Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...failure is listed in case of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your information regularly to recover your operating system and software. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. System restore points allow you with a solid-state drive (SSD) may not have a...system and software programs to factory settings in the window. 1 As you add new software and data files, you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for safeguarding your full...
...failure is listed in case of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your information regularly to recover your operating system and software. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. System restore points allow you with a solid-state drive (SSD) may not have a...system and software programs to factory settings in the window. 1 As you add new software and data files, you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for safeguarding your full...
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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...displaying BIOS information: 1. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by turning on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. You may need to reliable external power using the AC adapter. If the Setup Utility does not ...other system information is later than those currently installed on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the AC...
...displaying BIOS information: 1. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by turning on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. You may need to reliable external power using the AC adapter. If the Setup Utility does not ...other system information is later than those currently installed on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the AC...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...then verify the operation of the device. 4 Updating software To do so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to your specific product from the models listed. 4. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to open a ...Select 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 step 6. 3. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. When prompted, click Save...
...then verify the operation of the device. 4 Updating software To do so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to your specific product from the models listed. 4. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to open a ...Select 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 step 6. 3. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. When prompted, click Save...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... more network devices are connected to a wireless network, and one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to a wired or wireless network. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. Indicates that all wireless network devices...
... more network devices are connected to a wireless network, and one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to a wired or wireless network. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. Indicates that all wireless network devices...
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. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices.
...: ● 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. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... provided in Help and Support. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for a WLAN device may be prompted for your...
... provided in Help and Support. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for a WLAN device may be prompted for your...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult ... or region. 3. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers 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 not displayed 21
...are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult ... or region. 3. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers 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 not displayed 21
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 connect an external drive to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the risk...
...-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 connect an external drive to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the risk...
Drives - Windows 7
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... your system for hardware changes. Right-click the optical device listing to show all of the installed drives. Then in the section "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to... DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. If you troubleshoot issues...
... your system for hardware changes. Right-click the optical device listing to show all of the installed drives. Then in the section "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to... DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. If you troubleshoot issues...
Drives - Windows 7
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... other drivers you are prompted to restart the computer, save the information on ). 4. See your user guides for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the source disc to a new disc, and then burn from your program again. Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com.... Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then Scan for any devices requiring drivers. NOTE: If you want to play a DVD. Repeat for hardware ...
... other drivers you are prompted to restart the computer, save the information on ). 4. See your user guides for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the source disc to a new disc, and then burn from your program again. Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com.... Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then Scan for any devices requiring drivers. NOTE: If you want to play a DVD. Repeat for hardware ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Click Install now to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Follow the on your computer. Click your country or region. 2. To use the... HP Web site to install the updated driver. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Proceed to your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location...
... SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Click Install now to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Follow the on your computer. Click your country or region. 2. To use the... HP Web site to install the updated driver. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Proceed to your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location...
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 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. NOTE: To display the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon, click the Show hidden icons...
...: 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. NOTE: To display the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon, click the Show hidden icons...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information available when you contact technical support. The service tag label is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label...
... to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information available when you contact technical support. The service tag label is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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...+f11 or a BD. Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display information about using your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD.
...+f11 or a BD. Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display information about using your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD.
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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...the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Save the file to match the corresponding jacks on your desktop. 3. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to your computer, select Start > Control.... For additional safety information, refer to the information provided with the device. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly...
...the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Save the file to match the corresponding jacks on your desktop. 3. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to your computer, select Start > Control.... For additional safety information, refer to the information provided with the device. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly...