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... battery bay of the warranty period for the computer. An alphanumeric identifier used to each product. An alphanumeric identifier that is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer.
... battery bay of the warranty period for the computer. An alphanumeric identifier used to each product. An alphanumeric identifier that is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer.
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The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Serial number The serial number label, located in 12 different sizes, that must be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing ...
The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Serial number The serial number label, located in 12 different sizes, that must be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing ...
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... kit includes an optical drive bezel and optical drive bracket. Remove the battery (see Memory module on page 42). 5. 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 with : ● Biscotti computer models ● Matte black computer...
... kit includes an optical drive bezel and optical drive bracket. Remove the battery (see Memory module on page 42). 5. 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 with : ● Biscotti computer models ● Matte black computer...
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... USB flash drive as soon as your files and folders. This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. Therefore, HP recommends downloading the Disaster Recovery utility SoftPaq, and then extract it in case of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). As...Disaster Recovery utility" later in the window. With Recovery Manager, you 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). Windows 7 To protect your information...
... USB flash drive as soon as your files and folders. This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. Therefore, HP recommends downloading the Disaster Recovery utility SoftPaq, and then extract it in case of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). As...Disaster Recovery utility" later in the window. With Recovery Manager, you 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). Windows 7 To protect your information...
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... from the recovery discs: 1. Access Recovery Manager in either the Start button or f11. Click System Recovery in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. You cannot recover using Recovery Manager. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that do not have a recovery partition. or - ● Turn on...
... from the recovery discs: 1. Access Recovery Manager in either the Start button or f11. Click System Recovery in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. You cannot recover using Recovery Manager. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that do not have a recovery partition. or - ● Turn on...
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... method, purchase a SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop Operating System DVD to repair the operating system. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. Linux backup and recovery Use the instructions in this section if SUSE Linux SLED 11 is installed on... to boot (start up all personal files. 2. Restart the computer, and then press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message appears on -screen instructions. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled.
... method, purchase a SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop Operating System DVD to repair the operating system. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. Linux backup and recovery Use the instructions in this section if SUSE Linux SLED 11 is installed on... to boot (start up all personal files. 2. Restart the computer, and then press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message appears on -screen instructions. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled.
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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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... the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. You can find them on the Web. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Part number: 597893-001 User Guides HP is subject to date with your computer hard drive ...User Guides Linux Users Looking for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. As part of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Windows Users Looking for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user ...
... the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. You can find them on the Web. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Part number: 597893-001 User Guides HP is subject to date with your computer hard drive ...User Guides Linux Users Looking for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. As part of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Windows Users Looking for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user ...
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Locating and installing software Software on disc. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. Many updates provide security enhancements. To access links for updating installed software, refer to the software included with the computer ... software Installing hardware To install additional hardware, such as the computer is updated frequently by the hardware manufacturer to install the device and any required drivers. Click the name of ready-to-use programs or to the Internet. Click Start, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click...
Locating and installing software Software on disc. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. Many updates provide security enhancements. To access links for updating installed software, refer to the software included with the computer ... software Installing hardware To install additional hardware, such as the computer is updated frequently by the hardware manufacturer to install the device and any required drivers. Click the name of ready-to-use programs or to the Internet. Click Start, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click...
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... automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are using the computer. Å WARNING: To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950). ✎ The fan in...
... automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are using the computer. Å WARNING: To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950). ✎ The fan in...
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... power during this process. ■ Only one 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 restore your information ■ Creating a set of recovery discs...
... power during this process. ■ Only one 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 restore your information ■ Creating a set of recovery discs...
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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 ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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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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... available (or all wireless network devices are turned off all wireless devices are on the computer. Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more of the wireless devices are connected to turn on (white) when you can use the wireless...the computer. All of the wireless devices simultaneously. Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more wireless devices, and a wireless light. Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected to a...
... available (or all wireless network devices are turned off all wireless devices are on the computer. Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more of the wireless devices are connected to turn on (white) when you can use the wireless...the computer. All of the wireless devices simultaneously. Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more wireless devices, and a wireless light. Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected to a...
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... of possible solutions to your permission or password for a WLAN device may add wireless networking capability to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to repair. 20 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network...is not properly installed. For more information. 1. 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 security of the original computer package...
... of possible solutions to your permission or password for a WLAN device may add wireless networking capability to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to repair. 20 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network...is not properly installed. For more information. 1. 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 security of the original computer package...
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If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then enter your computer, follow these settings. Click the option for the latest software. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using ... router or access point is either missing or corrupted. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must have previously connected to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the notification area after you configure the...
If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then enter your computer, follow these settings. Click the option for the latest software. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using ... router or access point is either missing or corrupted. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must have previously connected to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the notification area after you configure the...
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..., see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Select Start > Control Panel...required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that you to use the device. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to match the corresponding jacks on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Click Sound. 4. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories...
..., see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Select Start > Control Panel...required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that you to use the device. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to match the corresponding jacks on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Click Sound. 4. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories...
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... in a protective case. The optical disc tray does not open for removal of the disc. Insert the end of the drive. 2. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Hold the disc by gently pressing down on the drive bezel to release the...
... in a protective case. The optical disc tray does not open for removal of the disc. Insert the end of the drive. 2. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Hold the disc by gently pressing down on the drive bezel to release the...
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... disc. ● Conserve system resources by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. Click Save. Select Advanced Settings > Monitor tab. 3. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 NOTE: If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it is inserted into the optical drive. A disc...
... disc. ● Conserve system resources by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. Click Save. Select Advanced Settings > Monitor tab. 3. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 NOTE: If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it is inserted into the optical drive. A disc...