Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... safeguarding your most current backup. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings...-state drive (SSD) may not have a partition. NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an...
... safeguarding your most current backup. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings...-state drive (SSD) may not have a partition. NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an...
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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... Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for your computer. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you want to reliable...
... Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for your computer. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you want to reliable...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...the Search box, and then press enter. - 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 the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating... your Internet browser, go to download the driver and install it later. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow ...
...the Search box, and then press enter. - 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 the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating... your Internet browser, go to download the driver and install it later. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...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). Indicates... that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless network devices are disabled by the wireless...
...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). Indicates... that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless network devices are disabled by the wireless...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... connection problems Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to your network connection problem, be sure 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...
... connection problems Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to your network connection problem, be sure 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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... from the Network adapters list. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. 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. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem...
... from the Network adapters list. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. 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. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... the manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Network icon is not ...displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. The driver must be displayed. Open your ...
... the manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Network icon is not ...displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. The driver must be displayed. Open your ...
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. A USB drive can be sure that the AC power cord is unplugged...
...-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. A USB drive can be sure that the AC power cord is unplugged...
Drives - Windows 7
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...optical drive listing. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, the device driver software may be reinstalled." 4. Look for hardware changes. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Then in the section "A device...does not detect the optical drive 17 Windows scans your system for this device. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. If the drive is working properly: ◦ The ...
...optical drive listing. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, the device driver software may be reinstalled." 4. Look for hardware changes. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Then in the section "A device...does not detect the optical drive 17 Windows scans your system for this device. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. If the drive is working properly: ◦ The ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... reinstall (for hardware changes in the toolbar. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are copying a disc, save the information on the computer and is inserted properly. ● Select a slower write speed and try again. ● ... the right kind of disc for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that the disc is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A DVD playing in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Then in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display...
... reinstall (for hardware changes in the toolbar. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are copying a disc, save the information on the computer and is inserted properly. ● Select a slower write speed and try again. ● ... the right kind of disc for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that the disc is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A DVD playing in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Then in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display...
Drives - Windows 7
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...file to your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. To use the HP Web site to obtain HP device drivers: 1. NOTE: In some locations you may be prompted to enter settings before you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the... a window containing additional information. 6. If you can check for updates. 2. Click Install now to step 6. 3. or - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. This feature can obtain the latest ...
...file to your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. To use the HP Web site to obtain HP device drivers: 1. NOTE: In some locations you may be prompted to enter settings before you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the... a window containing additional information. 6. If you can check for updates. 2. Click Install now to step 6. 3. or - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. This feature can obtain the latest ...
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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... the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. To remove a USB device: 1. 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...
... the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. To remove a USB device: 1. 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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... or travel internationally with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides important information, including the following: ◦ Product name (1). This certificate is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This number provides specific information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of the countries or regions in...
... or travel internationally with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides important information, including the following: ◦ Product name (1). This certificate is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This number provides specific information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of the countries or regions in...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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..., a DVD, or a BD. 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 your computer ● Checkups for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links...
..., a DVD, or a BD. 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 your computer ● Checkups for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links...
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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...such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to your computer, follow these steps: 1. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound. To confirm or change the audio ... 7 To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone. You should...
...such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to your computer, follow these steps: 1. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound. To confirm or change the audio ... 7 To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone. You should...