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...immediately after a system failure is listed in this section. 106 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: Computers with the following tasks ...not have a recovery partition. This feature helps you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up your information regularly to protect your information and restoring it to a USB...
...immediately after a system failure is listed in this section. 106 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: Computers with the following tasks ...not have a recovery partition. This feature helps you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up your information regularly to protect your information and restoring it to a USB...
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... To recover the original hard drive image using f11, follow these steps: 1. Follow the on the screen. 3. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must purchase a SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop Operating System DVD to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet, included with the computer. 112 ...Chapter 7 Backup and recovery The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. All files you can also use the options listed in this section to restore the...
... To recover the original hard drive image using f11, follow these steps: 1. Follow the on the screen. 3. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must purchase a SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop Operating System DVD to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet, included with the computer. 112 ...Chapter 7 Backup and recovery The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. All files you can also use the options listed in this section to restore the...
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... 5 memory module 3 microphone 4 modem module 4 operating system 6 optical drives 3 pointing devices 5 ports 5 power requirements 6 processors 1 product name 1 security 6 serviceability 6 wireless 4 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 106 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 111 recovering from the recovery discs 111 recovery discs 106, 107 Recovery Manager 106, 111 recovery partition 106...
... 5 memory module 3 microphone 4 modem module 4 operating system 6 optical drives 3 pointing devices 5 ports 5 power requirements 6 processors 1 product name 1 security 6 serviceability 6 wireless 4 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 106 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 111 recovering from the recovery discs 111 recovery discs 106, 107 Recovery Manager 106, 111 recovery partition 106...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... it stops before completion 57 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 58 A device driver must be reinstalled 58 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 59 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 59 5 Power management Setting power options ...60 Using power-saving states 60 Initiating and exiting Sleep 60 Initiating...
... it stops before completion 57 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 58 A device driver must be reinstalled 58 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 59 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 59 5 Power management Setting power options ...60 Using power-saving states 60 Initiating and exiting Sleep 60 Initiating...
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... Configuration menu 99 Diagnostics menu ...99 11 Software updates Updating the BIOS ...101 Determining the BIOS version 101 Downloading a BIOS update 102 Updating programs and drivers ...103 12 Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...105 Backing up your information ...106 Using Windows Backup and Restore 107 Using system restore points 108...
... Configuration menu 99 Diagnostics menu ...99 11 Software updates Updating the BIOS ...101 Determining the BIOS version 101 Downloading a BIOS update 102 Updating programs and drivers ...103 12 Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...105 Backing up your information ...106 Using Windows Backup and Restore 107 Using system restore points 108...
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...(connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all wireless devices are disabled in your computer using these features: ● The wireless action key (f12) ● HP Wireless Assistant software ● Operating system controls... devices are on (white) when you can be controlled through HP Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more wireless devices, and a ...
...(connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all wireless devices are disabled in your computer using these features: ● The wireless action key (f12) ● HP Wireless Assistant software ● Operating system controls... devices are on (white) when you can be controlled through HP Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more wireless devices, and a ...
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NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for all adapters. 4. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you want to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. If no WLAN device is listed, either your ...list and show all wireless devices. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. The listing for a WLAN device may add wireless networking capability to...
NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for all adapters. 4. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you want to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. If no WLAN device is listed, either your ...list and show all wireless devices. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. The listing for a WLAN device may add wireless networking capability to...
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... attempts to reconnect to one of the preferred networks. ● If there is no network icon in the search box. 4. The driver must have the current codes to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for instructions on setting up the same codes on a secure network. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21...
... attempts to reconnect to one of the preferred networks. ● If there is no network icon in the search box. 4. The driver must have the current codes to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for instructions on setting up the same codes on a secure network. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21...
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... steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. For additional safety information, refer to the information provided with instant messaging programs ● Stream radio programs (select...enables you to use the device. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to install any sound event, such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and ...
... steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. For additional safety information, refer to the information provided with instant messaging programs ● Stream radio programs (select...enables you to use the device. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to install any sound event, such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and ...
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Remove the optical drive from the optical drive. Remove the security screw from the optical drive bay. 50 Chapter 4 Multimedia NOTE: A screw driver may be necessary to loosen the bracket holding the optical drive after the security screw is removed. 9. 8.
Remove the optical drive from the optical drive. Remove the security screw from the optical drive bay. 50 Chapter 4 Multimedia NOTE: A screw driver may be necessary to loosen the bracket holding the optical drive after the security screw is removed. 9. 8.
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...drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to see if the device is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. In the Device Manager window, click the...● Uninstall ● Scan for hardware changes. Windows scans your system for this device. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Right-click the optical device listing to ...
...drive is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to see if the device is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. In the Device Manager window, click the...● Uninstall ● Scan for hardware changes. Windows scans your system for this device. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. Right-click the optical device listing to ...
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... a new disc, and then burn from your drive. See the section "Selecting the right disc", for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this setting is not visible on , press f4 one or more information about a multimedia question not...
... a new disc, and then burn from your drive. See the section "Selecting the right disc", for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this setting is not visible on , press f4 one or more information about a multimedia question not...
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...-ROMs, Modems, and so on the computer, and is installed on ). 4. CyberLink PowerDVD 8 is also available from the optical drive. 2. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to delete. 5.... the System area, click Device Manager. 3. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Remove any devices requiring drivers. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to play a DVD.
...-ROMs, Modems, and so on the computer, and is installed on ). 4. CyberLink PowerDVD 8 is also available from the optical drive. 2. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to delete. 5.... the System area, click Device Manager. 3. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Remove any devices requiring drivers. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to play a DVD.
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... the option for updates. 3. Troubleshooting 59 When the list of the device. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Open your Web browser, go to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. or - When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location ...on -screen instructions. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to do so, restart your specific product from the models listed. 4. This feature can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to...
... the option for updates. 3. Troubleshooting 59 When the list of the device. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Open your Web browser, go to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. or - When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location ...on -screen instructions. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to do so, restart your specific product from the models listed. 4. This feature can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to...
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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. Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing...
...-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. Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing...
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...save the file to do so, restart your hard drive. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. Select your operating system. 5. NOTE: In some ...cases, you may be able to install the updated driver. When the list of the device. After the file is...
...save the file to do so, restart your hard drive. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. Select your operating system. 5. NOTE: In some ...cases, you may be able to install the updated driver. When the list of the device. After the file is...
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... been included for computers that you should continue to back up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new software and data files, you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in...right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. Use these discs to recover your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to your operating ...
... been included for computers that you should continue to back up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new software and data files, you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in...right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. Use these discs to recover your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to your operating ...
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... connector, power 7 conservation, power 70 copyright warning 46 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 67 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 35 D device drivers HP drivers 59 Windows drivers 59 Diagnostics menu 99 digital card defined 82 inserting 82 removing 83 stopping 83 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8 Digital Media Slot, identifying 8 Disk...
... connector, power 7 conservation, power 70 copyright warning 46 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 67 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 35 D device drivers HP drivers 59 Windows drivers 59 Diagnostics menu 99 digital card defined 82 inserting 82 removing 83 stopping 83 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8 Digital Media Slot, identifying 8 Disk...
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... Product Key 12 product name and number, computer 12 programs, updating 103 projector, connecting 37 public WLAN connection 18 R readable media 60 recovering a program or driver 104 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 109 recovering from the recovery discs 109 recovery discs 104, 105 Recovery Manager 104, 109 recovery partition 104... with the computer modem approval label 12 wireless certification labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 57 disc play 56 DVD movie play 57 external display 57 HP device drivers 59 optical disc tray 54 optical drive detection 55 Windows device...
... Product Key 12 product name and number, computer 12 programs, updating 103 projector, connecting 37 public WLAN connection 18 R readable media 60 recovering a program or driver 104 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 109 recovering from the recovery discs 109 recovery discs 104, 105 Recovery Manager 104, 109 recovery partition 104... with the computer modem approval label 12 wireless certification labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 57 disc play 56 DVD movie play 57 external display 57 HP device drivers 59 optical disc tray 54 optical drive detection 55 Windows device...