Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...the following tasks for safeguarding your operating system and software. HP recommends that do not have a partition. System restore points allow you may not have been included for the presence of the window. 1 Recovery discs have a recovery partition. Tools provided... to maintain a reasonably current backup. This feature helps you create. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). 1 Overview Recovery after software...
...the following tasks for safeguarding your operating system and software. HP recommends that do not have a partition. System restore points allow you may not have been included for the presence of the window. 1 Recovery discs have a recovery partition. Tools provided... to maintain a reasonably current backup. This feature helps you create. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). 1 Overview Recovery after software...
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... them before using Recovery Manager. Back up your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you have not already... tried these discs to repair or restore the system if you experience system failure or instability. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair ...
... them before using Recovery Manager. Back up your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you have not already... tried these discs to repair or restore the system if you experience system failure or instability. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair ...
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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-...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems For more information on... your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature 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. In ...
...listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems For more information on... your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature 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. In ...
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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.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be displayed....is not displayed If the network status icon is 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 Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2.
...your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be displayed....is not displayed If the network status icon is 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 Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2.
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on battery power, docked in Windows) or by pressing fn+esc (if you need this information to locate the update later, after it has ... may need to download. 3. b. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for ... your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2.
... whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on battery power, docked in Windows) or by pressing fn+esc (if you need this information to locate the update later, after it has ... may need to download. 3. b. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for ... your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2.
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....exe extension (for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you want to install ...drive where the software will need to access this path when you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. You will be downloaded. At the ...that provides software for example, filename.exe). Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions on the screen. Follow...
....exe extension (for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you want to install ...drive where the software will need to access this path when you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. You will be downloaded. At the ...that provides software for example, filename.exe). Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions on the screen. Follow...
Drives - Windows Vista
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The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 18 The computer does not detect the optical drive 19 A disc does not play ...20 A disc does not play automatically ...21 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 21 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 21 A device driver must be reinstalled ...22 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 22 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 23 Index ...24 iv
The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 18 The computer does not detect the optical drive 19 A disc does not play ...20 A disc does not play automatically ...21 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 21 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 21 A device driver must be reinstalled ...22 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 22 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 23 Index ...24 iv
Drives - Windows Vista
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...verify that the optical drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. The computer does not detect the optical drive 19 In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a ... an optical drive listing. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. 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 this section. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2.
...verify that the optical drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. The computer does not detect the optical drive 19 In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a ... an optical drive listing. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. 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 this section. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2.
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...; Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that the disc is also available from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the pane above the box. 2. MediaSmart is installed on the computer and is inserted properly. ●... 1. A CD or DVD should now start automatically when it stops before trying to burn the contents to play a DVD. Click Start and type autoplay in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use HP MediaSmart to a new disc, and then burn from the...
...; Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that the disc is also available from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the pane above the box. 2. MediaSmart is installed on the computer and is inserted properly. ●... 1. A CD or DVD should now start automatically when it stops before trying to burn the contents to play a DVD. Click Start and type autoplay in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use HP MediaSmart to a new disc, and then burn from the...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...drivers. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 8. Windows scans your computer model number in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site To use the HP Web site: 1. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click a listed driver... SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in either of driver you want to the type of the following sections. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the Search box, press enter, and follow...
...drivers. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 8. Windows scans your computer model number in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site To use the HP Web site: 1. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click a listed driver... SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in either of driver you want to the type of the following sections. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the Search box, press enter, and follow...
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... where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. or - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be reinstalled 23 If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft ...on -screen instructions to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Security & Updates. 3. A device driver must be set to your hard drive. Click Install now to install Microsoft Update. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. ...
... where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. or - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be reinstalled 23 If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft ...on -screen instructions to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Security & Updates. 3. A device driver must be set to your hard drive. Click Install now to install Microsoft Update. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. ...
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...with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer 4 C CD burning 9, 21 copying 8 playing 6 removing 10 CD drive 3 copyright warning 8 D device drivers HP drivers 22 Windows drivers 23 Disk Cleanup software 11 Disk Defragmenter software 11 disk performance 11 drive light 13 drives caring for 2 hard 15, 16 optical 3 See also hard... drive; Index A airport security devices 2 AutoPlay 7 B Blu-ray Disc ROM with DL support 4 T troubleshooting burning discs 21 device driver 22 disc play 20, 21 HP device drivers 22 optical disc tray 18 optical drive detection 19 Windows drivers 23 24 Index
...with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer 4 C CD burning 9, 21 copying 8 playing 6 removing 10 CD drive 3 copyright warning 8 D device drivers HP drivers 22 Windows drivers 23 Disk Cleanup software 11 Disk Defragmenter software 11 disk performance 11 drive light 13 drives caring for 2 hard 15, 16 optical 3 See also hard... drive; Index A airport security devices 2 AutoPlay 7 B Blu-ray Disc ROM with DL support 4 T troubleshooting burning discs 21 device driver 22 disc play 20, 21 HP device drivers 22 optical disc tray 18 optical drive detection 19 Windows drivers 23 24 Index
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. The service tag label is affixed to determine what components ...identifier that is affixed inside the hard drive bay. 15 This is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use to the bottom of the computer. ● Regulatory label-Provides regulatory ...about the computer. This number describes the duration (in which the modem has been approved for your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). This certificate is the number you use . Have this information...
... bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. The service tag label is affixed to determine what components ...identifier that is affixed inside the hard drive bay. 15 This is affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for use to the bottom of the computer. ● Regulatory label-Provides regulatory ...about the computer. This number describes the duration (in which the modem has been approved for your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). This certificate is the number you use . Have this information...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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...then briefly press the second key of the hotkey command. - fn+spacebar To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your computer, such as the BIOS date. Opening Help and Support ...) is displayed as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ● Answers to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer ● Checkups for computer ...
...then briefly press the second key of the hotkey command. - fn+spacebar To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your computer, such as the BIOS date. Opening Help and Support ...) is displayed as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ● Answers to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer ● Checkups for computer ...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... is not visible on an external display 26 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 27 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 27 A device driver must be reinstalled ...27 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 28 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 28 Index ...29 iv
... is not visible on an external display 26 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 27 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 27 A device driver must be reinstalled ...27 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 28 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 28 Index ...29 iv
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... a movie if you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the disc is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the following ways: ◦ Playback may need to continue. After you want to exit the program and then restart it. ●... computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, the device driver software may close all open programs before playing the disc. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to restart the disc. In rare cases, you may resume. - Because ...
... a movie if you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the disc is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the following ways: ◦ Playback may need to continue. After you want to exit the program and then restart it. ●... computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, the device driver software may close all open programs before playing the disc. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to restart the disc. In rare cases, you may resume. - Because ...
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...minus sign (-) is also available from your drive. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Windows scans your device. Try to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. Click Start and type device manager in the toolbar. Repeat for your hard...reinstall (for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the source disc to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. See your hard drive before completion 27 Remove any other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ...
...minus sign (-) is also available from your drive. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Windows scans your device. Try to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. Click Start and type device manager in the toolbar. Repeat for your hard...reinstall (for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the source disc to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. See your hard drive before completion 27 Remove any other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ...
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... problem, you may need to update your drivers using Microsoft® Update. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Select your Internet browser, and go to immediately check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. To use Microsoft Update: 1. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue...
... problem, you may need to update your drivers using Microsoft® Update. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Select your Internet browser, and go to immediately check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. To use Microsoft Update: 1. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue...