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). As you add new software and data files, you create. Use these discs to help you reinstall a program or...software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in case of the window. 1 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. This feature helps you with the following ...
... 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). As you add new software and data files, you create. Use these discs to help you reinstall a program or...software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in case of the window. 1 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. This feature helps you with the following ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set up all personal files. 2. Back up your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you ... files that you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Software not provided with your operating system and software.
NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set up all personal files. 2. Back up your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you ... files that you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Software not provided with your operating system and software.
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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... disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the screen to download your computer and access the BIOS update you are already in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and... is later than those currently installed on your hard drive. Follow the instructions on or restarting the computer. b. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2.
... disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the screen to download your computer and access the BIOS update you are already in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and... is later than those currently installed on your hard drive. Follow the instructions on or restarting the computer. b. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2.
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - To do so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option... or - Select your hard drive. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Proceed to install the updated driver. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to download...
...SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - To do so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option... or - Select your hard drive. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Proceed to install the updated driver. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to download...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... Manager. 3. The listing for your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to the Web site 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 properly installed on...
... Manager. 3. The listing for your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to the Web site 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 properly installed on...
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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A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Get the latest version of the... for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. 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... http://www.hp.com. Open your country or region. 3. 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 ...
A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Get the latest version of the... for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. 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... http://www.hp.com. Open your country or region. 3. 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 ...
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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... If the computer does not detect the optical drive, the device driver software may be reinstalled." 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. As you suspect...
... If the computer does not detect the optical drive, the device driver software may be reinstalled." 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. As you suspect...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... pane, click Device Manager. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Try running your computer. A device driver must be set to automatically check for and ...sign (+) next to the type of the following sections. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using the procedures in the Start Search box. Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of driver you may need to update your Internet browser and go to...
... pane, click Device Manager. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Try running your computer. A device driver must be set to automatically check for and ...sign (+) next to the type of the following sections. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using the procedures in the Start Search box. Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of driver you may need to update your Internet browser and go to...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...for HP software updates. Click your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to install the updated driver. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. If prompted to download the driver and install it later. Proceed to install. 7. To use the HP Web site:...follow the instructions provided. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. Click Install now to open a window containing additional information. 6. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location ...
...for HP software updates. Click your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to install the updated driver. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. If prompted to download the driver and install it later. Proceed to install. 7. To use the HP Web site:...follow the instructions provided. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. Click Install now to open a window containing additional information. 6. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location ...
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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...in which the devices have been approved for use to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. You may need this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). You may need the Product Key...tag label is affixed inside the WLAN compartment. 15 This certificate is the product name affixed to the front of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. This is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of your computer. 3...
...in which the devices have been approved for use to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. You may need this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). You may need the Product Key...tag label is affixed inside the WLAN compartment. 15 This certificate is the product name affixed to the front of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. This is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of your computer. 3...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer, such as the BIOS... and specifications ● Answers to open Help and Support. 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...
... functionality ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer, such as the BIOS... and specifications ● Answers to open Help and Support. 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...
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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... using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program, select any drivers required by the external device. For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be ...microphone, refer to use the device. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices....
... using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Under Program, select any drivers required by the external device. For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be ...microphone, refer to use the device. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices....
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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..., click No. The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 In the Device Manager window, click the plus (+) sign next to playing the disc, click the Play button in the section "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. If this message is already showing. Right-click on a ...in your work and close . 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 better playback performance. ◦ Change desktop color properties. If prompted by User...
..., click No. The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 In the Device Manager window, click the plus (+) sign next to playing the disc, click the Play button in the section "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. If this message is already showing. Right-click on a ...in your work and close . 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 better playback performance. ◦ Change desktop color properties. If prompted by User...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...to delete. 6. In Device Manager, click the plus (+) sign next to the type of driver you want to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Windows scans your drive. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the disc is...installed on the source disc to play a DVD. Repeat for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that the drivers are once again listed. 8. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use DVD Play to your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device...
...to delete. 6. In Device Manager, click the plus (+) sign next to the type of driver you want to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Windows scans your drive. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the disc is...installed on the source disc to play a DVD. Repeat for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that the drivers are once again listed. 8. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use DVD Play to your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... system and other Microsoft products. 5. When the list of the device. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. To use the HP Web site: 1. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click your computer. 26... so, restart your specific product from the models listed. 4. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be able to get the latest updates for software updates on the Web. 3. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Select Start > All Programs >...
... system and other Microsoft products. 5. When the list of the device. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. To use the HP Web site: 1. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click your computer. 26... so, restart your specific product from the models listed. 4. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be able to get the latest updates for software updates on the Web. 3. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Select Start > All Programs >...