Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...if you to reverse undesirable changes to protect your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow...). 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. As you add new software and data files, you create recovery discs immediately...
...if you to reverse undesirable changes to protect your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow...). 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. As you add new software and data files, you create recovery discs immediately...
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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To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. You ... computer is connected to select the Main menu. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. Make a note of...
To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. You ... computer is connected to select the Main menu. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. Make a note of...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... Install now to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to do this, click Download only to save the file to your operating system. 5. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select 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, and double-click the ...
... Install now to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to do this, click Download only to save the file to your operating system. 5. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select 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, and double-click the ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired or wireless network...Wireless Assistant, and no network devices are connected 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, and one or more network devices are... only) Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no ...
HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired or wireless network...Wireless Assistant, and no network devices are connected 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, and one or more network devices are... only) Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... connection problems Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or...
... connection problems Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. 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 the Web site links provided in Help and Support. Click the arrow next...
... the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. 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 the Web site links provided in Help and Support. Click the arrow next...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... for your country or region. 3. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Click the option for your computer... from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Open your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was...
... for your country or region. 3. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Click the option for your computer... from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Open your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was...
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.
...-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.
Drives - Windows 7
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...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 installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Right-click the ...is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides...
...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 installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Right-click the ...is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides...
Drives - Windows 7
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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. The process of burning a CD or DVD does not begin , or it stops before...
... 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. The process of burning a CD or DVD does not begin , or it stops before...
Drives - Windows 7
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... scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can check for hardware changes in the following sections. Obtaining HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in...
... scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can check for hardware changes in the following sections. Obtaining HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in...
Drives - Windows 7
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After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your computer. or - If prompted to do so, ... list of the device. 34 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Click Install now to your hard drive. 4. Click Download only to save the file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. -
After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your computer. or - If prompted to do so, ... list of the device. 34 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Click Install now to your hard drive. 4. Click Download only to save the file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. -
Drives - Windows 7
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... Combo with SuperMulti DVD±R/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... Blu-ray Disc ROM with LightScribe/ SuperMulti DVD±R/RW with 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...
... Combo with SuperMulti DVD±R/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... Blu-ray Disc ROM with LightScribe/ SuperMulti DVD±R/RW with 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...
External Media Cards - Windows 7
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...when an ExpressCard is inserted into an ExpressCard slot. Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or ...enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer. Pull the insert out of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). Like standard PC Cards, ...
...when an ExpressCard is inserted into an ExpressCard slot. Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or ...enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer. Pull the insert out of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). Like standard PC Cards, ...
External Media Cards - Windows 7
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... device has been detected, and a menu of the taskbar. Release and remove the ExpressCard: a. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to safely remove the ExpressCard. Removing an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent loss of data or an unresponsive system, use .
... device has been detected, and a menu of the taskbar. Release and remove the ExpressCard: a. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to safely remove the ExpressCard. Removing an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent loss of data or an unresponsive system, use .
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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...models only)-Provide information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of the warranty period for use . If your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). This number describes the duration (in years) of the countries or regions in which the devices have been...the bottom of your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, 15 This certificate is the alphanumeric identifier you use to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . You may need this computer. 3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may be a...
...models only)-Provide information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of the warranty period for use . If your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). This number describes the duration (in years) of the countries or regions in which the devices have been...the bottom of your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, 15 This certificate is the alphanumeric identifier you use to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . You may need this computer. 3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may be a...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... fn+esc display, the version of the hotkey command. - 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...
... fn+esc display, the version of the hotkey command. - 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...