Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...drive or from recovery discs you to reverse undesirable changes to your system on a regular basis to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you ...up your computer by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system...
...drive or from recovery discs you to reverse undesirable changes to your system on a regular basis to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you ...up your computer by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system...
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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... Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your selection to know the version of the screen, press f10. 2. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1.... To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to an optional power source. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS,...
... Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your selection to know the version of the screen, press f10. 2. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1.... To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to an optional power source. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS,...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...to your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file... to install. 7. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. When...
...to your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file... to install. 7. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. When...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and...wireless network. Network (connected) Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, no network devices are connected to a wired network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Indicates that one or more...
HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and...wireless network. Network (connected) Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, no network devices are connected to a wired network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Indicates that one or more...
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 way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to the computer by...
...: ● 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 way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to the computer by...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... Control feature to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 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. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Cannot connect to expand the list...
... Control feature to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 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. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Cannot connect to expand the list...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... Web site for the latest software. Select your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. 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. Open 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...
... Web site for the latest software. Select your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. 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. Open 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...
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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... that the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to show all of the installed drives. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the... list to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Look for hardware changes. The computer does not detect the optical drive If ...
... that the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to show all of the installed drives. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the... list to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Look for hardware changes. The computer does not detect the optical drive If ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... for any discs from your program again. DVD Play is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Try running your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the following sections. The process ... Manager. 3. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are using the procedures in Device Manager. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you may need to restart the computer, save ...
... for any discs from your program again. DVD Play is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Try running your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the following sections. The process ... Manager. 3. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are using the procedures in Device Manager. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you may need to restart the computer, save ...
Drives - Windows 7
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...be set up Windows Update, you will be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to download the driver and install it later. Follow the on your hard drive. Proceed to obtain HP device drivers: 1. When the list of the device. 20 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting ... downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install. 7. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Click the option for updates. 3. NOTE: If you have not previously set to open a window containing additional information. 6....
...be set up Windows Update, you will be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to download the driver and install it later. Follow the on your hard drive. Proceed to obtain HP device drivers: 1. When the list of the device. 20 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting ... downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install. 7. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Click the option for updates. 3. NOTE: If you have not previously set to open a window containing additional information. 6....
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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... the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to remove the USB device. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the device. 3. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, use the following procedure to safely remove...
... the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to remove the USB device. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the device. 3. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, use the following procedure to safely remove...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... name (1). This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the product name affixed to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . An optional device may need this computer. If your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). This certificate is the alphanumeric identifier used to...
... name (1). This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the product name affixed to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . An optional device may need this computer. If your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). This certificate is the alphanumeric identifier used to...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... 2 Using the keyboard 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...
... 2 Using the keyboard 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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To reduce the risk of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone and record ...on the computer.) ● Be sure that use the device. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the information provided with the device. Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound. To check the...
To reduce the risk of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone and record ...on the computer.) ● Be sure that use the device. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the information provided with the device. Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound. To check the...