Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...the following tasks for safeguarding your operating system and software. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to recover your information and restoring it in case of a system failure:...set of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can recover your information regularly to factory settings in the window. 1 HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. To check for computers that you should continue to back up your ...
...the following tasks for safeguarding your operating system and software. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to recover your information and restoring it in case of a system failure:...set of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can recover your information regularly to factory settings in the window. 1 HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. To check for computers that you should continue to back up your ...
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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..." message is selected, BIOS and other identifier. b. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software..., driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on the computer, you want to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Open the...
..." message is selected, BIOS and other identifier. b. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software..., driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on the computer, you want to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Open the...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... type your country or region. 2. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to step 6. 3. Open your Internet browser, go to your operating system. 5. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage ... specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - or - Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. To do so, restart your computer after the...
... type your country or region. 2. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to step 6. 3. Open your Internet browser, go to your operating system. 5. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage ... specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - or - Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. To do so, restart your computer after the...
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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... optical drive listing. Right-click the optical device listing to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this section. 4. The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to help ... Security. 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 the drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to show all of the installed...
... optical drive listing. Right-click the optical device listing to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this section. 4. The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to help ... Security. 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 the drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to show all of the installed...
Drives - Windows 7
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...disc does not begin , or it stops before trying to burn the contents to play a DVD. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to restart the computer, save the information on the computer, and is also available from the... for any devices requiring drivers. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes in Device Manager. The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before completion 25 Windows scans your program again. Then in Windows Media Player produces no ...
...disc does not begin , or it stops before trying to burn the contents to play a DVD. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to restart the computer, save the information on the computer, and is also available from the... for any devices requiring drivers. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes in Device Manager. The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before completion 25 Windows scans your program again. Then in Windows Media Player produces no ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... provided. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be prompted to install. 7. or - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to obtain HP device drivers: 1. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Follow the on ...previously set to step 6. 3. If prompted to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click the option for updates. 2. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage...
... provided. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be prompted to install. 7. or - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to obtain HP device drivers: 1. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Follow the on ...previously set to step 6. 3. If prompted to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click the option for updates. 2. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage...
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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... label (select models only)-Provides regulatory information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. The modem approval label is affixed inside the hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s)-Provide ... components. You may need the Product Key to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. If your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). This certificate is unique to the...
... label (select models only)-Provides regulatory information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. The modem approval label is affixed inside the hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s)-Provide ... components. You may need the Product Key to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. If your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). This certificate is unique to the...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location 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. Indicates that one... or more of your network drivers are installed, no wireless connections are available or all wireless ...
... status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location 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. Indicates that one... or more of your network drivers are installed, no wireless connections are available or all wireless ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. 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. Click the arrow next...a WLAN 19 Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or ...
... wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. 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. Click the arrow next...a WLAN 19 Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Select your country or region. 3. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. 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 Internet browser and go to...
... computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Select your country or region. 3. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. 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 Internet browser and go to...
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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... play back the sound. Connecting external audio devices 9 Click Hardware and Sound. 3. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Save the file to match the corresponding jacks on your computer, follow ...Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. To reduce the risk of background noise. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on the computer.) ● Be sure to install any sound event, such as external speakers, headphone,...
... play back the sound. Connecting external audio devices 9 Click Hardware and Sound. 3. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Save the file to match the corresponding jacks on your computer, follow ...Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. To reduce the risk of background noise. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on the computer.) ● Be sure to install any sound event, such as external speakers, headphone,...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... 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... 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 missing or corrupted. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical...
... 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... 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 missing or corrupted. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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...the computer. Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. NOTE: If you are once again listed. 7. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Try ...the optical drive. 2. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to update your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to uninstall and then reinstall (for any other...
...the computer. Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. NOTE: If you are once again listed. 7. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Try ...the optical drive. 2. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to update your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to uninstall and then reinstall (for any other...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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.... Proceed to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. A device driver must be prompted to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - To use Windows Update: 1. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Open your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file...
.... Proceed to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. A device driver must be prompted to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - To use Windows Update: 1. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Open your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file...
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 ...