Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as 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). HP recommends that do not have a partition. As you add new software and data files...
...of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as 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). HP recommends that do not have a partition. As you add new software and data files...
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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... select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is running on your selection to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or... update while the computer is later than those currently installed on the screen to an optional power source. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. b.
... select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is running on your selection to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or... update while the computer is later than those currently installed on the screen to an optional power source. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. b.
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...the file to download the driver and install it later. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If... prompted to install. 7. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. 4 Updating software Click Install now to open a window ...
...the file to download the driver and install it later. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If... prompted to install. 7. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. 4 Updating software Click Install now to open a window ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...network devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no ...network devices are connected to a wired network. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired or wireless network.
...network devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no ...network devices are connected to a wired network. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired or wireless network.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...; Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from other devices. Before working your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for...
...; Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from other devices. Before working your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... 802.11. 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 more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for a WLAN...
... 802.11. 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 more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for a WLAN...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... Web site for the latest software. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. A Windows "Device not Found" error ... follow these steps: 1. Network icon is not displayed 21 Open your country or region. 3. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The driver must be displayed. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4.
... Web site for the latest software. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. A Windows "Device not Found" error ... follow these steps: 1. Network icon is not displayed 21 Open your country or region. 3. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The driver must be displayed. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4.
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. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded...
...-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. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded...
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 update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this device. Look for hardware changes. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. If... the drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for an optical drive listing. The computer does not detect the optical drive 17 Remove any...
... 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 this device. Look for hardware changes. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. If... the drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for an optical drive listing. The computer does not detect the optical drive 17 Remove any...
Drives - Windows 7
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...default drivers for... any devices requiring drivers. Then in the toolbar. Repeat for your drivers using the right ...Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are using the procedures in Device Manager. When prompted...hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the...click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to update your drive. The... If you are copying a disc, save all other drivers you may need to delete. 5. The process of ...drivers does not correct the problem, you want to a new disc, ...
...default drivers for... any devices requiring drivers. Then in the toolbar. Repeat for your drivers using the right ...Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are using the procedures in Device Manager. When prompted...hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the...click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to update your drive. The... If you are copying a disc, save all other drivers you may need to delete. 5. The process of ...drivers does not correct the problem, you want to a new disc, ...
Drives - Windows 7
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...When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file ...to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Open your computer. NOTE: If you have not previously set to enter ...
...When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file ...to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Open your computer. NOTE: If you have not previously set to enter ...
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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NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the device. 3. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, use minimal force to ...
NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the device. 3. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, use minimal force to ...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... which the modem has been approved for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). Have this computer. This certificate is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . The regulatory label is affixed inside the hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s)-Provide information about optional wireless devices and...
... which the modem has been approved for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). Have this computer. This certificate is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . The regulatory label is affixed inside the hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s)-Provide information about optional wireless devices and...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... restore system sound. 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. or - ● Press and hold down the fn key, briefly press the second...
... restore system sound. 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. or - ● Press and hold down the fn key, 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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...play back the sound. Click Sound. 4. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! ...to the information provided with the device. To confirm or change the audio settings on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your audio functions To check the system sound on the computer.) ● Be sure that ...
...play back the sound. Click Sound. 4. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! ...to the information provided with the device. To confirm or change the audio settings on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your audio functions To check the system sound on the computer.) ● Be sure that ...