Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to recover your full factory image if 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 experience system... to protect your most current backup. 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. Use these discs to maintain a reasonably current backup. HP recommends that do not have been included for the presence of a recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer, click Manage,...
...a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to recover your full factory image if 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 experience system... to protect your most current backup. 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. Use these discs to maintain a reasonably current backup. HP recommends that do not have been included for the presence of a recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer, click Manage,...
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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... of the system BIOS currently installed. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. If the Setup Utility does not open with the... system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. To exit the Setup Utility...
... of the system BIOS currently installed. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. If the Setup Utility does not open with the... system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. To exit the Setup Utility...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...- To do so, restart your computer. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, ...install the updated driver. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to step 6.... 3. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. or - Click Install now to install. 7. Click your operating system. 5. Click the option for software and driver...to save the file to download the driver and install it later. When prompted,...
...- To do so, restart your computer. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, ...install the updated driver. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to step 6.... 3. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. or - Click Install now to install. 7. Click your operating system. 5. Click the option for software and driver...to save the file to download the driver and install it later. When prompted,...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...to a wired or wireless network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless network devices are disabled by the wireless button or Wireless Assistant, and no network... Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, no wireless connections are available or all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no network devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Also ...
...to a wired or wireless network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless network devices are disabled by the wireless button or Wireless Assistant, and no network... Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, no wireless connections are available or all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no network devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). 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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... 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.
... 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.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... either missing or corrupted. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site 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, follow the on-screen instructions. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for the latest software. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Network icon is not ...
... either missing or corrupted. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site 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, follow the on-screen instructions. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for the latest software. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Network icon is not ...
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. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power...
...-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. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power...
Drives - Windows 7
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...detected, verify that the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for an optical drive listing. Look for this device. Windows scans your system for hardware changes. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow... drive 17 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. Right-click the optical device listing to show all of the installed drives. Then in the section "A device...
...detected, verify that the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for an optical drive listing. Look for this device. Windows scans your system for hardware changes. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow... drive 17 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. Right-click the optical device listing to show all of the installed drives. Then in the section "A device...
Drives - Windows 7
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...in Device Manager. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are using the procedures in the following sections. DVD Play is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. In Device Manager, click the arrow next to the ...type of driver you want to restart the computer, save the information on the source disc...
...in Device Manager. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are using the procedures in the following sections. DVD Play is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. In Device Manager, click the arrow next to the ...type of driver you want to restart the computer, save the information on the source disc...
Drives - Windows 7
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...click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. This feature can be set up Windows Update, you will be able to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Click the option for updates. 2. Click Install now to step 6. 3. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the... the models listed. 4. Follow the on your country or region. 2. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. NOTE: In some locations you have not previously set to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Click Check for the Windows operating system and...
...click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. This feature can be set up Windows Update, you will be able to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Click the option for updates. 2. Click Install now to step 6. 3. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the... the models listed. 4. Follow the on your country or region. 2. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. NOTE: In some locations you have not previously set to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Click Check for the Windows operating system and...
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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... arrow at the far right of the taskbar. Remove the device. 2 Using a USB device 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 notification area, at the left side of...
... arrow at the far right of the taskbar. Remove the device. 2 Using a USB device 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 notification area, at the left side of...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... only)-Provides regulatory information about the product's hardware components. An optional device may need when you contact technical support. This is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This is unique to the front of the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for this information...
... only)-Provides regulatory information about the product's hardware components. An optional device may need when you contact technical support. This is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This is unique to the front of the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for this information...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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..., a DVD, or a BD. 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 an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD. fn+f9 Stop an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD. fn+asterisk (on the computer...
..., a DVD, or a BD. 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 an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD. fn+f9 Stop an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD. fn+asterisk (on the computer...
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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... event, such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. 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. For additional safety information, refer ...
... event, such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. 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. For additional safety information, refer ...