Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... 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 ... partition, select Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Tools provided by restoring the computer to... recover your operating system and software. Recovery discs are designed to factory settings in the window. 1 System restore points allow you create. NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for ...
... 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 ... partition, select Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Tools provided by restoring the computer to... recover your operating system and software. Recovery discs are designed to factory settings in the window. 1 System restore points allow you create. NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for ...
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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... version of the date, name, or other system information is running on battery power, docked in Windows) or by turning on the screen to download your selection to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes,... available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. When the Main menu is later... to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on the computer, you are already in an optional ...
... version of the date, name, or other system information is running on battery power, docked in Windows) or by turning on the screen to download your selection to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes,... available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. When the Main menu is later... to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on the computer, you are already in an optional ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... provided. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to install. 7. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer after the installation is complete, and...want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your country or region. 2. Click Install now to step 6. 3. ...
... provided. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to install. 7. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer after the installation is complete, and...want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your country or region. 2. Click Install now to step 6. 3. ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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.... Indicates that one or more network devices are connected to a wired network. Indicates that all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no network devices are connected to a wired network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer...on. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are ...
.... Indicates that one or more network devices are connected to a wired network. Indicates that all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no network devices are connected to a wired network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer...on. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...For more information. 1. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing... 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. Select Start > Control...
...For more information. 1. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing... 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. Select Start > Control...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... then follow these steps: 1. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The driver must be displayed. Click the option for your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately...for the latest software. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. NOTE: If the...
... then follow these steps: 1. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The driver must be displayed. Click the option for your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately...for the latest software. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. NOTE: If the...
Drives - Windows 7
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... play ...18 A disc does not play automatically ...18 The process 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
... play ...18 A disc does not play automatically ...18 The process 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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.... If the drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for this device. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is not...If the computer does not detect the optical drive, the device driver software may be reinstalled." 4. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to show all of the installed drives. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to ...
.... If the drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for this device. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is not...If the computer does not detect the optical drive, the device driver software may be reinstalled." 4. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to show all of the installed drives. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to ...
Drives - Windows 7
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...Hibernation. ● Be sure that the disc is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. In Device Manager, click the arrow next to the type of driver you are using the procedures in the System area, click Device Manager. 3....you may need to a new 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. Windows scans your program again. See your user guides for your drive. The process of burning a disc does not begin ,...
...Hibernation. ● Be sure that the disc is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. In Device Manager, click the arrow next to the type of driver you are using the procedures in the System area, click Device Manager. 3....you may need to a new 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. Windows scans your program again. See your user guides for your drive. The process of burning a disc does not begin ,...
Drives - Windows 7
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... the instructions provided. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to enter settings before you can be able to obtain HP device drivers: 1. When the list of the device. 20 Chapter... automatically check for and install updates for software and driver downloads, type your computer. or - Click Install now to step 6. 3. If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. When prompted, click Save and then select...
... the instructions provided. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to enter settings before you can be able to obtain HP device drivers: 1. When the list of the device. 20 Chapter... automatically check for and install updates for software and driver downloads, type your computer. or - Click Install now to step 6. 3. If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. When prompted, click Save and then select...
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 ... 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...
...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 ... 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...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... what components and parts are needed. ◦ Model description (4). The regulatory label is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This is affixed inside the hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s)-Provide information about the ...modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. An optional device may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® ...
... what components and parts are needed. ◦ Model description (4). The regulatory label is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This is affixed inside the hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s)-Provide information about the ...modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. An optional device may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® ...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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...system) is displayed as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ● Answers to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer, such as the BIOS date. ..., 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...
...system) is displayed as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ● Answers to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer, such as the BIOS date. ..., 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...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... not visible on an external display 24 The process 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 drivers 26 Index ...27 iv
... not visible on an external display 24 The process 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 drivers 26 Index ...27 iv
Multimedia - Windows 7
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...4. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. Connecting external audio devices 7 To reduce the risk of... background noise. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Save the file to the correct jack on your computer, follow these steps: 1. You should hear...
...4. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. Connecting external audio devices 7 To reduce the risk of... background noise. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Save the file to the correct jack on your computer, follow these steps: 1. You should hear...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... the Device Manager utility. 1. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. If this device. Windows scans your work and close all of the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for scratches. If you want to continue. After you...Troubleshooting Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the center of the disc to perform...
... the Device Manager utility. 1. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. If this device. Windows scans your work and close all of the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for scratches. If you want to continue. After you...Troubleshooting Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the center of the disc to perform...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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...using the right kind of disc for more times to switch between the 2 displays. 2. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use DVD Play to make the external display primary: a. Specify a primary display... guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this guide, go to a new disc, and ...then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 24 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Right-click on any display designated as the secondary display...
...using the right kind of disc for more times to switch between the 2 displays. 2. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use DVD Play to make the external display primary: a. Specify a primary display... guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this guide, go to a new disc, and ...then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 24 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Right-click on any display designated as the secondary display...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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...Security. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to delete. 5. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any discs from the models listed. 4. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. If you want to uninstall...Proceed to install the updated driver. Click Install now to step 6. 3. Try to use your country or region. 2. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. A device driver must be able to download the driver and install it later. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your...
...Security. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to delete. 5. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any discs from the models listed. 4. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. If you want to uninstall...Proceed to install the updated driver. Click Install now to step 6. 3. Try to use your country or region. 2. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. A device driver must be able to download the driver and install it later. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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Click Check for updates. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be set to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 2. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. This feature can be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. To use Windows Update: 1.
Click Check for updates. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be set to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 2. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. This feature can be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. To use Windows Update: 1.