Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for safeguarding your full factory image if you create. Tools provided by restoring the computer to maintain a...discs (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you to reverse undesirable changes to 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 factory...
...Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for safeguarding your full factory image if you create. Tools provided by restoring the computer to maintain a...discs (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you to reverse undesirable changes to 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 factory...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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..., such as you set up your computer. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Recovery Manager...
..., such as you set up your computer. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Recovery Manager...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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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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... AC outlet. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to an optional power source. Downloading a BIOS ...later than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. Access the page on your computer. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. You may need to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for Startup ...
... AC outlet. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to an optional power source. Downloading a BIOS ...later than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. Access the page on your computer. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. You may need to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for Startup ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. If you may be able to install the updated driver. Click your operating system. 5. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Proceed to...
... software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. If you may be able to install the updated driver. Click your operating system. 5. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Proceed to...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...) Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are connected to a network. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Network status (connected) Indicates that one or...
...) Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are connected to a network. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Network status (connected) Indicates that one or...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... purchasing a wireless networking device. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. Before working your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only.
... purchasing a wireless networking device. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. Before working your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 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 improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing...
... links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 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 improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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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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... 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is... either missing or corrupted. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer model number ...
... 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is... either missing or corrupted. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer model number ...
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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... User Account Control, click Continue. 4. In the results pane, click Device Manager. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. In the Device Manager window, click... the optical drive is already showing. 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.
... User Account Control, click Continue. 4. In the results pane, click Device Manager. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. In the Device Manager window, click... the optical drive is already showing. 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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... play automatically 1. In the results pane, click Autoplay. Select the check box for Use AutoPlay 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 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it is...
... play automatically 1. In the results pane, click Autoplay. Select the check box for Use AutoPlay 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 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it is...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...Manager. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to delete. 6. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click the option for software updates on bottom of driver you type, search results are listed in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. If... you want to update your computer model number in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." A device driver must be reinstalled 17 Click Start and type device manager in the toolbar. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then ...
...Manager. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to delete. 6. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click the option for software updates on bottom of driver you type, search results are listed in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. If... you want to update your computer model number in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." A device driver must be reinstalled 17 Click Start and type device manager in the toolbar. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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.... Click Install now to get the latest updates for your computer. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Microsoft Update to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to http://www.microsoft.com.... to install Microsoft Update. If prompted to your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to the Windows operating...
.... Click Install now to get the latest updates for your computer. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Microsoft Update to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to http://www.microsoft.com.... to install Microsoft Update. If prompted to your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to the Windows operating...
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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... Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. 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. Stopping and...
... Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. 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. Stopping and...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer ● Checkups 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...
... your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer ● Checkups 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