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...dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ■ Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to maintain a reasonably current backup. This feature helps you experience serious system ...information regularly to its original factory state if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to the computer...
...dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ■ Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to maintain a reasonably current backup. This feature helps you experience serious system ...information regularly to its original factory state if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to the computer...
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...up. Use these features before using Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Software not provided with the computer. Back up the computer. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and ... Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the partition: 1. Recovery Manager software allows you can recover only files that do not have a recovery partition. Click Advanced Options. 3. Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select...
...up. Use these features before using Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Software not provided with the computer. Back up the computer. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and ... Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the partition: 1. Recovery Manager software allows you can recover only files that do not have a recovery partition. Click Advanced Options. 3. Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... password 91 Power-on password 92 Managing a power-on password 92 Entering a power-on password 92 Using antivirus software ...93 Using firewall software ...93 Installing critical security updates ...94 Installing an optional security cable ...94 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting... Security menu ...98 System Configuration menu 99 Diagnostics menu ...99 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...101 Determining the BIOS version 101 Downloading a BIOS update 102 Updating programs and drivers ...103 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...105 Backing up ...
... password 91 Power-on password 92 Managing a power-on password 92 Entering a power-on password 92 Using antivirus software ...93 Using firewall software ...93 Installing critical security updates ...94 Installing an optional security cable ...94 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting... Security menu ...98 System Configuration menu 99 Diagnostics menu ...99 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...101 Determining the BIOS version 101 Downloading a BIOS update 102 Updating programs and drivers ...103 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...105 Backing up ...
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... ● The wireless action key (f12) ● HP Wireless Assistant software ● Operating system controls Using the wireless action key The computer has a wireless action key (f12), one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected... network devices are turned off . If the wireless light is on or turn on . Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that all wireless network devices are connected to turn off . Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon...
... ● The wireless action key (f12) ● HP Wireless Assistant software ● Operating system controls Using the wireless action key The computer has a wireless action key (f12), one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected... network devices are turned off . If the wireless light is on or turn on . Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that all wireless network devices are connected to turn off . Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon...
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...show all wireless devices. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware... to improve the security of your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. For more information. 1. In the System area, click Device Manager....Wireless networking devices are installed for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings.
...show all wireless devices. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware... to improve the security of your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. For more information. 1. In the System area, click Device Manager....Wireless networking devices are installed for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings.
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Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then enter your computer accordingly. You must have the current codes to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Troubleshooting .... ● For a private network, such as a network in your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the latest version of the preferred networks...
Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then enter your computer accordingly. You must have the current codes to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Troubleshooting .... ● For a private network, such as a network in your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the latest version of the preferred networks...
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... number in the search box, and then press enter. - Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software and driver downloads, enter your computer. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the following sections. Proceed to...
... number in the search box, and then press enter. - Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software and driver downloads, enter your computer. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the following sections. Proceed to...
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...) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. Connect the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. If you are connecting a powered...
...) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. Connect the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. If you are connecting a powered...
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... to the manufacturer's instructions. Some USB devices may require additional support software, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, use minimal force to connect a USB device. ...the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to an optional expansion product. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. 7 External devices and external media cards Using a USB device A USB port connects an optional external device, such...
... to the manufacturer's instructions. Some USB devices may require additional support software, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, use minimal force to connect a USB device. ...the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to an optional expansion product. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. 7 External devices and external media cards Using a USB device A USB port connects an optional external device, such...
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...computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your web browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your operating system. 5. Select your specific product from the models... 2. Click Install now to your hard drive. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Proceed to install. 7.
...computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your web browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your operating system. 5. Select your specific product from the models... 2. Click Install now to your hard drive. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Proceed to install. 7.
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...to protect your computer by restoring the computer to help 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 your important system files. ● Creating system ...a recovery partition. NOTE: If your operating system and software. Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). C Backup and recovery Recovery after software setup. This feature helps you with the following tasks ...
...to protect your computer by restoring the computer to help 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 your important system files. ● Creating system ...a recovery partition. NOTE: If your operating system and software. Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). C Backup and recovery Recovery after software setup. This feature helps you with the following tasks ...
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copyright warning 69 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 country-specific modem cable adapter 24 critical battery level 55 critical updates, software 94 CyberLink PowerDVD 38 D device drivers HP drivers 74 Windows drivers 75 Diagnostics menu 99 digital card defined 84 inserting 84 removing 85 stopping 85 digital dual array microphone, identifying 35 Digital...
copyright warning 69 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 country-specific modem cable adapter 24 critical battery level 55 critical updates, software 94 CyberLink PowerDVD 38 D device drivers HP drivers 74 Windows drivers 75 Diagnostics menu 99 digital card defined 84 inserting 84 removing 85 stopping 85 digital dual array microphone, identifying 35 Digital...
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... 24 travel connection problems 26 monitor port, external 7 mouse, external setting preferences 31 multimedia components, identifying 35 multimedia software 38 multimedia software, installing 38 N navigating in Setup Utility 96 network cable connecting 27 noise suppression circuitry 27 network icons 14, 21... 12 product name and number, computer 12 programs, updating 103 public WLAN connection 18 R readable media 45 recovering a program or driver 104 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 109 recovering from the recovery discs 109 recovery discs 104, 105 Recovery Manager 104, 109...
... 24 travel connection problems 26 monitor port, external 7 mouse, external setting preferences 31 multimedia components, identifying 35 multimedia software 38 multimedia software, installing 38 N navigating in Setup Utility 96 network cable connecting 27 noise suppression circuitry 27 network icons 14, 21... 12 product name and number, computer 12 programs, updating 103 public WLAN connection 18 R readable media 45 recovering a program or driver 104 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 109 recovering from the recovery discs 109 recovery discs 104, 105 Recovery Manager 104, 109...
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...labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 73 disc play 72 drive and device driver problems 71 DVD movie play 72 external display 73 HP device drivers 74 modem 26 optical disc tray 71 Windows device drivers 75 wireless connection problems 20 turning off the computer 61 U ..., passwords set in 90 wireless action key locating 14 using 14 wireless antennas 9 Wireless Assistant software 14, 15 wireless certification label 12 wireless controls button 14 operating system 14 Wireless Assistant software 14 wireless devices, types 13 wireless icon 14 wireless light 14 wireless light, identifying 3 wireless...
...labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 73 disc play 72 drive and device driver problems 71 DVD movie play 72 external display 73 HP device drivers 74 modem 26 optical disc tray 71 Windows device drivers 75 wireless connection problems 20 turning off the computer 61 U ..., passwords set in 90 wireless action key locating 14 using 14 wireless antennas 9 Wireless Assistant software 14, 15 wireless certification label 12 wireless controls button 14 operating system 14 Wireless Assistant software 14 wireless devices, types 13 wireless icon 14 wireless light 14 wireless light, identifying 3 wireless...