Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...Use these discs to factory settings in the window. 1 Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for the presence of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your computer by the operating system and... HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to recover your ...
...Use these discs to factory settings in the window. 1 Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for the presence of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your computer by the operating system and... HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to recover your ...
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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... Setup Utility by turning on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. BIOS version information...
... Setup Utility by turning on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. BIOS version information...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. 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. or - Proceed to install the updated driver. Click your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the ...
...then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. 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. or - Proceed to install the updated driver. Click your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... 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 installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to a wired network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless... which enables you to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of your network drivers are installed, one or more network devices are connected...
... 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 installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to a wired network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless... which enables you to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of your network drivers are installed, 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.
...: ● 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.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... to a WLAN 19 Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. 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. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. The listing for more information on...
... to a WLAN 19 Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. 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. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. The listing for more information on...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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Select your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be ...network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. The driver must be displayed. 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. Network icon is either missing or corrupted....
Select your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be ...network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. The driver must be displayed. 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. Network icon is either missing or corrupted....
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 disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it from the computer, and...
...-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 disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it from the computer, and...
Drives - Windows 7
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... Panel > System and Security. Windows scans your system for hardware changes. The computer does not detect the optical drive 17 Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you...9679; Scan for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Look for this device. Then in the section "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, the device...
... Panel > System and Security. Windows scans your system for hardware changes. The computer does not detect the optical drive 17 Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you...9679; Scan for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Look for this device. Then in the section "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, the device...
Drives - Windows 7
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...the procedures in Device Manager. Try running your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the following sections. A DVD playing in Windows Media... See your user guides for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that the drivers are prompted to restart the computer, save the information on the source disc to your hard drive...any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. DVD Play is also available from the optical drive. 2. In Device Manager, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to a...
...the procedures in Device Manager. Try running your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the following sections. A DVD playing in Windows Media... See your user guides for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that the drivers are prompted to restart the computer, save the information on the source disc to your hard drive...any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. DVD Play is also available from the optical drive. 2. In Device Manager, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to a...
Drives - Windows 7
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... Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. 20 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Proceed to install. 7. After the file is downloaded... press enter. - Click your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to obtain HP device drivers: 1. NOTE: In some locations you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. This feature can be able to automatically check for and install...
... Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. 20 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Proceed to install. 7. After the file is downloaded... press enter. - Click your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to obtain HP device drivers: 1. NOTE: In some locations you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. This feature can be able to automatically check for and install...
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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... it is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to safely remove a USB device. Remove the device. 2 Using a USB device To remove a USB device: 1. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent...
... it is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to safely remove a USB device. Remove the device. 2 Using a USB device To remove a USB device: 1. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... and lists the agency approval markings required by some of the warranty period for use . This certificate is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . The part number helps a service technician to update or troubleshoot the operating system. You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN...
... and lists the agency approval markings required by some of the warranty period for use . This certificate is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . The part number helps a service technician to update or troubleshoot the operating system. You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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..., a DVD, or a BD. 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...
..., a DVD, or a BD. 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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...Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Save the file to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of the computer, ... external audio devices 7 Click Sound. 4. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the correct jack ...
...Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Save the file to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of the computer, ... external audio devices 7 Click Sound. 4. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the correct jack ...