaded. b. Make a note of the download date, name, or other identifier. NOTE: If you check the HP Web site periodically for software and driver downloads, type your selection to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Follow any device, cable, or cord. Open Windows...
...install the update. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. To download a BIOS update: NOTE: BIOS updates are displayed on your operating system. 5. A newer BIOS update may need to access this information to a network, consult the network administrator before ...not be downloaded. b. Make a note of the download date, name, or other identifier. NOTE: If you check the HP Web site periodically for software and driver downloads, type your selection to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Follow any device, cable, or cord. Open Windows...
HP ProBook Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista
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... file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - If you want a specific SoftPaq, type the SoftPaq number in the product box, and then press enter. - Click Download. 7. Click Run to your country or region. 2. or - After the file is displayed, click an update to http://www.hp.com/support, and then...
... file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - If you want a specific SoftPaq, type the SoftPaq number in the product box, and then press enter. - Click Download. 7. Click Run to your country or region. 2. or - After the file is displayed, click an update to http://www.hp.com/support, and then...
HP ProBook Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista
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... contents and reformats the hard drive. If possible, back up all personal files. 2. Press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. 5. To find the partition, select Start > Computer. When reformatting is complete, the recovery process helps you have created ...esc while the "Press the ESC key for the presence of the screen. 4. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that your computer. 7. To order a Windows Vista operating system DVD, go to boot (start up) your computer, you have created...
... contents and reformats the hard drive. If possible, back up all personal files. 2. Press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on -screen instructions. 5. To find the partition, select Start > Computer. When reformatting is complete, the recovery process helps you have created ...esc while the "Press the ESC key for the presence of the screen. 4. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that your computer. 7. To order a Windows Vista operating system DVD, go to boot (start up) your computer, you have created...
HP ProBook Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista
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... 169 device configurations 159 device drivers HP drivers 65 Microsoft drivers 66 reinstalling 65 device security 137 digital card inserting 110 removing 111 stopping 111 Disk Cleanup software 87 Disk Defragmenter software 87 disk sanitizer 158 diskette drive 90, 109 display image, switching 40 screen brightness...of Authenticity label 15 changing boot order 167 charging batteries 75, 78 checking audio functions 52 components additional hardware 14 bottom 11 display 11 front 7 left-side 9 right-side 8 top 1 composite video 41 computer information 146 Computer Setup BIOS administrator password 129...
... 169 device configurations 159 device drivers HP drivers 65 Microsoft drivers 66 reinstalling 65 device security 137 digital card inserting 110 removing 111 stopping 111 Disk Cleanup software 87 Disk Defragmenter software 87 disk sanitizer 158 diskette drive 90, 109 display image, switching 40 screen brightness...of Authenticity label 15 changing boot order 167 charging batteries 75, 78 checking audio functions 52 components additional hardware 14 bottom 11 display 11 front 7 left-side 9 right-side 8 top 1 composite video 41 computer information 146 Computer Setup BIOS administrator password 129...
HP ProBook Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista
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... SIM 11 SoftPaqs, downloading 149 software BIOS update 147 deployment 169 Disk Cleanup 87 Disk Defragmenter 87 HP Connection Manager 18 recovery 169 updates 170 updating programs and drivers 149 using 50 Wireless Assistant 18 speakers, identifying 4, 48 storing battery 81 switch cover removing 93,...identifying 2, 3 traveling with the computer modem approval label 15 troubleshooting AutoPlay 64 device drivers 65 disc burning 64 disc does not play 63 external display 64 HP device drivers 65 Microsoft device drivers 66 modem 32 movie play 64 optical disc tray 61 optical drive detection 62 wireless...
... SIM 11 SoftPaqs, downloading 149 software BIOS update 147 deployment 169 Disk Cleanup 87 Disk Defragmenter 87 HP Connection Manager 18 recovery 169 updates 170 updating programs and drivers 149 using 50 Wireless Assistant 18 speakers, identifying 4, 48 storing battery 81 switch cover removing 93,...identifying 2, 3 traveling with the computer modem approval label 15 troubleshooting AutoPlay 64 device drivers 65 disc burning 64 disc does not play 63 external display 64 HP device drivers 65 Microsoft device drivers 66 modem 32 movie play 64 optical disc tray 61 optical drive detection 62 wireless...
HP ProBook 4525s Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...sure that were installed at the factory must be reinstalled. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that your operating system and programs using f11, follow the on-screen instructions. For additional information, refer to enter... you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities. For contact information, refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the computer. If the hP Recovery partition is displayed at the bottom of the HP Recovery partition: select Start, right-click Computer, ...
...sure that were installed at the factory must be reinstalled. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that your operating system and programs using f11, follow the on-screen instructions. For additional information, refer to enter... you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities. For contact information, refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the computer. If the hP Recovery partition is displayed at the bottom of the HP Recovery partition: select Start, right-click Computer, ...
HP ProBook 4525s Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...the Windows operating system loads. 3. Backup and recovery in this guide. 3. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that your most recent backup (stored on discs or on an external drive) is complete, the recovery process helps you must ...recover your operating system and programs using the Windows Vista operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). If possible, check for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the factory must purchase a Windows Vista operating system DVD to the "Using a Windows...
...the Windows operating system loads. 3. Backup and recovery in this guide. 3. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that your most recent backup (stored on discs or on an external drive) is complete, the recovery process helps you must ...recover your operating system and programs using the Windows Vista operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). If possible, check for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the factory must purchase a Windows Vista operating system DVD to the "Using a Windows...
HP ProBook 4525s Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...display bezel removal 73 spare part number 26 display component recycling 131 display enclosure spare part number 27 Display Hinge Kit spare part number 26 Display Hinge Kit, spare part number 75 display panel removal 75 display specifications 107 drive light, identifying 13 DriveLock automatic 99 password 99 Driver...assignments 124 heat sink removal 61 spare part number 61 hinge, spare part number 75 HP QuickLook 102 HP QuickLook light, identifying 10 HP QuickWeb light, identifying 10 I internal display switch, identifying 11, 17 internal microphone, identifying 17 J jacks audio-in (microphone...
...display bezel removal 73 spare part number 26 display component recycling 131 display enclosure spare part number 27 Display Hinge Kit spare part number 26 Display Hinge Kit, spare part number 75 display panel removal 75 display specifications 107 drive light, identifying 13 DriveLock automatic 99 password 99 Driver...assignments 124 heat sink removal 61 spare part number 61 hinge, spare part number 75 HP QuickLook 102 HP QuickLook light, identifying 10 HP QuickWeb light, identifying 10 I internal display switch, identifying 11, 17 internal microphone, identifying 17 J jacks audio-in (microphone...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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...to select File > System Information. 3. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Make a note of the ... device, or connected to download. 3. BIOS installation procedures vary. Windows XP-Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. You may need to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. Double-click your changes...
...to select File > System Information. 3. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Make a note of the ... device, or connected to download. 3. BIOS installation procedures vary. Windows XP-Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. You may need to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. Double-click your changes...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... 33 32-bit PC Cards 33 A AC adapter, testing 31 administrator password 54 airport security devices 45 Altiris Deployment Solutions 73 antivirus software 62 audio functions, checking 17 Automatic DriveLock password entering 61 removing 62 B battery conserving power 29 discharging 27 displaying remaining charge 27 ...connecting 19 docking connector 44 drive light 47 drive media 22 DriveLock password changing 60 description 57 entering 59 removing 61 setting 58 drivers 33 drives boot order 69 external 43 handling 45 hard 43 optical 43 using 45 E electrostatic discharge 81 eSATA cable, connecting ...
... 33 32-bit PC Cards 33 A AC adapter, testing 31 administrator password 54 airport security devices 45 Altiris Deployment Solutions 73 antivirus software 62 audio functions, checking 17 Automatic DriveLock password entering 61 removing 62 B battery conserving power 29 discharging 27 displaying remaining charge 27 ...connecting 19 docking connector 44 drive light 47 drive media 22 DriveLock password changing 60 description 57 entering 59 removing 61 setting 58 drivers 33 drives boot order 69 external 43 handling 45 hard 43 optical 43 using 45 E electrostatic discharge 81 eSATA cable, connecting ...
HP ProBook Notebook PC User Guide - Linux
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... Device tab. 5. Video Your computer enables you to use the device. Using the external monitor port The external monitor port connects an external display device, such as an external monitor or a projector, to test system sound. Checking your computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Sound. ... are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on the computer.) ● Be sure to connect external monitors and projectors. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that use a variety of background noise. ▲ To...
... Device tab. 5. Video Your computer enables you to use the device. Using the external monitor port The external monitor port connects an external display device, such as an external monitor or a projector, to test system sound. Checking your computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Sound. ... are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on the computer.) ● Be sure to connect external monitors and projectors. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that use a variety of background noise. ▲ To...
HP ProBook Notebook PC User Guide - Linux
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...● Blu-ray ROM DVD+/-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer LightScribe Drive Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss ...or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer and close the display. 3. Then, shut down on , in Suspend, or in Hibernation, turn off and the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. Turn the computer ...
...● Blu-ray ROM DVD+/-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer LightScribe Drive Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss ...or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer and close the display. 3. Then, shut down on , in Suspend, or in Hibernation, turn off and the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. Turn the computer ...
HP ProBook Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...66 A movie is not visible on an external display 66 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion ...66 A device driver must be reinstalled 67 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 67 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 68 Webcam ...69 Webcam tips ...69 Adjusting webcam ...74 Connecting the AC adapter 74 Using battery power ...75 Finding battery information in Help and Support 75 Using Battery Check ...76 Displaying the remaining battery charge 76 Inserting or removing the battery 76 Charging a battery ...77 Maximizing battery discharge time 78 Managing low ...
...66 A movie is not visible on an external display 66 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion ...66 A device driver must be reinstalled 67 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 67 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 68 Webcam ...69 Webcam tips ...69 Adjusting webcam ...74 Connecting the AC adapter 74 Using battery power ...75 Finding battery information in Help and Support 75 Using Battery Check ...76 Displaying the remaining battery charge 76 Inserting or removing the battery 76 Charging a battery ...77 Maximizing battery discharge time 78 Managing low ...