Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to maintain a reasonably current backup. This feature helps you experience... included for safeguarding your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. 1 Overview Recovery after software...
... dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to maintain a reasonably current backup. This feature helps you experience... included for safeguarding your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. 1 Overview Recovery after software...
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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... BIOS currently installed. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by turning on the HP Web site that is connected to your computer. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Identify the BIOS update... that provides 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 Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. If the Setup Utility does not ...
... BIOS currently installed. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by turning on the HP Web site that is connected to your computer. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Identify the BIOS update... that provides 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 Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. If the Setup Utility does not ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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If you may be able to download the driver and install it later. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your country or ...site: 1. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. or - Click Install now to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to step 6. 3. Click your operating system. 5. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6....
If you may be able to download the driver and install it later. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your country or ...site: 1. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. or - Click Install now to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to step 6. 3. Click your operating system. 5. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6....
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...recover your operating system and software. This feature helps you create. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for computers ...discs to your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you experience system failure or instability. Tools ...
...recover your operating system and software. This feature helps you create. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for computers ...discs to your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you experience system failure or instability. Tools ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... the recovery discs 7 NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the disc...
... the recovery discs 7 NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the disc...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Index B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 5 personal files 5 templates 5 backup suggestions 5 F f11 8 full system recovery 1 P performing a recovery 7 R recovering a program or driver 1 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 8 recovering from the recovery discs 7 recovery 7 recovery discs 1, 2 Recovery Manager 1, 7 recovery partition 1 recovery, system 1, 7 restore points 6 S safeguarding information 1 solid-...
Index B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 5 personal files 5 templates 5 backup suggestions 5 F f11 8 full system recovery 1 P performing a recovery 7 R recovering a program or driver 1 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 8 recovering from the recovery discs 7 recovery 7 recovery discs 1, 2 Recovery Manager 1, 7 recovery partition 1 recovery, system 1, 7 restore points 6 S safeguarding information 1 solid-...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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... damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to the USB port. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of information or an unresponsive system, stop and remove a USB device: 1. Double-click...
... damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to the USB port. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of information or an unresponsive system, stop and remove a USB device: 1. Double-click...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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...to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. 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 to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot...
...to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. 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 to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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... be displayed. Insert the card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in use. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. To insert an ExpressCard: 1. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware...
... be displayed. Insert the card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in use. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. To insert an ExpressCard: 1. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware...
Drives - Windows Vista
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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 27 A device driver must be reinstalled ...28 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 28 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 29 Index ...30 iv
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 27 A device driver must be reinstalled ...28 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 28 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 29 Index ...30 iv
Drives - Windows Vista
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...the results pane, click Device Manager. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found later in the Start Search box. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, ... the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. Click Start and type device manager in this section. 24 Chapter...
...the results pane, click Device Manager. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found later in the Start Search box. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, ... the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. Click Start and type device manager in this section. 24 Chapter...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...; Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that the disc is also available from 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... HP MediaSmart to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A DVD playing in Device Manager. MediaSmart is installed on the computer and is inserted properly. ● Select a slower...
...; Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that the disc is also available from 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... HP MediaSmart to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A DVD playing in Device Manager. MediaSmart is installed on the computer and is inserted properly. ● Select a slower...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...box. 3. If you are listed in the search box, and then press enter. - Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for software updates on ) ...in the Start Search box. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in either of driver you may need to the type of the following sections. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Remove any devices requiring drivers. In Device Manager, click the plus sign ...
...box. 3. If you are listed in the search box, and then press enter. - Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for software updates on ) ...in the Start Search box. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in either of driver you may need to the type of the following sections. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Remove any devices requiring drivers. In Device Manager, click the plus sign ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Vista® operating system. 5. If prompted to do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Click Install now... and other Microsoft products. If prompted to do so, restart your Internet browser and go to install. 7. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be reinstalled 29 Click your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. or - Follow the on your computer. A device...
... Vista® operating system. 5. If prompted to do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Click Install now... and other Microsoft products. If prompted to do so, restart your Internet browser and go to install. 7. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be reinstalled 29 Click your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. or - Follow the on your computer. A device...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... 1 AutoPlay 7 B Blu-ray Disc ROM with DL support 3 T troubleshooting burning discs 27 device driver 28 disc play 25, 26 HP device drivers 28 optical disc tray 23 optical drive detection 24 Windows drivers 29 30 Index optical drive DVD burning 10, 27 changing region setting 8 copying 9 playing 6 removing...DVD±R/RW Double Layer 3 C CD burning 10, 27 copying 9 playing 6 removing 11 CD drive 2 copyright warning 9 D device drivers HP drivers 28 Windows drivers 29 Disk Cleanup software 12 Disk Defragmenter software 12 disk performance 12 drive light 14 drives caring for 1 hard 16, 17 optical 2 ...
... 1 AutoPlay 7 B Blu-ray Disc ROM with DL support 3 T troubleshooting burning discs 27 device driver 28 disc play 25, 26 HP device drivers 28 optical disc tray 23 optical drive detection 24 Windows drivers 29 30 Index optical drive DVD burning 10, 27 changing region setting 8 copying 9 playing 6 removing...DVD±R/RW Double Layer 3 C CD burning 10, 27 copying 9 playing 6 removing 11 CD drive 2 copyright warning 9 D device drivers HP drivers 28 Windows drivers 29 Disk Cleanup software 12 Disk Defragmenter software 12 disk performance 12 drive light 14 drives caring for 1 hard 16, 17 optical 2 ...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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This is the most important number you need to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). This certificate is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of the countries or regions in which the... bottom of the computer. ● Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of your notebook. The modem approval label is the product name affixed to the front of the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for...
This is the most important number you need to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. ◦ Serial Number (s/n) (2). This certificate is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of the countries or regions in which the... bottom of the computer. ● Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of your notebook. The modem approval label is the product name affixed to the front of the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about 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...
... your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about 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...
Drives - Windows 7
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A disc does not play ...24 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 ...24 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