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... ● Creating a set of a hard drive failure, you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends creating recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of system failure ... a USB flash drive as soon as your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). ENWW Windows 7 103 7 Backup and recovery Recovery after software setup. CAUTION: In the event of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature...
... ● Creating a set of a hard drive failure, you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends creating recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of system failure ... a USB flash drive as soon as your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). ENWW Windows 7 103 7 Backup and recovery Recovery after software setup. CAUTION: In the event of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature...
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... these discs to its own built-in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the partition: 1. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. 3. NOTE: Windows has its factory condition. Software not provided with this procedure. Then, press f11...
... these discs to its own built-in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the partition: 1. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. 3. NOTE: Windows has its factory condition. Software not provided with this procedure. Then, press f11...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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... editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Windows and Windows Vista are on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. For more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at www.hp.com/go/alerts to receive e-mail alert notifications. HP shall not be construed as constituting an...
... editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Windows and Windows Vista are on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. For more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at www.hp.com/go/alerts to receive e-mail alert notifications. HP shall not be construed as constituting an...
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...power options 14 power specifications 23 power surges 4 power, turning on computer 13 privacy, protecting 4 R recovering a program or driver 17 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 22 recovering from the recovery discs 21 recovery discs 3, 17 Recovery Manager 21 recovery, system..., troubleshooting 14 user guides documentation 1 using system restore 19 V vents 14 vents, precautions 5, 15 viruses 3 W Windows Backup and Restore 19 Windows Connect to the Internet wizard 7 wired network connection 10 wireless Internet access 6 wireless network connection 7 wireless network problems,...
...power options 14 power specifications 23 power surges 4 power, turning on computer 13 privacy, protecting 4 R recovering a program or driver 17 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 22 recovering from the recovery discs 21 recovery discs 3, 17 Recovery Manager 21 recovery, system..., troubleshooting 14 user guides documentation 1 using system restore 19 V vents 14 vents, precautions 5, 15 viruses 3 W Windows Backup and Restore 19 Windows Connect to the Internet wizard 7 wired network connection 10 wireless Internet access 6 wireless network connection 7 wireless network problems,...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...a CD, DVD, or BD 72 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD 73 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 74 Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 74 The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 74 A disc does not play automatically 75 A DVD...does not begin, or it stops before completion 76 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 76 A device driver must be reinstalled 76 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 77 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 78 Using external drives ...79 Improving hard drive performance ...80 Using Disk Defragmenter...
...a CD, DVD, or BD 72 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD 73 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 74 Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 74 The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 74 A disc does not play automatically 75 A DVD...does not begin, or it stops before completion 76 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 76 A device driver must be reinstalled 76 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 77 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 78 Using external drives ...79 Improving hard drive performance ...80 Using Disk Defragmenter...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... Adding or replacing a memory module 9 Security Protecting the computer ...92 Using passwords ...93 Setting passwords in Windows 93 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 93 Administrator password 94 Managing an administrator password 94 Entering an administrator password ...Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...104 Determining the BIOS version 104 Downloading a BIOS update 105 Updating programs and drivers ...106 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...108 Backing up your information ...109 Using Windows Backup and Restore 110 Using system restore points 111 ix
... Adding or replacing a memory module 9 Security Protecting the computer ...92 Using passwords ...93 Setting passwords in Windows 93 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 93 Administrator password 94 Managing an administrator password 94 Entering an administrator password ...Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...104 Determining the BIOS version 104 Downloading a BIOS update 105 Updating programs and drivers ...106 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...108 Backing up your information ...109 Using Windows Backup and Restore 110 Using system restore points 111 ix
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...network drivers are..., you turn on the computer. Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on (white) when you can...one or more network drivers are off by the wireless action key [f12] or HP Wireless Assistant). Wired network...HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Using the wireless controls You can be controlled through HP... action key (f12) ● HP Wireless Assistant software ● Operating system controls ... (f12), one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices... more network drivers are installed, and one or more network drivers are installed and...
...network drivers are..., you turn on the computer. Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on (white) when you can...one or more network drivers are off by the wireless action key [f12] or HP Wireless Assistant). Wired network...HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Using the wireless controls You can be controlled through HP... action key (f12) ● HP Wireless Assistant software ● Operating system controls ... (f12), one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices... more network drivers are installed, and one or more network drivers are installed and...
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... ● Wireless device is not properly installed. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. You may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. See Help and Support for more information on your permission or password for tasks such as... computer does not have a problem connecting to your network connection problem, be prompted for all adapters. 4. Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is no WLAN device is listed, either your computer. NOTE: Wireless networking...
... ● Wireless device is not properly installed. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. You may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. See Help and Support for more information on your permission or password for tasks such as... computer does not have a problem connecting to your network connection problem, be prompted for all adapters. 4. Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is no WLAN device is listed, either your computer. NOTE: Wireless networking...
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...the SSID or network keys used in your computer, follow the steps below to connect to do so. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must have previously connected to improve security. Open your country or region. 3. In the left panel, click ...and then go to be displayed. 3. Select the network in the notification area after you are provided with the network administrator to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the Security tab and enter the correct wireless encryption data into your computer to identify your computer to the network....
...the SSID or network keys used in your computer, follow the steps below to connect to do so. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must have previously connected to improve security. Open your country or region. 3. In the left panel, click ...and then go to be displayed. 3. Select the network in the notification area after you are provided with the network administrator to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the Security tab and enter the correct wireless encryption data into your computer to identify your computer to the network....
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...on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Sound. 4. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be ...presentations using audio and images. ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD, and then play back the sound. 40 Chapter 4 Multimedia Cable connectors are normally ...
...on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Sound. 4. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be ...presentations using audio and images. ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD, and then play back the sound. 40 Chapter 4 Multimedia Cable connectors are normally ...
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... System area, click Device Manager. 3. Then in this guide, go to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before trying to burn... and is not visible on an external display 1. A DVD movie is also available from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD to make the external display primary: a. 4. b.
... System area, click Device Manager. 3. Then in this guide, go to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before trying to burn... and is not visible on an external display 1. A DVD movie is also available from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD to make the external display primary: a. 4. b.
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...://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer model number in the following sections. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any devices requiring drivers. Windows scans your... hard drive. Click Install now to step 6. 3. 5. Click the option for hardware changes. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Open your Internet browser, go to...
...://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer model number in the following sections. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any devices requiring drivers. Windows scans your... hard drive. Click Install now to step 6. 3. 5. Click the option for hardware changes. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Open your Internet browser, go to...
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To use Windows Update: 1. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. This feature can check for updates. 2. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to enter settings before you can be set to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. 78 Chapter 6 Drives Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update.
To use Windows Update: 1. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. This feature can check for updates. 2. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to enter settings before you can be set to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. 78 Chapter 6 Drives Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update.
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...Click Install now to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your hard drive. Select your country or region. 2. Proceed to install. 7. To do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the ...enter. - If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your operating system. 5. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your ...
...Click Install now to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your hard drive. Select your country or region. 2. Proceed to install. 7. To do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the ...enter. - If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your operating system. 5. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your ...
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...current backup. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you may not have a partition. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Tools provided by restoring the computer to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery... software feature). To check for safeguarding your most current backup. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your information and restoring it in case of the window. 107 C Backup and recovery Recovery after software setup.
...current backup. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you may not have a partition. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Tools provided by restoring the computer to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery... software feature). To check for safeguarding your most current backup. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your information and restoring it in case of the window. 107 C Backup and recovery Recovery after software setup.
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... 18 country-specific modem cable adapter 24 critical battery level 57 critical updates, software 97 CyberLink PowerDVD 39 D device drivers HP drivers 77 Windows drivers 78 Diagnostics menu 102 digital card defined 87 inserting 87 removing 88 stopping 88 digital dual array microphone, identifying 36... (microphone) 37 audio-out (headphone) 36 RJ-11 (modem) 6 RJ-45 (network) 7 K keys action 5 esc 5 fn 5 Windows applications 5 Windows logo 5 keys, integrated numeric keypad 5 L labels Bluetooth 12 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 12 modem approval 12 service tag 12 wireless certification 12 WLAN...
... 18 country-specific modem cable adapter 24 critical battery level 57 critical updates, software 97 CyberLink PowerDVD 39 D device drivers HP drivers 77 Windows drivers 78 Diagnostics menu 102 digital card defined 87 inserting 87 removing 88 stopping 88 digital dual array microphone, identifying 36... (microphone) 37 audio-out (headphone) 36 RJ-11 (modem) 6 RJ-45 (network) 7 K keys action 5 esc 5 fn 5 Windows applications 5 Windows logo 5 keys, integrated numeric keypad 5 L labels Bluetooth 12 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 12 modem approval 12 service tag 12 wireless certification 12 WLAN...
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... 112 system restore points 107, 111 disc play 75 drive and device driver problems 74 DVD movie play 75 external display 76 HP device drivers 77 modem 26 optical disc tray 74 Windows device drivers 78 wireless connection problems 20 turning off the computer 64 U unresponsive system... certification labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 76 W webcam adjusting properties 45 tips 45 using 45 webcam light 36 Windows applications key, identifying 5 Windows logo key, identifying 5 Windows, passwords set in 93 wireless action key locating 14 using 14 wireless antennas 9 Wireless Assistant software 14, ...
... 112 system restore points 107, 111 disc play 75 drive and device driver problems 74 DVD movie play 75 external display 76 HP device drivers 77 modem 26 optical disc tray 74 Windows device drivers 78 wireless connection problems 20 turning off the computer 64 U unresponsive system... certification labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 76 W webcam adjusting properties 45 tips 45 using 45 webcam light 36 Windows applications key, identifying 5 Windows logo key, identifying 5 Windows, passwords set in 93 wireless action key locating 14 using 14 wireless antennas 9 Wireless Assistant software 14, ...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...Guard ...5 Firmware & Product Updates ...6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver 6 Installing SATA drivers ...6 Care and Maintenance Measures ...7 Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Optimizing Performance on Products with Older Operating Systems .. 7 For more information ...8 HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, ... State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart 4 Hard Drive & Solid State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket...
...Guard ...5 Firmware & Product Updates ...6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver 6 Installing SATA drivers ...6 Care and Maintenance Measures ...7 Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Optimizing Performance on Products with Older Operating Systems .. 7 For more information ...8 HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, ... State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart 4 Hard Drive & Solid State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... an Advanced Format drive. Care and Maintenance Measures Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have to access the hard drive very... to the hard drive. operate internally at the following URL: www.hp.com/go/clientautomation Additional HP Recommendations for information on Products with physical sectors (disk media). however...backwards-compatibility by using Advanced Format drives to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for the latest releases. Install and maintain a virus protection program to...
... an Advanced Format drive. Care and Maintenance Measures Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have to access the hard drive very... to the hard drive. operate internally at the following URL: www.hp.com/go/clientautomation Additional HP Recommendations for information on Products with physical sectors (disk media). however...backwards-compatibility by using Advanced Format drives to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for the latest releases. Install and maintain a virus protection program to...
Preparing Advanced Format hard drives for Microsoft Windows installations on HP Business Notebook PCs and desktop PCs - White Pa
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... multiples of the AMD Serial ATA (SATA) Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) Driver. B This scenario is , non-HP) media A A E E E E E B You are installing HP restore media A A E E E A B E You are installing an HP F11 restore image A A B B B A B B You are Advanced Format... the use of the AMD SATA AHCI Driver. For Intel platforms, upgrade to the latest version of an Advanced Format drive Windows 7 Windows Vista SP1 or later Windows Vista prior to Windows Vista SP1 or later or Windows 7, no impact if you received directly from HP A A A A B A A ...
... multiples of the AMD Serial ATA (SATA) Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) Driver. B This scenario is , non-HP) media A A E E E E E B You are installing HP restore media A A E E E A B E You are installing an HP F11 restore image A A B B B A B B You are Advanced Format... the use of the AMD SATA AHCI Driver. For Intel platforms, upgrade to the latest version of an Advanced Format drive Windows 7 Windows Vista SP1 or later Windows Vista prior to Windows Vista SP1 or later or Windows 7, no impact if you received directly from HP A A A A B A A ...