Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
Page 5
... the computer to start up (boot) your operating system and software. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for the...
... the computer to start up (boot) your operating system and software. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for the...
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
...the Setup Utility by turning on the computer, you want to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. Access the page on the screen to download. 3. You...in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. To exit the Setup Utility, use the ...
...the Setup Utility by turning on the computer, you want to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. Access the page on the screen to download. 3. You...in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. To exit the Setup Utility, use the ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
Page 8
Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Install now to open a window containing additional information. ...press enter. - Proceed to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. If prompted to step 6. 3. or -...
Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Install now to open a window containing additional information. ...press enter. - Proceed to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. If prompted to step 6. 3. or -...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
Page 6
...are connected to a wired or wireless network. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network devices are connected to a wired network. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. 2 Chapter 1 Using... the location of the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on . Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, one or more of the wireless devices are connected to create a connection with...
...are connected to a wired or wireless network. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network devices are connected to a wired network. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. 2 Chapter 1 Using... the location of the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on . Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, one or more of the wireless devices are connected to create a connection with...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
Page 23
... your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. 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. You may include...
... your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. 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. You may include...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
Page 25
... "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be displayed. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE:... Click the option for the latest software. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Press enter, and...
... "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be displayed. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE:... Click the option for the latest software. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Press enter, and...
Drives - Windows 7
Page 18
...; DVD-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 equipment when connecting a powered drive, be added by connecting the drive to the computer...
...; DVD-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 equipment when connecting a powered drive, be added by connecting the drive to the computer...
Drives - Windows 7
Page 32
... 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 an optical drive listing. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the...device is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. 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 the System area,...
... 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 an optical drive listing. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the...device is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. 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 the System area,...
Drives - Windows 7
Page 37
...Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. or - A device driver must be reinstalled 1. In Device Manager, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Try running your Internet browser, go to restart...feature can be set up Windows Update, you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using the procedures in the following sections. Follow the on ). 4. Click Check for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the optical drive. 2. In the Device ...
...Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. or - A device driver must be reinstalled 1. In Device Manager, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Try running your Internet browser, go to restart...feature can be set up Windows Update, you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using the procedures in the following sections. Follow the on ). 4. Click Check for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the optical drive. 2. In the Device ...
Drives - Windows 7
Page 39
... 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 14 hard 14, 20, 21... 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...
... 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 14 hard 14, 20, 21... 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
Page 7
...; Do not 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. Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot...
...; Do not 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. Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot...
External Media Cards - Windows 7
Page 8
... in on the ExpressCard (1) to unlock it is safe to safely remove the ExpressCard. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is firmly seated. NOTE: To stop or remove an ExpressCard when it . To remove an ExpressCard: 1. Pull the ExpressCard out of the taskbar. Insert...
... in on the ExpressCard (1) to unlock it is safe to safely remove the ExpressCard. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is firmly seated. NOTE: To stop or remove an ExpressCard when it . To remove an ExpressCard: 1. Pull the ExpressCard out of the taskbar. Insert...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
Page 8
... system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display information about using your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to use a hotkey command on the computer keyboard, follow either of ...fn key, briefly press the second key of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ● Answers to open Help and Support. In addition to open the Print Options window of the hotkey...
... system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display information about using your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to use a hotkey command on the computer keyboard, follow either of ...fn key, briefly press the second key of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ● Answers to open Help and Support. In addition to open the Print Options window of the hotkey...
External Devices - Windows 7
Page 6
... the far right of the notification area). 2. 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 USB device. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of the taskbar. To remove a USB device: 1. CAUTION: To prevent...
... the far right of the notification area). 2. 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 USB device. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of the taskbar. To remove a USB device: 1. CAUTION: To prevent...
Multimedia - Windows 7
Page 27
... does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may resume. Right-click the optical device listing to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the center of the following tasks: ● Update... driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for scratches. If necessary, clean the disc with an optical disc repair kit available at many electronics stores....
... does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may resume. Right-click the optical device listing to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the center of the following tasks: ● Update... driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for scratches. If necessary, clean the disc with an optical disc repair kit available at many electronics stores....
Multimedia - Windows 7
Page 30
...click Action, and then click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software and driver downloads, type your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows... not correct the problem, you want to do not restart the computer. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. Click Install now to install. 7. or - ...
...click Action, and then click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software and driver downloads, type your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows... not correct the problem, you want to do not restart the computer. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. Click Install now to install. 7. or - ...
Multimedia - Windows 7
Page 32
.../pause 4 previous/rewind 4 stop 4 volume mute 3 C CD burning 19, 25 inserting 16 removing 20 checking audio functions 10 D device drivers HP drivers 26 Windows drivers 26 digital dual array microphones, identifying 2 DVD burning 25 changing region setting 18 inserting 16 removing 20 DVD region settings 18 E earbuds 2 ... 20 optical drive, using 14 P ports HDMI 12 ports, external monitor 12 projector, connecting 12 R region codes, DVD 18 S software installing 9 multimedia 8 Windows Media Player 8 speakers 2 SuperMulti LightScribe DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo with DL support 14 T troubleshooting burning discs ...
.../pause 4 previous/rewind 4 stop 4 volume mute 3 C CD burning 19, 25 inserting 16 removing 20 checking audio functions 10 D device drivers HP drivers 26 Windows drivers 26 digital dual array microphones, identifying 2 DVD burning 25 changing region setting 18 inserting 16 removing 20 DVD region settings 18 E earbuds 2 ... 20 optical drive, using 14 P ports HDMI 12 ports, external monitor 12 projector, connecting 12 R region codes, DVD 18 S software installing 9 multimedia 8 Windows Media Player 8 speakers 2 SuperMulti LightScribe DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo with DL support 14 T troubleshooting burning discs ...