Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Recovery discs have been included for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated ... the window. 1 With Recovery Manager, 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 computer and restore the operating system ...
... files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Recovery discs have been included for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated ... the window. 1 With Recovery Manager, 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 computer and restore the operating system ...
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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...steps: a. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is connected to an optional power source. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. To exit the... a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to know the version of the screen, press f10. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To download a BIOS update: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in...
...steps: a. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is connected to an optional power source. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. To exit the... a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to know the version of the screen, press f10. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To download a BIOS update: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted to do this,...computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. To do so, restart your country or region. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your Internet browser, go to install. 7. Click your computer. NOTE: In some...
...where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted to do this,...computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. To do so, restart your country or region. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your Internet browser, go to install. 7. Click your computer. NOTE: In some...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... (connected) Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and one or more of the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on the computer and indicates that one or more of... 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 of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but...
... (connected) Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and one or more of the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on the computer and indicates that one or more of... 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 of your network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... capability to use. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems If wireless networking 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...
... capability to use. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems If wireless networking 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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... for your computer. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to expand the list and show all adapters. 4. If no WLAN...
... for your computer. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to expand the list and show all adapters. 4. If no WLAN...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... WLAN device software for the latest software. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 Click the option for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using...
... WLAN device software for the latest software. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed 21 Click the option for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Network icon is either missing or corrupted. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using...
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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... optical drive 19 In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to the previously installed driver. Look for hardware changes. Refer to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Disable the device. ● Uninstall the device. ● Scan for an optical drive ... Properties to see if the device is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed. NOTE: You can click the Roll Back Driver option if the device fails after updating the driver. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive....
... optical drive 19 In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to the previously installed driver. Look for hardware changes. Refer to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Disable the device. ● Uninstall the device. ● Scan for an optical drive ... Properties to see if the device is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed. NOTE: You can click the Roll Back Driver option if the device fails after updating the driver. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive....
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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...display Use MediaSmart to play a DVD. A device driver must be set to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. Repeat for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces... sign (-) is also available from the optical drive. 2. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using the procedures in the toolbar. To use your drivers using Microsoft® Update. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. If uninstalling and reinstalling the...
...display Use MediaSmart to play a DVD. A device driver must be set to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. Repeat for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces... sign (-) is also available from the optical drive. 2. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using the procedures in the toolbar. To use your drivers using Microsoft® Update. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. If uninstalling and reinstalling the...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... on -screen instructions. 26 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Select your computer model number in the product box. 4. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or region. 3. To use... the HP Web site: 1. Open your Internet browser, and go to obtain HP device drivers. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings, and then ...
... on -screen instructions. 26 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Select your computer model number in the product box. 4. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or region. 3. To use... the HP Web site: 1. Open your Internet browser, and go to obtain HP device drivers. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings, and then ...
Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...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...removing 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 software...
...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...removing 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 software...
External Media Cards - Windows 7
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If you are designed to conform to the standard specifications of the slot (2). Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage 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 manufacturer...
If you are designed to conform to the standard specifications of the slot (2). Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage 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 manufacturer...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . You may need to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of your computer model includes one or more...
... may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . You may need to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of your computer model includes one or more...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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... the active Windows program. 12 Chapter 3 Using the keyboard fn+f12 To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your computer ● Checkups for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links...
... the active Windows program. 12 Chapter 3 Using the keyboard fn+f12 To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your computer ● Checkups for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links...
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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...Chapter 3 Audio To reduce the risk of background noise. Click Sound. 4. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Open Windows Media Player or TouchSmart and play back the sound. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on your computer, follow ...the device cable is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that use the device. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to install any sound event, such as external speakers, headphones, or a microphone, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and ...
...Chapter 3 Audio To reduce the risk of background noise. Click Sound. 4. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Open Windows Media Player or TouchSmart and play back the sound. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on your computer, follow ...the device cable is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that use the device. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to install any sound event, such as external speakers, headphones, or a microphone, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and ...