Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...to protect your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to factory settings in case of a recovery partition, select Start...(select models only) on a regular basis to help 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 recovery partition. This feature helps you with the following...
...to protect your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to factory settings in case of a recovery partition, select Start...(select models only) on a regular basis to help 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 recovery partition. This feature helps you with the following...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... discs have not already tried these discs 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. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if...
... discs have not already tried these discs 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. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if...
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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... information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to an optional power source. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for your computer. ... battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to your selection to select the Main menu. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on or restarting the computer. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the...
... information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to an optional power source. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for your computer. ... battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to your selection to select the Main menu. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on or restarting the computer. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to download the driver and install it later. Proceed to...listed. 4. To do so, restart your country or region. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. or - If you may be able to install. 7. NOTE: In some locations...
...Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to download the driver and install it later. Proceed to...listed. 4. To do so, restart your country or region. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. or - If you may be able to install. 7. NOTE: In some locations...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are ... one or more of your WLAN devices are not 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 connected to a network. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) ...
Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are ... one or more of your WLAN devices are not 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 connected to a network. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... the side of possible solutions to your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want 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...
... the side of possible solutions to your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want 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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... computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to Help and Support for the WLAN device is listed, either your computer. Refer to the Web site...
... computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to Help and Support for the WLAN device is listed, either your computer. Refer to the Web site...
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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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...follow the on-screen instructions. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the option for your computer model number in the notification area after you configure... the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. ...
...follow the on-screen instructions. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the option for your computer model number in the notification area after you configure... the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. ...
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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... may be reinstalled" found in this section. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting If you type, search results are listed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. If the drive is not ...listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the pane above the box. 3. Click Start and type device manager in the Device Manager utility. 1. In the results pane, click Device...
... may be reinstalled" found in this section. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting If you type, search results are listed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. If the drive is not ...listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the pane above the box. 3. Click Start and type device manager in the Device Manager utility. 1. In the results pane, click Device...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... copying a disc, save the information on the source disc to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting A CD or DVD should now start automatically when it stops before...
... copying a disc, save the information on the source disc to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting A CD or DVD should now start automatically when it stops before...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... updates on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for anything requiring drivers. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the ...4. Click Next to obtain HP device drivers. Click Start and type device manager in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." NOTE: If you may need to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want to update your ...
... updates on ) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for anything requiring drivers. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the ...4. Click Next to obtain HP device drivers. Click Start and type device manager in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." NOTE: If you may need to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want to update your ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to do so, restart your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. Open your Internet browser and go to your computer operating system, programs, and ... your hard drive. Click Install now to install Microsoft Update. After the file is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to install. 7. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click ...
...Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to do so, restart your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. Open your Internet browser and go to your computer operating system, programs, and ... your hard drive. Click Install now to install Microsoft Update. After the file is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to install. 7. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click ...
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 information or an unresponsive system, stop and remove a USB device: 1. Stopping and...
... 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 information or an unresponsive system, stop and remove a USB device: 1. Stopping and...
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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...Environmental Notices. 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. For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that use a variety of personal injury, adjust...through the speakers or through connected headphones. 6 Chapter 3 Audio 3 Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. 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 ...
...Environmental Notices. 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. For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that use a variety of personal injury, adjust...through the speakers or through connected headphones. 6 Chapter 3 Audio 3 Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. 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 ...