Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Recovery discs have been included for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to help you... you to reverse undesirable changes to your full factory image if you can recover your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory...
... system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Recovery discs have been included for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to help you... you to reverse undesirable changes to your full factory image if you can recover your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory...
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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... keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is connected to identify your computer. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to your computer: Select...
... keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is connected to identify your computer. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to your computer: Select...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... - Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to step 6. 3. Click Install now to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to do this, click Download only to save the file to download the driver and install it later. Select...number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your computer. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. ...
... - Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to step 6. 3. Click Install now to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to do this, click Download only to save the file to download the driver and install it later. Select...number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your computer. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... software on the computer. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless...
... software on the computer. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless...
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. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices.
...: ● 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. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. Cannot connect 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.
... LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. Cannot connect 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.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Open your country or region. 3. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and ...then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2.
...at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Open your country or region. 3. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and ...then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2.
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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... If the drive is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. The computer does not detect the optical drive 17 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 ...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 section "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. In the Device Manager window, click the...
... If the drive is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. The computer does not detect the optical drive 17 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 ...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 section "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. In the Device Manager window, click the...
Drives - Windows 7
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... Scan for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the toolbar. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. When prompted, confirm that you may need to update your user... guides for any other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that the drivers are using the procedures in the ...
... Scan for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the toolbar. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. When prompted, confirm that you may need to update your user... guides for any other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that the drivers are using the procedures in the ...
Drives - Windows 7
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..., type your computer. Click Install now to step 6. 3. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Click your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen ...NOTE: In some locations you may be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to obtain HP device drivers: 1. To do so, restart your country or region. 2. or - To use the HP Web site to enter settings before you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the...
..., type your computer. Click Install now to step 6. 3. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Click your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen ...NOTE: In some locations you may be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to obtain HP device drivers: 1. To do so, restart your country or region. 2. or - To use the HP Web site to enter settings before you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the...
Drives - Windows 7
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...with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti 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 11... disc playing 6 removing 10 optical drive 2, 11 R region 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...
...with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti 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 11... disc playing 6 removing 10 optical drive 2, 11 R region 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...
External Devices - Windows 7
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... prevent damage to a USB connector, use the following procedure to safely remove a USB device. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the USB device. NOTE: You are prompted that it is displayed in the notification area, at the left side...
... prevent damage to a USB connector, use the following procedure to safely remove a USB device. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the USB device. NOTE: You are prompted that it is displayed in the notification area, at the left side...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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...; Wireless certification label(s)-Provide information about the product's hardware components. You may need when you contact technical support. 3 Labels The labels affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). This is affixed to determine what components and parts are needed. ◦ Model description (4). This certificate is...
...; Wireless certification label(s)-Provide information about the product's hardware components. You may need when you contact technical support. 3 Labels The labels affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). This is affixed to determine what components and parts are needed. ◦ Model description (4). This certificate is...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer ● Checkups 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...
... your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer ● Checkups 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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...into the microphone. 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. To confirm or change the audio settings on the computer.) ● Be sure that use the device. ... and speak into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Sound. 4. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Checking ...
...into the microphone. 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. To confirm or change the audio settings on the computer.) ● Be sure that use the device. ... and speak into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Sound. 4. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Checking ...