Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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1 Overview Recovery after software setup. HP recommends that do not have a partition. As you add new software and data files, you should continue to back up your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to factory settings in the window. 1 With Recovery Manager, you create. Use these discs to protect your operating system and software. Recovery discs are...
1 Overview Recovery after software setup. HP recommends that do not have a partition. As you add new software and data files, you should continue to back up your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to factory settings in the window. 1 With Recovery Manager, you create. Use these discs to protect your operating system and software. Recovery discs are...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. If your computer is stored on the HP Web site. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer may be available on the system ROM. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control...
... or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. If your computer is stored on the HP Web site. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer may be available on the system ROM. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... menu. When the Main menu is displayed. 3. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is later than those currently installed on your hard drive. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for your selection to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for Startup Menu" message is displayed...
... menu. When the Main menu is displayed. 3. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is later than those currently installed on your hard drive. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for your selection to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for Startup Menu" message is displayed...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to your hard drive. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. Click your specific product from the models listed. 4. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided...
... http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to your hard drive. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. Click your specific product from the models listed. 4. 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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... add wireless networking capability to use. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● 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 failed. ● Wireless device encountered...
... add wireless networking capability to use. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● 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 failed. ● Wireless device encountered...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer does not have a problem connecting to the Web...
... tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer does not have a problem connecting to the Web...
Drives - Windows 7
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... hard drive at any time. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of fragmented files, it may want to set Disk Defragmenter to run on a monthly schedule, but you start it, it to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to run more efficiently. Using Disk Defragmenter 9 After you can safely delete to free...
... hard drive at any time. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of fragmented files, it may want to set Disk Defragmenter to run on a monthly schedule, but you start it, it to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to run more efficiently. Using Disk Defragmenter 9 After you can safely delete to free...
Drives - Windows 7
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Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer (1). 10 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive Unplug the power cord from the computer (2). 9. Lift the hard drive cover away from the AC outlet. 5. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Turn the computer upside down on by pressing the power button. Remove the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer. 4. Remove the battery from the hard drive bay. To remove the hard drive: 1. Shut down the...
Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer (1). 10 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive Unplug the power cord from the computer (2). 9. Lift the hard drive cover away from the AC outlet. 5. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Turn the computer upside down on by pressing the power button. Remove the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer. 4. Remove the battery from the hard drive bay. To remove the hard drive: 1. Shut down the...
Drives - Windows 7
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... to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Windows scans your specific product from the optical drive. 2. A device driver must be reinstalled To reinstall a device driver, follow the instructions provided. or - In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to delete. 5. Remove any other drivers you may need to uninstall and reinstall (for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on bottom of driver you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number...
... to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Windows scans your specific product from the optical drive. 2. A device driver must be reinstalled To reinstall a device driver, follow the instructions provided. or - In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to delete. 5. Remove any other drivers you may need to uninstall and reinstall (for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on bottom of driver you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number...
Drives - Windows 7
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... your hard drive. If prompted 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 install. 7. You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Download only to save the file to enter settings before you will be set to do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation...
... your hard drive. If prompted 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 install. 7. You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Download only to save the file to enter settings before you will be set to do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation...
Drives - Windows 7
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... 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 changing region setting 6 copying 7 drive 2 playing 5 removing 8 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 hard drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 O optical disc Blu-ray 5 removing 8 using 3, 4 optical drive identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk...
... 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 changing region setting 6 copying 7 drive 2 playing 5 removing 8 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 hard drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 O optical disc Blu-ray 5 removing 8 using 3, 4 optical drive identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... AC adapter light (3) External monitor port (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) HDMI port (select models only) (6) USB port (7) Digital Media Slot (select models only) (8) Digital Media Slot light (select models only) Description Connects an AC adapter. ● On: The computer is connected to external power. ● Off: The computer is in use. 8 Chapter 2 Components Connects a network cable. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a highdefinition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick...
... AC adapter light (3) External monitor port (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) HDMI port (select models only) (6) USB port (7) Digital Media Slot (select models only) (8) Digital Media Slot light (select models only) Description Connects an AC adapter. ● On: The computer is connected to external power. ● Off: The computer is in use. 8 Chapter 2 Components Connects a network cable. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a highdefinition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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...Start > Devices and Printers. To view and change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. 1 Using the pointing devices Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (4) Right TouchPad button* Functions...
...Start > Devices and Printers. To view and change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. 1 Using the pointing devices Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (4) Right TouchPad button* Functions...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... the HDMI cable into the HDMI port on the computer to switch the image between the display devices connected to the HDMI port: 1. Connecting an HDMI device (select models only) The computer includes an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. Then configure the default audio playback device as follows: 1. NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separately), available from most electronics retailers. Connecting an HDMI device (select models only) 9 The computer can support...
... the HDMI cable into the HDMI port on the computer to switch the image between the display devices connected to the HDMI port: 1. Connecting an HDMI device (select models only) The computer includes an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. Then configure the default audio playback device as follows: 1. NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separately), available from most electronics retailers. Connecting an HDMI device (select models only) 9 The computer can support...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Proceed to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be set to your hard drive. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Click Install now to step 6. 3. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using the procedures in the product box, and then press enter...
... open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Proceed to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be set to your hard drive. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Click Install now to step 6. 3. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using the procedures in the product box, and then press enter...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... the display. ● Click Start, click the arrow next to the Shut down button, and then click Sleep. Using power-saving states 1 CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to a disc or an external media card. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or...
... the display. ● Click Start, click the arrow next to the Shut down button, and then click Sleep. Using power-saving states 1 CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to a disc or an external media card. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... a month. The battery light on . 3. Click the battery meter icon in use, but it charges faster when the computer is heavily used, it after the calibration. 8. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Click Save changes. 14 Chapter 2 Using battery power Insert the battery into external power. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Change the Turn off . Click Change advanced power settings. 6. Step 1: Fully charge the battery WARNING! or - Click...
... a month. The battery light on . 3. Click the battery meter icon in use, but it charges faster when the computer is heavily used, it after the calibration. 8. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Click Save changes. 14 Chapter 2 Using battery power Insert the battery into external power. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Change the Turn off . Click Change advanced power settings. 6. Step 1: Fully charge the battery WARNING! or - Click...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... the discharge procedure. ● If you use the computer while the battery is off. 2. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Step 3: Discharge the battery The computer must remain on while the battery is discharged, the battery light turns off and the computer shuts down. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Click Change advanced power settings. 5. Calibrating a battery 15 Unplug the computer from the...
... the discharge procedure. ● If you use the computer while the battery is off. 2. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Step 3: Discharge the battery The computer must remain on while the battery is discharged, the battery light turns off and the computer shuts down. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Click Change advanced power settings. 5. Calibrating a battery 15 Unplug the computer from the...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to use the Windows Shut down the computer with the power button, the recommended procedure is possible. 1. If the computer is unresponsive and you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside...
... are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to use the Windows Shut down the computer with the power button, the recommended procedure is possible. 1. If the computer is unresponsive and you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to SATA AHCI mode Using Sysprep with Serial ATA hard disk drives. To download the latest version of the Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Installing SATA drivers SATA Native Mode is a storage interface technology that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. The latest device driver versions...
... Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to SATA AHCI mode Using Sysprep with Serial ATA hard disk drives. To download the latest version of the Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Installing SATA drivers SATA Native Mode is a storage interface technology that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. The latest device driver versions...