Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... as 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 an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by... and data files, you should continue to back up your information regularly to maintain a reasonably current backup. This feature helps you create. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis...
... as 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 an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by... and data files, you should continue to back up your information regularly to maintain a reasonably current backup. This feature helps you create. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis...
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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...is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to an optional power source. While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information:... 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on your computer and access the BIOS update you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. ...
...is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to an optional power source. While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information:... 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on your computer and access the BIOS update you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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..., follow the instructions provided. 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 Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your ...computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your country or region. 2. NOTE:...
..., follow the instructions provided. 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 Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your ...computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your country or region. 2. NOTE:...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... 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 create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless...
... 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 create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... interference from other devices. 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. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for...
... interference from other devices. 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. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for the WLAN device is not properly...
... have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for the WLAN device is not properly...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...you 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 the latest software. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. A Windows "Device..., consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. 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. Network icon is not displayed If the ...
...you 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 the latest software. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. A Windows "Device..., consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. 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. Network icon is not displayed If 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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...Troubleshooting Right-click the optical device listing to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. 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. Look for installed hardware and installs any... discs from the optical drive. 2. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device ...
...Troubleshooting Right-click the optical device listing to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. 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. Look for installed hardware and installs any... discs from the optical drive. 2. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device ...
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 See your user guides for more information about disc types. ●...
... 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 See your user guides for more information about disc types. ●...
Drives - Windows 7
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...want to uninstall and reinstall (for any discs from the models listed. 4. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use the HP Web site to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your drivers using the procedures in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Open your computer model number ...right-hand side of the computer. - NOTE: You can find your Internet browser, go to obtain HP device drivers: To use your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. In the Device Manager window, click...
...want to uninstall and reinstall (for any discs from the models listed. 4. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use the HP Web site to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your drivers using the procedures in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Open your computer model number ...right-hand side of the computer. - NOTE: You can find your Internet browser, go to obtain HP device drivers: To use your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. In the Device Manager window, click...
Drives - Windows 7
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...automatically check for updates. 3. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click Check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to your hardware drivers, as well as for updates. 2. This feature can be prompted to enter settings before you will be set ...up Windows Update, you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting NOTE: ...
...automatically check for updates. 3. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click Check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to your hardware drivers, as well as for updates. 2. This feature can be prompted to enter settings before you will be set ...up Windows Update, you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting NOTE: ...
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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... the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to safely remove a USB device. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the USB device. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the...
... the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to safely remove a USB device. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the USB device. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ● Answers to questions about using your computer ● Checkups 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...
... model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ● Answers to questions about using your computer ● Checkups 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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...and the programs that use a variety of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on your computer ... sound on the computer.) ● Be sure to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Click Sound. 4. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. 3 Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. To reduce the risk of audio features: ●...
...and the programs that use a variety of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on your computer ... sound on the computer.) ● Be sure to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Click Sound. 4. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. 3 Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. To reduce the risk of audio features: ●...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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.... Otherwise, you click No, the computer may be missing or corrupted. Right-click the optical device listing to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the center of the installed drives. 4. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc...verify that the disc is displayed, click No. The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 If you troubleshoot issues. -Click the Driver tab to perform the following ways: ◦ Playback may resume. If necessary, clean the disc with an optical disc repair kit available...
.... Otherwise, you click No, the computer may be missing or corrupted. Right-click the optical device listing to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the center of the installed drives. 4. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc...verify that the disc is displayed, click No. The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 If you troubleshoot issues. -Click the Driver tab to perform the following ways: ◦ Playback may resume. If necessary, clean the disc with an optical disc repair kit available...