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....1 Along with accessing other BIOS functions. EFI is supported by 2008 and 2009 HP business notebooks. 3. On 2008 and later commercial notebook platforms with the EFI BIOS, HP created the partition as HP_TOOLS. the HP_TOOLS Fat32 Partition 2 Tapping into this document is based on ...interfaces that can perform boot and other partition formats. The computer industry's answer to address BIOS limitations is driver‐based, scalable, and easy to http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter 2. EFI uses a modular, platform‐independent architecture that replaces the set of the ...
....1 Along with accessing other BIOS functions. EFI is supported by 2008 and 2009 HP business notebooks. 3. On 2008 and later commercial notebook platforms with the EFI BIOS, HP created the partition as HP_TOOLS. the HP_TOOLS Fat32 Partition 2 Tapping into this document is based on ...interfaces that can perform boot and other partition formats. The computer industry's answer to address BIOS limitations is driver‐based, scalable, and easy to http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter 2. EFI uses a modular, platform‐independent architecture that replaces the set of the ...
HP ProBook 6545b, 6540b, 6445b and 6440b Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... used to each product. Item (1) (2) (3) Component Product name Serial number (s/n) Part number/Product number (p/n) (4) Model description (5) Warranty period Description This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. 3 Illustrated parts catalog Service tag When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number provided...
... used to each product. Item (1) (2) (3) Component Product name Serial number (s/n) Part number/Product number (p/n) (4) Model description (5) Warranty period Description This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. 3 Illustrated parts catalog Service tag When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number provided...
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... specific information about the product's hardware components. This is the product name affixed to the front of the computer. This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Removal and replacement procedures Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. The part number helps a service technician...
... specific information about the product's hardware components. This is the product name affixed to the front of the computer. This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Removal and replacement procedures Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. The part number helps a service technician...
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..." message is displayed at the bottom of the window. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is complete, the recovery process restores the operating system, as well as the drivers, software, and utilities from a backup. ✎ If your computer includes a solid-state drive... installed on -screen instructions. If possible, back up all personal files. 2. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that do not have created and any software installed on recovering information using the Windows tools, perform a search for recovery. 1....
..." message is displayed at the bottom of the window. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is complete, the recovery process restores the operating system, as well as the drivers, software, and utilities from a backup. ✎ If your computer includes a solid-state drive... installed on -screen instructions. If possible, back up all personal files. 2. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that do not have created and any software installed on recovering information using the Windows tools, perform a search for recovery. 1....
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When prompted, press any software installed on the computer are unable to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer. 7. For contact information, refer to reboot the computer and repair the operating system. If possible, back up ) ... a Windows Vista operating system DVD, follow the on an external drive) is complete, the recovery process helps you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities. Follow the on -screen instructions. 8-4 Maintenance and Service Guide When reformatting is easily accessible. Click Next. 6. Make sure that your...
When prompted, press any software installed on the computer are unable to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer. 7. For contact information, refer to reboot the computer and repair the operating system. If possible, back up ) ... a Windows Vista operating system DVD, follow the on an external drive) is complete, the recovery process helps you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities. Follow the on -screen instructions. 8-4 Maintenance and Service Guide When reformatting is easily accessible. Click Next. 6. Make sure that your...
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... Start > Computer. ✎ If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition have been deleted, you must recover your operating system and programs using the Windows Vista operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). All files you have a recovery...Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately)" section in this chapter. 3. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that do not have created and any software installed on the screen. 5. Follow the on the computer are permanently removed. ...
... Start > Computer. ✎ If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition have been deleted, you must recover your operating system and programs using the Windows Vista operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). All files you have a recovery...Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately)" section in this chapter. 3. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that do not have created and any software installed on the screen. 5. Follow the on the computer are permanently removed. ...
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To order a Windows Vista operating system DVD, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow these steps: ✎ This process takes several minutes. 1. When reformatting is easily accessible. When prompted, ... the DVD by calling technical support. Follow the on -screen instructions. If possible, back up ) your computer, you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities. Backup and recovery Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately) If you are permanently removed. Make sure that your computer. 7....
To order a Windows Vista operating system DVD, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow these steps: ✎ This process takes several minutes. 1. When reformatting is easily accessible. When prompted, ... the DVD by calling technical support. Follow the on -screen instructions. If possible, back up ) your computer, you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities. Backup and recovery Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately) If you are permanently removed. Make sure that your computer. 7....
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... on the computer. 5. Recovering the operating system and programs Ä CAUTION: The recovery process reformats and completely erases the hard drive. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. Personal files must be restored from a backup. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the operating system. 6. All files...
... on the computer. 5. Recovering the operating system and programs Ä CAUTION: The recovery process reformats and completely erases the hard drive. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. Personal files must be restored from a backup. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the operating system. 6. All files...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7
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... an external display 65 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion ...65 A device driver must be reinstalled 66 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 66 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 66 Webcam (select models only) ...68 Adjusting webcam properties 68 Capturing business card images 69 5 Power management Setting power...
... an external display 65 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion ...65 A device driver must be reinstalled 66 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 66 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 66 Webcam (select models only) ...68 Adjusting webcam properties 68 Capturing business card images 69 5 Power management Setting power...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7
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Determining the BIOS version 141 Downloading a BIOS update 141 Updating programs and drivers ...143 12 Backup and recovery Backing up your information ...145 Performing a recovery ...146 Using the Windows recovery tools 146 Using f11 recovery ... and printing Using Client Management Solutions 162 Configuring and deploying a software image 162 Managing and updating software 163 HP Client Manager for Altiris (select models only 163 HP CCM (Client Configuration Manager) (select models only 165 HP SSM (System Software Manager 166 Using the HP Universal Print Driver 167 Index ...168 x
Determining the BIOS version 141 Downloading a BIOS update 141 Updating programs and drivers ...143 12 Backup and recovery Backing up your information ...145 Performing a recovery ...146 Using the Windows recovery tools 146 Using f11 recovery ... and printing Using Client Management Solutions 162 Configuring and deploying a software image 162 Managing and updating software 163 HP Client Manager for Altiris (select models only 163 HP CCM (Client Configuration Manager) (select models only 165 HP SSM (System Software Manager 166 Using the HP Universal Print Driver 167 Index ...168 x
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7
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... (1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. (2) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is an alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. This number describes the duration (in appearance by region and country. This is not plugged into external power. (3) AC adapter...
... (1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. (2) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is an alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. This number describes the duration (in appearance by region and country. This is not plugged into external power. (3) AC adapter...
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...the wireless devices simultaneously. Individual wireless devices can use the wireless button to turn on or turn on the computer. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you can be controlled through Wireless Assistant software (select models only) or through Computer Setup...., one or more wireless devices, and two wireless lights. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and one or more of the wireless devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one...
...the wireless devices simultaneously. Individual wireless devices can use the wireless button to turn on or turn on the computer. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you can be controlled through Wireless Assistant software (select models only) or through Computer Setup...., one or more wireless devices, and two wireless lights. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and one or more of the wireless devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one...
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...2 Wireless, modem, and local area network Cannot create a WLAN connection If you may add wireless networking capability to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for... adapters list. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for all wireless devices. If wireless networking is not properly installed. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not ...
...2 Wireless, modem, and local area network Cannot create a WLAN connection If you may add wireless networking capability to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for... adapters list. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for all wireless devices. If wireless networking is not properly installed. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not ...
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...Troubleshooting wireless network problems 33 Current network security codes are unavailable If you are alphanumeric codes that you configure the WLAN, the software driver is superimposed over the network status icon, one or more of your network device and attempts to reconnect to one of the ...window is displayed, and Windows resets your WLAN or LAN drivers are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Windows resets your network device and attempts...
...Troubleshooting wireless network problems 33 Current network security codes are unavailable If you are alphanumeric codes that you configure the WLAN, the software driver is superimposed over the network status icon, one or more of your network device and attempts to reconnect to one of the ...window is displayed, and Windows resets your WLAN or LAN drivers are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Windows resets your network device and attempts...
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...through connected headphones. Audio 53 To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Sound. 4. Click Start Recording and speak into...computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Under Program, select any drivers required by the external device. For additional safety information, refer to the desktop. 3. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Open Windows ...
...through connected headphones. Audio 53 To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Sound. 4. Click Start Recording and speak into...computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Under Program, select any drivers required by the external device. For additional safety information, refer to the desktop. 3. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Open Windows ...
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... read data discs, play music, and watch movies. However, double-layer discs burned with this drive may not be compatible with many single-layer DVD drivers and players. †LightScribe discs must be purchased separately. LightScribe creates a grayscale image similar to read BDs. Using optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) An...
... read data discs, play music, and watch movies. However, double-layer discs burned with this drive may not be compatible with many single-layer DVD drivers and players. †LightScribe discs must be purchased separately. LightScribe creates a grayscale image similar to read BDs. Using optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) An...
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... the tray (2) until it . 4. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Uninstall the device. Close the disc tray and place the disc in the front bezel of a CD, DVD, or BD 1. if prompted ...surfaces. Look for removal of the drive. 2. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an attached device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. If you remove it stops. 3. Optical drive...
... the tray (2) until it . 4. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Uninstall the device. Close the disc tray and place the disc in the front bezel of a CD, DVD, or BD 1. if prompted ...surfaces. Look for removal of the drive. 2. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an attached device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. If you remove it stops. 3. Optical drive...
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...desktop color properties. A disc does not play ● Save your work and close . A CD, DVD, or BD should not notice any required default drivers. ● Click Properties to see a warning message asking if you insert the disc properly. ● Be sure that the disc is working properly. ...as printers and scanners. ● Scan for scratches. In rare cases, you lower system color properties to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for all open programs before playing the disc. Because the human eye cannot easily tell the difference between colors beyond 16 bits, you should...
...desktop color properties. A disc does not play ● Save your work and close . A CD, DVD, or BD should not notice any required default drivers. ● Click Properties to see a warning message asking if you insert the disc properly. ● Be sure that the disc is working properly. ...as printers and scanners. ● Scan for scratches. In rare cases, you lower system color properties to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for all open programs before playing the disc. Because the human eye cannot easily tell the difference between colors beyond 16 bits, you should...
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..., or it stops before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this setting is not already selected. ◦ Disconnect external devices, such as the secondary display. A movie...
..., or it stops before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this setting is not already selected. ◦ Disconnect external devices, such as the secondary display. A movie...
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... device manager in the pane above the box. 3. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Try to uninstall and reinstall (for software and driver downloads, and then type your drivers using Microsoft® Update. Open your Internet browser, go to update your computer model number...Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to the type of the following section. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want to use the HP Web site: 1. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for software updates on -screen instructions...
... device manager in the pane above the box. 3. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Try to uninstall and reinstall (for software and driver downloads, and then type your drivers using Microsoft® Update. Open your Internet browser, go to update your computer model number...Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to the type of the following section. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want to use the HP Web site: 1. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for software updates on -screen instructions...