Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...as your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. As you add new software and data files, you create. Tools ... settings in the window. 1 Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you should continue to back up your information regularly to start up (boot) your most current backup. NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full...
...as your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. As you add new software and data files, you create. Tools ... settings in the window. 1 Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you should continue to back up your information regularly to start up (boot) your most current backup. NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full...
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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While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update... name, or other system information is connected to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the ...the computer. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility.
While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update... name, or other system information is connected to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the ...the computer. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility.
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Click Install now to step 6. 3. or - Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Proceed to install the updated driver...your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. If prompted to ...
...hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Click Install now to step 6. 3. or - Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Proceed to install the updated driver...your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. If prompted to ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... wireless buttons on . HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. Network (connected) Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless ...a wired or wireless network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no network devices are connected to a wired network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select...
... wireless buttons on . HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. Network (connected) Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless ...a wired or wireless network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no network devices are connected to a wired network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... click Device Manager. 3. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting ... links provided in Help and Support. 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. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. For more information. 1.
... click Device Manager. 3. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting ... links provided in Help and Support. 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. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. For more information. 1.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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..., consult the manufacturer's Web site for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are...or corrupted. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software...
..., consult the manufacturer's Web site for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are...or corrupted. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software...
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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...; Uninstall ● Scan for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Windows scans your system for hardware changes. Right-click the optical device listing to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for an optical drive listing. 4. Look for this device. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Then in ... 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 show all of the installed...
...; Uninstall ● Scan for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Windows scans your system for hardware changes. Right-click the optical device listing to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for an optical drive listing. 4. Look for this device. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Then in ... 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 show all of the installed...
Drives - Windows 7
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...these steps: 1. Proceed to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. When the list of driver you want to obtain HP device drivers: To use your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, .... - In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use the HP Web site to uninstall and reinstall (for anything requiring drivers. If you want a specific ...
...these steps: 1. Proceed to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. When the list of driver you want to obtain HP device drivers: To use your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, .... - In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use the HP Web site to uninstall and reinstall (for anything requiring drivers. If you want a specific ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. To use Windows Update: 1. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Follow the on your hardware drivers, as well as for updates. 2. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double...
... after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. To use Windows Update: 1. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Follow the on your hardware drivers, as well as for updates. 2. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double...
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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... number. fn+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 the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn... computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to support specialists Opening the Print Options window (fn+f2) Press fn+f2 to use a hotkey command on your computer, such as the BIOS date. fn+- fn++ Decrease system ...
... number. fn+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 the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn... computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to support specialists Opening the Print Options window (fn+f2) Press fn+f2 to use a hotkey command on your computer, such as the BIOS date. fn+- fn++ Decrease system ...
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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...programs (select models only) or receive FM radio signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! 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 Click...is securely connected to the correct jack on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To reduce the risk of audio features: ● Play music using your computer speakers and/or connected external...
...programs (select models only) or receive FM radio signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! 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 Click...is securely connected to the correct jack on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To reduce the risk of audio features: ● Play music using your computer speakers and/or connected external...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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...that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the disc is working properly: -The Properties window provides details about the device to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. Then in the Device Manager utility.... 1. 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 clean. If you find scratches, treat the disc with filtered water and a ...
...that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the disc is working properly: -The Properties window provides details about the device to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. Then in the Device Manager utility.... 1. 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 clean. If you find scratches, treat the disc with filtered water and a ...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... drive before completion ● Be sure that you want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of disc for your system for installed hardware and installs default... drivers for any devices requiring drivers. NOTE: If you want to restart the computer, save the information on ). 4. When prompted, confirm that all...
... drive before completion ● Be sure that you want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of disc for your system for installed hardware and installs default... drivers for any devices requiring drivers. NOTE: If you want to restart the computer, save the information on ). 4. When prompted, confirm that all...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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...to save the file to do not put sp in front of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted to your drivers using Windows Update. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Follow the on your computer after the installation is downloaded,...for Updates. 3. NOTE: If you may need to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Proceed to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - When the list of the number...
...to save the file to do not put sp in front of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted to your drivers using Windows Update. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Follow the on your computer after the installation is downloaded,...for Updates. 3. NOTE: If you may need to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Proceed to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - When the list of the number...
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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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, Diagnosing and Recovering...Hard Drive & Solid State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI 5 HP 3D Drive Guard ...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...
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, Diagnosing and Recovering...Hard Drive & Solid State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI 5 HP 3D Drive Guard ...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...