Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... 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). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. As you add new software and data... files, you create. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating...
... 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). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. As you add new software and data... files, you create. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating...
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...works from recovery discs or from the recovery discs: 1. Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that ...you may not 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 To restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen ...
...works from recovery discs or from the recovery discs: 1. Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that ...you may not 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 To restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen ...
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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 use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for your computer. To download a BIOS update: 1. At the download area, follow these steps: a. You may .... Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version...
To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. While the "Press the ESC key for your computer. To download a BIOS update: 1. At the download area, follow these steps: a. You may .... Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click Install now to step 6. 3. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Open your Internet browser, go to download the... driver and install it later. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions...
...click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Proceed to install the updated driver. Click Install now to step 6. 3. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Open your Internet browser, go to download the... driver and install it later. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... that one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to the network. Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are not connected to a network. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected... status (disconnected) Indicates that all of the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are off.
... that one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to the network. Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are not connected to a network. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected... status (disconnected) Indicates that all of the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are off.
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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. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
... 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. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
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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 troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless ...
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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...your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the notification area after ... your computer model number in the search box. 4. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for ...
...your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the notification area after ... your computer model number in the search box. 4. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for ...
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. Look for an optical drive listing. In the results pane, click Device Manager. If prompted by User Account... in the pane above the box. 3. 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 Start Search box. If the drive is already showing.
... 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. Look for an optical drive listing. In the results pane, click Device Manager. If prompted by User Account... in the pane above the box. 3. 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 Start Search box. If the drive is already showing.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... or DVD should now start automatically when it stops before trying to burn the contents to your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the Start Search box. As you are listed in the pane above the box. 2.
... or DVD should now start automatically when it stops before trying to burn the contents to your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the Start Search box. As you are listed in the pane above the box. 2.
Drives - Windows Vista
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...OK. 4. Open your Internet browser, go to uninstall and reinstall (for hardware changes icon in the pane above the box. 3. Proceed to obtain HP device drivers. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. NOTE: If you type, search results are once again listed. 8. Reopen Device Manager,... if necessary, and then verify that you may need to immediately check for anything requiring drivers. To use the HP Web site: 1. To use HP Update: 1. or - In the results pane, click Device Manager. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for...
...OK. 4. Open your Internet browser, go to uninstall and reinstall (for hardware changes icon in the pane above the box. 3. Proceed to obtain HP device drivers. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. NOTE: If you type, search results are once again listed. 8. Reopen Device Manager,... if necessary, and then verify that you may need to immediately check for anything requiring drivers. To use the HP Web site: 1. To use HP Update: 1. or - In the results pane, click Device Manager. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...to your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to do so, restart your computer. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, ...set to automatically check for your Internet browser and go to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to install Microsoft Update. Click Change settings and...
...to your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to do so, restart your computer. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, ...set to automatically check for your Internet browser and go to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to install Microsoft Update. Click Change settings and...
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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... the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to remove the USB device. 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. NOTE: To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click the...
... the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to remove the USB device. 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. NOTE: To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click the...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... track on an audio CD or a DVD. fn+* Increase system volume. To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second...
... track on an audio CD or a DVD. fn+* Increase system volume. To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second...
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