Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... User Account Control feature to improve the security of this guide: 1. Install the updates. 1 To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Identify your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may be prompted for your computer model, product category, and series or family. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to Windows...
... User Account Control feature to improve the security of this guide: 1. Install the updates. 1 To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Identify your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may be prompted for your computer model, product category, and series or family. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to Windows...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... able to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. or - When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web...
... able to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. or - When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to a WLAN 19 In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that...
... tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to a WLAN 19 In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. You may be prompted for your computer model, product category, and series or family. Access the updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for a system BIOS update by identifying...
... such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. You may be prompted for your computer model, product category, and series or family. Access the updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for a system BIOS update by identifying...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... operation of the device. 4 Updating software When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Open your Internet browser, go to download the driver and install it later. Click Install now to step 6. 3. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. or - To do so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed...
... operation of the device. 4 Updating software When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Open your Internet browser, go to download the driver and install it later. Click Install now to step 6. 3. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. or - To do so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver 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 Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list.
... the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver 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 Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list.
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of networking connection or perform any type of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to a disc or an external media card. If the computer is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off. Using power-saving states 1 1 Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory...
... of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of networking connection or perform any type of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to a disc or an external media card. If the computer is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off. Using power-saving states 1 1 Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... the computer from external power and remove the battery. 24 Chapter 4 Shutting down . If the computer is possible. 1. Click Shut Down. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button. 3. 4 Shutting down...
... the computer from external power and remove the battery. 24 Chapter 4 Shutting down . If the computer is possible. 1. Click Shut Down. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button. 3. 4 Shutting down...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Follow the on your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click Install now to get the latest updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Click Change settings...
... updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Follow the on your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click Install now to get the latest updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Click Change settings...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...ROM with DL support 3 T troubleshooting burning discs 27 device driver 28 disc play 25, 26 HP device drivers 28 optical disc tray 23 optical drive detection 24 Windows drivers 29 30 Index optical drive DVD burning 10, 27 changing region setting 8 copying 9 playing 6 removing 11 DVD drive 2 DVD region settings 8 H hard disk drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 13 installing 17 removing 16 replacing 16 hard drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 13 installing 17 removing 16 replacing 16 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 13 L light, drive 14 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 12 Disk...
...ROM with DL support 3 T troubleshooting burning discs 27 device driver 28 disc play 25, 26 HP device drivers 28 optical disc tray 23 optical drive detection 24 Windows drivers 29 30 Index optical drive DVD burning 10, 27 changing region setting 8 copying 9 playing 6 removing 11 DVD drive 2 DVD region settings 8 H hard disk drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 13 installing 17 removing 16 replacing 16 hard drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 13 installing 17 removing 16 replacing 16 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 13 L light, drive 14 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 12 Disk...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... the Windows® Product Key. You may need this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. This certificate is affixed inside the hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s) (select models only)-Provide information about the product's hardware components. An optional device may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating...
... the Windows® Product Key. You may need this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. This certificate is affixed inside the hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s) (select models only)-Provide information about the product's hardware components. An optional device may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... then configure the default audio playback device according to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. Determining the type of graphics card is installed on the computer. 2. Connect one HDMI device connected to the computer. You must also determine what type of graphics card installed on the computer display or any compatible digital or audio component. Connecting an HDMI device The computer includes an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. The HDMI port connects the computer to an optional video or audio device...
... then configure the default audio playback device according to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. Determining the type of graphics card is installed on the computer. 2. Connect one HDMI device connected to the computer. You must also determine what type of graphics card installed on the computer display or any compatible digital or audio component. Connecting an HDMI device The computer includes an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. The HDMI port connects the computer to an optional video or audio device...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Open your computer model number in the search box, and then press enter. - A device driver must be set to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for software and driver downloads, type your Internet browser and go...
...-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Open your computer model number in the search box, and then press enter. - A device driver must be set to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for software and driver downloads, type your Internet browser and go...
Drives - Windows 7
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... can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to your hard drive at any time. You may be prompted for your computer manually at least once a month. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may take more than an hour to Help and Support for more information. Select Start > All...
... can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to your hard drive at any time. You may be prompted for your computer manually at least once a month. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may take more than an hour to Help and Support for more information. Select Start > All...
Drives - Windows 7
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... location on -screen instructions. 26 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to do so, restart your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. When the list of the device. or - Open your Internet browser, go to automatically check for and install updates for updates...
... location on -screen instructions. 26 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to do so, restart your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. When the list of the device. or - Open your Internet browser, go to automatically check for and install updates for updates...
Drives - Windows 7
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...hard drive; optical drive E external drive 11 H hard disk drive external 11 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 13 installing 17 removing 16 replacing 16 hard drive external 11 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 13 installing 17 removing 16 replacing 16 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 13 L light, drive 14 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 O optical disc removing optical drive 10 2, 11 R region codes, DVD 7 S SmartBay inserting a drive 20 replacing a drive 20 software Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 T troubleshooting burning discs 25 device driver 25 disc...
...hard drive; optical drive E external drive 11 H hard disk drive external 11 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 13 installing 17 removing 16 replacing 16 hard drive external 11 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 13 installing 17 removing 16 replacing 16 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 13 L light, drive 14 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 O optical disc removing optical drive 10 2, 11 R region codes, DVD 7 S SmartBay inserting a drive 20 replacing a drive 20 software Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 T troubleshooting burning discs 25 device driver 25 disc...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... your computer, and select Mouse settings. Connecting an external mouse You can also be connected to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. A USB mouse can connect an external USB mouse to the computer using the ports on the computer. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Setting TouchPad preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to the system using one of the USB ports on an optional docking device or expansion product. 2 Chapter...
... your computer, and select Mouse settings. Connecting an external mouse You can also be connected to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. A USB mouse can connect an external USB mouse to the computer using the ports on the computer. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Setting TouchPad preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to the system using one of the USB ports on an optional docking device or expansion product. 2 Chapter...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... turned on. Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad You can be used like the arrow, page up, or page down keys. When num lock on an external keypad is turned off, the num lock light on the computer is turned on, each key on the keypad performs the function indicated by using the fn key or the fn+shift key combination. ● To change the function of a keypad key...
... turned on. Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad You can be used like the arrow, page up, or page down keys. When num lock on an external keypad is turned off, the num lock light on the computer is turned on, each key on the keypad performs the function indicated by using the fn key or the fn+shift key combination. ● To change the function of a keypad key...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click Check for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. If you can check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Install now to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Follow the on your Internet...
... Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click Check for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. If you can check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Install now to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Follow the on your Internet...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... external power and remove the battery. 17 If the computer is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to use the Windows Shut down command. Shut down the computer under any of the following emergency procedures in Hibernation, you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is shut down. Click Start. 3. Save your work and close all open...
... external power and remove the battery. 17 If the computer is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to use the Windows Shut down command. Shut down the computer under any of the following emergency procedures in Hibernation, you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is shut down. Click Start. 3. Save your work and close all open...