Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... programs to maintain a reasonably current backup. 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). Tools provided by restoring the computer to start up ...you can recover your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). 1 Overview Recovery after software setup.
... programs to maintain a reasonably current backup. 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). Tools provided by restoring the computer to start up ...you can recover your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). 1 Overview Recovery after software setup.
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... a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Back up .
... a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Back up .
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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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... and install a BIOS update only when the computer is running on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. b. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you currently have...
... and install a BIOS update only when the computer is running on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. b. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you currently have...
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...and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to your computer after the installation is... enter. - When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Proceed to install the updated driver. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your ...
...and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to your computer after the installation is... enter. - When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Proceed to install the updated driver. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or...computer and indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are off. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that all of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are not connected to the network. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on . Wireless network connection (...
Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or...computer and indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are off. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that all of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are not connected to the network. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on . Wireless network connection (...
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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.
... 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.
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... links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. For more information. 1. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. You may include the term wireless, wireless...
... links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. For more information. 1. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. You may include the term wireless, wireless...
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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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...manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Select 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 model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the ...
...manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Select 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 model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the ...
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. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded...
...-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. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded...
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...As you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the Device Manager utility. 1. Look for an optical drive listing. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer ...does not detect the optical drive, the device driver software may be reinstalled." If you type, search results are listed in the Start Search box. The computer does not detect the optical drive...
...As you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the Device Manager utility. 1. Look for an optical drive listing. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer ...does not detect the optical drive, the device driver software may be reinstalled." If you type, search results are listed in the Start Search box. The computer does not detect the optical drive...
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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 process of disc for more information about disc types. ● ...
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 process of disc for more information about disc types. ● ...
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... If prompted to uninstall and reinstall (for any discs from the optical drive. 2. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 8. Try running your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. This Windows feature can obtain the latest... Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Click Microsoft Update to obtain HP device drivers. 26 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to the type...
... If prompted to uninstall and reinstall (for any discs from the optical drive. 2. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 8. Try running your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. This Windows feature can obtain the latest... Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Click Microsoft Update to obtain HP device drivers. 26 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to the type...
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... Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. or - Click Install now to immediately check for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box...Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Click the option for HP software updates. When the list of the device. A device driver must be able to your hard drive. To do so, restart your country or region. 2. To use the HP Web site: 1. Open ...
... Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. or - Click Install now to immediately check for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box...Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Click the option for HP software updates. When the list of the device. A device driver must be able to your hard drive. To do so, restart your country or region. 2. To use the HP Web site: 1. Open ...
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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 device to remove the USB device. 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.
... the device to remove the USB device. 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.
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...information about the computer. This number describes the duration (in which the devices have been approved for use to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information when traveling internationally. You may need this computer. 3 Labels The labels affixed to the ... bay. ● Wireless certification label(s) (select models only)-Provide information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). If your computer. The service tag label is unique to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number ...
...information about the computer. This number describes the duration (in which the devices have been approved for use to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information when traveling internationally. You may need this computer. 3 Labels The labels affixed to the ... bay. ● Wireless certification label(s) (select models only)-Provide information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). If your computer. The service tag label is unique to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number ...