Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...a set of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can recover your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to factory settings in the window. 1 This feature helps you create. Recovery discs have been included...works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to recover your most current backup. If the partition ...
...a set of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can recover your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to factory settings in the window. 1 This feature helps you create. Recovery discs have been included...works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to recover your most current backup. If the partition ...
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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...At the download area, follow these steps: a. b. Follow the instructions on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by turning on the screen to ...download your selection to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on the computer, you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. BIOS version information (...
...At the download area, follow these steps: a. b. Follow the instructions on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by turning on the screen to ...download your selection to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on the computer, you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. BIOS version information (...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... 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. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. When the list of... download the driver and install it later. If you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file 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 computer. Open your...
... 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. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. When the list of... download the driver and install it later. If you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file 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 computer. Open your...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all of your network drivers are installed, one or more 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 the network. Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and one or more of ...
...or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all of your network drivers are installed, one or more 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 the network. Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and one or more of ...
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. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
...: ● 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. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... Network adapters to a WLAN 19 Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. 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 Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the...
... Network adapters to a WLAN 19 Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. 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 Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... follow the on-screen instructions. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software.... Select your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Open your...
... follow the on-screen instructions. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software.... Select your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Open your...
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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... DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to update, disable, or ...show all of the installed drives. 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. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to...
... DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to update, disable, or ...show all of the installed drives. 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. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to...
Drives - Windows 7
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...; Be sure that the disc is inserted into the optical drive. See your user guides 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
...; Be sure that the disc is inserted into the optical drive. See your user guides 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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...Windows scans your country or region. 2. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to use the HP Web site: 1. A device driver must be reinstalled To reinstall a device driver, follow the instructions provided. NOTE: If you want to open files,...enter. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use the HP Web site to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. or - Open your Internet browser, go to obtain HP device drivers: To use your specific...
...Windows scans your country or region. 2. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to use the HP Web site: 1. A device driver must be reinstalled To reinstall a device driver, follow the instructions provided. NOTE: If you want to open files,...enter. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use the HP Web site to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. or - Open your Internet browser, go to obtain HP device drivers: To use your specific...
Drives - Windows 7
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...the operation of the device. NOTE: If you 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 your hard drive. Click Start > All Programs >... storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting You can check for updates. 2. Click Download only to save the file to your hardware drivers, as well as for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Check for updates. 3.
...the operation of the device. NOTE: If you 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 your hard drive. Click Start > All Programs >... storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting You can check for updates. 2. Click Download only to save the file to your hardware drivers, as well as for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Check for updates. 3.
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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... remove a USB device: 1. NOTE: You are prompted that it is displayed in the list. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to safely remove a USB device.
... remove a USB device: 1. NOTE: You are prompted that it is displayed in the list. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to safely remove a USB device.
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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...; Information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. 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...
...; Information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. 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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... presentations using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. 6 Chapter 3 Audio Click Sound.... 4. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. 3 Audio Your...
... presentations using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. 6 Chapter 3 Audio Click Sound.... 4. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. 3 Audio Your...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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...window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. -Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the center of the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for scratches. If this... Internet before playing the disc. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may resume. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to see...
...window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. -Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the center of the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for scratches. If this... Internet before playing the disc. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may resume. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to see...