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... front of the computer. Component (1) Product name (2) Serial number (s/n) (3) Part number/Product number (p/n) (4) Warranty period (5) Model description ENWW Description The name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. An alphanumeric identifier that is unique to determine what components and parts are needed. The part number helps a service technician...
... front of the computer. Component (1) Product name (2) Serial number (s/n) (3) Part number/Product number (p/n) (4) Warranty period (5) Model description ENWW Description The name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. An alphanumeric identifier that is unique to determine what components and parts are needed. The part number helps a service technician...
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... location during removal and replacement. Component (1) Product name (2) Serial number (s/n) (3) Part number/Product number (p/n) (4) Warranty period (5) Model description Description The name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. An alphanumeric identifier used to the front of each product. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures...
... location during removal and replacement. Component (1) Product name (2) Serial number (s/n) (3) Part number/Product number (p/n) (4) Warranty period (5) Model description Description The name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. An alphanumeric identifier used to the front of each product. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures...
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... all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Remove the wireless/memory module compartment cover (see Battery on page 51). Insert a thin tool, such as a screw driver (2), into the release access slot in Hibernation, turn on the computer, and then shut it down the computer. Optical drive NOTE: The optical drive spare...
... all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Remove the wireless/memory module compartment cover (see Battery on page 51). Insert a thin tool, such as a screw driver (2), into the release access slot in Hibernation, turn on the computer, and then shut it down the computer. Optical drive NOTE: The optical drive spare...
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...can recover the full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Therefore, HP recommends downloading the Disaster Recovery utility SoftPaq, and then extract it ...to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). For details, see "Downloading and extracting...
...can recover the full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Therefore, HP recommends downloading the Disaster Recovery utility SoftPaq, and then extract it ...to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). For details, see "Downloading and extracting...
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... and software. or - ● Turn on -screen instructions. 108 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery ENWW Click System Recovery in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Follow the on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for recovery" message appears 2. NOTE...
... and software. or - ● Turn on -screen instructions. 108 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery ENWW Click System Recovery in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Follow the on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for recovery" message appears 2. NOTE...
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...the on the screen. 3. For additional information, see the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet, included with the computer. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. NOTE: If you are permanently removed. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and... HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. Then if the system fails, restore your information, back up all personal files....
...the on the screen. 3. For additional information, see the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet, included with the computer. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. NOTE: If you are permanently removed. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and... HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. Then if the system fails, restore your information, back up all personal files....
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... 3 memory module 2 microphone 3 modem module 3 operating system 4 optical drives 2 pointing devices 3 ports 3 power requirements 4 processors 1 product name 1 security 4 serviceability 4 wireless 3 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 103 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 108 recovering from the recovery discs 108 recovery discs 103, 104 Recovery Manager 103, 107 recovery partition 103...
... 3 memory module 2 microphone 3 modem module 3 operating system 4 optical drives 2 pointing devices 3 ports 3 power requirements 4 processors 1 product name 1 security 4 serviceability 4 wireless 3 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 103 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 108 recovering from the recovery discs 108 recovery discs 103, 104 Recovery Manager 103, 107 recovery partition 103...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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.... registered trademarks of our products. Windows Users Looking for more user guides? Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are available on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. The information contained herein is committed to reducing the environmental impact of Microsoft Corporation...
.... registered trademarks of our products. Windows Users Looking for more user guides? Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are available on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. The information contained herein is committed to reducing the environmental impact of Microsoft Corporation...
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...external devices. Click the name of a program to start the program. ■ Preloaded software. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. Insert the disc into your optical drive. 2. Some updates may have been released since the computer left the factory...provided in the following forms: ■ Preinstalled software. To access links for updating installed software, refer to install the device and any required drivers. Click Start, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Manager. 2. To install software from a disc, follow the ...
...external devices. Click the name of a program to start the program. ■ Preloaded software. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. Insert the disc into your optical drive. 2. Some updates may have been released since the computer left the factory...provided in the following forms: ■ Preinstalled software. To access links for updating installed software, refer to install the device and any required drivers. Click Start, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Manager. 2. To install software from a disc, follow the ...
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... only on the device according to block airflow. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are connecting to a corporate network, contact the IT administrator. ■ Select Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, click Network and Sharing Center, click...
... only on the device according to block airflow. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are connecting to a corporate network, contact the IT administrator. ■ Select Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, click Network and Sharing Center, click...
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...: ■ Backing up your information ■ Creating a set of recovery discs ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can exit the program before creating recovery discs: ■ You...
...: ■ Backing up your information ■ Creating a set of recovery discs ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can exit the program before creating recovery discs: ■ You...
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... 14 P performing a recovery 21 posture 5 power cord 5 power options 14 power specifications 23 power surges 4 power, turning on computer 13 privacy, protecting 4 R recovering a program or driver 17 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 22 recovering from the recovery discs 21 recovery discs 3, 17 Recovery Manager 21 recovery, system 17, 21 regulatory...
... 14 P performing a recovery 21 posture 5 power cord 5 power options 14 power specifications 23 power surges 4 power, turning on computer 13 privacy, protecting 4 R recovering a program or driver 17 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 22 recovering from the recovery discs 21 recovery discs 3, 17 Recovery Manager 21 recovery, system 17, 21 regulatory...
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... a CD, DVD, or BD 72 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD 73 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 74 Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 74 The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 74 A disc does not play automatically 75 A DVD ... before completion 76 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 76 A device driver must be reinstalled 76 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 77 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 78 Using external drives ...79 Improving hard drive performance ...80 Using Disk Defragmenter 80 Using Disk Cleanup ...
... a CD, DVD, or BD 72 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD 73 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 74 Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 74 The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 74 A disc does not play automatically 75 A DVD ... before completion 76 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 76 A device driver must be reinstalled 76 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 77 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 78 Using external drives ...79 Improving hard drive performance ...80 Using Disk Defragmenter 80 Using Disk Cleanup ...
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... Configuration menu 102 Diagnostics menu ...102 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...104 Determining the BIOS version 104 Downloading a BIOS update 105 Updating programs and drivers ...106 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...108 Backing up your information ...109 Using Windows Backup and Restore 110 Using system restore points 111...
... Configuration menu 102 Diagnostics menu ...102 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...104 Determining the BIOS version 104 Downloading a BIOS update 105 Updating programs and drivers ...106 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...108 Backing up your information ...109 Using Windows Backup and Restore 110 Using system restore points 111...
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.... Individual wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows Control Panel). Using the wireless controls You can be controlled through HP Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your... more wireless devices, and a wireless light. Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to a wireless network. Indicates that one or more...
.... Individual wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows Control Panel). Using the wireless controls You can be controlled through HP Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your... more wireless devices, and a wireless light. Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to a wireless network. Indicates that one or more...
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...Network adapters list. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is a network icon in the notification area, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. ...repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is not properly installed. The listing for a WLAN device may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or ...
...Network adapters list. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is a network icon in the notification area, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. ...repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is not properly installed. The listing for a WLAN device may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or ...
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...network, and if you have the current codes to the network: 1. In the left panel, click Manage wireless networks. Click OK to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. If the WLAN device you are prompted for the latest software. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are provided with the network ... have previously connected to that the router or access point is operating. 4. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then enter your country or region. 3. Press enter, and then follow the steps below to connect to make a connection on -screen...
...network, and if you have the current codes to the network: 1. In the left panel, click Manage wireless networks. Click OK to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. If the WLAN device you are prompted for the latest software. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are provided with the network ... have previously connected to that the router or access point is operating. 4. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then enter your country or region. 3. Press enter, and then follow the steps below to connect to make a connection on -screen...
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...file to the correct jack on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. For additional safety information, see the information provided with instant messaging programs. ● Stream radio programs (... you to use the device. Click Sound. 4. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to your computer, follow these steps: 1. Audio Your computer enables you install any sound event, such as external...
...file to the correct jack on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. For additional safety information, see the information provided with instant messaging programs. ● Stream radio programs (... you to use the device. Click Sound. 4. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to your computer, follow these steps: 1. Audio Your computer enables you install any sound event, such as external...
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... until it stops. 74 Chapter 6 Drives Remove the disc (3) from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions.
... until it stops. 74 Chapter 6 Drives Remove the disc (3) from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions.
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... following suggestions: ◦ Log off the Internet. ◦ Change the color properties of the computer desktop, and then select Screen resolution. 2. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 3. Click Save. Select High Color (16 bit), if this setting is selected. 3.
... following suggestions: ◦ Log off the Internet. ◦ Change the color properties of the computer desktop, and then select Screen resolution. 2. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 3. Click Save. Select High Color (16 bit), if this setting is selected. 3.