Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... full factory image if you can recover your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: Computers with the...safeguarding your computer by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. HP recommends that do not have a partition. Recovery discs have a recovery partition. System restore points allow...
... full factory image if you can recover your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: Computers with the...safeguarding your computer by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. HP recommends that do not have a partition. Recovery discs have a recovery partition. System restore points allow...
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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...want to select the Main menu. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an ... Utility. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed...
...want to select the Main menu. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an ... Utility. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter,... and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. or - Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. Open your Internet browser, go to do this, click Download only to...
...the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter,... and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. or - Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. Open your Internet browser, go to do this, click Download only to...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired or wireless network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Network (connected) Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that all of your network drivers are installed,... that one or more network devices are connected to a wired network. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless network devices are disabled by the wireless button or Wireless Assistant, and...
...Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired or wireless network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Network (connected) Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that all of your network drivers are installed,... that one or more network devices are connected to a wired network. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless network devices are disabled by the wireless button or Wireless Assistant, and...
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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... 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 a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature...
... 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 a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Select your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 Click the option for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Get the latest version of the WLAN device ... type your country or region. 3. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site ...
...Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Select your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 Click the option for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Get the latest version of the WLAN device ... type your country or region. 3. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site ...
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. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded...
...-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. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded...
Drives - Windows 7
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... Windows scans your system for this device. The computer does not detect the optical drive 17 If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to help you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The ... show all of the installed drives. 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. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. In the Device Manager ...
... Windows scans your system for this device. The computer does not detect the optical drive 17 If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to help you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The ... show all of the installed drives. 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. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. In the Device Manager ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that the drivers are prompted to the type of disc for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Try running your drivers using the right kind of driver you are once again listed. 7. A DVD playing in the System ...area, click Device Manager. 3. Remove any devices requiring drivers. Select Start > Control Panel > System and...
... Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that the drivers are prompted to the type of disc for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Try running your drivers using the right kind of driver you are once again listed. 7. A DVD playing in the System ...area, click Device Manager. 3. Remove any devices requiring drivers. Select Start > Control Panel > System and...
Drives - Windows 7
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... use Windows Update: 1. Click the option for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Proceed to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. Click Start .... 3. Click Install now to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your country or...
... use Windows Update: 1. Click the option for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Proceed to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. Click Start .... 3. Click Install now to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your country or...
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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... icons icon (the arrow at the left side of the device in the list. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the device. 3. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, use minimal force to...
... icons icon (the arrow at the left side of the device in the list. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the device. 3. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, use minimal force to...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... the countries or regions in which the modem has been approved for use . The modem approval label is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. You may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides important information...
... the countries or regions in which the modem has been approved for use . The modem approval label is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. You may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides important information...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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...) Increase 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...
...) Increase 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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...speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to the correct jack on your desktop. 3. Click Sound. 4. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound. For additional safety information, refer to ...match the corresponding jacks on your computer, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the information provided with the device. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. To confirm or change the audio settings on...
...speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to the correct jack on your desktop. 3. Click Sound. 4. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound. For additional safety information, refer to ...match the corresponding jacks on your computer, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the information provided with the device. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. To confirm or change the audio settings on...