Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...click Manage, and then click Disk Management. Recovery discs are designed to protect your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from recovery ... not have a partition. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your information and restoring it in the window. 1 Recovery discs have...
...click Manage, and then click Disk Management. Recovery discs are designed to protect your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from recovery ... not have a partition. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your information and restoring it in the window. 1 Recovery discs have...
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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... BIOS and other identifier. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your selection to... b. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for 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 identify your computer and access the BIOS update you need this information to locate...
... BIOS and other identifier. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your selection to... b. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for 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 identify your computer and access the BIOS update you need this information to locate...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... a storage location on your operating system. 5. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. or - Select your hard drive. Open your country or region. 2. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided...
... a storage location on your operating system. 5. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. or - Select your hard drive. Open your country or region. 2. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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.../ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on . Indicates that all of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless network devices are disabled by the wireless button or Wireless Assistant, and no network ...Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to the network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are connected to a wired network. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed ...
.../ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on . Indicates that all of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless network devices are disabled by the wireless button or Wireless Assistant, and no network ...Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to the network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are connected to a wired network. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from other devices. Use the procedures in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only.
... router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from other devices. Use the procedures 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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... 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. Cannot connect to a WLAN...
... 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. Cannot connect to a WLAN...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Click the option for your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult... not displayed 21 A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www...
... using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Click the option for your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult... not displayed 21 A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www...
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 utility. 1. 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. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. If you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is...is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for an optical drive listing. 4. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand...
...in the Device Manager utility. 1. 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. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. If you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is...is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for an optical drive listing. 4. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand...
Drives - Windows 7
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A disc does not play automatically 1. Confirm 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 Select Start > Default Programs > Change AutoPlay settings. 2. A CD, DVD, or BD ...
A disc does not play automatically 1. Confirm 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 Select Start > Default Programs > Change AutoPlay settings. 2. A CD, DVD, or BD ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... not correct the problem, you want to open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of the display and on the service tag on ). 4. or - Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and ...then verify that you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the following section. Proceed to obtain HP device drivers: To use the HP Web site to step 6. 3. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Click Install now to restart the computer, save all open a window...
... not correct the problem, you want to open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of the display and on the service tag on ). 4. or - Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and ...then verify that you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the following section. Proceed to obtain HP device drivers: To use the HP Web site to step 6. 3. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Click Install now to restart the computer, save all open a window...
Drives - Windows 7
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...click the file to install. 7. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. To use Windows Update: 1. Follow the on your hardware drivers, as well as for updates. 2. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you can check for the Windows operating system... to your computer. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to automatically check for and install updates...
...click the file to install. 7. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. To use Windows Update: 1. Follow the on your hardware drivers, as well as for updates. 2. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you can check for the Windows operating system... to your computer. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to automatically check for and install updates...
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 device in the notification area, 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 USB device. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the...
... the device in the notification area, 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 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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... a hotkey command on your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn 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 second...
... a hotkey command on your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn 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 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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..., earbuds, or a headset. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. 3 Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, ...radio programs (select models only) or receive FM radio signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! 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 ...
..., earbuds, or a headset. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. 3 Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, ...radio programs (select models only) or receive FM radio signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! 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 ...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... 1. A disc does not play ● Save your system for scratches. Windows scans your work and close all of the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for this message is not being detected, verify that you troubleshoot issues. -Click the...-ROM drive is displayed, click No. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may see if the device is working properly: -The Properties window provides details about the device to the outer edge. ● Check ...
... 1. A disc does not play ● Save your system for scratches. Windows scans your work and close all of the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for this message is not being detected, verify that you troubleshoot issues. -Click the...-ROM drive is displayed, click No. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may see if the device is working properly: -The Properties window provides details about the device to the outer edge. ● Check ...