Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... restoring it in case of a recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Recovery discs are designed to factory settings in case of a system failure: ●...a partition. Tools provided by restoring the computer to protect your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) ...
... restoring it in case of a recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Recovery discs are designed to factory settings in case of a system failure: ●...a partition. Tools provided by restoring the computer to protect your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) ...
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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...instructions on the computer, you are already in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to select the Main menu. At the download area, follow these steps:... what BIOS version you want to download. 3. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. To exit the Setup Utility, use the ...
...instructions on the computer, you are already in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to select the Main menu. At the download area, follow these steps:... what BIOS version you want to download. 3. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. To exit the Setup Utility, use the ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...now to download the driver and install it later. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and ...box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to your specific product from the models listed. 4. Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. Select your hard ...
...now to download the driver and install it later. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and ...box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to your specific product from the models listed. 4. Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. Select your hard ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...network. Network (connected) Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, one or more network devices are connected to a wireless network, and one or more network devices are connected to a wired ...enables you to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but...
...network. Network (connected) Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, one or more network devices are connected to a wireless network, and one or more network devices are connected to a wired ...enables you to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to your way through the...
... network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to your way through the...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to a WLAN 19 Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security...
... for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to a WLAN 19 Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. 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 configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed ...1. Click the option for the latest software. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for ...
... to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. 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 configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed ...1. Click the option for the latest software. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for ...
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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... 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 this device. If the drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides ...details about the device to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. Right-click the optical device listing to show all of the installed drives. Windows scans your system for an optical drive...
... 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 this device. If the drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides ...details about the device to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. Right-click the optical device listing to show all of the installed drives. Windows scans your system for an optical drive...
Drives - Windows 7
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... copying a disc, save all other drivers you want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you may need to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Remove any other programs are ...using the procedures in Device Manager. When prompted, confirm that the disc is also available from your drivers using the right kind of driver you want to the type of disc for any...
... copying a disc, save all other drivers you want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you may need to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Remove any other programs are ...using the procedures in Device Manager. When prompted, confirm that the disc is also available from your drivers using the right kind of driver you want to the type of disc for any...
Drives - Windows 7
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NOTE: If you have not previously set to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 2. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. or - If you can check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. When prompted, click Save and then select a...product from the models listed. 4. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Click the option for updates. 3. NOTE: In some locations you will be prompted to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Click your hard drive. To do so, restart your country or region. 2. If prompted to http://www...
NOTE: If you have not previously set to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 2. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. or - If you can check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. When prompted, click Save and then select a...product from the models listed. 4. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Click the option for updates. 3. NOTE: In some locations you will be prompted to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Click your hard drive. To do so, restart your country or region. 2. If prompted to http://www...
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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... prevent damage to a USB connector, use the following procedure to safely remove a USB device. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the USB device. NOTE: You are prompted that it is displayed in the list.
... prevent damage to a USB connector, use the following procedure to safely remove a USB device. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the USB device. NOTE: You are prompted that it is displayed in the list.
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... you contact technical support. You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This certificate is affixed to determine what components and parts are needed. ◦ Model description (4).
... you contact technical support. You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This certificate is affixed to determine what components and parts are needed. ◦ Model description (4).
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. In addition to providing information about your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD, a DVD, fn+f11 or a BD. fn+f8 Play, pause, or resume an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD...
... about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. In addition to providing information about your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD, a DVD, fn+f11 or a BD. fn+f8 Play, pause, or resume 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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Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Connecting external audio devices 7 To reduce the risk of the computer, follow ...external audio devices WARNING! For additional safety information, refer to match the corresponding jacks on the computer.) ● Be sure that use the device. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your desktop. 3. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on your computer, select Start > Control...
Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Connecting external audio devices 7 To reduce the risk of the computer, follow ...external audio devices WARNING! For additional safety information, refer to match the corresponding jacks on the computer.) ● Be sure that use the device. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your desktop. 3. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on your computer, select Start > Control...