Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...; Backing up your computer and restore the operating system and software programs 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). Tools provided by restoring the computer ...your operating system and software. 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 system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you should...
...; Backing up your computer and restore the operating system and software programs 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). Tools provided by restoring the computer ...your operating system and software. 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 system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you should...
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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... down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on or restarting the computer. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. To exit the Setup... the instructions on the computer, you want to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2.
... down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on or restarting the computer. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. To exit the Setup... the instructions on the computer, you want to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2.
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to step 6. 3. or - When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Proceed ...the Search box, and then press enter. - Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. Open your country or region. 2. To do so, restart your operating system...
... model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to step 6. 3. or - When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Proceed ...the Search box, and then press enter. - Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. Open your country or region. 2. To do so, restart your operating system...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... no network devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all of your network drivers are installed, no wireless connections are available or all wireless network... are connected to the network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and one or more network devices are on the computer. Indicates that one or more of the wireless lights and...
... no network devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all of your network drivers are installed, no wireless connections are available or all wireless network... are connected to the network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and one or more network devices are on the computer. Indicates that one or more of the wireless lights and...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... capability to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. If wireless networking 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.
... capability to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. If wireless networking 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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.... 1. Cannot connect 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 tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Identify the WLAN device from the...
.... 1. Cannot connect 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 tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Identify the WLAN device from the...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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.... 3. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2.
.... 3. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2.
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 a USB port on the computer. 3 Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for...
...-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. 3 Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for...
Drives - Windows 7
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... this device. The computer does not detect the optical drive 17 If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for an optical drive listing. In the Device Manager window, click ... Panel > System and Security. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, the device driver software may be reinstalled." 4. If the drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to show all ...
... this device. The computer does not detect the optical drive 17 If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for an optical drive listing. In the Device Manager window, click ... Panel > System and Security. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, the device driver software may be reinstalled." 4. If the drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to show all ...
Drives - Windows 7
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...and click Uninstall. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then Scan for any devices requiring drivers. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use DVD Play to delete the...the System area, click Device Manager. 3. See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the toolbar. Select Start > Control Panel > System and... type of disc for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Try running your drivers using the right kind of driver you want to play a DVD.
...and click Uninstall. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then Scan for any devices requiring drivers. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use DVD Play to delete the...the System area, click Device Manager. 3. See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the toolbar. Select Start > Control Panel > System and... type of disc for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Try running your drivers using the right kind of driver you want to play a DVD.
Drives - Windows 7
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... the instructions provided. or - When the list of the device. 20 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This feature can be prompted to obtain HP device drivers: 1. To use the HP Web site to enter settings before you will be set up Windows Update, you can obtain the latest Windows device...and double-click the file to install the updated driver. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Proceed to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 2. Click Check ...
... the instructions provided. or - When the list of the device. 20 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This feature can be prompted to obtain HP device drivers: 1. To use the HP Web site to enter settings before you will be set up Windows Update, you can obtain the latest Windows device...and double-click the file to install the updated driver. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Proceed to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 2. Click Check ...
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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... damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the device. 3. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the USB device. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, use the following procedure to safely...
... damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the device. 3. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the USB device. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, use the following procedure to safely...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. This number describes the duration of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). The regulatory label is affixed inside the hard drive ...
This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. This number describes the duration of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). The regulatory label is affixed inside the hard drive ...
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. Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to open Help and Support. fn...
... 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. Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to open Help and Support. fn...
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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NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer, follow these steps: 1. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Save ... and play back the sound. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone. Connecting external audio devices 7 Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. To check the...
NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer, follow these steps: 1. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Save ... and play back the sound. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone. Connecting external audio devices 7 Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. To check the...