Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... undesirable changes to recover your most current backup. Use these discs to 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). Recovery discs are designed to... an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your operating system and software...
... undesirable changes to recover your most current backup. Use these discs to 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). Recovery discs are designed to... an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your operating system and software...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... your operating system and software. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set up all personal files. 2. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only...
... your operating system and software. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set up all personal files. 2. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only...
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-...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... does not play ...15 A disc does not play automatically ...16 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 16 A device driver must be reinstalled ...17 Obtaining the latest HP device...
... does not play ...15 A disc does not play automatically ...16 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 16 A device driver must be reinstalled ...17 Obtaining the latest HP device...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... click 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. Look for an optical drive listing. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box..., click Device Manager. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found in this section. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting If you type, search results are listed in the Start Search box.
... click 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. Look for an optical drive listing. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box..., click Device Manager. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found in this section. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting If you type, search results are listed in the Start Search box.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... about disc types. ● Be sure that the disc is inserted into the optical drive. See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Select the check box for Use AutoPlay for your hard drive...
... about disc types. ● Be sure that the disc is inserted into the optical drive. See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Select the check box for Use AutoPlay for your hard drive...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... sign (-) is already showing. 5. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to step 6. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for HP software updates. If..., and follow the instructions provided. As you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you type, search results are prompted to update your computer model number on the ...
... sign (-) is already showing. 5. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to step 6. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for HP software updates. If..., and follow the instructions provided. As you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you type, search results are prompted to update your computer model number on the ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...to check for updates to install Microsoft Update. If prompted to do so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. If prompted to do ...Open your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. After the file is set to automatically check for your Internet browser and go...
...to check for updates to install Microsoft Update. If prompted to do so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. If prompted to do ...Open your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. After the file is set to automatically check for your Internet browser and go...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...1 AutoPlay 6 B Blu-ray disc 5 C CD burning 7, 16 copying 7 playing 5 removing 8 CD drive 3 CD, drive 2 copyright warning 6 D device drivers HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 ... optical drive identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 T troubleshooting burning discs 16 device driver 17 disc play 15, 16 HP device drivers 17 optical disc tray 13 optical drive detection 14 Windows...
...1 AutoPlay 6 B Blu-ray disc 5 C CD burning 7, 16 copying 7 playing 5 removing 8 CD drive 3 CD, drive 2 copyright warning 6 D device drivers HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 ... optical drive identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 T troubleshooting burning discs 16 device driver 17 disc play 15, 16 HP device drivers 17 optical disc tray 13 optical drive detection 14 Windows...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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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. CAUTION: To ...
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. CAUTION: To ...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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...: ● Information about your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to use a hotkey command on 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...
...: ● Information about your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to use a hotkey command on 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...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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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, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is displayed. 3. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System...
... than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is displayed. 3. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...a window containing additional information. 6. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Select your hard drive. Click Install now to do this,...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 downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to step 6. 3. Click your ...
...a window containing additional information. 6. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Select your hard drive. Click Install now to do this,...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 downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to step 6. 3. Click your ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... computer. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are off. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of the ...wireless devices are connected to a network. Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are not connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of ...
... computer. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are off. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of the ...wireless devices are connected to a network. Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are not connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only.
... are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only.
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... integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature...
... integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature...
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NOTE: To display the network status icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network status icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Diagnose and repair from the menu.
NOTE: To display the network status icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network status icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Diagnose and repair from the menu.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...error message may also be reinstalled. Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or region. 3. Select your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased ...separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon ...
...error message may also be reinstalled. Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or region. 3. Select your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased ...separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon ...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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Adjusting webcam properties ...21 7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 22 The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 A disc does not play ...23 A disc does not play automatically ...24 A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically 24 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 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 25 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 26 Index ...28 iv
Adjusting webcam properties ...21 7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 22 The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 A disc does not play ...23 A disc does not play automatically ...24 A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically 24 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 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 25 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 26 Index ...28 iv