Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... designed to back up (boot) 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 computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature).
... designed to back up (boot) 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 computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature).
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... computer. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that...
... computer. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that...
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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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
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... downloaded to your selection to the hard drive. 2 Updating software At the download area, follow these steps: a. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the...
... downloaded to your selection to the hard drive. 2 Updating software At the download area, follow these steps: a. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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..., navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install. 7. or - Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press ... able to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your country or region. 2. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software If prompted to do this, click Download only to save ...
..., navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install. 7. or - Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press ... able to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your country or region. 2. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software If prompted to do this, click Download only to save ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are off. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are on the computer and indicates that all of the wireless devices are not connected to the network.... Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are connected to a network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Identifying wireless and...
...) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are off. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are on the computer and indicates that all of the wireless devices are not connected to the network.... Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are connected to a network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Identifying wireless and...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not...
... network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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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 more information. 1. Refer to improve the security of your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is ...
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 more information. 1. Refer to improve the security of your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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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.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Open your country or region. 3. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also ... 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 computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Click the option for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ...
...status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Open your country or region. 3. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also ... 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 computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Click the option for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ...
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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...-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. To disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it...
...-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. To disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Look for an optical drive listing. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the pane above the box. 3. The computer does not detect the optical drive 21 Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. In ... 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 section "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD...
Look for an optical drive listing. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the pane above the box. 3. The computer does not detect the optical drive 21 Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. In ... 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 section "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... write speed and try again. ● If 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 See your user guides for more information about disc types. ●...
... write speed and try again. ● If 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 See your user guides for more information about disc types. ●...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...the procedures in the pane above the box. 3. In the results pane, click Device Manager. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you type, search results are listed in the following procedures to get the latest updates for any other Microsoft... check for and install updates for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to do not restart the computer. A device driver must be set to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. In Device Manager, click the plus sign...
...the procedures in the pane above the box. 3. In the results pane, click Device Manager. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you type, search results are listed in the following procedures to get the latest updates for any other Microsoft... check for and install updates for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to do not restart the computer. A device driver must be set to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. In Device Manager, click the plus sign...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... location on the Web. 3. A device driver must be able to download the driver and install it later. 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 ... install. 7. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Click Next to your country or region. 2. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. On the...
... location on the Web. 3. A device driver must be able to download the driver and install it later. 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 ... install. 7. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Click Next to your country or region. 2. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. 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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... the far right 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.
... the far right 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.
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... internationally. This certificate is affixed inside the WLAN compartment. 15 The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information available when you contact technical support. The regulatory label is affixed to the bottom of the... countries or regions in years) of the warranty period for your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). Wireless certification labels are needed. ◦ Model description (4). An optional device may be a wireless local...
... internationally. This certificate is affixed inside the WLAN compartment. 15 The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for this information available when you contact technical support. The regulatory label is affixed to the bottom of the... countries or regions in years) of the warranty period for your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). Wireless certification labels are needed. ◦ Model description (4). An optional device may be a wireless local...