Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... and restoring it in case of system failure or instability. ● Backing up 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 protect..., select Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. 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). This feature helps you create. 1 Overview...
... and restoring it in case of system failure or instability. ● Backing up 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 protect..., select Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. 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). This feature helps you create. 1 Overview...
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
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... in Windows® Control Panel, and no network devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to a wired network. Network...
... in Windows® Control Panel, and no network devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to a wired network. Network...
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. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
...: ● 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. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
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 permission or password for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature ...
Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... not displayed in the search box. 4. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be displayed. Click the option for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Get...
... not displayed in the search box. 4. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be displayed. Click the option for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Get...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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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, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...using the AC adapter. When the Main menu is later than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. Access the page on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to download. 3. Follow the... the screen, press f10. 2. You may need to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the...
...using the AC adapter. When the Main menu is later than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. Access the page on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to download. 3. Follow the... the screen, press f10. 2. You may need to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...the list of the device. 4 Updating software 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 your computer model number in the Search box..., press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Proceed to install the updated driver. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Open your Internet browser, go to open a...
...the list of the device. 4 Updating software 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 your computer model number in the Search box..., press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Proceed to install the updated driver. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Open your Internet browser, go to open a...
Drives - Windows 7
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A CD, DVD, or BD does not play automatically 26 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 26 A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 26 A device driver must be reinstalled ...27 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 27 Obtaining HP device drivers 27 Index ...29 iv
A CD, DVD, or BD does not play automatically 26 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 26 A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 26 A device driver must be reinstalled ...27 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 27 Obtaining HP device drivers 27 Index ...29 iv
Drives - Windows 7
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...that 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. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Windows scans your system for this device. 24 Chapter.... In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Right-click the optical device listing to perform the following tasks: ●...
...that 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. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Windows scans your system for this device. 24 Chapter.... In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Right-click the optical device listing to perform the following tasks: ●...
Drives - Windows 7
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...it stops before trying to burn the contents to play automatically 1. See your user guides for 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 MediaSmart to a new disc, and then burn... from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Confirm that you are using the right kind of burning a disc does not begin, or it is selected...
...it stops before trying to burn the contents to play automatically 1. See your user guides for 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 MediaSmart to a new disc, and then burn... from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Confirm that you are using the right kind of burning a disc does not begin, or it is selected...
Drives - Windows 7
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... in the following sections. Remove any discs from the models listed. 4. Obtaining HP device drivers 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are prompted to delete. 5. Click Check for updates. 2. Then in the ...Open your Internet browser, go to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using the procedures in the product box. - A device driver must be prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your system for installed hardware and installs default...
... in the following sections. Remove any discs from the models listed. 4. Obtaining HP device drivers 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are prompted to delete. 5. Click Check for updates. 2. Then in the ...Open your Internet browser, go to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using the procedures in the product box. - A device driver must be prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your system for installed hardware and installs default...
Drives - Windows 7
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Click Download only to save the file to 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 open a window containing additional information. 6. ...After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. When the list of the device. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Click Install now to do so, restart your computer. If prompted to ...
Click Download only to save the file to 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 open a window containing additional information. 6. ...After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. When the list of the device. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Click Install now to do so, restart your computer. If prompted to ...
Drives - Windows 7
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...DVD 9 S software Disk Cleanup 14 Disk Defragmenter 14 solid-state drive (SSD) 1 T troubleshooting burning discs 26 device driver 27 disc play 25, 26 HP device drivers 27 Microsoft drivers 27 optical disc tray 23 optical drive detection 24 Index 29 Index A airport security devices 2 AutoPlay 8 B BD burning...SuperMulti DL Drive 4 C CD burning 12, 26 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 3 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 27 Microsoft drivers 27 Disk Cleanup software 14 Disk Defragmenter software 14 disk performance 14 drive light 16 drives caring for 2 hard 19, 20 optical ...
...DVD 9 S software Disk Cleanup 14 Disk Defragmenter 14 solid-state drive (SSD) 1 T troubleshooting burning discs 26 device driver 27 disc play 25, 26 HP device drivers 27 Microsoft drivers 27 optical disc tray 23 optical drive detection 24 Index 29 Index A airport security devices 2 AutoPlay 8 B BD burning...SuperMulti DL Drive 4 C CD burning 12, 26 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 3 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 27 Microsoft drivers 27 Disk Cleanup software 14 Disk Defragmenter software 14 disk performance 14 drive light 16 drives caring for 2 hard 19, 20 optical ...
External Media Cards - Windows 7
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If you are designed to conform 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 enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer to...
If you are designed to conform 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 enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer to...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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...-Provides important information including the following: ◦ Product name (1). The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for use. You may need when you contact technical support. Have this information when traveling internationally. This number ... Bluetooth® device. An optional device may need this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). This is an alphanumeric number that is affixed to each product. ◦ Part number/Product ...
...-Provides important information including the following: ◦ Product name (1). The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for use. You may need when you contact technical support. Have this information when traveling internationally. This number ... Bluetooth® device. An optional device may need this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). This is an alphanumeric number that is affixed to each product. ◦ Part number/Product ...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... of the active Windows program. 4 Chapter 2 Using the keyboard fn+f12 To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the hotkey command. - fn+f11 Play...
... of the active Windows program. 4 Chapter 2 Using the keyboard fn+f12 To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the hotkey command. - fn+f11 Play...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... BD does not begin, or it stops before completion 36 A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 36 A device driver must be reinstalled ...37 Obtaining the latest Microsoft device drivers 37 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 37 Index ...39 iv
... BD does not begin, or it stops before completion 36 A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 36 A device driver must be reinstalled ...37 Obtaining the latest Microsoft device drivers 37 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 37 Index ...39 iv
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... external audio devices WARNING! To connect external devices such as external speakers, headphones, or a microphone, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to install any... drivers required by the external device. For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that the device cable is a required program that acts like...
... external audio devices WARNING! To connect external devices such as external speakers, headphones, or a microphone, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to install any... drivers required by the external device. For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that the device cable is a required program that acts like...