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... failure is listed in the Hard Disk Drives section of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. To check for the presence of the window. 1 Recovery discs are designed to recover your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). This feature helps ...or 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). HP recommends that do not have been included for safeguarding your full factory image if you can recover your ...
... failure is listed in the Hard Disk Drives section of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. To check for the presence of the window. 1 Recovery discs are designed to recover your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). This feature helps ...or 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). HP recommends that do not have been included for safeguarding your full factory image if you can recover your ...
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...select models only) on -screen instructions. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that was preinstalled at the factory. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical ... recovery partition. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the disc provided by the manufacturer. However, if your computer. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set up all personal files. 2. If you experience system failure or instability.
...select models only) on -screen instructions. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that was preinstalled at the factory. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical ... recovery partition. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the disc provided by the manufacturer. However, if your computer. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set up all personal files. 2. If you experience system failure or instability.
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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-...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... does not play ...15 A disc does not play automatically ...16 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 16 A device driver must be reinstalled ...17 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 17 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 18 Index ...19 iii
... does not play ...15 A disc does not play automatically ...16 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 16 A device driver must be reinstalled ...17 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 17 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 18 Index ...19 iii
Drives - Windows Vista
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In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is listed in the Device ... 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. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Click Start and type device manager in the ...does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found in this section. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is listed in the Device ... 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. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Click Start and type device manager in the ...does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found in this section. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Drives - Windows Vista
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... instructions provided. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for any discs from the optical drive. 2. NOTE: If you want to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of driver you are once again listed. 8. ... restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to obtain HP device drivers. Windows scans your country or region. 2. Click Next to step 6. Try running your computer model number in the Start Search...
... instructions provided. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for any discs from the optical drive. 2. NOTE: If you want to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of driver you are once again listed. 8. ... restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to obtain HP device drivers. Windows scans your country or region. 2. Click Next to step 6. Try running your computer model number in the Start Search...
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... and go to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. To use Microsoft Update: 1. After the... computer. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Click your hard drive. Open your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting If prompted to...
... and go to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. To use Microsoft Update: 1. After the... computer. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Click your hard drive. Open your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting If prompted to...
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...AutoPlay 6 B Blu-ray disc 5 C CD burning 7, 16 copying 7 playing 5 removing 8 CD drive 3 CD, drive 2 copyright warning 6 D device drivers HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16... identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 T troubleshooting burning discs 16 device driver 17 disc play 15, 16 HP device drivers 17 optical disc tray 13 optical drive detection 14 Windows drivers 18 Index 19
...AutoPlay 6 B Blu-ray disc 5 C CD burning 7, 16 copying 7 playing 5 removing 8 CD drive 3 CD, drive 2 copyright warning 6 D device drivers HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16... identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 T troubleshooting burning discs 16 device driver 17 disc play 15, 16 HP device drivers 17 optical disc tray 13 optical drive detection 14 Windows drivers 18 Index 19
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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...or section on an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f12 Mute or restore system volume. To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to use a hotkey command on the computer... The BIOS date is displayed as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ● Answers to open the Print Options window of the hotkey command, and then release both keys at the same time. fn+* Increase system volume. fn+- fn+f11 Play the next ...
...or section on an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f12 Mute or restore system volume. To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to use a hotkey command on the computer... The BIOS date is displayed as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ● Answers to open the Print Options window of the hotkey command, and then release both keys at the same time. fn+* Increase system volume. fn+- fn+f11 Play the next ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your computer and access the BIOS update you are already in Windows) or by pressing fn+esc (if you want to know the version of the...
... your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your computer and access the BIOS update you are already in Windows) or by pressing fn+esc (if you want to know the version of the...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...select a storage location on your operating system. 5. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the ...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 download the driver and install it later. Open your country or region. 2.... your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. If you may be able to install. 7. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models...
...select a storage location on your operating system. 5. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the ...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 download the driver and install it later. Open your country or region. 2.... your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. If you may be able to install. 7. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. For more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for a WLAN device may be prompted for your...The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. 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...
... connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. For more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for a WLAN device may be prompted for your...The listing for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. 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...
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
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... the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. The driver must be displayed. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Open your country or region. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the...
... the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. The driver must be displayed. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Open your country or region. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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Adjusting webcam properties ...21 7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 22 The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 A disc does not play ...23 A disc does not play automatically ...24 A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically 24 A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 24 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 25 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 26 Index ...28 iv
Adjusting webcam properties ...21 7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 22 The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 A disc does not play ...23 A disc does not play automatically ...24 A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically 24 A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 24 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 25 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 26 Index ...28 iv
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...Download music from the Internet ● Create multimedia presentations using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio ... Audio Devices. 2. For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. When the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window opens, click the Sounds tab. 3 Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. For best results, remember the following tips:...
...Download music from the Internet ● Create multimedia presentations using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio ... Audio Devices. 2. For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. When the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window opens, click the Sounds tab. 3 Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. For best results, remember the following tips:...
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... the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found later in the pane above the box. 3. In the results pane, click Device Manager. If the drive is already showing. or - ◦ The playback window in the multimedia program ... search results are listed in this message is clean. In 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 follows: The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 Look for...
... the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found later in the pane above the box. 3. In the results pane, click Device Manager. If the drive is already showing. or - ◦ The playback window in the multimedia program ... search results are listed in this message is clean. In 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 follows: The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 Look for...
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...latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the pane...drivers you are listed in either of the following section. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers...● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives... that you may need to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer....drivers for hardware changes icon in Device Manager. See your user guides for any discs from your drivers using the right kind of driver...the drivers are using the procedures in the Start Search box. Click a listed driver, ...
...latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the pane...drivers you are listed in either of the following section. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers...● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives... that you may need to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer....drivers for hardware changes icon in Device Manager. See your user guides for any discs from your drivers using the right kind of driver...the drivers are using the procedures in the Start Search box. Click a listed driver, ...
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... downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to your country or region. 2. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting To use the HP Web site: 1. Select Start > All Programs > ...Click Microsoft Update to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Follow the on the Web. 3. Proceed to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - When the list of the number) in the product box, and then press enter. - After the file is...
... downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to your country or region. 2. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting To use the HP Web site: 1. Select Start > All Programs > ...Click Microsoft Update to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Follow the on the Web. 3. Proceed to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - When the list of the number) in the product box, and then press enter. - After the file is...
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If prompted to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. A device driver must be reinstalled 27 Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to do so, restart your computer. 5.
If prompted to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. A device driver must be reinstalled 27 Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to do so, restart your computer. 5.