Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...it in the window. 1 Recovery discs have a partition. NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new software and data... system feature). Use these discs to recover your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your full factory image if you create.
...it in the window. 1 Recovery discs have a partition. NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new software and data... system feature). Use these discs to recover your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your full factory image if you create.
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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...to the hard drive. 2 Updating software You may need to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Open the Setup Utility by turning on the HP Web site that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the date, name, or other system information is connected to know the version of... 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. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you currently ...
...to the hard drive. 2 Updating software You may need to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Open the Setup Utility by turning on the HP Web site that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the date, name, or other system information is connected to know the version of... 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. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you currently ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...later. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click Install now to step 6. 3. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your country or region. 2. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard... drive. Open your Internet browser, go to your computer. or - Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided....
...later. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click Install now to step 6. 3. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your country or region. 2. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard... drive. Open your Internet browser, go to your computer. or - 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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... Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired or wireless network. Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are on. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, one or more network devices are connected to a ...to the network. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to a wired network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices ...
... Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired or wireless network. Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are on. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, one or more network devices are connected to a ...to the network. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to a wired network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices ...
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. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to use. 18 Chapter...
...: ● 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 use. 18 Chapter...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... list and show all adapters. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. You may include the...
... list and show all adapters. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. You may include the...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...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. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. If the WLAN device you are using was ... the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. ...
...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. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. If the WLAN device you are using was ... the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. ...
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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... 3. Look for hardware changes. 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. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from... optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to show all of the installed drives. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand ...
... 3. Look for hardware changes. 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. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from... optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to show all of the installed drives. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● 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 CD, DVD, or BD should now start automatically when it stops...
... closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● 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 CD, DVD, or BD should now start automatically when it stops...
Drives - Windows 7
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...-click the device listing and click Uninstall. 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 obtain HP device drivers: To use your specific product from the optical drive. 2. Proceed to install the updated...product box, and then press enter. Click the option for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on bottom of driver you want to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: 1. Then ...
...-click the device listing and click Uninstall. 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 obtain HP device drivers: To use your specific product from the optical drive. 2. Proceed to install the updated...product box, and then press enter. Click the option for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on bottom of driver you want to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: 1. Then ...
Drives - Windows 7
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...the file to your computer after the installation 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 install. 7. You can be prompted to enter settings before you can check ..., click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be set to automatically check for the Windows...
...the file to your computer after the installation 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 install. 7. You can be prompted to enter settings before you can check ..., click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be set to automatically check for the Windows...
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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... cable for the device to the USB port. Remove the device. 2 Using a USB device 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...
... cable for the device to the USB port. Remove the device. 2 Using a USB device 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
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...+f9 Stop an audio CD or a DVD. fn++ Decrease system volume. 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...
...+f9 Stop an audio CD or a DVD. fn++ Decrease system volume. 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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NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the correct jack on ... to install any sound event, such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device.
NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the correct jack on ... to install any sound event, such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device.
Multimedia - Windows 7
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...the outer edge. ● Check the disc for hardware changes. Windows scans your work and close all of the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for scratches. If this device. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Do not initiate...listing to show all open programs before playing a CD or a DVD. ● Log off the Internet before playing the disc. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see a warning message asking if you want to continue. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. If ...
...the outer edge. ● Check the disc for hardware changes. Windows scans your work and close all of the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for scratches. If this device. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Do not initiate...listing to show all open programs before playing a CD or a DVD. ● Log off the Internet before playing the disc. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see a warning message asking if you want to continue. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. If ...