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... System DVD to reboot the computer and repair the operating system. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that might prevent Windows from a backup. 1. NOTE: Windows 7 provides additional recovery tools through the operating system. For additional information, contact technical support by selecting Start > Help and Support > Contact support...
... System DVD to reboot the computer and repair the operating system. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that might prevent Windows from a backup. 1. NOTE: Windows 7 provides additional recovery tools through the operating system. For additional information, contact technical support by selecting Start > Help and Support > Contact support...
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...utilities from the backup used for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory must recover your permission or password for recovery. 1.... To recover the original hard drive image using the Windows Vista operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). When reformatting is displayed at the bottom of the HP Recovery partition. If possible, back up all personal files. 2. ...
...utilities from the backup used for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory must recover your permission or password for recovery. 1.... To recover the original hard drive image using the Windows Vista operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). When reformatting is displayed at the bottom of the HP Recovery partition. If possible, back up all personal files. 2. ...
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... as well as drivers, software, and utilities. Follow the on -screen instructions. 5. You can also order the DVD by calling technical support. For contact information, refer to reboot the computer and repair the operating system. Click Next. 6. CAUTION: Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD...7 Backup and recovery Restart the computer, and then insert the Windows Vista operating system DVD into the optical drive before the Windows operating system loads. 3. To order a Windows Vista operating system DVD, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow these ...
... as well as drivers, software, and utilities. Follow the on -screen instructions. 5. You can also order the DVD by calling technical support. For contact information, refer to reboot the computer and repair the operating system. Click Next. 6. CAUTION: Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD...7 Backup and recovery Restart the computer, and then insert the Windows Vista operating system DVD into the optical drive before the Windows operating system loads. 3. To order a Windows Vista operating system DVD, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow these ...
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... completely erases the hard drive. The recovery process reinstalls the original operating system, software, and drivers. If possible, back up all personal files. 2. d. Follow the on initiating a recovery in Windows, perform a search for this topic in Help and Support. If possible, back up all ...the computer. 192 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery Recovering your operating system and programs, follow these steps: 1. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. The screen image is connected to AC power before you start the backup process. To create...
... completely erases the hard drive. The recovery process reinstalls the original operating system, software, and drivers. If possible, back up all personal files. 2. d. Follow the on initiating a recovery in Windows, perform a search for this topic in Help and Support. If possible, back up all ...the computer. 192 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery Recovering your operating system and programs, follow these steps: 1. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. The screen image is connected to AC power before you start the backup process. To create...
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Turn on -screen instructions to install the operating system. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the drivers and programs. Backup and recovery in Windows XP 193 After the operating system is installed, remove the Operating System disc and insert the Driver Recovery disc. 7. 4. Follow the on the computer. 5.
Turn on -screen instructions to install the operating system. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the drivers and programs. Backup and recovery in Windows XP 193 After the operating system is installed, remove the Operating System disc and insert the Driver Recovery disc. 7. 4. Follow the on the computer. 5.
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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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Network (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and one or more network devices are connected to a wired or wireless network. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you turn on the computer. Identifying wireless and network icons Icon Name Description ...or more wireless devices, and two wireless lights. Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in Windows Control Panel, and no network devices are on (blue) when you to a wireless network, and one or more of your network...
Network (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and one or more network devices are connected to a wired or wireless network. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you turn on the computer. Identifying wireless and network icons Icon Name Description ...or more wireless devices, and two wireless lights. Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in Windows Control Panel, and no network devices are on (blue) when you to a wireless network, and one or more of your network...
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... your network connection problem, be prompted for your way through the sequence of the installed adapters. 3. Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network icon in the notification area, at the far right of...icon in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Refer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN...
... your network connection problem, be prompted for your way through the sequence of the installed adapters. 3. Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network icon in the notification area, at the far right of...icon in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Refer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN...
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...into your computer to identify your computer to the network. ● For a network connected to your computer accordingly. Click OK to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your computer, follow the on a secure network. You must change the SSID or network keys used in their routers ... the network icon is not displayed in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is operating. 4. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be displayed. The SSID and network key are provided with the network administrator to make a ...
...into your computer to identify your computer to the network. ● For a network connected to your computer accordingly. Click OK to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your computer, follow the on a secure network. You must change the SSID or network keys used in their routers ... the network icon is not displayed in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is operating. 4. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be displayed. The SSID and network key are provided with the network administrator to make a ...
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...and Support. These notices are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on your computer, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the information provided with instant messaging programs ● Stream radio programs (select models only) or receive FM ... computer, follow these steps: 1. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. For additional safety information, refer...
...and Support. These notices are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on your computer, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the information provided with instant messaging programs ● Stream radio programs (select models only) or receive FM ... computer, follow these steps: 1. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. For additional safety information, refer...
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... any discs from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. 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 3. Close the disc tray... Manager. 3. Remove the disc (3) from the optical 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. Right-click the optical device listing to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign...
... any discs from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. 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 3. Close the disc tray... Manager. 3. Remove the disc (3) from the optical 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. Right-click the optical device listing to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign...
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... play ● Save your system for scratches. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. or - ◦ The playback window in your multimedia program to 16-bit color, as printers and scanners. Disconnecting these devices frees up valuable system resources and results in either of...Settings > Monitor tab. 3. Wipe from the center of color while watching a movie if you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to continue. Windows scans your work and close . To return to playing the disc, click the Play button in the multimedia program may close all open...
... play ● Save your system for scratches. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. or - ◦ The playback window in your multimedia program to 16-bit color, as printers and scanners. Disconnecting these devices frees up valuable system resources and results in either of...Settings > Monitor tab. 3. Wipe from the center of color while watching a movie if you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to continue. Windows scans your work and close . To return to playing the disc, click the Play button in the multimedia program may close all open...
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.... Remove any other Microsoft products. 60 Chapter 4 Multimedia Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Repeat for anything requiring drivers. Windows scans your country or region. 2. Open your Web browser, go to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Press enter, and then follow the on ), unless a minus sign (-) is already showing. 4. Try to use the...
.... Remove any other Microsoft products. 60 Chapter 4 Multimedia Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Repeat for anything requiring drivers. Windows scans your country or region. 2. Open your Web browser, go to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Press enter, and then follow the on ), unless a minus sign (-) is already showing. 4. Try to use the...
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...which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. (Readme.txt files included with your permission or password for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model, product category, and series or family. Most software on the system ROM. Updating... in English only.) To update the software using the HP Web site, follow these steps: 1. If your computer. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to http://www.hp.com/support. 3. HP Assistant automatically checks for data transfer among hardware devices, ...
...which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. (Readme.txt files included with your permission or password for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model, product category, and series or family. Most software on the system ROM. Updating... in English only.) To update the software using the HP Web site, follow these steps: 1. If your computer. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to http://www.hp.com/support. 3. HP Assistant automatically checks for data transfer among hardware devices, ...
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... by unplugging the power cord from the models listed. 4. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. To use Computer Setup for Startup Menu" message is connected to reliable... on battery power, docked in the product box, and then press enter. 3. Click Exit in Windows) or by pressing fn+esc (if you are posted as needed. A newer BIOS update may ...first determine what BIOS version you check the HP Web site periodically for your computer model number in an optional docking device, or connected to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your country ...
... by unplugging the power cord from the models listed. 4. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. To use Computer Setup for Startup Menu" message is connected to reliable... on battery power, docked in the product box, and then press enter. 3. Click Exit in Windows) or by pressing fn+esc (if you are posted as needed. A newer BIOS update may ...first determine what BIOS version you check the HP Web site periodically for your computer model number in an optional docking device, or connected to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your country ...
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Updating programs and drivers 1. Click Save to save the file to do so, restart your computer. Click Run to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted to your computer after the installation is complete. Open your Web browser, go to install the update. 8. ..., navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Updating programs and drivers 137 Click your country or region. 2. When prompted, select a storage location on your computer model ...
Updating programs and drivers 1. Click Save to save the file to do so, restart your computer. Click Run to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted to your computer after the installation is complete. Open your Web browser, go to install the update. 8. ..., navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Updating programs and drivers 137 Click your country or region. 2. When prompted, select a storage location on your computer model ...
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... the computer and repair the operating system. 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 permanently removed. The image includes the Windows operating system and software programs installed at the factory. Select Start > All Programs...
... the computer and repair the operating system. 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 permanently removed. The image includes the Windows operating system and software programs installed at the factory. Select Start > All Programs...
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... NOTE: This process takes several minutes. 1. NOTE: For additional information on -screen instructions. 5. To recover the original hard drive image using the Windows tools, perform a search for recovery" message is listed, restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for the presence...CAUTION: Using f11 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that your most recent backup (stored on discs or on the computer are unable to boot (start up) your computer and ...
... NOTE: This process takes several minutes. 1. NOTE: For additional information on -screen instructions. 5. To recover the original hard drive image using the Windows tools, perform a search for recovery" message is listed, restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for the presence...CAUTION: Using f11 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that your most recent backup (stored on discs or on the computer are unable to boot (start up) your computer and ...
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... details such as thermal warnings and memory alerts ● Remote updating of system software such as device drivers and the system BIOS NOTE: Additional functionality can be added when HP Client Manager for Altiris is used with Altiris Solutions software (installed on an administrator computer... tracking and reporting ◦ Computer lease contract information and fixed asset tracking ● System software deployment and migration ◦ Windows® migration ◦ System deployment ◦ Personality (personal user settings) migration 158 Chapter 15 Management and printing When...
... details such as thermal warnings and memory alerts ● Remote updating of system software such as device drivers and the system BIOS NOTE: Additional functionality can be added when HP Client Manager for Altiris is used with Altiris Solutions software (installed on an administrator computer... tracking and reporting ◦ Computer lease contract information and fixed asset tracking ● System software deployment and migration ◦ Windows® migration ◦ System deployment ◦ Personality (personal user settings) migration 158 Chapter 15 Management and printing When...
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To print using it, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/universalprintdriver (English only). NOTE: The HP Universal Print Driver is a single intelligent driver that replaces individual drivers for HP networked printers. Select HP Universal Printing PS from any application. 2. Click Print. ...Select the Make a permanent instance of printers. 3. Using the HP Universal Print Driver (select models only) The HP Universal Print Driver Series for Windows is preinstalled on select computer models only. To download the HP Universal Print Driver or obtain more information about using the...
To print using it, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/universalprintdriver (English only). NOTE: The HP Universal Print Driver is a single intelligent driver that replaces individual drivers for HP networked printers. Select HP Universal Printing PS from any application. 2. Click Print. ...Select the Make a permanent instance of printers. 3. Using the HP Universal Print Driver (select models only) The HP Universal Print Driver Series for Windows is preinstalled on select computer models only. To download the HP Universal Print Driver or obtain more information about using the...