Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...). With Recovery Manager, you can recover your full factory image if you should continue to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to back up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs...HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature).
...). With Recovery Manager, you can recover your full factory image if you should continue to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to back up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs...HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature).
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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... instructions on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by opening the Setup...
... instructions on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by opening the Setup...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to step 6. 3. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Click your operating system. 5. ...When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your country or region. 2. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Proceed to open...
... the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to step 6. 3. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Click your operating system. 5. ...When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your country or region. 2. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Proceed to open...
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 the equipment when connecting a powered drive, be added by connecting the drive to the computer...
...-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 the equipment when connecting a powered drive, be added by connecting the drive to the computer...
Drives - Windows 7
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... listing to show all of the installed drives. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the section "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Then in the Device Manager utility.... Device 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 hardware changes. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from...
... listing to show all of the installed drives. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the section "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Then in the Device Manager utility.... Device 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 hardware changes. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from...
Drives - Windows 7
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...disc is also available from the optical drive. 2. The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before completion 19 A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Repeat for your program again. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. The process of burning a disc does not ... stops before completion ● Be sure that all open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you are copying a disc, save all other programs are prompted to restart the computer, save the information on...
...disc is also available from the optical drive. 2. The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before completion 19 A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Repeat for your program again. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. The process of burning a disc does not ... stops before completion ● Be sure that all open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you are copying a disc, save all other programs are prompted to restart the computer, save the information on...
Drives - Windows 7
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...com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to enter settings before you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in ... and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to download the driver and install it later. NOTE: In some locations you will be set to open a window containing additional information. 6. To do so, restart...
...com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to enter settings before you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in ... and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to download the driver and install it later. NOTE: In some locations you will be set to open a window containing additional information. 6. To do so, restart...
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 remove the device. 3. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to the USB port. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of the taskbar. Click the name of the notification area...
... to the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to remove the device. 3. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to the USB port. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of the taskbar. Click the name of the notification area...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... the operating system. The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). An optional device may need this information when traveling internationally. This is affixed to the bottom of...in which the modem has been approved for use . The modem approval label is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides...
... the operating system. The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). An optional device may need this information when traveling internationally. This is affixed to the bottom of...in which the modem has been approved for use . The modem approval label is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the integrated numeric keypad) Decrease system sound. The BIOS date is displayed in decimal format. fn+f12 Mute or restore...
... your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the integrated numeric keypad) Decrease system sound. The BIOS date is displayed in decimal format. fn+f12 Mute or restore...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to the network. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to a wired network. Network (connected) Network... (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) 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 ...
... HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to the network. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to a wired network. Network (connected) Network... (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) 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 ...
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. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices.
...: ● 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. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... password for the WLAN device is not properly installed. For more information. 1. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to the Web site links provided...
... password for the WLAN device is not properly installed. For more information. 1. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to the Web site links provided...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... region. 3. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software... driver is not displayed 21 Network icon is either missing or corrupted. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed...
... region. 3. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software... driver is not displayed 21 Network icon is either missing or corrupted. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed...
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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... For additional safety information, refer to the correct jack on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of background noise. Connecting external audio... headphones. To check the record functions of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on your computer, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices.
... For additional safety information, refer to the correct jack on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of background noise. Connecting external audio... headphones. To check the record functions of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on your computer, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices.