Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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.... If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your information regularly to factory settings in the window. 1 NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for safeguarding your full factory image if you experience system failure or instability. To...Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have a recovery partition. System restore points allow you should continue to back up (boot) your computer ...
.... If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your information regularly to factory settings in the window. 1 NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for safeguarding your full factory image if you experience system failure or instability. To...Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have a recovery partition. System restore points allow you should continue to back up (boot) your computer ...
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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... version of the date, name, or other system information is connected to identify your computer. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on or restarting the computer. Follow the instructions on your computer and access the BIOS update...installed. At the download area, follow these steps: a. b. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is displayed in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions...
... version of the date, name, or other system information is connected to identify your computer. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on or restarting the computer. Follow the instructions on your computer and access the BIOS update...installed. At the download area, follow these steps: a. b. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is displayed in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - or - Proceed to install the updated driver. Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. Click your operating system. 5. Select your specific product from the models...
... the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - or - Proceed to install the updated driver. Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. Click your operating system. 5. Select your specific product from the models...
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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...system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not... DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. 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. If you troubleshoot issues....
...system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not... DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. 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. If you troubleshoot issues....
Drives - Windows 7
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... want to play a DVD. Repeat for hardware changes in Device Manager. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then Scan for any devices requiring drivers. The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before completion 25 Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you are ...
... want to play a DVD. Repeat for hardware changes in Device Manager. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then Scan for any devices requiring drivers. The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before completion 25 Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you are ...
Drives - Windows 7
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...in the search box, and then press enter. - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. If you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click your computer. When the list of the device. Click Download only to...26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting or - Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. If prompted to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Check for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2....
...in the search box, and then press enter. - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. If you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click your computer. When the list of the device. Click Download only to...26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting or - Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. If prompted to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Check for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2....
Drives - Windows 7
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...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 Index A airport security devices 1 AutoPlay 7 B BD playing 6 removing 10 ...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 ...
...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 Index A airport security devices 1 AutoPlay 7 B BD playing 6 removing 10 ...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 ...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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...parts are needed. ◦ Model description (4). The service tag label is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This certificate is the alphanumeric identifier used to the bottom of the ...Key to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). If your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). This is affixed to the front of the warranty period for use ... The regulatory label is the product name affixed to the bottom of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. The modem approval label is unique to update or troubleshoot the operating...
...parts are needed. ◦ Model description (4). The service tag label is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This certificate is the alphanumeric identifier used to the bottom of the ...Key to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). If your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). This is affixed to the front of the warranty period for use ... The regulatory label is the product name affixed to the bottom of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. The modem approval label is unique to update or troubleshoot the operating...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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...up Decrease speaker sound fn+pg dn To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the hotkey command, and ...for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about using your computer, such as the BIOS date...
...up Decrease speaker sound fn+pg dn To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the hotkey command, and ...for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about using your computer, such as the BIOS date...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...devices are connected to a wired or wireless network. 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 network devices are connected to a wired network. 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 ...
...devices are connected to a wired or wireless network. 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 network devices are connected to a wired network. 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 ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...Fi, or 802.11. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. 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 the Web site links provided in... Help and Support. Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to...
...Fi, or 802.11. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. 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 the Web site links provided in... Help and Support. Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...://www.hp.com. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. ... are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Click the option for the latest software. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Open your country or...
...://www.hp.com. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. ... are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Click the option for the latest software. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Open your country or...
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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... Recording and speak into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of background noise. Connecting external audio devices 9 When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that use the device. Select Start > ... 2. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. To reduce the risk of the computer, follow these steps: 1. 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 the correct jack on...
... Recording and speak into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of background noise. Connecting external audio devices 9 When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that use the device. Select Start > ... 2. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. To reduce the risk of the computer, follow these steps: 1. 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 the correct jack on...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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...detect the optical drive 25 If you troubleshoot issues. -Click the Driver tab to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for this device. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand ... that the optical drive is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: -The Properties window provides details about the device to show all of the installed drives. 4. Then in the Device Manager...
...detect the optical drive 25 If you troubleshoot issues. -Click the Driver tab to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for this device. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand ... that the optical drive is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: -The Properties window provides details about the device to show all of the installed drives. 4. Then in the Device Manager...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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...is also available from the optical drive. 2. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. NOTE: If you want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use DVD Play ... restart. 6. Repeat for hardware changes. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to uninstall and then reinstall (for any devices requiring drivers. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any discs from...
...is also available from the optical drive. 2. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. NOTE: If you want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use DVD Play ... restart. 6. Repeat for hardware changes. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to uninstall and then reinstall (for any devices requiring drivers. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any discs from...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. or - Follow the on your computer after the installation is complete, and...file was stored, and double-click the file to enter settings before you will be reinstalled 29 A device driver must be prompted to install. 7. To use Windows Update: 1. Open your computer. Click Download only to save the file to your Internet browser, go ...
... prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. or - Follow the on your computer after the installation is complete, and...file was stored, and double-click the file to enter settings before you will be reinstalled 29 A device driver must be prompted to install. 7. To use Windows Update: 1. Open your computer. Click Download only to save the file to your Internet browser, go ...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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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 ...