Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...up your information regularly to protect your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for safeguarding your ... 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to maintain a reasonably...
...up your information regularly to protect your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for safeguarding your ... 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to maintain a reasonably...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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Index B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 3 personal files 3 templates 3 F f11 7 full system recovery 1 P performing a recovery 6 R recovering a program or driver 1 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 7 recovering from the recovery discs 6 recovery 6 recovery discs 1, 2 Recovery Manager 1, 6 recovery partition 1 recovery, system 1, 6 restore points 5 S safeguarding information 1 solid-state drive (SSD) 1, 6, 7 supported discs 2 system failure or instability 1 system recovery 1, 6 system restore points 1, 5 U using system restore 5 8 Index
Index B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 3 personal files 3 templates 3 F f11 7 full system recovery 1 P performing a recovery 6 R recovering a program or driver 1 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 7 recovering from the recovery discs 6 recovery 6 recovery discs 1, 2 Recovery Manager 1, 6 recovery partition 1 recovery, system 1, 6 restore points 5 S safeguarding information 1 solid-state drive (SSD) 1, 6, 7 supported discs 2 system failure or instability 1 system recovery 1, 6 system restore points 1, 5 U using system restore 5 8 Index
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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... BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the screen to your computer. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect...
... BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the screen to your computer. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq ...open a window containing additional information. 6. Select your country or region. 2. Open your Internet browser, go to step 6. 3. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. or - To do so, restart your computer model number in...
... downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq ...open a window containing additional information. 6. Select your country or region. 2. Open your Internet browser, go to step 6. 3. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. or - To do so, restart your computer model number in...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...are connected to the network. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and one or more network devices are connected to a wired or wireless network. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. 2 Chapter 1 ... (connected) Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, no wireless connections are available or all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no network devices...
...are connected to the network. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and one or more network devices are connected to a wired or wireless network. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. 2 Chapter 1 ... (connected) Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, no wireless connections are available or all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no network devices...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. Use the procedures in the feature list...
...: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. Use the procedures in the feature list...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer. 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 a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. Identify the ...
The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer. 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 a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. Identify the ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...the on-screen instructions. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and... driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the option for the latest software. Open your country or region. 3. Press enter, and...
...the on-screen instructions. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and... driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the option for the latest software. Open your country or region. 3. Press enter, and...
Drives - Windows 7
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... of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 19 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 19 A device driver must be reinstalled ...19 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 20 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 20 iii
... of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 19 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 19 A device driver must be reinstalled ...19 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 20 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 20 iii
Drives - Windows 7
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...-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. Connect the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. 3 Using external drives Removable external drives...
...-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. Connect the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. 3 Using external drives Removable external drives...
Drives - Windows 7
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...that the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the section "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. The computer does not detect the optical ... the 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. Look for hardware changes. If the drive is listed in ...
...that the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the section "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. The computer does not detect the optical ... the 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. Look for hardware changes. If the drive is listed in ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... may need to update your program again. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. When prompted, confirm that you are once again listed. 7. Remove any other programs are... closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that the drivers are prompted to restart the computer, save the...
... may need to update your program again. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. When prompted, confirm that you are once again listed. 7. Remove any other programs are... closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that the drivers are prompted to restart the computer, save the...
Drives - Windows 7
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... specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Proceed to install the updated driver. NOTE: In some locations you may be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to install. 7.... Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click the option for updates. 3. If prompted to obtain HP device drivers: 1. To use the HP Web site to do this, click Download only to save the file to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 2....
... specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Proceed to install the updated driver. NOTE: In some locations you may be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to install. 7.... Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click the option for updates. 3. If prompted to obtain HP device drivers: 1. To use the HP Web site to do this, click Download only to save the file to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 2....
Drives - Windows 7
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...with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 3 C CD burning 9, 19 copying 8 playing 6 removing 10 CD drive 2, 11 copyright warning 8 D device drivers HP drivers 20 Windows drivers 20 Disk Cleanup software 12 Disk Defragmenter software 12 disk performance 12 diskette drive 11 drives caring for 1 diskette 11 external 11 hard 11... disc playing 6 removing 10 optical drive 2, 11 R region codes, DVD 7 S software Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 T troubleshooting burning discs 19 device driver 19 disc play 18 HP device drivers 20 optical disc tray 16 optical drive detection 17 Windows...
...with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 3 C CD burning 9, 19 copying 8 playing 6 removing 10 CD drive 2, 11 copyright warning 8 D device drivers HP drivers 20 Windows drivers 20 Disk Cleanup software 12 Disk Defragmenter software 12 disk performance 12 diskette drive 11 drives caring for 1 diskette 11 external 11 hard 11... disc playing 6 removing 10 optical drive 2, 11 R region codes, DVD 7 S software Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 T troubleshooting burning discs 19 device driver 19 disc play 18 HP device drivers 20 optical disc tray 16 optical drive detection 17 Windows...
External Devices - Windows 7
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... prevent damage to a USB connector, use the following procedure to remove the USB device. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to the USB port.
... prevent damage to a USB connector, use the following procedure to remove the USB device. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to the USB port.
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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...markings required by some of the countries or regions in which the modem has been approved for your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). This number describes the duration of your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). You may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with... Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device....
...markings required by some of the countries or regions in which the modem has been approved for your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). This number describes the duration of your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). You may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with... Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device....
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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fn+plus key (on the integrated numeric keypad) To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates 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+plus key (on the integrated numeric keypad) To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates 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 ...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 24 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 24 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 25 Obtaining the latest Windows device...
... of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 24 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 24 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 25 Obtaining the latest Windows device...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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...such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Connecting external audio devices 7 Select Start > Control Panel. 2. To check the record functions of the ... Test button. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to your computer, follow these...
...such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Connecting external audio devices 7 Select Start > Control Panel. 2. To check the record functions of the ... Test button. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to your computer, follow these...