Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for safeguarding your most current backup. To check for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you... to reverse undesirable 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 ...
...NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for safeguarding your most current backup. To check for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you... to reverse undesirable 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 ...
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 use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an ... or restarting the computer. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. b. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to...
To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an ... or restarting the computer. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. b. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... hard drive. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. After the file is displayed, click an... updated driver to install. 7. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click Install now to step 6. 3. When the list of the device...
... hard drive. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. After the file is displayed, click an... updated driver to install. 7. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click Install now to step 6. 3. When the list of the device...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... network. Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but 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, all network devices or all of the wireless devices are off. Also ...
... network. Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but 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, all network devices or all of the wireless devices are off. Also ...
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 the computer by...
...: ● 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 the computer by...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... your computer. Cannot connect to expand the list and show all adapters. 4. 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. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to a WLAN 19 For more information...
... your computer. Cannot connect to expand the list and show all adapters. 4. 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. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to a WLAN 19 For more information...
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 the latest software. Select your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the... search box. 4. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number ...
...the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. Select your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the... search box. 4. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 19 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 19 A device driver must be reinstalled ...19 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 20 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 20 iii
... of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 19 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 19 A device driver must be reinstalled ...19 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 20 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 20 iii
Drives - Windows 7
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...-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to a USB port on the computer. A USB drive can be sure that the AC power cord...
...-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to a USB port on the computer. A USB drive can be sure that the AC power cord...
Drives - Windows 7
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... In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for an optical drive listing. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. The computer ...does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, the device driver software may be reinstalled." 4. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to help you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive...
... In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for an optical drive listing. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. The computer ...does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, the device driver software may be reinstalled." 4. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to help you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive...
Drives - Windows 7
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... computer and is inserted properly. ● Select a slower write speed and try again. ● If you are copying a disc, save all other drivers you want to play a DVD. Then in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use DVD Play to delete. 5. When prompted, confirm that ... are using the procedures in the toolbar. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Remove any other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that the disc is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select Start > Control Panel > System and ...
... computer and is inserted properly. ● Select a slower write speed and try again. ● If you are copying a disc, save all other drivers you want to play a DVD. Then in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use DVD Play to delete. 5. When prompted, confirm that ... are using the procedures in the toolbar. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Remove any other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that the disc is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select Start > Control Panel > System and ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... be able to your hard drive. NOTE: If you have not previously set to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Start > All Programs > Windows... To do so, restart your Internet browser, go to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. If you may be prompted to obtain HP device drivers: 1. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - When ...
... be able to your hard drive. NOTE: If you have not previously set to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Start > All Programs > Windows... To do so, restart your Internet browser, go to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. If you may be prompted to obtain HP device drivers: 1. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - When ...
Drives - Windows 7
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...codes, DVD 7 S software Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 T troubleshooting burning discs 19 device driver 19 disc play 18 HP device drivers 20 optical disc tray 16 optical drive detection 17 Windows drivers 20 Index 21 optical drive DVD burning 9, 19 changing region setting 7 copying 8 playing 6 removing... DL Drive 3 C CD burning 9, 19 copying 8 playing 6 removing 10 CD drive 2, 11 copyright warning 8 D device drivers HP drivers 20 Windows drivers 20 Disk Cleanup software 12 Disk Defragmenter software 12 disk performance 12 diskette drive 11 drives caring for 1 diskette 11 external 11 ...
...codes, DVD 7 S software Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 T troubleshooting burning discs 19 device driver 19 disc play 18 HP device drivers 20 optical disc tray 16 optical drive detection 17 Windows drivers 20 Index 21 optical drive DVD burning 9, 19 changing region setting 7 copying 8 playing 6 removing... DL Drive 3 C CD burning 9, 19 copying 8 playing 6 removing 10 CD drive 2, 11 copyright warning 8 D device drivers HP drivers 20 Windows drivers 20 Disk Cleanup software 12 Disk Defragmenter software 12 disk performance 12 diskette drive 11 drives caring for 1 diskette 11 external 11 ...
External Devices - Windows 7
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... Eject Media icon 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. Click the name of the taskbar. NOTE: You are prompted that it is displayed in the notification...
... Eject Media icon 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. Click the name of the taskbar. NOTE: You are prompted that it is displayed in the notification...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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...system problems or travel internationally with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides important information, including the following: ◦ Product name (1). If your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). Have this information available when you contact technical support. The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of... the devices have been approved for this computer. The modem approval label is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This is affixed to the front of the countries or regions in which the modem has been...
...system problems or travel internationally with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides important information, including the following: ◦ Product name (1). If your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). Have this information available when you contact technical support. The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of... the devices have been approved for this computer. The modem approval label is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This is affixed to the front of the countries or regions in which the modem has been...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... decimal format. Opening Help and Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to use a hotkey command on 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...
... decimal format. Opening Help and Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to use a hotkey command on 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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... of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 24 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 24 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 25 Obtaining the latest Windows device...
... of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 24 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 24 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 25 Obtaining the latest Windows device...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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...sound event, such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to your audio functions To check... to the information provided with the device. Checking your desktop. 3. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! To...
...sound event, such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to your audio functions To check... to the information provided with the device. Checking your desktop. 3. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! To...