Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to help you create. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you with a solid-state drive (SSD)... protect your information regularly to factory settings in the window. 1 Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have a recovery partition. Recovery discs are designed to maintain a reasonably current backup. 1 Overview Recovery ...
...from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to help you create. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you with a solid-state drive (SSD)... protect your information regularly to factory settings in the window. 1 Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have a recovery partition. Recovery discs are designed to maintain a reasonably current backup. 1 Overview Recovery ...
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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... screen, press f10. 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is connected to download. 3. To download a BIOS update: 1. At the download area, follow these steps: a. You may need to the hard drive... version of the system BIOS currently installed. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2.
... screen, press f10. 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is connected to download. 3. To download a BIOS update: 1. At the download area, follow these steps: a. You may need to the hard drive... version of the system BIOS currently installed. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2.
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. To do so, restart 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, and double-click ...save the file to install. 7. or - When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Open your Internet browser, go to download the...
...number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. To do so, restart 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, and double-click ...save the file to install. 7. or - When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Open your Internet browser, go to download the...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...) Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) 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. Indicates that one or more...in Windows® Control Panel, and no network devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile 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 ...
...) Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) 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. Indicates that one or more...in Windows® Control Panel, and no network devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile 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 ...
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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... 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 improve the security of your permission or password for more information on your...
... 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 improve the security of your permission or password for more information on your...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... software for the latest software. 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. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search ...box. 4. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. A Windows "Device not Found" error ...
... software for the latest software. 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. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search ...box. 4. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. A Windows "Device not Found" error ...
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.
...-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.
Drives - Windows 7
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... Device Manager. 3. If the drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device 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 If the computer does not detect...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 an optical drive listing. Right-click the optical device listing to show all of ...
... Device Manager. 3. If the drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device 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 If the computer does not detect...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 an optical drive listing. Right-click the optical device listing to show all of ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... that all open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. DVD Play is installed on ). 4. Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Repeat for your drive. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then Scan for any other programs are closed. ...Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the disc is also available from the optical drive. 2. The process of disc for any devices requiring drivers. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. See your hard drive before completion 19 ...
... that all open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. DVD Play is installed on ). 4. Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Repeat for your drive. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then Scan for any other programs are closed. ...Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the disc is also available from the optical drive. 2. The process of disc for any devices requiring drivers. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. See your hard drive before completion 19 ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... operating system. 5. To do so, restart your hard drive. Open your Internet browser, go to your country or region. 2. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. When the list of the device. 20 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This feature can be set up Windows Update, you can... installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to obtain HP device drivers: 1. or - Proceed to install the updated driver. NOTE: If you have not previously set to enter settings before you will be able to open a window ...
... operating system. 5. To do so, restart your hard drive. Open your Internet browser, go to your country or region. 2. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. When the list of the device. 20 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This feature can be set up Windows Update, you can... installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to obtain HP device drivers: 1. or - Proceed to install the updated driver. NOTE: If you have not previously set to enter settings before you will be able to open a window ...
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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... notification area, at the far right of the notification area). 2. 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 USB device. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the...
... notification area, at the far right of the notification area). 2. 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 USB device. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... to determine what components and parts are needed. ◦ Model description (4). This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This certificate is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of the computer. ● Regulatory label-Provides...
... to determine what components and parts are needed. ◦ Model description (4). This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This certificate is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of the computer. ● Regulatory label-Provides...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... of the hotkey command. - Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display information about your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD. Opening Help and Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to use a hotkey command on...
... of the hotkey command. - Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display information about your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD. Opening Help and Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to use a hotkey command on...
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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...record functions of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Click Sound. 4. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of personal injury, adjust...When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. To reduce the risk of background noise. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. To confirm or ...
...record functions of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Click Sound. 4. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of personal injury, adjust...When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. To reduce the risk of background noise. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. To confirm or ...