Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... discs have a recovery partition. With Recovery Manager, you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to factory settings in the Hard Disk Drives section of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer...current backup. System restore points allow you can recover your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: If your important system...
... discs have a recovery partition. With Recovery Manager, you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to factory settings in the Hard Disk Drives section of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer...current backup. System restore points allow you can recover your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: If your important system...
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... them before using Recovery Manager. Back up . 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. However, if your computer. Recovery Manager software allows you experience system failure or instability. If...
... them before using Recovery Manager. Back up . 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. However, if your computer. Recovery Manager software allows 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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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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... and install a BIOS update only when the computer is later than those currently installed on your hard drive. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. To use the arrow keys to your computer... be displayed by opening the Setup Utility. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is displayed. 3. To download a BIOS update: 1. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for...
... and install a BIOS update only when the computer is later than those currently installed on your hard drive. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. To use the arrow keys to your computer... be displayed by opening the Setup Utility. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is displayed. 3. To download a BIOS update: 1. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for...
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...operating system. 5. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Open your country or region. 2. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to step 6. 3. Click Install now to download the driver and install it later. or - When the list of the.... Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If you may be able to install the updated driver. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and ...
...operating system. 5. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Open your country or region. 2. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to step 6. 3. Click Install now to download the driver and install it later. or - When the list of the.... Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If you may be able to install the updated driver. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... the computer and indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are off. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are connected to a network. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN...
... the computer and indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are off. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are connected to a network. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN...
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... connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. If wireless networking is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to your way through the...
... connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. If wireless networking is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to your way through the...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. 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...
... to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. 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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...4. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. 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, follow the... on-screen instructions. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number...
...4. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. 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, follow the... on-screen instructions. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type 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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... the Start Search box. 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. In the results pane, click Device Manager. If you type, search... listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. 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
... the Start Search box. 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. In the results pane, click Device Manager. If you type, search... listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. 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
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... your hard drive before trying to burn the contents 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 The process of disc for all other programs are closed. ●...
... your hard drive before trying to burn the contents 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 The process of disc for all other programs are closed. ●...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...the optical drive. 2. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for software updates on bottom of these procedures to obtain HP device drivers. Windows scans your program again. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to restart the computer, ...: You can find your computer model number in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." A device driver must be reinstalled 17 Open your Internet browser, go to immediately check for anything requiring drivers. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. Click OK. 4. When prompted, confirm that...
...the optical drive. 2. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for software updates on bottom of these procedures to obtain HP device drivers. Windows scans your program again. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to restart the computer, ...: You can find your computer model number in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." A device driver must be reinstalled 17 Open your Internet browser, go to immediately check for anything requiring drivers. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. Click OK. 4. When prompted, confirm that...
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...the latest updates for your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click Microsoft Update to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - If prompted to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Open your Internet browser and go to do so, restart your computer.... 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of...
...the latest updates for your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click Microsoft Update to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - If prompted to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Open your Internet browser and go to do so, restart your computer.... 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of...
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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... on the cable to the USB port. To stop a USB device before removing it. 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. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector...
... on the cable to the USB port. To stop a USB device before removing it. 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. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... support specialists Opening the Print Options window (fn+f2) Press fn+f2 to providing 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...
... support specialists Opening the Print Options window (fn+f2) Press fn+f2 to providing 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