HP G72-130SB driver and firmware
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Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 9
... computer ...92 Using passwords ...93 Setting passwords in Windows 93 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 93 Administrator password 94 Managing an administrator password 94 Entering an administrator password 94 Power-on password 95 Managing a power-on password 95 Entering a power-on password 95 Using antivirus software ...96 Using firewall software ...96 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 50
... 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 60
... in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display
Use CyberLink PowerDVD to play a DVD. CyberLink PowerDVD is installed on the computer and is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com.
A device driver must be reinstalled
1. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Then in the System area, click Device
Manager...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 61
Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers
You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. This feature can be set to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. To use Windows Update: 1. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update.
NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be prompted ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 87
... 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 107
... and other software may have become available after the computer was shipped. To be sure that all available updates are installed on the computer, observe these guidelines: ● Run Windows Update as soon as possible after you set up your computer. Use the update link at
Start > All Programs > Windows Update. ● Run Windows Update monthly thereafter. ● Obtain updates to Windows and...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 113
... 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
..., and then download and install the new BIOS.
Determining the BIOS version
To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the computer, you need to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you are already in Windows) or...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 115
... 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 116
...support, and then select your country or region. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your computer model number in the
Search box, and then press enter. 3. Click your specific product from the models listed. 4. Select your operating system. 5. When the list of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional
information. 6. Click Install...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 122
.... 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 using 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 124
... modem cable
adapter 24 critical battery level 62 critical updates, software 97 CyberLink PowerDVD 40
D device drivers
HP drivers 50 Windows drivers 51 Diagnostics menu 102 digital card defined 87 inserting 87 removing 88 stopping 88 digital dual array microphone, identifying 37 Digital Media Slot, identifying 7 disc drive 78 disc performance 80 Disk Cleanup software 80 Disk Defragmenter software...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 126
Sleep exiting 53 initiating 53
slots Digital Media 7 security cable 6
software antivirus 96 critical updates 97 Disk Cleanup 80 Disk Defragmenter 80 firewall 96 installing 40 multimedia 40 Windows Media Player 40 Wireless Assistant 15
solid-state drive (SSD) 107, 112
speakers, identifying 4, 37 starting Setup Utility 98 storing battery 66 supported discs 108 System Configuration menu 102 system ...
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 2
... reading or writing data)
Shock events may cause different error messages to be displayed such as "Non-system disk" or "No boot device".
Software issues Some hard drive performance problems appear to mimic hard drive failure, but may actually be caused by software issues. These software issues include (but are not limited to): File corruption File fragmentation...
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...