Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... system failure: ● Creating a set of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ... and data files, you with the following tasks for safeguarding 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). Recovery discs have been included for ...
... system failure: ● Creating a set of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ... and data files, you with the following tasks for safeguarding 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). Recovery discs have been included for ...
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...However, if your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you have a recovery partition. Recovering from the recovery... discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 HP recommends that is the case, recovery discs have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. Use these features...
...However, if your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you have a recovery partition. Recovering from the recovery... discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 HP recommends that is the case, recovery discs have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. Use these features...
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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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To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer ... initiate Sleep or Hibernation. To download a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the screen to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is running on or restarting the computer.
To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer ... initiate Sleep or Hibernation. To download a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the screen to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is running on or restarting the computer.
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... press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click your operating system. 5. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. When prompted, click Save and then ...install it later. Click Install now to do this, click Download only to save the file to step 6. 3. If prompted to install the updated driver. or - NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Click...
... press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click your operating system. 5. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. When prompted, click Save and then ...install it later. Click Install now to do this, click Download only to save the file to step 6. 3. If prompted to install the updated driver. or - NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Click...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...Indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are off. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are not connected to the network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates... to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that all of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are on the computer. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or ...
...Indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are off. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are not connected to the network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates... to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that all of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are on the computer. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or ...
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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 way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to use. 17 Use...
... 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 way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to use. 17 Use...
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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 your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for tasks such ...
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 your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for tasks such ...
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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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...If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Select 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 country or region. 3. Network status icon ... the on-screen instructions. Click the option for the latest software. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be displayed. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and...
...If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Select 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 country or region. 3. Network status icon ... the on-screen instructions. Click the option for the latest software. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be displayed. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and...
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 the drive is already showing. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box... any discs 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 the Device Manager utility. 1.
... 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 the drive is already showing. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box... any discs 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 the Device Manager utility. 1.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... does not begin, or it is inserted into the optical drive. See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the Start Search box. A disc does not play automatically 1. The process of disc for more information...
... does not begin, or it is inserted into the optical drive. See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the Start Search box. A disc does not play automatically 1. The process of disc for more information...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...want to the type of the computer. - In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to uninstall and reinstall (for HP software updates. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of these procedures to immediately check for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the Web. 3. Click ...Next to obtain HP device drivers. Click the option for anything requiring drivers. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Start Search box. Try running your system for ...
...want to the type of the computer. - In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to uninstall and reinstall (for HP software updates. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of these procedures to immediately check for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on the Web. 3. Click ...Next to obtain HP device drivers. Click the option for anything requiring drivers. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Start Search box. Try running your system for ...
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... 5 Troubleshooting Click Security & Updates. 3. 3. Click Install now to install. 7. or - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted to install Microsoft Update. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location ...system. 5. If prompted to check for your hard drive. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to your computer after the installation is complete, and then ...
... 5 Troubleshooting Click Security & Updates. 3. 3. Click Install now to install. 7. or - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted to install Microsoft Update. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location ...system. 5. If prompted to check for your hard drive. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to your computer after the installation is complete, and then ...
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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... damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to the USB port. 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. Stopping and removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of...
... damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to the USB port. 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. Stopping and removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of...
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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...the programs that use a variety of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on your computer, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on the ... 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. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. 6 Chapter 3 Audio 3 Audio Your computer...
...the programs that use a variety of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on your computer, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on the ... 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. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. 6 Chapter 3 Audio 3 Audio Your computer...