Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to protect your 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). NOTE: Computers with the following tasks ...in case of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your information regularly to ...
...from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to protect your 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). NOTE: Computers with the following tasks ...in case of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your information regularly to ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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Index B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 3 personal files 3 templates 3 F f11 7 full system recovery 1 P performing a recovery 6 R recovering a program or driver 1 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 7 recovering from the recovery discs 6 recovery 6 recovery discs 1, 2 Recovery Manager 1, 6 recovery partition 1 recovery, system 1, 6 restore points 5 S safeguarding information 1 solid-state drive (SSD) 1, 6, 7 supported discs 2 system failure or instability 1 system recovery 1, 6 system restore points 1, 5 U using system restore 5 8 Index
Index B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 3 personal files 3 templates 3 F f11 7 full system recovery 1 P performing a recovery 6 R recovering a program or driver 1 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 7 recovering from the recovery discs 6 recovery 6 recovery discs 1, 2 Recovery Manager 1, 6 recovery partition 1 recovery, system 1, 6 restore points 5 S safeguarding information 1 solid-state drive (SSD) 1, 6, 7 supported discs 2 system failure or instability 1 system recovery 1, 6 system restore points 1, 5 U using system restore 5 8 Index
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Determining the BIOS version 2 Downloading a BIOS update 2 Updating programs and drivers ...4 Index ...5 iii
Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Determining the BIOS version 2 Downloading a BIOS update 2 Updating programs and drivers ...4 Index ...5 iii
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... the new BIOS. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an...
... the new BIOS. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...list of the device. 4 Updating software 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 http://www.hp.com/support, and select ...your computer. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your Internet browser, go to install. 7. If prompted to download the driver and install it later. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter....
...list of the device. 4 Updating software 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 http://www.hp.com/support, and select ...your computer. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your Internet browser, go to install. 7. If prompted to download the driver and install it later. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter....
Drives - Windows 7
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... of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 19 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 19 A device driver must be reinstalled ...19 Obtaining the latest Windows device...
... of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 19 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 19 A device driver must be reinstalled ...19 Obtaining the latest Windows device...
Drives - Windows 7
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...-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to a USB port on the computer. To disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it from the computer, and...
...-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to a USB port on the computer. To disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it from the computer, and...
Drives - Windows 7
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... not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, the device driver software may be reinstalled." 4. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. If the drive is working... Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for an optical drive listing. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the...
... not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, the device driver software may be reinstalled." 4. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. If the drive is working... Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for an optical drive listing. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the...
Drives - Windows 7
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...completion ● Be sure that all open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the toolbar. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you may need to play...Media Player produces no sound or display Use DVD Play to update your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes in Device Manager. Windows scans your drivers using the right kind of disc for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. ...
...completion ● Be sure that all open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the toolbar. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you may need to play...Media Player produces no sound or display Use DVD Play to update your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes in Device Manager. Windows scans your drivers using the right kind of disc for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. ...
Drives - Windows 7
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...enter settings before you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. To do this, click Download only to save the file to do so, restart your computer model number in the Search...to step 6. 3. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. NOTE: If you will be able to install the updated driver. To use the HP Web site to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Open your Internet browser, go to obtain HP...
...enter settings before you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. To do this, click Download only to save the file to do so, restart your computer model number in the Search...to step 6. 3. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. NOTE: If you will be able to install the updated driver. To use the HP Web site to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Open your Internet browser, go to obtain HP...
Drives - Windows 7
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... LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 3 C CD burning 9, 19 copying 8 playing 6 removing 10 CD drive 2, 11 copyright warning 8 D device drivers HP drivers 20 Windows drivers 20 Disk Cleanup software 12 Disk Defragmenter software 12 disk performance 12 diskette drive 11 drives caring for 1 diskette 11 external 11 hard 11... optical disc playing 6 removing 10 optical drive 2, 11 R region codes, DVD 7 S software Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 T troubleshooting burning discs 19 device driver 19 disc play 18 HP device drivers 20 optical disc tray 16 optical drive detection 17 Windows...
... LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 3 C CD burning 9, 19 copying 8 playing 6 removing 10 CD drive 2, 11 copyright warning 8 D device drivers HP drivers 20 Windows drivers 20 Disk Cleanup software 12 Disk Defragmenter software 12 disk performance 12 diskette drive 11 drives caring for 1 diskette 11 external 11 hard 11... optical disc playing 6 removing 10 optical drive 2, 11 R region codes, DVD 7 S software Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 T troubleshooting burning discs 19 device driver 19 disc play 18 HP device drivers 20 optical disc tray 16 optical drive detection 17 Windows...
External Devices - Windows 7
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... to the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to the USB port. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the device. 3. NOTE: You are prompted that it is displayed in the list. You will hear a sound when the...
... to the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to the USB port. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the device. 3. NOTE: You are prompted that it is displayed in the list. You will hear a sound when the...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... affixed to the front of the countries or regions in which the modem has been approved for use . You may need this computer. If your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). 3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you contact technical support. This number provides ...drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s)-Provide information about the product's hardware components. The regulatory label is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information when traveling internationally.
... affixed to the front of the countries or regions in which the modem has been approved for use . You may need this computer. If your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). 3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you contact technical support. This number provides ...drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s)-Provide information about the product's hardware components. The regulatory label is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information when traveling internationally.
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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...) Increase system sound. fn+plus key (on the integrated numeric keypad) To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second...
...) Increase system sound. fn+plus key (on the integrated numeric keypad) To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... devices are connected to a wired network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no network devices are connected to a... you to a wired network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, no wireless connections are available or all of the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on the computer and indicates that...
... devices are connected to a wired network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no network devices are connected to a... you to a wired network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, no wireless connections are available or all of the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on the computer and indicates that...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only.
...: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. The listing...
... WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. The listing...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site...your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 Network icon is either missing or corrupted. Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com.
... WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site...your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 Network icon is either missing or corrupted. Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com.
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 24 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 24 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device...
... of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 24 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 24 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... to your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to the correct jack on your computer, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to match the corresponding jacks on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. You should hear sound...through connected headphones. To reduce the risk of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Sound. 4. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Connecting external audio devices 7 To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the...
... to your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to the correct jack on your computer, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to match the corresponding jacks on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. You should hear sound...through connected headphones. To reduce the risk of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Sound. 4. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Connecting external audio devices 7 To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the...