Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... complete as your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new software and data files, you to reverse undesirable changes to your important system... feature). Recovery discs are designed to protect your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery...
... complete as your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new software and data files, you to reverse undesirable changes to your important system... feature). Recovery discs are designed to protect your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery...
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
Drives - Windows 7
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The computer does not detect the optical drive 25 A disc does not play ...26 A disc does not play automatically ...27 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 28 A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 29 A device driver must be reinstalled ...30 Obtaining Windows device drivers 30 Obtaining HP device drivers 30 Index ...31 iv
The computer does not detect the optical drive 25 A disc does not play ...26 A disc does not play automatically ...27 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 28 A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 29 A device driver must be reinstalled ...30 Obtaining Windows device drivers 30 Obtaining HP device drivers 30 Index ...31 iv
Drives - Windows 7
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...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 hardware changes. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs... from the optical drive. 2. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to update, ...
...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 hardware changes. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs... from the optical drive. 2. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to update, ...
Drives - Windows 7
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See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 28 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops ...
See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 28 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops ...
Drives - Windows 7
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...NOTE: If you have not previously set to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for the Windows operating system and other drivers you are once again listed. 7. A device driver must be prompted to restart the computer, save all ...example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on). 4. To use the HP Web site to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you may need to delete. 5. Obtaining HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Press enter, and then follow the on -screen...
...NOTE: If you have not previously set to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for the Windows operating system and other drivers you are once again listed. 7. A device driver must be prompted to restart the computer, save all ...example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on). 4. To use the HP Web site to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you may need to delete. 5. Obtaining HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Press enter, and then follow the on -screen...
Drives - Windows 7
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... (BD) playing 7 removing 13 Blu-ray drive 4 C CD burning 12, 28 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 2, 4 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 30 Windows drivers 30 Disk Cleanup software 19 Disk Defragmenter software 18 disk performance 18 drive light 15 drives caring for 1 hard 20, 21 optical 2 See also...4, 5 optical drive identifying 3 P playing a CD, DVD, or BD 7 R region codes, DVD 9 S software Disk Cleanup 19 Disk Defragmenter 18 T troubleshooting burning discs 28 device driver 30 disc play 26, 27 HP device drivers 30 optical disc tray 24 optical drive detection 25 Windows...
... (BD) playing 7 removing 13 Blu-ray drive 4 C CD burning 12, 28 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 2, 4 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 30 Windows drivers 30 Disk Cleanup software 19 Disk Defragmenter software 18 disk performance 18 drive light 15 drives caring for 1 hard 20, 21 optical 2 See also...4, 5 optical drive identifying 3 P playing a CD, DVD, or BD 7 R region codes, DVD 9 S software Disk Cleanup 19 Disk Defragmenter 18 T troubleshooting burning discs 28 device driver 30 disc play 26, 27 HP device drivers 30 optical disc tray 24 optical drive detection 25 Windows...
External Devices - Windows 7
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... the cable to remove the USB device. Remove the device. 2 Chapter 1 Using a USB device NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the device. 3. Click the name of the device in the notification area, at the left of the taskbar. To...
... the cable to remove the USB device. Remove the device. 2 Chapter 1 Using a USB device NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the device. 3. Click the name of the device in the notification area, at the left of the taskbar. To...
External Media Cards - Windows 7
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...install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your device. To remove the insert: 1. The ExpressCard slot may contain a protective insert. If you are ...designed to conform to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that ...
...install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your device. To remove the insert: 1. The ExpressCard slot may contain a protective insert. If you are ...designed to conform to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that ...
External Media Cards - Windows 7
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... side of the notification area). 2. NOTE: To stop or remove an ExpressCard when it . NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is firmly seated. Release and remove the ExpressCard: a. Removing an ExpressCard 5 Removing an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent loss of the taskbar. b. Insert the...
... side of the notification area). 2. NOTE: To stop or remove an ExpressCard when it . NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is firmly seated. Release and remove the ExpressCard: a. Removing an ExpressCard 5 Removing an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent loss of the taskbar. b. Insert the...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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...Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. If your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). An optional device may need this information available when you contact technical support. This is affixed inside the... computer. This number describes the duration (in which the devices have been approved for use to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device...
...Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. If your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). An optional device may need this information available when you contact technical support. This is affixed inside the... computer. This number describes the duration (in which the devices have been approved for use to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... of the active Windows application. 4 Chapter 2 Using the keyboard fn+f12 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...
... of the active Windows application. 4 Chapter 2 Using the keyboard fn+f12 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...
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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... first determine what BIOS version you want to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on..., name, or other system information is connected to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to select the Main menu. To exit the Setup Utility, use the...
... first determine what BIOS version you want to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on..., name, or other system information is connected to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to select the Main menu. To exit the Setup Utility, use the...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...4 Updating software If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. or - If you...Internet browser, go to your computer. Select your country or region. 2. Click Install now to download the driver and install it later. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to step 6. 3. Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. To do so, restart your ...
...4 Updating software If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. or - If you...Internet browser, go to your computer. Select your country or region. 2. Click Install now to download the driver and install it later. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to step 6. 3. Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. To do so, restart your ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...and one or more of the wireless devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, no wireless connections are available or all wireless network devices are disabled by..., and no network devices are on the computer. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are off. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired or wireless network.
...and one or more of the wireless devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, no wireless connections are available or all wireless network devices are disabled by..., and no network devices are on the computer. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are off. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired or wireless network.
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. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to use. 18 Chapter...
...: ● 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. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to use. 18 Chapter...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... list. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer. 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. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Click the arrow next to Network...
... list. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer. 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. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Click the arrow next to Network...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...and then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Select your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your country or region. 3. Click the option for your computer model number in the... notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Open your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be ...
...and then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Select your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your country or region. 3. Click the option for your computer model number in the... notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Open your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be ...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 36 A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 36 A device driver must be reinstalled ...36 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 37 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 37 Index ...38 iv
... a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 36 A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 36 A device driver must be reinstalled ...36 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 37 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 37 Index ...38 iv