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.... 132 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery If possible, check for your operating system and programs usin g the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). You can also use Windows Startup Repair to the "Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately)" section in this guide. For additional information, refer to fix...
.... 132 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery If possible, check for your operating system and programs usin g the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). You can also use Windows Startup Repair to the "Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately)" section in this guide. For additional information, refer to fix...
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... the operating system. NOTE: For additional information on recovering information using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). Restart the computer, and then insert the Windows 7 operating system DVD into the optical drive before the Windows operating system loads. 3. Using f11 CAUTION: Using f11 completely erases hard drive...
... the operating system. NOTE: For additional information on recovering information using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). Restart the computer, and then insert the Windows 7 operating system DVD into the optical drive before the Windows operating system loads. 3. Using f11 CAUTION: Using f11 completely erases hard drive...
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... or your files. All files you have been deleted, you must recover your operating system and programs using the Windows Vista operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). Software not installed at the factory. Restart the computer, and then press f8 ...information on the computer are permanently removed. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory must purchase a Windows Vista® operating system DVD to reboot the computer and repair the operating system. Follow the on -...
... or your files. All files you have been deleted, you must recover your operating system and programs using the Windows Vista operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). Software not installed at the factory. Restart the computer, and then press f8 ...information on the computer are permanently removed. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory must purchase a Windows Vista® operating system DVD to reboot the computer and repair the operating system. Follow the on -...
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...f11 to http://www.hp.com/support, select your operating system and programs using the Windows Vista operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately) If you restore the operating system, as well ...as drivers, software, and utilities. Make sure that your computer. 7. When reformatting is complete, the recovery ...
...f11 to http://www.hp.com/support, select your operating system and programs using the Windows Vista operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately) If you restore the operating system, as well ...as drivers, software, and utilities. Make sure that your computer. 7. When reformatting is complete, the recovery ...
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.... ● Operating System and Driver Recovery discs (included with your computer): You can use the discs to AC power before you have created and any software installed on initiating a recovery in Windows, perform a search for this topic in Windows XP 139 Follow the on -screen... instructions. The Backup or Restore Wizard opens. 3. The recovery process reinstalls the original operating system, software, and drivers. To recover your information To recover ...
.... ● Operating System and Driver Recovery discs (included with your computer): You can use the discs to AC power before you have created and any software installed on initiating a recovery in Windows, perform a search for this topic in Windows XP 139 Follow the on -screen... instructions. The Backup or Restore Wizard opens. 3. The recovery process reinstalls the original operating system, software, and drivers. To recover your information To recover ...
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... 14 Chapter 1 Features The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of Authenticity-Contains the Windows Product Key. You may need this information available when you use to update or troubleshoot the operating...may be a WLAN device or a Bluetooth device. An optional device may need the Product Key to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification ...about the computer. ◦ Model description (4). Wireless certification labels are included with your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5).
... 14 Chapter 1 Features The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of Authenticity-Contains the Windows Product Key. You may need this information available when you use to update or troubleshoot the operating...may be a WLAN device or a Bluetooth device. An optional device may need the Product Key to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification ...about the computer. ◦ Model description (4). Wireless certification labels are included with your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5).
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... is not properly installed. Cannot create a WLAN connection If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may add wireless networking capability to your way through the sequence of the original computer ... Hardware > Device Manager > Network Adapters. 4. For more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer: 1. If wireless networking is not... connecting to the Web site links provided in the My Computer window. 3.
... is not properly installed. Cannot create a WLAN connection If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may add wireless networking capability to your way through the sequence of the original computer ... Hardware > Device Manager > Network Adapters. 4. For more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer: 1. If wireless networking is not... connecting to the Web site links provided in the My Computer window. 3.
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...Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The Network connections window is displayed, and Windows resets your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for a network key or an SSID when connecting to do so. The driver must have the current codes to improve security. Click on... a regular basis to make a connection on -screen instructions. In the left pane, click Repair this connection. Windows resets your network device and attempts to reconnect to a...
...Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The Network connections window is displayed, and Windows resets your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for a network key or an SSID when connecting to do so. The driver must have the current codes to improve security. Click on... a regular basis to make a connection on -screen instructions. In the left pane, click Repair this connection. Windows resets your network device and attempts to reconnect to a...
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... ports) ● Composite video (televisions, camcorders, DVD players, VCRs, and video capture cards with examples of devices that use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to support specialists ... devices receiving video information from computer display to monitor display to simultaneous display on your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on both the computer and the monitor.
... ports) ● Composite video (televisions, camcorders, DVD players, VCRs, and video capture cards with examples of devices that use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to support specialists ... devices receiving video information from computer display to monitor display to simultaneous display on your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on both the computer and the monitor.
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...audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. When the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window opens, click the Sounds tab. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > ... and Audio Devices. 3. Click Record and speak into the microphone. Open Windows Media Player and play back the sound. Save the file to the listed sound. Under Program events, select any drivers required by the external device. To check the record functions of the computer...
...audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. When the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window opens, click the Sounds tab. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > ... and Audio Devices. 3. Click Record and speak into the microphone. Open Windows Media Player and play back the sound. Save the file to the listed sound. Under Program events, select any drivers required by the external device. To check the record functions of the computer...
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...disc (3) from the optical drive. 2. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to Discs Drives or DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is working properly. ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to see if the device is already showing. Optical drive... (select models only) 53 The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an attached device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. If you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify...
...disc (3) from the optical drive. 2. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to Discs Drives or DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is working properly. ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to see if the device is already showing. Optical drive... (select models only) 53 The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an attached device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. If you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify...
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...settings, and then select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to automatically check for and install updates for your hardware drivers, as well as for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 5. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. To use the HP... Updates. 2. Open your Internet browser, go to immediately check for HP software updates. If prompted to obtain HP device drivers. A device driver must be set to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. ● If you are copying a disc, save the information on the source disc...
...settings, and then select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to automatically check for and install updates for your hardware drivers, as well as for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 5. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. To use the HP... Updates. 2. Open your Internet browser, go to immediately check for HP software updates. If prompted to obtain HP device drivers. A device driver must be set to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. ● If you are copying a disc, save the information on the source disc...
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Click the option for BIOS updates. 1. Click your hard drive designation. BIOS installation procedures vary. Open Windows Explorer by unplugging the power cord from the models listed. 4. A newer BIOS update may need to install the update. It is recommended that contains ... update that is newer than the BIOS version currently installed on your hard drive that you check the HP Web site periodically for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not shut ...
Click the option for BIOS updates. 1. Click your hard drive designation. BIOS installation procedures vary. Open Windows Explorer by unplugging the power cord from the models listed. 4. A newer BIOS update may need to install the update. It is recommended that contains ... update that is newer than the BIOS version currently installed on your hard drive that you check the HP Web site periodically for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not shut ...
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..., type the SoftPaq number in the product box, and then press enter. - Click Save to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is displayed, click an update to your computer after the installation is complete. 116 Chapter 11...drive. Then press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Proceed to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Download. 7. or - When the list of the screen. Updating programs and drivers 1. When prompted, select a storage location on your operating system. 5. Click the ...
..., type the SoftPaq number in the product box, and then press enter. - Click Save to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is displayed, click an update to your computer after the installation is complete. 116 Chapter 11...drive. Then press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Proceed to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Download. 7. or - When the list of the screen. Updating programs and drivers 1. When prompted, select a storage location on your operating system. 5. Click the ...
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...and programs, follow these steps: 1. Turn on -screen instructions. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Backup. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. Shut down the computer. 4. Follow the on the computer. 5. NOTE: For additional... Windows Backup utility to recover information you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. The recovery process reinstalls the original operating system, software, and drivers. All files you have created and any software installed on -screen instructions to install the drivers ...
...and programs, follow these steps: 1. Turn on -screen instructions. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Backup. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. Shut down the computer. 4. Follow the on the computer. 5. NOTE: For additional... Windows Backup utility to recover information you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. The recovery process reinstalls the original operating system, software, and drivers. All files you have created and any software installed on -screen instructions to install the drivers ...
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...inventory for asset management ● System Checkup monitoring and diagnostics ● Web-accessible reporting of business-critical details, such as device drivers and the system BIOS NOTE: Additional functionality can be added when HP Client Manager for Altiris is used with Altiris Solutions software ... tracking and reporting ◦ Computer lease contract information and fixed asset tracking ● System software deployment and migration ◦ Windows migration ◦ System deployment ◦ Personality (personal user settings) migration 136 Chapter 15 Management and printing
...inventory for asset management ● System Checkup monitoring and diagnostics ● Web-accessible reporting of business-critical details, such as device drivers and the system BIOS NOTE: Additional functionality can be added when HP Client Manager for Altiris is used with Altiris Solutions software ... tracking and reporting ◦ Computer lease contract information and fixed asset tracking ● System software deployment and migration ◦ Windows migration ◦ System deployment ◦ Personality (personal user settings) migration 136 Chapter 15 Management and printing
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... traveling with the computer modem approval label 14 troubleshooting AutoPlay 55 device drivers 56 disc burning 55 disc does not play 54 external display 55 HP device drivers 56 Microsoft device drivers 56 modem 27 movie play 55 optical disc tray 52 optical drive detection... using 57 webcam light, identifying 11 webcam properties, adjusting 57 webcam, identifying 11 Windows applications key, identifying 6, 7 Windows Backup utility 118, 119, 120 Windows logo key, identifying 6, 7 Windows recovery 120 wireless antennas 12 wireless certification label 14 wireless controls button 16 operating system...
... traveling with the computer modem approval label 14 troubleshooting AutoPlay 55 device drivers 56 disc burning 55 disc does not play 54 external display 55 HP device drivers 56 Microsoft device drivers 56 modem 27 movie play 55 optical disc tray 52 optical drive detection... using 57 webcam light, identifying 11 webcam properties, adjusting 57 webcam, identifying 11 Windows applications key, identifying 6, 7 Windows Backup utility 118, 119, 120 Windows logo key, identifying 6, 7 Windows recovery 120 wireless antennas 12 wireless certification label 14 wireless controls button 16 operating system...