Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...then click Disk Management. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for safeguarding your information and restoring it in the window. 1 As you add new software ...after a system failure is listed in case of a system failure: ● Creating a set of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to...
...then click Disk Management. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for safeguarding your information and restoring it in the window. 1 As you add new software ...after a system failure is listed in case of a system failure: ● Creating a set of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to...
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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.... Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. You may need to select the Main menu. Access the page on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. At the download area, follow these steps: a. While the "Press the ESC key for software..., driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is later than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, ...
.... Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. You may need to select the Main menu. Access the page on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. At the download area, follow these steps: a. While the "Press the ESC key for software..., driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is later than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your country or region. 2. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to install. 7. Click Install now to step 6. 3. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your computer. Updating programs and drivers... you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. or - Proceed to install the updated driver. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. 4 Updating software To do so, restart your ...
...hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your country or region. 2. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to install. 7. Click Install now to step 6. 3. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your computer. Updating programs and drivers... you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. or - Proceed to install the updated driver. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. 4 Updating software To do so, restart your ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all of the wireless devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Indicates that...
... (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network devices or all of the wireless devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Indicates that...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for...
... network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... Windows settings. The listing for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. For more...
... Windows settings. The listing for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. For more...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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...latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. The driver must be displayed. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Select your computer model number in the notification ...Network icon is not displayed 21 Click the option for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. ...
...latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. The driver must be displayed. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Select your computer model number in the notification ...Network icon is not displayed 21 Click the option for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. ...
Drives - Windows 7
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... of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 19 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 19 A device driver must be reinstalled ...19 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 20 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 20 iii
... of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 19 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 19 A device driver must be reinstalled ...19 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 20 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 20 iii
Drives - Windows 7
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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 equipment when connecting a powered drive, be added by connecting the drive to the computer...
...-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 equipment when connecting a powered drive, be added by connecting the drive to the computer...
Drives - Windows 7
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.... Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the section "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the... Uninstall ● Scan for an optical drive listing. Look for hardware changes. The computer does not detect the optical drive 17 Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. In the Device Manager window,...
.... Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the section "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Then in the Device Manager utility. 1. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the... Uninstall ● Scan for an optical drive listing. Look for hardware changes. The computer does not detect the optical drive 17 Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is listed in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. In the Device Manager window,...
Drives - Windows 7
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Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Then in the toolbar. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are using the procedures in the following sections. A DVD playing in Device ... or it stops before completion 19 Windows scans your program again. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any devices requiring drivers. Repeat for any other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that...
Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Then in the toolbar. Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are using the procedures in the following sections. A DVD playing in Device ... or it stops before completion 19 Windows scans your program again. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any devices requiring drivers. Repeat for any other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that...
Drives - Windows 7
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...operating system. 5. Click Install now to install. 7. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Click Check for updates. 2. Click the option for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. or ...updates. 3. If prompted to your hard drive. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Follow the on your computer. To use the HP Web site to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your country or region. 2....
...operating system. 5. Click Install now to install. 7. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Click Check for updates. 2. Click the option for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. or ...updates. 3. If prompted to your hard drive. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Follow the on your computer. To use the HP Web site to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your country or region. 2....
Drives - Windows 7
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...with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 3 C CD burning 9, 19 copying 8 playing 6 removing 10 CD drive 2, 11 copyright warning 8 D device drivers HP drivers 20 Windows drivers 20 Disk Cleanup software 12 Disk Defragmenter software 12 disk performance 12 diskette drive 11 drives caring for 1 diskette 11 external 11 hard 11... disc playing 6 removing 10 optical drive 2, 11 R region codes, DVD 7 S software Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 T troubleshooting burning discs 19 device driver 19 disc play 18 HP device drivers 20 optical disc tray 16 optical drive detection 17 Windows...
...with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 3 C CD burning 9, 19 copying 8 playing 6 removing 10 CD drive 2, 11 copyright warning 8 D device drivers HP drivers 20 Windows drivers 20 Disk Cleanup software 12 Disk Defragmenter software 12 disk performance 12 diskette drive 11 drives caring for 1 diskette 11 external 11 hard 11... disc playing 6 removing 10 optical drive 2, 11 R region codes, DVD 7 S software Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 T troubleshooting burning discs 19 device driver 19 disc play 18 HP device drivers 20 optical disc tray 16 optical drive detection 17 Windows...
External Devices - Windows 7
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... to the USB port. Remove the device. 2 Using a USB device To remove a USB device: 1. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the USB device.
... to the USB port. Remove the device. 2 Using a USB device To remove a USB device: 1. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is safe to remove the USB device.
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... is the alphanumeric identifier used to determine what components and parts are needed. ◦ Model description (4). The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information available when you contact technical support.
... is the alphanumeric identifier used to determine what components and parts are needed. ◦ Model description (4). The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information available when you contact technical support.
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows 7
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..., a DVD, or a BD. fn+plus key (on the integrated numeric keypad) To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates 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...
..., a DVD, or a BD. fn+plus key (on the integrated numeric keypad) To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates 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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... 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 HP device drivers 25 Obtaining the latest Windows device...
... 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 HP device drivers 25 Obtaining the latest Windows device...
Multimedia - Windows 7
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...Play and play back the sound. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to match the corresponding jacks on your desktop. 3. Save the file to your computer, follow these steps: 1. For additional... the microphone and record sound in a setting free of background noise. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To check the record functions of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on your computer, select...
...Play and play back the sound. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to match the corresponding jacks on your desktop. 3. Save the file to your computer, follow these steps: 1. For additional... the microphone and record sound in a setting free of background noise. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To check the record functions of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on your computer, select...