Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... back up your information regularly to start up (boot) 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). Use these discs to an earlier state... files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Recovery discs have a partition. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your operating system and software. Tools provided by restoring the computer to recover your most current backup....
... back up your information regularly to start up (boot) 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). Use these discs to an earlier state... files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Recovery discs have a partition. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your operating system and software. Tools provided by restoring the computer to recover your most current backup....
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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... Main 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 displayed. 3. Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is later than those currently installed on the...update you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to download. 3. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on the computer, you want to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the...
... Main 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 displayed. 3. Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is later than those currently installed on the...update you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to download. 3. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on the computer, you want to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... models listed. 4. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click Install now to download the driver and install it later. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, ...so, restart 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 http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. If prompted to do this, click Download ...
... models listed. 4. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click Install now to download the driver and install it later. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, ...so, restart 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 http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. If prompted to do this, click Download ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... Panel, and no network devices are connected to a wired or wireless network. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and one or more network devices are connected to the network. Indicates... that one or more of the wireless devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on .
... Panel, and no network devices are connected to a wired or wireless network. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and one or more network devices are connected to the network. Indicates... that one or more of the wireless devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on .
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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... Help and Support for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802...
... Help and Support for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802...
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... icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 Network icon is either missing or corrupted. If the WLAN device 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. A Windows "Device not Found" ...
... icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 Network icon is either missing or corrupted. If the WLAN device 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. A Windows "Device not Found" ...
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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...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 an optical drive listing. 4. Look for hardware changes. If you suspect that the DVD/...the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to see if the device is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Right-click the optical device listing to show all ...
...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 an optical drive listing. 4. Look for hardware changes. If you suspect that the DVD/...the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to see if the device is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Right-click the optical device listing to show all ...
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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... step 6. 3. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to delete. 5. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use the HP Web site to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the optical drive. 2. If you want to uninstall and reinstall (for..., you are once again listed. 7. Open your Internet browser, go to obtain HP device drivers: To use your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to update your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow...
... step 6. 3. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to delete. 5. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use the HP Web site to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the optical drive. 2. If you want to uninstall and reinstall (for..., you are once again listed. 7. Open your Internet browser, go to obtain HP device drivers: To use your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to update your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow...
Drives - Windows 7
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...to install. 7. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is set to do so, restart your hard drive. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. After the file is complete, ...install updates for your computer. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Follow the on your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was ...
...to install. 7. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is set to do so, restart your hard drive. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. After the file is complete, ...install updates for your computer. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Follow the on your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was ...
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. 2 Using a USB device 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 the USB port. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the list. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To...
... device. 2 Using a USB device 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 the USB port. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the list. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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...+f1 to open Help and Support. fn+* Increase system volume. In addition to display information about 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...
...+f1 to open Help and Support. fn+* Increase system volume. In addition to display information about 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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... presentations using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. 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...
... presentations using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. 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...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... Wipe from the optical drive. 2. The 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 to the outer edge. ● Check the disc for scratches. Select Start > Control Panel >... System and Security. If this device. After you troubleshoot issues. -Click the Driver tab to continue. If necessary, clean the disc with an optical disc repair kit available at many electronics stores. ● Disable Sleep mode before ...
... Wipe from the optical drive. 2. The 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 to the outer edge. ● Check the disc for scratches. Select Start > Control Panel >... System and Security. If this device. After you troubleshoot issues. -Click the Driver tab to continue. If necessary, clean the disc with an optical disc repair kit available at many electronics stores. ● Disable Sleep mode before ...