Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... included for computers that you with a solid-state drive (SSD) may not have a partition. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). This feature helps you... 1 As you add new software and data files, you should continue to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for the presence of system failure or instability...
... included for computers that you with a solid-state drive (SSD) may not have a partition. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). This feature helps you... 1 As you add new software and data files, you should continue to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for the presence of system failure or instability...
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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... power from the computer by turning on your selection to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. You may need to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. Updating the BIOS To update the ...you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. At the download area, follow these steps: a. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 Updating ...
... power from the computer by turning on your selection to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. You may need to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. Updating the BIOS To update the ...you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. At the download area, follow these steps: a. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 Updating ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. Click your hard drive. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number... in the Search box, and then press enter. - Open your Internet browser, go to download the driver and install it later. Click Install now to step 6. 3. or - Select your country or region. 2. When the list of the device. 4 ...
...prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. Click your hard drive. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number... in the Search box, and then press enter. - Open your Internet browser, go to download the driver and install it later. Click Install now to step 6. 3. or - Select your country or region. 2. When the list of the device. 4 ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and one or more network devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to the network.... Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, no wireless connections are available ...
...) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and one or more network devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to the network.... Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, no wireless connections are available ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only.
...: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Cannot...
... for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Cannot...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. Click the option for the latest software. The driver must be displayed. Open your country or region.... manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Network icon is not displayed If...
...the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. Click the option for the latest software. The driver must be displayed. Open your country or region.... manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Network icon is not displayed If...
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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The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Right-click the... optical device listing to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for an optical drive listing. 4. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD...
The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Right-click the... optical device listing to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for an optical drive listing. 4. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD...
Drives - Windows 7
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... and devices check box is inserted into the optical drive. Confirm 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 Select Start > Default Programs > Change AutoPlay settings. 2. A disc does not play...
... and devices check box is inserted into the optical drive. Confirm 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 Select Start > Default Programs > Change AutoPlay settings. 2. A disc does not play...
Drives - Windows 7
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...the models listed. 4. Open your Internet browser, go to obtain HP device drivers: To use your drivers using the procedures in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: 1. Remove any other drivers you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the ...Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. or - A device driver must be reinstalled To reinstall a device driver, follow the instructions provided. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use the HP Web site to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the optical drive. 2....
...the models listed. 4. Open your Internet browser, go to obtain HP device drivers: To use your drivers using the procedures in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: 1. Remove any other drivers you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the ...Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. or - A device driver must be reinstalled To reinstall a device driver, follow the instructions provided. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use the HP Web site to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the optical drive. 2....
Drives - Windows 7
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...computer. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting If prompted to your hardware drivers, as well as for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. NOTE: If you have not previously set to automatically check for and... stored, and double-click the file to automatically check for and install updates for your computer. You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. To use Windows Update: 1. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click Download only to save the...
...computer. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting If prompted to your hardware drivers, as well as for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. NOTE: If you have not previously set to automatically check for and... stored, and double-click the file to automatically check for and install updates for your computer. You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. To use Windows Update: 1. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click Download only to save the...
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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You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the USB device. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of the notification area). 2. NOTE: To display the Safely ...
You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the USB device. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of the notification area). 2. NOTE: To display the Safely ...
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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...the Internet ● Create multimedia presentations using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Click Sound. 4. To reduce the risk of audio features: ● Play ... (select models only) or receive FM radio signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! 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 ...
...the Internet ● Create multimedia presentations using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Click Sound. 4. To reduce the risk of audio features: ● Play ... (select models only) or receive FM radio signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! 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 ...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... disc does not play ● Save your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the center of the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for scratches. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. If this device. ...Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. If you want to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this message is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. If necessary, clean...
... disc does not play ● Save your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the center of the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for scratches. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. If this device. ...Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. If you want to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this message is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. If necessary, clean...