Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... operating system and software. Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a partition. This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. To check for safeguarding... have a recovery partition. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory...
... operating system and software. Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a partition. This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. To check for safeguarding... have a recovery partition. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory...
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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While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, ... page on the screen to an optional power source. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. Open the Setup Utility by turning on battery power, docked...
While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, ... page on the screen to an optional power source. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. Open the Setup Utility by turning on battery power, docked...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click Install now to step 6. 3. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software To do so, restart your country or region. 2. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. or - Proceed to.... If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select 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 ...
... and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click Install now to step 6. 3. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software To do so, restart your country or region. 2. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. or - Proceed to.... If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select 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 ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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.... Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to the network. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. Indicates that one... or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all of the wireless lights...
.... Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to the network. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. Indicates that one... or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all of the wireless lights...
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. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
...: ● 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. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... to a WLAN 19 Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to expand the list and show all adapters. 4. You may include the term wireless...
... to a WLAN 19 Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to expand the list and show all adapters. 4. You may include the term wireless...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... the latest software. Open your country or region. 3. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. The driver must be displayed. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's... in the search box. 4. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the option for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. A Windows "Device not...
... the latest software. Open your country or region. 3. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. The driver must be displayed. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's... in the search box. 4. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the option for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. A Windows "Device not...
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 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. Look for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help...In the 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 this device. Windows scans your system for an optical drive listing. If you troubleshoot ...
...listing to show all of the installed drives. Look for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help...In the 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 this device. Windows scans your system for an optical drive listing. If you troubleshoot ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the disc is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then Scan for any devices requiring...
... delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the disc is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then Scan for any devices requiring...
Drives - Windows 7
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... to do this, click Download only to save the file to step 6. 3. To use the HP Web site to open a window containing additional information. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. When the list of the device. 20 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting When prompted.... - After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter,...
... to do this, click Download only to save the file to step 6. 3. To use the HP Web site to open a window containing additional information. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. When the list of the device. 20 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting When prompted.... - After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter,...
Drives - Windows 7
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...with 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... 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...
...with 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... 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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... Eject Media icon in the notification area, at the left side of the taskbar. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the device. 3. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the USB...
... Eject Media icon in the notification area, at the left side of the taskbar. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the device. 3. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the USB...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... the countries or regions in which the devices have 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 contact technical support. 3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may be a wireless local...
... the countries or regions in which the devices have 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 contact technical support. 3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may be a wireless local...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... BIOS version number. 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 integrated numeric keypad) Increase system sound. In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the system BIOS (basic...
... BIOS version number. 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 integrated numeric keypad) Increase system sound. In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the system BIOS (basic...
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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...Start Recording and speak into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Connecting external audio devices 7 NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the correct jack on... devices WARNING! Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound.
...Start Recording and speak into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Connecting external audio devices 7 NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the correct jack on... devices WARNING! Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound.