Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...a regular basis to help you may not have a partition. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your most current backup. System restore... (Recovery Manager software feature). 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). 1 Overview Recovery after software setup.
...a regular basis to help you may not have a partition. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your most current backup. System restore... (Recovery Manager software feature). 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). 1 Overview Recovery after software setup.
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... and restart the computer. 3. If that you have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Back up your computer. Software not provided with your computer. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you...
... and restart the computer. 3. If that you have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Back up your computer. Software not provided with your computer. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you...
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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... Web site that is connected to download. 3. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. At the download area, follow these steps: a. b. Access the page on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the date...
... Web site that is connected to download. 3. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. At the download area, follow these steps: a. b. Access the page on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the date...
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...system. 5. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. or - Select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use...the file was stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your hard drive. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. To do this, click Download only to save the ...
...system. 5. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. or - Select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use...the file was stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your hard drive. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. To do this, click Download only to save the ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Also identifies the ...or more of the wireless devices are not connected to the network. Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that all of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are off. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or...
... one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Also identifies the ...or more of the wireless devices are not connected to the network. Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that all of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are off. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or...
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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. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices.
... 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. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices.
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... connection problems In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. For more information. 1. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings.
... connection problems In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. For more information. 1. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings.
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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.
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Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and ...Web site for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Click the option for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems NOTE: If the WLAN device you are ...
Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and ...Web site for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Click the option for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems NOTE: If the WLAN device you are ...
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. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected.
... 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. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected.
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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... required for your device. 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot. 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...
... required for your device. 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot. 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...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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... To conserve power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when it is in on the insert (1) to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into an ExpressCard slot. The ExpressCard slot may be displayed. Pull the insert out of the taskbar. NOTE: An inserted ExpressCard uses power even...in use . Press in on the card until it is displayed in use . NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is not in the notification area, at the far right of the slot (2). You will hear a sound when the device has been detected...
... To conserve power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when it is in on the insert (1) to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into an ExpressCard slot. The ExpressCard slot may be displayed. Pull the insert out of the taskbar. NOTE: An inserted ExpressCard uses power even...in use . Press in on the card until it is displayed in use . NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is not in the notification area, at the far right of the slot (2). You will hear a sound when the device has been detected...
Drives - Windows Vista
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A device driver must be reinstalled ...28 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 28 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 29 Index ...30 iv
A device driver must be reinstalled ...28 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 28 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 29 Index ...30 iv
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... drive is already showing. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device...
... drive is already showing. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before completion 27 See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use DVD Play to a new disc, and then...
... burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before completion 27 See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use DVD Play to a new disc, and then...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... HP Update Utility: 1. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in either of driver you may need to immediately check for software and driver downloads, type your drivers using the procedures in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the... Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to the type of the following sections. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software updates on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. ...
... HP Update Utility: 1. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in either of driver you may need to immediately check for software and driver downloads, type your drivers using the procedures in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the... Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to the type of the following sections. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software updates on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. ...
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...When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to do so, restart your Internet browser and go to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - If prompted to install Microsoft Update. Click Security & Updates. 3. or - Open your computer. Follow the on your ... be set to get the latest updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be reinstalled 29 When the list of the device. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. To use ...
...When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to do so, restart your Internet browser and go to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - If prompted to install Microsoft Update. Click Security & Updates. 3. or - Open your computer. Follow the on your ... be set to get the latest updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be reinstalled 29 When the list of the device. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. To use ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...1 AutoPlay 7 B Blu-ray Disc ROM with DL support 3 T troubleshooting burning discs 27 device driver 28 disc play 25, 26 HP device drivers 28 optical disc tray 23 optical drive detection 24 Windows drivers 29 30 Index optical drive DVD burning 10, 27 changing region setting 8 copying 9 playing 6 removing...DVD±R/RW Double Layer 3 C CD burning 10, 27 copying 9 playing 6 removing 11 CD drive 2 copyright warning 9 D device drivers HP drivers 28 Windows drivers 29 Disk Cleanup software 14 Disk Defragmenter software 14 disk performance 14 drive light 16 drives caring for 1 hard 18, 19 optical 2 ...
...1 AutoPlay 7 B Blu-ray Disc ROM with DL support 3 T troubleshooting burning discs 27 device driver 28 disc play 25, 26 HP device drivers 28 optical disc tray 23 optical drive detection 24 Windows drivers 29 30 Index optical drive DVD burning 10, 27 changing region setting 8 copying 9 playing 6 removing...DVD±R/RW Double Layer 3 C CD burning 10, 27 copying 9 playing 6 removing 11 CD drive 2 copyright warning 9 D device drivers HP drivers 28 Windows drivers 29 Disk Cleanup software 14 Disk Defragmenter software 14 disk performance 14 drive light 16 drives caring for 1 hard 18, 19 optical 2 ...