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...your information regularly to protect your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for safeguarding your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only)... image if you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature).
...your information regularly to protect your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for safeguarding your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only)... image if you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs 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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... built-in repair features, such as you have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. HP recommends that...
... built-in repair features, such as you have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. HP recommends that...
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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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..., cable, or cord. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed...
..., cable, or cord. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed...
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... downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps...file to step 6. 3. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Install now to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. When the list of the device. 4 ...
... downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps...file to step 6. 3. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Install now to install. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. When the list of the device. 4 ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... 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 LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected...
... 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 LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected...
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... changed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from other devices. If wireless networking is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. Use the procedures in the feature list...
... changed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from other devices. If wireless networking is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. Use the procedures in the feature list...
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..., WLAN, or 802.11. For more information. 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature...
..., WLAN, or 802.11. For more information. 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature...
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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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...the option for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software 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...www.hp.com/support. 2. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be displayed. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Network status icon ...
...the option for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software 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...www.hp.com/support. 2. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be displayed. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Network status icon ...
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 the computer. 2. Connect the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. 3 Using external drives Removable external drives...
...-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 the computer. 2. Connect the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. 3 Using external drives Removable external drives...
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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 the Start Search box. The computer does not detect the optical drive 21 Click Start and type device manager in the section... "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. If the drive is already showing. If you type, search...
... 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 Click Start and type device manager in the section... "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. If the drive is already showing. If you type, search...
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... the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your drive. See your user guides 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
... the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your drive. See your user guides 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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...Security & Updates. 3. If prompted by using the procedures in the pane above the box. 3. Repeat for your computer. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be reinstalled 1. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for any discs from the ...listed in the following procedures to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. Open your drivers using Microsoft® Update. Click Microsoft Update to check for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. Remove any other Microsoft...
...Security & Updates. 3. If prompted by using the procedures in the pane above the box. 3. Repeat for your computer. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be reinstalled 1. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for any discs from the ...listed in the following procedures to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. Open your drivers using Microsoft® Update. Click Microsoft Update to check for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. Remove any other Microsoft...
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...Download only to save the file to install. 7. To use the HP Web site: 1. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Proceed to download the driver and install it later. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on the Web. 3. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific ... list of the device. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. or - A device driver must be able to step 6. 3. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Open your computer. To do ...
...Download only to save the file to install. 7. To use the HP Web site: 1. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Proceed to download the driver and install it later. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on the Web. 3. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific ... list of the device. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. or - A device driver must be able to step 6. 3. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Open your computer. To do ...
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... LightScribe DVD ±R/RW 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 14... copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti 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...
... LightScribe DVD ±R/RW 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 14... copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti 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...
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. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification...
... 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. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... only)-Provide information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of the countries or regions in years) of your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). If your computer. This number provides specific information about the computer. Have this information when traveling ...which the devices have been approved for use to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. The regulatory label is the product name affixed to the front of the warranty period for your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). This is an alphanumeric identifier ...
... only)-Provide information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of the countries or regions in years) of your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). If your computer. This number provides specific information about the computer. Have this information when traveling ...which the devices have been approved for use to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. The regulatory label is the product name affixed to the front of the warranty period for your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). This is an alphanumeric identifier ...