Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... it in the window. 1 Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select... models only) on a regular basis to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing...
... it in the window. 1 Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select... models only) on a regular basis to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing...
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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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...is selected, BIOS and other identifier. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. You may need to know the version of the system BIOS ...system information is later than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. To download a BIOS update: 1. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. b. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by ...
...is selected, BIOS and other identifier. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. You may need to know the version of the system BIOS ...system information is later than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. To download a BIOS update: 1. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. b. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... enter. - To do so, restart your operating system. 5. Select 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 install. 7. If prompted to do this, click...displayed, click an updated driver to your hard drive. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and ...
... enter. - To do so, restart your operating system. 5. Select 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 install. 7. If prompted to do this, click...displayed, click an updated driver to your hard drive. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Network (connected) Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are ...wireless button or Wireless Assistant, and no network devices are connected to a wired network. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to a wired network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless ...
... an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Network (connected) Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are ...wireless button or Wireless Assistant, and no network devices are connected to a wired network. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to a wired network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless ...
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. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices.
...: ● 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. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is listed, either your computer. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Click the arrow next to Network adapters ...
Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is listed, either your computer. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Click the arrow next to Network adapters ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. Get the latest version of the WLAN device ... If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. Select your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be displayed. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and...
... If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. Get the latest version of the WLAN device ... If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. Select your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be displayed. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and...
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 utility. 1. 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. 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 Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Windows scans...
...in the Device Manager utility. 1. 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. 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 Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Windows scans...
Drives - Windows 7
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... copying a disc, save the information on the source disc to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click Save. A disc does not play automatically 1. Confirm that the Use...
... copying a disc, save the information on the source disc to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click Save. A disc does not play automatically 1. Confirm that the Use...
Drives - Windows 7
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...then click Scan for any discs from the models listed. 4. Try to use the HP Web site: 1. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the optical drive. 2. If you ...may need to obtain HP device drivers: To use your drivers using the procedures in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: 1. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. A device driver must be reinstalled 17 Then in the product box, and then press...
...then click Scan for any discs from the models listed. 4. Try to use the HP Web site: 1. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the optical drive. 2. If you ...may need to obtain HP device drivers: To use your drivers using the procedures in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: 1. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. A device driver must be reinstalled 17 Then in the product box, and then press...
Drives - Windows 7
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...Programs > Windows Update. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Download only to save the file to your hardware drivers, as well as for updates. 3. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting... file is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. NOTE: If you can check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to automatically check for and install updates for your computer. Follow the on your computer. This feature...
...Programs > Windows Update. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Download only to save the file to your hardware drivers, as well as for updates. 3. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting... file is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. NOTE: If you can check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to automatically check for and install updates for your computer. Follow the on your computer. This feature...
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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... CAUTION: To prevent loss of the notification area). 2. Click the name 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. To remove a USB device: 1. NOTE: You are prompted that it is displayed in the notification area...
... CAUTION: To prevent loss of the notification area). 2. Click the name 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. To remove a USB device: 1. NOTE: You are prompted that it is displayed in the notification area...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... to providing information about your computer, such as the BIOS date. 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...
... to providing information about your computer, such as the BIOS date. 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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... use a variety of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. 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... as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. 6 Chapter 3 Audio Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To reduce the risk of audio features: ● Play music using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images...
... use a variety of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. 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... as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. 6 Chapter 3 Audio Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To reduce the risk of audio features: ● Play music using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to continue. Then in either of the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for scratches. If this device. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows ...disc. Otherwise, you may be missing or corrupted. Windows scans your work and close all of the disc to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this message is working properly: -The Properties window provides details about the device to help you want to show all open programs before ...
... click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to continue. Then in either of the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for scratches. If this device. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows ...disc. Otherwise, you may be missing or corrupted. Windows scans your work and close all of the disc to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this message is working properly: -The Properties window provides details about the device to help you want to show all open programs before ...