Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... your full factory image if you create. With Recovery Manager, you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to factory settings in the window. 1 Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to...
... your full factory image if you create. With Recovery Manager, you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to factory settings in the window. 1 Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to...
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
Drives - Windows 7
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... does not play ...15 A disc does not play automatically ...16 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 16 A device driver must be reinstalled ...17 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 17 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 18 Index ...19 iii
... does not play ...15 A disc does not play automatically ...16 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 16 A device driver must be reinstalled ...17 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 17 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 18 Index ...19 iii
Drives - Windows 7
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...Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Select 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 an optical drive listing. 4.... 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.
...Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Select 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 an optical drive listing. 4.... 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.
Drives - Windows 7
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... models listed. 4. or - Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. When the list of driver you want to restart the computer, save all open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Install now to step 6. 3. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to delete the device, but do..., and follow these steps: 1. Windows scans your device. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you are once again listed. 7. Try to obtain HP device drivers: To use your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, ...
... models listed. 4. or - Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. When the list of driver you want to restart the computer, save all open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Install now to step 6. 3. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to delete the device, but do..., and follow these steps: 1. Windows scans your device. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you are once again listed. 7. Try to obtain HP device drivers: To use your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, ...
Drives - Windows 7
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...save the file to automatically check for updates. 2. To use Windows Update: 1. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be set to your hard drive. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is set to install. 7. If prompted to ...you can check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to your hardware drivers, as well as for updates. 3. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click...
...save the file to automatically check for updates. 2. To use Windows Update: 1. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be set to your hard drive. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is set to install. 7. If prompted to ...you can check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to your hardware drivers, as well as for updates. 3. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click...
Drives - Windows 7
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...AutoPlay 6 B Blu-ray disc 5 C CD burning 7, 16 copying 7 playing 5 removing 8 CD drive 3 CD, drive 2 copyright warning 6 D device drivers HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16... identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 T troubleshooting burning discs 16 device driver 17 disc play 15, 16 HP device drivers 17 optical disc tray 13 optical drive detection 14 Windows drivers 18 Index 19
...AutoPlay 6 B Blu-ray disc 5 C CD burning 7, 16 copying 7 playing 5 removing 8 CD drive 3 CD, drive 2 copyright warning 6 D device drivers HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16... identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 T troubleshooting burning discs 16 device driver 17 disc play 15, 16 HP device drivers 17 optical disc tray 13 optical drive detection 14 Windows drivers 18 Index 19
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... DVD. fn+f12 Mute or restore system volume. fn+- In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the hotkey command. - To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either of these...functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to support specialists Opening the Print Options window (fn+f2) Press fn+f2 to display information about your computer, such as the BIOS date. fn+f10 Play the previous track...
... DVD. fn+f12 Mute or restore system volume. fn+- In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the hotkey command. - To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either of these...functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to support specialists Opening the Print Options window (fn+f2) Press fn+f2 to display information about your computer, such as the BIOS date. fn+f10 Play the previous track...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... then download and install the new BIOS. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. Updating the BIOS ...To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a ...
... then download and install the new BIOS. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. Updating the BIOS ...To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...and select your computer. Open your Internet browser, go to your country or region. 2. or - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Install now to install. 7. If you may be able to step 6. 3. To do so, restart your operating ... product from the models listed. 4. Click your hard drive. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click the option for software and...
...and select your computer. Open your Internet browser, go to your country or region. 2. or - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Install now to install. 7. If you may be able to step 6. 3. To do so, restart your operating ... product from the models listed. 4. Click your hard drive. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click the option for software and...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...of the wireless devices are off. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to the network. Network (connected) Network (disconnected) Network... wireless devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, no wireless connections are available or all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no network devices are connected to create a connection with...
...of the wireless devices are off. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to the network. Network (connected) Network (disconnected) Network... wireless devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, no wireless connections are available or all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no network devices are connected to create a connection with...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... Wi-Fi, or 802.11. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing... Windows settings. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Refer to improve the security of your ...
... Wi-Fi, or 802.11. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing... Windows settings. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Refer to improve the security of your ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. Get the ...you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Network icon is either missing or corrupted....
...purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. Get the ...you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Network icon is either missing or corrupted....
Multimedia - Windows 7
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Adjusting webcam properties ...21 7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 22 The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 A disc does not play ...23 A disc does not play automatically ...24 A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically 24 A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 25 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 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
Adjusting webcam properties ...21 7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 22 The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 A disc does not play ...23 A disc does not play automatically ...24 A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically 24 A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 25 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 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
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... alarm, and click the Test button. 6 Chapter 3 Audio Select Start > Control Panel. 2. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that the device ...variety of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on the computer.) ...
... alarm, and click the Test button. 6 Chapter 3 Audio Select Start > Control Panel. 2. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that the device ...variety of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on the computer.) ...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... detected, verify that the disc is clean. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may see if the device is working properly: -The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. -Click the... Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this message is displayed, click No. After you click No, the computer may resume. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand...
... detected, verify that the disc is clean. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may see if the device is working properly: -The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. -Click the... Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this message is displayed, click No. After you click No, the computer may resume. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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...computer display and an external display are turned on the source disc to your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any devices requiring drivers. Windows scans your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that all open files, and then continue with the restart...is not visible on any display designated as the secondary display. Right-click on ). 4. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops ...
...computer display and an external display are turned on the source disc to your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any devices requiring drivers. Windows scans your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that all open files, and then continue with the restart...is not visible on any display designated as the secondary display. Right-click on ). 4. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops ...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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...box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. or - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. or - Click your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on...Follow the on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Install now to step 6. 3....
...box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. or - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. or - Click your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on...Follow the on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Install now to step 6. 3....
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... B Blu-ray disc 14 C CD burning 18 inserting 15 removing 19 CD drive 12 checking audio functions 6 configuring HDMI 9 D device drivers HP drivers 26 Windows drivers 26 drives, optical drive 12 DVD burning 18 changing region setting 17 inserting 15 removing 19 DVD drive 12 DVD Play software 5 DVD region... Blu-ray Disc 14 inserting 15 T tips, webcam 21 troubleshooting device driver 25 disc burning 25 disc play 23, 24 DVD movie play 24 external display 25 HP device drivers 26 optical disc tray 22 optical drive detection 23 Windows drivers 26 V video features 8 volume 3 volume buttons 3 Index 27
... B Blu-ray disc 14 C CD burning 18 inserting 15 removing 19 CD drive 12 checking audio functions 6 configuring HDMI 9 D device drivers HP drivers 26 Windows drivers 26 drives, optical drive 12 DVD burning 18 changing region setting 17 inserting 15 removing 19 DVD drive 12 DVD Play software 5 DVD region... Blu-ray Disc 14 inserting 15 T tips, webcam 21 troubleshooting device driver 25 disc burning 25 disc play 23, 24 DVD movie play 24 external display 25 HP device drivers 26 optical disc tray 22 optical drive detection 23 Windows drivers 26 V video features 8 volume 3 volume buttons 3 Index 27