Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have been included for computers that you should continue to back up your system on the hard... protect your most current backup. As you add new software and data files, you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in the window. 1 Tools provided by restoring the computer to help you with a solid-state drive (SSD) may not have a partition. This feature helps you...
HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have been included for computers that you should continue to back up your system on the hard... protect your most current backup. As you add new software and data files, you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in the window. 1 Tools provided by restoring the computer to help you with a solid-state drive (SSD) may not have a partition. This feature helps you...
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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... updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on battery power, docked in Windows) or by pressing fn+esc (if you need this information to locate the update later, ... to the hard drive. 2 Updating software 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...your hard drive. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not...
... updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on battery power, docked in Windows) or by pressing fn+esc (if you need this information to locate the update later, ... to the hard drive. 2 Updating software 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...your hard drive. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click your hard drive. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided.... Click Install now to step 6. 3. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software If prompted to open a window containing additional ...
... the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click your hard drive. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided.... Click Install now to step 6. 3. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software If prompted to open a window containing additional ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... which enables you to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Network (connected) Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and one or more network devices are ...of the wireless devices are off. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on . Indicates that all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no network devices are connected to a wired network. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on ...
... which enables you to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Network (connected) Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and one or more network devices are ...of the wireless devices are off. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on . Indicates that all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no network devices are connected to a wired network. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to... security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Click the arrow next to Network ...integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for your computer. You may include the term ...
... a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to... security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Click the arrow next to Network ...integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for your computer. You may include the term ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Click the option for your country or region. 3. Network icon is not displayed 21 A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the ...latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. The driver must be displayed. Network icon is not displayed...
... model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Click the option for your country or region. 3. Network icon is not displayed 21 A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the ...latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. The driver must be displayed. Network icon is not displayed...
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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... any discs from the optical drive. 2. If the drive 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. 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 this section. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. If you ...
... any discs from the optical drive. 2. If the drive 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. 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 this section. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. If you ...
Drives - Windows 7
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...installs default drivers for example...save all other drivers you may ...Windows scans your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. A device driver... must be reinstalled 1. DVD Play is installed on ). 4. In Device Manager, click the arrow next to the type of driver...window, click Action, and then Scan for your drivers... device drivers does ...drivers are once again listed. 7. Remove any devices requiring drivers. Then in Windows...
...installs default drivers for example...save all other drivers you may ...Windows scans your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. A device driver... must be reinstalled 1. DVD Play is installed on ). 4. In Device Manager, click the arrow next to the type of driver...window, click Action, and then Scan for your drivers... device drivers does ...drivers are once again listed. 7. Remove any devices requiring drivers. Then in Windows...
Drives - Windows 7
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... from the models listed. 4. If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. If you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be set to obtain HP device drivers: 1. or - Click Install now to step 6. 3. To use...
... from the models listed. 4. If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. If you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be set to obtain HP device drivers: 1. or - Click Install now to step 6. 3. To use...
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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... components. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information when traveling internationally. This is unique to each product. ...(p/n) (3). The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of the warranty period for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). This certificate is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ... 15 This is the product name affixed to the front of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. 3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information...
... components. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information when traveling internationally. This is unique to each product. ...(p/n) (3). The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of the warranty period for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). This certificate is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ... 15 This is the product name affixed to the front of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. 3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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...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 your computer ● Checkups for computer functionality ● Automated and ...and specifications ● Answers to open Help and Support. Function Hotkey Decrease screen brightness. In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer ● Tutorials to help...
...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 your computer ● Checkups for computer functionality ● Automated and ...and specifications ● Answers to open Help and Support. Function Hotkey Decrease screen brightness. In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer ● Tutorials to help...
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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...the corresponding jacks on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound. For best results, remember ... device cable is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that use the device. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone. To connect external devices such as ...
...the corresponding jacks on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound. For best results, remember ... device cable is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that use the device. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone. To connect external devices such as ...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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.... 1. The computer does not detect the optical drive 25 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. Right-click the optical device listing to perform the following tasks:... ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for this device. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted...
.... 1. The computer does not detect the optical drive 25 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. Right-click the optical device listing to perform the following tasks:... ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for this device. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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Repeat for hardware changes. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any other drivers you want to uninstall and then reinstall (for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. NOTE: If you may need to restart the computer, save all open ...Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to play a DVD. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to delete. 5. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. DVD Play is also ...
Repeat for hardware changes. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any other drivers you want to uninstall and then reinstall (for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. NOTE: If you may need to restart the computer, save all open ...Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to play a DVD. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to delete. 5. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. DVD Play is also ...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. If you will be reinstalled 29 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. To use Windows Update: 1. Follow the on your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click your computer model number as instructed, and then press enter. - When prompted...
... to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. If you will be reinstalled 29 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. To use Windows Update: 1. Follow the on your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click your computer model number as instructed, and then press enter. - When prompted...
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 ...