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Table of contents 1 Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Updating software programs and drivers 4 2 Recovering system information Backing up your information ...6 When to back up ...6 Back up suggestions ...6 Using system restore points ...7 ...points 7 Create a system restore point 7 Restore to a previous date and time 7 Creating recovery discs ...8 Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling programs from discs 9 Performing a recovery ...10 Recovering from the recovery discs 10 Recovering from the partition on the hard ...
Table of contents 1 Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Updating software programs and drivers 4 2 Recovering system information Backing up your information ...6 When to back up ...6 Back up suggestions ...6 Using system restore points ...7 ...points 7 Create a system restore point 7 Restore to a previous date and time 7 Creating recovery discs ...8 Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling programs from discs 9 Performing a recovery ...10 Recovering from the recovery discs 10 Recovering from the partition on the hard ...
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.... Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is running on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. During the download and installation...
.... Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is running on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. During the download and installation...
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.... Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5. Double-click your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. At the download area, select the software you want to the location on the screen reports a successful installation, you are ready to download...provides software for example, filename.exe). Using the hard drive path you want to install the software. 4. Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. NOTE Make a note of the path to update. 3.
.... Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5. Double-click your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. At the download area, select the software you want to the location on the screen reports a successful installation, you are ready to download...provides software for example, filename.exe). Using the hard drive path you want to install the software. 4. Updating software programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. NOTE Make a note of the path to update. 3.
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... feature). This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. With Recovery Manager, you can recover your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive...
... feature). This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. With Recovery Manager, you can recover your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive...
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... discs 1. Follow the on the screen. 3. Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 1. Reinstall the program or driver: a. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation... instructions on -screen instructions. Reinstalling software programs and drivers If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is damaged, Recovery Manager allows you want to remove, and ...
... discs 1. Follow the on the screen. 3. Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 1. Reinstall the program or driver: a. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation... instructions on -screen instructions. Reinstalling software programs and drivers If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is damaged, Recovery Manager allows you want to remove, and ...
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... that you create or from the partition on the screen. Then select Recovery Manager. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the manufacturer's Web site. Recovering from the partition on the hard drive You...
... that you create or from the partition on the screen. Then select Recovery Manager. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the manufacturer's Web site. Recovering from the partition on the hard drive You...
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Index B backup 6 BIOS, updating 2 D drivers, reinstalling 9 R recovery discs 8 recovery partition, deleting 11 recovery, system 5, 10 restore points 7 S software reinstalling 9 safeguarding information 5 updating 1, 4, 12 system recovery 5, 10 system restore points 7 U updates, software 1 ENWW Index 13
Index B backup 6 BIOS, updating 2 D drivers, reinstalling 9 R recovery discs 8 recovery partition, deleting 11 recovery, system 5, 10 restore points 7 S software reinstalling 9 safeguarding information 5 updating 1, 4, 12 system recovery 5, 10 system restore points 7 U updates, software 1 ENWW Index 13
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Refer to improve the security of your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is listed, either your computer. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such ...
Refer to improve the security of your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is listed, either your computer. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such ...
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 a USB device: 1. Stopping a USB device CAUTION ...
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 a USB device: 1. Stopping a USB device CAUTION ...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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2 ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a next-generation, high-performance PC Card, which must be inserted into the ExpressCard slot. If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your device. Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your operating system. ...Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). NOTE Your computer may look slightly different from the illustrations in this chapter. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 ExpressCards ENWW
2 ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a next-generation, high-performance PC Card, which must be inserted into the ExpressCard slot. If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your device. Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your operating system. ...Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). NOTE Your computer may look slightly different from the illustrations in this chapter. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 ExpressCards ENWW
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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NOTE The first time you will hear a sound when the device has been detected, and a menu of the taskbar. To conserve power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when it is firmly seated. NOTE An inserted ExpressCard uses power even when idle. 2. When you insert an ExpressCard, you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is not in the notification area, at the far right of available options may be displayed. Insert the card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in on the card until it is displayed in use. 6 Chapter 2 ExpressCards ENWW
NOTE The first time you will hear a sound when the device has been detected, and a menu of the taskbar. To conserve power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when it is firmly seated. NOTE An inserted ExpressCard uses power even when idle. 2. When you insert an ExpressCard, you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is not in the notification area, at the far right of available options may be displayed. Insert the card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in on the card until it is displayed in use. 6 Chapter 2 ExpressCards ENWW
TouchPad and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... to open Help and Support. Opening Help and Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to open your computer. ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, either ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the active...
... to open Help and Support. Opening Help and Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to open your computer. ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, either ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the active...
Compaq Presario F500 and G6000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... points 92 Create a system restore point 92 Restore to a previous date and time 92 Creating recovery discs 93 Reinstalling software programs and drivers 93 Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 94 Reinstalling programs from discs 94 Performing a recovery 94 Recovering from the recovery discs 95 Recovering from the partition on the hard drive...
... points 92 Create a system restore point 92 Restore to a previous date and time 92 Creating recovery discs 93 Reinstalling software programs and drivers 93 Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 94 Reinstalling programs from discs 94 Performing a recovery 94 Recovering from the recovery discs 95 Recovering from the partition on the hard drive...
Compaq Presario F500 and G6000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...of your settings. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Back up suggestions ● Create...regularly scheduled basis. This feature helps you create. NOTE: Set reminders to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to help you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer and restore the ...
...of your settings. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Back up suggestions ● Create...regularly scheduled basis. This feature helps you create. NOTE: Set reminders to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to help you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer and restore the ...
Compaq Presario F500 and G6000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... power during this computer must be prompted to connect to the next step. 3. Recovering system information 93 Click Advanced Options. Reinstalling software programs and drivers If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is fully uninstalled. Follow the on -screen instructions. NOTE: Before reinstalling the program, be prompted...
... power during this computer must be prompted to connect to the next step. 3. Recovering system information 93 Click Advanced Options. Reinstalling software programs and drivers If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is fully uninstalled. Follow the on -screen instructions. NOTE: Before reinstalling the program, be prompted...
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... Reinstalling programs from the manufacturer's Web site. 94 Chapter 8 Backup and Recovery b. b. Click either Software program re-installation or Hardware driver re-installation, and then click Next. Performing a recovery Recovery Manager software allows you to the factory image but cannot restore your personal ... cases, if the program you are not listed in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Remove the program or driver: NOTE: In some cases, drivers are reinstalling is not listed, it does not need to remove, and then click Uninstall. 2....
... Reinstalling programs from the manufacturer's Web site. 94 Chapter 8 Backup and Recovery b. b. Click either Software program re-installation or Hardware driver re-installation, and then click Next. Performing a recovery Recovery Manager software allows you to the factory image but cannot restore your personal ... cases, if the program you are not listed in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Remove the program or driver: NOTE: In some cases, drivers are reinstalling is not listed, it does not need to remove, and then click Uninstall. 2....
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removal 47 spare part number 15, 20, 47 Display Screw Kit, spare part number 15, 20 display specifications 68 drive light 6 drivers, reinstalling 93 drives, boot order 66 drives, preventing damage 23 DVD-RW and CD-RW Combo Drive precautions 23 removal 36 spare part number 13, ...
removal 47 spare part number 15, 20, 47 Display Screw Kit, spare part number 15, 20 display specifications 68 drive light 6 drivers, reinstalling 93 drives, boot order 66 drives, preventing damage 23 DVD-RW and CD-RW Combo Drive precautions 23 removal 36 spare part number 13, ...