Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of a ...state drive (SSD) may not have a partition. 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. To check for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager...
...up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of a ...state drive (SSD) may not have a partition. 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. To check for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager...
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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While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on or restarting the computer. b. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the computer by turning on ...
While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on or restarting the computer. b. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the computer by turning on ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...and double-click the file to install the updated driver. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to step 6. 3. Click Install now to install. 7. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number... in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to your hard drive. or - Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific ...
...and double-click the file to install the updated driver. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to step 6. 3. Click Install now to install. 7. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number... in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to your hard drive. or - Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... disconnected) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and one or more network devices are connected to the network. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wireless network, and one or more network devices... are off. Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, one or more...
... disconnected) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and one or more network devices are connected to the network. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wireless network, and one or more network devices... are off. Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, one or more...
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 network connection problem...
...: ● 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 network connection problem...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... Device Manager. 3. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to a WLAN 19 Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Refer to improve the security of your computer. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for...
... Device Manager. 3. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to a WLAN 19 Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Refer to improve the security of your computer. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...then type your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 Click the option for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. Network icon is not displayed If the... network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Open your...
...then type your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 Click the option for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. Network icon is not displayed If the... network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Open 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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... 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 If you troubleshoot issues.... ◦ Click the Driver tab to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for an optical drive listing. Select Start > Control Panel > System...
... 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 If you troubleshoot issues.... ◦ Click the Driver tab to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for an optical drive listing. Select Start > Control Panel > System...
Drives - Windows 7
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...the optical drive. 2. Try running your drivers using the right kind of disc for your user guides for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. In Device Manager, click the ...arrow next to the type of driver you want to delete the device, but do... delete. 5. Then in Device Manager. Windows scans your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. The process of...
...the optical drive. 2. Try running your drivers using the right kind of disc for your user guides for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. In Device Manager, click the ...arrow next to the type of driver you want to delete the device, but do... delete. 5. Then in Device Manager. Windows scans your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. The process of...
Drives - Windows 7
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...SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set up Windows Update, you may be prompted to automatically check for and install updates... and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. NOTE: In some locations you will be able to obtain HP device drivers: 1. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click the option for updates. 3. or - To do so, restart your country or ...
...SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set up Windows Update, you may be prompted to automatically check for and install updates... and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. NOTE: In some locations you will be able to obtain HP device drivers: 1. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click the option for updates. 3. or - To do so, restart your country or ...
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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... device: 1. Remove the device. 2 Using a USB device Click the name 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 device. 3. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the list. NOTE: You are prompted that...
... device: 1. Remove the device. 2 Using a USB device Click the name 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 device. 3. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the list. NOTE: You are prompted that...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... that is affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you contact technical support. This is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides important information, including the...
... that is affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you contact technical support. This is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides important information, including the...
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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...Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound. To reduce the risk of the computer, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer, follow these steps: 1. For additional safety information, refer to match the corresponding jacks...setting free of background noise. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Save the file to the information provided with the device. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! To connect...
...Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound. To reduce the risk of the computer, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer, follow these steps: 1. For additional safety information, refer to match the corresponding jacks...setting free of background noise. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Save the file to the information provided with the device. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! To connect...