Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you experience system failure or instability. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your full factory image if you can recover your most current backup. To check for safeguarding your computer... from recovery discs you should continue to back up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. As you add new software and data files, you create...
...of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you experience system failure or instability. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your full factory image if you can recover your most current backup. To check for safeguarding your computer... from recovery discs you should continue to back up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. As you add new software and data files, you create...
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 exit the Setup Utility, 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 download. 3. Do not download ... by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on the screen to select the Main menu. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Follow the instructions on battery...
To exit the Setup Utility, 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 download. 3. Do not download ... by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on the screen to select the Main menu. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Follow the instructions on battery...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Install now to step 6. 3. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the... HP Web site: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to download the driver and install it later. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. or - When prompted...
... Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Install now to step 6. 3. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the... HP Web site: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to download the driver and install it later. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. or - When prompted...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of the wireless devices are off. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, one or more network devices are connected to a wireless network... Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and 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 ...
...Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of the wireless devices are off. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, one or more network devices are connected to a wireless network... Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and 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 ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... networking device. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to 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. If wireless networking is not installed correctly...
... networking device. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to 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. If wireless networking is not installed correctly...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... of your computer. Refer 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 the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to a WLAN 19
... of your computer. Refer 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 the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to a WLAN 19
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...of the WLAN device software for the latest software. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased ...separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Open your country or region. ...
...of the WLAN device software for the latest software. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased ...separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Open 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. 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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... Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Look for hardware changes. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for an optical drive listing. The computer does not detect the optical...ROM drives to expand the list 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. Windows scans your system for this device. If the drive is working properly: ◦...
... Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Look for hardware changes. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for an optical drive listing. The computer does not detect the optical...ROM drives to expand the list 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. Windows scans your system for this device. If the drive is working properly: ◦...
Drives - Windows 7
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...Device Manager. In Device Manager, click the arrow next to a new disc, and then burn from your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that all open files, and then ...begin , or it stops before completion ● Be sure that you are once again listed. 7. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Repeat for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. See your program again. DVD Play is installed on...
...Device Manager. In Device Manager, click the arrow next to a new disc, and then burn from your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that all open files, and then ...begin , or it stops before completion ● Be sure that you are once again listed. 7. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Repeat for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. See your program again. DVD Play is installed on...
Drives - Windows 7
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... storage location on -screen instructions. NOTE: If you can check for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. Click the option for updates. 2. or - Proceed to install the updated driver. To use the HP Web site to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. Click the ...navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. After the file is ...
... storage location on -screen instructions. NOTE: If you can check for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. Click the option for updates. 2. or - Proceed to install the updated driver. To use the HP Web site to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. Click the ...navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. After the file is ...
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 remove a USB device: 1. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the device. 3. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to the USB port. ...
To remove a USB device: 1. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the device. 3. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to the USB port. ...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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.... This is unique to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . 3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you contact technical support.
.... This is unique to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . 3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you contact technical support.
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the integrated numeric keypad) To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive...
... your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the integrated numeric keypad) To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive...
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 the information provided with the device. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone and record sound...
... your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to the information provided with the device. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone and record sound...