Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
Page 5
... to maintain a reasonably current backup. Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for computers that you should continue to back up your full factory...of a recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). This feature helps you...
... to maintain a reasonably current backup. Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for computers that you should continue to back up your full factory...of a recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). This feature helps you...
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
...displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. To download a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2.... with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to reliable external power...
...displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. To download a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2.... with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to reliable external power...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
Page 8
... so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to step 6. 3. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to your country or region. 2. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Click Install now to install...
... so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to step 6. 3. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to your country or region. 2. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Click Install now to install...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
Page 6
... network. Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all of the wireless devices are off. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on...
... network. Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all of the wireless devices are off. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on...
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. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to your network connection problem...
...: ● 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. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to your network connection problem...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
Page 23
.... Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. For more information. 1. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for a WLAN...
.... Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. For more information. 1. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for a WLAN...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
Page 25
...browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 Get the... latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately,...
...browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 Get the... latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 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 a USB port on the computer. A USB drive can be sure that the AC power cord...
...-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. A USB drive can be sure that the AC power cord...
Drives - Windows 7
Page 21
...In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Right-click the optical device listing to perform the following tasks: ● ...Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for an optical drive listing. If you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected...
...In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Right-click the optical device listing to perform the following tasks: ● ...Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for an optical drive listing. If you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected...
Drives - Windows 7
Page 23
... Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the disc is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. ...Remove any devices requiring drivers. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then Scan for example, DVD/...
... Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the disc is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. ...Remove any devices requiring drivers. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then Scan for example, DVD/...
Drives - Windows 7
Page 24
... able to your specific product from the models listed. 4. or - Click Install now to step 6. 3. Open your Internet browser, go to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box,...before you have not previously set to install. 7. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Follow the on your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, ...
... able to your specific product from the models listed. 4. or - Click Install now to step 6. 3. Open your Internet browser, go to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box,...before you have not previously set to install. 7. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Follow the on your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, ...
Drives - Windows 7
Page 25
...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
Page 6
... of the device in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the USB device. To remove a USB device: 1. Click the name of the taskbar. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB...
... of the device in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the USB device. To remove a USB device: 1. Click the name of the taskbar. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
Page 20
... label-Provides regulatory information about the product's hardware components. You may need this computer. The regulatory label is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This number describes the duration of the countries or regions in which the modem has been approved for your computer model...
... label-Provides regulatory information about the product's hardware components. You may need this computer. The regulatory label is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This number describes the duration of the countries or regions in which the modem has been approved for your computer model...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
Page 8
...) 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
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
... Save the file to match the corresponding jacks on your desktop. 3. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Connecting external audio devices 7 NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to your computer, select Start > Control Panel >..., or a microphone, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Click Sound. 4. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To confirm or change the audio settings on the computer.) ● Be sure that use the device.
... Save the file to match the corresponding jacks on your desktop. 3. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Connecting external audio devices 7 NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to your computer, select Start > Control Panel >..., or a microphone, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Click Sound. 4. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To confirm or change the audio settings on the computer.) ● Be sure that use the device.