Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... to help you create. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). 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...a reasonably current backup. 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 ...
... to help you create. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). 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...a reasonably current backup. 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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... the BIOS update you are already in an optional docking device, or connected to download. 3. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. b. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed... on the screen to identify your computer. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you need...
... the BIOS update you are already in an optional docking device, or connected to download. 3. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. b. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed... on the screen to identify your computer. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you need...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...storage location on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Install now to download ... listed. 4. If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to your computer. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than 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. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Install now to download ... listed. 4. If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to your computer. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... connected to a wired network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). 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. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are...
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. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
...: ● 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. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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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. Select Start > Control Panel > System and ...
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. Select Start > Control Panel > System and ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer model number in the ...21 To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your country or region. 3. The driver must be displayed. Select your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Open your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. A ...
... the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer model number in the ...21 To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your country or region. 3. The driver must be displayed. Select your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Open your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. A ...
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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... to see if the device 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. If the drive is listed in the System area, click Device Manager... 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 installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. The computer does not detect the optical drive 17 Then in the Device...
... to see if the device 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. If the drive is listed in the System area, click Device Manager... 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 installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. The computer does not detect the optical drive 17 Then in the Device...
Drives - Windows 7
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... device, but do not restart the computer. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 7. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Windows scans your system... for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any devices requiring drivers. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that...
... device, but do not restart the computer. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 7. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Windows scans your system... for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any devices requiring drivers. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that...
Drives - Windows 7
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... All Programs > Windows Update. Click Check for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Click the option for updates. 3. Proceed to install the updated driver. To do so, restart your specific product from the models... -screen instructions. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to your country or region. 2. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Click your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of...
... All Programs > Windows Update. Click Check for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Click the option for updates. 3. Proceed to install the updated driver. To do so, restart your specific product from the models... -screen instructions. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to your country or region. 2. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Click your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of...
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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.... To remove a USB device: 1. 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 remove the device. 3. NOTE: You are prompted that it is displayed in the list. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB...
.... To remove a USB device: 1. 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 remove the device. 3. NOTE: You are prompted that it is displayed in the list. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... system. This is affixed inside the hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s)-Provide information about the computer. This certificate is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This is an alphanumeric identifier that is affixed to the front of the countries or regions in which the modem has...
... system. This is affixed inside the hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s)-Provide information about the computer. This certificate is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This is an alphanumeric identifier that is affixed to the front of the countries or regions in which the modem has...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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...) Increase 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 your computer ● Checkups for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links...
...) Increase 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 your computer ● Checkups for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links...
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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... are normally color-coded to your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound...
... are normally color-coded to your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound...