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...Computer > click Manage > click Disk Management. 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). Recovery discs have been included for ... utility. NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for the presence of system failure, use the computer to restore the computer. Windows 7 To protect your information, back up your information regularly to protect your files and folders. For details, see "Downloading ...
...Computer > click Manage > click Disk Management. 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). Recovery discs have been included for ... utility. NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for the presence of system failure, use the computer to restore the computer. Windows 7 To protect your information, back up your information regularly to protect your files and folders. For details, see "Downloading ...
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...for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the factory. You cannot recover using Recovery Manager. Follow the on -screen instructions. NOTE: Windows has its factory condition. This restores the computer to recover the operating system and software. Back up all personal files. 2. Access ...Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the partition, follow these discs to its own built...
...for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the factory. You cannot recover using Recovery Manager. Follow the on -screen instructions. NOTE: Windows has its factory condition. This restores the computer to recover the operating system and software. Back up all personal files. 2. Access ...Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the partition, follow these discs to its own built...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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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...does not begin, or it stops 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 ...
... 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...does not begin, or it stops 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 ...
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... Adding or replacing a memory module 9 Security Protecting the 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 ...Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...103 Determining the BIOS version 103 Downloading a BIOS update 104 Updating programs and drivers ...105 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...107 Backing up your information ...108 Using Windows Backup and Restore 109 Using system restore points 110 ix
... Adding or replacing a memory module 9 Security Protecting the 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 ...Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...103 Determining the BIOS version 103 Downloading a BIOS update 104 Updating programs and drivers ...105 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...107 Backing up your information ...108 Using Windows Backup and Restore 109 Using system restore points 110 ix
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...Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in Windows Control Panel). All of the wireless devices on your wireless devices, not the status of individual devices. If the wireless light is... devices are enabled at the factory, you turn off . Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are turned off . Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one...
...Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in Windows Control Panel). All of the wireless devices on your wireless devices, not the status of individual devices. If the wireless light is... devices are enabled at the factory, you turn off . Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are turned off . Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one...
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...you may add wireless networking capability to your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to expand the list and show all wireless devices. Click the arrow next to Network ...adapters to Help and Support for a WLAN device may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. The...
...you may add wireless networking capability to your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to expand the list and show all wireless devices. Click the arrow next to Network ...adapters to Help and Support for a WLAN device may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. The...
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...to make a connection on -screen instructions. If the WLAN device you are alphanumeric codes that you are prompted for software and driver downloads, and then enter your web browser, and then go to repair. Open your computer model number in the search box.... 4. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network icon in the notification area, at a public Internet chat...
...to make a connection on -screen instructions. If the WLAN device you are alphanumeric codes that you are prompted for software and driver downloads, and then enter your web browser, and then go to repair. Open your computer model number in the search box.... 4. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network icon in the notification area, at a public Internet chat...
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...radio programs (select models only) or receive FM radio signals. ● Create or "burn" audio CDs. 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. ...2. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD, and then play back the sound. 40 Chapter ...
...radio programs (select models only) or receive FM radio signals. ● Create or "burn" audio CDs. 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. ...2. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD, and then play back the sound. 40 Chapter ...
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... slower write speed and try again. ● If you want to Start > Help and Support. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Then in this guide, go to delete. 76 Chapter 6 Drives In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of disc for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so... on the source disc to your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD to switch between the two displays. 2. If both displays, the DVD...
... slower write speed and try again. ● If you want to Start > Help and Support. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Then in this guide, go to delete. 76 Chapter 6 Drives In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of disc for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so... on the source disc to your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD to switch between the two displays. 2. If both displays, the DVD...
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...2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 5. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and...click Download only to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer. Windows scans your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and then double-...
...2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 5. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and...click Download only to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer. Windows scans your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and then double-...
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To use Windows Update: 1. Click Check for updates. 3. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. NOTE: If you can check for updates. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 78 Chapter 6 Drives This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to enter settings before you have not previously set to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products.
To use Windows Update: 1. Click Check for updates. 3. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. NOTE: If you can check for updates. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 78 Chapter 6 Drives This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to enter settings before you have not previously set to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products.
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... box, and then press enter. - To do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install. 7. Open your web browser, ...go to your operating system. 5. If you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your country or region. 2. After the file is displayed, ...
... box, and then press enter. - To do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install. 7. Open your web browser, ...go to your operating system. 5. If you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your country or region. 2. After the file is displayed, ...
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... feature). C Backup and recovery Recovery after software setup. As you add new software and data files, you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you should continue...software. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of the window. 106 Appendix C Backup and recovery Tools provided by restoring the computer to recover your important system files. ● Creating ...
... feature). C Backup and recovery Recovery after software setup. As you add new software and data files, you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you should continue...software. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of the window. 106 Appendix C Backup and recovery Tools provided by restoring the computer to recover your important system files. ● Creating ...
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... 18 country-specific modem cable adapter 24 critical battery level 57 critical updates, software 96 CyberLink PowerDVD 39 D device drivers HP drivers 77 Windows drivers 78 Diagnostics menu 101 digital card defined 86 inserting 86 removing 87 stopping 87 digital dual array microphone, identifying 36 ...in (microphone) 37 audio-out (headphone) 36 RJ-11 (modem) 6 RJ-45 (network) 7 K keys action 5 esc 5 fn 5 Windows applications 5 Windows logo 5 L labels Bluetooth 12 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 12 modem approval 12 service tag 12 wireless certification 12 WLAN 12 LAN Power Saving 101 ...
... 18 country-specific modem cable adapter 24 critical battery level 57 critical updates, software 96 CyberLink PowerDVD 39 D device drivers HP drivers 77 Windows drivers 78 Diagnostics menu 101 digital card defined 86 inserting 86 removing 87 stopping 87 digital dual array microphone, identifying 36 ...in (microphone) 37 audio-out (headphone) 36 RJ-11 (modem) 6 RJ-45 (network) 7 K keys action 5 esc 5 fn 5 Windows applications 5 Windows logo 5 L labels Bluetooth 12 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 12 modem approval 12 service tag 12 wireless certification 12 WLAN 12 LAN Power Saving 101 ...
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...69 removing 74 optical drive using 66 optical drive light, identifying 6 P passwords administrator 93 power-on 94 set in Setup Utility 92 set in Windows 92 performing a recovery 111 pointing devices setting preferences 31 ports external monitor 7 HDMI 7, 42 USB 6, 7, 84 power connecting 52 conserving 61 ...Key 12 product name and number, computer 12 programs, updating 105 public WLAN connection 18 R readable media 47 recovering a program or driver 106 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 111 recovering from the recovery discs 111 recovery discs 106, 107 Recovery Manager 106, 111 ...
...69 removing 74 optical drive using 66 optical drive light, identifying 6 P passwords administrator 93 power-on 94 set in Setup Utility 92 set in Windows 92 performing a recovery 111 pointing devices setting preferences 31 ports external monitor 7 HDMI 7, 42 USB 6, 7, 84 power connecting 52 conserving 61 ...Key 12 product name and number, computer 12 programs, updating 105 public WLAN connection 18 R readable media 47 recovering a program or driver 106 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 111 recovering from the recovery discs 111 recovery discs 106, 107 Recovery Manager 106, 111 ...
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... labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 76 disc play 75 drive and device driver problems 74 DVD movie play 75 external display 76 HP device drivers 77 modem 26 optical disc tray 74 Windows device drivers 78 wireless connection problems 20 turning off the computer 64 U unresponsive ...volume up action key 36 volume, adjusting 37 W webcam adjusting properties 45 tips 45 using 45 webcam light 36 Windows applications key, identifying 5 Windows logo key, identifying 5 Windows, passwords set in 92 wireless action key locating 14 using 14 wireless antennas 9 Wireless Assistant software 14, 15...
... labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 76 disc play 75 drive and device driver problems 74 DVD movie play 75 external display 76 HP device drivers 77 modem 26 optical disc tray 74 Windows device drivers 78 wireless connection problems 20 turning off the computer 64 U unresponsive ...volume up action key 36 volume, adjusting 37 W webcam adjusting properties 45 tips 45 using 45 webcam light 36 Windows applications key, identifying 5 Windows logo key, identifying 5 Windows, passwords set in 92 wireless action key locating 14 using 14 wireless antennas 9 Wireless Assistant software 14, 15...