Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...Creating a set of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. Recovery discs have a partition. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your operating system and software. Tools provided by restoring the computer to protect your information and restoring it...case of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: If your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you with the following tasks for safeguarding ...
...Creating a set of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. Recovery discs have a partition. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your operating system and software. Tools provided by restoring the computer to protect your information and restoring it...case of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: If your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you with the following tasks for safeguarding ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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.... NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. If that you have a recovery partition. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 4... includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you experience system failure or instability. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you may not have not already tried these features, try them before using Recovery Manager...
.... NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. If that you have a recovery partition. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 4... includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you experience system failure or instability. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you may not have not already tried these features, try them before using Recovery Manager...
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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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.... 3. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. To download a BIOS update: 1. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the... currently installed on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is displayed. 3. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Access the...
.... 3. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. To download a BIOS update: 1. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to download your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the... currently installed on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is displayed. 3. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Access the...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. If you may be able to your computer. Select your country or region. 2. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to download the driver and install it later. Click the...navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Proceed to install the updated driver. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. or - Click Install now to step ...
... browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. If you may be able to your computer. Select your country or region. 2. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to download the driver and install it later. Click the...navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Proceed to install the updated driver. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. or - Click Install now to step ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected...the wireless devices are off. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are on the computer. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or ...
... the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected...the wireless devices are off. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are on the computer. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or ...
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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. Use the procedures in the feature list...
... 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. Use the procedures in the feature list...
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... > Computer > System properties. 2. 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...
... > Computer > System properties. 2. 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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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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...consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Select your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software.... Open 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. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. ...
...consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Select your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software.... Open 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. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. ...
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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...is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is already showing. 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. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Click ... 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 In the results pane, click Device Manager.
...is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is already showing. 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. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Click ... 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 In the results pane, click Device Manager.
Drives - Windows Vista
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.... A disc does not play automatically 1. In the results pane, click Autoplay. See your user guides 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 Select the check box for Use AutoPlay for all other programs...
.... A disc does not play automatically 1. In the results pane, click Autoplay. See your user guides 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 Select the check box for Use AutoPlay for all other programs...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... for hardware changes icon in the product box, and then press enter. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. or - A device driver must be reinstalled 17 When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. If... Windows scans your Internet browser, go to immediately check for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on bottom of driver you want to obtain HP device drivers. Try running your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of the display and on the service tag on ...
... for hardware changes icon in the product box, and then press enter. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. or - A device driver must be reinstalled 17 When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. If... Windows scans your Internet browser, go to immediately check for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on bottom of driver you want to obtain HP device drivers. Try running your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of the display and on the service tag on ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...When the list of the device. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. 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... a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to get the latest updates for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions...
...When the list of the device. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. 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... a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to get the latest updates for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions...
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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... USB device. Stopping and removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss 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 the taskbar. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected.
... USB device. Stopping and removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss 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 the taskbar. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected.
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ● Answers to questions about using your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to use a hotkey command on the computer keyboard, follow either of these...
... model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ● Answers to questions about using your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to use a hotkey command on the computer keyboard, follow either of these...
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