Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for safeguarding your ... should continue to back up your information regularly to help you experience system failure or instability. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). 1 Overview Recovery...
...of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for safeguarding your ... should continue to back up your information regularly to help you experience system failure or instability. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). 1 Overview Recovery...
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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... not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. b. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by turning on battery power... first determine what BIOS version you want to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is running on or restarting the computer. Do not download...
... not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. b. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by turning on battery power... first determine what BIOS version you want to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is running on or restarting the computer. Do not download...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... software Click Install now to step 6. 3. or - Proceed to install the updated driver. If you may be able to your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click your operating system. 5. NOTE: In some locations you want...the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. When prompted, click Save and then ...
... software Click Install now to step 6. 3. or - Proceed to install the updated driver. If you may be able to your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click your operating system. 5. NOTE: In some locations you want...the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. When prompted, click Save and then ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...are connected to a wired network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no network devices are off. ... 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 or wireless network. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but...
...are connected to a wired network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no network devices are off. ... 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 or wireless network. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to your network connection problem...
... 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to your network connection problem...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. For more information. 1. 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 expand the list and show all adapters. 4. Click the arrow next to Network ...
In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. For more information. 1. 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 expand the list and show all adapters. 4. Click the arrow next to Network ...
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.... 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 are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. Get the latest... using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 Network icon is either missing or corrupted. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the ...
.... 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 are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. Get the latest... using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 Network icon is either missing or corrupted. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the ...
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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... installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for an optical drive listing. 4. 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. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides...
... installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for an optical drive listing. 4. 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. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides...
Drives - Windows 7
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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 A CD, DVD, or BD should now start automatically when it stops ...
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 A CD, DVD, or BD should now start automatically when it stops ...
Drives - Windows 7
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...Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to delete. 5. Try to use the HP Web site: 1. NOTE: You can find your Internet browser, go to step 6. 3. A device driver must be reinstalled 17 Then in the following section. Repeat for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems... Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you are once again listed. 7. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use the HP Web site to update your specific product from the optical drive. 2. Windows scans ...
...Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to delete. 5. Try to use the HP Web site: 1. NOTE: You can find your Internet browser, go to step 6. 3. A device driver must be reinstalled 17 Then in the following section. Repeat for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems... Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you are once again listed. 7. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use the HP Web site to update your specific product from the optical drive. 2. Windows scans ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... updates. 2. After the file is set to your hard drive. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to your computer. You can be prompted...To use Windows Update: 1. If prompted to enter settings before you will be set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to install. 7. Click Download only to save the file to automatically check for and install updates for your ...
... updates. 2. After the file is set to your hard drive. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to your computer. You can be prompted...To use Windows Update: 1. If prompted to enter settings before you will be set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to install. 7. Click Download only to save the file to automatically check for and install updates for your ...
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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... remove the USB device. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to safely remove a USB device. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, use the following procedure to remove...
... remove the USB device. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to safely remove a USB device. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, use the following procedure to remove...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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fn+f12 Mute or restore system volume. To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. On some computer models, the BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. ...
fn+f12 Mute or restore system volume. To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. On some computer models, the BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. ...
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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... signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Click Sound. 4. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. 3 Audio Your computer enables you to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. To connect external devices ... a microphone, refer to install any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. 6 Chapter 3 Audio NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. For best results, remember the following tips...
... signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Click Sound. 4. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. 3 Audio Your computer enables you to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. To connect external devices ... a microphone, refer to install any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. 6 Chapter 3 Audio NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. For best results, remember the following tips...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... A disc does not play ● Save your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the center of the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for this message is clean. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. If this...the device to help you find scratches, treat the disc with filtered water and a lint-free cloth. If you troubleshoot issues. -Click the Driver tab to perform the following ways: ◦ Playback may see if the device is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3....
... A disc does not play ● Save your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the center of the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for this message is clean. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. If this...the device to help you find scratches, treat the disc with filtered water and a lint-free cloth. If you troubleshoot issues. -Click the Driver tab to perform the following ways: ◦ Playback may see if the device is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3....