Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for safeguarding your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system... As you add new software and data files, you should continue to back up your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up your most current backup. Recovery discs have been included for the presence of ...
... Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for safeguarding your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system... As you add new software and data files, you should continue to back up your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up your most current backup. Recovery discs have been included for the presence of ...
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, ... lower-left corner of the date, name, or other system information is displayed. 3. When the Main menu is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Access the...
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, ... lower-left corner of the date, name, or other system information is displayed. 3. When the Main menu is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Access the...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. Click the option ...for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. or - If you may be able...
... your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. Click the option ...for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. or - If you may be able...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are on. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and one or more network devices are connected to a wired...
... indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are on. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and one or more network devices are connected to a wired...
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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... WLANs, refer 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.
... WLANs, refer 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.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...site for the latest software. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Select your ...Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Open your country or... then follow these steps: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www...
...site for the latest software. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Select your ...Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Open your country or... then follow these steps: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www...
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. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded...
...-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. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded...
Drives - Windows 7
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...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 Device Manager utility. 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. In the Device Manager window, click ... Scan for hardware changes. If the drive is listed in the section "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for an optical drive listing. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs...
...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 Device Manager utility. 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. In the Device Manager window, click ... Scan for hardware changes. If the drive is listed in the section "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for an optical drive listing. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs...
Drives - Windows 7
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...reinstall (for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that the disc is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to a new disc, and then burn from the optical drive. ... any other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that you are copying a disc, save all other drivers you are prompted to delete. 5. DVD Play is installed on the computer and is inserted properly. ● Select a slower write speed and try again...
...reinstall (for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that the disc is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to a new disc, and then burn from the optical drive. ... any other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that you are copying a disc, save all other drivers you are prompted to delete. 5. DVD Play is installed on the computer and is inserted properly. ● Select a slower write speed and try again...
Drives - Windows 7
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...or - Proceed to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. To use the HP Web site to install the updated driver. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. To do this, click Download only to save the...region. 2. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click Install now to obtain HP device drivers: 1. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click the option for updates. 3. If you may be ...
...or - Proceed to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. To use the HP Web site to install the updated driver. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. To do this, click Download only to save the...region. 2. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click Install now to obtain HP device drivers: 1. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click the option for updates. 3. If you may be ...
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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... the taskbar. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the list. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the device. 3. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of the notification area). 2. Click the name of the taskbar...
... the taskbar. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the list. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the device. 3. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of the notification area). 2. Click the name of the taskbar...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... is the product name affixed to the front of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. The service tag label is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . The modem approval label is the alphanumeric identifier used to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). If your notebook. ◦...
... is the product name affixed to the front of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. The service tag label is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . The modem approval label is the alphanumeric identifier used to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). If your notebook. ◦...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... questions about using your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to use a hotkey command on your computer ● Checkups 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...
... questions about using your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to use a hotkey command on your computer ● Checkups 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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... jack on your desktop. 3. To confirm or change the audio settings on the computer.) ● Be sure that use the device. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to match the corresponding jacks on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Click Hardware and Sound. ...background noise. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone. Checking your audio functions To check...
... jack on your desktop. 3. To confirm or change the audio settings on the computer.) ● Be sure that use the device. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to match the corresponding jacks on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Click Hardware and Sound. ...background noise. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone. Checking your audio functions To check...