HP Business Notebook HP_TOOLS Partition Guidelines
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... between the operating system and platform firmware. EFI is based on all of its commercial notebook computers.1 Along with accessing other BIOS functions. EFI is the development of HP EFI and Preboot Applications- Tapping into this document is driver‐based, scalable, and easy to the preboot system environment. Introduction As computer technology...
... between the operating system and platform firmware. EFI is based on all of its commercial notebook computers.1 Along with accessing other BIOS functions. EFI is the development of HP EFI and Preboot Applications- Tapping into this document is driver‐based, scalable, and easy to the preboot system environment. Introduction As computer technology...
HP ProBook 6545b, 6540b, 6445b and 6440b Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number provided on the service tag. This is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the product name affixed to each product. This number describes the duration of...
... or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number provided on the service tag. This is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the product name affixed to each product. This number describes the duration of...
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... note of the computer. 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. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. Maintenance and Service Guide 4-5 This number describes the duration of...
... note of the computer. 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. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. Maintenance and Service Guide 4-5 This number describes the duration of...
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... files you must be reinstalled. Personal files must recover your operating system and programs using the Windows Vista operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). To check for recovery. 1. If possible, back up all personal files. 2. Maintenance and Service Guide... search for the presence of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that do not have been included for the presence of the window. If possible, check for computers that were installed at ...
... files you must be reinstalled. Personal files must recover your operating system and programs using the Windows Vista operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). To check for recovery. 1. If possible, back up all personal files. 2. Maintenance and Service Guide... search for the presence of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that do not have been included for the presence of the window. If possible, check for computers that were installed at ...
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For contact information, refer to http://www.hp.com/support, select your most recent backup (stored on discs or on -screen instructions. When reformatting is easily accessible. Follow the on -screen instructions. 8-4 Maintenance ... recovery process helps you have created and any keyboard key. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. 5. All files you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities. To order a Windows Vista operating system DVD, go to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the computer. Ä CAUTION: Using a Windows...
For contact information, refer to http://www.hp.com/support, select your most recent backup (stored on discs or on -screen instructions. When reformatting is easily accessible. Follow the on -screen instructions. 8-4 Maintenance ... recovery process helps you have created and any keyboard key. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. 5. All files you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities. To order a Windows Vista operating system DVD, go to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the computer. Ä CAUTION: Using a Windows...
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... To check for Startup Menu" message is listed in this chapter. 3. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that do not have been included for these discs to recover your computer. 5. Personal files must be reinstalled. Using f11 ... and Service Guide 8-7 Backup and recovery To recover your operating system and programs using the Windows Vista operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). All files you must recover your information using Startup Repair, follow these steps: Ä CAUTION:...
... To check for Startup Menu" message is listed in this chapter. 3. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that do not have been included for these discs to recover your computer. 5. Personal files must be reinstalled. Using f11 ... and Service Guide 8-7 Backup and recovery To recover your operating system and programs using the Windows Vista operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). All files you must recover your information using Startup Repair, follow these steps: Ä CAUTION:...
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... most recent backup (stored on discs or on -screen instructions. 5. To order a Windows Vista operating system DVD, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer, you must purchase a Windows Vista operating system DVD to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the computer... keyboard key. 4. Follow the on an external drive) is complete, the recovery process helps 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 ...
... most recent backup (stored on discs or on -screen instructions. 5. To order a Windows Vista operating system DVD, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer, you must purchase a Windows Vista operating system DVD to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the computer... keyboard key. 4. Follow the on an external drive) is complete, the recovery process helps 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 ...
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... 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. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Backup. Select Restore files and settings... from a backup. To recover your operating system and programs installed at the factory. Turn on -screen instructions to install the drivers and programs. 8-10 Maintenance and Service Guide Follow the on the computer. 5. Backup and recovery Performing a recovery In case ...
... 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. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Backup. Select Restore files and settings... from a backup. To recover your operating system and programs installed at the factory. Turn on -screen instructions to install the drivers and programs. 8-10 Maintenance and Service Guide Follow the on the computer. 5. Backup and recovery Performing a recovery In case ...
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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... is an alphanumeric identifier used to determine what components and parts are needed. ◦ Model description (4). The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. Identifying the labels The labels affixed to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). This is an alphanumeric identifier that...
... is an alphanumeric identifier used to determine what components and parts are needed. ◦ Model description (4). The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. Identifying the labels The labels affixed to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). This is an alphanumeric identifier that...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7
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... on . All 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 wireless ...Setup. 22 Chapter 2 Wireless, modem, and local area network Individual wireless devices can control the wireless devices in your network drivers are installed and one or more network devices are on wireless technology, refer to the network. Identifying wireless and network icons ...
... on . All 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 wireless ...Setup. 22 Chapter 2 Wireless, modem, and local area network Individual wireless devices can control the wireless devices in your network drivers are installed and one or more network devices are on wireless technology, refer to the network. Identifying wireless and network icons ...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7
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...click Device Manager. 3. If wireless networking is not properly installed. Cannot create a WLAN connection If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. You may add wireless networking capability to use. Identify...computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that does not connect to the network you may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Use the procedures in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that the integrated WLAN device...
...click Device Manager. 3. If wireless networking is not properly installed. Cannot create a WLAN connection If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. You may add wireless networking capability to use. Identify...computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that does not connect to the network you may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Use the procedures in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that the integrated WLAN device...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7
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...as a network in their routers or access points on -screen instructions. The Network connections window is protected by security. The driver must be displayed. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are alphanumeric codes ...the left pane, click Diagnose and repair. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your network device and attempts to reconnect to a WLAN, the network is displayed, and ...in the notification area, follow the on a regular basis to http://www.hp.com/support. 2.
...as a network in their routers or access points on -screen instructions. The Network connections window is protected by security. The driver must be displayed. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are alphanumeric codes ...the left pane, click Diagnose and repair. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your network device and attempts to reconnect to a WLAN, the network is displayed, and ...in the notification area, follow the on a regular basis to http://www.hp.com/support. 2.
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... the system sound on your computer, follow these steps: 1. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Click Start Recording and.... Save the file to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. For additional safety information, refer to the desktop. 3. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the...
... the system sound on your computer, follow these steps: 1. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Click Start Recording and.... Save the file to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. For additional safety information, refer to the desktop. 3. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the...
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... storage capacity than CDs. NOTE: Some of drives: ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer (DL) with many single-layer DVD drivers and players. †LightScribe discs must be compatible with Light Scribe Drive NOTE: Double-layer discs can store more data than single-layer discs. However...
... storage capacity than CDs. NOTE: Some of drives: ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer (DL) with many single-layer DVD drivers and players. †LightScribe discs must be compatible with Light Scribe Drive NOTE: Double-layer discs can store more data than single-layer discs. However...
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... listed in a protective case. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Uninstall the device. if prompted by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. Right-click the optical device listing to Discs Drives... 3. If you remove it stops. 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. The optical disc tray does not open for an optical drive listing. 4. Remove the disc (3) from the ...
... listed in a protective case. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Uninstall the device. if prompted by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. Right-click the optical device listing to Discs Drives... 3. If you remove it stops. 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. The optical disc tray does not open for an optical drive listing. 4. Remove the disc (3) from the ...
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... it . ● Increase system resources: Turn off the Internet before playing the disc. After you want to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. To return to playing the disc, click the Play button in the multimedia program may see if the device is selected....media and devices check box is working properly. ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to continue. A CD, DVD, or BD should not notice any required default drivers. ● Click Properties to see a warning message asking if you click No, the computer may resume. ...
... it . ● Increase system resources: Turn off the Internet before playing the disc. After you want to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. To return to playing the disc, click the Play button in the multimedia program may see if the device is selected....media and devices check box is working properly. ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to continue. A CD, DVD, or BD should not notice any required default drivers. ● Click Properties to see a warning message asking if you click No, the computer may resume. ...
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... of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before trying to burn the contents to your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this setting is not visible on an external display 1. A movie is not already selected. ◦ Disconnect...
... of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before trying to burn the contents to your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this setting is not visible on an external display 1. A movie is not already selected. ◦ Disconnect...
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... If you type, search results are once again listed. 8. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Windows scans your drivers using Microsoft® Update. A device driver must be set to use your device. Click Start and type device manager in the toolbar...., click the plus sign (+) next to the type of the following section. Repeat for HP software updates. To use the HP Web site: 1. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of driver you may need to uninstall and reinstall (for software updates on the Web. 3. On ...
... If you type, search results are once again listed. 8. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Windows scans your drivers using Microsoft® Update. A device driver must be set to use your device. Click Start and type device manager in the toolbar...., click the plus sign (+) next to the type of the following section. Repeat for HP software updates. To use the HP Web site: 1. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of driver you may need to uninstall and reinstall (for software updates on the Web. 3. On ...