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...models only) on a regular basis to access the Disaster Recovery utility. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). In case of system failure, use the computer to maintain a reasonably current backup. Recovery discs have been included for... in this section. 100 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery As you add new software and data files, continue to restore the computer. Windows 7 To protect your information, back up your information regularly to protect your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you cannot...
...models only) on a regular basis to access the Disaster Recovery utility. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). In case of system failure, use the computer to maintain a reasonably current backup. Recovery discs have been included for... in this section. 100 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery As you add new software and data files, continue to restore the computer. Windows 7 To protect your information, back up your information regularly to protect your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you cannot...
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...manufacturer's Website or reinstalled from the partition, follow these discs to its own built-in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the partition on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC ... not have a partition. or - ● Turn on the hard drive, accessed by the manufacturer. Windows 7 105 Software not provided with this procedure. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. Follow the on -screen instructions. To restore the system from ...
...manufacturer's Website or reinstalled from the partition, follow these discs to its own built-in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the partition on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC ... not have a partition. or - ● Turn on the hard drive, accessed by the manufacturer. Windows 7 105 Software not provided with this procedure. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. Follow the on -screen instructions. To restore the system from ...
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... a CD, DVD, or BD 72 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD 73 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 74 Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 74 The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 74 A disc does not play automatically 75 A DVD...does not begin, or it stops before completion 76 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 76 A device driver must be reinstalled 76 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 77 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 78 Using external drives ...79 Improving hard drive performance ...80 Using Disk ...
... a CD, DVD, or BD 72 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD 73 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 74 Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 74 The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 74 A disc does not play automatically 75 A DVD...does not begin, or it stops before completion 76 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 76 A device driver must be reinstalled 76 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 77 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 78 Using external drives ...79 Improving hard drive performance ...80 Using Disk ...
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... Adding or replacing a memory module 9 Security Protecting the computer ...91 Using passwords ...92 Setting passwords in Windows 92 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 92 Administrator password 93 Managing an administrator password 93 Entering an administrator password ...Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...103 Determining the BIOS version 103 Downloading a BIOS update 104 Updating programs and drivers ...105 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...107 Backing up your information ...108 Using Windows Backup and Restore 109 Using system restore points 110 ix
... Adding or replacing a memory module 9 Security Protecting the computer ...91 Using passwords ...92 Setting passwords in Windows 92 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 92 Administrator password 93 Managing an administrator password 93 Entering an administrator password ...Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...103 Determining the BIOS version 103 Downloading a BIOS update 104 Updating programs and drivers ...105 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...107 Backing up your information ...108 Using Windows Backup and Restore 109 Using system restore points 110 ix
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... Indicates that one or more wireless devices, and a wireless light. All of individual devices. Individual wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows Control Panel). If the wireless light is white, at the factory, so the wireless light is on or turn on . Wired network (connected)...wireless action key The computer has a wireless action key (f12), one or more network devices are installed, and one or more network drivers are connected to turn off by the wireless action key [f12] or HP Wireless Assistant). Using the wireless controls You can be ...
... Indicates that one or more wireless devices, and a wireless light. All of individual devices. Individual wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows Control Panel). If the wireless light is white, at the factory, so the wireless light is on or turn on . Wired network (connected)...wireless action key The computer has a wireless action key (f12), one or more network devices are installed, and one or more network drivers are connected to turn off by the wireless action key [f12] or HP Wireless Assistant). Using the wireless controls You can be ...
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...links provided in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that the integrated WLAN device is properly installed on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of possible solutions to your network connection problem, be prompted for a WLAN ...Cannot connect to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for more information on the ...
...links provided in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that the integrated WLAN device is properly installed on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of possible solutions to your network connection problem, be prompted for a WLAN ...Cannot connect to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for more information on the ...
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... > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Open your computer model number in the search box. 4. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must change the SSID or network keys used in their routers or access points on a secure network. To get the..., such as a network in an office or at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your computer accordingly. Select your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for a network key or a name (SSID) when connecting ...
... > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Open your computer model number in the search box. 4. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must change the SSID or network keys used in their routers or access points on a secure network. To get the..., such as a network in an office or at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your computer accordingly. Select your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for a network key or a name (SSID) when connecting ...
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...the Internet. ● Create multimedia presentations using your computer. Click Sound. 4. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD, and then play back the sound. 40 Chapter 4 Multimedia To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm,...translator between the device and the programs that you to use the device. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. To reduce ...
...the Internet. ● Create multimedia presentations using your computer. Click Sound. 4. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD, and then play back the sound. 40 Chapter 4 Multimedia To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm,...translator between the device and the programs that you to use the device. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. To reduce ...
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... CyberLink PowerDVD is installed on an external display 1. Remove any display designated as a printer, scanner, camera, or handheld device. Then in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD to delete. 76 Chapter 6 Drives When prompted, confirm that the disc is also ...listing, and then click Uninstall. Click OK. ◦ Disconnect external devices, such as the secondary display. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of disc for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on any discs...
... CyberLink PowerDVD is installed on an external display 1. Remove any display designated as a printer, scanner, camera, or handheld device. Then in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD to delete. 76 Chapter 6 Drives When prompted, confirm that the disc is also ...listing, and then click Uninstall. Click OK. ◦ Disconnect external devices, such as the secondary display. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of disc for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on any discs...
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... box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. If you are once again listed. 7. Proceed to use your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. Try to step 6. 3. 5. Windows scans your device. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your hard drive.
... box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. If you are once again listed. 7. Proceed to use your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. Try to step 6. 3. 5. Windows scans your device. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your hard drive.
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Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. NOTE: If you have not previously set to enter settings before you will be set up Windows Update, you can check for updates. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 78 Chapter 6 Drives Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. To use Windows Update: 1.
Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. NOTE: If you have not previously set to enter settings before you will be set up Windows Update, you can check for updates. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 78 Chapter 6 Drives Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. To use Windows Update: 1.
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... prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers 105 Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. or - When the list of the device. Proceed to install. 7. Select your ...
... prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers 105 Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. or - When the list of the device. Proceed to install. 7. Select your ...
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... present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as 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). With Recovery Manager, you create recovery... discs immediately after a system failure is listed in the Hard Disk Drives section of the window. 106 Appendix C Backup and recovery Recovery discs have a partition. To check for computers that you can recover your computer by the...
... present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as 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). With Recovery Manager, you create recovery... discs immediately after a system failure is listed in the Hard Disk Drives section of the window. 106 Appendix C Backup and recovery Recovery discs have a partition. To check for computers that you can recover your computer by the...
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... 18 country-specific modem cable adapter 24 critical battery level 57 critical updates, software 96 CyberLink PowerDVD 39 D device drivers HP drivers 77 Windows drivers 78 Diagnostics menu 101 digital card defined 86 inserting 86 removing 87 stopping 87 digital dual array microphone, identifying 36 ...in (microphone) 37 audio-out (headphone) 36 RJ-11 (modem) 6 RJ-45 (network) 7 K keys action 5 esc 5 fn 5 Windows applications 5 Windows logo 5 L labels Bluetooth 12 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 12 modem approval 12 service tag 12 wireless certification 12 WLAN 12 LAN Power Saving 101 ...
... 18 country-specific modem cable adapter 24 critical battery level 57 critical updates, software 96 CyberLink PowerDVD 39 D device drivers HP drivers 77 Windows drivers 78 Diagnostics menu 101 digital card defined 86 inserting 86 removing 87 stopping 87 digital dual array microphone, identifying 36 ...in (microphone) 37 audio-out (headphone) 36 RJ-11 (modem) 6 RJ-45 (network) 7 K keys action 5 esc 5 fn 5 Windows applications 5 Windows logo 5 L labels Bluetooth 12 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 12 modem approval 12 service tag 12 wireless certification 12 WLAN 12 LAN Power Saving 101 ...
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...69 removing 74 optical drive using 66 optical drive light, identifying 6 P passwords administrator 93 power-on 94 set in Setup Utility 92 set in Windows 92 performing a recovery 111 pointing devices setting preferences 31 ports external monitor 7 HDMI 7, 42 USB 6, 7, 84 power connecting 52 conserving 61 ...Key 12 product name and number, computer 12 programs, updating 105 public WLAN connection 18 R readable media 47 recovering a program or driver 106 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 111 recovering from the recovery discs 111 recovery discs 106, 107 Recovery Manager 106, 111 ...
...69 removing 74 optical drive using 66 optical drive light, identifying 6 P passwords administrator 93 power-on 94 set in Setup Utility 92 set in Windows 92 performing a recovery 111 pointing devices setting preferences 31 ports external monitor 7 HDMI 7, 42 USB 6, 7, 84 power connecting 52 conserving 61 ...Key 12 product name and number, computer 12 programs, updating 105 public WLAN connection 18 R readable media 47 recovering a program or driver 106 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 111 recovering from the recovery discs 111 recovery discs 106, 107 Recovery Manager 106, 111 ...
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... labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 76 disc play 75 drive and device driver problems 74 DVD movie play 75 external display 76 HP device drivers 77 modem 26 optical disc tray 74 Windows device drivers 78 wireless connection problems 20 turning off the computer 64 U unresponsive ...volume up action key 36 volume, adjusting 37 W webcam adjusting properties 45 tips 45 using 45 webcam light 36 Windows applications key, identifying 5 Windows logo key, identifying 5 Windows, passwords set in 92 wireless action key locating 14 using 14 wireless antennas 9 Wireless Assistant software 14, 15...
... labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 76 disc play 75 drive and device driver problems 74 DVD movie play 75 external display 76 HP device drivers 77 modem 26 optical disc tray 74 Windows device drivers 78 wireless connection problems 20 turning off the computer 64 U unresponsive ...volume up action key 36 volume, adjusting 37 W webcam adjusting properties 45 tips 45 using 45 webcam light 36 Windows applications key, identifying 5 Windows logo key, identifying 5 Windows, passwords set in 92 wireless action key locating 14 using 14 wireless antennas 9 Wireless Assistant software 14, 15...