Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to factory settings in the window....help you to reverse undesirable changes to protect your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have been ...
...HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to factory settings in the window....help you to reverse undesirable changes to protect your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have been ...
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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While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for displaying BIOS information: 1. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the ... an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is later than those currently installed on battery power, docked in Windows) or by turning on the HP Web site that is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is...
While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for displaying BIOS information: 1. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the ... an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is later than those currently installed on battery power, docked in Windows) or by turning on the HP Web site that is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... press enter. - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Open your Internet browser, go to download the driver and install it later. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Click Install now to step ... double-click the file to your country or region. 2. Proceed to install the updated driver. Select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software If prompted to...
... press enter. - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Open your Internet browser, go to download the driver and install it later. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Click Install now to step ... double-click the file to your country or region. 2. Proceed to install the updated driver. Select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software If prompted to...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... models only) Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to the network. 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...
... models only) Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to the network. 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...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... to expand the list and show all adapters. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. For more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN... wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is listed, either your computer. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks...
... to expand the list and show all adapters. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. For more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN... wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is listed, either your computer. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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..., consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be ...reinstalled. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software....
..., consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be ...reinstalled. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software....
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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...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. Look for hardware changes. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the ..., click Device Manager. 3. Select 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 reinstalled" found later in this device. The computer does not detect the optical drive 23
...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. Look for hardware changes. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the ..., click Device Manager. 3. Select 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 reinstalled" found later in this device. The computer does not detect the optical drive 23
Drives - Windows 7
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..., but do not restart the computer. Try running your drivers using the right kind of disc for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the...then burn from your user guides for hardware changes in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for your hard drive before trying to burn the contents to play a DVD. NOTE: If you are using...
..., but do not restart the computer. Try running your drivers using the right kind of disc for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the...then burn from your user guides for hardware changes in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for your hard drive before trying to burn the contents to play a DVD. NOTE: If you are using...
Drives - Windows 7
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... your computer. or - NOTE: If you will be set up Windows Update, you have not previously set to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. If prompted to your country or region. 2. Click Download...
... your computer. or - NOTE: If you will be set up Windows Update, you have not previously set to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. If prompted to your country or region. 2. Click Download...
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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...optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). Have this information when traveling internationally. The modem approval label is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . You may need when you... contact technical support. This certificate is affixed to the bottom of the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for this computer. This number describes the duration of Authenticity-Contains the Windows...
...optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). Have this information when traveling internationally. The modem approval label is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . You may need when you... contact technical support. This certificate is affixed to the bottom of the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for this computer. This number describes the duration of Authenticity-Contains the Windows...
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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...9679; Be sure that use the device. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone. Select Start > Control Panel. 2...., refer to the information provided with the device. To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound. Connecting external audio devices 9 Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone...
...9679; Be sure that use the device. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone. Select Start > Control Panel. 2...., refer to the information provided with the device. To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound. Connecting external audio devices 9 Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... 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 perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for this device.... 3. The computer does not detect the optical drive 25 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. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Right-click the optical device ...
... 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 perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for this device.... 3. The computer does not detect the optical drive 25 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. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Right-click the optical device ...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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.... 7. DVD Play is also available from the optical drive. 2. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. Windows scans your program again. Remove any other drivers you want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. A DVD playing in... display Use DVD Play to update your drivers using the procedures in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to uninstall and then reinstall (for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Repeat for example, DVD/CD-...
.... 7. DVD Play is also available from the optical drive. 2. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. Windows scans your program again. Remove any other drivers you want to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. A DVD playing in... display Use DVD Play to update your drivers using the procedures in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to uninstall and then reinstall (for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Repeat for example, DVD/CD-...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... product from the models listed. 4. If prompted to your hard drive. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click Install now to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set up Windows Update, you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, press...
... product from the models listed. 4. If prompted to your hard drive. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click Install now to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set up Windows Update, you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, press...
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 ...