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... software feature). This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. Windows 7 To protect your information, back up your information regularly to protect your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) the computer ... undesirable changes to restore the computer. With Recovery Manager, you can recover the 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). Recovery discs have been included...
... software feature). This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. Windows 7 To protect your information, back up your information regularly to protect your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) the computer ... undesirable changes to restore the computer. With Recovery Manager, you can recover the 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). Recovery discs have been included...
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NOTE: Windows has its factory condition. This restores the computer to recover the operating system and software. Click System Recovery in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Back up all personal files. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. On some models, you might ...restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the factory. Windows 7 105 Software not provided with this procedure. Then, press f11 while the "Press for computers that was preinstalled at the bottom ...
NOTE: Windows has its factory condition. This restores the computer to recover the operating system and software. Click System Recovery in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Back up all personal files. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. On some models, you might ...restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the factory. Windows 7 105 Software not provided with this procedure. Then, press f11 while the "Press for computers that was preinstalled at the bottom ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...a CD, DVD, or BD 72 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD 73 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 74 Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 74 The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 74 A disc does not play automatically 75 A DVD...does not begin, or it stops before completion 76 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 76 A device driver must be reinstalled 76 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 77 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 78 Using external drives ...79 Improving hard drive performance ...80 Using Disk Defragmenter...
...a CD, DVD, or BD 72 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD 73 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 74 Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 74 The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 74 A disc does not play automatically 75 A DVD...does not begin, or it stops before completion 76 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 76 A device driver must be reinstalled 76 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 77 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 78 Using external drives ...79 Improving hard drive performance ...80 Using Disk Defragmenter...
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... Adding or replacing a memory module 9 Security Protecting the computer ...91 Using passwords ...92 Setting passwords in Windows 92 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 92 Administrator password 93 Managing an administrator password 93 Entering an administrator password ...Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...103 Determining the BIOS version 103 Downloading a BIOS update 104 Updating programs and drivers ...105 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...107 Backing up your information ...108 Using Windows Backup and Restore 109 Using system restore points 110 ix
... Adding or replacing a memory module 9 Security Protecting the computer ...91 Using passwords ...92 Setting passwords in Windows 92 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 92 Administrator password 93 Managing an administrator password 93 Entering an administrator password ...Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...103 Determining the BIOS version 103 Downloading a BIOS update 104 Updating programs and drivers ...105 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...107 Backing up your information ...108 Using Windows Backup and Restore 109 Using system restore points 110 ix
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... HP Wireless Assistant software ● Operating system controls Using the wireless action key The computer has a wireless action key (f12), one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are off . Individual wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows Control... Panel). Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are disabled in your wireless...
... HP Wireless Assistant software ● Operating system controls Using the wireless action key The computer has a wireless action key (f12), one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are off . Individual wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows Control... Panel). Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are disabled in your wireless...
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... of possible solutions to your network connection problem, be prompted for your permission or password for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of the original computer package, you want to the computer by purchasing a ...wireless networking device. Refer to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may be sure that the integrated WLAN device is listed, either your computer. In the System area, click Device Manager....
... of possible solutions to your network connection problem, be prompted for your permission or password for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of the original computer package, you want to the computer by purchasing a ...wireless networking device. Refer to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may be sure that the integrated WLAN device is listed, either your computer. In the System area, click Device Manager....
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...security codes are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then enter your network device and attempts to reconnect to one of the...computer, follow these steps: 1. Select your web browser, and then go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The SSID and network key are alphanumeric codes that you are using was...then select the network you are prompted for your computer accordingly. Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network icon in ...
...security codes are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then enter your network device and attempts to reconnect to one of the...computer, follow these steps: 1. Select your web browser, and then go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The SSID and network key are alphanumeric codes that you are using was...then select the network you are prompted for your computer accordingly. Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network icon in ...
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... or connect an external microphone. ● Download music from the Internet. ● Create multimedia presentations using your computer. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to match the...connectors are normally color-coded to the correct jack on your desktop. 3. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD, and then play back the sound. 40 Chapter 4 Multimedia When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Audio Your computer enables you install any sound...
... or connect an external microphone. ● Download music from the Internet. ● Create multimedia presentations using your computer. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to match the...connectors are normally color-coded to the correct jack on your desktop. 3. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD, and then play back the sound. 40 Chapter 4 Multimedia When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Audio Your computer enables you install any sound...
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... The process of disc for any display designated as a printer, scanner, camera, or handheld device. Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. When prompted, confirm that the disc is not visible on the computer and is also available from the optical drive. 2....are closed. ● Turn off Sleep and Hibernation. ● Be sure that all other drivers you want to delete. 76 Chapter 6 Drives Specify a primary display and a secondary display. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of the computer desktop, and then select Screen resolution....
... The process of disc for any display designated as a printer, scanner, camera, or handheld device. Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. When prompted, confirm that the disc is not visible on the computer and is also available from the optical drive. 2....are closed. ● Turn off Sleep and Hibernation. ● Be sure that all other drivers you want to delete. 76 Chapter 6 Drives Specify a primary display and a secondary display. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of the computer desktop, and then select Screen resolution....
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... or region. 2. or - Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are prompted to update your device. Open your computer. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 Try to download the driver and install it later. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. If you may need to restart...
... or region. 2. or - Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are prompted to update your device. Open your computer. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 Try to download the driver and install it later. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. If you may need to restart...
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NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be set to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 3. Click Check for updates. 2. This feature can be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. To use Windows Update: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. 78 Chapter 6 Drives
NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be set to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 3. Click Check for updates. 2. This feature can be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. To use Windows Update: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. 78 Chapter 6 Drives
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...the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your web browser, go to step 6. 3. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer after the installation is complete, and...list of the device. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. Click Install now to open a window containing additional information. 6. If you may be able to do this, click Download only to save the file to install. 7. or - Updating programs ...
...the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your web browser, go to step 6. 3. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer after the installation is complete, and...list of the device. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. Click Install now to open a window containing additional information. 6. If you may be able to do this, click Download only to save the file to install. 7. or - Updating programs ...
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...Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer...listed in case of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have a partition. HP recommends that you should continue to back up (boot) your important system files. ● ...Backup and recovery Recovery after software setup. To check for the presence of the window. 106 Appendix C Backup and recovery Use these discs to protect your computer and...
...Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer...listed in case of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have a partition. HP recommends that you should continue to back up (boot) your important system files. ● ...Backup and recovery Recovery after software setup. To check for the presence of the window. 106 Appendix C Backup and recovery Use these discs to protect your computer and...
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...connection 18 country-specific modem cable adapter 24 critical battery level 57 critical updates, software 96 CyberLink PowerDVD 39 D device drivers HP drivers 77 Windows drivers 78 Diagnostics menu 101 digital card defined 86 inserting 86 removing 87 stopping 87 digital dual array microphone, identifying 36 ...(microphone) 37 audio-out (headphone) 36 RJ-11 (modem) 6 RJ-45 (network) 7 K keys action 5 esc 5 fn 5 Windows applications 5 Windows logo 5 L labels Bluetooth 12 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 12 modem approval 12 service tag 12 wireless certification 12 WLAN 12 LAN Power Saving 101...
...connection 18 country-specific modem cable adapter 24 critical battery level 57 critical updates, software 96 CyberLink PowerDVD 39 D device drivers HP drivers 77 Windows drivers 78 Diagnostics menu 101 digital card defined 86 inserting 86 removing 87 stopping 87 digital dual array microphone, identifying 36 ...(microphone) 37 audio-out (headphone) 36 RJ-11 (modem) 6 RJ-45 (network) 7 K keys action 5 esc 5 fn 5 Windows applications 5 Windows logo 5 L labels Bluetooth 12 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 12 modem approval 12 service tag 12 wireless certification 12 WLAN 12 LAN Power Saving 101...
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...69 removing 74 optical drive using 66 optical drive light, identifying 6 P passwords administrator 93 power-on 94 set in Setup Utility 92 set in Windows 92 performing a recovery 111 pointing devices setting preferences 31 ports external monitor 7 HDMI 7, 42 USB 6, 7, 84 power connecting 52 conserving 61 ...Key 12 product name and number, computer 12 programs, updating 105 public WLAN connection 18 R readable media 47 recovering a program or driver 106 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 111 recovering from the recovery discs 111 recovery discs 106, 107 Recovery Manager 106, 111 ...
...69 removing 74 optical drive using 66 optical drive light, identifying 6 P passwords administrator 93 power-on 94 set in Setup Utility 92 set in Windows 92 performing a recovery 111 pointing devices setting preferences 31 ports external monitor 7 HDMI 7, 42 USB 6, 7, 84 power connecting 52 conserving 61 ...Key 12 product name and number, computer 12 programs, updating 105 public WLAN connection 18 R readable media 47 recovering a program or driver 106 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 111 recovering from the recovery discs 111 recovery discs 106, 107 Recovery Manager 106, 111 ...
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... labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 76 disc play 75 drive and device driver problems 74 DVD movie play 75 external display 76 HP device drivers 77 modem 26 optical disc tray 74 Windows device drivers 78 wireless connection problems 20 turning off the computer 64 U unresponsive system...up action key 36 volume, adjusting 37 W webcam adjusting properties 45 tips 45 using 45 webcam light 36 Windows applications key, identifying 5 Windows logo key, identifying 5 Windows, passwords set in 92 wireless action key locating 14 using 14 wireless antennas 9 Wireless Assistant software 14, 15...
... labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 76 disc play 75 drive and device driver problems 74 DVD movie play 75 external display 76 HP device drivers 77 modem 26 optical disc tray 74 Windows device drivers 78 wireless connection problems 20 turning off the computer 64 U unresponsive system...up action key 36 volume, adjusting 37 W webcam adjusting properties 45 tips 45 using 45 webcam light 36 Windows applications key, identifying 5 Windows logo key, identifying 5 Windows, passwords set in 92 wireless action key locating 14 using 14 wireless antennas 9 Wireless Assistant software 14, 15...