Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager...
... to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager...
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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... by turning on the screen to download your selection to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. To download a BIOS update: 1. At the download area,.... If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to download. 3. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet...
... by turning on the screen to download your selection to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. To download a BIOS update: 1. At the download area,.... If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to download. 3. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... install it later. 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. To do so, restart your specific product from the models listed. 4. Select your computer. If ...you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click your computer after the installation is complete...
... install it later. 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. To do so, restart your specific product from the models listed. 4. Select your computer. If ...you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click your computer after the installation is complete...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Indicates that one or more of the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are ... (connected) Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no wireless connections are available or all of the wireless devices are off. Identifying wireless...
... an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Indicates that one or more of the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are ... (connected) Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no wireless connections are available or all of the wireless devices are off. Identifying wireless...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... the side of possible solutions to your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want 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 may add...
... the side of possible solutions to your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want 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 may add...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... Windows settings. Cannot connect to expand the list and show all adapters. 4. 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 computer.
... Windows settings. Cannot connect to expand the list and show all adapters. 4. 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 computer.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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The driver must be displayed. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. Select your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon...
The driver must be displayed. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. Select your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon...
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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...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 this device. Look for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive...The computer does not detect the optical drive 17 Then in the section "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. If the drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window ...
...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 this device. Look for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive...The computer does not detect the optical drive 17 Then in the section "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. If the drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window ...
Drives - Windows 7
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...site at http://www.hp.com. The process of disc for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that all open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. Remove any discs from your drive. In Device Manager, click the arrow next to the type of driver you are using the... and try again. ● If you are once again listed. 7. Repeat for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on). 4. Windows scans your drivers using the right kind of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before completion 19 A DVD playing in the following sections. If uninstalling and...
...site at http://www.hp.com. The process of disc for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that all open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. Remove any discs from your drive. In Device Manager, click the arrow next to the type of driver you are using the... and try again. ● If you are once again listed. 7. Repeat for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on). 4. Windows scans your drivers using the right kind of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before completion 19 A DVD playing in the following sections. If uninstalling and...
Drives - Windows 7
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...operating system and other Microsoft products. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 2. If prompted to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. or - Click the option for updates. 3. When...Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be able to download the driver and install it later. To use the HP Web site to do this, click Download only to save the file to install the updated...
...operating system and other Microsoft products. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 2. If prompted to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. or - Click the option for updates. 3. When...Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be able to download the driver and install it later. To use the HP Web site to do this, click Download only to save the file to install the updated...
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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... prevent damage to a USB connector, use the following procedure to safely remove 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.
... prevent damage to a USB connector, use the following procedure to safely remove 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.
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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.... Have this information when traveling internationally. If your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). You may need when you may need the Product Key to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This is an alphanumeric identifier that is affixed inside the hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s)-Provide information about the...
.... Have this information when traveling internationally. If your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). You may need when you may need the Product Key to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This is an alphanumeric identifier that is affixed inside the hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s)-Provide information about the...
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 integrated numeric keypad) Decrease system sound. On some computer models, the BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM...
... 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 integrated numeric keypad) Decrease system sound. On some computer models, the BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM...
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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...your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps: 1. To confirm or change the audio settings... 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 Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone. To reduce ...
...your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps: 1. To confirm or change the audio settings... 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 Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone. To reduce ...