Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you create. Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). ... instability. Use these discs to maintain a reasonably current backup. Recovery discs have been included for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: Computers with the following...
...the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you create. Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). ... instability. Use these discs to maintain a reasonably current backup. Recovery discs have been included for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: Computers with the following...
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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... by pressing fn+esc (if you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. Open the Setup Utility by turning on the HP Web site that is connected to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. During the download and installation, follow these instructions... the BIOS version currently installed on the computer, you want to the hard drive. 2 Updating software While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is displayed in the lower-left corner of the system...
... by pressing fn+esc (if you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. Open the Setup Utility by turning on the HP Web site that is connected to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. During the download and installation, follow these instructions... the BIOS version currently installed on the computer, you want to the hard drive. 2 Updating software While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is displayed in the lower-left corner of the system...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...click Download only to save the file to install. 7. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your ...computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored,...
...click Download only to save the file to install. 7. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your ...computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored,...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... Broadband device (select models only). HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and one or more of the wireless devices are on the computer and indicates that all of...
... Broadband device (select models only). HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and one or more of the wireless devices are on the computer and indicates that all of...
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.
...: ● 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.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. 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. In the System area...
... to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. 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. In the System area...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: If the WLAN device you ...the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for the latest software. Network icon is not displayed If the ...
...are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: If the WLAN device you ...the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for the latest software. Network icon is not displayed If the ...
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 disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the...
...-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 disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the...
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 perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Right-click the optical...help you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. The computer does not detect the...
...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. Right-click the optical...help you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. The computer does not detect the...
Drives - Windows 7
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...The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before completion 19 See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Try running your...you may need to delete. 5. When prompted, confirm that you are once again listed. 7. DVD Play is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before completion ● Be sure that all...
...The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before completion 19 See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Try running your...you may need to delete. 5. When prompted, confirm that you are once again listed. 7. DVD Play is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before completion ● Be sure that all...
Drives - Windows 7
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..., navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to obtain HP device drivers: 1. To use the HP Web site to install. 7. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. To do so, restart your specific product from the models listed.... in the search box, and then press enter. - Open your Internet browser, go to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. or - Click the ...
..., navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to obtain HP device drivers: 1. To use the HP Web site to install. 7. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. To do so, restart your specific product from the models listed.... in the search box, and then press enter. - Open your Internet browser, go to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. or - Click the ...
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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... the Show hidden icons icon (the arrow at the far right of the taskbar. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the USB device. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, use the following procedure to safely...
... the Show hidden icons icon (the arrow at the far right of the taskbar. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the USB device. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, use the following procedure to safely...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... name (1). An optional device may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information available when you contact technical support. If your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). The part number helps a service technician to each...
... name (1). An optional device may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information available when you contact technical support. If your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). The part number helps a service technician to each...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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...) Decrease 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 computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second...
...) Decrease 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 computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then 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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... speak directly into the microphone. Click Sound. 4. Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the ... Environmental Notices. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Connecting external audio devices 7 To check the record functions of background noise. Click Start Recording and speak into the...
... speak directly into the microphone. Click Sound. 4. Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the ... Environmental Notices. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Connecting external audio devices 7 To check the record functions of background noise. Click Start Recording and speak into the...