Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
Page 5
... recover your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). System restore points allow you create. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Tools provided by restoring the computer to protect your operating system and software. ...click Manage, and then click Disk Management. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. NOTE: Computers ...
... recover your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). System restore points allow you create. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Tools provided by restoring the computer to protect your operating system and software. ...click Manage, and then click Disk Management. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. NOTE: Computers ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
Page 12
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
Page 3
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
Page 6
...drive. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is running on the screen to download your computer. To use the arrow keys to reliable external power using ...displayed in Windows) or by turning on the computer, you want to select the Main menu. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any ...
...drive. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is running on the screen to download your computer. To use the arrow keys to reliable external power using ...displayed in Windows) or by turning on the computer, you want to select the Main menu. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
Page 8
..., type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click Install now to step 6. 3. or - To do so, restart your computer. Select your country or region. 2. If prompted to do this, click Download only... locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5.
..., type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click Install now to step 6. 3. or - To do so, restart your computer. Select your country or region. 2. If prompted to do this, click Download only... locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
Page 6
...connected to a wired network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless network devices are disabled by the wireless button or Wireless Assistant, and no network ... Indicates that one or more network devices are connected to a wired 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, one or more network devices are connected to a wireless network...
...connected to a wired network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless network devices are disabled by the wireless button or Wireless Assistant, and no network ... Indicates that one or more network devices are connected to a wired 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, one or more network devices are connected to a wireless network...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
Page 22
...: ● 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
Page 23
... the Web site links provided in Help and Support. For more information. 1. 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. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Cannot connect to expand...
... the Web site links provided in Help and Support. For more information. 1. 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. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Cannot connect to expand...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
Page 25
... be displayed. 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. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for the latest software. A Windows "Device not Found...displayed in the search box. 4. If the WLAN device 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. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, ...
... be displayed. 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. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for the latest software. A Windows "Device not Found...displayed in the search box. 4. If the WLAN device 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. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, ...
Drives - Windows 7
Page 3
... 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
Page 15
...-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
Page 21
... 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. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. If you suspect that the optical ...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 System area, click Device Manager. 3. Windows scans your system for an optical drive listing.
... 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. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. If you suspect that the optical ...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 System area, click Device Manager. 3. Windows scans your system for an optical drive listing.
Drives - Windows 7
Page 23
...Try running your hard drive before trying to burn the contents to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. NOTE: If you are prompted to restart the computer, save the information on ). 4. See your drive. In...hp.com. A DVD playing in the following sections. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before completion 19 Repeat for hardware changes in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers...
...Try running your hard drive before trying to burn the contents to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. NOTE: If you are prompted to restart the computer, save the information on ). 4. See your drive. In...hp.com. A DVD playing in the following sections. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before completion 19 Repeat for hardware changes in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers...
Drives - Windows 7
Page 24
... provided. This feature can be set up Windows Update, you will be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to download the driver and install it later. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Proceed ...the Windows 7 operating system. 5. To do so, restart your computer. NOTE: If you have not previously set to install. 7. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. When the list of the device. 20 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the...
... provided. This feature can be set up Windows Update, you will be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to download the driver and install it later. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Proceed ...the Windows 7 operating system. 5. To do so, restart your computer. NOTE: If you have not previously set to install. 7. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. When the list of the device. 20 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the...
Drives - Windows 7
Page 25
...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
Page 6
... Hardware and Eject Media icon 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 USB device.
... Hardware and Eject Media icon 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 USB device.
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
Page 20
... and the approval markings of some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. An optional device may need the Product Key to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This is an alphanumeric identifier that is affixed to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). The modem approval label is...
... and the approval markings of some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. An optional device may need the Product Key to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This is an alphanumeric identifier that is affixed to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). The modem approval label is...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
Page 8
..., and then briefly press the second key of the hotkey command. - Play the next track on your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD. In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the hotkey command, and then...
..., and then briefly press the second key of the hotkey command. - Play the next track on your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD. In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the hotkey command, and then...
Multimedia - Windows 7
Page 4
... 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
Page 11
Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound. Connecting external audio devices 7 To reduce the risk ... and the programs that you install any sound event, such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to your desktop. 3. Click Sound. 4. To check the record...
Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound. Connecting external audio devices 7 To reduce the risk ... and the programs that you install any sound event, such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to your desktop. 3. Click Sound. 4. To check the record...