Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...help you create. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your operating system and software. This feature helps you create ... Recovery after software setup. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you with the following tasks for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the ...
...help you create. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your operating system and software. This feature helps you create ... Recovery after software setup. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you with the following tasks for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... system failure or instability. 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. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. NOTE: Windows has its own... built-in repair features, such as you set up your computer. Follow the on the hard drive. HP recommends that you may not have...
... system failure or instability. 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. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. NOTE: Windows has its own... built-in repair features, such as you set up your computer. Follow the on the hard drive. HP recommends that you may not have...
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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.... Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is selected, BIOS and other identifier. To download a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. To use the arrow keys to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. If the Setup Utility does... currently installed on the computer, you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2.
.... Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is selected, BIOS and other identifier. To download a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. To use the arrow keys to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. If the Setup Utility does... currently installed on the computer, you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2.
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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. Click your hard drive. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software To do so, restart your operating system. 5. When prompted, click Save ...
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. Click your hard drive. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software To do so, restart your operating system. 5. When prompted, click Save ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are connected to the network. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon ...one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to a network. Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are not connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Wireless network connection...
Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are connected to the network. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon ...one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to a network. Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are not connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Wireless network connection...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to use. 17 5 Troubleshooting...
... network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Before working your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to use. 17 5 Troubleshooting...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... list. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer. 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...
... list. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer. 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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...manufacturer's Web site for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be displayed. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and... drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. ...
...manufacturer's Web site for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be displayed. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and... drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. ...
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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... plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) 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. As you suspect that the DVD...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 If the drive is already showing. If prompted by User Account Control...
... plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) 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. As you suspect that the DVD...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 If the drive is already showing. If prompted by User Account Control...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... when it stops 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 If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3.
... when it stops 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 If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Open your country or region. 2. A device driver must be reinstalled 17 Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to step 6. NOTE: You can find your program again. If ... the service tag on the Web. 3. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to update your computer model number in the toolbar. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of the computer. - A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify ...
... in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Open your country or region. 2. A device driver must be reinstalled 17 Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to step 6. NOTE: You can find your program again. If ... the service tag on the Web. 3. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to update your computer model number in the toolbar. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of the computer. - A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... only to save the file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is set to automatically check for updates ...computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. 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. 3. When the list of the device. or - If prompted to your...
... only to save the file to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is set to automatically check for updates ...computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. 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. 3. When the list of the device. or - If prompted to your...
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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... the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to remove the USB device. 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.
... the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to remove the USB device. 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.
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about using 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...
... Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about using 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