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... before completion 97 A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 98 A device driver must be reinstalled ...98 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 98 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 99 13 Changing QuickWeb settings Disabling and enabling QuickWeb 100 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility ...101...
... before completion 97 A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 98 A device driver must be reinstalled ...98 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 98 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 99 13 Changing QuickWeb settings Disabling and enabling QuickWeb 100 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility ...101...
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... Configuration menu 104 Diagnostics menu ...105 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...107 Determining the BIOS version 107 Downloading a BIOS update 107 Updating programs and drivers ...108 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...110 Backing up your information ...111 Using Windows Backup and Restore 112 Using system restore points 112...
... Configuration menu 104 Diagnostics menu ...105 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...107 Determining the BIOS version 107 Downloading a BIOS update 107 Updating programs and drivers ...108 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...110 Backing up your information ...111 Using Windows Backup and Restore 112 Using system restore points 112...
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... installed, and one or two wireless lights. Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all wireless network devices are disabled by the wireless action key (f12) or HP Wireless Assistant). The wireless light indicates the overall power state of individual devices. Using wireless...
... installed, and one or two wireless lights. Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all wireless network devices are disabled by the wireless action key (f12) or HP Wireless Assistant). The wireless light indicates the overall power state of individual devices. Using wireless...
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... volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. To reduce the risk of audio features that allow you install all drivers required by the external device. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on the computer. Click the Test button. For...Create or "burn" audio CDs. Click Sound. 4. For additional safety information, refer to the correct jack on the computer: 1. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices included with the device. Under Program Events, select any sound event, such as external...
... volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. To reduce the risk of audio features that allow you install all drivers required by the external device. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on the computer. Click the Test button. For...Create or "burn" audio CDs. Click Sound. 4. For additional safety information, refer to the correct jack on the computer: 1. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices included with the device. Under Program Events, select any sound event, such as external...
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...; DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive For more information about required software and drivers or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. Disconnect the drive from the computer. 2. Disconnect the AC power cord. Connect the...
...; DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive For more information about required software and drivers or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. Disconnect the drive from the computer. 2. Disconnect the AC power cord. Connect the...
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... the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to an optional expansion product. NOTE: The first time a USB device is connected, the "Installing device driver software" message is detected. For more USB ports, connect an optional hub or optional expansion product. 8 External devices Using a USB device A USB port connects an...
... the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to an optional expansion product. NOTE: The first time a USB device is connected, the "Installing device driver software" message is detected. For more USB ports, connect an optional hub or optional expansion product. 8 External devices Using a USB device A USB port connects an...
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... does not have a problem connecting to Help and Support. 1. Identify the WLAN device from other devices If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on the side of the computer. For more information, refer to a WLAN, confirm that device... drivers are included with select computer models only. If wireless networking is not listed in Help and Support. 92 Chapter 12 Troubleshooting In the System area, ...
... does not have a problem connecting to Help and Support. 1. Identify the WLAN device from other devices If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on the side of the computer. For more information, refer to a WLAN, confirm that device... drivers are included with select computer models only. If wireless networking is not listed in Help and Support. 92 Chapter 12 Troubleshooting In the System area, ...
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...Some networks change the SSID or network keys used in their routers or access points on -screen instructions. Reinstall the driver. Click the option for the computer from the HP Web site at a public Internet chat room, contact the network administrator to obtain the codes, and then enter the... codes when prompted. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads. 4. Open a Web browser...
...Some networks change the SSID or network keys used in their routers or access points on -screen instructions. Reinstall the driver. Click the option for the computer from the HP Web site at a public Internet chat room, contact the network administrator to obtain the codes, and then enter the... codes when prompted. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads. 4. Open a Web browser...
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3. The computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software might be missing or corrupted. Hold the disc by : 1. If you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical ... the Device Manager window, clicking the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall The computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD drive 95
3. The computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software might be missing or corrupted. Hold the disc by : 1. If you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical ... the Device Manager window, clicking the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall The computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD drive 95
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... that the device is working properly. ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you should not notice any required drivers. ● Click Properties to verify that the disc is not already selected. 4. If you find scratches, treat the disc with filtered ...open programs before playing a disc. ● Log off the Internet before playing the disc. To return to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for scratches. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. Disconnecting these Plug and Play devices frees up valuable system resources and...
... that the device is working properly. ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you should not notice any required drivers. ● Click Properties to verify that the disc is not already selected. 4. If you find scratches, treat the disc with filtered ...open programs before playing a disc. ● Log off the Internet before playing the disc. To return to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for scratches. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. Disconnecting these Plug and Play devices frees up valuable system resources and...
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...2. Windows scans the system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your drivers using the procedures in the search box, and then press...all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. Remove any other drivers you are once again listed. 8. NOTE: If you want to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 98 Chapter 12 Troubleshooting In the...
...2. Windows scans the system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your drivers using the procedures in the search box, and then press...all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. Remove any other drivers you are once again listed. 8. NOTE: If you want to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 98 Chapter 12 Troubleshooting In the...
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...feature automatically checks for and installs updates for Updates. 3. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. A device driver must be reinstalled 99 When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. After the file is complete..., and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. 5. Follow the on the hard drive. If prompted, restart the ...
...feature automatically checks for and installs updates for Updates. 3. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. A device driver must be reinstalled 99 When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. After the file is complete..., and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. 5. Follow the on the hard drive. If prompted, restart the ...
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...downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver. Open a browser window, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your specific product from the hard drive. Click Install now to install. 7..... 5. Click the option for example, filename.exe). The hard drive designation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers appears, click an updated driver to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that appear on the screen reports a successful installation, delete the...
...downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver. Open a browser window, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your specific product from the hard drive. Click Install now to install. 7..... 5. Click the option for example, filename.exe). The hard drive designation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers appears, click an updated driver to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that appear on the screen reports a successful installation, delete the...
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... system restore points (operating system feature)-System restore points reverse undesirable changes to the computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you add new software and data files, continue to back up your information ...and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature)-This feature helps you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature...
... system restore points (operating system feature)-System restore points reverse undesirable changes to the computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you add new software and data files, continue to back up your information ...and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature)-This feature helps you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature...
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...fn key, identifying 8, 31 full system recovery 109 function keys, identifying 8 G graphic modes, switching 55 H hard drive external 65 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 67 installing 70 hard drive bay, identifying 11 hard drive self test 105 hard drive, replacing 69 HDMI port ...Windows logo 8 116 Index cord, power 14 corporate WLAN connection 21 critical battery level 51 critical updates, software 88 D device drivers HP drivers 98 Windows drivers 99 Diagnostics menu 105 digital card defined 76 inserting 76 removing 77 stopping 77 digital dual array microphones, identifying 34 Disk Cleanup ...
...fn key, identifying 8, 31 full system recovery 109 function keys, identifying 8 G graphic modes, switching 55 H hard drive external 65 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 67 installing 70 hard drive bay, identifying 11 hard drive self test 105 hard drive, replacing 69 HDMI port ...Windows logo 8 116 Index cord, power 14 corporate WLAN connection 21 critical battery level 51 critical updates, software 88 D device drivers HP drivers 98 Windows drivers 99 Diagnostics menu 105 digital card defined 76 inserting 76 removing 77 stopping 77 digital dual array microphones, identifying 34 Disk Cleanup ...
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L labels Bluetooth 15 HP Mobile Broadband Module 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 regulatory 15 service tag 15 wireless certification 15 WLAN 15 LAN Power Saving 104 language support ... 15 product name and number, computer 15 programs, updating 108 projector, connecting 40 public WLAN connection 21 Q QuickLock 83 R readable media 43 recovering a program or driver 109 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 113 recovering from the recovery discs 113 recovery discs 109, 110 Recovery Manager 109, 113 recovery partition 109...
L labels Bluetooth 15 HP Mobile Broadband Module 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 regulatory 15 service tag 15 wireless certification 15 WLAN 15 LAN Power Saving 104 language support ... 15 product name and number, computer 15 programs, updating 108 projector, connecting 40 public WLAN connection 21 Q QuickLock 83 R readable media 43 recovering a program or driver 109 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 113 recovering from the recovery discs 113 recovery discs 109, 110 Recovery Manager 109, 113 recovery partition 109...
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... 24 traveling with the computer wireless certification labels 15 troubleshooting burning discs 97 device driver 98 disc play 96, 97 DVD movie play 97 external display 97 HP device drivers 98 optical disc tray 94 optical drive detection 95 Windows drivers 99 turning off the computer 55 U unresponsive system 55 USB cable, connecting 72...
... 24 traveling with the computer wireless certification labels 15 troubleshooting burning discs 97 device driver 98 disc play 96, 97 DVD movie play 97 external display 97 HP device drivers 98 optical disc tray 94 optical drive detection 95 Windows drivers 99 turning off the computer 55 U unresponsive system 55 USB cable, connecting 72...