Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...experience system failure or instability. With Recovery Manager, you can 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). System restore points ... recover your system on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have a recovery partition. HP recommends that do not have a partition. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models...
...experience system failure or instability. With Recovery Manager, you can 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). System restore points ... recover your system on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have a recovery partition. HP recommends that do not have a partition. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models...
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...dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. If you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 Recovery Manager software allows you have a ...recovery partition. Back up your computer. Follow the on the hard drive. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you set up all personal files. 2. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair...
...dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. If you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 Recovery Manager software allows you have a ...recovery partition. Back up your computer. Follow the on the hard drive. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you set up all personal files. 2. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair...
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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...does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Access the page on the screen to download your computer and access the BIOS update you currently have ...to your computer. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you want to download. 3. Follow the instructions on ...
...does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Access the page on the screen to download your computer and access the BIOS update you currently have ...to your computer. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you want to download. 3. Follow the instructions on ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. or - Select your country or region. 2. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your Internet ...browser, go to install. 7. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4....
...your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. or - Select your country or region. 2. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your Internet ...browser, go to install. 7. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4....
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on . Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more LAN devices are not... connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your WLAN devices are off. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one...
Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on . Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more LAN devices are not... connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your WLAN devices are off. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... other devices. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to use. 17 5 Troubleshooting wireless...
... other devices. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to use. 17 5 Troubleshooting wireless...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... 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 more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to Help and Support for the WLAN device is listed, either your computer. Refer to the Web site...
... 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 more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to Help and Support for the WLAN device is listed, either your computer. Refer to the Web site...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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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
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...3. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Click the option for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status ...Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are using...
...3. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Click the option for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status ...Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are using...
Drives - Windows Vista
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The computer does not detect the optical drive 25 A disc does not play ...26 A disc does not play automatically ...27 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 28 A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 29 A device driver must be reinstalled ...30 Obtaining Windows device drivers 30 Obtaining HP device drivers 30 Index ...32 iv
The computer does not detect the optical drive 25 A disc does not play ...26 A disc does not play automatically ...27 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 28 A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 29 A device driver must be reinstalled ...30 Obtaining Windows device drivers 30 Obtaining HP device drivers 30 Index ...32 iv
Drives - Windows Vista
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... 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 Device Manager utility. 1. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device...." As you suspect that the CD, DVD, or BD drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is listed in the section "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. The computer does not detect the optical drive 25 Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the...
... 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 Device Manager utility. 1. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device...." As you suspect that the CD, DVD, or BD drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is listed in the section "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. The computer does not detect the optical drive 25 Click Start and type device manager in the pane above 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 6 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 6 Troubleshooting
Drives - Windows Vista
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... to check for updates to get the latest updates for the Windows operating system and other drivers you want to delete. 6. Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want to delete the driver, but do so, restart your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. If prompted...and so on -screen instructions to do not restart the computer. If prompted to install Microsoft Update. NOTE: If you want to obtain HP device drivers. 30 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Follow the on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. As you may need to update your ...
... to check for updates to get the latest updates for the Windows operating system and other drivers you want to delete. 6. Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want to delete the driver, but do so, restart your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. If prompted...and so on -screen instructions to do not restart the computer. If prompted to install Microsoft Update. NOTE: If you want to obtain HP device drivers. 30 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Follow the on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. As you may need to update your ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...time when the utility should check for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or region. 2. Press enter, and then follow the on the Web. 3. Open your Internet browser, go to immediately check for HP software updates. Click the option for software updates ...on -screen instructions. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. A device driver must be reinstalled 31 Click Next to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number ...
...time when the utility should check for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or region. 2. Press enter, and then follow the on the Web. 3. Open your Internet browser, go to immediately check for HP software updates. Click the option for software updates ...on -screen instructions. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. A device driver must be reinstalled 31 Click Next to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... region codes, DVD 9 S software Disk Cleanup 19 Disk Defragmenter 18 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 drivers 30 32 Index Index A airport security devices 1 AutoPlay 8 B BD drive 4 Blu-ray Disc (... Blu-ray drive 4 C CD burning 12, 28 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 2, 4 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 30 Windows drivers 30 Disk Cleanup software 19 Disk Defragmenter software 18 disk performance 18 drive light 15 drives caring for 1 hard 20, 21 optical 2 ...
... region codes, DVD 9 S software Disk Cleanup 19 Disk Defragmenter 18 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 drivers 30 32 Index Index A airport security devices 1 AutoPlay 8 B BD drive 4 Blu-ray Disc (... Blu-ray drive 4 C CD burning 12, 28 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 2, 4 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 30 Windows drivers 30 Disk Cleanup software 19 Disk Defragmenter software 18 disk performance 18 drive light 15 drives caring for 1 hard 20, 21 optical 2 ...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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...: To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or 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...
...: To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or 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...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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...other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your device. Do not move or transport the computer when an ExpressCard is inserted into an ExpressCard slot...To remove the insert: 1. Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot. Pull the insert out of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard...
...other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your device. Do not move or transport the computer when an ExpressCard is inserted into an ExpressCard slot...To remove the insert: 1. Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot. Pull the insert out of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). 2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in use. NOTE: An inserted ExpressCard uses power even when idle. To conserve power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when it ...
NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in use. NOTE: An inserted ExpressCard uses power even when idle. To conserve power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when it ...