Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...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). System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to protect your important system files. ● Creating system ...system failure or instability. ● Backing up your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to recover your information and restoring it in the window. 1 Recovery discs have been included for the presence of recovery discs (Recovery Manager ...
...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). System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to protect your important system files. ● Creating system ...system failure or instability. ● Backing up your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to recover your information and restoring it in the window. 1 Recovery discs have been included for the presence of recovery discs (Recovery Manager ...
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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... does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the ...not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and...the BIOS update that provides software for Startup Menu" message is running on battery power, docked in Windows) or by turning on your selection to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press ...
... does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the ...not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and...the BIOS update that provides software for Startup Menu" message is running on battery power, docked in Windows) or by turning on your selection to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...computer. Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models...press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. Click Install now to install. 7. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update...
...computer. Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models...press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. Click Install now to install. 7. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...network (connected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, one or more network devices are connected to a wireless network, and one or more network devices are connected to a wired network. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. ...the wireless devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no network devices are connected to a wired or wireless network....
...network (connected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, one or more network devices are connected to a wireless network, and one or more network devices are connected to a wired network. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. ...the wireless devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no network devices are connected to a wired or wireless network....
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...WLAN device may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to expand the list and... to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. The listing for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for your computer. Refer to a WLAN 19 You...
...WLAN device may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to expand the list and... to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. The listing for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for your computer. Refer to a WLAN 19 You...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. The driver must be displayed. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon ...is not displayed in the search box. 4. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp...
...If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. The driver must be displayed. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon ...is not displayed in the search box. 4. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp...
Drives - Windows 7
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A disc does not play automatically ...24 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 25 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 26 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 26 Index ...27 iv
A disc does not play automatically ...24 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 25 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 26 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 26 Index ...27 iv
Drives - Windows 7
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...does not detect the optical drive 23 Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical...is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found later in this device...
...does not detect the optical drive 23 Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical...is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found later in this device...
Drives - Windows 7
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... then burn from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. Windows scans your drive. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Then in the toolbar. Repeat for your system for ...hp.com. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are prompted to delete. 5. DVD Play is also available from the optical drive. 2. When prompted, confirm that you may need to the type of driver you are using the procedures in Windows...
... then burn from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. Windows scans your drive. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Then in the toolbar. Repeat for your system for ...hp.com. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are prompted to delete. 5. DVD Play is also available from the optical drive. 2. When prompted, confirm that you may need to the type of driver you are using the procedures in Windows...
Drives - Windows 7
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... the search box, and then press enter. - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. This feature can be prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the...
... the search box, and then press enter. - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. This feature can be prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the...
Drives - Windows 7
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...SuperMulti DL Combo Drive with LightScribe 3 C CD burning 9, 25 copying 8 playing 6 removing 10 CD drive 2, 13 copyright warning 8 D device drivers HP drivers 26 Windows drivers 26 Disk Cleanup software 14 Disk Defragmenter software 14 disk performance 14 diskette drive 13 drive light 16 drives caring for 1 diskette 13 external 13... 10 optical drive removing 11 R region codes, DVD 7 S software Disk Cleanup 14 Disk Defragmenter 14 T troubleshooting burning discs 25 device driver 25 disc play 24 HP device drivers 26 optical disc tray 22 optical drive detection 23 Windows drivers 26 Index 27
...SuperMulti DL Combo Drive with LightScribe 3 C CD burning 9, 25 copying 8 playing 6 removing 10 CD drive 2, 13 copyright warning 8 D device drivers HP drivers 26 Windows drivers 26 Disk Cleanup software 14 Disk Defragmenter software 14 disk performance 14 diskette drive 13 drive light 16 drives caring for 1 diskette 13 external 13... 10 optical drive removing 11 R region codes, DVD 7 S software Disk Cleanup 14 Disk Defragmenter 14 T troubleshooting burning discs 25 device driver 25 disc play 24 HP device drivers 26 optical disc tray 22 optical drive detection 23 Windows drivers 26 Index 27
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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...; Certificate of the countries or regions in which the modem has been approved for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). Have this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or ...information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. The regulatory label is the alphanumeric identifier used to update or...this information when traveling internationally. You may need the Product Key to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This is affixed inside the hard drive bay. ...
...; Certificate of the countries or regions in which the modem has been approved for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). Have this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or ...information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. The regulatory label is the alphanumeric identifier used to update or...this information when traveling internationally. You may need the Product Key to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . This is affixed inside the hard drive bay. ...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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...computer models, the BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. In addition 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 key of the hotkey command. - In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of ...
...computer models, the BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. In addition 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 key of the hotkey command. - In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of ...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... not visible on an external display 27 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 27 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 28 A device driver must be reinstalled ...28 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 29 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 29 Index ...30 iv
... not visible on an external display 27 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 27 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 28 A device driver must be reinstalled ...28 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 29 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 29 Index ...30 iv
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... on your desktop. 3. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to your ... or a microphone, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Click Sound. 4. Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Save the file to the correct jack on headphones, earbuds, or...
... on your desktop. 3. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to your ... or a microphone, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Click Sound. 4. Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Save the file to the correct jack on headphones, earbuds, or...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. 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 this device. If ... the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is working properly: -The Properties window provides details about the device to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. The computer does not detect the optical drive...
... hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. 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 this device. If ... the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is working properly: -The Properties window provides details about the device to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. The computer does not detect the optical drive...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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..., save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to update your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Repeat for any other...HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Remove any devices requiring drivers. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to play a DVD. DVD Play is also available from the optical drive. 2. In the Device Manager window...
..., save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to update your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Repeat for any other...HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Remove any devices requiring drivers. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to play a DVD. DVD Play is also available from the optical drive. 2. In the Device Manager window...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... to do so, restart your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and then click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 2. To use Windows Update: 1. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. or - NOTE: If you...
... to do so, restart your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and then click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 2. To use Windows Update: 1. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. or - NOTE: If you...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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...2 B Blu-ray disc 16 buttons DVD 3 volume mute 4 C CD inserting 17 removing 21 CD drive 14 checking audio functions 9 D device drivers HP drivers 29 Windows drivers 29 drives, optical drive 14 DVD changing region setting 19 inserting 17 removing 21 DVD button 3 DVD drive 14 DVD Play starting 3, 7 using 7,... 2 T tips, webcam 23 troubleshooting disc burning 27 disc play 26 DVD movie play 27 external display 27 HP device drivers 29 optical disc tray 24 optical drive detection 25 Windows device drivers 29 V video, using 10 volume down button 4 volume down hotkey 3 volume mute button 4 volume mute ...
...2 B Blu-ray disc 16 buttons DVD 3 volume mute 4 C CD inserting 17 removing 21 CD drive 14 checking audio functions 9 D device drivers HP drivers 29 Windows drivers 29 drives, optical drive 14 DVD changing region setting 19 inserting 17 removing 21 DVD button 3 DVD drive 14 DVD Play starting 3, 7 using 7,... 2 T tips, webcam 23 troubleshooting disc burning 27 disc play 26 DVD movie play 27 external display 27 HP device drivers 29 optical disc tray 24 optical drive detection 25 Windows device drivers 29 V video, using 10 volume down button 4 volume down hotkey 3 volume mute button 4 volume mute ...