Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new software and data files, you create. This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. HP recommends that do not have a partition. Recovery Manager works...a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to recover your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can...
...to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new software and data files, you create. This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. HP recommends that do not have a partition. Recovery Manager works...a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to recover your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can...
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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...later than those currently installed on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. b. To use the...Utility for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. Access the page on the screen to identify your hard drive. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is connected to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. You may need to your computer and access ...
...later than those currently installed on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. b. To use the...Utility for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. Access the page on the screen to identify your hard drive. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is connected to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. You may need to your computer and access ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these... 7. Click your computer. or - To do so, restart 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 to your specific product from the models listed....
...then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these... 7. Click your computer. or - To do so, restart 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 to your specific product from the models listed....
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) Network (connected) Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless ... that one or more of the wireless devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, one or more network devices are connected to a wireless network, and one or more network devices are connected...
HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Network (connected) Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless ... that one or more of the wireless devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, one or more network devices are connected to a wireless network, and one or more network devices are connected...
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. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to your network connection problem...
...: ● 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. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to your network connection problem...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for a WLAN...
... as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for a WLAN...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased...in the search box. 4. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 The driver must be displayed. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your country or region. 3. To get the latest version of the ...
...device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased...in the search box. 4. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 The driver must be displayed. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your country or region. 3. 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 the computer. 2. To connect an external drive to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the risk...
...-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. To connect an external drive to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the risk...
Drives - Windows 7
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.... Look for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Right-click the optical device listing to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. The computer does not detect the optical drive 17 Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Windows scans your system for an ... be missing or corrupted. 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. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to...
.... Look for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Right-click the optical device listing to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. The computer does not detect the optical drive 17 Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Windows scans your system for an ... be missing or corrupted. 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. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to...
Drives - Windows 7
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... site at http://www.hp.com. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are using the procedures in the following sections. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. When prompted, ...of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before completion 19 Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for your drivers using the right kind of disc for any other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be ...
... site at http://www.hp.com. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are using the procedures in the following sections. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. When prompted, ...of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before completion 19 Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for your drivers using the right kind of disc for any other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be ...
Drives - Windows 7
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...so, restart your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. To use the HP Web site to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Open 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.../support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Click your country or region. 2. When the list of the device. 20 Chapter ...
...so, restart your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. To use the HP Web site to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Open 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.../support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Click your country or region. 2. When the list of the device. 20 Chapter ...
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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... area, at the left side of the taskbar. 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 device. 3. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, use the following procedure to safely remove...
... area, at the left side of the taskbar. 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 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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...® Certificate of the computer. ● Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information about the product's hardware components. The service tag label is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . 3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need this information when traveling internationally.
...® Certificate of the computer. ● Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information about the product's hardware components. The service tag label is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . 3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need this information when traveling internationally.
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... restore 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...
... restore 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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NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Select Start > ... injury, adjust the volume before putting on your desktop. 3. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device.
NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Select Start > ... injury, adjust the volume before putting on your desktop. 3. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device.