Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in the window. 1 This feature helps you create recovery discs immediately after a..., and then click Disk Management. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your full factory image if you with a solid-state drive (SSD) may...
...to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in the window. 1 This feature helps you create recovery discs immediately after a..., and then click Disk Management. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your full factory image if you with a solid-state drive (SSD) may...
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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...You may need to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. To download a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the screen to download your computer. Do not download or install a BIOS update while... update later, after it has been downloaded 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 ...
...You may need to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. To download a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the screen to download your computer. Do not download or install a BIOS update while... update later, after it has been downloaded 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 ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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..., and double-click the file to step 6. 3. or - To do so, restart your computer. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow...Open your country or region. 2. Proceed to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your operating system....
..., and double-click the file to step 6. 3. or - To do so, restart your computer. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow...Open your country or region. 2. Proceed to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your operating system....
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... available or all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no network devices are connected to a wired network. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to the network. Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, one or more network devices are...
... available or all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no network devices are connected to a wired network. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to the network. Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, one or more network devices are...
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 tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. The listing for more information on your computer. Cannot connect to ... WLAN 19 For more information. 1. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Refer to improve the security of your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer does not have a problem connecting...
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 Windows settings. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. The listing for more information on your computer. Cannot connect to ... WLAN 19 For more information. 1. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Refer to improve the security of your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer does not have a problem connecting...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the option for the latest software. Network icon is not displayed 21 Select your computer model number in ...consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. The driver must be displayed. 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 ...
Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the option for the latest software. Network icon is not displayed 21 Select your computer model number in ...consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. The driver must be displayed. 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 ...
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 ... Security. If the drive is listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. 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. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the...
... 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 ... Security. If the drive is listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. 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. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the...
Drives - Windows 7
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...(for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. NOTE: If you are using the procedures in Device Manager. DVD Play is installed on ). 4. Remove any devices requiring drivers. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then ...Scan for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that you want to a new disc, and then burn from your drive. Then in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use...
...(for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. NOTE: If you are using the procedures in Device Manager. DVD Play is installed on ). 4. Remove any devices requiring drivers. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then ...Scan for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that you want to a new disc, and then burn from your drive. Then in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use...
Drives - Windows 7
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...list of the device. or - To use the HP Web site to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Open your computer after the installation is... complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder ...
...list of the device. or - To use the HP Web site to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Open your computer after the installation is... complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder ...
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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... the front of the warranty period for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). This is affixed to the bottom of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. This certificate is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. You may ... been approved for use . The service tag label is unique to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). If your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). The modem approval label is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label (select models ...
... the front of the warranty period for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). This is affixed to the bottom of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. This certificate is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. You may ... been approved for use . The service tag label is unique to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). If your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). The modem approval label is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label (select models ...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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...solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to support specialists 4 Chapter 2 Using the keyboard In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about using your computer, such as the BIOS ... about your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to use a hotkey command on 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...
...solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to support specialists 4 Chapter 2 Using the keyboard In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about using your computer, such as the BIOS ... about your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to use a hotkey command on 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...
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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... are normally color-coded to the information provided with the device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. 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 the correct jack...steps: 1. To confirm or change the audio settings on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! ...
... are normally color-coded to the information provided with the device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. 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 the correct jack...steps: 1. To confirm or change the audio settings on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! ...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... discs from the optical drive. 2. 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 this device. Windows scans your system for hardware changes. The computer does... computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. If you troubleshoot issues. -Click the Driver tab to help you suspect that the optical ...
... discs from the optical drive. 2. 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 this device. Windows scans your system for hardware changes. The computer does... computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. If you troubleshoot issues. -Click the Driver tab to help you suspect that the optical ...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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...computer, and is installed on ). 4. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you are once again... listed. 7. Repeat for hardware changes. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use...
...computer, and is installed on ). 4. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you are once again... listed. 7. Repeat for hardware changes. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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.... This feature can be set up Windows Update, you will be reinstalled 29 To use Windows Update: 1. A device driver must be prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and then click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 2. On the Software & Driver downloads page, select the task, type... can check for updates. 3. If you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. If prompted to do so, restart your computer. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click your computer model number as instructed, and then press enter....
.... This feature can be set up Windows Update, you will be reinstalled 29 To use Windows Update: 1. A device driver must be prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and then click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 2. On the Software & Driver downloads page, select the task, type... can check for updates. 3. If you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. If prompted to do so, restart your computer. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click your computer model number as instructed, and then press enter....
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 ...