Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to protect your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have a partition....regularly to maintain a reasonably current backup. To check for computers that you create. 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. HP recommends that do not have been included for the presence of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works ...
... a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to protect your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have a partition....regularly to maintain a reasonably current backup. To check for computers that you create. 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. HP recommends that do not have been included for the presence of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works ...
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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... or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to reliable external...BIOS. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet....
... or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to reliable external...BIOS. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet....
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... you may be able to download the driver and install it later. To do so, restart your computer after the installation 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 model...want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - or - Click your computer. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your Internet browser, go to install. 7. Click the option...
... you may be able to download the driver and install it later. To do so, restart your computer after the installation 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 model...want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - or - Click your computer. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your Internet browser, go to install. 7. Click the option...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to the network. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, no wireless connections are available or all wireless network devices are disabled by the wireless button or Wireless Assistant,...connected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are connected to a wired network. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and one or more network devices are connected to a wired or wireless network. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the ...
HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to the network. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, no wireless connections are available or all wireless network devices are disabled by the wireless button or Wireless Assistant,...connected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are connected to a wired network. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and one or more network devices are connected to a wired or wireless network. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the ...
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. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to your way through the...
...: ● 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. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to your way through the...
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 Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the...
... 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 Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... be displayed. 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. Open your country or region. 3. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for... 21 Network icon is either missing or corrupted. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Click the option for your ...
... be displayed. 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. Open your country or region. 3. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for... 21 Network icon is either missing or corrupted. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Click the option for your ...
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 disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the...
...-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 disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the...
Drives - Windows 7
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...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 this device. Right-click the optical device listing to show all of the installed drives. ...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. The computer does not detect the optical drive 17 Look for installed hardware and ...
...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 this device. Right-click the optical device listing to show all of the installed drives. ...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. The computer does not detect the optical drive 17 Look for installed hardware and ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... a slower write speed and try again. ● If you are copying a disc, save all other drivers you want to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Windows scans your hard drive before completion 19 If uninstalling and reinstalling the device... drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to update your drivers using the right kind of driver you want to uninstall and...
... a slower write speed and try again. ● If you are copying a disc, save all other drivers you want to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Windows scans your hard drive before completion 19 If uninstalling and reinstalling the device... drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to update your drivers using the right kind of driver you want to uninstall and...
Drives - Windows 7
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... now to step 6. 3. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. To use the HP Web site to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 2. If ... enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of...
... now to step 6. 3. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. To use the HP Web site to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 2. If ... enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of...
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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... to the USB port. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of the taskbar. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the USB device.
... to the USB port. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of the taskbar. 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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... drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s)-Provide information about the product's hardware components. The modem approval label is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label (select models only)-Provides regulatory information about the computer. You...
... drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s)-Provide information about the product's hardware components. The modem approval label is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label (select models only)-Provides regulatory information about the computer. You...
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 computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second...
... 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 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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...To check the record functions of background noise. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Connecting external audio devices 7 NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your desktop. 3. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! For best results, remember the following tips: ● ...Notices. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound. You should hear sound through...
...To check the record functions of background noise. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Connecting external audio devices 7 NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your desktop. 3. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! For best results, remember the following tips: ● ...Notices. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound. You should hear sound through...