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...126 Using Computer Setup System IDs 127 Using antivirus software ...128 Using firewall software ...129 Installing critical updates ...130 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 131 Installing a security cable ...132 11 Software updates Updating software ...133 Updating the ...135 Downloading a BIOS update 135 Updating programs and drivers ...137 12 Backup and recovery Backing up your information ...139 Performing a recovery ...141 Using the Windows recovery tools 141 Using f11 recovery tools 142 Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately 142 13 Computer...
...126 Using Computer Setup System IDs 127 Using antivirus software ...128 Using firewall software ...129 Installing critical updates ...130 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 131 Installing a security cable ...132 11 Software updates Updating software ...133 Updating the ...135 Downloading a BIOS update 135 Updating programs and drivers ...137 12 Backup and recovery Backing up your information ...139 Performing a recovery ...141 Using the Windows recovery tools 141 Using f11 recovery tools 142 Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately 142 13 Computer...
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... that one or more of your computer using these features: ● Wireless button ● Wireless Assistant software (select models only) ● HP Connection Manager software (select models only) ● Operating system controls Using the wireless button The computer has a wireless button, one or more of... only). Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in Windows Control Panel, and no network devices are connected to a wired network. All of the wireless devices on your network drivers are installed, no wireless connections are available or all of the wireless ...
... that one or more of your computer using these features: ● Wireless button ● Wireless Assistant software (select models only) ● HP Connection Manager software (select models only) ● Operating system controls Using the wireless button The computer has a wireless button, one or more of... only). Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in Windows Control Panel, and no network devices are connected to a wired network. All of the wireless devices on your network drivers are installed, no wireless connections are available or all of the wireless ...
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.... ● Wireless device is not properly installed. Refer to your computer. The listing for a WLAN device may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Cannot create... the Network adapters list. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Then in Help and Support. Cannot connect to show all wireless devices. Use the procedures in this chapter to diagnose...
.... ● Wireless device is not properly installed. Refer to your computer. The listing for a WLAN device may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Cannot create... the Network adapters list. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Then in Help and Support. Cannot connect to show all wireless devices. Use the procedures in this chapter to diagnose...
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Select your Web browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. You must change the SSID or network keys used in their ...not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not listed, check with new wireless network keys and SSID for a network, and if you have the current... codes to make a connection on a secure network. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be displayed. 3. Open your country or region. 3. NOTE: If the WLAN device...
Select your Web browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. You must change the SSID or network keys used in their ...not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not listed, check with new wireless network keys and SSID for a network, and if you have the current... codes to make a connection on a secure network. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be displayed. 3. Open your country or region. 3. NOTE: If the WLAN device...
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...functions To check the system sound on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > ...Sound Recorder. 2. Click Sound. 4. To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Audio 49 Open Windows Media Player and play back the sound. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust...
...functions To check the system sound on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > ...Sound Recorder. 2. Click Sound. 4. To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Audio 49 Open Windows Media Player and play back the sound. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust...
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... disc. Then in a protective case. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall Optical drive (select models only) 57 Look for an optical drive listing. ... the disc in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. 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. If you remove it. 4. Right-click the optical device listing to DVD/...
... disc. Then in a protective case. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall Optical drive (select models only) 57 Look for an optical drive listing. ... the disc in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. 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. If you remove it. 4. Right-click the optical device listing to DVD/...
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...disc for hardware changes. or - ◦ The playback window in either of the following ways: ◦ Playback may see a warning message asking if you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any loss of the computer ...select Screen resolution. 2. Because the human eye cannot easily tell the difference between colors beyond 16 bits, you should not notice any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is not already selected. 4. Click OK. 58 Chapter 4 Multimedia If necessary, clean...
...disc for hardware changes. or - ◦ The playback window in either of the following ways: ◦ Playback may see a warning message asking if you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any loss of the computer ...select Screen resolution. 2. Because the human eye cannot easily tell the difference between colors beyond 16 bits, you should not notice any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is not already selected. 4. Click OK. 58 Chapter 4 Multimedia If necessary, clean...
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... you want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Open your country or region. 2. Click the option for the Windows operating system and other drivers you want to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Web browser, go to delete. 5. Press enter, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
... you want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Open your country or region. 2. Click the option for the Windows operating system and other drivers you want to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Web browser, go to delete. 5. Press enter, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
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... your permission or password for tasks such as security enhancements, and optional software and driver updates. Open your computer. Refer to http://www.hp.com/support. 3. Some BIOS updates may be packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your Web...
... your permission or password for tasks such as security enhancements, and optional software and driver updates. Open your computer. Refer to http://www.hp.com/support. 3. Some BIOS updates may be packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your Web...
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... is running on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the models listed. 4. Open your Web browser, go to http://www...remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you check the HP Web site periodically for BIOS updates. 1. or - Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download ...
... is running on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the models listed. 4. Open your Web browser, go to http://www...remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you check the HP Web site periodically for BIOS updates. 1. or - Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download ...
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...or region. 2. Click Save to save the file to install the update. 8. Open your Web browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your hard drive. When prompted, select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Updating... programs and drivers 137 or - After the file is displayed, click an update to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer. If prompted to install the updated software without downloading ...
...or region. 2. Click Save to save the file to install the update. 8. Open your Web browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your hard drive. When prompted, select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Updating... programs and drivers 137 or - After the file is displayed, click an update to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer. If prompted to install the updated software without downloading ...
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... > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. To recover your information using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition are unable to boot (start up . For additional information, refer to improve the security of your...
... > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. To recover your information using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition are unable to boot (start up . For additional information, refer to improve the security of your...
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... Support. If possible, back up all personal files. 2. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that your operating system and programs using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). When prompted, press any software installed on the computer are permanently removed. Software...
... Support. If possible, back up all personal files. 2. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that your operating system and programs using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). When prompted, press any software installed on the computer are permanently removed. Software...
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...such as device drivers and the system BIOS NOTE: Additional functionality can be added when HP Client Manager for Altiris integrates Intelligent Manageability technology into Altiris software. HP Client Manager for Altiris provides superior hardware management capabilities for HP devices: ●...fixed asset tracking ● System software deployment and migration ◦ Windows® migration ◦ System deployment ◦ Personality (personal user settings) migration 158 Chapter 15 Management and printing When HP Client Manager for Altiris (installed on a client computer) is used ...
...such as device drivers and the system BIOS NOTE: Additional functionality can be added when HP Client Manager for Altiris integrates Intelligent Manageability technology into Altiris software. HP Client Manager for Altiris provides superior hardware management capabilities for HP devices: ●...fixed asset tracking ● System software deployment and migration ◦ Windows® migration ◦ System deployment ◦ Personality (personal user settings) migration 158 Chapter 15 Management and printing When HP Client Manager for Altiris (installed on a client computer) is used ...
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...only). Click Print. 4. Click Print. 162 Chapter 15 Management and printing NOTE: The HP Universal Print Driver is a single intelligent driver that replaces individual drivers for help. 5. Select HP Universal Printing PS from any application. 2. NOTE: If you cannot identify the printer's ...contact your IT administrator for HP networked printers. Select the Make a permanent instance of printers. 3. Enter the printer's IP address or network path. Using the HP Universal Print Driver (select models only) The HP Universal Print Driver Series for Windows is preinstalled on select ...
...only). Click Print. 4. Click Print. 162 Chapter 15 Management and printing NOTE: The HP Universal Print Driver is a single intelligent driver that replaces individual drivers for help. 5. Select HP Universal Printing PS from any application. 2. NOTE: If you cannot identify the printer's ...contact your IT administrator for HP networked printers. Select the Make a permanent instance of printers. 3. Enter the printer's IP address or network path. Using the HP Universal Print Driver (select models only) The HP Universal Print Driver Series for Windows is preinstalled on select ...
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traveling with the computer modem approval label 20 troubleshooting AutoPlay 59 device drivers 60 disc burning 59 disc does not play 58 external display 59 HP device drivers 60 Microsoft device drivers 60 movie play 59 optical disc tray 56 optical drive detection 57... identifying 8, 9 volume, adjusting 46 W Web sites HP System Software Manager 161 HP Universal Print Driver 162 webcam 17 webcam light, identifying 11, 17 webcam properties, adjusting 62 Windows 7 operating system DVD 142 Windows applications key, identifying 10, 11 Windows logo key, identifying 10, 11 Wireless Assistant software 23...
traveling with the computer modem approval label 20 troubleshooting AutoPlay 59 device drivers 60 disc burning 59 disc does not play 58 external display 59 HP device drivers 60 Microsoft device drivers 60 movie play 59 optical disc tray 56 optical drive detection 57... identifying 8, 9 volume, adjusting 46 W Web sites HP System Software Manager 161 HP Universal Print Driver 162 webcam 17 webcam light, identifying 11, 17 webcam properties, adjusting 62 Windows 7 operating system DVD 142 Windows applications key, identifying 10, 11 Windows logo key, identifying 10, 11 Wireless Assistant software 23...
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... 123 Using Computer Setup System IDs 124 Using antivirus software ...125 Using firewall software ...126 Installing critical updates ...127 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 128 Installing a security cable ...129 11 Software updates Updating software ...130 Updating the ...132 Downloading a BIOS update 132 Updating programs and drivers ...134 12 Backup and recovery Backing up your information ...136 Performing a recovery ...137 Using the Windows recovery tools 137 Using f11 recovery tools 138 Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately 138 13 ...
... 123 Using Computer Setup System IDs 124 Using antivirus software ...125 Using firewall software ...126 Installing critical updates ...127 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 128 Installing a security cable ...129 11 Software updates Updating software ...130 Updating the ...132 Downloading a BIOS update 132 Updating programs and drivers ...134 12 Backup and recovery Backing up your information ...136 Performing a recovery ...137 Using the Windows recovery tools 137 Using f11 recovery tools 138 Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately 138 13 ...
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... list on the side of the original computer package, you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of possible solutions to your permission or password ...devices are installed for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to the Web site links provided in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. The listing for wireless connection problems...
... list on the side of the original computer package, you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of possible solutions to your permission or password ...devices are installed for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to the Web site links provided in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. The listing for wireless connection problems...
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... be reinstalled. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer accordingly. 32 Chapter 2 Wireless, modem, and local area network In the left pane, click Diagnose...network connected to your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for your network device and attempts to reconnect to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Windows resets your computer, follow these steps: 1. Open your Web browser and go to one of search results, click Network and Sharing...
... be reinstalled. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer accordingly. 32 Chapter 2 Wireless, modem, and local area network In the left pane, click Diagnose...network connected to your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for your network device and attempts to reconnect to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Windows resets your computer, follow these steps: 1. Open your Web browser and go to one of search results, click Network and Sharing...
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...programs (select models only) or receive FM radio signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Open Windows Media Player and play back the sound. 48 Chapter 4 Multimedia Checking your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers ● Record ... follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Under Program, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. To check the record functions of personal injury, adjust the...
...programs (select models only) or receive FM radio signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Open Windows Media Player and play back the sound. 48 Chapter 4 Multimedia Checking your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers ● Record ... follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Under Program, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. To check the record functions of personal injury, adjust the...