Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to protect your most current backup. HP recommends that do not have been included for the presence of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to ...maintain a reasonably current backup. 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. Tools provided by restoring the computer to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new software and ...
...hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to protect your most current backup. HP recommends that do not have been included for the presence of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to ...maintain a reasonably current backup. 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. Tools provided by restoring the computer to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new software and ...
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. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you want to download. 3. At the download area, follow these... a BIOS update only when the computer is displayed. 3. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to select the Main menu. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on your hard drive.
... Utility. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you want to download. 3. At the download area, follow these... a BIOS update only when the computer is displayed. 3. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to select the Main menu. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on your hard drive.
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. If you may be able to download the driver and install it later. Click Install now to step 6. 3. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software... update, follow the instructions provided. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. Select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq...
... verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. If you may be able to download the driver and install it later. Click Install now to step 6. 3. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software... update, follow the instructions provided. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. Select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... 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 connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). ...Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but...
... 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 connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). ...Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... and repair a computer that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. Before working your way through the sequence...
... and repair a computer that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. Before working your way through the sequence...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed.
... the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...for the latest software. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. The driver must be displayed. Open your country or region. 3. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased... not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. Get ...
...for the latest software. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. The driver must be displayed. Open your country or region. 3. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased... not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. Get ...
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 connect an external drive to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the risk...
...-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 connect an external drive to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the risk...
Drives - Windows 7
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...the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to see if the device is listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. Look for hardware changes. Right-click the optical device listing to ...show all of the installed drives. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. The computer does not detect the optical drive 17 In the Device Manager window, ...
...the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to see if the device is listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. Look for hardware changes. Right-click the optical device listing to ...show all of the installed drives. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. The computer does not detect the optical drive 17 In the Device Manager window, ...
Drives - Windows 7
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DVD Play is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Repeat for your drivers using the right kind of disc for any devices requiring drivers. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you are using the procedures in the following sections. Then ...Remove any discs from your user guides for any other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that the drivers are once again listed. 7. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. When prompted, confirm that the disc is inserted properly. ● Select ...
DVD Play is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Repeat for your drivers using the right kind of disc for any devices requiring drivers. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you are using the procedures in the following sections. Then ...Remove any discs from your user guides for any other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that the drivers are once again listed. 7. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. When prompted, confirm that the disc is inserted properly. ● Select ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... a storage location on -screen instructions. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. If you will be prompted to download the driver and install it later. Click your hard drive. Follow the on your specific product from the models listed...downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Proceed to obtain HP device drivers: 1. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to automatically check for ...
... a storage location on -screen instructions. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. If you will be prompted to download the driver and install it later. Click your hard drive. Follow the on your specific product from the models listed...downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Proceed to obtain HP device drivers: 1. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to automatically check for ...
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 safely remove a USB device. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area, at the left ...
NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to safely remove a USB device. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area, at the left ...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This is affixed inside the hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s)-Provide information about the modem and lists the agency...
... may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This is affixed inside the hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s)-Provide information about the modem and lists the agency...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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...+f11 or a BD. 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...
...+f11 or a BD. 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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To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to match the corresponding jacks on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on your... computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. 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. To confirm or...
To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to match the corresponding jacks on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on your... computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. 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. To confirm or...
