Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... 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 settings in case of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your information and restoring it in the window. 1 Recovery discs are designed to protect your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models...
... 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 settings in case of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your information and restoring it in the window. 1 Recovery discs are designed to protect your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Prepare for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the system ROM. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to Windows Help for more information. 2. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides...
... permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Prepare for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the system ROM. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to Windows Help for more information. 2. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...+esc (if you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is connected to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not shut down the computer or...
...+esc (if you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is connected to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not shut down the computer or...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... device. 4 Updating software NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to your computer. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. Proceed to install...
... device. 4 Updating software NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to your computer. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. Proceed to install...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... add wireless networking capability to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. 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 the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. 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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... Network adapters to a WLAN 19 Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support...
... Network adapters to a WLAN 19 Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support...
Drives - Windows 7
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... as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Click Defragment disk. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for your computer. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to run more information. Using Disk Defragmenter 9 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can defragment your hard drive...
... as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Click Defragment disk. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for your computer. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to run more information. Using Disk Defragmenter 9 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can defragment your hard drive...
Drives - Windows 7
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... Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer (1). 10 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive...
... Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer (1). 10 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive...
Drives - Windows 7
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.... Repeat for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use the HP Web site to delete. 5. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the product box, and then press enter. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. When the list of the display and on the service tag on ). 4. Click the option for any discs from the models listed. 4. A device driver must be reinstalled...
.... Repeat for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use the HP Web site to delete. 5. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the product box, and then press enter. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. When the list of the display and on the service tag on ). 4. Click the option for any discs from the models listed. 4. A device driver must be reinstalled...
Drives - Windows 7
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... previously set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to enter settings before you can be set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to your computer. To use Windows Update: 1. Follow the on your hard drive. You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers...
... previously set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to enter settings before you can be set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to your computer. To use Windows Update: 1. Follow the on your hard drive. You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers...
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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... Connect optional USB device. Connects a network cable. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) ● xD-Picture Card (XD) Type H ● xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M On: The Digital Media Slot is not connected to external power. ● Off: The computer is in use. 8 Chapter 2 Components Left-side components Component (1) Power connector (2) AC adapter light (3) External monitor port (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) HDMI...
... Connect optional USB device. Connects a network cable. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) ● xD-Picture Card (XD) Type H ● xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M On: The Digital Media Slot is not connected to external power. ● Off: The computer is in use. 8 Chapter 2 Components Left-side components Component (1) Power connector (2) AC adapter light (3) External monitor port (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) HDMI...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... 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 like the right button on an external mouse. (5) TouchPad vertical scroll zone Scrolls up or down. (6) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. *This table describes factory settings. To view and change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize...
... 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 like the right button on an external mouse. (5) TouchPad vertical scroll zone Scrolls up or down. (6) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. *This table describes factory settings. To view and change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... video device, such as follows: 1. NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separately), available from most electronics retailers. Press fn+f4 on your computer. Click Set Default, and then click OK. Then configure the default audio playback device as a high-definition TV, to 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...
... video device, such as follows: 1. NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separately), available from most electronics retailers. Press fn+f4 on your computer. Click Set Default, and then click OK. Then configure the default audio playback device as a high-definition TV, to 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...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... problem, you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number (do so, restart your drivers using Windows Update. Open your country or region. 2. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This feature can check for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update...
... problem, you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number (do so, restart your drivers using Windows Update. Open your country or region. 2. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This feature can check for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... exit Sleep in Hibernation. 1 Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to initiate Sleep after 15 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 30 minutes of inactivity when running on external power. If the computer is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. Using power-saving...
... exit Sleep in Hibernation. 1 Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to initiate Sleep after 15 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 30 minutes of inactivity when running on external power. If the computer is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. Using power-saving...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... 2 Using battery power Insert the battery into external power. Connect the computer to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into the computer. 2. The battery light on . 3. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Click Change advanced power settings. 6. It is fully charged. Change the On battery setting to Hibernate after. 7. Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under Hibernate after so that you can reset it should not need to...
... 2 Using battery power Insert the battery into external power. Connect the computer to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into the computer. 2. The battery light on . 3. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Click Change advanced power settings. 6. It is fully charged. Change the On battery setting to Hibernate after. 7. Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under Hibernate after so that you can reset it should not need to...
Power Management - Windows 7
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...; Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is idle. ◦ System-initiated Hibernation will not turn off . 2. You can discharge whether or not you are using the computer, but the battery will discharge faster while you recorded for On battery. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Reenter the setting that you are using it on battery power until the battery...
...; Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is idle. ◦ System-initiated Hibernation will not turn off . 2. You can discharge whether or not you are using the computer, but the battery will discharge faster while you recorded for On battery. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Reenter the setting that you are using it on battery power until the battery...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... external power and remove the battery. 20 Chapter 4 Shutting down command. To shut down . Click Start. 3. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Click Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. The Shut down . If the computer is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to use the Windows...
... external power and remove the battery. 20 Chapter 4 Shutting down command. To shut down . Click Start. 3. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Click Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. The Shut down . If the computer is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to use the Windows...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... Storage Manager driver for adding SATA drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to SATA AHCI mode Using Sysprep with SATA in AHCI or NATIVE mode Adding SATA drivers using WinPE can be located at the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. Procedures for notebook PC models...
... Storage Manager driver for adding SATA drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to SATA AHCI mode Using Sysprep with SATA in AHCI or NATIVE mode Adding SATA drivers using WinPE can be located at the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. Procedures for notebook PC models...
