Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to protect your information and restoring it in the window. 1 As you add new software and data files, you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you ... up your operating system and software. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to maintain a reasonably current backup.
... Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to protect your information and restoring it in the window. 1 As you add new software and data files, you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you ... up your operating system and software. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to maintain a reasonably current backup.
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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...Changes, and then press enter. Open the Setup Utility by turning on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. Make a ... Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Access the page on your computer and access the BIOS update you ... available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is connected to identify your computer. Do not shut down the computer...
...Changes, and then press enter. Open the Setup Utility by turning on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. Make a ... Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Access the page on your computer and access the BIOS update you ... available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is connected to identify your computer. Do not shut down the computer...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... a storage location on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive.
... a storage location on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... devices or all 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 and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are off. Also identifies... the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no network...
... devices or all 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 and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are off. Also identifies... the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no network...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Cannot ... a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not 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 permission or password for a WLAN device may be prompted for...
The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Cannot ... a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not 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 permission or password for a WLAN device may be prompted for...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... the latest version of the WLAN device software for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software... driver is not displayed 21 Click the option for the latest software. The driver must be displayed. Select your country or region. 3. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Network icon is ...
... the latest version of the WLAN device software for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software... driver is not displayed 21 Click the option for the latest software. The driver must be displayed. Select your country or region. 3. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Network icon is ...
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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... hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. 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. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. ...in the Device Manager utility. 1. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to show all of the installed drives. Windows scans your system for this section. 4. Then in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Right-click the optical device listing to perform the following...
... hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. 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. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. ...in the Device Manager utility. 1. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to show all of the installed drives. Windows scans your system for this section. 4. Then in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Right-click the optical device listing to perform the following...
Drives - Windows 7
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... device, but do not restart the computer. Repeat for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 7. Try running your drivers using the right kind of disc for your system for installed hardware and installs... a disc does not begin , or it stops before completion 25 A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then Scan for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and...
... device, but do not restart the computer. Repeat for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 7. Try running your drivers using the right kind of disc for your system for installed hardware and installs... a disc does not begin , or it stops before completion 25 A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then Scan for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and...
Drives - Windows 7
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... downloading the file. - If you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed...
... downloading the file. - If you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed...
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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This is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . You may need when ...affixed to the front of the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). This is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label ...select models only)-Provides regulatory information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. The part number helps a service technician to each product. ◦ Part number/Product ...
This is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . You may need when ...affixed to the front of the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). This is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label ...select models only)-Provides regulatory information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. The part number helps a service technician to each product. ◦ Part number/Product ...
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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...of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on the computer.) ● Be sure to the information provided with the device. Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! For best results, remember the following tips:... on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer, follow these steps: 1. To check the record functions of the computer...
...of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on the computer.) ● Be sure to the information provided with the device. Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! For best results, remember the following tips:... on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer, follow these steps: 1. To check the record functions of the computer...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. 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 show all of the installed drives. 4. The computer does not detect the optical drive If...
... the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. 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 show all of the installed drives. 4. The computer does not detect the optical drive If...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... and then click Scan for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Then in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use DVD.... 6. DVD Play is installed on ). 4. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Windows scans your program again. Remove any devices requiring drivers. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you are once again listed. 7. When prompted, confirm that the...
... and then click Scan for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Then in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use DVD.... 6. DVD Play is installed on ). 4. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Windows scans your program again. Remove any devices requiring drivers. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you are once again listed. 7. When prompted, confirm that the...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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...restart your hard drive. When the list of the device. or - If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and then click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 2. To use Windows Update: 1. NOTE: If you have not previously set to automatically check for and install updates ...file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click your computer. A device driver must be prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. If you can check for updates. 3. Proceed to your specific...
...restart your hard drive. When the list of the device. or - If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and then click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 2. To use Windows Update: 1. NOTE: If you have not previously set to automatically check for and install updates ...file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click your computer. A device driver must be prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. If you can check for updates. 3. Proceed to your specific...
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 ...