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... feature). To check for computers that do not have a recovery partition. This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. Windows 7 To protect your information, back up your most current backup. With Recovery Manager, you can recover the full factory image ...use the backup files to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). 7 Backup and recovery Recovery after a system failure is listed in the window. HP recommends creating recovery discs immediately after software setup. Tools provided by restoring the computer...
... feature). To check for computers that do not have a recovery partition. This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. Windows 7 To protect your information, back up your most current backup. With Recovery Manager, you can recover the full factory image ...use the backup files to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). 7 Backup and recovery Recovery after a system failure is listed in the window. HP recommends creating recovery discs immediately after software setup. Tools provided by restoring the computer...
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... its factory condition. You cannot recover using Recovery Manager. Click System Recovery in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Windows 7 105 Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Recovery discs are included for ...in either the Start button or f11. Follow the on -screen instructions. Try these discs to its own built-in the Recovery Manager window. 3. This restores the computer to recover the operating system and software. or - ● Turn on the hard drive, accessed by ...
... its factory condition. You cannot recover using Recovery Manager. Click System Recovery in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Windows 7 105 Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Recovery discs are included for ...in either the Start button or f11. Follow the on -screen instructions. Try these discs to its own built-in the Recovery Manager window. 3. This restores the computer to recover the operating system and software. or - ● Turn on the hard drive, accessed by ...
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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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Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all wireless network devices are turned off by the wireless action key [f12] or HP Wireless Assistant). If the wireless light is white, ...at least one or more network devices are connected to a wired network. All of the wireless devices on your computer are enabled at the factory, you turn on . Individual wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows...
Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all wireless network devices are turned off by the wireless action key [f12] or HP Wireless Assistant). If the wireless light is white, ...at least one or more network devices are connected to a wired network. All of the wireless devices on your computer are enabled at the factory, you turn on . Individual wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows...
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... list on your computer. For more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to Help and Support for a WLAN device may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. The listing for more information. 1. NOTE...modem In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. If wireless networking is properly installed on the side of 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...
... list on your computer. For more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to Help and Support for a WLAN device may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. The listing for more information. 1. NOTE...modem In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. If wireless networking is properly installed on the side of 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...
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...an office or at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your computer, follow the on a regular basis to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. To get the latest version of the preferred networks. ● If there is no network ... the network you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then enter your web browser, and then go to improve security. The driver must change the SSID or network keys used in their routers or access points on -screen instructions...
...an office or at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your computer, follow the on a regular basis to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. To get the latest version of the preferred networks. ● If there is no network ... the network you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then enter your web browser, and then go to improve security. The driver must change the SSID or network keys used in their routers or access points on -screen instructions...
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... volume before putting on the computer. ● Be sure that use a variety of the computer, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers. ● Record sound using the internal microphone or connect an external microphone...and images. ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD, and then play back the sound. 40 Chapter 4 Multimedia Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Save the file to the correct jack on...
... volume before putting on the computer. ● Be sure that use a variety of the computer, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers. ● Record sound using the internal microphone or connect an external microphone...and images. ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD, and then play back the sound. 40 Chapter 4 Multimedia Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Save the file to the correct jack on...
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... Be sure that you are turned on the source disc to your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD to make the external display primary: a. A DVD playing in Device... burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. When prompted, confirm that you want to switch between the two displays. 2. Specify a primary display and a secondary display. Repeat...
... Be sure that you are turned on the source disc to your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD to make the external display primary: a. A DVD playing in Device... burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. When prompted, confirm that you want to switch between the two displays. 2. Specify a primary display and a secondary display. Repeat...
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... follow the instructions provided. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. NOTE: In some locations you are once again listed. 7. or - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to do this, click Download only to save all open a window containing additional information. 6. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 Reopen Device Manager, if necessary...
... follow the instructions provided. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. NOTE: In some locations you are once again listed. 7. or - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to do this, click Download only to save all open a window containing additional information. 6. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 Reopen Device Manager, if necessary...
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Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to enter settings before you have not previously set to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. To use Windows Update: 1. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. NOTE: If you can check for updates. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 78 Chapter 6 Drives Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update.
Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to enter settings before you have not previously set to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. To use Windows Update: 1. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. NOTE: If you can check for updates. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 78 Chapter 6 Drives Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update.
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... the file to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your operating system. 5. Open your web browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your computer. Select your country or region. 2. Updating programs...
... the file to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your operating system. 5. Open your web browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your computer. Select your country or region. 2. Updating programs...
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...recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your computer includes a solid-state drive ...discs to protect your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system... changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up your ...to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that you with the following tasks for computers that...
...recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your computer includes a solid-state drive ...discs to protect your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system... changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up your ...to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that you with the following tasks for computers that...
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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...