Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... software. System restore points allow you with the following tasks for safeguarding 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). This feature helps you ... you should continue to back up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have been included for the presence of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). As you...
... software. System restore points allow you with the following tasks for safeguarding 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). This feature helps you ... you should continue to back up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have been included for the presence of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). As you...
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However, if your computer. Back up . Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set up your computer ...them before using Recovery Manager. If you have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you have previously backed up all personal files....
However, if your computer. Back up . Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set up your computer ...them before using Recovery Manager. If you have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you have previously backed up all personal files....
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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-...
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 your computer. Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the computer, you want to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support... your selection to select the Main menu. Follow the instructions on the screen to download. 3. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is connected to download your hard drive. To use...
... than the BIOS version currently installed on your computer. Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the computer, you want to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support... your selection to select the Main menu. Follow the instructions on the screen to download. 3. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is connected to download your hard drive. To use...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...operating system. 5. Click Install now to download the driver and install it later. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. NOTE: In some locations you want... a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to your computer after the installation is complete, ...
...operating system. 5. Click Install now to download the driver and install it later. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. NOTE: In some locations you want... a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to your computer after the installation is complete, ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are off. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are ...to the network. 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 not connected to a network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Network status...
...) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are off. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are ...to the network. 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 not connected to a network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Network status...
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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. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
... 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. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
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... Windows settings. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. For more information. 1. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. If no WLAN device is properly installed on...
... Windows settings. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. For more information. 1. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. If no WLAN device is properly installed on...
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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. NOTE: To display the network status icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or
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...consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. A ...follow the on-screen instructions. Open your country or region. 3. The driver must be displayed. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon...
...consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. A ...follow the on-screen instructions. Open your country or region. 3. The driver must be displayed. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon...
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...
... 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...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...optical drive is already showing. 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 Device Manager utility. 1. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. In the results... pane, click Device Manager. If the drive 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. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. If you type,...
...optical drive is already showing. 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 Device Manager utility. 1. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. In the results... pane, click Device Manager. If the drive 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. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. If you type,...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... copying a disc, save the information on the source disc to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click Start and type autoplay in the pane above the box...
... copying a disc, save the information on the source disc to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click Start and type autoplay in the pane above the box...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...scans your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of these procedures to immediately check for anything requiring drivers. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of the display and on the service tag on the Web. 3. or - Click OK. 4. ...Click Next to obtain HP device drivers. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. NOTE: You can find your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for HP software updates. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 8. NOTE: If you want...
...scans your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of these procedures to immediately check for anything requiring drivers. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of the display and on the service tag on the Web. 3. or - Click OK. 4. ...Click Next to obtain HP device drivers. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. NOTE: You can find your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for HP software updates. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 8. NOTE: If you want...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...models listed. 4. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. or - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is displayed, click an updated driver to do so, restart your Internet browser and go to install Microsoft Update. If prompted to do so, restart... your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Click Security &...
...models listed. 4. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. or - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is displayed, click an updated driver to do so, restart your Internet browser and go to install Microsoft Update. If prompted to do so, restart... your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Click Security &...
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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... the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to remove the USB device. 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 the taskbar. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull...
... the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to remove the USB device. 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 the taskbar. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... components and the system BIOS version number. fn++ Decrease system volume. 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. fn+f11 Play the next track on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps...
... components and the system BIOS version number. fn++ Decrease system volume. 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. fn+f11 Play the next track on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps...
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