Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to maintain a reasonably current backup. HP recommends that do not have a partition. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models ...experience system failure or instability. NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for safeguarding 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 ...
Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to maintain a reasonably current backup. HP recommends that do not have a partition. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models ...experience system failure or instability. NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for safeguarding 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 ...
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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Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Determining the BIOS version 2 Downloading a BIOS update 2 Updating programs and drivers ...4 Index ...5 iii
Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Determining the BIOS version 2 Downloading a BIOS update 2 Updating programs and drivers ...4 Index ...5 iii
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to select the Main menu. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is connected to download. 3. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer... by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Open the Setup Utility by turning on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and...
... need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to select the Main menu. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is connected to download. 3. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer... by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Open the Setup Utility by turning on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... on your specific product from the models listed. 4. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. Open your Internet browser, go to download the... 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 Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. or - If...
... on your specific product from the models listed. 4. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. Open your Internet browser, go to download the... 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 Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. or - If...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...) Indicates that all of the wireless devices are on the computer. 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, no wireless connections are available or all wireless devices are... the network. Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and one or more network devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name...
...) Indicates that all of the wireless devices are on the computer. 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, no wireless connections are available or all wireless devices are... the network. Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and one or more network devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to the computer by...
...: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to the computer by...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... 802.11. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to a WLAN 19 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.
... 802.11. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to a WLAN 19 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.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. The driver must be displayed. Open your country or region. 3. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for the latest software. Network icon is not displayed... area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box...
...consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. The driver must be displayed. Open your country or region. 3. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for the latest software. Network icon is not displayed... area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 24 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 25 Obtaining HP device drivers 26 iii
... of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 24 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 25 Obtaining HP device drivers 26 iii
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this section. 4. NOTE: You can click the Roll Back Driver option if the device fails after updating the driver. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. NOTE: If the...the computer does not detect the optical drive, use Device Manager to the previously installed driver. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. Look for hardware changes. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ ...
...the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this section. 4. NOTE: You can click the Roll Back Driver option if the device fails after updating the driver. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. NOTE: If the...the computer does not detect the optical drive, use Device Manager to the previously installed driver. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. Look for hardware changes. Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ ...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your drive. See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 24 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
... the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your drive. See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 24 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to check for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click Security & Updates. 3. A DVD playing in the following section. A device driver must be set to uninstall and reinstall (for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. In...
... example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to check for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click Security & Updates. 3. A DVD playing in the following section. A device driver must be set to uninstall and reinstall (for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. In...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... software updates on -screen instructions. 26 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Click Next to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your Internet browser, and go to immediately check for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or region. 3. Select your computer model number...
... software updates on -screen instructions. 26 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Click Next to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your Internet browser, and go to immediately check for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or region. 3. Select your computer model number...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...13 DVD drive 2, 4 DVD region settings 9 H hard disk drive installing 16 removing 15 replacing 15 hard drive installing 16 removing 15 replacing 15 HP drivers 26 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 14 Disk Defragmenter 14 O optical discs removing 13 using 4 optical drive 2, 4 R region codes, DVD 9 S ...security devices 1 AutoPlay 8 C CD burning 12, 24 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 2, 4 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 26 Microsoft drivers 25 Disk Cleanup software 14 Disk Defragmenter software 14 disk performance 14 drives caring for 1 hard 15, 16 optical 2 See also hard drive...
...13 DVD drive 2, 4 DVD region settings 9 H hard disk drive installing 16 removing 15 replacing 15 hard drive installing 16 removing 15 replacing 15 HP drivers 26 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 14 Disk Defragmenter 14 O optical discs removing 13 using 4 optical drive 2, 4 R region codes, DVD 9 S ...security devices 1 AutoPlay 8 C CD burning 12, 24 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 2, 4 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 26 Microsoft drivers 25 Disk Cleanup software 14 Disk Defragmenter software 14 disk performance 14 drives caring for 1 hard 15, 16 optical 2 See also hard drive...
External Media Cards - Windows 7
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... media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot. Configuring an ExpressCard 3 If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard...
... media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot. Configuring an ExpressCard 3 If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... about the product's hardware components. The service tag label is the most important alphanumeric identifier you contact technical support. This is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . You may need this information available when you need the Product Key to each product. ◦ Part number/product number (p/n) (3). You...
... about the product's hardware components. The service tag label is the most important alphanumeric identifier you contact technical support. This is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . You may need this information available when you need the Product Key to each product. ◦ Part number/product number (p/n) (3). You...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... in decimal format. Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display information about using your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second...
... in decimal format. Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display information about using your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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The optical disc tray does not open ...21 The computer does not detect the optical drive 22 A disc does not play ...22 A disc does not play automatically ...23 A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically 23 A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 24 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 24 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 24 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 25 Index ...26 iv
The optical disc tray does not open ...21 The computer does not detect the optical drive 22 A disc does not play ...22 A disc does not play automatically ...23 A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically 23 A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 24 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 24 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 24 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 25 Index ...26 iv
Multimedia - Windows 7
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... such as external speakers, headphones, or a microphone, refer to the information provided with the device. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. ... Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of background noise. Open Windows Media Player or TouchSmart and play back the sound. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Click Hardware and Sound. 3. To connect external devices such as a ...
... such as external speakers, headphones, or a microphone, refer to the information provided with the device. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. ... Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of background noise. Open Windows Media Player or TouchSmart and play back the sound. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Click Hardware and Sound. 3. To connect external devices such as a ...