Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...Recovery discs have been included for safeguarding your most current backup. Use these discs 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 information and restoring it in... case of the window. 1 Recovery discs are designed to maintain a reasonably current backup. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you with the following tasks for ...
...Recovery discs have been included for safeguarding your most current backup. Use these discs 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 information and restoring it in... case of the window. 1 Recovery discs are designed to maintain a reasonably current backup. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you with the following tasks for ...
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... that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager software allows you 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. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the...
... that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager software allows you 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. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the...
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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 drivers 17 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 18 Index ...19 iii
... 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 drivers 17 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 18 Index ...19 iii
Drives - Windows Vista
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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 the Start Search box. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that ... Continue. 4. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. In the Device Manager window, 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. If the drive is already showing. If you...
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 the Start Search box. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that ... Continue. 4. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. In the Device Manager window, 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. If the drive is already showing. If you...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... 3. As you are listed in the product box, and then press enter. Repeat for anything requiring drivers. To use the HP Web site: 1. To use HP Update: 1. Windows scans your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of the display and on the service ... In the results pane, click Device Manager. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for HP software updates. Click Next to update your program again. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default...
... 3. As you are listed in the product box, and then press enter. Repeat for anything requiring drivers. To use the HP Web site: 1. To use HP Update: 1. Windows scans your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of the display and on the service ... In the results pane, click Device Manager. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for HP software updates. Click Next to update your program again. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...check for your Internet browser and go to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer 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 open a window containing additional information. 6. To use Microsoft Update...
...check for your Internet browser and go to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer 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 open a window containing additional information. 6. To use Microsoft Update...
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...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... 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 drivers 18 Index 19
...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... 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 drivers 18 Index 19
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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fn+f12 Mute or restore system volume. The BIOS date is displayed in decimal format. To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. or - ● Press and hold down the fn key, ...models, the BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to open the Print Options window of the hotkey command. - Function Hotkey Play, pause, or resume an audio CD or a DVD. fn+* Increase system volume. fn+- In...
fn+f12 Mute or restore system volume. The BIOS date is displayed in decimal format. To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. or - ● Press and hold down the fn key, ...models, the BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to open the Print Options window of the hotkey command. - Function Hotkey Play, pause, or resume an audio CD or a DVD. fn+* Increase system volume. fn+- In...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...the system BIOS currently installed. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by opening the Setup Utility. To... install a BIOS update only when the computer is running on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you are already in Windows) or by pressing fn+esc (if you want to download. 3. At the download area, follow these steps: a. When the Main menu is ...
...the system BIOS currently installed. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by opening the Setup Utility. To... install a BIOS update only when the computer is running on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you are already in Windows) or by pressing fn+esc (if you want to download. 3. At the download area, follow these steps: a. When the Main menu is ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... 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 install the updated driver. Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Install now to install. 7.... After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to step 6. 3. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage...
... 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 install the updated driver. Proceed to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Install now to install. 7.... After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to step 6. 3. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. Identify... the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. You may be prompted for your permission or password for a ...
Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. Identify... the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. You may be prompted for your permission or password for a ...
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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.
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...country or region. 3. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is... not displayed in the search box. 4. The driver must be displayed. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2....software for the latest software. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately...
...country or region. 3. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is... not displayed in the search box. 4. The driver must be displayed. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2....software for the latest software. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately...
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
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Play button. When the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window opens, click the Sounds tab. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely ...steps: 1. For additional safety information, refer to match the corresponding jacks on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Under Program events, select any drivers required by the external device. 3 Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. To reduce the risk of audio features: ●...
...external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Play button. When the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window opens, click the Sounds tab. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely ...steps: 1. For additional safety information, refer to match the corresponding jacks on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Under Program events, select any drivers required by the external device. 3 Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. To reduce the risk of audio features: ●...
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...edge. ● Check the disc for an optical drive listing. 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 pane above the box. 3. If necessary, clean the disc with an... performance. ◦ Change desktop color properties. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Look for scratches. or - ◦ The playback window in the multimedia program may need to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is listed in your work and close . In rare cases,...
...edge. ● Check the disc for an optical drive listing. 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 pane above the box. 3. If necessary, clean the disc with an... performance. ◦ Change desktop color properties. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Look for scratches. or - ◦ The playback window in the multimedia program may need to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is listed in your work and close . In rare cases,...
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... site The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before completion 25 Windows scans your program again. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are listed in either of the following section. The process of burning a disc does not begin...want to uninstall and reinstall (for anything requiring drivers. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. Repeat for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for any discs from your drivers using the right kind of disc for more ...
... site The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before completion 25 Windows scans your program again. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are listed in either of the following section. The process of burning a disc does not begin...want to uninstall and reinstall (for anything requiring drivers. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. Repeat for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for any discs from your drivers using the right kind of disc for more ...
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....hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser and go to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. or - This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Click Microsoft Update to automatically check for and install ...updates for HP software updates. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to get the latest updates for software updates on the Web. 3. To use the HP Update Utility:...
....hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser and go to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. or - This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Click Microsoft Update to automatically check for and install ...updates for HP software updates. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to get the latest updates for software updates on the Web. 3. To use the HP Update Utility:...
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5. A device driver must be reinstalled 27 Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to do so, restart your computer. If prompted to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6.
5. A device driver must be reinstalled 27 Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to do so, restart your computer. If prompted to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6.