Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...feature helps you experience system failure or instability. Use these discs to protect your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can...Creating system restore points (operating system feature). HP recommends that do not have a partition. To check for the presence of the window. 1 Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to help you with the following ...
...feature helps you experience system failure or instability. Use these discs to protect your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can...Creating system restore points (operating system feature). HP recommends that do not have a partition. To check for the presence of the window. 1 Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to help you with the following ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... provided by the manufacturer. HP recommends that is the case, recovery discs have a recovery partition. If you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as...
... provided by the manufacturer. HP recommends that is the case, recovery discs have a recovery partition. If you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as...
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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...using the AC adapter. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord... is connected to an optional power source. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Determining the BIOS version To determine...
...using the AC adapter. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord... is connected to an optional power source. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. Determining the BIOS version To determine...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. or - When the list of... Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. If you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. Select your country or region. 2. To do so, restart your specific product from the models listed. 4. When prompted, click...
... the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. or - When the list of... Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. If you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. Select your country or region. 2. To do so, restart your specific product from the models listed. 4. When prompted, click...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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.... The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Select Start > Computer > System...not properly installed. For more information. 1. 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 Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE...
.... The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Select Start > Computer > System...not properly installed. For more information. 1. 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 Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE...
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
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. If the WLAN device you are ...then follow these steps: 1. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. The driver must be displayed. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your Internet browser and... go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Click the option for the latest software. Network status icon is ...
A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. If the WLAN device you are ...then follow these steps: 1. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. The driver must be displayed. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your Internet browser and... go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Click the option for the latest software. Network status icon is ...
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
Drives - Windows Vista
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...the box. 3. As you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is listed 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. The computer does not ...listing. The computer does not detect the optical drive 21 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 instructed in the Device Manager utility. 1. Remove any discs from the ...
...the box. 3. As you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is listed 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. The computer does not ...listing. The computer does not detect the optical drive 21 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 instructed in the Device Manager utility. 1. Remove any discs from the ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Start Search box. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to obtain HP device drivers. 26 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using the procedures in the pane above the box.... plus sign (+) next to the type of the following sections. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Windows scans your program again. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to...
... Start Search box. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to obtain HP device drivers. 26 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using the procedures in the pane above the box.... plus sign (+) next to the type of the following sections. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Windows scans your program again. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was ... select a time when the utility should check for HP software updates. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Click your country or region. 2. A device driver must be able to immediately check for software updates on your computer. To use ...
... click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was ... select a time when the utility should check for HP software updates. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Click your country or region. 2. A device driver must be able to immediately check for software updates on your computer. To use ...
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 ...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...the duration (in which the devices have been approved for use to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). An optional device may be a wireless local area network... you use . This number provides specific information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. The part number helps a service technician to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3)....
...the duration (in which the devices have been approved for use to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). An optional device may be a wireless local area network... you use . This number provides specific information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. The part number helps a service technician to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3)....
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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...decimal format. Play the next track on an audio CD, a DVD, fn+f11 or a BD. In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer ● Checkups for computer functionality ●...the keyboard fn+f9 Stop an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD. fn+plus key To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, ...
...decimal format. Play the next track on an audio CD, a DVD, fn+f11 or a BD. In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer ● Checkups for computer functionality ●...the keyboard fn+f9 Stop an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD. fn+plus key To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, ...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... is not visible on an external display 24 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 ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device...
... is not visible on an external display 24 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 ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... programs (select models only) or receive FM radio signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the correct jack ...9679; Be sure that you to match the corresponding jacks on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. 3 Audio Your computer ...
... programs (select models only) or receive FM radio signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the correct jack ...9679; Be sure that you to match the corresponding jacks on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. 3 Audio Your computer ...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... in the Start Search box. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. or - ◦ The playback window in the section "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Because the human eye cannot easily tell the difference between colors beyond 16 bits, you should not...." After you insert the disc properly. ● Be sure that the optical drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the multimedia program may behave in better playback performance. ◦ Change desktop color properties. If prompted by User Account Control...
... in the Start Search box. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. or - ◦ The playback window in the section "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Because the human eye cannot easily tell the difference between colors beyond 16 bits, you should not...." After you insert the disc properly. ● Be sure that the optical drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the multimedia program may behave in better playback performance. ◦ Change desktop color properties. If prompted by User Account Control...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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.../CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the source disc to obtain HP device drivers. Try to use 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 delete. 6. See... may need to update your drivers using the right kind of driver you are prompted to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you type, search results are listed in Windows Media Player produces no sound or...
.../CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the source disc to obtain HP device drivers. Try to use 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 delete. 6. See... may need to update your drivers using the right kind of driver you are prompted to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you type, search results are listed in Windows Media Player produces no sound or...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... Settings to check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 5. Click your computer. Click Install now to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to your specific product from the...prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to step 6. 3. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. If prompted to install. 7. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be able to http://www.microsoft.com, and click Security & Updates. 2. Open your ...
... Settings to check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 5. Click your computer. Click Install now to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to your specific product from the...prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to step 6. 3. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. If prompted to install. 7. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be able to http://www.microsoft.com, and click Security & Updates. 2. Open your ...