Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to maintain a reasonably current backup. 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). To check for the presence of...to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). 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 your information ...
...Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to maintain a reasonably current backup. 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). To check for the presence of...to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). 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 your information ...
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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...to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. Do not download... not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. To use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to download. 3. Do not insert, remove, connect...
...to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. Do not download... not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. To use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to download. 3. Do not insert, remove, connect...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to your computer. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select 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...
...After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to your computer. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select 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...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...a wired network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer. 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 are connected to a ...Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of your network drivers are installed, no wireless connections are available or all wireless network devices are disabled by the wireless button or Wireless ...
...a wired network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer. 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 are connected to a ...Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of your network drivers are installed, no wireless connections are available or all wireless network devices are disabled by the wireless button or Wireless ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... wireless devices. 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. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
... wireless devices. 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. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... 802.11. 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. Identify the WLAN device...
... 802.11. 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. Identify the WLAN device...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... may also be reinstalled. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the option for your computer model number in the notification area after you are... or corrupted. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. The driver must be displayed. Open your country or region. 3. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box....
... may also be reinstalled. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the option for your computer model number in the notification area after you are... or corrupted. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. The driver must be displayed. Open your country or region. 3. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box....
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 equipment when connecting a powered drive, be added by connecting the drive to the computer...
...-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 equipment when connecting a powered drive, be added by connecting the drive to the computer...
Drives - Windows 7
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... see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for an optical drive listing. Look for hardware changes. 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. Right-click the optical device listing to help you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected, ...
... see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for an optical drive listing. Look for hardware changes. 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. Right-click the optical device listing to help you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected, ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... user guides for hardware changes in Device Manager. Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. NOTE: If you are copying a disc, save all other drivers you may need to delete. 5. The process of burning a disc does ...also available from the optical drive. 2. Windows scans your program again. DVD Play is installed on ). 4. Then in the following sections. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before completion ● Be sure that all open files,...
... user guides for hardware changes in Device Manager. Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. NOTE: If you are copying a disc, save all other drivers you may need to delete. 5. The process of burning a disc does ...also available from the optical drive. 2. Windows scans your program again. DVD Play is installed on ). 4. Then in the following sections. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before completion ● Be sure that all open files,...
Drives - Windows 7
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..., and follow the instructions provided. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set up Windows Update, you will be able to install. 7. To use the HP Web site to install the updated driver. Follow the on your computer. Open your Internet browser, go...: If you have not previously set to open a window containing additional information. 6. or - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Click Install now to obtain HP device drivers: 1. NOTE: In some locations you may be prompted to step 6. 3. This feature can obtain the latest Windows...
..., and follow the instructions provided. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set up Windows Update, you will be able to install. 7. To use the HP Web site to install the updated driver. Follow the on your computer. Open your Internet browser, go...: If you have not previously set to open a window containing additional information. 6. or - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Click Install now to obtain HP device drivers: 1. NOTE: In some locations you may be prompted to step 6. 3. This feature can obtain 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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NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to safely remove a USB device. To remove a USB device: 1. Click the name of the taskbar. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent ...
NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to safely remove a USB device. To remove a USB device: 1. Click the name of the taskbar. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent ...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... agency approval markings required by some of the warranty period for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). This is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information when traveling internationally. This number provides specific information about the computer. You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device...
... agency approval markings required by some of the warranty period for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). This is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information when traveling internationally. This number provides specific information about the computer. You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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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 ...
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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NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds ... alarm, and click the Test button. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that the device cable is a required program that acts like...
NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds ... alarm, and click the Test button. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that the device cable is a required program that acts like...