Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
Page 5
...maintain a reasonably current backup. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory ...from recovery discs you should continue to back up your information regularly to recover 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). To check for safeguarding your ...
...maintain a reasonably current backup. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory ...from recovery discs you should continue to back up your information regularly to recover 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). To check for safeguarding your ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
Page 12
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
Page 3
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
Page 6
... corner of the screen, press f10. 2. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on your hard drive. When the Main menu is displayed. 3. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or...link for displaying BIOS information: 1. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you currently have...
... corner of the screen, press f10. 2. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on your hard drive. When the Main menu is displayed. 3. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or...link for displaying BIOS information: 1. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you currently have...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
Page 8
... to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. If you may be able to install the updated driver. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software To do so..., restart your operating system. 5. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a...
... to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. If you may be able to install the updated driver. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software To do so..., restart your operating system. 5. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
Page 6
...) Indicates that one or more network devices are connected to the 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, one or more network devices are connected to a wireless network..., and one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections...
...) Indicates that one or more network devices are connected to the 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, one or more network devices are connected to a wireless network..., and one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
Page 22
...: ● 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. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to the computer by...
...: ● 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. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to the computer by...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
Page 23
..., or 802.11. Refer to expand the list and show all adapters. 4. 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 a WLAN 19
..., or 802.11. Refer to expand the list and show all adapters. 4. 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 a WLAN 19
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
Page 25
...for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your country or region. 3. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. NOTE: ... may also be reinstalled. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the option for the latest software.
...for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your country or region. 3. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. NOTE: ... may also be reinstalled. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the option for the latest software.
Drives - Windows 7
Page 3
... 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
Page 18
...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. 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 Troubleshooting Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Remove...
...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. 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 Troubleshooting Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Remove...
Drives - Windows 7
Page 20
... user guides for more information about disc types. ● 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 A disc does not play automatically 1.
... user guides for more information about disc types. ● 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 A disc does not play automatically 1.
Drives - Windows 7
Page 21
...the Windows 7 operating system. 5. When the list of the display and on the service tag on ). 4. Then in the following section. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use the HP Web site: 1. or - Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to update your...problem, you may need to uninstall and reinstall (for any discs from the models listed. 4. Click Install now to obtain HP device drivers: To use the HP Web site to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - or - In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of the...
...the Windows 7 operating system. 5. When the list of the display and on the service tag on ). 4. Then in the following section. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use the HP Web site: 1. or - Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to update your...problem, you may need to uninstall and reinstall (for any discs from the models listed. 4. Click Install now to obtain HP device drivers: To use the HP Web site to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - or - In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of the...
Drives - Windows 7
Page 22
... Check for updates. 2. After the file is 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. Follow the on your computer after the installation is complete, and...for updates. 3. This feature can be prompted to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file ...
... Check for updates. 2. After the file is 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. Follow the on your computer after the installation is complete, and...for updates. 3. This feature can be prompted to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file ...
Drives - Windows 7
Page 23
...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
Page 6
... to the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to the USB port. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the device. 3. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of the taskbar. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject...
... to the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to the USB port. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the device. 3. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of the taskbar. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
Page 8
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 ...
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
Page 4
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
Page 10
... Events, select any sound event, such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to install any drivers required by the external device. 3 Audio Your computer enables you to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device...
... Events, select any sound event, such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to install any drivers required by the external device. 3 Audio Your computer enables you to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device...
Multimedia - Windows 7
Page 27
... before playing the disc. After you click No, the computer may behave in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to continue. A disc does not play ● Save your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from ...the center of the installed drives. 4. Then in either of the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for scratches. The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 Wipe from the optical ...
... before playing the disc. After you click No, the computer may behave in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to continue. A disc does not play ● Save your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from ...the center of the installed drives. 4. Then in either of the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for scratches. The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 Wipe from the optical ...