Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... can recover your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system...you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and... have been included for the presence of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Tools provided by restoring the computer...partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your information and restoring it in the...
... can recover your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system...you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and... have been included for the presence of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Tools provided by restoring the computer...partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your information and restoring it in the...
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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..., or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. b. To use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the... available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or... Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by turning on or restarting the computer. Do not download or install a BIOS update...
..., or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. b. To use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the... available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or... Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by turning on or restarting the computer. Do not download or install a BIOS update...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. Select your country or region. 2. Click Install now to step 6. 3. If prompted to do... this, click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. or - After the file is displayed, ...
... a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. Select your country or region. 2. Click Install now to step 6. 3. If prompted to do... this, click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. or - After the file is displayed, ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...more network devices are connected to a wired 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 to a wired network. 2 Chapter 1 ...Using wireless devices (select models only) HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed...
...more network devices are connected to a wired 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 to a wired network. 2 Chapter 1 ...Using wireless devices (select models only) HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...System area, click Device Manager. 3. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you 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 computer. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to... a WLAN 19 For more information. 1. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided ...
...System area, click Device Manager. 3. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you 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 computer. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to... a WLAN 19 For more information. 1. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. The driver must be displayed. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. 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. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using ...
...then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. The driver must be displayed. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. 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. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using ...
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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...is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to perform the following tasks...from the optical drive. 2. If the drive is listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. Windows scans your system for this section. 4. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to show all of the installed drives. Look for hardware changes. The computer does ...
...is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to perform the following tasks...from the optical drive. 2. If the drive is listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. Windows scans your system for this section. 4. If you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to show all of the installed drives. Look for hardware changes. The computer does ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... source disc to your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any other programs are prompted to delete. 5. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Repeat for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that...Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Try running your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use DVD Play to a new disc, and then burn from your program again....
... source disc to your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any other programs are prompted to delete. 5. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Repeat for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that...Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Try running your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use DVD Play to a new disc, and then burn from your program again....
Drives - Windows 7
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... updates. 3. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting or - Open your Internet browser, go to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Click your specific product from the models listed. 4. When the list of the device.
... updates. 3. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting or - Open your Internet browser, go to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update: 1. Click your specific product from the models listed. 4. When the list of the device.
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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...of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of the warranty period for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). If your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). 3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer...devices, one or more 15 This number describes the duration of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. This certificate is affixed inside the hard drive bay. ...modem has been approved for use . The regulatory label is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. This number provides specific information about the computer. This...
...of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of the warranty period for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). If your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). 3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer...devices, one or more 15 This number describes the duration of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. This certificate is affixed inside the hard drive bay. ...modem has been approved for use . The regulatory label is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. This number provides specific information about the computer. This...
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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...speakers or through connected headphones. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! NOTE: A driver is securely connected to match the corresponding jacks on headphones, ...earbuds, or a headset. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Click Sound. 4. To check the record functions ...
...speakers or through connected headphones. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! NOTE: A driver is securely connected to match the corresponding jacks on headphones, ...earbuds, or a headset. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Click Sound. 4. To check the record functions ...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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...for installed 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 missing or corrupted. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Click Start > Control Panel > System ...optical device listing to show all of the installed drives. 4. 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 this device. If you...
...for installed 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 missing or corrupted. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. Click Start > Control Panel > System ...optical device listing to show all of the installed drives. 4. 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 this device. If you...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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...and Security. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any other drivers you want to update your program again. Remove any devices requiring drivers. NOTE: If you may need to delete. 5. Repeat ...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...
...and Security. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any other drivers you want to update your program again. Remove any devices requiring drivers. NOTE: If you may need to delete. 5. Repeat ...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...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... for and install updates for updates. 2. To use Windows Update: 1. Follow the on your Internet browser, go to enter settings before you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. When the list of the device. When...
... for and install updates for updates. 2. To use Windows Update: 1. Follow the on your Internet browser, go to enter settings before you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. When the list of the device. When...
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 ...