Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...software and data files, you should continue to back up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to maintain a reasonably current backup. With Recovery Manager, you experience system failure or instability...a recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. HP recommends that do not have a partition. This feature helps you to reverse undesirable changes to help you with a solid-state drive ...
...software and data files, you should continue to back up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to maintain a reasonably current backup. With Recovery Manager, you experience system failure or instability...a recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. HP recommends that do not have a partition. This feature helps you to reverse undesirable changes to help you with a solid-state drive ...
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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... area, follow these steps: a. 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. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS...
... area, follow these steps: a. 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. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your country or region. 2. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to step 6. 3. Click Install now to your computer after the ...installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file...
Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your country or region. 2. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to step 6. 3. Click Install now to your computer after the ...installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... are on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Indicates that one or more network ... one or more network devices are connected to the network. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired or wireless network. Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, one or more of the wireless lights and the...
... are on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Indicates that one or more network ... one or more network devices are connected to the network. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired or wireless network. Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, one or more of the wireless lights and the...
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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... device is not properly installed. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. 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. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to a WLAN 19 Identify the WLAN...
... device is not properly installed. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. 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. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to a WLAN 19 Identify the WLAN...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... be displayed. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Open your country or region. 3. Network icon is not displayed If... the option for the latest software. NOTE: 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 from the HP Web site at http://www...
... be displayed. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Open your country or region. 3. Network icon is not displayed If... the option for the latest software. NOTE: 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 from the HP Web site at http://www...
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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...Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for an optical drive listing. Right-click the optical device listing to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Windows scans your system for this device. Select Start > Control... Panel > System and Security. Look for hardware changes. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to show...
...Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for an optical drive listing. Right-click the optical device listing to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Windows scans your system for this device. Select Start > Control... Panel > System and Security. Look for hardware changes. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to show...
Drives - Windows 7
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...copying a disc, save all other drivers you want to update your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. See your user guides for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Reopen Device Manager, if ...necessary, and then verify that the drivers are prompted to restart the computer, save the information on the source disc to your hard ...
...copying a disc, save all other drivers you want to update your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. See your user guides for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Reopen Device Manager, if ...necessary, and then verify that the drivers are prompted to restart the computer, save the information on the source disc to your hard ...
Drives - Windows 7
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...your computer. Follow the on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. If you...check for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Click the option for updates. 2. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. To use the HP Web site to http://www.hp.com/support, and ...
...your computer. Follow the on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. If you...check for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Click the option for updates. 2. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. To use the HP Web site to http://www.hp.com/support, and ...
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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NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to the USB port. To remove a USB device: 1. Click the name of the taskbar. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss ...
NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to the USB port. To remove a USB device: 1. Click the name of the taskbar. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss ...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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.../Product number (p/n) (3). This is unique to determine what components and parts are needed. ◦ Model description (4). The modem approval label 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...
.../Product number (p/n) (3). This is unique to determine what components and parts are needed. ◦ Model description (4). The modem approval label 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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... Increase screen brightness. 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 screen brightness. 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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... Sound. 3. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on the computer.) ● Be sure that use the device. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds.... Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device.
... Sound. 3. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on the computer.) ● Be sure that use the device. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds.... Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device.