Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... in the window. 1 Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you create. HP recommends that do not have a partition. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models ...of system failure or instability. ● Backing up 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). With Recovery Manager, you create...
... in the window. 1 Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you create. HP recommends that do not have a partition. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models ...of system failure or instability. ● Backing up 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). With Recovery Manager, you create...
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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...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 the computer, you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS.... the screen, press f10. 2. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to download. 3. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the...
...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 the computer, you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS.... the screen, press f10. 2. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to download. 3. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... do so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. After the file 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. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. or - Click your country or region. 2. Open your Internet browser...
... do so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. After the file 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. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. or - Click your country or region. 2. Open your Internet browser...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...disabled/ disconnected) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) 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). Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more... of your network drivers are installed, one or more network devices are connected to a wireless ...
...disabled/ disconnected) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) 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). Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more... of your network drivers are installed, one or more network devices are connected to a wireless ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for all wireless devices. Before working your network connection problem, be sure 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 ...
NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for all wireless devices. Before working your network connection problem, be sure 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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... 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 properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support.
... 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 properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support.
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 computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon ...is not displayed in the search box. 4. The driver must be displayed. Get the latest version of the WLAN device...
...: 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 computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon ...is not displayed in the search box. 4. The driver must be displayed. Get the latest version of the WLAN device...
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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... may be missing or corrupted. Look for hardware changes. Right-click the optical device listing to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Windows scans your system for this device. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Then in the... Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to show all of the installed drives. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you ...
... may be missing or corrupted. Look for hardware changes. Right-click the optical device listing to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Windows scans your system for this device. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Then in the... Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to show all of the installed drives. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you ...
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 The process of disc for all media and devices check box...
... 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 The process of disc for all media and devices check box...
Drives - Windows 7
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... the option for hardware changes. When the list of the display and on the service tag on ). 4. or - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use the HP Web site: 1. Click your computer model number in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > System ... Windows scans your device. Try to update your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to obtain HP device drivers: To use the HP Web site to open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. Open your Internet browser, go ...
... the option for hardware changes. When the list of the display and on the service tag on ). 4. or - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use the HP Web site: 1. Click your computer model number in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > System ... Windows scans your device. Try to update your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to obtain HP device drivers: To use the HP Web site to open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. Open your Internet browser, go ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Download only to save the file to automatically check... for and install updates for your hardware drivers, as well as for updates. 3. You can be prompted to enter settings before you will be set to your computer.
... When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Download only to save the file to automatically check... for and install updates for your hardware drivers, as well as for updates. 3. You can be prompted to enter settings before you will be set to your computer.
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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... Show hidden icons icon (the arrow at the far right of the notification area). 2. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the device. 3. To remove a USB device: 1. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, use the following...
... Show hidden icons icon (the arrow at the far right of the notification area). 2. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the device. 3. To remove a USB device: 1. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, use the following...
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 your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to open Help and Support. On some computer models, the BIOS date...
... 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 your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to open Help and Support. On some computer models, the BIOS date...
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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... Your computer enables you to use the device. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. 6 Chapter 3 Audio 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... ● Download music from the Internet ● Create multimedia presentations using your computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Sound. 4.
... Your computer enables you to use the device. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. 6 Chapter 3 Audio 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... ● Download music from the Internet ● Create multimedia presentations using your computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Sound. 4.
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... scratches, treat the disc with filtered water and a lint-free cloth. The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see a warning message asking if you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify ... disc. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. Windows scans your work and close all of the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for scratches. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an...
... scratches, treat the disc with filtered water and a lint-free cloth. The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see a warning message asking if you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify ... disc. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. Windows scans your work and close all of the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for scratches. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an...