Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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.... With Recovery Manager, you experience system failure or instability. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). To...
.... With Recovery Manager, you experience system failure or instability. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). To...
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... discs to recover your operating system and software. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. If you have a recovery partition. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager software allows you to ...create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager works from recovery ...
... discs to recover your operating system and software. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. If you have a recovery partition. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager software allows you to ...create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager works from recovery ...
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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
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While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, ... installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the screen to identify your computer. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility...
While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, ... installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the screen to identify your computer. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility...
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...computer. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. If you may be able to step 6. 3. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If prompted to do ...do so, restart your country or region. 2. Open your Internet browser, go 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...
...computer. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. If you may be able to step 6. 3. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If prompted to do ...do so, restart your country or region. 2. Open your Internet browser, go 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...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... that one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are...wireless buttons on the 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 connected to a network.
... that one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are...wireless buttons on the 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 connected to a network.
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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...
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... that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. For more information. 1. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless...
... that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. For more information. 1. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless...
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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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The driver must be displayed. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased ... either missing or corrupted. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers 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 is not displayed in ...
The driver must be displayed. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased ... either missing or corrupted. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers 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 is not displayed in ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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A disc does not play automatically ...27 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 28 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 29 A device driver must be reinstalled ...30 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 30 Obtaining HP device drivers 30 Index ...32 iv
A disc does not play automatically ...27 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 28 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 29 A device driver must be reinstalled ...30 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 30 Obtaining HP device drivers 30 Index ...32 iv
Drives - Windows Vista
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...-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. To connect an external drive to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the risk...
...-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. To connect an external drive to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the risk...
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... 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 section "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the...
... 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 section "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your drive. See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
... the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your drive. See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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...programs, and hardware. 4. Follow the on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you type, search results are prompted to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with ...the restart. 7. As you may need to obtain HP device drivers. 30 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Open your program again. Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want to delete. 6.
...programs, and hardware. 4. Follow the on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you type, search results are prompted to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with ...the restart. 7. As you may need to obtain HP device drivers. 30 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Open your program again. Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want to delete. 6.
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... and follow the instructions provided. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click Next to immediately check for software updates on 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 http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Proceed to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Install now to step 6. 3. or - Click your ...
... and follow the instructions provided. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click Next to immediately check for software updates on 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 http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Proceed to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Install now to step 6. 3. or - Click your ...
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... SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer 4 C CD burning 12, 28 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 2, 14 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 30 Windows drivers 30 Disk Cleanup software 19 Disk Defragmenter software 19 disk performance 19 diskette drive 14 drive light 16 drives caring for 1 diskette 14 external...; Index A airport security devices 1 AutoPlay 8 B BD burning 12 playing 7 removing 13 Blu-ray Disc ROM with DL support 4 T troubleshooting burning discs 28 device driver 30 disc play 26, 27 HP device drivers 30 optical disc tray 24 optical drive detection 25 Windows...
... SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer 4 C CD burning 12, 28 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 2, 14 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 30 Windows drivers 30 Disk Cleanup software 19 Disk Defragmenter software 19 disk performance 19 diskette drive 14 drive light 16 drives caring for 1 diskette 14 external...; Index A airport security devices 1 AutoPlay 8 B BD burning 12 playing 7 removing 13 Blu-ray Disc ROM with DL support 4 T troubleshooting burning discs 28 device driver 30 disc play 26, 27 HP device drivers 30 optical disc tray 24 optical drive detection 25 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. NOTE: 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. NOTE: To ...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied ... Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). The ExpressCard slot may contain a protective insert. 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is in on the insert (1) to unlock it. 2. Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the connectors: Use minimal...
Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied ... Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). The ExpressCard slot may contain a protective insert. 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is in on the insert (1) to unlock it. 2. Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the connectors: Use minimal...