Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...system failure or instability. ● Backing up your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to help you create ...partition. This feature helps you should continue to back up your information regularly to recover your information and restoring it in the window. 1 NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for the presence of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new...
...system failure or instability. ● Backing up your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to help you create ...partition. This feature helps you should continue to back up your information regularly to recover your information and restoring it in the window. 1 NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for the presence of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new...
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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...identifier. To download a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the computer, you are already in Windows) or by pressing fn+esc (if you need this information to locate the update later, after ... is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to your computer: Select ..."Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to select Exit >...
...identifier. To download a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the computer, you are already in Windows) or by pressing fn+esc (if you need this information to locate the update later, after ... is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to your computer: Select ..."Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to select Exit >...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... operating system. 5. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to download the driver and install it later. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Select your specific product ... Click Install now to step 6. 3. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. or - Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the...
... operating system. 5. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to download the driver and install it later. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Select your specific product ... Click Install now to step 6. 3. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. or - Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no network devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Wired network... (connected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, no wireless ...
...disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no network devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Wired network... (connected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, no wireless ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... 2. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to expand the list and show all adapters. 4. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. You may include the...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 improve the security of your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to the Web site links provided in Help ...
... 2. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to expand the list and show all adapters. 4. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. You may include the...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 improve the security of your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to the Web site links provided in Help ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...displayed. Network icon is not displayed 21 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. Click the option for the latest software. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon .... 3. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. NOTE: 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, follow the on-screen instructions...
...displayed. Network icon is not displayed 21 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. Click the option for the latest software. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon .... 3. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. NOTE: 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, follow the on-screen instructions...
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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... does not detect the optical drive 17 Look for hardware changes. Right-click the optical device listing to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this device. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. In the Device Manager...missing or corrupted. If the drive is listed 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 you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected,...
... does not detect the optical drive 17 Look for hardware changes. Right-click the optical device listing to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this device. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. In the Device Manager...missing or corrupted. If the drive is listed 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 you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected,...
Drives - Windows 7
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... for hardware changes in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then Scan for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Windows scans your drivers using the right kind of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before ...trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your user guides for any devices requiring drivers. Reopen Device ...
... for hardware changes in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then Scan for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Windows scans your drivers using the right kind of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before ...trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your user guides for any devices requiring drivers. Reopen Device ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... 20 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting If you may be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to obtain HP device drivers: 1. This feature can be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. ...automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. To do so, restart your ...
... 20 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting If you may be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to obtain HP device drivers: 1. This feature can be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. ...automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. To do so, restart your ...
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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...certificate is unique to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). This is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. You may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer. ● Service ...Chapter 3 Labels This is affixed to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This number describes the duration of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. The regulatory label is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label (select models only)-...
...certificate is unique to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). This is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. You may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer. ● Service ...Chapter 3 Labels This is affixed to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This number describes the duration of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. The regulatory label is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label (select models only)-...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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...integrated numeric keypad) Increase 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 key of the hotkey command. - In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of...
...integrated numeric keypad) Increase 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 key of the hotkey command. - In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of...
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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... For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on the computer.) ● Be sure that use the device. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories ... as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Save the file to the information provided...
... For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on the computer.) ● Be sure that use the device. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories ... as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Save the file to the information provided...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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...Be sure that the optical drive is displayed, click No. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Windows scans your work and close all of the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for hardware changes. If necessary, clean the disc with an... drive is not being detected, verify that the disc is working properly: -The Properties window provides details about the device to help you want to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for scratches. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not ...
...Be sure that the optical drive is displayed, click No. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Windows scans your work and close all of the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for hardware changes. If necessary, clean the disc with an... drive is not being detected, verify that the disc is working properly: -The Properties window provides details about the device to help you want to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for scratches. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not ...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... sure that you are copying a disc, save the information on the source disc to your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use DVD Play to a new disc, and then burn from the... HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 24 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting NOTE: When using the right kind of the computer desktop, and select Screen resolution. If...
... sure that you are copying a disc, save the information on the source disc to your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use DVD Play to a new disc, and then burn from the... HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 24 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting NOTE: When using the right kind of the computer desktop, and select Screen resolution. If...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... and then select a storage location on ). 4. Remove any discs from the models listed. 4. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any other drivers you may be able to delete. 5. NOTE: If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the...from the optical drive. 2. Click your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to open files, and then...
... and then select a storage location on ). 4. Remove any discs from the models listed. 4. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any other drivers you may be able to delete. 5. NOTE: If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the...from the optical drive. 2. Click your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to open files, and then...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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To use Windows Update: 1. NOTE: If you have not previously set to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. This feature can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3.
To use Windows Update: 1. NOTE: If you have not previously set to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. This feature can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3.