HP G62-415NR driver and firmware
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Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 17
... program or driver, follow these steps: 1. Click Start, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click
Recovery Manager. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Software on disc. To install software from a disc, follow these steps: 1. Insert the disc into your optical drive. 2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the on-screen instructions.
✎ Restart the computer if...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 34
...external device problems 15 overheating problems 14 resources 13 software problems 14 startup problems 13 unresponsive computer 14 wireless network problems 15 turning off the computer 12
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unresponsive computer, troubleshooting 14
user guides documentation 1
using system restore 20
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vents 14 vents, precautions 5, 15 viruses 3
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Windows Backup and Restore 19 Windows Connect to the Internet wizard...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 9
... computer ...91 Using passwords ...92 Setting passwords in Windows 92 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 92 Administrator password 93 Managing an administrator password 93 Entering an administrator password 93 Power-on password 94 Managing a power-on password 94 Entering a power-on password 94 Using antivirus software ...95 Using firewall software ...95 Installing critical security updates...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 24
... one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all wireless network devices are turned off by the wireless action key [f12] or HP Wireless Assistant).
Using the wireless controls
You can control the wireless devices in your computer using these features:
● The wireless action key (f12) ● HP Wireless Assistant software ● Operating system...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 30
... improve the security of your computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information. 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to expand the list and...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 31
.... A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be displayed. The driver must be reinstalled. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer, follow these steps: 1. Open your web browser, and then go to http://www.hp.com/support...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 49
... want to use Windows Media Player to play an audio CD, click Windows Media Player. NOTE: Some programs may be located in subfolders.
Installing multimedia software from a disc
To install any multimedia software from a CD or DVD, follow these steps: 1. Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Restart the computer if you are...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 50
... that you install any drivers required by the external device.
NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that use the device.
Checking your audio functions
To check the system sound on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Click Sound. 4. When the Sound window opens, click...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 82
... laws, to make unauthorized copies of copyright-protected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Do not use this computer for such purposes. If your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW optical drive, you can use software such as Windows Media Player or CyberLink Power2Go to burn data, video, and audio files, including MP3 and...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 86
... list of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional
information. 6. Click Install now to install the updated driver.
NOTE: In some locations you may be able to download the driver and install it later. To do this, click Download only to save the file to your computer. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your hard drive. After...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 112
... network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is stored on the system ROM. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with the hardware devices, and provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 114
... system BIOS updates. BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that are displayed on the screen after the download is complete. If no instructions are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Double-click your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Using the hard drive path you recorded...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 115
... list of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Install now to install the updated driver. NOTE: In some locations you may be able to download the driver and install it later. To do this, click Download only to save the file to your computer. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your hard drive. After...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 121
.... Software not provided with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer.
Recovering from the recovery discs
To restore the system from the recovery discs: 1. Back up all personal files. 2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Recovering...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 123
...-specific modem cable
adapter 24 critical battery level 56 critical updates, software 96 CyberLink PowerDVD 39
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HP drivers 76 Windows drivers 77 Diagnostics menu 101 digital card defined 86 inserting 86 removing 87 stopping 87 digital dual array microphone, identifying 36 Digital Media Slot, identifying 7 Disk Cleanup software 79 Disk Defragmenter software 79 disk drive 78 disk...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 125
... drive and device driver
problems 73
DVD movie play 74 external display 75 HP device drivers 76 modem 26 optical disc tray 73 Windows device drivers 77 wireless connection
problems 20 turning off the computer 63
U unresponsive system 63 USB cable, connecting 84 USB devices
connecting 84 description 84 removing 85 USB hubs 84 USB port, identifying 6, 7 USB ports, identifying 84 using Setup Utility...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai - Page 1
... Recovering from Drive Failures 2 Introduction ...2 Symptoms of Hard Drive (HDD) Performance Issues 2 Hard Drive / Solid State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart 4 Hard Drive & Solid State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI 5 HP 3D Drive Guard ...5 Firmware & Product Updates ...6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver 6 Installing SATA drivers...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai - Page 4
... Diagnostics?
YES
Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test?
NO
Extensive/Long Diagnostic Test will run
YES
Does the drive fail the
Diagnostic test?
NO
Verify Intel Matrix Storage and 3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on
image and latest firmware for product model installed
Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to OS,
Software, or other hardware problems...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai - Page 5
... more advanced diagnostics.
Advanced Diagnostics - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)
The HP System Diagnostics UEFI or HP UEFI Support Environment downloads provide more advanced diagnostic tests, which can be installed to a USB key. Go to your product Software & Drivers download page to obtain:
http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html
To launch the UEFI diagnostics, select the...
Service Guide - Page 121
... the System Protection tab.
4. Click System Restore.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Performing a recovery
NOTE: You can recover only files that you have previously backed up. HP recommends using Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as you set up the computer.
Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you experience system...