Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...a reasonably current backup. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to back up your full factory image if you create recovery discs immediately after a system ...Manager works 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). 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for safeguarding your information and restoring it...
...a reasonably current backup. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to back up your full factory image if you create recovery discs immediately after a system ...Manager works 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). 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for safeguarding your information and restoring it...
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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Open the Setup Utility by turning on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using ... page on or restarting the computer. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by opening the Setup...
Open the Setup Utility by turning on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using ... page on or restarting the computer. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by opening the Setup...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click 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. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software When prompted, click Save ...
...restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click 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. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software When prompted, click Save ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... only) Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of your network drivers are installed, no wireless connections are available or all wireless network devices are disabled by the wireless button or Wireless Assistant, and...wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no network devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or ...
... only) Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of your network drivers are installed, no wireless connections are available or all wireless network devices are disabled by the wireless button or Wireless Assistant, and...wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no network devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability 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...
... network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability 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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Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is listed, either ...
Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is listed, either ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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.... Network icon is either missing or corrupted. Open your country or region. 3. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software... driver is not displayed 21 Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www...
.... Network icon is either missing or corrupted. Open your country or region. 3. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software... driver is not displayed 21 Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www...
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 optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, the device driver software may be reinstalled." 4. Right-click the optical device listing to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Remove any ...required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties ...
... the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, the device driver software may be reinstalled." 4. Right-click the optical device listing to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Remove any ...required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... on the source disc to your drivers using the right kind of burning ...driver you are once again listed. 7. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver... if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are prompted to restart the computer, save ... are copying a disc, save all other drivers you want to play a DVD. Repeat ...continue with the restart. 6. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. When prompted, confirm ...drivers does not correct the problem, you are using...
... on the source disc to your drivers using the right kind of burning ...driver you are once again listed. 7. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver... if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are prompted to restart the computer, save ... are copying a disc, save all other drivers you want to play a DVD. Repeat ...continue with the restart. 6. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. When prompted, confirm ...drivers does not correct the problem, you are using...
Drives - Windows 7
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...the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. or - This feature can be set up Windows Update, you will be able to obtain... HP device drivers: 1. If you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. To use the HP Web site to download the driver and install it later. NOTE: If you have not previously set to http://www...
...the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. or - This feature can be set up Windows Update, you will be able to obtain... HP device drivers: 1. If you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. To use the HP Web site to download the driver and install it later. NOTE: If you have not previously set to http://www...
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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...). 2. To remove a USB device: 1. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of the taskbar. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the USB device. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area, at the far...
...). 2. To remove a USB device: 1. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of the taskbar. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the USB device. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area, at the far...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... device may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. The service tag label is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information available when you contact technical support. You may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer...
... device may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. The service tag label is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information available when you contact technical support. You may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the 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 the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second...
...+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 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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... Start > Control Panel. 2. Click Sound. 4. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that the... any sound event, such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer, follow these steps: 1. To check the record functions of background noise. Select ...
... Start > Control Panel. 2. Click Sound. 4. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that the... any sound event, such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer, follow these steps: 1. To check the record functions of background noise. Select ...