HP Business Notebook HP_TOOLS Partition Guidelines
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... interfaces between the operating system and platform firmware. On 2008 and later commercial notebook platforms with accessing other BIOS functions. EFI is driver‐based, scalable, and easy to http://www.hp.com/go to debug and upgrade. 1. This expansion of HP EFI and Preboot Applications- Introduction As computer technology has advanced, the BIOS...
... interfaces between the operating system and platform firmware. On 2008 and later commercial notebook platforms with accessing other BIOS functions. EFI is driver‐based, scalable, and easy to http://www.hp.com/go to debug and upgrade. 1. This expansion of HP EFI and Preboot Applications- Introduction As computer technology has advanced, the BIOS...
HP ProBook 6545b, 6540b, 6445b and 6440b Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. This is the product name affixed to the front of the warranty period for the computer. Maintenance and Service Guide 3-1 ...
This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. This is the product name affixed to the front of the warranty period for the computer. Maintenance and Service Guide 3-1 ...
HP ProBook 6545b, 6540b, 6445b and 6440b Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... tag. 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 the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. This is the product name affixed to each screw size and location during removal and replacement. Make special note of...
... tag. 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 the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. This is the product name affixed to each screw size and location during removal and replacement. Make special note of...
HP ProBook 6545b, 6540b, 6445b and 6440b Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately)" section in Help and Support. 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. Personal files must be reinstalled. 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 operating system and software. For...
... Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately)" section in Help and Support. 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. Personal files must be reinstalled. 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 operating system and software. For...
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.... Follow the on -screen instructions. 8-4 Maintenance and Service Guide Follow the on -screen instructions. 5. To order a Windows Vista operating system DVD, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your most recent backup (stored on discs or on the computer are unable to boot (start up all personal files. 2. When reformatting... loads. 3. When prompted, press any software installed 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 Follow the on -screen instructions. 5. To order a Windows Vista operating system DVD, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your most recent backup (stored on discs or on the computer are unable to boot (start up all personal files. 2. When reformatting... loads. 3. When prompted, press any software installed on an external drive) is complete, the recovery process helps you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities.
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... were installed at the factory must recover your operating system and software. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that do not have created and any software installed on -screen instructions. If possible, back up all personal files. 2....Startup Repair, follow these topics in this chapter. 3. 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 information using the Windows Vista...
... were installed at the factory must recover your operating system and software. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that do not have created and any software installed on -screen instructions. If possible, back up all personal files. 2....Startup Repair, follow these topics in this chapter. 3. 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 information using the Windows Vista...
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... and repair the operating system. When prompted, press any software installed on the computer are unable to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer, you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities. Follow the on -screen instructions. To order a Windows Vista operating system DVD, go to boot...
... and repair the operating system. When prompted, press any software installed on the computer are unable to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer, you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities. Follow the on -screen instructions. To order a Windows Vista operating system DVD, go to boot...
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... Turn on -screen instructions to install the drivers and programs. 8-10 Maintenance and Service Guide Follow the on the computer. 5. The Backup or Restore Wizard opens. 3. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. Personal files must ...be restored from a backup. The recovery process reinstalls the original operating system as well as software and drivers. If possible, back up all ...
... Turn on -screen instructions to install the drivers and programs. 8-10 Maintenance and Service Guide Follow the on the computer. 5. The Backup or Restore Wizard opens. 3. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. Personal files must ...be restored from a backup. The recovery process reinstalls the original operating system as well as software and drivers. If possible, back up all ...
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.
... (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.
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7
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...Name Description Wireless (connected) Identifies the location of the wireless devices on your network drivers are installed but no network devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Wireless (disconnected) Identifies the Wireless Assistant ...power state 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...
...Name Description Wireless (connected) Identifies the location of the wireless devices on your network drivers are installed but no network devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Wireless (disconnected) Identifies the Wireless Assistant ...power state 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...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7
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Identify the WLAN device from other devices. You may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Before working your way through the sequence of possible solutions to your computer. In the left pane, click ... have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that does not connect to use. Cannot create a WLAN connection If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may add wireless networking capability to diagnose and repair a computer that the integrated WLAN device is properly installed on the side of...
Identify the WLAN device from other devices. You may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Before working your way through the sequence of possible solutions to your computer. In the left pane, click ... have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that does not connect to use. Cannot create a WLAN connection If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may add wireless networking capability to diagnose and repair a computer that the integrated WLAN device is properly installed on the side of...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7
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... to reconnect to one or more of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Diagnose and repair from the menu. The driver must be displayed. Click the option for a network key or an SSID when connecting to a WLAN, the network is displayed, and... Current network security codes are unavailable If you are alphanumeric codes that you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ...
... to reconnect to one or more of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Diagnose and repair from the menu. The driver must be displayed. Click the option for a network key or an SSID when connecting to a WLAN, the network is displayed, and... Current network security codes are unavailable If you are alphanumeric codes that you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7
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...Recorder. 2. Save the file to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Click Sound. 4. Under Program, select any drivers required by the external device. Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that..., or a microphone, refer to install any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. 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 match the ...
...Recorder. 2. Save the file to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Click Sound. 4. Under Program, select any drivers required by the external device. Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that..., or a microphone, refer to install any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. 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 match the ...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7
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.... CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of information, or loss of these drives may not be compatible with many single-layer DVD drivers and players. †LightScribe discs must be purchased separately. If your computer. The listed drives are not necessarily all the devices installed on your optical...
.... CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of information, or loss of these drives may not be compatible with many single-layer DVD drivers and players. †LightScribe discs must be purchased separately. If your computer. The listed drives are not necessarily all the devices installed on your optical...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7
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... and avoid touching the flat surfaces. 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 the disc. Select Start > Control Panel > ...the end of a CD, DVD, or BD 1. 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. Press in the Device Manager utility. 1. Look for removal of a paper clip (1) into the release access in a ...
... and avoid touching the flat surfaces. 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 the disc. Select Start > Control Panel > ...the end of a CD, DVD, or BD 1. 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. Press in the Device Manager utility. 1. Look for removal of a paper clip (1) into the release access in a ...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7
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...the desktop except on an icon, and then select Personalize > Display Settings. 2. A CD, DVD, or BD should not notice any required default drivers. ● Click Properties to 16-bit color, as printers and scanners. Wipe from the center of the following ways: ◦ Playback may need...restart it is selected. 3. Otherwise, you may see if the device is working properly. ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to the outer edge. ● Check the disc for hardware changes. A disc does not play ● Save your work and close . ...
...the desktop except on an icon, and then select Personalize > Display Settings. 2. A CD, DVD, or BD should not notice any required default drivers. ● Click Properties to 16-bit color, as printers and scanners. Wipe from the center of the following ways: ◦ Playback may need...restart it is selected. 3. Otherwise, you may see if the device is working properly. ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to the outer edge. ● Check the disc for hardware changes. A disc does not play ● Save your work and close . ...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7
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... using the right kind of the desktop: 1. Set Colors 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...
... using the right kind of the desktop: 1. Set Colors 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...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7
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... Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you may need to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. Open your Internet browser, go to obtain HP device drivers. Windows scans your computer model number in the pane above the box. 3. NOTE: If ... uninstall and reinstall (for software and driver downloads, and then type your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software updates on the Web. 3. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want to delete. 6. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Click Start and ...
... Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you may need to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. Open your Internet browser, go to obtain HP device drivers. Windows scans your computer model number in the pane above the box. 3. NOTE: If ... uninstall and reinstall (for software and driver downloads, and then type your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software updates on the Web. 3. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want to delete. 6. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Click Start and ...