Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...full factory image if you should continue to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your information and restoring it in case of a recovery partition,... protect your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a partition. Recovery discs are designed to maintain a reasonably...
...full factory image if you should continue to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your information and restoring it in case of a recovery partition,... protect your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a partition. Recovery discs are designed to maintain a reasonably...
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... the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. If you have previously backed up. Back up your computer includes a solid-state...
... the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. If you have previously backed up. Back up your computer includes a solid-state...
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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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...other identifier. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the screen to your hard drive. At the download area, follow these steps:...Updating software Follow the instructions on your selection to an optional power source. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. If the Setup Utility does...
...other identifier. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the screen to your hard drive. At the download area, follow these steps:...Updating software Follow the instructions on your selection to an optional power source. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. If the Setup Utility does...
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... press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. 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 ...
... press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. 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 ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are off. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are not connected ...
... installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are off. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are not connected ...
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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. Before working your network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add ...
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. Before working your network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add ...
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... for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed.
... for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed.
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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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Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the...NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select your country or region. 3. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Network ...
Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the...NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select your country or region. 3. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Network ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... does not play ...15 A disc does not play automatically ...16 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 16 A device driver must be reinstalled ...17 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 17 Obtaining the latest Windows device...
... does not play ...15 A disc does not play automatically ...16 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 16 A device driver must be reinstalled ...17 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 17 Obtaining the latest Windows device...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the pane above the box. 3. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found in this section. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected,... 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. If you type, search results are listed in the Start Search box. If prompted by User Account Control...
... the pane above the box. 3. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found in this section. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected,... 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. If you type, search results are listed in the Start Search box. If prompted by User Account Control...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... all media and devices, and then click Save. Select the check box for Use AutoPlay for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting See your user guides for more information about disc types. ●...
... all media and devices, and then click Save. Select the check box for Use AutoPlay for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting See your user guides for more information about disc types. ●...
Drives - Windows Vista
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..., enter the SoftPaq number in the toolbar. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 8. NOTE: If you want to obtain HP device drivers. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of the display and on the service tag on ... check for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on bottom of driver you type, search results are prompted to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. To use HP Update: 1. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. As you want to restart the computer, save all open...
..., enter the SoftPaq number in the toolbar. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 8. NOTE: If you want to obtain HP device drivers. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of the display and on the service tag on ... check for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on bottom of driver you type, search results are prompted to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. To use HP Update: 1. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. As you want to restart the computer, save all open...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. If prompted to install. 7. Open your computer. 3. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. ...5. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to do so, restart...
... Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. If prompted to install. 7. Open your computer. 3. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. ...5. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to do so, restart...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...1 AutoPlay 6 B Blu-ray disc 5 C CD burning 7, 16 copying 7 playing 5 removing 8 CD drive 3 CD, drive 2 copyright warning 6 D device drivers HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 ... optical drive identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 T troubleshooting burning discs 16 device driver 17 disc play 15, 16 HP device drivers 17 optical disc tray 13 optical drive detection 14 Windows...
...1 AutoPlay 6 B Blu-ray disc 5 C CD burning 7, 16 copying 7 playing 5 removing 8 CD drive 3 CD, drive 2 copyright warning 6 D device drivers HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 ... optical drive identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 T troubleshooting burning discs 16 device driver 17 disc play 15, 16 HP device drivers 17 optical disc tray 13 optical drive detection 14 Windows...
External Devices - Windows Vista
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... damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to the USB port. 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. Double-click...
... damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to the USB port. 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. Double-click...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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Adjusting webcam properties ...21 7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 22 The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 A disc does not play ...23 A disc does not play automatically ...24 A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically 24 A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 24 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 25 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 26 Index ...28 iv
Adjusting webcam properties ...21 7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 22 The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 A disc does not play ...23 A disc does not play automatically ...24 A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically 24 A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 24 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 25 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 26 Index ...28 iv
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...Play button. Select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices. 2. Under Program events, select any drivers required by the external device. To reduce the risk of audio features: ● Play music using your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers...9679; Be sure that use a variety of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. 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 ...
...Play button. Select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices. 2. Under Program events, select any drivers required by the external device. To reduce the risk of audio features: ● Play music using your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers...9679; Be sure that use a variety of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. 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 ...