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... state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for the presence of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up...regularly to recover your most current backup. Use these discs to protect your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature).
... state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for the presence of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up...regularly to recover your most current backup. Use these discs to protect your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature).
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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
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...BIOS update: 1. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by opening the Setup Utility. If the...device, or connected to an optional power source. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the computer by turning on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer. While the "Press the ESC key for ...
...BIOS update: 1. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by opening the Setup Utility. If the...device, or connected to an optional power source. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the computer by turning on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer. While the "Press the ESC key for ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. or - Click Install now to step 6. 3. To do so, restart 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, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow...
... computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. or - Click Install now to step 6. 3. To do so, restart 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, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...network. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on . HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to the network. Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, one or more network devices are connected... to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Network (connected) Network (disconnected) Network (disabled...
...network. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on . HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to the network. Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, one or more network devices are connected... to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Network (connected) Network (disconnected) Network (disabled...
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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 network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add...
...: ● 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 network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add...
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... and Support. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. For more information. 1. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to a WLAN 19 You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi...
... and Support. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. For more information. 1. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to a WLAN 19 You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi...
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...software. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for 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 computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased ...4. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 Press enter, and then follow ...
...software. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for 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 computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased ...4. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 Press enter, and then follow ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...in case of a system failure: ● Creating a set of the window. 1 Recovery discs are designed to maintain a reasonably current backup. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. As you add new software and data files, you experience system failure or instability. If the ...restoring the computer to back up your full factory image if you should continue to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to protect your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you to reverse undesirable changes to...
...in case of a system failure: ● Creating a set of the window. 1 Recovery discs are designed to maintain a reasonably current backup. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. As you add new software and data files, you experience system failure or instability. If the ...restoring the computer to back up your full factory image if you should continue to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to protect your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you to reverse undesirable changes to...
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... you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set ...
... you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set ...
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Index B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 5 personal files 5 templates 5 backup suggestions 5 F f11 8 full system recovery 1 P performing a recovery 7 R recovering a program or driver 1 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 8 recovering from the recovery discs 7 recovery 7 recovery discs 1, 2 Recovery Manager 1, 7 recovery partition 1 recovery, system 1, 7 restore points 6 S safeguarding information 1 solid-...
Index B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 5 personal files 5 templates 5 backup suggestions 5 F f11 8 full system recovery 1 P performing a recovery 7 R recovering a program or driver 1 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 8 recovering from the recovery discs 7 recovery 7 recovery discs 1, 2 Recovery Manager 1, 7 recovery partition 1 recovery, system 1, 7 restore points 6 S safeguarding information 1 solid-...
Drives - Windows 7
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7 Replacing a drive in the secondary hard drive bay 8 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, a DVD, or a BD 27 The computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD drive 28 A CD, DVD, or BD does not play ...29 A CD, DVD, or BD does not play automatically 30 The process of burning a CD or DVD does not begin, or it stops before completion 31 A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 32 A device driver must be reinstalled ...33 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 33 Obtaining HP device drivers 33 Index ...35 iv
7 Replacing a drive in the secondary hard drive bay 8 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, a DVD, or a BD 27 The computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD drive 28 A CD, DVD, or BD does not play ...29 A CD, DVD, or BD does not play automatically 30 The process of burning a CD or DVD does not begin, or it stops before completion 31 A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 32 A device driver must be reinstalled ...33 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 33 Obtaining HP device drivers 33 Index ...35 iv
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. Connect the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. To disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it...
...-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. Connect the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. To disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it...
Drives - Windows 7
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...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 "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Windows scans your system for this section. 4. Look for hardware changes. If the drive is ... installed drives. The computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found later in this device. 28 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Right-click the optical device listing to perform the following tasks:...
...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 "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Windows scans your system for this section. 4. Look for hardware changes. If the drive is ... installed drives. The computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found later in this device. 28 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Right-click the optical device listing to perform the following tasks:...
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... copying a disc, save the information on the source disc to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager.
... copying a disc, save the information on the source disc to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager.
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... SoftPaq number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Repeat for the Windows operating system and other drivers you want to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the optical drive. 2. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device... example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for updates. 3. To use the HP Web site to step 6. 3. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click Check for any discs from the models listed...
... SoftPaq number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Repeat for the Windows operating system and other drivers you want to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the optical drive. 2. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device... example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for updates. 3. To use the HP Web site to step 6. 3. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click Check for any discs from the models listed...
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... install. 7. Click Install now to your computer. Click Download only to save the file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. If prompted to do so, restart your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a ...
... install. 7. Click Install now to your computer. Click Download only to save the file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. If prompted to do so, restart your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a ...
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...DL support 4 Blu-ray Disc ROM with DL support 4 T troubleshooting burning discs 31 device driver 33 disc play 29, 30 HP device drivers 33 optical disc tray 27 optical drive detection 28 Windows drivers 33 Index 35 optical drive DVD burning 12, 31 changing region setting 9 copying 11 playing ...RW Double Layer 4 C CD burning 12, 31 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 2, 14 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 33 Windows drivers 33 Disk Cleanup software 19 Disk Defragmenter software 19 disk performance 19 diskette drive 14 drive light 16 drives caring for 1 diskette 14 external...
...DL support 4 Blu-ray Disc ROM with DL support 4 T troubleshooting burning discs 31 device driver 33 disc play 29, 30 HP device drivers 33 optical disc tray 27 optical drive detection 28 Windows drivers 33 Index 35 optical drive DVD burning 12, 31 changing region setting 9 copying 11 playing ...RW Double Layer 4 C CD burning 12, 31 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 2, 14 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 33 Windows drivers 33 Disk Cleanup software 19 Disk Defragmenter software 19 disk performance 19 diskette drive 14 drive light 16 drives caring for 1 diskette 14 external...
Drives - Windows Vista
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7 Replacing a drive in the secondary hard drive bay 8 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, a DVD, or a BD 27 The computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD drive 28 A CD, DVD, or BD does not play ...29 A CD, DVD, or BD does not play automatically 30 The process of burning a CD or DVD does not begin, or it stops before completion 31 A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 32 A device driver must be reinstalled ...33 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 33 Obtaining HP device drivers 33 Index ...35 iv
7 Replacing a drive in the secondary hard drive bay 8 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, a DVD, or a BD 27 The computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD drive 28 A CD, DVD, or BD does not play ...29 A CD, DVD, or BD does not play automatically 30 The process of burning a CD or DVD does not begin, or it stops before completion 31 A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 32 A device driver must be reinstalled ...33 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 33 Obtaining HP device drivers 33 Index ...35 iv