Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...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). HP recommends that do not have a partition. This feature helps you create. Tools ... up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in the window....
...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). HP recommends that do not have a partition. This feature helps you create. Tools ... up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in the window....
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
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Determining the BIOS version 2 Downloading a BIOS update 2 Updating programs and drivers ...4 Index ...5 iii
Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Determining the BIOS version 2 Downloading a BIOS update 2 Updating programs and drivers ...4 Index ...5 iii
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...you are already in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. Follow the instructions on your computer.... with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Identify the BIOS update...
...you are already in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. Follow the instructions on your computer.... with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Identify the BIOS update...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...To do so, restart your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. or - Proceed to install the updated driver. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. Click your country or region. ...type your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Open ...
...To do so, restart your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. or - Proceed to install the updated driver. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. Click your country or region. ...type your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Open ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... network. Network (connected) Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, one or more network devices are connected to a wireless network, and one or more of your network...button or Wireless Assistant, and no network devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all of the wireless devices are connected to the network....
... network. Network (connected) Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, one or more network devices are connected to a wireless network, and one or more of your network...button or Wireless Assistant, and no network devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all of the wireless devices are connected to the network....
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... purchasing a wireless networking device. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
... purchasing a wireless networking device. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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.... 2. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Cannot connect to a WLAN 19 Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. The listing for tasks...
.... 2. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Cannot connect to a WLAN 19 Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. The listing for tasks...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Network icon is not displayed 21 Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then...NOTE: If the WLAN device 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. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. Select your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. ...
...of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Network icon is not displayed 21 Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then...NOTE: If the WLAN device 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. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. Select your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. ...
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...
... 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...
Drives - Windows 7
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.... 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 this device. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Windows scans your system for an optical drive listing. 4. ... Manager utility. 1. Right-click the optical device listing to show all of the installed drives. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to help you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is listed in the System...
.... 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 this device. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Windows scans your system for an optical drive listing. 4. ... Manager utility. 1. Right-click the optical device listing to show all of the installed drives. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to help you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is listed in the System...
Drives - Windows 7
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... closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that the Use AutoPlay for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
... closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that the Use AutoPlay for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Drives - Windows 7
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...Install now to step 6. 3. Then in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: 1. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to obtain HP device drivers: To use your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of the display and on the service tag on ). 4. Obtaining ...the latest HP device drivers To use the HP Web site to restart the computer, save all open a window containing additional information. 6. or - Click your computer model number in...
...Install now to step 6. 3. Then in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: 1. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to obtain HP device drivers: To use your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of the display and on the service tag on ). 4. Obtaining ...the latest HP device drivers To use the HP Web site to restart the computer, save all open a window containing additional information. 6. or - Click your computer model number in...
Drives - Windows 7
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... new devices are connected to your hard drive. This feature can be prompted to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install.... If prompted to do so, restart your computer. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is set up Windows Update, you will be set to automatically check for and install updates for your hardware...
... new devices are connected to your hard drive. This feature can be prompted to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install.... If prompted to do so, restart your computer. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is set up Windows Update, you will be set to automatically check for and install updates for your hardware...
Drives - Windows 7
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...1 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 ... optical drive 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...
...1 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 ... optical drive 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...
External Devices - Windows 7
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... it is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the USB device. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area, at the far...
... it is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the USB device. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area, at the far...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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...+f11 Play the next track on an audio CD or a DVD. 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 steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second...
...+f11 Play the next track on an audio CD or a DVD. 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 steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second...
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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Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To reduce the risk of audio features: ● Play music using your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers ● ... radio signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Click Sound. 4. 3 Audio Your computer enables you to use 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 correct jack on...
Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To reduce the risk of audio features: ● Play music using your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers ● ... radio signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Click Sound. 4. 3 Audio Your computer enables you to use 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 correct jack on...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... disc is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Otherwise, you may behave in either of the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for hardware changes. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect... an installed device, the device driver software may resume. If you insert the disc properly. ● Be sure that the optical drive is clean. Select Start > Control Panel ...
... disc is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Otherwise, you may behave in either of the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for hardware changes. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect... an installed device, the device driver software may resume. If you insert the disc properly. ● Be sure that the optical drive is clean. Select Start > Control Panel ...