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... do so is mandated under applicable law notwithstanding this limitation or it is expressly provided for your HP Product, whether in this EULA. 7. This EULA is automatically terminated. Recovery Solution. To use a Software Product identified as an upgrade, you provide in the Software Product ...to comply with any other terms will also terminate upon conditions set forth elsewhere in such recovery solution shall be licensed for the original Software Product identified by HP unless HP provides other terms along with /for your license is effective unless terminated or rejected. You...
... do so is mandated under applicable law notwithstanding this limitation or it is expressly provided for your HP Product, whether in this EULA. 7. This EULA is automatically terminated. Recovery Solution. To use a Software Product identified as an upgrade, you provide in the Software Product ...to comply with any other terms will also terminate upon conditions set forth elsewhere in such recovery solution shall be licensed for the original Software Product identified by HP unless HP provides other terms along with /for your license is effective unless terminated or rejected. You...
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... Settings 13-5 Advanced Features 13-6 Close the Setup Utility 13-7 14 Software Updates and Recovery Software Updates 14-1 Accessing Notebook Product Information 14-2 Accessing Notebook ROM Information 14-2 Internet Software 14-4 Downloading System ROM 14-4 Downloading Software 14-7 System Recovery 14-8 Before You Begin 14-9 Safeguarding Your Data 14-9 Using System Restore 14-10...
... Settings 13-5 Advanced Features 13-6 Close the Setup Utility 13-7 14 Software Updates and Recovery Software Updates 14-1 Accessing Notebook Product Information 14-2 Accessing Notebook ROM Information 14-2 Internet Software 14-4 Downloading System ROM 14-4 Downloading Software 14-7 System Recovery 14-8 Before You Begin 14-9 Safeguarding Your Data 14-9 Using System Restore 14-10...
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...an operating system update disc is included with your notebook, it is strongly recommended that you install the updates immediately. Depending on your notebook. For instructions and more information about using recovery software, refer to "System Recovery" in Chapter 4, "Multimedia." You can install ...for software that is preinstalled or preloaded on your notebook.The recovery discs are provided in case you ever need to repair or reinstall preinstalled or preloaded software. ❏ Operating system recovery and driver recovery software is included with all of these applications....
...an operating system update disc is included with your notebook, it is strongly recommended that you install the updates immediately. Depending on your notebook. For instructions and more information about using recovery software, refer to "System Recovery" in Chapter 4, "Multimedia." You can install ...for software that is preinstalled or preloaded on your notebook.The recovery discs are provided in case you ever need to repair or reinstall preinstalled or preloaded software. ❏ Operating system recovery and driver recovery software is included with all of these applications....
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... about using the Internet Quick Launch button. Keyboard ■ Updates for notebook functionality. ■ Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures. ■ Links to the printed Getting Started guide included with your notebook. ■ After you have set up your notebook. ■ Checkups for your operating system, device drivers, and the...
... about using the Internet Quick Launch button. Keyboard ■ Updates for notebook functionality. ■ Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures. ■ Links to the printed Getting Started guide included with your notebook. ■ After you have set up your notebook. ■ Checkups for your operating system, device drivers, and the...
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... chapter of a DVD that is playing. The BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. On some notebook models, the BIOS date is displayed in Chapter 14, "Software Updates and Recovery." Using Hotkeys with External Keyboards To use the fn+f5 command on an external keyboard, press the scroll lock...
... chapter of a DVD that is playing. The BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. On some notebook models, the BIOS date is displayed in Chapter 14, "Software Updates and Recovery." Using Hotkeys with External Keyboards To use the fn+f5 command on an external keyboard, press the scroll lock...
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... HP Web site. If you set a restore point before installing any other software modification, it is to use the software update links provided at Start > Help and Support. Hardware and Software Guide 14-1 14 Software Updates and Recovery Software Updates For optimal notebook ...performance and to make sure your notebook remains compatible with changing technologies, install the latest versions of the software provided with your network ...
... HP Web site. If you set a restore point before installing any other software modification, it is to use the software update links provided at Start > Help and Support. Hardware and Software Guide 14-1 14 Software Updates and Recovery Software Updates For optimal notebook ...performance and to make sure your notebook remains compatible with changing technologies, install the latest versions of the software provided with your network ...
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...displayed as time and date. In the fn+esc display, the version of the notebook. On some notebook models, the BIOS date is provided at Start > Help and Support > My HP Computer, and on the Service Tag label affixed to know the version of the ...clear the display, press esc. 14-2 Hardware and Software Guide Software Updates and Recovery Accessing Notebook Product Information To access the updates for your notebook, you need the following information: ■ The product category is Notebook. ■ The product name, product number (P/N), and serial number (S/N) are provided...
...displayed as time and date. In the fn+esc display, the version of the notebook. On some notebook models, the BIOS date is provided at Start > Help and Support > My HP Computer, and on the Service Tag label affixed to know the version of the ...clear the display, press esc. 14-2 Hardware and Software Guide Software Updates and Recovery Accessing Notebook Product Information To access the updates for your notebook, you need the following information: ■ The product category is Notebook. ■ The product name, product number (P/N), and serial number (S/N) are provided...
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...menu. (When the Main menu is selected, ROM and other system information is displayed in hibernation, turn the notebook on or restores from hibernation.) 2. Software Updates and Recovery ■ To display ROM information in Windows.) For more information about using the Setup utility, refer to ...Chapter 13, "Setup Utility." While the "Press to select the Exit menu > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. (The notebook restarts in the ...
...menu. (When the Main menu is selected, ROM and other system information is displayed in hibernation, turn the notebook on or restores from hibernation.) 2. Software Updates and Recovery ■ To display ROM information in Windows.) For more information about using the Setup utility, refer to ...Chapter 13, "Setup Utility." While the "Press to select the Exit menu > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. (The notebook restarts in the ...
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... ROM updates may be packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. The Readme.txt files included with your notebook. Software Updates and Recovery Internet Software ✎ This section describes the software updates available at the HP Web site is docked in an optional docking device or running on battery power.) During the download and...
... ROM updates may be packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. The Readme.txt files included with your notebook. Software Updates and Recovery Internet Software ✎ This section describes the software updates available at the HP Web site is docked in an optional docking device or running on battery power.) During the download and...
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..., after it is later than the ROM currently installed on your notebook and access the ROM update you want to download. 3. Software Updates and Recovery Downloading a ROM Update To download a ROM update: 1. or - ❏ Visit the HP Web site at the HP Web site that is downloaded to access the ROM package after it...
..., after it is later than the ROM currently installed on your notebook and access the ROM update you want to download. 3. Software Updates and Recovery Downloading a ROM Update To download a ROM update: 1. or - ❏ Visit the HP Web site at the HP Web site that is downloaded to access the ROM package after it...
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..., select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 2. If no instructions are displayed on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk C.) b. Software Updates and Recovery Installing a ROM Update ROM installation procedures vary. To begin the installation, open Windows Explorer from the destination folder. 14-6 Hardware and Software Guide Follow any...
..., select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 2. If no instructions are displayed on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk C.) b. Software Updates and Recovery Installing a ROM Update ROM installation procedures vary. To begin the installation, open Windows Explorer from the destination folder. 14-6 Hardware and Software Guide Follow any...
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...the SWSETUP folder. Hardware and Software Guide 14-7 Software Updates and Recovery Downloading Software To update software other software you want to download. 3. Follow the online instructions to download the SoftPaq to identify your notebook. ❏ Select Start > Help and Support, and then select ...a software update link. - When the download is complete, open Windows Explorer from the HP Web site is typically Local Disk C.) 6. The destination folder for your notebook and access other than a ROM update: 1. To open Windows Explorer. If you plan to download....
...the SWSETUP folder. Hardware and Software Guide 14-7 Software Updates and Recovery Downloading Software To update software other software you want to download. 3. Follow the online instructions to download the SoftPaq to identify your notebook. ❏ Select Start > Help and Support, and then select ...a software update link. - When the download is complete, open Windows Explorer from the HP Web site is typically Local Disk C.) 6. The destination folder for your notebook and access other than a ROM update: 1. To open Windows Explorer. If you plan to download....
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System Recovery Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of the software package you can delete the downloaded file from external power. ■ Do not shut down the notebook or initiate standby or hibernation. ■ Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable...a successful installation, you have downloaded. 8. Software Updates and Recovery 7. In the folder containing your download, select the name or number of notebook functionality, perform the procedures described in this section only while the notebook is connected to reliable external power through the AC adapter.
System Recovery Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of the software package you can delete the downloaded file from external power. ■ Do not shut down the notebook or initiate standby or hibernation. ■ Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable...a successful installation, you have downloaded. 8. Software Updates and Recovery 7. In the folder containing your download, select the name or number of notebook functionality, perform the procedures described in this section only while the notebook is connected to reliable external power through the AC adapter.
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... solve or diagnose the Start > Help and Support > problem by using the Help and Fixing a problem Support Center. 3 Reinstall all HP drivers. "Repairing the Operating System," later in the order presented. "Reinstalling the Operating System," later in this chapter preloaded application, try to...a backup copy of My Documents. Software Updates and Recovery Before You Begin ✎ It is recommended that you try reinstalling the application. 5 Repair the operating system. Step Description Refer to 1 Return the notebook to restore your system by using the System Restore ...
... solve or diagnose the Start > Help and Support > problem by using the Help and Fixing a problem Support Center. 3 Reinstall all HP drivers. "Repairing the Operating System," later in the order presented. "Reinstalling the Operating System," later in this chapter preloaded application, try to...a backup copy of My Documents. Software Updates and Recovery Before You Begin ✎ It is recommended that you try reinstalling the application. 5 Repair the operating system. Step Description Refer to 1 Return the notebook to restore your system by using the System Restore ...
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... ■ Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally. Select Start > Help and Support > System Restore. 2. Software Updates and Recovery Using System Restore The System Restore utility enables you to safeguard your system files and settings by using restore points, which are reversible...restoring your system files and settings. All System Restore procedures are restorable, benchmark "snapshots" of your data files. Make sure the notebook is recommended that time. Select Restore my computer to an earlier time will not affect documents or e-mails that you saved after...
... ■ Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally. Select Start > Help and Support > System Restore. 2. Software Updates and Recovery Using System Restore The System Restore utility enables you to safeguard your system files and settings by using restore points, which are reversible...restoring your system files and settings. All System Restore procedures are restorable, benchmark "snapshots" of your data files. Make sure the notebook is recommended that time. Select Restore my computer to an earlier time will not affect documents or e-mails that you saved after...
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... or clear the check boxes for some or all of the listed drivers.) ■ To reinstall the drivers required for notebook functionality from the Web site of the listed drivers.) If the disc does not open within several seconds: a. Software Updates and... Recovery Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers All drivers required for notebook functionality can be reinstalled from the Driver Recovery disc included with the device or from the Driver Recovery disc-While running Windows, insert the Driver Recovery disc into the optical drive, and then ...
... or clear the check boxes for some or all of the listed drivers.) ■ To reinstall the drivers required for notebook functionality from the Web site of the listed drivers.) If the disc does not open within several seconds: a. Software Updates and... Recovery Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers All drivers required for notebook functionality can be reinstalled from the Driver Recovery disc included with the device or from the Driver Recovery disc-While running Windows, insert the Driver Recovery disc into the optical drive, and then ...
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...select or clear the check boxes for some applications preloaded on your notebook, such as those available in the Software Setup utility, can also be repaired or reinstalled by using a recovery disc. Reinstalling Applications from Your Hard Drive To reinstall a preloaded ... application has been deleted from your hard drive. Software Updates and Recovery Repairing or Reinstalling Applications All applications preinstalled or preloaded on your notebook can be repaired or reinstalled from your notebook, the reinstallation process reinstalls the application with factory settings.
...select or clear the check boxes for some applications preloaded on your notebook, such as those available in the Software Setup utility, can also be repaired or reinstalled by using a recovery disc. Reinstalling Applications from Your Hard Drive To reinstall a preloaded ... application has been deleted from your hard drive. Software Updates and Recovery Repairing or Reinstalling Applications All applications preinstalled or preloaded on your notebook can be repaired or reinstalled from your notebook, the reinstallation process reinstalls the application with factory settings.
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... and then follow the instructions on either the Driver Recovery disc or an Application Recovery disc. To reinstall a preloaded or preinstalled application from the Driver Recovery disc or an Application Recovery disc: » While the notebook is recommended that you can select or clear the ... prompted to select the applications you want to reinstall, you restore applications first from the Driver Recovery disc and then from a Recovery Disc The location of application recovery software varies by notebook model. ■ Some or all of the listed items.) If the disc does not open...
... and then follow the instructions on either the Driver Recovery disc or an Application Recovery disc. To reinstall a preloaded or preinstalled application from the Driver Recovery disc or an Application Recovery disc: » While the notebook is recommended that you can select or clear the ... prompted to select the applications you want to reinstall, you restore applications first from the Driver Recovery disc and then from a Recovery Disc The location of application recovery software varies by notebook model. ■ Some or all of the listed items.) If the disc does not open...
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... the repair process is displayed). 7. Press enter to continue. (The "Licensing Agreement" page is complete, which may take up to several hours, the notebook restarts in this procedure) until you are unable to Setup" page do not press R (step 8 in Windows. 14-14 Hardware and Software Guide Software... Updates and Recovery Repairing the Operating System To repair the operating system without deleting your operating system: ❏ In Windows XP Home, press ctrl+alt+del, ...
... the repair process is displayed). 7. Press enter to continue. (The "Licensing Agreement" page is complete, which may take up to several hours, the notebook restarts in this procedure) until you are unable to Setup" page do not press R (step 8 in Windows. 14-14 Hardware and Software Guide Software... Updates and Recovery Repairing the Operating System To repair the operating system without deleting your operating system: ❏ In Windows XP Home, press ctrl+alt+del, ...
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... software. ■ Copy individual data files to reinstall the operating system. Hardware and Software Guide 14-15 Software Updates and Recovery Reinstalling the Operating System If you could not solve the problem by repairing the operating system as described in Windows XP Professional:...> All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Backup. Reinstalling the operating system deletes all personal data, settings, and software on the notebook. ■ Before you begin the reinstallation, it may be necessary to storage devices other than your data before reinstalling the operating system....
... software. ■ Copy individual data files to reinstall the operating system. Hardware and Software Guide 14-15 Software Updates and Recovery Reinstalling the Operating System If you could not solve the problem by repairing the operating system as described in Windows XP Professional:...> All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Backup. Reinstalling the operating system deletes all personal data, settings, and software on the notebook. ■ Before you begin the reinstallation, it may be necessary to storage devices other than your data before reinstalling the operating system....