Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...factory settings in case of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to... an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. HP recommends that do not have a partition. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to...
...factory settings in case of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to... an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. HP recommends that do not have a partition. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. HP recommends that you have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. If you have previously backed up. Recovering from the recovery... on -screen instructions. Follow the on the hard drive. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your operating system and software. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the disc provided by the manufacturer.
... the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. HP recommends that you have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. If you have previously backed up. Recovering from the recovery... on -screen instructions. Follow the on the hard drive. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your operating system and software. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the disc provided by the manufacturer.
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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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...the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is displayed. 3. Access the page on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. b. When the Main menu is later than those currently installed on your computer: ... currently installed on the computer, you want to reliable external power using the AC adapter. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. Make a note of the system BIOS currently...
...the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is displayed. 3. Access the page on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. b. When the Main menu is later than those currently installed on your computer: ... currently installed on the computer, you want to reliable external power using the AC adapter. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. Make a note of the system BIOS currently...
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... operation of the device. 4 Updating software To do so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your ...enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Proceed to your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a ...
... operation of the device. 4 Updating software To do so, restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your ...enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Proceed to your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... or more LAN devices are off. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are not connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software...
... or more LAN devices are off. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are not connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software...
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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. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not...
... 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. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not...
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... have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Refer to Help and...
... have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Refer to Help and...
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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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...in the search box. 4. 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. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. 20 Chapter...your country or region. 3. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The driver must be displayed. Click the option for your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult...
...in the search box. 4. 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. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. 20 Chapter...your country or region. 3. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The driver must be displayed. Click the option for your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult...
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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... an optical drive listing. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not... the results pane, click Device Manager. 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
... an optical drive listing. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not... the results pane, click Device Manager. 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
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 Click Start and type autoplay in the pane above the box...
... 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 Click Start and type autoplay in the pane above the box...
Drives - Windows Vista
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.../support, and select your program again. NOTE: You can find your computer model number in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." In the results pane, click Device Manager. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. In Device Manager, ... plus sign (+) next to delete. 6. Click the option for anything requiring drivers. Repeat for HP software updates. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of driver you are once again listed. 8. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click Start and type device manager in the toolbar. Remove any...
.../support, and select your program again. NOTE: You can find your computer model number in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." In the results pane, click Device Manager. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. In Device Manager, ... plus sign (+) next to delete. 6. Click the option for anything requiring drivers. Repeat for HP software updates. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of driver you are once again listed. 8. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click Start and type device manager in the toolbar. Remove any...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is displayed, click an updated driver to get the latest updates for updates to do so, restart your computer. 18... to do so, restart your computer after the installation 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 your computer. When the list of the device. Click Microsoft Update to...
...where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is displayed, click an updated driver to get the latest updates for updates to do so, restart your computer. 18... to do so, restart your computer after the installation 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 your computer. When the list of the device. Click Microsoft Update to...
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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... loss of the taskbar. 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 information or an unresponsive system, stop and remove a USB device: 1. CAUTION: To...
... loss of the taskbar. 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 information or an unresponsive system, stop and remove a USB device: 1. CAUTION: To...
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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...through connected headphones. 6 Chapter 3 Audio Select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices. 2. 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 correct jack on... as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Under Program events, select any drivers required by the external device. When the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window opens, click the Sounds tab.
...through connected headphones. 6 Chapter 3 Audio Select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices. 2. 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 correct jack on... as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Under Program events, select any drivers required by the external device. When the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window opens, click the Sounds tab.