Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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Tools provided by restoring the computer to protect your information and restoring it in the window. 1 System restore points allow you create. NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for safeguarding your important system files. ● Creating system restore ...instability. To check for computers that you should continue to back up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to recover your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start ...
Tools provided by restoring the computer to protect your information and restoring it in the window. 1 System restore points allow you create. NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for safeguarding your important system files. ● Creating system restore ...instability. To check for computers that you should continue to back up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to recover your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start ...
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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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... BIOS update: 1. You may need to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is displayed in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. At the download area, follow these steps: a. b. Do not download or install a ...date and System BIOS) can be displayed by turning on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether...
... BIOS update: 1. You may need to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is displayed in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. At the download area, follow these steps: a. b. Do not download or install a ...date and System BIOS) can be displayed by turning on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... your country or region. 2. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. If you may be able to install. 7. When the... list of the device. 4 Updating software Click Install now to step 6. 3. Click your hard drive. Proceed to install the updated driver. or - When prompted, click Save...
... your country or region. 2. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. If you may be able to install. 7. When the... list of the device. 4 Updating software Click Install now to step 6. 3. Click your hard drive. Proceed to install the updated driver. or - When prompted, click Save...
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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... utility. 1. Look for this section. 4. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. 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. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ...
... utility. 1. Look for this section. 4. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. 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. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ...
Drives - Windows 7
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Remove any devices requiring drivers. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then Scan for example, DVD/CD-... information on the source disc to your drive. Then in the following sections. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation...System and Security. When prompted, confirm that the disc is installed on ). 4. Repeat for any discs from your drivers using the right kind of disc for your hard drive before trying to burn the contents to delete. 5. See...
Remove any devices requiring drivers. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then Scan for example, DVD/CD-... information on the source disc to your drive. Then in the following sections. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation...System and Security. When prompted, confirm that the disc is installed on ). 4. Repeat for any discs from your drivers using the right kind of disc for your hard drive before trying to burn the contents to delete. 5. See...
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..., and double-click the file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. This feature can check for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed....box, and then press enter. - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your...
..., and double-click the file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. This feature can check for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed....box, and then press enter. - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your...
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...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... computer. This is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . The modem approval label is affixed... regulatory information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. Have this computer. You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN...product name affixed to determine what components and parts are needed. ◦ Model description (4). If your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). 3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may...
... computer. This is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . The modem approval label is affixed... regulatory information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. Have this computer. You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN...product name affixed to determine what components and parts are needed. ◦ Model description (4). If your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). 3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...network devices are on the computer. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, one or more network devices are connected to a wired network. Network (connected) Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ ... Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no network devices are off. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all of the wireless devices are connected ...
...network devices are on the computer. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, one or more network devices are connected to a wired network. Network (connected) Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ ... Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no network devices are off. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all of the wireless devices are connected ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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.... 2. 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 your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for more information...
.... 2. 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 your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for more information...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer, follow the ...on-screen instructions. 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 from the HP Web site at http://www.hp...
... you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer, follow the ...on-screen instructions. 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 from the HP Web site at http://www.hp...
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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...as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to the information provided with the device. Connecting external audio devices 9 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 Regulatory..., Safety and Environmental Notices. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly...
...as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to the information provided with the device. Connecting external audio devices 9 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 Regulatory..., Safety and Environmental Notices. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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...1. 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 troubleshoot issues. -Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical... for this device. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 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 optical drive is not being ...
...1. 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 troubleshoot issues. -Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical... for this device. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 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 optical drive is not being ...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. NOTE: If you want to delete. 5. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you ... is installed on ). 4. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to update your program again...
... restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. NOTE: If you want to delete. 5. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you ... is installed on ). 4. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to update your program again...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... system. 5. Click Install now to step 6. 3. This feature can be prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. If you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to enter settings before you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box...
... system. 5. Click Install now to step 6. 3. This feature can be prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. If you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to enter settings before you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box...
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 ...