Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can recover your full factory image if you should continue to back... tasks for safeguarding your most current backup. Use these discs to protect your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to maintain a reasonably current...
Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can recover your full factory image if you should continue to back... tasks for safeguarding your most current backup. Use these discs to protect your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to maintain a reasonably current...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... its own built-in repair features, such as you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you may not have a recovery...
... its own built-in repair features, such as you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you may not have a recovery...
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
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. To...
... to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. To...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Select your computer. To do so, restart your hard drive. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click your country or region. 2. After the file is complete... product from the models listed. 4. Open your Internet browser, go to do this, click Download only to save the file to download the driver and install it later. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software or - NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq,...
...and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Select your computer. To do so, restart your hard drive. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click your country or region. 2. After the file is complete... product from the models listed. 4. Open your Internet browser, go to do this, click Download only to save the file to download the driver and install it later. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software or - NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq,...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are off. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are on the computer. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that... one or more of the wireless devices are connected to the network. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that all of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are not connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Network status (...
...indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are off. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are on the computer. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that... one or more of the wireless devices are connected to the network. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that all of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are not connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Network status (...
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... does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to use. 17 Before working your network connection problem, be sure 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...
... does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to use. 17 Before working your network connection problem, be sure 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...
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In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. 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 a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. Select Start > ...
In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. 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 a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. Select Start > ...
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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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... option for the latest software. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and...the on-screen instructions. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site...
... option for the latest software. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and...the on-screen instructions. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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...: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, stop and remove a USB device: 1. 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. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification...
...: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, stop and remove a USB device: 1. 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. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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... is inserted into the ExpressCard slot. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not...
... is inserted into the ExpressCard slot. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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... connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. The ExpressCard slot may be displayed. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in use . Do not move or transport the computer when an ExpressCard is firmly seated. Hold the card label-side up... insert. Insert the card into an ExpressCard slot. 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 use . Press in on the card until it . 2.
... connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. The ExpressCard slot may be displayed. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in use . Do not move or transport the computer when an ExpressCard is firmly seated. Hold the card label-side up... insert. Insert the card into an ExpressCard slot. 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 use . Press in on the card until it . 2.
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
Drives - Windows Vista
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... 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 "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...
... 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 "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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...; If you are copying a disc, save the information on the computer, and is also available from 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...
...; If you are copying a disc, save the information on the computer, and is also available from 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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...provided. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for any devices requiring drivers. Remove any other drivers you may need to uninstall and reinstall (for HP software updates. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. ...If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the following ways: ● Using the HP...
...provided. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for any devices requiring drivers. Remove any other drivers you may need to uninstall and reinstall (for HP software updates. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. ...If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the following ways: ● Using the HP...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Update to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to get the latest updates for your computer. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. This Windows feature can... obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. A device driver must be set to do so, restart your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder...
... Update to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to get the latest updates for your computer. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. This Windows feature can... obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. A device driver must be set to do so, restart your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder...
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 ...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 ...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 ...