Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... maintain a reasonably current backup. This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your most current backup. To check for the presence of system failure or instability. ●... Backing up your information regularly to protect your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can ...
... maintain a reasonably current backup. This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your most current backup. To check for the presence of system failure or instability. ●... Backing up your information regularly to protect your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can ...
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...To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 Follow the on the hard drive. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if 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. Software not provided with your computer. If ...
...To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 Follow the on the hard drive. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if 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. Software not provided with your computer. If ...
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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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...or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. b. To download a BIOS update: 1. To use the arrow keys to an optional power source. At the download area...To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is running on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Follow the instructions on your computer...
...or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. b. To download a BIOS update: 1. To use the arrow keys to an optional power source. At the download area...To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is running on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Follow the instructions on your computer...
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...file to 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 http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to install. 7. Click your hard ...drive. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. Proceed to download the driver and install it later. When the list of ...
...file to 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 http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to install. 7. Click your hard ...drive. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. Proceed to download the driver and install it later. When the list of ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...) Description Identifies the location of your WLAN devices are connected to the network. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that ...the computer and indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are not connected to the network.
...) Description Identifies the location of your WLAN devices are connected to the network. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that ...the computer and indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are not connected to the network.
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... are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device 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...
... are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device 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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.... 2. For more information. 1. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. 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 the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless...
.... 2. For more information. 1. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. 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 the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless...
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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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...not displayed If the network status icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. The driver must be displayed. Click the option for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's... either missing or corrupted. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. 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. A Windows "Device not Found" error ...
...not displayed If the network status icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. The driver must be displayed. Click the option for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's... either missing or corrupted. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. 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. A Windows "Device not Found" error ...
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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..., 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 the drive is already showing. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box...from the optical drive. 2. 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 you type, search results are listed in the Start Search box.
..., 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 the drive is already showing. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box...from the optical drive. 2. 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 you type, search results are listed in the Start Search box.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Start Search box. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. The process of disc 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 In the results pane, click Autoplay. A disc does not play automatically...
... Start Search box. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. The process of disc 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 In the results pane, click Autoplay. A disc does not play automatically...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. Windows scans your computer model number in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." NOTE: If you may need to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. Reopen Device ...box. 3. 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 HP software updates. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of the display and on the service tag on the Web. 3....
... hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. Windows scans your computer model number in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." NOTE: If you may need to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. Reopen Device ...box. 3. 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 HP software updates. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of the display and on the service tag on the Web. 3....
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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 get the latest updates for updates to install Microsoft Update. Click Microsoft ...of the device. Click Install now to open a window containing additional information. 6. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is displayed, click an updated driver to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Open your hard drive. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. If ...
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 get the latest updates for updates to install Microsoft Update. Click Microsoft ...of the device. Click Install now to open a window containing additional information. 6. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is displayed, click an updated driver to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Open your hard drive. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. If ...
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. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull...
... 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. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull...
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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... events, select any sound event, such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to install any drivers required by the external device. 3 Audio Your computer enables you to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device...
... events, select any sound event, such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to install any drivers required by the external device. 3 Audio Your computer enables you to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device...