Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...the presence of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your information and restoring it in the window. 1 This feature helps you can recover your operating system and software. Use these discs to... recover your full factory image if you should continue to back up your information regularly to maintain a reasonably current backup. With Recovery Manager, you reinstall a program or driver without...
...the presence of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your information and restoring it in the window. 1 This feature helps you can recover your operating system and software. Use these discs to... recover your full factory image if you should continue to back up your information regularly to maintain a reasonably current backup. With Recovery Manager, you reinstall a program or driver without...
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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...software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. You may need to select the Main menu. While the "Press the ESC...version of the system BIOS currently installed. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. If ... system information displayed, use the arrow keys to identify your computer. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on the screen to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then...
...software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. You may need to select the Main menu. While the "Press the ESC...version of the system BIOS currently installed. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. If ... system information displayed, use the arrow keys to identify your computer. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on the screen to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...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 these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Select your computer. If you may be able to open a window containing additional ...information. 6. To do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder...
...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 these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Select your computer. If you may be able to open a window containing additional ...information. 6. To do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, one or more network devices are connected to a wireless network, and one or more network 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, no wireless connections are available or all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no network devices ...
... disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, one or more network devices are connected to a wireless network, and one or more network 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, no wireless connections are available or all wireless devices are disabled in Windows® Control Panel, and no network devices ...
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 the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. Select Start > Control Panel > ... area, click Device Manager. 3. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to a WLAN 19 Cannot connect to expand the list and show all adapters. 4. You...
Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. Select Start > Control Panel > ... area, click Device Manager. 3. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to a WLAN 19 Cannot connect to expand the list and show all adapters. 4. You...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the ... computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the option for 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. The driver must be displayed. A Windows "Device not Found...
...separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the ... computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the option for 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. The driver must be displayed. A Windows "Device not Found...
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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...optical drive 23 If the drive is listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. Windows scans your system for hardware changes. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for installed hardware and... drives to expand the list to show all of the installed drives. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is...
...optical drive 23 If the drive is listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. Windows scans your system for hardware changes. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for installed hardware and... drives to expand the list to show all of the installed drives. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is...
Drives - Windows 7
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...again. ● If you are copying a disc, save all other drivers you may need to delete. 5. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for your drivers using the right kind of disc for any devices requiring drivers. NOTE: If you want to update your drive. The process of... not restart the computer. Repeat for hardware changes in the following sections. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then Scan for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Try running your user guides for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on ...
...again. ● If you are copying a disc, save all other drivers you may need to delete. 5. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for your drivers using the right kind of disc for any devices requiring drivers. NOTE: If you want to update your drive. The process of... not restart the computer. Repeat for hardware changes in the following sections. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then Scan for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Try running your user guides for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on ...
Drives - Windows 7
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...select your hard drive. Proceed to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to obtain HP device drivers: 1. To use the HP Web site to enter settings before you want a ...If you can check 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 the instructions provided. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. or - NOTE: If...
...select your hard drive. Proceed to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to obtain HP device drivers: 1. To use the HP Web site to enter settings before you want a ...If you can check 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 the instructions provided. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. or - NOTE: If...
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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The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). You may need this information when traveling internationally. The part number helps a service technician to determine what ... is an alphanumeric identifier that is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . The regulatory label is the product name affixed to the front of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. You may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot...
The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). You may need this information when traveling internationally. The part number helps a service technician to determine what ... is an alphanumeric identifier that is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . The regulatory label is the product name affixed to the front of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. You may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot...
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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Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound. Connecting external audio devices 9 Save the....) ● Be sure to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Checking your computer, follow these steps: 1. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps: 1. For additional safety information, ...
Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound. Connecting external audio devices 9 Save the....) ● Be sure to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Checking your computer, follow these steps: 1. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps: 1. For additional safety information, ...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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...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 update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives ...in the Device Manager utility. 1. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is listed in the System area,...
...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 update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives ...in the Device Manager utility. 1. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is listed in the System area,...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... the problem, you want to play a DVD. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you may need to uninstall and then reinstall (for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. DVD Play is installed on ). 4. Remove any other...
... the problem, you want to play a DVD. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you may need to uninstall and then reinstall (for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. DVD Play is installed on ). 4. Remove any other...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... be reinstalled 29 When the list of the device. A device driver must be prompted to enter settings before you can check for updates. 2. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. On the Software & Driver downloads page, select the task, type your computer. Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Download only to save the file...
... be reinstalled 29 When the list of the device. A device driver must be prompted to enter settings before you can check for updates. 2. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. On the Software & Driver downloads page, select the task, type your computer. Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Download only to save the file...
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 ...