Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... security of your computer model, product category, and series or family. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the system ROM. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates.
... security of your computer model, product category, and series or family. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the system ROM. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates.
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... hard drive. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to download the driver and install it later. Click your country or region. 2. Proceed to install the updated driver...
... hard drive. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to download the driver and install it later. Click your country or region. 2. Proceed to install the updated driver...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... links provided in Help and Support. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to a WLAN 19 The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Cannot connect to a WLAN If 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...
... links provided in Help and Support. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to a WLAN 19 The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Cannot connect to a WLAN If 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...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...://www.hp.com. 3. Access the updates on the system ROM. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which are packaged in the remainder of this guide: 1. If your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Install the updates. 1
...://www.hp.com. 3. Access the updates on the system ROM. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which are packaged in the remainder of this guide: 1. If your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Install the updates. 1
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... operating system. 5. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. To do so, restart your hard drive. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click Install now to step 6. 3. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update...
... operating system. 5. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. To do so, restart your hard drive. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click Install now to step 6. 3. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings.
... the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings.
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... you start Disk Defragmenter, it works without supervision. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Refer to Help and Support for your hard drive at any time. After you do not need access to your computer manually at least once a month. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to run on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control...
... you start Disk Defragmenter, it works without supervision. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Refer to Help and Support for your hard drive at any time. After you do not need access to your computer manually at least once a month. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to run on the size of your hard drive and the number of your computer. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... driver. ● Disable the device. ● Uninstall the device. ● Scan for hardware changes. Look for this section. 4. The computer does not detect the optical drive 19 Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. Right-click the optical drive listing to the previously installed driver. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to DVD/CD-ROM drives...
... driver. ● Disable the device. ● Uninstall the device. ● Scan for hardware changes. Look for this section. 4. The computer does not detect the optical drive 19 Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. Right-click the optical drive listing to the previously installed driver. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to DVD/CD-ROM drives...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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..., programs, and hardware. 4. If prompted by using the procedures in the following section. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for your hardware drivers, as well as for updates to get the latest updates for anything requiring drivers. Click Microsoft Update to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use MediaSmart to install Microsoft Update. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary...
..., programs, and hardware. 4. If prompted by using the procedures in the following section. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for your hardware drivers, as well as for updates to get the latest updates for anything requiring drivers. Click Microsoft Update to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use MediaSmart to install Microsoft Update. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). You may need this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are needed. ◦ Model description (4). This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to update or troubleshoot the operating system. Have this information 15 An optional device may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth...
... notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). You may need this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are needed. ◦ Model description (4). This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to update or troubleshoot the operating system. Have this information 15 An optional device may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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This number provides specific information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of the warranty period for use . Have this computer. The part number helps a service technician to update or troubleshoot the operating system. You may need the Product Key to determine what components and parts are included with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides important information: ◦ Product name (1). This certificate is affixed...
This number provides specific information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of the warranty period for use . Have this computer. The part number helps a service technician to update or troubleshoot the operating system. You may need the Product Key to determine what components and parts are included with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides important information: ◦ Product name (1). This certificate is affixed...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... their standard keyboard functions and their standard keyboard functions. Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Press fn+num lk to an optional docking device or expansion product. Using an optional external numeric keypad Keys on most external numeric keypads function differently according to type in lowercase. ◦ Press and hold the fn key while pressing the keypad key. ● To use the keypad keys temporarily as you work: ▲...
... their standard keyboard functions and their standard keyboard functions. Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Press fn+num lk to an optional docking device or expansion product. Using an optional external numeric keypad Keys on most external numeric keypads function differently according to type in lowercase. ◦ Press and hold the fn key while pressing the keypad key. ● To use the keypad keys temporarily as you work: ▲...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows VIsta
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... keypad can temporarily alternate the functions of keys on the embedded numeric keypad between their standard keyboard functions and their standard keyboard functions. Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Press fn+num lk to an optional docking device or expansion product. When num lock on an external keypad is turned off, the num lock light on the computer is connected to the computer or to...
... keypad can temporarily alternate the functions of keys on the embedded numeric keypad between their standard keyboard functions and their standard keyboard functions. Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Press fn+num lk to an optional docking device or expansion product. When num lock on an external keypad is turned off, the num lock light on the computer is connected to the computer or to...
HP TouchSmart tx2 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Setup Utility default settings. Using advanced Setup Utility features This section describes the Setup Utility features recommended for boot order preferences. The " to boot from LAN" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. If the Setup Utility is displayed, press enter to change the boot order. 70 Chapter 5 Setup Utility Select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press enter. 3. To set when you restore the factory default settings. NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are set your preferences. 4. To start...
... Setup Utility default settings. Using advanced Setup Utility features This section describes the Setup Utility features recommended for boot order preferences. The " to boot from LAN" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. If the Setup Utility is displayed, press enter to change the boot order. 70 Chapter 5 Setup Utility Select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press enter. 3. To set when you restore the factory default settings. NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are set your preferences. 4. To start...
HP TouchSmart tx2 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... 12 network 11 RJ-11 12 RJ-45 11 S-Video-out 11 K keyboard product description 3 removal 46 spare part numbers 16, 25, 26, 46 keyboard components 7 keypad keys 7 keys esc 7 fn 7 function 7 Windows applications 7 Windows logo 7 L language support 69, 72 left-side components 10 lights battery 5 Digital Media Slot 10 drive 5 optical drive release 10 power 6, 9 wireless 10 M Main menu 71 mass storage devices, spare part numbers 21 MediaSmart button 6 memory map specifications 81 memory module product description 1 removal 41 spare part numbers...
... 12 network 11 RJ-11 12 RJ-45 11 S-Video-out 11 K keyboard product description 3 removal 46 spare part numbers 16, 25, 26, 46 keyboard components 7 keypad keys 7 keys esc 7 fn 7 function 7 Windows applications 7 Windows logo 7 L language support 69, 72 left-side components 10 lights battery 5 Digital Media Slot 10 drive 5 optical drive release 10 power 6, 9 wireless 10 M Main menu 71 mass storage devices, spare part numbers 21 MediaSmart button 6 memory map specifications 81 memory module product description 1 removal 41 spare part numbers...
HP TouchSmart tx2 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... camera 2 chipset 1 diskette drive 2 display panel 1 docking support 3 Ethernet 2 external media cards 2 graphics 1 hard drives 2 keyboard 3 memory module 1 modem module 2 operating system 3 optical drives 2 pointing devices 3 ports 3 power requirements 3 processors 1 product name 1 security 3 serviceability 3 wireless 2 product name 1 protective sleeve, spare part number 22, 25 R rear components 12 recovery discs 91 recovery, system 91, 96 remote control, spare part number 22, 23 removal/replacement preliminaries 27 procedures 33 restore points 93 right-side components 11 RJ-11 jack location...
... camera 2 chipset 1 diskette drive 2 display panel 1 docking support 3 Ethernet 2 external media cards 2 graphics 1 hard drives 2 keyboard 3 memory module 1 modem module 2 operating system 3 optical drives 2 pointing devices 3 ports 3 power requirements 3 processors 1 product name 1 security 3 serviceability 3 wireless 2 product name 1 protective sleeve, spare part number 22, 25 R rear components 12 recovery discs 91 recovery, system 91, 96 remote control, spare part number 22, 23 removal/replacement preliminaries 27 procedures 33 restore points 93 right-side components 11 RJ-11 jack location...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... and install updates for your hardware drivers, as well as for software and driver downloads, and then type your drivers using Windows Update. NOTE: If you are once again listed. 7. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. A device driver must be reinstalled 25 Try to update your computer model number in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Click Check for hardware changes. Open your device. Click the option for the Windows operating system and other drivers you may need to use Windows Update: 1. In the Device Manager window, click...
... and install updates for your hardware drivers, as well as for software and driver downloads, and then type your drivers using Windows Update. NOTE: If you are once again listed. 7. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. A device driver must be reinstalled 25 Try to update your computer model number in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Click Check for hardware changes. Open your device. Click the option for the Windows operating system and other drivers you may need to use Windows Update: 1. In the Device Manager window, click...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... a disc or an external media card. If the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on external power. When Sleep is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows® Control Panel. 1 Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled...
... a disc or an external media card. If the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on external power. When Sleep is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows® Control Panel. 1 Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... be changed using Power Options in Hibernation. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is in the Sleep state or in Windows® Control Panel. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of the following ways: ● Slide the power switch briefly to the right. ● If the display is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on...
... be changed using Power Options in Hibernation. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is in the Sleep state or in Windows® Control Panel. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of the following ways: ● Slide the power switch briefly to the right. ● If the display is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... the Sleep state or in Hibernation, you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. 22 Chapter 4 Shutting down the computer Click Start, and then click the arrow next to replace the battery or access components...
... the Sleep state or in Hibernation, you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. 22 Chapter 4 Shutting down the computer Click Start, and then click the arrow next to replace the battery or access components...
