Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. This feature helps 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... factory image if you with a solid-state drive (SSD) may not have a partition. System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to back up...
... 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. This feature helps 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... factory image if you with a solid-state drive (SSD) may not have a partition. System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to back up...
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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... the version of the screen, press f10. 2. Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Follow the instructions on or restarting the computer. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected... it has been downloaded to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation.
... the version of the screen, press f10. 2. Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Follow the instructions on or restarting the computer. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected... it has been downloaded to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation.
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. or - If you may be able to download the driver and install it later. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Proceed to install the... updated driver. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box...
... BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. or - If you may be able to download the driver and install it later. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Proceed to install the... updated driver. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... or more of the wireless devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Wired network (connected) Indicates that all of your network drivers are installed and one or more of your network drivers are installed, no wireless connections are available or all wireless devices are disabled...
... or more of the wireless devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Wired network (connected) Indicates that all of your network drivers are installed and one or more of your network drivers are installed, no wireless connections are available or all wireless devices are disabled...
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. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID...
... 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. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... > System and Security. 2. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed.
... > System and Security. 2. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...WLAN device software for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select 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 the latest software. Network icon is either missing or corrupted.... The driver must be displayed. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using ...
...WLAN device software for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select 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 the latest software. Network icon is either missing or corrupted.... The driver must be displayed. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using ...
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. 3 Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing...
...-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. 3 Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing...
Drives - Windows 7
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... utility. 1. Windows scans your system for this device. The computer does not detect the optical drive 17 Then in the section "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Look for hardware changes. Right-click the optical device listing to show all of the installed drives. The computer...Properties to see if the device 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. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-...
... utility. 1. Windows scans your system for this device. The computer does not detect the optical drive 17 Then in the section "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Look for hardware changes. Right-click the optical device listing to show all of the installed drives. The computer...Properties to see if the device 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. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-...
Drives - Windows 7
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... before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Remove any devices requiring drivers. In Device Manager, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. See your hard... drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives ...
... before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Remove any devices requiring drivers. In Device Manager, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. See your hard... drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... can be set up Windows Update, you will be able to download the driver and install it later. To use the HP Web site to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to install. 7. Click Install now to step 6. 3. To do so, restart your hard ... a storage location on -screen instructions. NOTE: If you have not previously set to open a window containing additional information. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. If you can check for updates. 2. When the list of the device. 20 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting After the file...
... can be set up Windows Update, you will be able to download the driver and install it later. To use the HP Web site to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to install. 7. Click Install now to step 6. 3. To do so, restart your hard ... a storage location on -screen instructions. NOTE: If you have not previously set to open a window containing additional information. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. If you can check for updates. 2. When the list of the device. 20 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting After the file...
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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... to the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to the USB port. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the device. 3. To remove a USB device: 1. Click the name of the device in the notification area, at the far...
... to the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to the USB port. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the device. 3. To remove a USB device: 1. Click the name of the device in the notification area, at the far...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... computer. ● Service tag-Provides important information, including the following: ◦ Product name (1). The modem approval label is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. If your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). This is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label (select models only...
... computer. ● Service tag-Provides important information, including the following: ◦ Product name (1). The modem approval label is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. If your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). This is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label (select models only...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the integrated numeric keypad) Increase system sound. fn+f8 Play, pause, or resume an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD. Play...
... your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the integrated numeric keypad) Increase system sound. fn+f8 Play, pause, or resume an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD. Play...
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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...the device. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To check the record functions of background noise. Connecting external audio devices 7 Select Start > Control Panel....sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental...
...the device. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To check the record functions of background noise. Connecting external audio devices 7 Select Start > Control Panel....sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental...