Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...feature helps you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the... Backing up your information and restoring it in the Hard Disk Drives section of the window. 1 Recovery discs have been included for computers that you with the following tasks for... of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software ...
...feature helps you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the... Backing up your information and restoring it in the Hard Disk Drives section of the window. 1 Recovery discs have been included for computers that you with the following tasks for... of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set up your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you have a .... 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. HP recommends that you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager software allows you to...
...must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set up your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you have a .... 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. HP recommends that you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager software allows you to...
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-...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... > System properties. 2. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password...
... > System properties. 2. The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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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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A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Open your country or ...region. 3. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site...
A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Open your country or ...region. 3. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... Utility for your computer and access the BIOS update you are already in Windows) or by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while... is connected to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys ...Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the computer, you currently have and then download and ...
... Utility for your computer and access the BIOS update you are already in Windows) or by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while... is connected to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys ...Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the computer, you currently have and then download and ...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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Access the page on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive...Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5. At the download area, select the software you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen to update. 3. NOTE: After a message on your computer: Select Start ...> Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on the screen reports a successful installation, you want...
Access the page on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive...Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5. At the download area, select the software you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen to update. 3. NOTE: After a message on your computer: Select Start ...> Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on the screen reports a successful installation, you want...
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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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 "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. If the drive is already showing. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. If.... Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. In the results pane, click Device Manager. 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.
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 "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. If the drive is already showing. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. If.... Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. In the results pane, click Device Manager. 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.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... or DVD should now start automatically when it stops before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. See your user guides for all other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure ... 1. MediaSmart is installed on the source disc to play a DVD. Click Start and type autoplay in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use HP MediaSmart to your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the pane above the box. 2. A DVD...
... or DVD should now start automatically when it stops before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. See your user guides for all other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure ... 1. MediaSmart is installed on the source disc to play a DVD. Click Start and type autoplay in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use HP MediaSmart to your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the pane above the box. 2. A DVD...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the drivers are once again listed. 8. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software and driver downloads, type your drivers using the procedures in the Start Search box. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in either of driver you... discs from the optical drive. 2. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your program again. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for any other drivers you may need to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. If you want a...
... the drivers are once again listed. 8. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software and driver downloads, type your drivers using the procedures in the Start Search box. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in either of driver you... discs from the optical drive. 2. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your program again. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for any other drivers you may need to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. If you want a...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...specific product from the models listed. 4. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click your computer. Click Install now to http://www.microsoft.com.... 2. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be reinstalled 23 This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Change settings and select a time for ...
...specific product from the models listed. 4. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click your computer. Click Install now to http://www.microsoft.com.... 2. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be reinstalled 23 This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Change settings and select a time for ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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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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...Product name (1). 3 Labels The labels affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. This number provides specific information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of the ...information when traveling internationally. The modem approval label is the number you use . This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the product name affixed to the bottom of...
...Product name (1). 3 Labels The labels affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. This number provides specific information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of the ...information when traveling internationally. The modem approval label is the number you use . This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the product name affixed to the bottom of...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... about using your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to questions about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the hotkey command, and then release both keys at the same time. On some computer models, the BIOS... system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your computer, such as the BIOS date. fn+f10 Play the previous track or section on or off (select...
... about using your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to questions about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the hotkey command, and then release both keys at the same time. On some computer models, the BIOS... system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your computer, such as the BIOS date. fn+f10 Play the previous track or section on or off (select...
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
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to 16-bit color, as follows: 1. Wipe from the optical drive. 2. ... system color properties to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as printers and scanners. Because the human eye cannot easily tell the difference between colors beyond 16 bits, you should not notice ... Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. Otherwise, you may be missing or corrupted. or - ◦ The playback window in your work and close . In rare cases, you may resume. -
In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to 16-bit color, as follows: 1. Wipe from the optical drive. 2. ... system color properties to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as printers and scanners. Because the human eye cannot easily tell the difference between colors beyond 16 bits, you should not notice ... Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. Otherwise, you may be missing or corrupted. or - ◦ The playback window in your work and close . In rare cases, you may resume. -
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... the box. 3. As you are using the right kind of disc for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for your drive. The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before ...completion ● Be sure that all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. A device driver must be reinstalled ...
... the box. 3. As you are using the right kind of disc for any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for your drive. The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before ...completion ● Be sure that all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. A device driver must be reinstalled ...
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... enter, and then follow the on the Web. 3. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Security & Updates. 3. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of the following sections. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings to automatically check for and...
... enter, and then follow the on the Web. 3. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Security & Updates. 3. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of the following sections. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings to automatically check for and...