Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...Manager works 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). To check for computers that you with the following tasks for safeguarding your information and restoring it in case of ... Use these discs to recover your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs 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.
...Manager works 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). To check for computers that you with the following tasks for safeguarding your information and restoring it in case of ... Use these discs to recover your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs 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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... disc provided by the manufacturer. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities.
... disc provided by the manufacturer. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities.
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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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... the computer is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what...
... the computer is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what...
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...click Download only to save the file to install. 7. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click 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 ... software Click Install now to step 6. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. To do so, restart your specific product from the models listed. 4. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided...
...click Download only to save the file to install. 7. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click 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 ... software Click Install now to step 6. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. To do so, restart your specific product from the models listed. 4. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... (connected) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on .
... (connected) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on .
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... interference from other devices. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only.
... interference from other devices. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only.
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.... 2. 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 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...
.... 2. 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 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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...Open your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for the latest software..... 3. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. Select...
...Open your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for the latest software..... 3. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. Select...
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
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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 a USB port on the computer. A USB drive can be sure that the AC power cord...
...-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 a USB port on the computer. A USB drive can be sure that the AC power cord...
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The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, the device driver software may be reinstalled." Click Start and type device manager in the section "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Look for an optical drive listing. If prompted by User Account Control, click... 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 the Start Search box. 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." Click Start and type device manager in the section "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Look for an optical drive listing. If prompted by User Account Control, click... 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 the Start Search box. The computer does not detect the optical drive 21
Drives - Windows Vista
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... about disc types. ● Be sure that you are using the right kind of disc 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
... about disc types. ● Be sure that you are using the right kind of disc 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
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...the pane above the box. 3. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to the type of the following sections. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for hardware changes icon in the following procedures to obtain HP ...restart the computer. NOTE: If you may need to update your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you are listed in the Start Search box. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Change ...
...the pane above the box. 3. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to the type of the following sections. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for hardware changes icon in the following procedures to obtain HP ...restart the computer. NOTE: If you may need to update your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you are listed in the Start Search box. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Change ...
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...use the HP Web site: 1. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. If you may be reinstalled 27 If prompted to install the updated driver. A device driver must be able to step 6. 3. Click Next to install. 7. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and ...follow the instructions provided. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. When the list of the device. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on the...
...use the HP Web site: 1. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. If you may be reinstalled 27 If prompted to install the updated driver. A device driver must be able to step 6. 3. Click Next to install. 7. Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and ...follow the instructions provided. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. When the list of the device. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on the...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... 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 drivers 26 optical drive DVD burning 12, 24 changing region setting 9 copying 11 playing 7 removing...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 ...
... 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 drivers 26 optical drive DVD burning 12, 24 changing region setting 9 copying 11 playing 7 removing...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 ...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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... CAUTION: To prevent loss of the taskbar. To stop a USB device before removing it. 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 information or an unresponsive system, stop and remove a USB device: 1. CAUTION: To...
... CAUTION: To prevent loss of the taskbar. To stop a USB device before removing it. 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 information or an unresponsive system, stop and remove a USB device: 1. CAUTION: To...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... contact technical support. This number describes the duration (in which the devices have been approved for use to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information available when you use . You may need this information when traveling internationally. The service tag...labels are needed. ◦ Model description (4). This certificate is the product name affixed to the front of the warranty period for your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are included with...
... contact technical support. This number describes the duration (in which the devices have been approved for use to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information available when you use . You may need this information when traveling internationally. The service tag...labels are needed. ◦ Model description (4). This certificate is the product name affixed to the front of the warranty period for your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are included with...