Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... you can recover your operating system and software. Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you with the following tasks for safeguarding your information and restoring it in case of...you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to back up (boot) your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system...
... you can recover your operating system and software. Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you with the following tasks for safeguarding your information and restoring it in case of...you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to back up (boot) your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system...
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... the system from the recovery discs 7 Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. However, if your computer. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. If you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair...: You can recover only files that you have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. Follow the on the hard drive.
... the system from the recovery discs 7 Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. However, if your computer. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. If you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair...: You can recover only files that you have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. Follow the on the hard drive.
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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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... to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. To download a BIOS update: 1. To exit the Setup... screen to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Follow the instructions on your computer. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to download. 3. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. BIOS version information (...
... to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. To download a BIOS update: 1. To exit the Setup... screen to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Follow the instructions on your computer. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to download. 3. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. BIOS version information (...
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... Search box, and then press enter. - When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. or - Proceed to install. 7. Click the option for software and...models listed. 4. To do so, restart your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to install the updated...
... Search box, and then press enter. - When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your operating system. 5. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. or - Proceed to install. 7. Click the option for software and...models listed. 4. To do so, restart your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to install the updated...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to a network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN... drivers are on. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are...
... the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to a network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN... drivers are on. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... chapter to use. 17 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. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
... chapter to use. 17 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. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
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... the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. 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...
... the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. 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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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
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... status icon is either missing or corrupted. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type 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 your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Open your country or...
... status icon is either missing or corrupted. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type 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 your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Open your country or...
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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... Chapter 5 Troubleshooting As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is listed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Look for an ... 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. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. If the drive is already showing...
... Chapter 5 Troubleshooting As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is listed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Look for an ... 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. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. If the drive is already showing...
Drives - Windows Vista
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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 CD or DVD should now ...
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 CD or DVD should now ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Remove any other drivers you want to immediately check for anything requiring drivers. Click Start and type device manager in the toolbar. When prompted, confirm ...Settings and select how often the utility should check for software and driver downloads, type your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for HP software updates. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of the computer. - Repeat for example, DVD/...
... specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Remove any other drivers you want to immediately check for anything requiring drivers. Click Start and type device manager in the toolbar. When prompted, confirm ...Settings and select how often the utility should check for software and driver downloads, type your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for HP software updates. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of the computer. - Repeat for example, DVD/...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...information. 6. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Security & Updates. 3. When the list of the device. Follow ...the on your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Click Microsoft Update to install. 7. If prompted by User Account Control, click ...
...information. 6. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Security & Updates. 3. When the list of the device. Follow ...the on your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Click Microsoft Update to install. 7. If prompted by User Account Control, 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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...: To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or 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. To stop...
...: To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or 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. To stop...
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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... external microphone ● Download music from the Internet ● Create multimedia presentations using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to match the corresponding jacks on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on your computer... programs (select models only) or receive FM radio signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Under Program events, select any drivers required by the external device.
... external microphone ● Download music from the Internet ● Create multimedia presentations using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to match the corresponding jacks on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on your computer... programs (select models only) or receive FM radio signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Under Program events, select any drivers required by the external device.