Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...from recovery discs you with a solid-state drive (SSD) may not have a partition. To check for computers that 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 can recover your full... factory image if you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory ...
...from recovery discs you with a solid-state drive (SSD) may not have a partition. To check for computers that 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 can recover your full... factory image if you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory ...
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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... screen, press f10. 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is running on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility... Utility by pressing fn+esc (if you want to the hard drive. 2 Updating software To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2.
... screen, press f10. 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is running on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility... Utility by pressing fn+esc (if you want to the hard drive. 2 Updating software To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2.
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... box, and then press enter. - Open your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. If you may be able to download the driver and install it later. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and ...follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. To do so, restart your computer...
... box, and then press enter. - Open your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. If you may be able to download the driver and install it later. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and ...follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. To do so, restart your computer...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... connections are available, but no network devices are connected to the network. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. Indicates that all of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless network devices are disabled by... software on . Wired network (connected) 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). Indicates that one or more of the wireless ...
... connections are available, but no network devices are connected to the network. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. Indicates that all of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless network devices are disabled by... software on . Wired network (connected) 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). Indicates that one or more of the wireless ...
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. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices.
... 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. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... device is not properly installed. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. 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. Identify the WLAN device...
... device is not properly installed. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. 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. Identify the WLAN device...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Press enter, and then follow these steps...area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 Select 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. The driver must be displayed. Network icon is not displayed...
...are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Press enter, and then follow these steps...area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 Select 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. The driver must be displayed. Network icon is not displayed...
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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...Panel > System and Security. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Right-click the optical device listing to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for an optical drive listing. 4. 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. Windows scans your system for this device. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting If you suspect that the DVD/...
...Panel > System and Security. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Right-click the optical device listing to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for an optical drive listing. 4. 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. Windows scans your system for this device. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting If you suspect that the DVD/...
Drives - Windows 7
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... mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that the disc is selected. 3. See your user guides 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 A disc does not play automatically 1. Click Save. Select Start > Default Programs...
... mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that the disc is selected. 3. See your user guides 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 A disc does not play automatically 1. Click Save. Select Start > Default Programs...
Drives - Windows 7
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... instructions provided. Try to open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to update your specific product from the optical drive. 2. Then in the product box, and then...
... instructions provided. Try to open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to update your specific product from the optical drive. 2. Then in the product box, and then...
Drives - Windows 7
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... as for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to do so, restart your computer after the installation is downloaded... for updates. 2. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen...
... as for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to do so, restart your computer after the installation is downloaded... for updates. 2. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen...
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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... right of the taskbar. 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 safely remove a USB device. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area, at the far...
... right of the taskbar. 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 safely remove a 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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... Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about using your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. Opening Help and Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to open the Print Options window...
... Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about using your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. Opening Help and Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to open the Print Options window...
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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... such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. 6 Chapter 3 Audio Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. 3 Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that...● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. 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...
... such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. 6 Chapter 3 Audio Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. 3 Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that...● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. 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...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is listed in either of the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for hardware changes. Then in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. If you insert the disc... or Sleep while playing a disc. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may see if the device is working properly: -The Properties window provides details about the device to help you want to continue. Select...
... that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is listed in either of the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for hardware changes. Then in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. If you insert the disc... or Sleep while playing a disc. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may see if the device is working properly: -The Properties window provides details about the device to help you want to continue. Select...