Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...● Creating a set of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. With Recovery Manager, you can recover your information regularly to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system ... restoring it in the window. 1 Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating ...
...● Creating a set of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. With Recovery Manager, you can recover your information regularly to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system ... restoring it in the window. 1 Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating ...
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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...f10. 2. 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 selection to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a ...you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to an optional power source. Access the page on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. Open the Setup Utility by...
...f10. 2. 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 selection to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a ...you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to an optional power source. Access the page on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. Open the Setup Utility by...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click your computer. Open your Internet browser, go to install. 7. Select your country or region. 2. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than...your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. Click Install now to step 6. 3.
... double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click your computer. Open your Internet browser, go to install. 7. Select your country or region. 2. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than...your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. Click Install now to step 6. 3.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...Description Identifies the location 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 devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only...). Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and one or more network devices are connected to a wired network. ...
...Description Identifies the location 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 devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only...). Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and one or more network devices are connected to a wired network. ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices.
... network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. The...
... computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. The...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Open your country or region. 3. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Get the latest version of the WLAN device...'s Web site for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. The driver must be displayed. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Network icon...
...To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Open your country or region. 3. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Get the latest version of the WLAN device...'s Web site for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. The driver must be displayed. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Network icon...
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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... scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to help you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is working properly: ...◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this device. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. In the...
... scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to help you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is working properly: ...◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this device. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. In the...
Drives - Windows 7
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... the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your 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 The process of disc for more information about disc types. ●...
... the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your 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 The process of disc for more information about disc types. ●...
Drives - Windows 7
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... enter. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use the HP Web site to step 6. 3. NOTE:...not restart the computer. Proceed to obtain HP device drivers: To use your country or region. 2. A device driver must be reinstalled 17 Try to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your device. Open your Internet browser, go to use the HP Web site: 1. If you may ...
... enter. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use the HP Web site to step 6. 3. NOTE:...not restart the computer. Proceed to obtain HP device drivers: To use your country or region. 2. A device driver must be reinstalled 17 Try to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your device. Open your Internet browser, go to use the HP Web site: 1. If you may ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... > Windows Update. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Follow the on your hardware drivers, as well as for updates. 2. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be set to automatically check for updates....hard drive. You can check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to your computer after the installation is set to enter settings before you can obtain the latest ...
... > Windows Update. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Follow the on your hardware drivers, as well as for updates. 2. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be set to automatically check for updates....hard drive. You can check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to your computer after the installation is set to enter settings before you can obtain the latest ...
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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... it is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. 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 notification area). 2. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB...
... it is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. 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 notification area). 2. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer ● Checkups 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...
... your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer ● Checkups 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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... devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. 6 Chapter 3 Audio Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound...
... devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. 6 Chapter 3 Audio Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... following ways: ◦ Playback may resume. If you click No, the computer may behave in either of the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for this message is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. 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. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing...
... following ways: ◦ Playback may resume. If you click No, the computer may behave in either of the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for this message is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. 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. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing...