Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you to reverse undesirable changes to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to help you with...-state drive (SSD) may not have a recovery partition. With Recovery Manager, you can recover your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). 1 Overview...
...system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you to reverse undesirable changes to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to help you with...-state drive (SSD) may not have a recovery partition. With Recovery Manager, you can recover your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). 1 Overview...
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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Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Determining the BIOS version 2 Downloading a BIOS update 2 Updating programs and drivers ...4 Index ...5 iii
Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Determining the BIOS version 2 Downloading a BIOS update 2 Updating programs and drivers ...4 Index ...5 iii
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. 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 your computer. To exit...Utility. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. BIOS version ...
... on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. 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 your computer. To exit...Utility. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. BIOS version ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS ...provided. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your Internet browser, go to step 6. 3. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where...
...press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS ...provided. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your Internet browser, go to step 6. 3. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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.... Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, no network devices are on. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. Network (connected) Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/...or more of the wireless devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless devices are disabled in Windows®...
.... Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, no network devices are on. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. Network (connected) Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/...or more of the wireless devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all wireless devices are disabled in Windows®...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only.
... network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only.
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 more information on your permission or password for a WLAN device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. Refer ...
Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your permission or password for a WLAN device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. Refer ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...these steps: 1. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. Select your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 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. Open your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Network icon is not displayed 21 The driver must be displayed. Click the option for the latest software. NOTE: If the WLAN ...
...these steps: 1. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. Select your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 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. Open your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Network icon is not displayed 21 The driver must be displayed. Click the option for the latest software. NOTE: If the WLAN ...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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... damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to the USB port. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected...
... damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to the USB port. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected...
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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...-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. To connect an external drive to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the risk...
...-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. To connect an external drive to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the risk...
Drives - Windows 7
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... changes. The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. 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 an optical drive listing. Then in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. The computer does...
... changes. The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. 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 an optical drive listing. Then in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. The computer does...
Drives - Windows 7
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... right kind of disc for any devices requiring drivers. Windows scans your program again. The process of driver you may need to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Try running your system for installed hardware... and installs default drivers for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the computer, and is inserted properly. ...
... right kind of disc for any devices requiring drivers. Windows scans your program again. The process of driver you may need to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Try running your system for installed hardware... and installs default drivers for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the computer, and is inserted properly. ...
Drives - Windows 7
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...to your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. If prompted to do ...Windows Update, you will be set to open a window containing additional information. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. Click your country or region. 2. ...
...to your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. If prompted to do ...Windows Update, you will be set to open a window containing additional information. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. Click your country or region. 2. ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... CD-RW 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... optical disc removing 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...
... CD-RW 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... optical disc removing 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...
External Devices - Windows 7
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... of the taskbar. Remove the device. 2 Chapter 1 Using a USB device To remove a USB device: 1. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the device. 3. Click the name of the device in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar...
... of the taskbar. Remove the device. 2 Chapter 1 Using a USB device To remove a USB device: 1. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the device. 3. Click the name of the device in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar...
External Media Cards - Windows 7
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...drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC... Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the...
...drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC... Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the...
External Media Cards - Windows 7
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... firmly seated. Pull the insert out of options may contain a protective insert. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is not in use . To insert an ExpressCard: 1. Inserting an ExpressCard 5 Insert the card into an ExpressCard slot. To conserve power... a menu of the slot (2). Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in on the insert (1) to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard.
... firmly seated. Pull the insert out of options may contain a protective insert. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is not in use . To insert an ExpressCard: 1. Inserting an ExpressCard 5 Insert the card into an ExpressCard slot. To conserve power... a menu of the slot (2). Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in on the insert (1) to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard.
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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...Windows® Product Key. This number provides specific information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). An optional device may need when you contact technical support. This certificate is the alphanumeric identifier ... modem has been approved for your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more 15 Have this computer. If your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. The...
...Windows® Product Key. This number provides specific information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). An optional device may need when you contact technical support. This certificate is the alphanumeric identifier ... modem has been approved for your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more 15 Have this computer. If your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. The...