Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...that you may not have a partition. Recovery discs are designed to maintain a reasonably current backup. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your operating system and software. 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. With Recovery Manager, you can ...drive or from recovery discs you with the following tasks for the presence of the window. 1 Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for safeguarding your computer by the operating ...
...that you may not have a partition. Recovery discs are designed to maintain a reasonably current backup. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your operating system and software. 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. With Recovery Manager, you can ...drive or from recovery discs you with the following tasks for the presence of the window. 1 Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for safeguarding your computer by the operating ...
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... to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. If you have been included with this computer must... backed up. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set up all personal files. 2. Follow the... restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you experience system failure or instability. If...
... to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. If you have been included with this computer must... backed up. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set up all personal files. 2. Follow the... restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you experience system failure or instability. If...
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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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...for Startup Menu" message is running on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Access the page on the screen to... to select the Main menu. To download a BIOS update: 1. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. BIOS version information ...
...for Startup Menu" message is running on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Access the page on the screen to... to select the Main menu. To download a BIOS update: 1. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. BIOS version information ...
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...enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click Install now to download the driver and install it later. NOTE: In some ...the models listed. 4. If you may be able to install the updated driver. Proceed to install. 7. Click your hard drive. To do so,...computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored,...is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software ...
...enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click Install now to download the driver and install it later. NOTE: In some ...the models listed. 4. If you may be able to install the updated driver. Proceed to install. 7. Click your hard drive. To do so,...computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored,...is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the...be prompted for your computer. Refer to improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN ...
Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the...be prompted for your computer. Refer to improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN ...
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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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... was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for 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 the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Click the option...displayed. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Open your country or region. 3. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled....
... was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for 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 the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Click the option...displayed. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Open your country or region. 3. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled....
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 drivers 18 Index ...19 iii
... 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 drivers 18 Index ...19 iii
Drives - Windows Vista
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...drive. 2. 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. Look for an optical drive listing. In 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 In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is...
...drive. 2. 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. Look for an optical drive listing. In 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 In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to delete. 6. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for software updates on... the type of these procedures to obtain HP device drivers. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 8. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software and driver downloads, type your drivers using the procedures in the Search box...
...If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to delete. 6. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for software updates on... the type of these procedures to obtain HP device drivers. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 8. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software and driver downloads, type your drivers using the procedures in the Search box...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...save the file to automatically check for your computer. Click Security & Updates. 3. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer 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... product from the models listed. 4. Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to open a window containing additional information. 6. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Follow the on your computer. After the file is ...
...save the file to automatically check for your computer. Click Security & Updates. 3. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer 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... product from the models listed. 4. Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to open a window containing additional information. 6. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Follow the on your computer. After the file is ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...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... 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 drivers 18 Index 19
...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... 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 drivers 18 Index 19
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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...and Support. The BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. 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 ... previous track or section on an audio CD or a DVD. fn+* Increase system volume. In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer ● Checkups for computer functionality...
...and Support. The BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. 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 ... previous track or section on an audio CD or a DVD. fn+* Increase system volume. In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer ● Checkups for computer functionality...
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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...before putting on your audio functions To check the system sound on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. When the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window opens, click the Sounds tab. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Play button. Checking your computer...Internet ● Create multimedia presentations using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Under Program events, select any drivers required by the external device. 3 Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. You should hear sound through the speakers or ...
...before putting on your audio functions To check the system sound on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. When the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window opens, click the Sounds tab. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Play button. Checking your computer...Internet ● Create multimedia presentations using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Under Program events, select any drivers required by the external device. 3 Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. You should hear sound through the speakers or ...
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...the optical drive. 2. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. Otherwise, you may be reinstalled" found later in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. To return to playing the disc, click the Play button in better playback performance. ◦ Change desktop color ...properties. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may need to exit the program and then restart it. ● Increase system resources: ◦ Turn...
...the optical drive. 2. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. Otherwise, you may be reinstalled" found later in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. To return to playing the disc, click the Play button in better playback performance. ◦ Change desktop color ...properties. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may need to exit the program and then restart it. ● Increase system resources: ◦ Turn...
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... a slower write speed and try again. ● If you want to uninstall and reinstall (for anything requiring drivers. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. In the results pane, click Device Manager. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that the...by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Click Start and type device manager in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before trying to burn the contents to restart...
... a slower write speed and try again. ● If you want to uninstall and reinstall (for anything requiring drivers. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. In the results pane, click Device Manager. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that the...by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Click Start and type device manager in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before trying to burn the contents to restart...
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.... Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. To use the HP Web site: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. ... or region. 2. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to install. 7. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should...
.... Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. To use the HP Web site: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. ... or region. 2. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to install. 7. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should...
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Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to do so, restart your computer. If prompted to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. 5. A device driver must be reinstalled 27
Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to do so, restart your computer. If prompted to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. 5. A device driver must be reinstalled 27