Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...most current backup. As you add new software and data files, you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in the window. 1 Recovery discs have a recovery partition. Use these discs to recover your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software ...and software programs to your operating system and software. Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to help you can recover your system on the hard drive or ...
...most current backup. As you add new software and data files, you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in the window. 1 Recovery discs have a recovery partition. Use these discs to recover your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software ...and software programs to your operating system and software. Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to help you can recover your system on the hard drive or ...
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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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...download or install a BIOS update while the computer is displayed. 3. To download a BIOS update: 1. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in Windows) or by turning on your hard drive. To use the arrow keys to download. 3. 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 are already in an optional docking device, or connected to the computer or...
...download or install a BIOS update while the computer is displayed. 3. To download a BIOS update: 1. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in Windows) or by turning on your hard drive. To use the arrow keys to download. 3. 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 are already in an optional docking device, or connected to the computer or...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...to do this, click Download only to save the file to install. 7. If you may be able to install the updated driver. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. 4 Updating software To do so, restart your computer. When ...was stored, and double-click the file to your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver 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. Proceed to http://www....
...to do this, click Download only to save the file to install. 7. If you may be able to install the updated driver. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. 4 Updating software To do so, restart your computer. When ...was stored, and double-click the file to your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver 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. Proceed to http://www....
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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...for hardware changes. Right-click the optical device listing to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this section. 4. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. ... if the device is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. If the drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to show all of the installed drives. ...
...for hardware changes. Right-click the optical device listing to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this section. 4. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. ... if the device is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. If the drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to show all of the installed drives. ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... new disc, and then burn from your user guides for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on). 4. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for your drive. The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before trying to burn the ...again. Repeat for hardware changes in Device Manager. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then Scan for any other programs are using the procedures in the following sections. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you are closed. ● Turn off...
... new disc, and then burn from your user guides for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on). 4. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for your drive. The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before trying to burn the ...again. Repeat for hardware changes in Device Manager. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then Scan for any other programs are using the procedures in the following sections. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you are closed. ● Turn off...
Drives - Windows 7
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...Chapter 7 Troubleshooting To use the HP Web site to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Follow the on your specific product from the models listed. 4. ...Proceed to install. 7. Click the option for updates. 3. Click Install now to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to...
...Chapter 7 Troubleshooting To use the HP Web site to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Follow the on your specific product from the models listed. 4. ...Proceed to install. 7. Click the option for updates. 3. Click Install now to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to...
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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... front of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. This certificate is affixed to the bottom of the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for this computer. The regulatory label is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for use ....; Model description (4). This number describes the duration of the countries or regions in which the modem has been approved for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. If your...
... front of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. This certificate is affixed to the bottom of the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for this computer. The regulatory label is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for use ....; Model description (4). This number describes the duration of the countries or regions in which the modem has been approved for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. If your...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that all of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless network devices are disabled...the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, one or more network devices are connected to ...more network devices are off. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are ... Description Identifies the location of your network drivers are installed and one or more network devices are connected to...
...) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that all of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless network devices are disabled...the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, one or more network devices are connected to ...more network devices are off. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are ... Description Identifies the location of your network drivers are installed and one or more network devices are connected to...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1. 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 computer does ...not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is listed, either your computer. Cannot connect to...
... permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1. 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 computer does ...not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is listed, either your computer. Cannot connect to...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately,... you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. 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...
... http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately,... you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. 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...
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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...: 1. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. To confirm or change the audio settings on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Click Sound. 4. To check ...speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to the information provided with the device. Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected ...
...: 1. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. To confirm or change the audio settings on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Click Sound. 4. To check ...speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to the information provided with the device. Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected ...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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...to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. 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 ...optical drive is working properly: -The Properties window provides details about the device to show all of the installed drives. 4. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if...
...to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. 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 ...optical drive is working properly: -The Properties window provides details about the device to show all of the installed drives. 4. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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...click the device listing and click Uninstall. DVD Play is installed on ). 4. Remove any other drivers you want to update your drivers using the procedures in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Windows scans your program again. Repeat for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the ...computer, and is also available from the optical drive. 2. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. NOTE: If you may need to delete. 5. Then in the following sections. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting If ...
...click the device listing and click Uninstall. DVD Play is installed on ). 4. Remove any other drivers you want to update your drivers using the procedures in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Windows scans your program again. Repeat for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the ...computer, and is also available from the optical drive. 2. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. NOTE: If you may need to delete. 5. Then in the following sections. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting If ...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... instructed, and then press enter. - This feature can be set up Windows Update, you will be reinstalled 29 Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. or - If you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. When the list of the device. When prompted, click Save and... from the models listed. 4. Click Install now to do so, restart your Internet browser, go to step 6. 3. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 2. NOTE: If you have not previously set to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. ...
... instructed, and then press enter. - This feature can be set up Windows Update, you will be reinstalled 29 Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. or - If you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. When the list of the device. When prompted, click Save and... from the models listed. 4. Click Install now to do so, restart your Internet browser, go to step 6. 3. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 2. NOTE: If you have not previously set to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. ...
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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 ...