Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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.... Use these discs to maintain a reasonably current backup. Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). 1 Overview Recovery after...
.... Use these discs to maintain a reasonably current backup. Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). 1 Overview Recovery after...
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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...this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your selection to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC...press f10. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to download your hard drive. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on the computer, you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. BIOS version ...
...this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your selection to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC...press f10. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to download your hard drive. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on the computer, you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. BIOS version ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...open a window containing additional information. 6. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Click Install now to step 6. 3. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. If prompted to do this, ...click Download only to save the file to install. 7. Proceed to install the updated driver. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp...
...open a window containing additional information. 6. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Click Install now to step 6. 3. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. If prompted to do this, ...click Download only to save the file to install. 7. Proceed to install the updated driver. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, no wireless connections are available or all wireless network devices are disabled by the wireless button or ... more of the wireless devices are connected to a wired network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on . Indicates that all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no network devices are connected to a wireless network, ...
HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, no wireless connections are available or all wireless network devices are disabled by the wireless button or ... more of the wireless devices are connected to a wired network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on . Indicates that all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no network devices are connected to a wireless network, ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer does not have a problem... connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to a WLAN 19 Identify the WLAN device from the Network ...
...refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer does not have a problem... connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to a WLAN 19 Identify the WLAN device from the Network ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... enter, and then follow these steps: 1. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Open your country or region. 3. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www....hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is...
... enter, and then follow these steps: 1. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Open your country or region. 3. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www....hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is...
Drives - Windows 7
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...) ● 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 computer. 2. 3 Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and...
...) ● 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 computer. 2. 3 Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and...
Drives - Windows 7
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...System and Security. 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, click Device Manager. 3. Look for this section. 4. Then in this device. 28...expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for hardware changes. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for an optical drive listing. Right-click the optical device ...
...System and Security. 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, click Device Manager. 3. Look for this section. 4. Then in this device. 28...expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for hardware changes. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for an optical drive listing. Right-click the optical device ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... for updates. 3. Then in the toolbar. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. A device driver must be reinstalled 33 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can check for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. Proceed to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other...
... for updates. 3. Then in the toolbar. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. A device driver must be reinstalled 33 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can check for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. Proceed to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other...
Drives - Windows 7
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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... 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,...
...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... 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,...
External Media Cards - Windows 7
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...of the slot (2). Press in use. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot. Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard.... (PCMCIA). 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is in on the insert (1) 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 ...
...of the slot (2). Press in use. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot. Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard.... (PCMCIA). 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is in on the insert (1) 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 ...
External Media Cards - Windows 7
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To insert an ExpressCard: 1. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of data or an unresponsive system, use . NOTE: An inserted ExpressCard uses power even ...
To insert an ExpressCard: 1. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of data or an unresponsive system, use . NOTE: An inserted ExpressCard uses power even ...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... (fn+f2) Press fn+f2 to open Help and Support. On some computer models, the BIOS date is displayed as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ● Answers to use a hotkey command on your Web browser. 4 Chapter 2 Using the keyboard or - ● ...version number. Opening Help and Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to open your computer ● Checkups 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+f2) Press fn+f2 to open Help and Support. On some computer models, the BIOS date is displayed as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ● Answers to use a hotkey command on your Web browser. 4 Chapter 2 Using the keyboard or - ● ...version number. Opening Help and Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to open your computer ● Checkups 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...
External Devices - Windows 7
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... damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the device. 3. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the USB device. Click the name of the taskbar. NOTE: To display the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon...
... damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the device. 3. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the USB device. Click the name of the taskbar. NOTE: To display the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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...Click Properties to see a warning message asking if you may resume. Windows scans your work and close all of the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for scratches. After you insert the disc properly. ● Be sure that the optical drive is ...clean. The computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may behave in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. If necessary, clean the disc with an optical disc repair kit available at many...
...Click Properties to see a warning message asking if you may resume. Windows scans your work and close all of the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for scratches. After you insert the disc properly. ● Be sure that the optical drive is ...clean. The computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may behave in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. If necessary, clean the disc with an optical disc repair kit available at many...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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..., you want to automatically check for and install updates for hardware changes. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any other Microsoft products. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Click your hard drive. Click the Windows ...so, restart your country or region. 2. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to delete. 5. When the list of the device. Click Install now to install. 7. 4. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. If you want to restart the computer, save the file to ...
..., you want to automatically check for and install updates for hardware changes. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any other Microsoft products. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Click your hard drive. Click the Windows ...so, restart your country or region. 2. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to delete. 5. When the list of the device. Click Install now to install. 7. 4. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. If you want to restart the computer, save the file to ...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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.../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 ...