Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... you can recover your operating system and software. 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 your information regularly to your most current ... your full factory image if you to reverse undesirable changes to protect your information and restoring it in the window. 1 To check for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE...
... you can recover your operating system and software. 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 your information regularly to your most current ... your full factory image if you to reverse undesirable changes to protect your information and restoring it in the window. 1 To check for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE...
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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...by unplugging the power cord from the computer by turning on battery power, docked in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS ... and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on or restarting the computer. b. At the download area, follow these steps: ...docking device, or connected to select the Main menu. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to an optional power ...
...by unplugging the power cord from the computer by turning on battery power, docked in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS ... and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on or restarting the computer. b. At the download area, follow these steps: ...docking device, or connected to select the Main menu. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to an optional power ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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..., type 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. Click Install now to step 6. 3. If prompted to install. 7. or - When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your ...the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to do this, click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Open your computer. Select your hard drive. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq ...
..., type 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. Click Install now to step 6. 3. If prompted to install. 7. or - When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your ...the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to do this, click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Open your computer. Select your hard drive. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... network devices are disabled by the wireless button or Wireless Assistant, and no network devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are connected to a wired network. 2 ... Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer. 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 network. Indicates that ...
... network devices are disabled by the wireless button or Wireless Assistant, and no network devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are connected to a wired network. 2 ... Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer. 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 network. Indicates that ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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..., or 802.11. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1. Cannot connect to expand the list and show all adapters. 4. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to a WLAN...from the Network adapters list. 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. Refer to Help and Support for the...
..., or 802.11. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1. Cannot connect to expand the list and show all adapters. 4. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to a WLAN...from the Network adapters list. 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. Refer to Help and Support for the...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... driver must be displayed. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. 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 software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp...
... driver must be displayed. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. 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 software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at 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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...; Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for an optical drive listing. Then in this device. The computer does...in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Windows scans your system for this section. 4. 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 ...
...; Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for an optical drive listing. Then in this device. The computer does...in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Windows scans your system for this section. 4. 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 ...
Drives - Windows 7
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...want to update 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 DVD Play to play a DVD. Windows scans your program again. Try running your system for installed hardware and ... of disc for your user guides for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to delete the device...
...want to update 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 DVD Play to play a DVD. Windows scans your program again. Try running your system for installed hardware and ... of disc for your user guides for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to delete the device...
Drives - Windows 7
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...-click the file to install. 7. If you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Follow the on your country or region. 2. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Open your Internet browser...
...-click the file to install. 7. If you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Follow the on your country or region. 2. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Open your Internet browser...
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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... countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). The service tag label is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . If your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). The regulatory label is affixed inside... Wireless certification label(s)-Provide information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. This is affixed to the bottom of the countries or regions in which the modem has been ...
... countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). The service tag label is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . If your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). The regulatory label is affixed inside... Wireless certification label(s)-Provide information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. This is affixed to the bottom of the countries or regions in which the modem has been ...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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.... Function Hotkey Decrease screen brightness. Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display information about using your computer ● Checkups 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...
.... Function Hotkey Decrease screen brightness. Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display information about using your computer ● Checkups 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...
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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...3. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of background noise. To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to ...Sound > Sound. Under Program Events, select any sound event, such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to install any drivers required by the external device. Connecting external audio devices 9 To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button...
...3. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of background noise. To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to ...Sound > Sound. Under Program Events, select any sound event, such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to install any drivers required by the external device. Connecting external audio devices 9 To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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...1. Right-click the optical device listing to show all of the installed drives. 4. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this device. Windows scans your system for hardware changes. If you suspect that the optical 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 System area, click Device Manager. 3. Click...
...1. Right-click the optical device listing to show all of the installed drives. 4. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this device. Windows scans your system for hardware changes. If you suspect that the optical 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 System area, click Device Manager. 3. Click...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... the following sections. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Repeat for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Windows scans your program again. Remove any other drivers you may need to play a DVD. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to uninstall and then reinstall (for...
... the following sections. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Repeat for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Windows scans your program again. Remove any other drivers you may need to play a DVD. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to uninstall and then reinstall (for...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... the instructions provided. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. or - When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. Click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 2. If prompted to do so...
... the instructions provided. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. or - When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. Click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 2. If prompted to do so...
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 ...