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... files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to recover your full factory image if you create recovery discs immediately after a...Recovery after software setup. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature).
... files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to recover your full factory image if you create recovery discs immediately after a...Recovery after software setup. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature).
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... 7 If that is the case, recovery discs have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory.
... 7 If that is the case, recovery discs have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory.
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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...
... 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...
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...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. Click Start and type device manager in the Device Manager utility. 1. The computer does not detect the optical... drive If the computer does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found in the pane above the box. 3. If you type, search results are listed in this section. 14 Chapter...
...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. Click Start and type device manager in the Device Manager utility. 1. The computer does not detect the optical... drive If the computer does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found in the pane above the box. 3. If you type, search results are listed in this section. 14 Chapter...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... optical drive. In the results pane, click Autoplay. Select the check box for Use AutoPlay for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the Start Search box. A CD or DVD should now start automatically when it stops before trying...
... optical drive. In the results pane, click Autoplay. Select the check box for Use AutoPlay for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the Start Search box. A CD or DVD should now start automatically when it stops before trying...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. NOTE: You can find your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes icon in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4....tag on bottom of the computer. - Try running your computer model number in the pane above the box. 3. To use HP Update: 1. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the ...
...computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. NOTE: You can find your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes icon in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4....tag on bottom of the computer. - Try running your computer model number in the pane above the box. 3. To use HP Update: 1. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... and other Microsoft products. 6. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder...and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is displayed, click an updated driver to check for your hard drive. Follow the on your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. When the ...
... and other Microsoft products. 6. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder...and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is displayed, click an updated driver to check for your hard drive. Follow the on your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. When the ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...1 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 ... optical drive 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...
...1 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 ... optical drive 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...
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. To stop a USB device before removing it. Connecting a USB device...
...: 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. To stop a USB device before removing it. Connecting a USB device...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... the previous track or section on an audio CD or a DVD. To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your computer ● Checkups for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links...
... the previous track or section on an audio CD or a DVD. To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your computer ● Checkups for computer functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links...
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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... opening the Setup Utility. You may need to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 Updating software...
... opening the Setup Utility. You may need to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 Updating software...
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...a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. or - 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 open a window containing additional information.... 6. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. To do so, restart your operating system. 5. Open your Internet browser, go to your country or region. 2. Click ...
...a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. or - 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 open a window containing additional information.... 6. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. To do so, restart your operating system. 5. Open your Internet browser, go to your country or region. 2. Click ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on . Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your WLAN devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more LAN devices are connected to ... Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of your WLAN devices are off. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that all of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to a network.
Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on . Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your WLAN devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more LAN devices are connected to ... Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of your WLAN devices are off. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that all of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to a network.
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... are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Before working your network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add...
... are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Before working your network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add...
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... from the Network adapters list. 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 the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless...
... from the Network adapters list. 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 the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless...
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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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...Web site for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Click the option for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com...model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. The driver must be displayed. Open your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network status icon is not displayed If the...
...Web site for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Click the option for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com...model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. The driver must be displayed. Open your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network status icon is not displayed If 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