Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... recover your operating system and software. This feature helps you create. To check for safeguarding 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 settings... recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature).
... recover your operating system and software. This feature helps you create. To check for safeguarding 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 settings... recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature).
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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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...later than those currently installed on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on the computer, you are already in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. ...steps: a. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. ...
...later than those currently installed on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on the computer, you are already in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. ...steps: a. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...information. 6. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click your hard drive. If you may be able to download the... driver and install it later. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product...
...information. 6. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click your hard drive. If you may be able to download the... driver and install it later. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...connected) Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, one or more network devices are connected to a wireless network, and one or more network devices are connected to...Description Identifies the location 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...
...connected) Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, one or more network devices are connected to a wireless network, and one or more network devices are connected to...Description Identifies the location 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...
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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Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to a WLAN 19 Cannot connect to improve the security of your ...
Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to a WLAN 19 Cannot connect to improve the security of your ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... your country or region. 3. Click the option for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. If ...purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 Network icon is either missing or corrupted. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. ...
... your country or region. 3. Click the option for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. If ...purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 Network icon is either missing or corrupted. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. ...
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 a USB port on the computer. To disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it from the computer, and...
...-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 a USB port on the computer. To disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it from the computer, and...
Drives - Windows 7
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The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, the device driver software may be reinstalled." 4. Look for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security.... 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. The computer does not detect the optical drive 17 Windows scans your system for an optical drive...
The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, the device driver software may be reinstalled." 4. Look for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security.... 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. The computer does not detect the optical drive 17 Windows scans your system for an optical drive...
Drives - Windows 7
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... with the restart. 6. In Device Manager, click the arrow next to update your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any devices requiring drivers. Repeat for your hard drive before completion 19 Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the disc is also... available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to uninstall and reinstall (for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, ...
... with the restart. 6. In Device Manager, click the arrow next to update your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any devices requiring drivers. Repeat for your hard drive before completion 19 Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the disc is also... available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to uninstall and reinstall (for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, ...
Drives - Windows 7
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Open your Internet browser, go to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Proceed to install the updated driver. When the list of the device. 20 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Click Install now to step 6. 3. Click the option for updates. 2. Click the Windows 7 operating system... use the HP Web site to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. or - To do so, restart your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to enter settings...
Open your Internet browser, go to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Proceed to install the updated driver. When the list of the device. 20 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Click Install now to step 6. 3. Click the option for updates. 2. Click the Windows 7 operating system... use the HP Web site to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. or - To do so, restart your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to enter settings...
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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... Show hidden icons icon (the arrow 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 the USB port. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area, at the far right...
... Show hidden icons icon (the arrow 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 the USB port. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area, at the far right...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... and lists the agency approval markings required by some of the warranty period for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). This is 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...
... and lists the agency approval markings required by some of the warranty period for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). This is 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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... the BIOS date. Opening Help and Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to display information about your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD. Function Hotkey Increase screen brightness. or - ● Press and hold down the fn key...
... the BIOS date. Opening Help and Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to display information about your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD. Function Hotkey Increase screen brightness. or - ● Press and hold down the fn key...
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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... that use the device. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back...
... that use the device. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back...