Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... backup. To check for computers that you to reverse undesirable changes to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you experience.... Use these discs to start up your information regularly to maintain a reasonably current backup. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Recovery Manager works...
... backup. To check for computers that you to reverse undesirable changes to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you experience.... Use these discs to start up your information regularly to maintain a reasonably current backup. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Recovery Manager works...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... using Recovery Manager. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore...
... using Recovery Manager. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore...
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
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...BIOS update that provides software for Startup Menu" message is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is later than those currently installed on battery power, ...install the new BIOS. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by turning on the HP Web site that is running on the computer, you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to ...
...BIOS update that provides software for Startup Menu" message is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is later than those currently installed on battery power, ...install the new BIOS. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by turning on the HP Web site that is running on the computer, you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to download the driver and install it later. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the ...navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs...
... model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to download the driver and install it later. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the ...navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...) Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are off. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models ...only) Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are not connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that all of the wireless devices are...
...) Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are off. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models ...only) Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are not connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that all of the wireless devices are...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from other devices. Before working your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not...
... configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from other devices. Before working your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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.... 1. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Refer to Help and Support for tasks...
.... 1. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Refer to Help and Support for tasks...
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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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..., consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be ...your country or region. 3. 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 icon is either missing or corrupted. The driver must be displayed. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for ...
..., consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be ...your country or region. 3. 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 icon is either missing or corrupted. The driver must be displayed. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for ...
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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... 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 Start Search box. Look for an optical drive listing. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. The computer does not... detect the optical drive 21 The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, the device driver software may be reinstalled." If you type, search results are listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. In the results pane, click 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 Start Search box. Look for an optical drive listing. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. The computer does not... detect the optical drive 21 The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, the device driver software may be reinstalled." If you type, search results are listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. In the results pane, click Device Manager...
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. 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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...: 1. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Repeat for updates to delete. 6. Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. ...Follow the on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. A device driver must be set to automatically check for and install ...
...: 1. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Repeat for updates to delete. 6. Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. ...Follow the on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. A device driver must be set to automatically check for and install ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... country or region. 2. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click Install now to step 6. 3. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. If prompted... want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - A device driver must be able to immediately check for HP software updates. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Click your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Select Start >...
... country or region. 2. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click Install now to step 6. 3. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. If prompted... want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, and then press enter. - A device driver must be able to immediately check for HP software updates. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Click your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Select Start >...
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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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... the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to remove the USB device. 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. Stopping and removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of...
... the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to remove the USB device. 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. Stopping and removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... the computer. This number describes the duration (in which the devices have been approved for use to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information when traveling internationally. If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one ...important information including the following: ◦ Product name (1). Have this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device....
... the computer. This number describes the duration (in which the devices have been approved for use to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information when traveling internationally. If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one ...important information including the following: ◦ Product name (1). Have this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device....