Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... do not have a partition. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to 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 ...on the hard drive or 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. If the partition is present, an...
... do not have a partition. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to 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 ...on the hard drive or 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. If the partition is present, an...
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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... then download and install the new BIOS. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. You may need to know the version of the screen, press f10. 2. Follow the instructions on the... HP Web site that is running on or restarting the computer. Access the page on the screen to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and ...
... then download and install the new BIOS. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. You may need to know the version of the screen, press f10. 2. Follow the instructions on the... HP Web site that is running on or restarting the computer. Access the page on the screen to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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Open your country or region. 2. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to step 6. 3. Click Install... the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to your computer after the installation... to open a window containing additional information. 6. or - Select your hard drive. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press...
Open your country or region. 2. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to step 6. 3. Click Install... the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to your computer after the installation... to open a window containing additional information. 6. or - Select your hard drive. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...Wireless Assistant software on . Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, no wireless connections are available or all wireless network devices...HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of the wireless devices are connected to the network. Network (connected) Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers...
...Wireless Assistant software on . Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, no wireless connections are available or all wireless network devices...HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of the wireless devices are connected to the network. Network (connected) Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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Use the procedures 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. Before working your way through the sequence ...
Use the procedures 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. Before working your way through the sequence ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... information. 1. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer. 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 improve the security of your permission or password for tasks...
... information. 1. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer. 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 improve the security of your permission or password for tasks...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. The driver must be displayed. ...area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Network icon is not displayed If the...
...go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. The driver must be displayed. ...area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Network icon is not displayed If the...
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 equipment when connecting a powered drive, be added by connecting the drive to the computer...
...-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 equipment when connecting a powered drive, be added by connecting the drive to the computer...
Drives - Windows 7
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...the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for an optical drive listing. 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. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. If the drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties ...
...the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for an optical drive listing. 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. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. If the drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... be reinstalled 1. In Device Manager, click the arrow next to the type of driver you are copying a disc, save all other drivers you want to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then Scan for hardware changes in...
... be reinstalled 1. In Device Manager, click the arrow next to the type of driver you are copying a disc, save all other drivers you want to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then Scan for hardware changes in...
Drives - Windows 7
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... for updates. 2. Follow the on your computer. Proceed to install the updated driver. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be able to download the driver and install it later. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq...
... for updates. 2. Follow the on your computer. Proceed to install the updated driver. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be able to download the driver and install it later. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq...
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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...: To prevent damage to a USB connector, use the following procedure to remove the device. 3. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to safely remove a USB device. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of the taskbar. To remove a USB device: 1. Click the...
...: To prevent damage to a USB connector, use the following procedure to remove the device. 3. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to safely remove a USB device. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of the taskbar. To remove a USB device: 1. Click the...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... the countries or regions in which the modem has been approved for this information when traveling internationally. The regulatory label is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . If your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5).
... the countries or regions in which the modem has been approved for this information when traveling internationally. The regulatory label is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . If your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5).
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... or section on your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to display information about using your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD, a DVD, fn+f11 or a BD. Function Hotkey Increase screen brightness. In addition to open Help and Support...
... or section on your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to display information about using your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD, a DVD, fn+f11 or a BD. Function Hotkey Increase screen brightness. In addition to open Help and Support...
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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... in a setting free of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Sound. 4. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. To confirm or change... noise. Checking your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! 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....
... in a setting free of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Sound. 4. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. To confirm or change... noise. Checking your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! 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....