Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... following tasks for safeguarding your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to factory settings ..., select Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. 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). Recovery discs have been included...
... following tasks for safeguarding your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to factory settings ..., select Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. 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). Recovery discs have been included...
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 use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. Make a note of ... determine what BIOS version you want to download. 3. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the screen to your computer and access the BIOS update you currently have and then...
To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. Make a note of ... determine what BIOS version you want to download. 3. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the screen to your computer and access the BIOS update you currently have and then...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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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. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press ...When the list of the device. 4 Updating software To do so, restart your computer. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and...
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. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press ...When the list of the device. 4 Updating software To do so, restart your computer. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...select models only) Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all of the wireless devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Indicates that one or more of your network... drivers are installed and one or more network devices are connected to the network. Identifies the...
...select models only) Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all of the wireless devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Indicates that one or more of your network... drivers are installed and one or more network devices are connected to the network. Identifies the...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or...
... network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... information. 1. Refer 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 the WLAN device is not properly installed.
... information. 1. Refer 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 the WLAN device is not properly installed.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. Network icon is not..., and then type your country or region. 3. Click the option for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The driver must be displayed. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Open your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Press enter...
...are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. Network icon is not..., and then type your country or region. 3. Click the option for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The driver must be displayed. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Open your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Press enter...
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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...to help you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Look for hardware changes. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. If ...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 an optical drive listing. Right-click the optical device listing to show all of the...
...to help you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Look for hardware changes. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. If ...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 an optical drive listing. Right-click the optical device listing to show all of the...
Drives - Windows 7
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... mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that the disc is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then Scan for any devices requiring drivers. The process of driver you want to a new disc, and then burn from your program again. Then...
... mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that the disc is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then Scan for any devices requiring drivers. The process of driver you want to a new disc, and then burn from your program again. Then...
Drives - Windows 7
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... up Windows Update, you may be prompted to step 6. 3. To use the HP Web site to download the driver and install it later. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. To do so, restart your hard drive. When prompted... or - Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. NOTE: In some locations you will be able to obtain HP device drivers: 1. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. NOTE: If you have not previously set to automatically check for and install updates for ...
... up Windows Update, you may be prompted to step 6. 3. To use the HP Web site to download the driver and install it later. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. To do so, restart your hard drive. When prompted... or - Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. NOTE: In some locations you will be able to obtain HP device drivers: 1. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. NOTE: If you have not previously set to automatically check for and install updates for ...
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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.... 2 Using a USB device NOTE: You are prompted that it is displayed in the list. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to safely remove a USB device. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area, at the left...
.... 2 Using a USB device NOTE: You are prompted that it is displayed in the list. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to safely remove a USB device. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area, at the left...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... countries or regions in which the modem has been approved for use . If your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). 3 Labels The labels affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). This is affixed inside the hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s)-Provide information about the modem...
... countries or regions in which the modem has been approved for use . If your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). 3 Labels The labels affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). This is affixed inside the hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s)-Provide information about the modem...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... restore system sound. Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display information about using your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the integrated numeric keypad) Increase system sound. In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the hotkey command, and...
... restore system sound. Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display information about using your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the integrated numeric keypad) Increase system sound. In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the hotkey command, and...
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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Select Start > Control Panel. 2. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Save the file to match the ... follow these steps: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. 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. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and...
Select Start > Control Panel. 2. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Save the file to match the ... follow these steps: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. 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. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and...