Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...) on a regular basis to factory settings in case of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your information and restoring it in the window. 1 NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for safeguarding your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you create recovery discs immediately after ... operating system and software. Recovery discs are designed to recover your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to help you experience system failure or instability.
...) on a regular basis to factory settings in case of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your information and restoring it in the window. 1 NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for safeguarding your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you create recovery discs immediately after ... operating system and software. Recovery discs are designed to recover your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to help you experience system failure or instability.
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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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... the download area, follow these steps: a. b. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by turning on the... displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To download a BIOS update: 1. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. When the ...
... the download area, follow these steps: a. b. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by turning on the... displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To download a BIOS update: 1. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. When the ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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To do so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Select your computer. Click your hard drive. Click Install now to step 6. 3. NOTE: In some locations you want ...device. 4 Updating software Open your Internet browser, go to your operating system. 5. Proceed to install the updated driver. If you may be able to install. 7. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. After the file is downloaded...
To do so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Select your computer. Click your hard drive. Click Install now to step 6. 3. NOTE: In some locations you want ...device. 4 Updating software Open your Internet browser, go to your operating system. 5. Proceed to install the updated driver. If you may be able to install. 7. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. After the file is downloaded...
Drives - Windows 7
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A disc does not play automatically ...24 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 25 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 26 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 26 Index ...27 iv
A disc does not play automatically ...24 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 25 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 26 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 26 Index ...27 iv
Drives - Windows 7
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.../CD-ROM drives to expand the list to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. If the drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you suspect that the DVD/CD-... instructed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found later in this device. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. The computer does not ...
.../CD-ROM drives to expand the list to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. If the drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you suspect that the DVD/CD-... instructed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found later in this device. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. The computer does not ...
Drives - Windows 7
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...changes in the following sections. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use DVD Play to restart the computer, save the information on the source disc to your program again. Remove any discs from your drivers using the right kind of disc for example, ...continue with the restart. 6. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then Scan for any other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that you are...
...changes in the following sections. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use DVD Play to restart the computer, save the information on the source disc to your program again. Remove any discs from your drivers using the right kind of disc for example, ...continue with the restart. 6. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then Scan for any other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that you are...
Drives - Windows 7
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.... 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Click Check for updates. 2. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Open 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 ... want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to your specific product from the models listed. 4. This feature can obtain the latest...
.... 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Click Check for updates. 2. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Open 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 ... want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to your specific product from the models listed. 4. This feature can obtain the latest...
Drives - Windows 7
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...SuperMulti DL Combo Drive with LightScribe 3 C CD burning 9, 25 copying 8 playing 6 removing 10 CD drive 2, 13 copyright warning 8 D device drivers HP drivers 26 Windows drivers 26 Disk Cleanup software 14 Disk Defragmenter software 14 disk performance 14 diskette drive 13 drive light 16 drives caring for 1 diskette 13 external... 10 optical drive removing 11 R region codes, DVD 7 S software Disk Cleanup 14 Disk Defragmenter 14 T troubleshooting burning discs 25 device driver 25 disc play 24 HP device drivers 26 optical disc tray 22 optical drive detection 23 Windows drivers 26 Index 27
...SuperMulti DL Combo Drive with LightScribe 3 C CD burning 9, 25 copying 8 playing 6 removing 10 CD drive 2, 13 copyright warning 8 D device drivers HP drivers 26 Windows drivers 26 Disk Cleanup software 14 Disk Defragmenter software 14 disk performance 14 diskette drive 13 drive light 16 drives caring for 1 diskette 13 external... 10 optical drive removing 11 R region codes, DVD 7 S software Disk Cleanup 14 Disk Defragmenter 14 T troubleshooting burning discs 25 device driver 25 disc play 24 HP device drivers 26 optical disc tray 22 optical drive detection 23 Windows drivers 26 Index 27
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... information about the product's hardware components. This is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . The part number helps a service technician to update...information when traveling internationally. This number describes the duration of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. The service tag label is the alphanumeric identifier used ...modem approval label is the product name affixed to the bottom of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). If your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). 3 Labels The labels affixed to each ...
... information about the product's hardware components. This is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . The part number helps a service technician to update...information when traveling internationally. This number describes the duration of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. The service tag label is the alphanumeric identifier used ...modem approval label is the product name affixed to the bottom of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). If your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). 3 Labels The labels affixed to each ...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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...system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about 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,...fn+f12 Mute speaker sound fn+home Increase speaker sound fn+pg up Decrease speaker sound fn+pg dn To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to...
...system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about 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,...fn+f12 Mute speaker sound fn+home Increase speaker sound fn+pg up Decrease speaker sound fn+pg dn To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... devices (select models only) Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to a wired network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software ... HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no wireless connections are available or all of the wireless lights ...
... devices (select models only) Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to a wired network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software ... HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no wireless connections are available or all of the wireless lights ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... connect to expand the list and show all adapters. 4. Refer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem ...Device Manager. 3. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for more information ...
... connect to expand the list and show all adapters. 4. Refer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem ...Device Manager. 3. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for more information ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your country or region. 3. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Click the option for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the ...WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be displayed. Network icon is not ...
... to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your country or region. 3. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Click the option for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the ...WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be displayed. Network icon is not ...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... visible on an external display 27 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 27 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 28 A device driver must be reinstalled ...28 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 29 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 29 Index ...30 iv
... visible on an external display 27 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 27 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 28 A device driver must be reinstalled ...28 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 29 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 29 Index ...30 iv
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... securely connected to the correct jack on your computer, follow these steps: 1. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Save the file to the information provided with the device. You should hear... functions of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound. To confirm or change the audio settings on your desktop. 3. Click Sound. 4. To...
... securely connected to the correct jack on your computer, follow these steps: 1. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Save the file to the information provided with the device. You should hear... functions of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound. To confirm or change the audio settings on your desktop. 3. Click Sound. 4. To...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... detected, verify that the optical drive is working properly: -The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. -Click the Driver tab to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for this device.... The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to show all of the installed drives. 4. The computer...
... detected, verify that the optical drive is working properly: -The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. -Click the Driver tab to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for this device.... The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to show all of the installed drives. 4. The computer...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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..., you may need to uninstall and then reinstall (for any other drivers you are once again listed. 7. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer... the procedures in the following sections. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting DVD Play is also available from the optical drive. 2. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the computer, and is installed on ). 4. NOTE: If you ...
..., you may need to uninstall and then reinstall (for any other drivers you are once again listed. 7. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer... the procedures in the following sections. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting DVD Play is also available from the optical drive. 2. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the computer, and is installed on ). 4. NOTE: If you ...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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..., go to install. 7. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. This feature can be set up Windows Update, you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. NOTE: If you want a specific ... as instructed, and then press enter. - On the Software & Driver downloads page, select the task, type your hard drive. If you have not previously set to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Click Install now to step 6. 3. When...
..., go to install. 7. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. This feature can be set up Windows Update, you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. NOTE: If you want a specific ... as instructed, and then press enter. - On the Software & Driver downloads page, select the task, type your hard drive. If you have not previously set to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Click Install now to step 6. 3. When...
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...2 B Blu-ray disc 16 buttons DVD 3 volume mute 4 C CD inserting 17 removing 21 CD drive 14 checking audio functions 9 D device drivers HP drivers 29 Windows drivers 29 drives, optical drive 14 DVD changing region setting 19 inserting 17 removing 21 DVD button 3 DVD drive 14 DVD Play starting 3, 7 using ... T tips, webcam 23 troubleshooting disc burning 27 disc play 26 DVD movie play 27 external display 27 HP device drivers 29 optical disc tray 24 optical drive detection 25 Windows device drivers 29 V video, using 10 volume down button 4 volume down hotkey 3 volume mute button 4 volume mute hotkey ...
...2 B Blu-ray disc 16 buttons DVD 3 volume mute 4 C CD inserting 17 removing 21 CD drive 14 checking audio functions 9 D device drivers HP drivers 29 Windows drivers 29 drives, optical drive 14 DVD changing region setting 19 inserting 17 removing 21 DVD button 3 DVD drive 14 DVD Play starting 3, 7 using ... T tips, webcam 23 troubleshooting disc burning 27 disc play 26 DVD movie play 27 external display 27 HP device drivers 29 optical disc tray 24 optical drive detection 25 Windows device drivers 29 V video, using 10 volume down button 4 volume down hotkey 3 volume mute button 4 volume mute hotkey ...