Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... (select models only) on a regular basis to help you should continue to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of a ...Backing up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in the window. 1 System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). 1...
... (select models only) on a regular basis to help you should continue to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of a ...Backing up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in the window. 1 System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). 1...
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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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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 pressing fn+esc (if ... in an optional docking device, or connected to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the screen to identify your computer...
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 pressing fn+esc (if ... in an optional docking device, or connected to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the screen to identify your computer...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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or - Click Install now to open a window containing additional information. 6. To do so, restart your country or region. 2. If you may be able to download the driver and install it later. Select your computer. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software NOTE: In some locations you want a...When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. ...
or - Click Install now to open a window containing additional information. 6. To do so, restart your country or region. 2. If you may be able to download the driver and install it later. Select your computer. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software NOTE: In some locations you want a...When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. ...
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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... in the Device Manager utility. 1. Right-click the optical device listing to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this section. 4. Look for hardware changes. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. The computer does not...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 an optical...
... in the Device Manager utility. 1. Right-click the optical device listing to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this section. 4. Look for hardware changes. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. The computer does not...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 an optical...
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... 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. When prompted, confirm that you want to delete. 5. Windows scans your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Then in Device Manager...slower write speed and try again. ● If you are copying a disc, save all other drivers you want to uninstall and reinstall (for your user guides for hardware changes in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use DVD Play to update your program again. Try running...
... 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. When prompted, confirm that you want to delete. 5. Windows scans your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Then in Device Manager...slower write speed and try again. ● If you are copying a disc, save all other drivers you want to uninstall and reinstall (for your user guides for hardware changes in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use DVD Play to update your program again. Try running...
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or - This feature can be prompted to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. When the list of the device. When prompted, click Save and then select a ...updates. 3. or - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Click Check for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. Click ...
or - This feature can be prompted to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. When the list of the device. When prompted, click Save and then select a ...updates. 3. or - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Click Check for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. Click ...
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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...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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...the front of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. You may need the Product Key to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) ...(2). You may need this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides important information, including the following: ◦ Product name (1). This is affixed to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This is affixed to locate documents, drivers...
...the front of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. You may need the Product Key to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) ...(2). You may need this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides important information, including the following: ◦ Product name (1). This is affixed to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This is affixed to locate documents, drivers...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network devices are on. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, no wireless connections are available or all wireless network devices are disabled by the wireless button or Wireless Assistant, and ... of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to a wired or wireless network. Indicates that all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel...
... Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network devices are on. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, no wireless connections are available or all wireless network devices are disabled by the wireless button or Wireless Assistant, and ... of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to a wired or wireless network. Indicates that all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... System and Security. 2. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to a WLAN 19 The listing for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for...to expand the list and show all adapters. 4. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11.
... System and Security. 2. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to a WLAN 19 The listing for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for...to expand the list and show all adapters. 4. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11.
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...purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http...WLAN device software for the latest software. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. The driver must be displayed. Select your country or region. 3. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are ...
...purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http...WLAN device software for the latest software. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. The driver must be displayed. Select your country or region. 3. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are ...
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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... the corresponding jacks on your computer, follow these steps: 1. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound. Connecting external audio devices 9 Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Select Start >... headset. Save the file to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. To reduce the risk of the computer, follow these steps: 1....
... the corresponding jacks on your computer, follow these steps: 1. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound. Connecting external audio devices 9 Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Select Start >... headset. Save the file to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. To reduce the risk of the computer, follow these steps: 1....
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... hardware changes. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 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. If you suspect that the optical drive is not being 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 see if the device is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Right-click...
... hardware changes. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 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. If you suspect that the optical drive is not being 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 see if the device is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Right-click...
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..., and so on the computer, and is installed on ). 4. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you are once again listed. 7. Then in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use DVD Play to delete. 5. Reopen Device Manager, if ...necessary, and then verify that you want to update your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting DVD Play is also available from the optical drive. 2. Windows scans your program again. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. ...
..., and so on the computer, and is installed on ). 4. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you are once again listed. 7. Then in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use DVD Play to delete. 5. Reopen Device Manager, if ...necessary, and then verify that you want to update your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting DVD Play is also available from the optical drive. 2. Windows scans your program again. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. ...
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... stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. If you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Install now to install. 7. or - If... from the models listed. 4. Proceed to do so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your computer model number as instructed, and then press enter. - Click Download only to save...
... stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. If you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Install now to install. 7. or - If... from the models listed. 4. Proceed to do so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your computer model number as instructed, and then press enter. - Click Download only to save...
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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 ...
