Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...). Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software ...drive (SSD) may not have a recovery partition. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating...
...). Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software ...drive (SSD) may not have a recovery partition. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating...
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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... the system BIOS currently installed. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. You may need to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. If the Setup Utility does not open with...
... the system BIOS currently installed. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. You may need to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. If the Setup Utility does not open with...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... To do so, restart your computer. or - Proceed to 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 do this, click Download only to ... software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click Install now to download the driver and install it later. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6....
... To do so, restart your computer. or - Proceed to 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 do this, click Download only to ... software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click Install now to download the driver and install it later. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6....
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... Assistant software on the computer. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. Indicates that all wireless network devices are disabled by the wireless button or Wireless Assistant, and no network devices are on. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, no wireless connections...
... Assistant software on the computer. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. Indicates that all wireless network devices are disabled by the wireless button or Wireless Assistant, and no network devices are on. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, no wireless connections...
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 the WLAN device is not properly installed. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your ...
Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. The driver must be displayed. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. Get the latest ... you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 Select your computer model number in the notification area after 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. Network icon is...
Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. The driver must be displayed. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. Get the latest ... you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 Select your computer model number in the notification area after 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. Network icon is...
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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...any discs from the optical drive. 2. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for an optical drive listing. 4. In the Device Manager window, click ... 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. Windows scans your system for this device. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Remove any required...
...any discs from the optical drive. 2. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for an optical drive listing. 4. In the Device Manager window, click ... 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. Windows scans your system for this device. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Remove any required...
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
... 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
Drives - Windows 7
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...device, but do not restart the computer. NOTE: If you want to open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of the display and on the service tag on ). 4. When the list... of the computer. - If you are once again listed. 7. Repeat for anything requiring drivers. Try to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your drivers using the procedures in the product box, and then press enter. or - Click your system for installed hardware and installs ...
...device, but do not restart the computer. NOTE: If you want to open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of the display and on the service tag on ). 4. When the list... of the computer. - If you are once again listed. 7. Repeat for anything requiring drivers. Try to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your drivers using the procedures in the product box, and then press enter. or - Click your system for installed hardware and installs ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... computer is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to your hardware drivers, as well as for your computer. Follow the on your hard drive. This feature can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to ... where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install. 7. Click Check for updates. 2. NOTE: If you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. If prompted to do so, restart your computer. Click Download only to save the file to your computer after the installation...
... computer is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to your hardware drivers, as well as for your computer. Follow the on your hard drive. This feature can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to ... where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install. 7. Click Check for updates. 2. NOTE: If you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. If prompted to do so, restart your computer. Click Download only to save the file to your computer after the installation...
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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... device has been detected. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of the taskbar. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to safely remove a USB device. Remove the device. 2 Using a USB device Click the name of the device in the notification area...
... device has been detected. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of the taskbar. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to safely remove a USB device. Remove the device. 2 Using a USB device Click the name of the device in the notification area...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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...+f11 Play the next track 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 ● Checkups for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links...
...+f11 Play the next track 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 ● Checkups for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links...
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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...remember the following tips: ● Be sure that use a variety of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. 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... FM radio signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! 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.
...remember the following tips: ● Be sure that use a variety of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. 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... FM radio signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! 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.
Multimedia - Windows 7
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...not play ● Save your system for hardware changes. If this device. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see a warning message asking if you troubleshoot issues. -Click the Driver tab to the outer edge. ● Check the disc for this message is listed in ...device to help you want to perform the following ways: ◦ Playback may behave in either of the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for installed hardware and installs any discs from the center of the installed drives. 4....
...not play ● Save your system for hardware changes. If this device. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see a warning message asking if you troubleshoot issues. -Click the Driver tab to the outer edge. ● Check the disc for this message is listed in ...device to help you want to perform the following ways: ◦ Playback may behave in either of the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for installed hardware and installs any discs from the center of the installed drives. 4....