Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can recover ... the computer to help you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your operating system and software. This feature... information regularly to recover your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in the window. 1 System restore points allow you with a solid-state drive (SSD) may not have a partition. As...
... designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can recover ... the computer to help you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your operating system and software. This feature... information regularly to recover your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in the window. 1 System restore points allow you with a solid-state drive (SSD) may not have a partition. As...
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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...installed on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on battery power, docked in ... the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for Startup Menu" message is displayed in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power...
...installed on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on battery power, docked in ... the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for Startup Menu" message is displayed in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. or - When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. If you may ...number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click Install now to step 6. 3. To do so, restart your computer. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. ...
... specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. or - When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. If you may ...number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click Install now to step 6. 3. To do so, restart your computer. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... devices are connected to a wired network. Indicates that all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no network devices are connected to a wired network. 2 Chapter... disconnected) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, no wireless connections are available or all wireless network devices are disabled by...devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network...
... devices are connected to a wired network. Indicates that all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no network devices are connected to a wired network. 2 Chapter... disconnected) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, no wireless connections are available or all wireless network devices are disabled by...devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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Click the arrow next to Network adapters to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. The listing for a WLAN device ... to a WLAN 19 Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing...
Click the arrow next to Network adapters to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. The listing for a WLAN device ... to a WLAN 19 Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Get the latest ...WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Network icon is not displayed If the...
A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Get the latest ...WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Network icon is not displayed If the...
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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...optical device listing to show all of the installed drives. 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 installed hardware and ...ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to see if the device is listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. Remove any required...
...optical device listing to show all of the installed drives. 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 installed hardware and ...ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to see if the device is listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. Remove any required...
Drives - Windows 7
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... from the optical drive. 2. Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Windows scans your drive. A DVD playing in the following sections. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you are copying a disc...
... from the optical drive. 2. Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Windows scans your drive. A DVD playing in the following sections. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you are copying a disc...
Drives - Windows 7
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... want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Click the option for updates. 2. Click your computer. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on...
... want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Click the option for updates. 2. Click your computer. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on...
Drives - Windows 7
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...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 Index A airport security devices 1 AutoPlay 7 B BD playing 6 removing 10 ...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...
...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 Index A airport security devices 1 AutoPlay 7 B BD playing 6 removing 10 ...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...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... more 15 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...; Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). This number describes the duration of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. The part number helps a service technician to the front of the...(s)-Provide information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). The regulatory label is affixed to the bottom of the...
... more 15 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...; Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). This number describes the duration of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. The part number helps a service technician to the front of the...(s)-Provide information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). The regulatory label is affixed to the bottom of the...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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...speaker sound fn+home Increase speaker sound fn+pg up Decrease speaker sound fn+pg dn 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 the ...
...speaker sound fn+home Increase speaker sound fn+pg up Decrease speaker sound fn+pg dn 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 the ...
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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... Hardware and Sound > Sound. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Click Sound. 4. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound. To check the record functions of the computer... provided with the device. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. For additional safety information, refer to your computer, follow these steps: 1. To connect external devices...
... Hardware and Sound > Sound. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Click Sound. 4. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound. To check the record functions of the computer... provided with the device. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. For additional safety information, refer to your computer, follow these steps: 1. To connect external devices...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is working properly: -The Properties window provides details about the device to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for this device. Click Start > Control Panel ...> System and Security. 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 hardware changes. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical...
... the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is working properly: -The Properties window provides details about the device to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for this device. Click Start > Control Panel ...> System and Security. 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 hardware changes. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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.... Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify ...Start > Control Panel > System and Security. NOTE: If you want to update your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Remove any devices requiring drivers. Then in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use DVD Play to delete the device, but ...
.... Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify ...Start > Control Panel > System and Security. NOTE: If you want to update your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Remove any devices requiring drivers. Then in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use DVD Play to delete the device, but ...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... products. This feature can be reinstalled 29 If you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. or - A device driver must be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 3. Proceed to http://www...
... products. This feature can be reinstalled 29 If you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. or - A device driver must be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 3. Proceed to http://www...
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 ...