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... right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. CAUTION: In the event of system failure, you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Therefore, HP recommends that you create...up your files and folders. To check for computers that you with a solid-state drive (SSD) may not have a partition. Windows 7 To protect your information, back up your information regularly to restore your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (...
... right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. CAUTION: In the event of system failure, you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Therefore, HP recommends that you create...up your files and folders. To check for computers that you with a solid-state drive (SSD) may not have a partition. Windows 7 To protect your information, back up your information regularly to restore your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 57 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 58 A device driver must be reinstalled 58 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 59 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 59 5 Power management Setting power options ...60 Using power-saving states 60 Initiating and...
... a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 57 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 58 A device driver must be reinstalled 58 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 59 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 59 5 Power management Setting power options ...60 Using power-saving states 60 Initiating and...
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9 Security Protecting the computer ...88 Using passwords ...88 Setting passwords in Windows 89 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 89 Administrator password 90 Managing an administrator password 90 Entering an administrator password 90 Power-on password 90 ... Updating the BIOS ...101 Determining the BIOS version 101 Downloading a BIOS update 102 Updating programs and drivers ...103 12 Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...105 Backing up your information ...106 Using Windows Backup and Restore 107 Using system restore points 108 When to create restore points 108 Create a system...
9 Security Protecting the computer ...88 Using passwords ...88 Setting passwords in Windows 89 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 89 Administrator password 90 Managing an administrator password 90 Entering an administrator password 90 Power-on password 90 ... Updating the BIOS ...101 Determining the BIOS version 101 Downloading a BIOS update 102 Updating programs and drivers ...103 12 Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...105 Backing up your information ...106 Using Windows Backup and Restore 107 Using system restore points 108 When to create restore points 108 Create a system...
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Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). All of the wireless devices on your computer are connected to a wireless network. The wireless light indicates the overall power state ... Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are connected to a wireless network. Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all wireless network devices are disabled in your wireless devices, not the status of the wireless...
Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). All of the wireless devices on your computer are connected to a wireless network. The wireless light indicates the overall power state ... Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are connected to a wireless network. Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all wireless network devices are disabled in your wireless devices, not the status of the wireless...
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... networking is not properly installed. Before working your way through the sequence of possible solutions to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Cannot connect to use. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for the WLAN device is not... You may add wireless networking capability to the Web site links provided in the feature list on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of the original computer package, you have an integrated WLAN device, or the...
... networking is not properly installed. Before working your way through the sequence of possible solutions to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Cannot connect to use. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for the WLAN device is not... You may add wireless networking capability to the Web site links provided in the feature list on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of the original computer package, you have an integrated WLAN device, or the...
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... notification area, follow these steps: 1. Some networks change the corresponding code in your computer, follow the on a secure network. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are unavailable If you wish to repair.... the network you are alphanumeric codes that you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Click the option for your computer accordingly. Cannot connect to a preferred wireless network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a ...
... notification area, follow these steps: 1. Some networks change the corresponding code in your computer, follow the on a secure network. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are unavailable If you wish to repair.... the network you are alphanumeric codes that you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Click the option for your computer accordingly. Cannot connect to a preferred wireless network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a ...
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...Multimedia For additional safety information, refer to your desktop. 3. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. You should hear sound through the speakers or ...music from the Internet ● Create multimedia presentations using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. 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 ...
...Multimedia For additional safety information, refer to your desktop. 3. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. You should hear sound through the speakers or ...music from the Internet ● Create multimedia presentations using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. 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 ...
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... Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for hardware changes. ...drives. 4. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Windows scans your system for this device. If you suspect that the optical drive...
... Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for hardware changes. ...drives. 4. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Windows scans your system for this device. If you suspect that the optical drive...
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...DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the computer, and is installed on ). 4. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any other drivers you want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and ... want to delete. 5. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Windows scans your program again. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD 8 to restart the...
...DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the computer, and is installed on ). 4. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any other drivers you want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and ... want to delete. 5. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Windows scans your program again. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD 8 to restart the...
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... Install now to open a window containing additional information. 6. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 3. Troubleshooting 59 Open your Web browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. To use Windows Update: 1. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. When prompted, click Save...
... Install now to open a window containing additional information. 6. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 3. Troubleshooting 59 Open your Web browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. To use Windows Update: 1. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. When prompted, click Save...
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... install it later. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of the device. NOTE: In some cases, you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. To do this, click... Download only to save the file to do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file ...
... install it later. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of the device. NOTE: In some cases, you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. To do this, click... Download only to save the file to do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file ...
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... provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models ...or instability. ● Backing up your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). 12 Backup and...) may not have a partition. Use these discs to factory settings in the window. 104 Chapter 12 Backup and recovery
... provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models ...or instability. ● Backing up your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). 12 Backup and...) may not have a partition. Use these discs to factory settings in the window. 104 Chapter 12 Backup and recovery
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...32, 33 volume up 32, 33 administrator password creating 90 entering 90 managing 90 airport security devices 73 antennas 10 applications key, Windows 5 audio devices, connecting external 36 audio features 36 audio functions, checking 36 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 33 audio-out...70 copyright warning 46 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 67 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 35 D device drivers HP drivers 59 Windows drivers 59 Diagnostics menu 99 digital card defined 82 inserting 82 removing 83 stopping 83 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8 Digital Media ...
...32, 33 volume up 32, 33 administrator password creating 90 entering 90 managing 90 airport security devices 73 antennas 10 applications key, Windows 5 audio devices, connecting external 36 audio features 36 audio functions, checking 36 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 33 audio-out...70 copyright warning 46 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 67 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 35 D device drivers HP drivers 59 Windows drivers 59 Diagnostics menu 99 digital card defined 82 inserting 82 removing 83 stopping 83 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8 Digital Media ...
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... 41 optical drive identifying 7 removing 49 using 40 optical drive light, identifying 7 P passwords administrator 90 power-on 90 set in Setup Utility 89 set in Windows 89 performing a recovery 109 ports external monitor 8, 37 HDMI 8, 38 USB 7, 8, 80 power connecting 63 conserving 70 power button, identifying 4 power connector, identifying... label 12 wireless certification labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 57 disc play 56 DVD movie play 57 external display 57 HP device drivers 59 optical disc tray 54 optical drive detection 55 Windows device drivers 59 turning off the computer 71 112 Index
... 41 optical drive identifying 7 removing 49 using 40 optical drive light, identifying 7 P passwords administrator 90 power-on 90 set in Setup Utility 89 set in Windows 89 performing a recovery 109 ports external monitor 8, 37 HDMI 8, 38 USB 7, 8, 80 power connecting 63 conserving 70 power button, identifying 4 power connector, identifying... label 12 wireless certification labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 57 disc play 56 DVD movie play 57 external display 57 HP device drivers 59 optical disc tray 54 optical drive detection 55 Windows device drivers 59 turning off the computer 71 112 Index