Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... the computer to recover 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). NOTE... case of a recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. System restore points allow you should continue to back up your...models only) on a regular basis to factory settings in the window. 1 1 Overview Recovery after software setup.
... the computer to recover 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). NOTE... case of a recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. System restore points allow you should continue to back up your...models only) on a regular basis to factory settings in the window. 1 1 Overview Recovery after software setup.
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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...locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit ...or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is displayed. 3. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and...
...locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit ...or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is displayed. 3. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... click an updated driver to install the updated driver. Click your operating system. 5. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. 4 Updating software Click Install now to open a window containing additional information.... in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Open your Internet browser, go to your ...
... click an updated driver to install the updated driver. Click your operating system. 5. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. 4 Updating software Click Install now to open a window containing additional information.... in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Open your Internet browser, go to your ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no wireless connections are available or all of the wireless devices are ...wireless button or Wireless Assistant, and 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. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the ...
... Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no wireless connections are available or all of the wireless devices are ...wireless button or Wireless Assistant, and 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. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... more information. 1. The listing 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 more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to Help and Support for the WLAN device is ...properly installed on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your ...
... more information. 1. The listing 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 more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to Help and Support for the WLAN device is ...properly installed on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... be displayed. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the option for the latest software. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. NOTE: If the WLAN device you... consult the manufacturer's Web site for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, ...
... be displayed. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the option for the latest software. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. NOTE: If the WLAN device you... consult the manufacturer's Web site for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, ...
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 drivers 18 Index ...19 iii
... 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 drivers 18 Index ...19 iii
Drives - Windows 7
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...Panel > System and Security. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. 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...Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to help you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not ...
...Panel > System and Security. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. 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...Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to help you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... not correct the problem, you want to obtain HP device drivers: To use your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of driver you may need to restart the computer, save all open a window containing additional information. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use the HP Web site to delete. 5. Click your specific product...
... not correct the problem, you want to obtain HP device drivers: To use your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of driver you may need to restart the computer, save all open a window containing additional information. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use the HP Web site to delete. 5. Click your specific product...
Drives - Windows 7
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...so, restart your computer. 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. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. Follow the on ...5 Troubleshooting You can check for updates. 3. To use Windows Update: 1. NOTE: If you have not previously set to automatically check for and install updates for your hardware drivers, as well as for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to your computer after the ...
...so, restart your computer. 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. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. Follow the on ...5 Troubleshooting You can check for updates. 3. To use Windows Update: 1. NOTE: If you have not previously set to automatically check for and install updates for your hardware drivers, as well as for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to your computer after the ...
Drives - Windows 7
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...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... 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 drivers 18 Index 19
...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... 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 drivers 18 Index 19
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... the hotkey command. - Function Hotkey Play, pause, or resume 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...
... the hotkey command. - Function Hotkey Play, pause, or resume 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...
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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... ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Checking your computer, follow these steps: 1. 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 audio...install any sound event, such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. 6 Chapter 3 Audio...
... ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Checking your computer, follow these steps: 1. 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 audio...install any sound event, such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. 6 Chapter 3 Audio...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may behave in either of the disc ...9679; Log off the Internet before playing the disc. Wipe from the optical drive. 2. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see a warning message asking if you click No, the computer may be missing.... After you want to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives ...
... computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may behave in either of the disc ...9679; Log off the Internet before playing the disc. Wipe from the optical drive. 2. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see a warning message asking if you click No, the computer may be missing.... After you want to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives ...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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...a multimedia question not covered in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Configure the monitor settings to switch between the 2 displays. 2. Windows scans your drive. Then in this guide, go to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. See your user guides for ...your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. Specify a primary display and a secondary display. Right-click on an external display 25 b. The process of the ...
...a multimedia question not covered in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Configure the monitor settings to switch between the 2 displays. 2. Windows scans your drive. Then in this guide, go to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. See your user guides for ...your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. Specify a primary display and a secondary display. Right-click on an external display 25 b. The process of the ...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... procedures in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Click Install now to step 6. 3. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for software and driver downloads, type your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the...
... procedures in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Click Install now to step 6. 3. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for software and driver downloads, type your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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...B Blu-ray disc 14 C CD burning 18 inserting 15 removing 19 CD drive 12 checking audio functions 6 configuring HDMI 9 D device drivers HP drivers 26 Windows drivers 26 drives, optical drive 12 DVD burning 18 changing region setting 17 inserting 15 removing 19 DVD drive 12 DVD Play software 5 DVD region... Blu-ray Disc 14 inserting 15 T tips, webcam 21 troubleshooting device driver 25 disc burning 25 disc play 23, 24 DVD movie play 24 external display 25 HP device drivers 26 optical disc tray 22 optical drive detection 23 Windows drivers 26 V video features 8 volume 3 volume buttons 3 Index 27
...B Blu-ray disc 14 C CD burning 18 inserting 15 removing 19 CD drive 12 checking audio functions 6 configuring HDMI 9 D device drivers HP drivers 26 Windows drivers 26 drives, optical drive 12 DVD burning 18 changing region setting 17 inserting 15 removing 19 DVD drive 12 DVD Play software 5 DVD region... Blu-ray Disc 14 inserting 15 T tips, webcam 21 troubleshooting device driver 25 disc burning 25 disc play 23, 24 DVD movie play 24 external display 25 HP device drivers 26 optical disc tray 22 optical drive detection 23 Windows drivers 26 V video features 8 volume 3 volume buttons 3 Index 27
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... ...5 Firmware & Product Updates ...6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver 6 Installing SATA drivers ...6 Care and Maintenance Measures ...7 Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Optimizing Performance on Products with Older Operating Systems .. 7 For more information ...8 Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing...
... ...5 Firmware & Product Updates ...6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver 6 Installing SATA drivers ...6 Care and Maintenance Measures ...7 Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Optimizing Performance on Products with Older Operating Systems .. 7 For more information ...8 Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing...