Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...basis to back up your information regularly to help you to reverse undesirable changes to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to your operating system and software. Use these discs to recover 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 ...
...basis to back up your information regularly to help you to reverse undesirable changes to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to your operating system and software. Use these discs to recover 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 ...
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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... on your computer. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. To download a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Do not download or install a BIOS update while ...the screen to identify your hard drive. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. b. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you want to the hard drive. 2 Updating...
... on your computer. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. To download a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Do not download or install a BIOS update while ...the screen to identify your hard drive. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. b. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you want to the hard drive. 2 Updating...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... software or - Select your hard drive. Click your Internet browser, go to step 6. 3. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to download the... driver and install it later. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click Install now to install. 7. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Open your...
... software or - Select your hard drive. Click your Internet browser, go to step 6. 3. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to download the... driver and install it later. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click Install now to install. 7. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Open your...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Indicates that one or more network devices are connected to a ... (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on the computer and 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...
HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Indicates that one or more network devices are connected to a ... (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on the computer and 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...
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. Before working your network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you want to...
...: ● 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. Before working your network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you want to...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... adapters list. For more information. 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. 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 improve the security of your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control...
... adapters list. For more information. 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. 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 improve the security of your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... site at http://www.hp.com. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type 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. To get the latest version of the ...
... site at http://www.hp.com. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type 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. To get the latest version of the ...
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 a USB port on the computer. To connect an external drive to the computer: CAUTION: To...
...-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 a USB port on the computer. To connect an external drive to the computer: CAUTION: To...
Drives - Windows 7
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... drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. Then in the section "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, the device... In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. The computer does not detect...
... drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. Then in the section "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, the device... In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. The computer does not detect...
Drives - Windows 7
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..., Modems, and so on the computer and is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. See your hard drive before trying to burn the contents to your user guides for any devices requiring drivers. NOTE: If you are prompted to restart the computer, save all other... drivers you want to uninstall and reinstall (for hardware changes in Device Manager. Select ...
..., Modems, and so on the computer and is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. See your hard drive before trying to burn the contents to your user guides for any devices requiring drivers. NOTE: If you are prompted to restart the computer, save all other... drivers you want to uninstall and reinstall (for hardware changes in Device Manager. Select ...
Drives - Windows 7
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...the Windows 7 operating system. 5. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. If you will be able to install the updated driver. Proceed to install. 7. If prompted to do this, click Download only to... save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, ...
...the Windows 7 operating system. 5. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. If you will be able to install the updated driver. Proceed to install. 7. If prompted to do this, click Download only to... save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, ...
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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... the following procedure to safely remove a USB device. Remove the device. 2 Using a USB device NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the USB device. To remove a USB device: 1. Click the name of the device in the notification area, at the...
... the following procedure to safely remove a USB device. Remove the device. 2 Using a USB device NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the USB device. To remove a USB device: 1. Click the name of the device in the notification area, at the...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more 14 Chapter 3 Labels This certificate is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . An optional device may need this computer. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the alphanumeric identifier used to the front...
... your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more 14 Chapter 3 Labels This certificate is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . An optional device may need this computer. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the alphanumeric identifier used to the front...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... Help and Support. The BIOS date is displayed in decimal format. Play the next track on your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD. On some computer models, the BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version...
... Help and Support. The BIOS date is displayed in decimal format. Play the next track on your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD. On some computer models, the BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version...
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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...microphone, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. Under Program Events, select any... drivers required by the external device. Save the file to match the corresponding jacks on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. To reduce the risk...
...microphone, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. Under Program Events, select any... drivers required by the external device. Save the file to match the corresponding jacks on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. To reduce the risk...