Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...points (operating system feature). With Recovery Manager, you can recover 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). NOTE: If your full factory image ... instability. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to maintain a...
...points (operating system feature). With Recovery Manager, you can recover 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). NOTE: If your full factory image ... instability. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to maintain a...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...that was preinstalled at the factory. Back up . Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the disc provided by the manufacturer. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you set up your computer. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovery Manager ...software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. If that is the case, ...
...that was preinstalled at the factory. Back up . Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the disc provided by the manufacturer. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you set up your computer. Follow the on the hard drive. Recovery Manager ...software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. If that is the case, ...
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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...while the computer is connected to know the version of the date, name, or other system information is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. b. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first ...steps: a. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on your selection to identify your hard drive. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to ...
...while the computer is connected to know the version of the date, name, or other system information is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. b. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first ...steps: a. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on your selection to identify your hard drive. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...- When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on 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 open a window containing additional information. 6. ...If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. or - Click your country or region. 2. When the list of the ...
...- When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on 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 open a window containing additional information. 6. ...If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. or - Click your country or region. 2. When the list of the ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...) Indicates that one or more LAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are not connected to a network. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless... devices are off. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on the computer and indicates that all of your WLAN ...
...) Indicates that one or more LAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are not connected to a network. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless... devices are off. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on the computer and indicates that all of your WLAN ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Before working 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. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for ...
Before working 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. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... for your computer. 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...
... for your computer. 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...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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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. NOTE: To display the network status icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or
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... the search box. 4. Click the option for the latest software. 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 your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software...
... the search box. 4. Click the option for the latest software. 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 your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software...
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 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 the pane above the box. 3. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. If you type, search results are listed ... 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. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive...
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 the pane above the box. 3. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. If you type, search results are listed ... 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. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... your drive. In the results pane, click Autoplay. 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 Click Start and type autoplay in the pane above the box...
... your drive. In the results pane, click Autoplay. 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 Click Start and type autoplay in the pane above the box...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... to step 6. If you are prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your program again. Repeat for anything requiring drivers. To use the HP Web site: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. A device driver must be reinstalled 17 As you want to immediately check...(for hardware changes icon in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." Try running your country or region. 2. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of the computer. - NOTE: If you want to obtain HP device drivers. Click OK. 4. Open your Internet browser, go to ...
... to step 6. If you are prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your program again. Repeat for anything requiring drivers. To use the HP Web site: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. A device driver must be reinstalled 17 As you want to immediately check...(for hardware changes icon in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." Try running your country or region. 2. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of the computer. - NOTE: If you want to obtain HP device drivers. Click OK. 4. Open your Internet browser, go to ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... drive. or - When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to do so, restart your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Obtaining the latest Windows device...listed. 4. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5.
... drive. or - When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to do so, restart your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Obtaining the latest Windows device...listed. 4. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5.
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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... device before removing it. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. 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. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification...
... device before removing it. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. 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. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification...
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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... Transmit sound and images with the device. When the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window opens, click the Sounds tab. 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 ... enables you to use the device. For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Under Program events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices. 2. Checking your...
... Transmit sound and images with the device. When the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window opens, click the Sounds tab. 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 ... enables you to use the device. For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Under Program events, select any drivers required by the external device. Select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices. 2. Checking your...