Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used ...from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to maintain a reasonably current backup. With Recovery Manager, you can recover...
... you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used ...from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to maintain a reasonably current backup. With Recovery Manager, you can recover...
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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... select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Access the page on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to...Sleep or Hibernation. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is later than those currently installed on the computer, you want to an optional power source. During the...
... select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Access the page on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to...Sleep or Hibernation. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is later than those currently installed on the computer, you want to an optional power source. During the...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... the file to step 6. 3. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. or - Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product...
... the file to step 6. 3. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. or - Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... installed and one or more network devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). 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 wireless connections are available...
... installed and one or more network devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). 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 wireless connections are available...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from other devices. If wireless networking 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...
... failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from other devices. If wireless networking 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 expand the list and show all adapters. 4.
... 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 expand the list and show all adapters. 4.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...on-screen instructions. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is not displayed 21 A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. If the WLAN ...device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. Open your country...
...on-screen instructions. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is not displayed 21 A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. If the WLAN ...device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. Open your country...
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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.... The computer does not detect the optical drive 17 Right-click the optical device listing to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for an optical drive listing. Windows scans your system for this device. Look for... hardware changes. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to show ...
.... The computer does not detect the optical drive 17 Right-click the optical device listing to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for an optical drive listing. Windows scans your system for this device. Look for... hardware changes. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to show ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... Use DVD Play to your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that all open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. When prompted, confirm that you are once again listed. 7. NOTE: If you are using the procedures in Device Manager. Try ...before completion 19 Windows scans your user guides for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Then in the toolbar. Repeat for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that the drivers are prompted to restart the computer, save the information on the source ...
... Use DVD Play to your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that all open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. When prompted, confirm that you are once again listed. 7. NOTE: If you are using the procedures in Device Manager. Try ...before completion 19 Windows scans your user guides for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Then in the toolbar. Repeat for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that the drivers are prompted to restart the computer, save the information on the source ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - Click the ...the device. 20 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. To use the HP Web site to your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Check for software and driver downloads, type your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the...
... prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - Click the ...the device. 20 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. To use the HP Web site to your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Check for software and driver downloads, type your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the...
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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... the device in the notification area, at the far right of the notification area). 2. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the USB device. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. NOTE: You are prompted that it...
... the device in the notification area, at the far right of the notification area). 2. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the USB device. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. NOTE: You are prompted that it...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... of your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more 14 Chapter 3 Labels This is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer.
... of your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more 14 Chapter 3 Labels This is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer.
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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...+f11 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 your computer ● Checkups for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links...
...+f11 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 your computer ● Checkups for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links...
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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... microphone, refer to match the corresponding jacks on your audio functions To check the system sound on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to the information provided with the device. Click Start... or through connected headphones. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button.
... microphone, refer to match the corresponding jacks on your audio functions To check the system sound on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to the information provided with the device. Click Start... or through connected headphones. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button.