Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... window. 1 To check for computers that you experience system failure or instability. System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you to... setup. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature).
... window. 1 To check for computers that you experience system failure or instability. System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you to... setup. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature).
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 download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the computer, you are already in Windows) or by turning on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Identify the BIOS update ...that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by unplugging the power cord from...
...not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the computer, you are already in Windows) or by turning on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Identify the BIOS update ...that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by unplugging the power cord from...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to download the driver and install it later. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Select your specific product from 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 on your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, ...
... SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to download the driver and install it later. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Select your specific product from 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 on your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... a wired network. Indicates that one or more network devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, one or more network devices are connected to a wireless network, and one or more of...
... a wired network. Indicates that one or more network devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, one or more network devices are connected to a wireless network, and one or more of...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to your network connection problem, be sure 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 5 ...
Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to your network connection problem, be sure 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 5 ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. 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. Select Start > Control Panel...
... include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. 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. Select Start > Control Panel...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select your computer, follow... the on-screen instructions. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your country or region...
...WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select your computer, follow... the on-screen instructions. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your country or region...
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 the computer. 2. To disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the...
...-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 the computer. 2. To disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the...
Drives - Windows 7
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...is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the section "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Right-click the optical device listing to perform... from the optical drive. 2. 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. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to update...
...is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the section "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Right-click the optical device listing to perform... from the optical drive. 2. 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. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to update...
Drives - Windows 7
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..., save all other drivers you want to ...-burning device driver located in ...driver must be reinstalled 1. When prompted, confirm that the drivers... are using the procedures in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use DVD Play to update your drivers using the right kind of driver... you are once again listed. 7. DVD Play is also available from the optical drive. 2. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers...drivers...drivers does not correct the problem, you want to uninstall and ...
..., save all other drivers you want to ...-burning device driver located in ...driver must be reinstalled 1. When prompted, confirm that the drivers... are using the procedures in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use DVD Play to update your drivers using the right kind of driver... you are once again listed. 7. DVD Play is also available from the optical drive. 2. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers...drivers...drivers does not correct the problem, you want to uninstall and ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. or - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to your country or region. 2. To do so, restart your specific product from the models ...the file was stored, and double-click the file to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click Install now to step 6. 3. When prompted, click...
... enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. or - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to your country or region. 2. To do so, restart your specific product from the models ...the file was stored, and double-click the file to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click Install now to step 6. 3. When prompted, click...
Drives - Windows 7
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...with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti 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 hard 11... disc playing 6 removing 10 optical drive 2, 11 R region 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...
...with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti 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 hard 11... disc playing 6 removing 10 optical drive 2, 11 R region 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...
External Devices - Windows 7
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...: To prevent damage to a USB connector, use the following procedure to remove the device. 3. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to safely remove a USB device. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. NOTE: To display the Safely Remove...
...: To prevent damage to a USB connector, use the following procedure to remove the device. 3. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to safely remove a USB device. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. NOTE: To display the Safely Remove...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... ● Microsoft® Certificate of the warranty period for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). This number provides specific information about the computer. This is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. This number describes the duration of...and the approval markings of some of the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for use . If your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). This certificate is the product name affixed to update or troubleshoot the operating system. An optional...
... ● Microsoft® Certificate of the warranty period for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). This number provides specific information about the computer. This is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. This number describes the duration of...and the approval markings of some of the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for use . If your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). This certificate is the product name affixed to update or troubleshoot the operating system. An optional...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... in decimal format. fn+plus key (on the integrated numeric keypad) To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the integrated numeric keypad) Increase system sound. Opening Help and Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to support specialists 4 Chapter...
... in decimal format. fn+plus key (on the integrated numeric keypad) To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the integrated numeric keypad) Increase system sound. Opening Help and Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to support specialists 4 Chapter...
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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... your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. 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...remember the following tips: ● Be sure that use the device. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Save the file to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak ...
... your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. 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...remember the following tips: ● Be sure that use the device. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Save the file to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak ...