Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... do not have a partition. Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to maintain a reasonably current backup. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you should ...on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you with a ...
... do not have a partition. Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to maintain a reasonably current backup. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you should ...on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you with a ...
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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..., use the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. To download a BIOS update: 1. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. Follow the instructions on the computer, you want to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and...
..., use the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. To download a BIOS update: 1. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. Follow the instructions on the computer, you want to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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..., press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to your computer after the installation is...support, and select your operating system. 5. To do so, restart your computer. or - Select your country or region. 2. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click Install now to step 6. 3. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press...
..., press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to your computer after the installation is...support, and select your operating system. 5. To do so, restart your computer. or - Select your country or region. 2. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click Install now to step 6. 3. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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... Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Stopping and removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of...
... Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Stopping and removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of...
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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...-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. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded...
...-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. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded...
Drives - Windows 7
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... your system for this section. 4. 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. Right-click the optical device listing to perform the following tasks: ● Update... corrupted. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/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...
... your system for this section. 4. 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. Right-click the optical device listing to perform the following tasks: ● Update... corrupted. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/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...
Drives - Windows 7
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... that you are closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that all open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. In Device Manager, click the arrow next to the type of disc for any other programs are using the procedures in the..., and then Scan for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so 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 DVD Play to a new disc, and then...
... that you are closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that all open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. In Device Manager, click the arrow next to the type of disc for any other programs are using the procedures in the..., and then Scan for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so 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 DVD Play to a new disc, and then...
Drives - Windows 7
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... browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select 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 the file to step 6. 3. After the file is ...enter, and follow the instructions provided. Click the option for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. or - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Click your computer. Click Download only to save the file to do so, restart your country or region. 2. ...
... browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select 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 the file to step 6. 3. After the file is ...enter, and follow the instructions provided. Click the option for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. or - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Click your computer. Click Download only to save the file to do so, restart 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 13...
...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 13...
External Devices - Windows 7
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... of the taskbar. NOTE: You are prompted that it is displayed in the list. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to safely remove a USB device. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. Remove the device. 2 Chapter 1 Using a USB...
... of the taskbar. NOTE: You are prompted that it is displayed in the list. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to safely remove a USB device. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. Remove the device. 2 Chapter 1 Using a USB...
External Media Cards - Windows 7
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Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your device. Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your operating system. ● Do not...the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot.
Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your device. Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your operating system. ● Do not...the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot.
External Media Cards - Windows 7
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Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in use . CAUTION: To prevent damage to unlock it is displayed in the notification area, at the ... card until it . 2. Pull the insert out of the taskbar. To insert an ExpressCard: 1. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is firmly seated. NOTE: An inserted ExpressCard uses power even when idle. The ExpressCard slot may be displayed. To remove the insert: 1. Hold...
Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in use . CAUTION: To prevent damage to unlock it is displayed in the notification area, at the ... card until it . 2. Pull the insert out of the taskbar. To insert an ExpressCard: 1. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is firmly seated. NOTE: An inserted ExpressCard uses power even when idle. The ExpressCard slot may be displayed. To remove the insert: 1. Hold...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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...inside the hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s)-Provide information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). The regulatory label is affixed to the bottom of the countries or regions in which the devices ...countries or regions in which the modem has been approved for use . The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information available when you contact technical support. The modem approval label is the product name affixed to update ...
...inside the hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s)-Provide information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). The regulatory label is affixed to the bottom of the countries or regions in which the devices ...countries or regions in which the modem has been approved for use . The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information available when you contact technical support. The modem approval label is the product name affixed to update ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... devices are connected to a wired network. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on . Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are off. Indicates that one or more network devices are on the... computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, no network devices are connected to a wired or wireless network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer. HP...
... devices are connected to a wired network. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on . Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are off. Indicates that one or more network devices are on the... computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, no network devices are connected to a wired or wireless network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer. HP...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or...
... network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... the User Account Control feature to improve the security of 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 the Web site links provided in Help and Support. Cannot connect to expand...
... the User Account Control feature to improve the security of 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 the Web site links provided in Help and Support. Cannot connect to expand...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be displayed. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Click the option for your computer... was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is...
A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be displayed. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Click the option for your computer... was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is...