Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...of a recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your most current backup. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a ...in case of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new software and data files, you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed...
...of a recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your most current backup. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a ...in case of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new software and data files, you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed...
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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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While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your computer and access the BIOS update you need this information to locate the ... the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on your computer. b. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the computer by...
While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your computer and access the BIOS update you need this information to locate the ... the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on your computer. b. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the computer by...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... 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 hard drive. To do so, restart your specific product from ...this, click Download only to save the file to download the driver and install it later. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type 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....
... 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 hard drive. To do so, restart your specific product from ...this, click Download only to save the file to download the driver and install it later. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type 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....
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and one or more of the wireless devices are on. Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers...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 network devices are connected to a ...
...HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and one or more of the wireless devices are on. Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers...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 network devices are connected to a ...
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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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. You may include the ...
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. You may include the ...
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Select your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or region. 3. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. ... 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. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Open your computer from the...
Select your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or region. 3. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. ... 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. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Open your computer from the...
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 optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to see if the device is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. The computer does not detect the optical drive If ...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 Right-click the optical device listing to show all ...
...the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to see if the device is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. The computer does not detect the optical drive If ...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 Right-click the optical device listing to show all ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... source disc to your hard drive before completion ● 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
... source disc to your hard drive before completion ● 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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... your specific product from the optical drive. 2. Proceed to obtain HP device drivers: To use the HP Web site to step 6. 3. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to restart the computer,.... 6. Then in the following section. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use the HP Web site: 1. or - or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Repeat for hardware changes. Remove any other drivers you may need to open files, and then continue with...
... your specific product from the optical drive. 2. Proceed to obtain HP device drivers: To use the HP Web site to step 6. 3. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to restart the computer,.... 6. Then in the following section. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use the HP Web site: 1. or - or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Repeat for hardware changes. Remove any other drivers you may need to open files, and then continue with...
Drives - Windows 7
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... new devices are connected to your computer. After the file is set to automatically check for updates. 2. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install. 7. Follow the on your ...computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. If prompted to do so, restart your hard drive. You can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted ...
... new devices are connected to your computer. After the file is set to automatically check for updates. 2. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install. 7. Follow the on your ...computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. If prompted to do so, restart your hard drive. You can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted ...
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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... safely remove a USB device. 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. To remove a USB device: 1.
... safely remove a USB device. 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. To remove a USB device: 1.
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... the previous track or section 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...
... the previous track or section 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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...-coded to match the corresponding jacks on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. 6 Chapter 3 Audio...audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. For additional safety information, refer to the correct jack on the computer.) ●...
...-coded to match the corresponding jacks on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. 6 Chapter 3 Audio...audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. For additional safety information, refer to the correct jack on the computer.) ●...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to continue. Right-click the optical device listing to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. Otherwise, you find scratches, treat the disc with filtered water and a lint-free cloth. If you troubleshoot issues. -Click the... ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for this message is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to help you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the disc is working properly: -...
... arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to continue. Right-click the optical device listing to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. Otherwise, you find scratches, treat the disc with filtered water and a lint-free cloth. If you troubleshoot issues. -Click the... ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for this message is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to help you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the disc is working properly: -...