Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: If your operating system and software. System restore points allow you may not have been included for the ... ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system...
...Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: If your operating system and software. System restore points allow you may not have been included for the ... ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... computer. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 Software not provided with your operating system and software. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the disc provided by the manufacturer. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE... repair features, such as you may not have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1.
... computer. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 Software not provided with your operating system and software. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the disc provided by the manufacturer. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE... repair features, such as you may not have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1.
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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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... power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. b. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer..., connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is running on the HP Web site that is connected to an optional power source. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support...
... power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. b. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer..., connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is running on the HP Web site that is connected to an optional power source. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support...
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Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install. 7. To do so, restart your country or ...region. 2. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to download the driver and install it later. If you may be able to your Internet browser, go to step 6. 3. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location...
Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install. 7. To do so, restart your country or ...region. 2. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to download the driver and install it later. If you may be able to your Internet browser, go to step 6. 3. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are on ...) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to a network. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of the wireless devices are not connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Also identifies...
Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are on ...) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to a network. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of the wireless devices are not connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Also identifies...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
... network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... information. 1. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing...
... information. 1. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing...
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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..., follow the on-screen instructions. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Network status icon is not displayed If the network...
..., follow the on-screen instructions. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Network status icon is not displayed If the network...
Drives - Windows Vista
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The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 24 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...26 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 26 Obtaining HP device drivers 26 Index ...28 iv
The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 24 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...26 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 26 Obtaining HP device drivers 26 Index ...28 iv
Drives - Windows Vista
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...-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. To disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the...
...-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. To disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is listed in the section "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the Device Manager utility. 1. If you type, search results are listed in the Start... Look for an optical drive listing. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, the device driver software may be reinstalled." The computer does not detect the optical drive 21 If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4.
... (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is listed in the section "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the Device Manager utility. 1. If you type, search results are listed in the Start... Look for an optical drive listing. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, the device driver software may be reinstalled." The computer does not detect the optical drive 21 If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4.
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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. 24 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. 24 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
Drives - Windows Vista
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...system and other Microsoft products. Remove any other Microsoft products. 6. Try running your computer. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to get the latest updates for hardware changes icon in the pane above the box....want to do not restart the computer. Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want to obtain HP device drivers. 26 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Follow the on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. If prompted to delete the driver, but do so, restart your program again....
...system and other Microsoft products. Remove any other Microsoft products. 6. Try running your computer. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to get the latest updates for hardware changes icon in the pane above the box....want to do not restart the computer. Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want to obtain HP device drivers. 26 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Follow the on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. If prompted to delete the driver, but do so, restart your program again....
Drives - Windows Vista
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...installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Click the option for HP software updates. When the list of the device.... When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on the Web. 3. A device driver must be able to step 6. 3. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. or - ...
...installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Click the option for HP software updates. When the list of the device.... When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on the Web. 3. A device driver must be able to step 6. 3. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. or - ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... with LightScribe DVD ±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 4 C CD burning 12, 24 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 2, 14 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 26 Windows drivers 26 Disk Cleanup software 15 Disk Defragmenter software 15 disk performance 15 diskette drive 14 drives caring for 1 diskette 14 external 14 hard 14... copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 4 Blu-ray ROM with DL support 4 T troubleshooting burning discs 24 device driver 26 disc play 22, 23 HP device drivers 26 optical disc tray 20 optical drive detection 21 Windows...
... with LightScribe DVD ±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 4 C CD burning 12, 24 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 2, 14 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 26 Windows drivers 26 Disk Cleanup software 15 Disk Defragmenter software 15 disk performance 15 diskette drive 14 drives caring for 1 diskette 14 external 14 hard 14... copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 4 Blu-ray ROM with DL support 4 T troubleshooting burning discs 24 device driver 26 disc play 22, 23 HP device drivers 26 optical disc tray 20 optical drive detection 21 Windows...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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..., click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or To stop a USB device before removing it. 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...
..., click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or To stop a USB device before removing it. 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...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...Provides regulatory information about the product's hardware components. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information available when you use . If your computer. This is unique to determine what components and parts ...(3). This number describes the duration (in which the devices have been approved for use to the front of the warranty period for your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). Have this computer. An optional device may need the Product Key to the bottom of the computer. ...
...Provides regulatory information about the product's hardware components. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information available when you use . If your computer. This is unique to determine what components and parts ...(3). This number describes the duration (in which the devices have been approved for use to the front of the warranty period for your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). Have this computer. An optional device may need the Product Key to the bottom of the computer. ...