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...press F8 to enter BIOS mode, and run memory and hard drive tests. If all other start-up problems. Run HP Support Assistant from www.hp.com/go/helpandsupport for latest updates. Run Windows Update from www.update.microsoft.com for latest Microsoft updates. Run the anti...usually bypass the error and continue to run the notebook in Safe mode to install an updated BIOS or driver. Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message. Search www.hp.com for terms in error message. If possible, turn on power, press F10 to enter ...
...press F8 to enter BIOS mode, and run memory and hard drive tests. If all other start-up problems. Run HP Support Assistant from www.hp.com/go/helpandsupport for latest updates. Run Windows Update from www.update.microsoft.com for latest Microsoft updates. Run the anti...usually bypass the error and continue to run the notebook in Safe mode to install an updated BIOS or driver. Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message. Search www.hp.com for terms in error message. If possible, turn on power, press F10 to enter ...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... 49 Locating the fingerprint reader 49 8 Maintenance ...50 Cleaning your computer ...50 Cleaning the display ...50 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 50 Updating programs and drivers ...50 Using SoftPaq Download Manager ...51 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 52 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) ...52 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS 52 Changing the...
... 49 Locating the fingerprint reader 49 8 Maintenance ...50 Cleaning your computer ...50 Cleaning the display ...50 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 50 Updating programs and drivers ...50 Using SoftPaq Download Manager ...51 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 52 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) ...52 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS 52 Changing the...
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...your computer, including product-specific features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications. ● Help and Support-Contains information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to the poster for computer users. This guide is included in this guide, select Start ... To access this guide may not be available on . 1 Introduction This guide contains general information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and technical support. NOTE: Some of your user guides and reference material. ● Getting Started-Contains ...
...your computer, including product-specific features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications. ● Help and Support-Contains information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to the poster for computer users. This guide is included in this guide, select Start ... To access this guide may not be available on . 1 Introduction This guide contains general information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and technical support. NOTE: Some of your user guides and reference material. ● Getting Started-Contains ...
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... the card out of the slot. The ExpressCard slot may contain a protective insert. Press in use the following procedure to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for the card. Press in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. If you are supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer...
... the card out of the slot. The ExpressCard slot may contain a protective insert. Press in use the following procedure to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for the card. Press in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. If you are supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer...
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Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter .... 34 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Remove the device. To disconnect an unpowered external device, turn off and the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be connected to a USB port on the computer. If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device power cord into...
Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter .... 34 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Remove the device. To disconnect an unpowered external device, turn off and the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be connected to a USB port on the computer. If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device power cord into...
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... the latest versions. To avoid this, clean the TouchPad with a soft damp, lint-free cloth. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that can deposit household debris on the keyboard surface. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to clean the keyboard. A vacuum cleaner can become available. 50 Chapter 8 Maintenance If the screen requires...
... the latest versions. To avoid this, clean the TouchPad with a soft damp, lint-free cloth. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that can deposit household debris on the keyboard surface. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to clean the keyboard. A vacuum cleaner can become available. 50 Chapter 8 Maintenance If the screen requires...
Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7
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...-specific support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or ● How to update the software Help and Support ● Operating system information To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates Support. ●...; Troubleshooting tools NOTE: For country- Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation. or - ● How to protect the computer Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation. ● How to care for the ...
...-specific support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or ● How to update the software Help and Support ● Operating system information To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates Support. ●...; Troubleshooting tools NOTE: For country- Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation. or - ● How to protect the computer Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation. ● How to care for the ...
Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7
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... Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. or - Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation > View Warranty Information. - Go to http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments. *You may find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to : ● North America: Hewlett-Packard, MS POD, 11311...Via G. Finding information 3 Resources For information about - Go to http://www.hp.com/ support. ● Support information ● Ordering parts and finding additional help ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates ● Accessories available for the device Limited Warranty* Warranty...
... Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. or - Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation > View Warranty Information. - Go to http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments. *You may find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to : ● North America: Hewlett-Packard, MS POD, 11311...Via G. Finding information 3 Resources For information about - Go to http://www.hp.com/ support. ● Support information ● Ordering parts and finding additional help ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates ● Accessories available for the device Limited Warranty* Warranty...
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This chapter provides information on the following topics: ● Creating a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive (HP Recovery Manager software feature) ● Performing a system restore (from the partition, recovery discs, or a recovery flash drive) ...9679; Backing up and recovering your information Your computer includes tools provided by the operating system and HP to help you safeguard your information ● Recovering a program or driver 34 Chapter 6 Backup and recovery 6 Backup and recovery ● Restore ● Creating restore media ● Performing...
This chapter provides information on the following topics: ● Creating a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive (HP Recovery Manager software feature) ● Performing a system restore (from the partition, recovery discs, or a recovery flash drive) ...9679; Backing up and recovering your information Your computer includes tools provided by the operating system and HP to help you safeguard your information ● Recovering a program or driver 34 Chapter 6 Backup and recovery 6 Backup and recovery ● Restore ● Creating restore media ● Performing...