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...Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Windows 7 To protect your information, back up your information regularly to recover your files and folders. For details, refer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager..., click Manage, and then click Disk Management. Recovery discs have a recovery partition. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as possible after software setup. NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for safeguarding your information and...
...Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Windows 7 To protect your information, back up your information regularly to recover your files and folders. For details, refer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager..., click Manage, and then click Disk Management. Recovery discs have a recovery partition. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as possible after software setup. NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for safeguarding your information and...
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... burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 57 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 58 A device driver must be reinstalled 58 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 59 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 59 5 Power management Setting power options ...60 Using power-saving states 60 Initiating and...
... burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 57 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 58 A device driver must be reinstalled 58 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 59 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 59 5 Power management Setting power options ...60 Using power-saving states 60 Initiating and...
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9 Security Protecting the computer ...88 Using passwords ...88 Setting passwords in Windows 89 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 89 Administrator password 90 Managing an administrator password 90 Entering an administrator password 90 Power-on password 90 ... Updating the BIOS ...101 Determining the BIOS version 101 Downloading a BIOS update 102 Updating programs and drivers ...103 12 Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...105 Backing up your information ...106 Using Windows Backup and Restore 107 Using system restore points 108 When to create restore points 108 Create a system...
9 Security Protecting the computer ...88 Using passwords ...88 Setting passwords in Windows 89 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 89 Administrator password 90 Managing an administrator password 90 Entering an administrator password 90 Power-on password 90 ... Updating the BIOS ...101 Determining the BIOS version 101 Downloading a BIOS update 102 Updating programs and drivers ...103 12 Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...105 Backing up your information ...106 Using Windows Backup and Restore 107 Using system restore points 108 When to create restore points 108 Create a system...
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... devices, and a wireless light. Using the wireless controls You can be controlled through HP Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all wireless devices are off ... HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer. All of the wireless devices on your wireless devices, not the status of the wireless devices are off. If the wireless light is on or turn on the computer. Individual wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows...
... devices, and a wireless light. Using the wireless controls You can be controlled through HP Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all wireless devices are off ... HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer. All of the wireless devices on your wireless devices, not the status of the wireless devices are off. If the wireless light is on or turn on the computer. Individual wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows...
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...links provided in the feature list on your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. If wireless networking is properly installed on the side of the original computer package, you want to improve the security...computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. Before working your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If no WLAN device is listed, either your way through the sequence of your computer....
...links provided in the feature list on your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. If wireless networking is properly installed on the side of the original computer package, you want to improve the security...computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. Before working your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If no WLAN device is listed, either your way through the sequence of your computer....
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...and the WLAN device. ● For a private network, such as a network in an office or at http://www.hp.com. Cannot connect to a preferred wireless network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network icon in the notification area, at ... the search box. 4. Current network security codes are unavailable If you are alphanumeric codes that you configure the WLAN, the software driver is no network icon in the notification area, follow these steps: 1. You must be displayed. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 Get...
...and the WLAN device. ● For a private network, such as a network in an office or at http://www.hp.com. Cannot connect to a preferred wireless network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network icon in the notification area, at ... the search box. 4. Current network security codes are unavailable If you are alphanumeric codes that you configure the WLAN, the software driver is no network icon in the notification area, follow these steps: 1. You must be displayed. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 Get...
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...; Create multimedia presentations using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. Click ... your audio functions To check the system sound on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Click Sound. 4. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. 36 Chapter 4 Multimedia You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones...
...; Create multimedia presentations using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. Click ... your audio functions To check the system sound on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Click Sound. 4. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. 36 Chapter 4 Multimedia You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones...
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... detected, verify that the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this device. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to...; Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Windows scans your system for hardware changes. Troubleshooting 55 Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. ...
... detected, verify that the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this device. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to...; Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Windows scans your system for hardware changes. Troubleshooting 55 Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. ...
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...reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to uninstall and then reinstall (for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. CyberLink PowerDVD 8 is installed on ). 4. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. In the Device Manager window, click the... arrow next to the type of driver you may need to delete. 5. NOTE:...
...reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to uninstall and then reinstall (for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. CyberLink PowerDVD 8 is installed on ). 4. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. In the Device Manager window, click the... arrow next to the type of driver you may need to delete. 5. NOTE:...
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...your Web browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 3. To use Windows Update: 1. Click the option for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. ... model number in the search box, and then press enter. 3. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. If prompted to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Check for updates. 2. Follow the on your computer. Click Start...
...your Web browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 3. To use Windows Update: 1. Click the option for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. ... model number in the search box, and then press enter. 3. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. If prompted to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Check for updates. 2. Follow the on your computer. Click Start...
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... so, restart 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 file to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the ...file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Open your Web browser, go to your specific...
... so, restart 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 file to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the ...file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Open your Web browser, go to your specific...
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... system failure or instability. ● Backing up 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). To.... Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). 12 Backup and recovery Recovery after software setup. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated...information and restoring it in the window. 104 Chapter 12 Backup and recovery
... system failure or instability. ● Backing up 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). To.... Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). 12 Backup and recovery Recovery after software setup. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated...information and restoring it in the window. 104 Chapter 12 Backup and recovery
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...32, 33 volume up 32, 33 administrator password creating 90 entering 90 managing 90 airport security devices 73 antennas 10 applications key, Windows 5 audio devices, connecting external 36 audio features 36 audio functions, checking 36 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 33 audio-... 70 copyright warning 46 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 67 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 35 D device drivers HP drivers 59 Windows drivers 59 Diagnostics menu 99 digital card defined 82 inserting 82 removing 83 stopping 83 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8 Digital Media ...
...32, 33 volume up 32, 33 administrator password creating 90 entering 90 managing 90 airport security devices 73 antennas 10 applications key, Windows 5 audio devices, connecting external 36 audio features 36 audio functions, checking 36 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 33 audio-... 70 copyright warning 46 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 67 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 35 D device drivers HP drivers 59 Windows drivers 59 Diagnostics menu 99 digital card defined 82 inserting 82 removing 83 stopping 83 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8 Digital Media ...
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... 41 optical drive identifying 7 removing 49 using 40 optical drive light, identifying 7 P passwords administrator 90 power-on 90 set in Setup Utility 89 set in Windows 89 performing a recovery 109 ports external monitor 8, 37 HDMI 8, 38 USB 7, 8, 80 power connecting 63 conserving 70 power button, identifying 4 power connector,... approval label 12 wireless certification labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 57 disc play 56 DVD movie play 57 external display 57 HP device drivers 59 optical disc tray 54 optical drive detection 55 Windows device drivers 59 turning off the computer 71 112 Index
... 41 optical drive identifying 7 removing 49 using 40 optical drive light, identifying 7 P passwords administrator 90 power-on 90 set in Setup Utility 89 set in Windows 89 performing a recovery 109 ports external monitor 8, 37 HDMI 8, 38 USB 7, 8, 80 power connecting 63 conserving 70 power button, identifying 4 power connector,... approval label 12 wireless certification labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 57 disc play 56 DVD movie play 57 external display 57 HP device drivers 59 optical disc tray 54 optical drive detection 55 Windows device drivers 59 turning off the computer 71 112 Index