Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...backup. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in the window. 1 HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. To check for safeguarding your full factory image if you can recover your information and...case of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to protect your operating system and software. Use these discs to back ...
...backup. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in the window. 1 HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. To check for safeguarding your full factory image if you can recover your information and...case of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to protect your operating system and software. Use these discs to back ...
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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...than those currently installed on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected 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. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine... the BIOS update you are already in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not shut down ...
...than those currently installed on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected 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. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine... the BIOS update you are already in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not shut down ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type 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 http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than...
...Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type 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 http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...wireless devices are on. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to a wired or wireless network. Indicates that... that one or more network devices are connected to the network. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. Wired network (connected) Indicates that all of your network drivers are installed, no wireless connections are available or all wireless devices ...
...wireless devices are on. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to a wired or wireless network. Indicates that... that one or more network devices are connected to the network. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. Wired network (connected) Indicates that all of your network drivers are installed, no wireless connections are available or all wireless devices ...
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. If wireless networking is not listed in this chapter to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. NOTE...
... 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. If wireless networking is not listed in this chapter to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. NOTE...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. 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...
... include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. 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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...purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 Click the option for the latest software. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and... If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Open your country or region. 3. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not ...
...purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 Click the option for the latest software. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and... If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Open your country or region. 3. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not ...
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. 3 Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing...
...-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. 3 Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing...
Drives - Windows 7
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... installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Windows scans your system for this device. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to show all of the installed drives. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. The computer does not detect the optical... drive 17 Look for hardware changes. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help ...
... installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Windows scans your system for this device. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to show all of the installed drives. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. The computer does not detect the optical... drive 17 Look for hardware changes. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... and then burn from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Then in the following sections. Repeat for your drive. DVD Play is ... Player produces no sound or display Use DVD Play to uninstall and reinstall (for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that the drivers are prompted to delete. 5. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the disc...
... and then burn from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Then in the following sections. Repeat for your drive. DVD Play is ... Player produces no sound or display Use DVD Play to uninstall and reinstall (for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that the drivers are prompted to delete. 5. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the disc...
Drives - Windows 7
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... to enter settings before you will be set up Windows Update, you can check for updates. 2. To use the HP Web site to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Open your hard drive. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Follow the on your... 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 http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. If prompted to do this, click Download...
... to enter settings before you will be set up Windows Update, you can check for updates. 2. To use the HP Web site to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Open your hard drive. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Follow the on your... 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 http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. If prompted to do this, click Download...
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 remove the device. 3. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area, at the left side ...
NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the device. 3. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area, at the left side ...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... countries or regions in which the modem has been approved for this information when traveling internationally. The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This certificate is the alphanumeric identifier used to determine what components and parts are needed. ◦ Model description (4). If your notebook...
... countries or regions in which the modem has been approved for this information when traveling internationally. The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This certificate is the alphanumeric identifier used to determine what components and parts are needed. ◦ Model description (4). If your notebook...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... questions about using your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to use a hotkey command on your computer ● Checkups 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...
... questions about using your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to use a hotkey command on your computer ● Checkups 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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... devices 7 Checking your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To reduce the risk of the computer, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to...
... devices 7 Checking your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To reduce the risk of the computer, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to...