Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... you with a solid-state drive (SSD) may not have a recovery partition. System restore points allow 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... recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have been included for safeguarding your operating system and software. NOTE: Computers with the following tasks...
... you with a solid-state drive (SSD) may not have a recovery partition. System restore points allow 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... recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have been included for safeguarding your operating system and software. NOTE: Computers with the following tasks...
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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...download area, follow these steps: a. You may need to download 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. Access the page on the screen to know the version of ...when the computer is later than those currently installed on the screen to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is connected to identify your hard drive. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be ...
...download area, follow these steps: a. You may need to download 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. Access the page on the screen to know the version of ...when the computer is later than those currently installed on the screen to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is connected to identify your hard drive. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be ...
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. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to your country or region. 2. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions ... the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. If you may be able to install the updated driver. Open your Internet browser, go to step 6. 3. Click Install now to download the driver and install it later. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Select...
...the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to your country or region. 2. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions ... the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. If you may be able to install the updated driver. Open your Internet browser, go to step 6. 3. Click Install now to download the driver and install it later. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Select...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to a wired or wireless network. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. Indicates that one or more of...
... status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to a wired or wireless network. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. Indicates that one or more of...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability 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. If wireless networking is not installed correctly...
... network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability 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. If wireless networking is not installed correctly...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... device is not properly installed. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to a WLAN 19 Refer to expand the list and show all...
... device is not properly installed. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to a WLAN 19 Refer to expand the list and show all...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...for your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www...then follow these steps: 1. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the option for the latest software. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software...
...for your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www...then follow these steps: 1. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the option for the latest software. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software...
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 drivers 20 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 20 iii
... 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 drivers 20 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 20 iii
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 computer. 2. 3 Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing...
...-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 computer. 2. 3 Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing...
Drives - Windows 7
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... Look for hardware changes. The computer does not detect the optical drive 17 Windows scans your system for this device. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to ...> System and Security. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Right-click the optical device listing to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for an optical drive listing. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer...
... Look for hardware changes. The computer does not detect the optical drive 17 Windows scans your system for this device. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to ...> System and Security. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Right-click the optical device listing to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for an optical drive listing. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer...
Drives - Windows 7
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Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Then in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use DVD Play to delete. 5. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive. ●...
Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Then in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use DVD Play to delete. 5. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive. ●...
Drives - Windows 7
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...Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. If you can check for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Open your computer after the...system. 5. To do so, restart your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. NOTE: If you have not previously set to open a window containing additional information. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Click the option for updates. 2. If prompted to do...
...Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. If you can check for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Open your computer after the...system. 5. To do so, restart your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. NOTE: If you have not previously set to open a window containing additional information. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Click the option for updates. 2. If prompted to do...
Drives - Windows 7
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...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 drivers 20 Index 21 optical drive DVD burning 9, 19 changing region setting 7 copying 8 playing 6 removing... 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 ...
...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 drivers 20 Index 21 optical drive DVD burning 9, 19 changing region setting 7 copying 8 playing 6 removing... 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 ...
External Devices - Windows 7
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... prompted that it is displayed in the list. Remove the device. 2 Using a USB device NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the device. 3. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area, at the left side...
... prompted that it is displayed in the list. Remove the device. 2 Using a USB device NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the device. 3. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area, at the left side...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... . The service tag label is the alphanumeric identifier used to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). The regulatory label is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . If your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). The part number helps a service technician to the computer provide information you troubleshoot system problems...
... . The service tag label is the alphanumeric identifier used to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). The regulatory label is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . If your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). The part number helps a service technician to the computer provide information you troubleshoot system problems...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about using your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD.
... Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about using your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD.
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 drivers 25 Obtaining the latest Windows 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 drivers 25 Obtaining the latest Windows device...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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To reduce the risk of background noise. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. ... directly into the microphone. For additional safety information, refer to your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that the device cable is a required program that acts like...
To reduce the risk of background noise. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. ... directly into the microphone. For additional safety information, refer to your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that the device cable is a required program that acts like...