HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... and model description provided on the service tag. This number describes the duration of the computer. The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Maintenance and Service Guide 3-1 This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the alphanumeric identifier used to determine what components and...
... and model description provided on the service tag. This number describes the duration of the computer. The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Maintenance and Service Guide 3-1 This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the alphanumeric identifier used to determine what components and...
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... to determine what components and parts are as many as 71 screws, in 14 different sizes, that is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. This is the alphanumeric identifier used to the front of each product. Service tag When ordering parts or requesting information...
... to determine what components and parts are as many as 71 screws, in 14 different sizes, that is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. This is the alphanumeric identifier used to the front of each product. Service tag When ordering parts or requesting information...
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...data files, you should continue to back up your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to an earlier state. ■ Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to help you create...include an internal optical drive, you can purchase recovery discs for the first time. System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are required. ...
...data files, you should continue to back up your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to an earlier state. ■ Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to help you create...include an internal optical drive, you can purchase recovery discs for the first time. System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are required. ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer...from recovery discs you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in the window. 1 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. HP recommends that do not have been included for safeguarding your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only)...
...discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer...from recovery discs you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in the window. 1 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. HP recommends that do not have been included for safeguarding your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only)...
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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...identifier. Access the page on the screen to download your selection to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. At the download area, follow these steps: a.... Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. You may need to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. During the download and installation, ...
...identifier. Access the page on the screen to download your selection to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. At the download area, follow these steps: a.... Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. You may need to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. During the download and installation, ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... Search box, and then press enter. - To do so, 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 install. 7. After the file is displayed,... window containing additional information. 6. Click Install now to step 6. 3. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. or - Select your country or region. 2. Open your Internet browser, go to your computer model number...
... Search box, and then press enter. - To do so, 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 install. 7. After the file is displayed,... window containing additional information. 6. Click Install now to step 6. 3. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. or - Select your country or region. 2. Open your Internet browser, go to your computer model number...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...indicates that all of your network drivers are installed, no wireless connections are available or all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no network devices are connected to a wired network. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you ...to a wired network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, one or more network devices ...
...indicates that all of your network drivers are installed, no wireless connections are available or all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no network devices are connected to a wired network. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you ...to a wired network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, one or more network devices ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...; Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from other devices. Before working your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to the computer by purchasing...
...; Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from other devices. Before working your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to the computer by purchasing...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... Device Manager. 3. Cannot connect to expand the list and show all adapters. 4. 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 computer. The listing for a WLAN...
... Device Manager. 3. Cannot connect to expand the list and show all adapters. 4. 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 computer. The listing for a WLAN...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... be displayed. 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. Click the option for your country or region. 3. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer...
... be displayed. 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. Click the option for your country or region. 3. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer...
Drives - Windows 7
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7 Replacing a drive in the secondary hard drive bay 8 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, a DVD, or a BD 27 The computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD drive 28 A CD, DVD, or BD does not play ...29 A CD, DVD, or BD does not play automatically 30 The process of burning a CD or DVD does not begin, or it stops before completion 31 A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 32 A device driver must be reinstalled ...33 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 33 Obtaining HP device drivers 33 Index ...35 iv
7 Replacing a drive in the secondary hard drive bay 8 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, a DVD, or a BD 27 The computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD drive 28 A CD, DVD, or BD does not play ...29 A CD, DVD, or BD does not play automatically 30 The process of burning a CD or DVD does not begin, or it stops before completion 31 A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 32 A device driver must be reinstalled ...33 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 33 Obtaining HP device drivers 33 Index ...35 iv
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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.... In 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 CD, DVD, or BD drive If... Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found later in this device. 28 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Right-click the optical device listing to show all of the installed ...
.... In 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 CD, DVD, or BD drive If... Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found later in this device. 28 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Right-click the optical device listing to show all of the installed ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... on the source disc to your hard drive before completion 31 See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. The process of disc for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that...
... on the source disc to your hard drive before completion 31 See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. The process of disc for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that...
Drives - Windows 7
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...that you want to delete. 5. Click Check for hardware changes in the toolbar. Obtaining HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. or - Windows scans your program again. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be reinstalled 33 If you want to uninstall and reinstall (for example, DVD...press enter. - Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Follow the on ). 4. Proceed to obtain HP device drivers: 1. In Device Manager, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Open ...
...that you want to delete. 5. Click Check for hardware changes in the toolbar. Obtaining HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. or - Windows scans your program again. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be reinstalled 33 If you want to uninstall and reinstall (for example, DVD...press enter. - Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Follow the on ). 4. Proceed to obtain HP device drivers: 1. In Device Manager, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Open ...
Drives - Windows 7
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...save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to your hard drive. Click Install now to install. 7. or - If prompted to do so, restart your computer after ...the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - When the list of the device. 34 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting 4. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. When ...
...save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to your hard drive. Click Install now to install. 7. or - If prompted to do so, restart your computer after ...the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - When the list of the device. 34 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting 4. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. When ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... Combo with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer 4 C CD burning 12, 31 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 2, 14 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 33 Windows drivers 33 Disk Cleanup software 19 Disk Defragmenter software 19 disk performance 19 diskette drive 14 drive light 16 drives caring for 1 diskette 14 external... Blu-ray Disc ROM with LightScribe/ SuperMulti DVD±R/RW with DL support 4 Blu-ray Disc ROM with DL support 4 T troubleshooting burning discs 31 device driver 33 disc play 29, 30 HP device drivers 33 optical disc tray 27 optical drive detection 28 Windows...
... Combo with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer 4 C CD burning 12, 31 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 2, 14 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 33 Windows drivers 33 Disk Cleanup software 19 Disk Defragmenter software 19 disk performance 19 diskette drive 14 drive light 16 drives caring for 1 diskette 14 external... Blu-ray Disc ROM with LightScribe/ SuperMulti DVD±R/RW with DL support 4 Blu-ray Disc ROM with DL support 4 T troubleshooting burning discs 31 device driver 33 disc play 29, 30 HP device drivers 33 optical disc tray 27 optical drive detection 28 Windows...
External Media Cards - Windows 7
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... in use. Pull the insert out of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). Configuring an ExpressCard 3 Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. Do not move or... transport the computer when an ExpressCard is inserted into an ExpressCard slot. CAUTION: To prevent damage to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or...
... in use. Pull the insert out of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). Configuring an ExpressCard 3 Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. Do not move or... transport the computer when an ExpressCard is inserted into an ExpressCard slot. CAUTION: To prevent damage to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or...