Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...current backup. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to factory settings in... the window. 1 If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your most current backup. NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for the presence of recovery discs...
...current backup. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to factory settings in... the window. 1 If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your most current backup. NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for the presence of recovery discs...
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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... the Main menu. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2.
... the Main menu. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2.
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... Download only to save the file to step 6. 3. Click Install now to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Select your hard drive. Updating programs and...where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver. To do so, restart your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location...
... Download only to save the file to step 6. 3. Click Install now to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Select your hard drive. Updating programs and...where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver. To do so, restart your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) 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). HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select ...
...Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) 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). HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select ...
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.
... 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.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... Windows settings. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to a WLAN 19 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 the Web site links provided in Help and Support. You may include the...
... Windows settings. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to a WLAN 19 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 the Web site links provided in Help and Support. You may include the...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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Network icon is either missing or corrupted. The driver must be displayed. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. Click the option for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, ...in the search box. 4. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and...
Network icon is either missing or corrupted. The driver must be displayed. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. Click the option for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, ...in the search box. 4. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and...
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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...changes. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Windows scans your system for this device. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting The computer...the device is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Right-click the optical device listing to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for an optical drive listing. 4. If you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is ...
...changes. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Windows scans your system for this device. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting The computer...the device is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Right-click the optical device listing to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for an optical drive listing. 4. If you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... 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 Select Start > Default Programs > Change AutoPlay settings. 2.
... 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 Select Start > Default Programs > Change AutoPlay settings. 2.
Drives - Windows 7
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...the procedures in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: 1. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the optical drive. 2. Open your Internet browser, go to delete... side of the display and on the service tag on ). 4. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Click Install now to obtain HP device drivers: To use the HP Web site: 1. A device driver must be reinstalled 17 Then in the product box, and then press enter. When the list of...
...the procedures in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: 1. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the optical drive. 2. Open your Internet browser, go to delete... side of the display and on the service tag on ). 4. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Click Install now to obtain HP device drivers: To use the HP Web site: 1. A device driver must be reinstalled 17 Then in the product box, and then press enter. When the list of...
Drives - Windows 7
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...installation is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. You can check for updates. 3. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is set to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. This feature ...can be prompted to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. To use Windows Update: 1. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. ...
...installation is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. You can check for updates. 3. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is set to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. This feature ...can be prompted to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. To use Windows Update: 1. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. ...
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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... the device in the notification area, at the far right of the notification area). 2. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the USB device. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of the taskbar. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB...
... the device in the notification area, at the far right of the notification area). 2. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the USB device. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of the taskbar. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... tools: ● Information about your computer, such as the BIOS date. 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...
... tools: ● Information about your computer, such as the BIOS date. 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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... > Control Panel. 2. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. 6 Chapter 3 Audio 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...putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Click Sound. 4. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To reduce the risk of audio features: ● Play music using your computer, follow these steps: 1. 3 Audio...
... > Control Panel. 2. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. 6 Chapter 3 Audio 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...putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Click Sound. 4. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To reduce the risk of audio features: ● Play music using your computer, follow these steps: 1. 3 Audio...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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...being detected, verify that the disc is clean. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Wipe from the optical drive. 2. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to continue. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list ...a DVD. ● Log off the Internet before playing the disc. Windows scans your work and close all of the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for scratches. If necessary, clean the disc with an optical disc repair kit available at many ...
...being detected, verify that the disc is clean. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Wipe from the optical drive. 2. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to continue. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list ...a DVD. ● Log off the Internet before playing the disc. Windows scans your work and close all of the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for scratches. If necessary, clean the disc with an optical disc repair kit available at many ...