Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...information regularly to recover your most current backup. Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to protect your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select...computers that you can recover your information and restoring it in the window. 1 HP recommends that do not have been included for safeguarding your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery ...
...information regularly to recover your most current backup. Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to protect your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select...computers that you can recover your information and restoring it in the window. 1 HP recommends that do not have been included for safeguarding your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system 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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... displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the computer, you ...download. 3. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Identify the BIOS update that is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. You may need to know the ...
... displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the computer, you ...download. 3. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Identify the BIOS update that is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. You may need to know the ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... 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 the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. or - Click Install now to step 6. 3. After the ...file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. If prompted to your country or region. 2....
... 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 the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. or - Click Install now to step 6. 3. After the ...file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. If prompted to your country or region. 2....
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... (connected) Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) 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). HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to the network. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and one or more network devices ...
... (connected) Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) 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). HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to the network. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and one or more network devices ...
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. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or...
... 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. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... adapters list. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to a WLAN 19 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. You may include the...
... adapters list. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to a WLAN 19 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. You may include the...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. A Windows "...using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your country or region. 3. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 Select your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. The driver must be displayed.
... not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. A Windows "...using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your country or region. 3. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 Select your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. The driver must be displayed.
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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...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. Look for this device.... If the drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for an optical drive listing. Windows scans your system for hardware changes. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does ...
...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. Look for this device.... If the drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for an optical drive listing. Windows scans your system for hardware changes. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does ...
Drives - Windows 7
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...other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that the disc is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then Scan for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the ... computer. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. NOTE: If you are using the procedures in Device Manager. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to delete. 5. The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before completion ...
...other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that the disc is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then Scan for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the ... computer. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. NOTE: If you are using the procedures in Device Manager. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to delete. 5. The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before completion ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... the file was stored, and double-click the file to download the driver and install it later. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Click Install now to obtain HP device drivers: 1. To use the HP Web site to install the updated driver. Click your computer. If prompted to step 6. 3. Obtaining the latest Windows...
... the file was stored, and double-click the file to download the driver and install it later. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Click Install now to obtain HP device drivers: 1. To use the HP Web site to install the updated driver. Click your computer. If prompted to step 6. 3. Obtaining the latest Windows...
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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... prompted that it is displayed in the list. 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. Click the name of the device in the notification area, at the far right of the notification...
... prompted that it is displayed in the list. 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. Click the name of the device in the notification area, at the far right of the notification...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... name (1). This certificate is unique to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). The modem approval label is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label (select models only)-Provides regulatory information about the computer. Have...
... name (1). This certificate is unique to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). The modem approval label is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label (select models only)-Provides regulatory information about the computer. Have...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... restore 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...
... restore 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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... jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to your computer, follow these steps: 1. 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 into the microphone. To connect...
... jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to your computer, follow these steps: 1. 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 into the microphone. To connect...