Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...or instability. Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition 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). System restore points allow ...
...or instability. Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition 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). System restore points allow ...
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...Manager. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you experience system failure or instability. If you have not already ...tried these steps: 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. Then select Recovery Manager. Follow the on -screen instructions. HP recommends that you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer...
...Manager. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you experience system failure or instability. If you have not already ...tried these steps: 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. Then select Recovery Manager. Follow the on -screen instructions. HP recommends that you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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Stopping and removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of the taskbar. 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. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, ...
Stopping and removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of the taskbar. 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. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, ...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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...PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. If you are designed to conform to install device drivers...: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services...
...PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. If you are designed to conform to install device drivers...: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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... or remove an ExpressCard when it is not in on the card until it . 2. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Hold the card label-side up, with the connectors facing the... into an ExpressCard slot. To insert an ExpressCard: 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, and then push in on the insert (1) to unlock it is firmly seated.
... or remove an ExpressCard when it is not in on the card until it . 2. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Hold the card label-side up, with the connectors facing the... into an ExpressCard slot. To insert an ExpressCard: 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, and then push in on the insert (1) to unlock it is firmly seated.
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Table of contents 1 Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Updating software programs and drivers 4 2 Recovering system information Backing up your information ...6 When to back up ...6 Back up suggestions ...6 Using system restore points ...7 ...points 7 Create a system restore point 7 Restore to a previous date and time 7 Creating recovery discs ...8 Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling programs from discs 9 Performing a recovery ...10 Recovering from the recovery discs 10 Recovering from the partition on the hard ...
Table of contents 1 Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Updating software programs and drivers 4 2 Recovering system information Backing up your information ...6 When to back up ...6 Back up suggestions ...6 Using system restore points ...7 ...points 7 Create a system restore point 7 Restore to a previous date and time 7 Creating recovery discs ...8 Reinstalling software programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling preinstalled programs and drivers 9 Reinstalling programs from discs 9 Performing a recovery ...10 Recovering from the recovery discs 10 Recovering from the partition on the hard ...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to the hard drive. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your selection to select ... not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. CAUTION To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is later than those...
To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to the hard drive. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your selection to select ... not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. CAUTION To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is later than those...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Access the page on the screen. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on ...the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). Double-click the file that contains the update. 7. The installation begins. 8. NOTE...
...hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Access the page on the screen. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on ...the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). Double-click the file that contains the update. 7. The installation begins. 8. NOTE...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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2 Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you with the...
2 Recovering system information Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recover a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you with the...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...the computer if prompted. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on -screen instructions. Right-click the program or driver you to reinstall it does not need to be reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer or downloaded from the manufacturer's Web... site. Reinstalling software programs and drivers If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is still on your computer, the reinstallation process does not affect ...
...the computer if prompted. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on -screen instructions. Right-click the program or driver you to reinstall it does not need to be reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer or downloaded from the manufacturer's Web... site. Reinstalling software programs and drivers If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is still on your computer, the reinstallation process does not affect ...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... up all personal files. 2. Recovery Manager opens. 2. If you experience system failure or instability. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Performing a recovery Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you have...
... up all personal files. 2. Recovery Manager opens. 2. If you experience system failure or instability. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Performing a recovery Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you have...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Index B backup 6 BIOS, updating 2 D drivers, reinstalling 9 R recovery discs 8 recovery partition, deleting 11 recovery, system 5, 10 restore points 7 S software reinstalling 9 safeguarding information 5 updating 1, 4, 12 system recovery 5, 10 system restore points 7 U updates, software 1 ENWW Index 13
Index B backup 6 BIOS, updating 2 D drivers, reinstalling 9 R recovery discs 8 recovery partition, deleting 11 recovery, system 5, 10 restore points 7 S software reinstalling 9 safeguarding information 5 updating 1, 4, 12 system recovery 5, 10 system restore points 7 U updates, software 1 ENWW Index 13
Software Updates - 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 v
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 v
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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...the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. b. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed... are already in an optional docking device, or connected to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "Press to enter Setup" message is...
...the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. b. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed... are already in an optional docking device, or connected to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "Press to enter Setup" message is...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... 4. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5. When the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. Access the page on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on the ...screen. The installation begins. 8. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you want to ...
... 4. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5. When the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. Access the page on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is complete, open the folder on the ...screen. The installation begins. 8. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you want to ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed but no WLAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless Description Identifies the location of your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed and one or more of the wireless lights, the wireless button, and the Wireless Assistant software. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more WLAN devices are connected to the network.
Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed but no WLAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless Description Identifies the location of your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed and one or more of the wireless lights, the wireless button, and the Wireless Assistant software. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more WLAN devices are connected to the network.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... the state of the wireless devices, click Start > Windows Mobility Center >Wireless Assistant, which is installed, complete the following steps to reapply the WLAN device driver: 1. Open Wireless Assistant by clicking the wireless icon in Windows Mobility Center. 2. If the network status icon is not displayed in the notification area, at...
... the state of the wireless devices, click Start > Windows Mobility Center >Wireless Assistant, which is installed, complete the following steps to reapply the WLAN device driver: 1. Open Wireless Assistant by clicking the wireless icon in Windows Mobility Center. 2. If the network status icon is not displayed in the notification area, at...
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. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to your network connection...
... 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. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to your network connection...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... 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 the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 22...
... 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 the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 22...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... an "x" is no network status icon in the Start Search box. 2. When the Network connections window is displayed, Windows will reset your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed but the computer is not connected. ● If there is superimposed over the network status icon, one of the preferred networks. From the...
... an "x" is no network status icon in the Start Search box. 2. When the Network connections window is displayed, Windows will reset your WLAN or LAN drivers are installed but the computer is not connected. ● If there is superimposed over the network status icon, one of the preferred networks. From the...