Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... discs you should continue to back up your information regularly to recover 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...discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for computers that you may not have a partition. 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. As you add new ...
... discs you should continue to back up your information regularly to recover 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...discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for computers that you may not have a partition. 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. As you add new ...
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NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Back up your computer. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer....and software. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. HP recommends that is the case, recovery discs have previously backed up. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Follow the on...
NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Back up your computer. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer....and software. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. HP recommends that is the case, recovery discs have previously backed up. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Follow the on...
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-...
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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..., remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to an...
..., remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to an...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to your computer. Proceed to install the updated driver. Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. 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. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. NOTE...
... downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to your computer. Proceed to install the updated driver. Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. 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. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. NOTE...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or ...) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to a network. Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are not connected to the network.
Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or ...) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to a network. Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are not connected to the network.
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. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
... 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. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... of your computer. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information. 1. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. If no WLAN device is not properly installed. The listing for a WLAN device may be...
... of your computer. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information. 1. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. If no WLAN device is not properly installed. The listing for a WLAN device may be...
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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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...consult the manufacturer's Web site for your country or region. 3. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer... of the WLAN device software for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Click the option for your Internet browser and go to http://...
...consult the manufacturer's Web site for your country or region. 3. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer... of the WLAN device software for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Click the option for your Internet browser and go to http://...
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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... be missing or corrupted. 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 Click Start and type device manager in the Device Manager utility. 1. 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 the pane above the box. 3. If the drive is already showing. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not...
... be missing or corrupted. 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 Click Start and type device manager in the Device Manager utility. 1. 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 the pane above the box. 3. If the drive is already showing. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... a new disc, and then burn from your drive. Select the check box for Use AutoPlay for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting The process of disc for all media and devices, and then...
... a new disc, and then burn from your drive. Select the check box for Use AutoPlay for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting The process of disc for all media and devices, and then...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the pane above the box. 3. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. To use HP Update: 1. Click Start and type device manager in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." As you want to delete. 6. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. In the Device Manager...
... the pane above the box. 3. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. To use HP Update: 1. Click Start and type device manager in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." As you want to delete. 6. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. In the Device Manager...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...device. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to install. 7. Click your hard drive. Click Install now to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft ...products. 6. 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. Click the Windows Vista®...
...device. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to install. 7. Click your hard drive. Click Install now to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft ...products. 6. 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. Click the Windows Vista®...
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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..., at the far right of the taskbar. To stop a USB device before removing it. 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. You will...
..., at the far right of the taskbar. To stop a USB device before removing it. 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. You will...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... release both keys at the same time. fn+* Increase system volume. To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates 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...
... release both keys at the same time. fn+* Increase system volume. To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates 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...
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