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...drive or 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). System restore points allow you with the following tasks for safeguarding your most current backup. This feature helps you ...to reverse undesirable changes to your operating system and software. Use these discs to recover 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 ...
...drive or 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). System restore points allow you with the following tasks for safeguarding your most current backup. This feature helps you ...to reverse undesirable changes to your operating system and software. Use these discs to recover 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 ...
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...you set up your computer. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Software not provided with your computer. Back up . Use these ...disc provided by the manufacturer. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your operating system and software. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system ... entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Follow the on the hard drive.
...you set up your computer. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Software not provided with your computer. Back up . Use these ...disc provided by the manufacturer. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your operating system and software. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system ... entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Follow the on the hard drive.
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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 exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the screen to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the ..., BIOS and other identifier. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is displayed. 3. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2.
To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the screen to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the ..., BIOS and other identifier. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is displayed. 3. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2.
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...open a window containing additional information. 6. Proceed to install the updated driver. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the..., and double-click the file to download the driver and install it later. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type 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 ...
...open a window containing additional information. 6. Proceed to install the updated driver. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the..., and double-click the file to download the driver and install it later. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type 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 ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and 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)
... one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and 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)
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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. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices.
... 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. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices.
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... the security of your computer. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. The listing for more information on your computer does not have a problem connecting...
... the security of your computer. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. The listing for more information on your computer does not have a problem connecting...
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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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.../support. 2. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. 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. Click the option for your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult...
.../support. 2. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. 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. 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...
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... 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 If you type, search results are listed in the pane above the box...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 the Start Search box. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Look for an optical drive listing. If the drive is...
... 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 If you type, search results are listed in the pane above the box...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 the Start Search box. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Look for an optical drive listing. If the drive is...
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... the box. 2. 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 A disc does not play automatically 1. As you are listed in the...
... the box. 2. 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 A disc does not play automatically 1. As you are listed in the...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the Web. 3. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for anything requiring drivers. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the product box,... and then press enter. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. As you are prompted to obtain HP device drivers. NOTE: If you type, search results are once again listed. 8. Click Next to delete. 6. Open your ...
... the Web. 3. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for anything requiring drivers. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the product box,... and then press enter. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. As you are prompted to obtain HP device drivers. NOTE: If you type, search results are once again listed. 8. Click Next to delete. 6. Open your ...
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... If prompted to your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. 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...products. 6. Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for updates to install Microsoft Update. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Follow the on your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click Security & Updates. 3. When ...
... If prompted to your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. 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...products. 6. Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for updates to install Microsoft Update. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Follow the on your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click Security & Updates. 3. When ...
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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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. Stopping and removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of ...
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. Stopping and removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of ...
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