Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... not have a partition. 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to help you to reverse undesirable changes...
... not have a partition. 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to help you to reverse undesirable changes...
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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... Utility. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on or restarting the computer. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start >...to know the version of the date, name, or other system information is selected, BIOS and other identifier. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. At the download area, follow these steps...
... Utility. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on or restarting the computer. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start >...to know the version of the date, name, or other system information is selected, BIOS and other identifier. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. At the download area, follow these steps...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...your hard drive. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS ...update, follow the instructions provided. Open your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Proceed to open a ...
...your hard drive. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS ...update, follow the instructions provided. Open your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Proceed to open a ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...to the network. Also 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 wireless network devices are disabled by the wireless button or Wireless Assistant,... and 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. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Identifies the ...
...to the network. Also 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 wireless network devices are disabled by the wireless button or Wireless Assistant,... and 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. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Identifies the ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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Before working your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to the computer by purchasing a ...
Before working your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to the computer by purchasing a ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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..., click Device Manager. 3. 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 the Web site links provided in Help and Support. You may include the...
..., click Device Manager. 3. 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 the Web site links provided in Help and Support. You may include the...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. Network icon is not displayed If the ...consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. Open your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 NOTE: If the 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 Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. Network icon is not displayed If the ...consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. Open your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest 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. To disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the...
...-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. To disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the...
Drives - Windows 7
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...help you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. 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. If the drive is listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. Select Start > Control ...
...help you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. 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. If the drive is listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. Select Start > Control ...
Drives - Windows 7
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...and then verify that the drivers are closed. ●... 2. Remove any other drivers you are prompted to play...driver you want to update your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver... located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the following sections. DVD Play is installed on the source disc to your drive. NOTE: If you may need to uninstall and reinstall (for any discs from your drivers... using the right kind of disc for any devices requiring drivers. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers... 19 A device driver must be reinstalled ...
...and then verify that the drivers are closed. ●... 2. Remove any other drivers you are prompted to play...driver you want to update your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver... located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the following sections. DVD Play is installed on the source disc to your drive. NOTE: If you may need to uninstall and reinstall (for any discs from your drivers... using the right kind of disc for any devices requiring drivers. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers... 19 A device driver must be reinstalled ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... containing additional information. 6. Click your country or region. 2. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. To do so, restart your computer. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. or - Open your Internet browser, go to your... file was stored, and double-click the file to step 6. 3. Click the option for updates. 3. Click Install now to obtain HP device drivers: 1. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. If prompted to do this, click Download only...
... containing additional information. 6. Click your country or region. 2. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. To do so, restart your computer. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. or - Open your Internet browser, go to your... file was stored, and double-click the file to step 6. 3. Click the option for updates. 3. Click Install now to obtain HP device drivers: 1. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. If prompted to do this, click Download only...
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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NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the USB device. NOTE: You are prompted that it is displayed in the notification area, at the far right ...
NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the USB device. NOTE: You are prompted that it is displayed in the notification area, at the far right ...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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...® Certificate of the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for use . The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information when traveling internationally. This number describes the duration of the countries or regions in which the modem has been approved...
...® Certificate of the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for use . The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information when traveling internationally. This number describes the duration of the countries or regions in which the modem has been approved...
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...
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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...sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on ...your desktop. 3. Connecting external audio devices 7 To reduce the risk of background noise. Click Sound. 4. 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 ...
...sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on ...your desktop. 3. Connecting external audio devices 7 To reduce the risk of background noise. Click Sound. 4. 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 ...