HP Pavilion dv8200 - Notebook PC driver and firmware
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End User License Agreement - Page 1
... the HP Product.
RIGHTS IN THE SOFTWARE
the right to distribute the Software
PRODUCT ARE OFFERED ONLY Product. You may load the Software
ON THE CONDITION THAT YOU Product into Your Computer's
AGREE TO ALL TERMS AND
temporary memory (RAM) for
CONDITIONS OF THIS EULA. BY purposes of using the Software
INSTALLING, COPYING,
Product.
DOWNLOADING, OR
b. Storage. You may copy the
OTHERWISE...
End User License Agreement - Page 2
entirely by the terms and conditions of such license.
f. Recovery Solution. Any software recovery solution provided with/for your HP Product, whether in the form of a hard disk drive-based solution, an external media-based recovery solution (e.g. floppy disk, CD or DVD) or an equivalent solution delivered in any other form, may only be used for restoring the hard...
External Devices - Page 5
... of the taskbar.
✎ To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click Show Hidden Icons in the notification area.
2. Click the USB device listing, and then click Stop.
Required USB software
Some USB devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the device. For more information and software installation instructions, refer to the documentation included with...
External Devices - Page 6
... storage device to the computer. Scanners, digital cameras, and digital camcorders often require a 1394 connection. You may have to load device-specific drivers and other software before using some 1394 devices. For information about device-specific software, refer to the device documentation or the Web site of the device manufacturer. The 1394 port, illustrated below, also supports 1394a devices...
External Media Cards - Page 6
... PC Cards. ■ Zoomed video PC Cards are not supported.
Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of support for other PC Cards, install only the software required for your device. If you are instructed by the PC Card manufacturer to install device drivers: ■ Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ■ Do not install any other software, such as card services, socket services...
External Media Cards - Page 11
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Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of support for other ExpressCards, install only the software required for your device. If you are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer to install device drivers: ■ Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ■ Do not install any other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard...
Memory Modules - Page 3
... the computer. The memory capacity of the computer can be upgraded by adding a memory module to the vacant expansion memory module slot or by upgrading the existing memory module in the primary memory module slot.
Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all battery packs before installing a memory module...
Multimedia - Page 5
... the specific application. Documentation may also be found on the software manufacturer's Web site.
Installing software
To install software from a CD included with the computer: 1. Insert the software CD into the optical drive. 2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on the screen.
✎ Repeat the installation procedure for all software on CD that you want to...
Multimedia - Page 28
...light 17
O
optical disc inserting 12
removing 14, 15
P
playback 7 ports, monitor 23 projector, connecting 23
Q
QuickPlay buttons 3 QuickPlay software 4
R
regional settings for DVDs 9 remote control 11
S
S/PDIF 18 software
AutoPlay 1 installing 2 speakers 17 S-Video cable 21 S-Video-out jack 21
T
television, connecting 23
V
VCR connecting audio 18 connecting video 20
video device 20 volume buttons...
Touchpad and Keyboard - Page 10
...system, the Help and Support Center provides ■ Information about the computer, such as model and serial
number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications. ■ Answers to questions about using the computer. ■ Tutorials to help you learn to use computer and Windows features. ■ Updates for your Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the...
HP Pavilion dv8200 Notebook PC, HP Pavilion dv8000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 219
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Software Update and Recovery
Updating Software
Updated versions of the software provided with your computer may be available on the HP Web site.
Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs.
Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file.
To update the ...
HP Pavilion dv8200 Notebook PC, HP Pavilion dv8000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 220
... installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: ■ Do not disconnect power...
HP Pavilion dv8200 Notebook PC, HP Pavilion dv8000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 221
... BIOS update:
1. Access the page on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer:
Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you want to download.
3. At the download area:
a. Identify the BIOS update that is later than the BIOS version currently installed...
HP Pavilion dv8200 Notebook PC, HP Pavilion dv8000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 222
... from your hard drive.
Updating Software Programs and Drivers
To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to find the software you want to update. 3. At the download area, select the...
HP Pavilion dv8200 Notebook PC, HP Pavilion dv8000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 223
... you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Perform a full system recovery (PC Recovery software feature). With PC Recovery, you can recover your full factory image if you experience system failure or instability. PC Recovery works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you create.
Maintenance and Service Guide
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HP Pavilion dv8200 Notebook PC, HP Pavilion dv8000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 224
Software Update and Recovery
Backing Up Your Information
When to Back Up
■ On a regularly scheduled basis.
✎ Set reminders to back up your information periodically.
■ Before the computer is repaired or restored. ■ Before you add or modify hardware or software.
Backup Suggestions
■ Create system restore points using Windows XP Professional System Restore feature.
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HP Pavilion dv8200 Notebook PC, HP Pavilion dv8000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 225
Software Update and Recovery
Using System Restore Points
When you back up your system, you are creating a system restore point. A system restore point allows you to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point in time. You can then recover back to that point if you want to reverse subsequent changes made to...
HP Pavilion dv8200 Notebook PC, HP Pavilion dv8000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 226
... > Help and Support, and then click System Restore. The System Restore window opens.
2. Click Restore my computer to an earlier time, and then click Next.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Creating Recovery Discs
PC Recovery Disc Creator creates a set of recovery CDs or DVDs for the computer. Use recovery discs to restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings, in case...
HP Pavilion dv8200 Notebook PC, HP Pavilion dv8000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 228
Software Update and Recovery
Reinstalling Software Programs and Drivers
If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is damaged, the Application and Driver Recovery tool allows you to reinstall it.
✎ Software not provided with this computer must be reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer or downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site.
✎ ...
HP Pavilion dv8200 Notebook PC, HP Pavilion dv8000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 229
...click Next.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the program or driver recovery.
5. Restart the computer if prompted.
Reinstalling Programs from Discs
1. Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation
instructions on the screen. 3. Restart the computer if prompted.
Performing a Recovery
PC Recovery software allows you to repair or...