Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you may not have a recovery partition. NOTE: If your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot...
... to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you may not have a recovery partition. NOTE: If your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot...
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... Manager works from recovery discs or from the recovery discs 7 Recovering from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. HP recommends that is the case, recovery discs have previously backed up. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the disc provided ...the system if you may not have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Back up your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you experience system failure or instability. If you ...
... Manager works from recovery discs or from the recovery discs 7 Recovering from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. HP recommends that is the case, recovery discs have previously backed up. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the disc provided ...the system if you may not have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Back up your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you experience system failure or instability. If you ...
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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... then press enter. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is connected to select the Main menu. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to download...
... then press enter. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is connected to select the Main menu. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to download...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... restart your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click your computer. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. If you may be able... to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Click Install now to step 6. 3. NOTE: In some ...
... restart your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click your computer. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. If you may be able... to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Click Install now to step 6. 3. NOTE: In some ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...wireless devices (select models only) Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on . Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to a network. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (...devices are not connected to the network. Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer.
...wireless devices (select models only) Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on . Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to a network. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (...devices are not connected to the network. Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer.
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. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
... 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. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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.... Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. 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: Windows includes the...
.... Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. 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: Windows includes the...
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.
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... 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. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. A Windows "Device not Found" error ...message may also be reinstalled. Click the option 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 software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Network ...
... 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. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. A Windows "Device not Found" error ...message may also be reinstalled. Click the option 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 software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. 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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...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 "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. If you type, search results are listed in the pane above the box. 3. Click Start and type device... in the Start Search box. 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 If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4.
...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 "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. If you type, search results are listed in the pane above the box. 3. Click Start and type device... in the Start Search box. 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 If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your user guides for your drive. See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click Start and type autoplay in the pane above the box...
... the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your user guides for your drive. See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click Start and type autoplay in the pane above the box...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...be reinstalled 1. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of these procedures to step 6. To use HP Update: 1. Repeat for software updates on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. Reopen... once again listed. 8. Click the option for anything requiring drivers. or - Proceed to obtain HP device drivers. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click Next to the type of the computer. - Remove any other drivers you type, search results are listed in the Start Search ...
...be reinstalled 1. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of these procedures to step 6. To use HP Update: 1. Repeat for software updates on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. Reopen... once again listed. 8. Click the option for anything requiring drivers. or - Proceed to obtain HP device drivers. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click Next to the type of the computer. - Remove any other drivers you type, search results are listed in the Start Search ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...Microsoft products. 6. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click your hard drive. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of... drivers is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the...
...Microsoft products. 6. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click your hard drive. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of... drivers is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the...
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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... Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. 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. NOTE: To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click the...
... Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. 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. NOTE: To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click the...
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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... window opens, click the Sounds tab. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. 6 Chapter 3 Audio NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on the computer.) ● Be sure to install any sound event, such as external speakers, headphone..., or a microphone, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Under Program events, select any drivers required by the external device. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-...
... window opens, click the Sounds tab. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. 6 Chapter 3 Audio NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on the computer.) ● Be sure to install any sound event, such as external speakers, headphone..., or a microphone, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Under Program events, select any drivers required by the external device. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-...