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...your information and restoring it in case of a system failure: ● Creating a set of the window. 1 System restore points allow you may not have a partition. To check for computers that you ... (SSD), 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 ...most current backup. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. Tools provided by restoring the ...
...your information and restoring it in case of a system failure: ● Creating a set of the window. 1 System restore points allow you may not have a partition. To check for computers that you ... (SSD), 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 ...most current backup. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. Tools provided by restoring the ...
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... restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. If you experience system failure or instability. Insert... already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Software not provided with your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD... from the recovery discs 7 If that you may not have a recovery partition. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set up your operating system and...
... restore the system from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. If you experience system failure or instability. Insert... already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Software not provided with your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD... from the recovery discs 7 If that you may not have a recovery partition. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set up your operating system and...
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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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... after it has been downloaded to your computer. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected ..., name, or other system information is later than those currently installed on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Make a note of the screen, ...page on the screen to the hard drive. 2 Updating software b. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. To use the Setup Utility for your selection to identify your...
... after it has been downloaded to your computer. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected ..., name, or other system information is later than those currently installed on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Make a note of the screen, ...page on the screen to the hard drive. 2 Updating software b. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. To use the Setup Utility for your selection to identify your...
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...model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to download the driver and install it later. If you may be able to your country or region. 2. ...a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. or - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Click Install now to step 6. 3.
...model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to download the driver and install it later. If you may be able to your country or region. 2. ...a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Open your Internet browser, go to open a window containing additional information. 6. or - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Click Install now to step 6. 3.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. For more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for more information. 1. 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 ...
... a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. For more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for more information. 1. 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 ...
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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.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type 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 in the.... 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your country or region. 3. Click the option for the latest software. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the latest version of ...
...WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type 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 in the.... 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your country or region. 3. Click the option for the latest software. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the latest version of ...
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 drivers 18 Index ...19 iii
... 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 drivers 18 Index ...19 iii
Drives - Windows Vista
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... in the pane above the box. 3. In the Device Manager 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 "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. 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 you type, search results are listed in the Start Search box....
... in the pane above the box. 3. In the Device Manager 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 "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. 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 you type, search results are listed in the Start Search box....
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... click the plus sign (+) next to the type of these procedures to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for anything requiring drivers. Windows scans your country or region. 2. NOTE: If you type, search results are once... again listed. 8. Click OK. 4. To use HP Update: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to obtain HP device drivers. or - Proceed to ...
... click the plus sign (+) next to the type of these procedures to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for anything requiring drivers. Windows scans your country or region. 2. NOTE: If you type, search results are once... again listed. 8. Click OK. 4. To use HP Update: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to obtain HP device drivers. or - Proceed to ...
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... Click Download only to save the file to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. 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...after the installation is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to install. 7. If prompted to do so, restart your computer. If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Security & Updates. 3. 3. Follow the ...
... Click Download only to save the file to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. 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...after the installation is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to install. 7. If prompted to do so, restart your computer. If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Security & Updates. 3. 3. Follow the ...
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...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... 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 drivers 18 Index 19
...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... 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 drivers 18 Index 19
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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..., pause, or resume an audio CD or a DVD. In addition to display 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...then release both keys at the same time. fn+- Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about system hardware components and the system BIOS ...
..., pause, or resume an audio CD or a DVD. In addition to display 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...then release both keys at the same time. fn+- Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about system hardware components and the system BIOS ...
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
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NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the correct jack on ... Devices. 2. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. 6 Chapter 3 Audio Under Program events, select any drivers required by the external device. When the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window opens, click the Sounds tab. For additional safety information, refer to the manufacturer's instructions provided with instant messaging programs...
NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the correct jack on ... Devices. 2. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. 6 Chapter 3 Audio Under Program events, select any drivers required by the external device. When the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window opens, click the Sounds tab. For additional safety information, refer to the manufacturer's instructions provided with instant messaging programs...
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... and scanners, and unplug cameras and portable handheld devices. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found later in this message is clean. If you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM...listed in better playback performance. ◦ Change desktop color properties. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to restart the disc. Wipe from the optical drive. 2. After you may close all open programs before ...
... and scanners, and unplug cameras and portable handheld devices. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found later in this message is clean. If you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM...listed in better playback performance. ◦ Change desktop color properties. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to restart the disc. Wipe from the optical drive. 2. After you may close all open programs before ...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... you want to delete. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in Device Manager. As you are listed in the toolbar. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for anything requiring drivers. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then... and then continue with the restart. 7. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. When prompted, confirm that the disc is already showing. 5. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Windows scans your program again. If prompted by User Account...
... you want to delete. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in Device Manager. As you are listed in the toolbar. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for anything requiring drivers. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then... and then continue with the restart. 7. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. When prompted, confirm that the disc is already showing. 5. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Windows scans your program again. If prompted by User Account...
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... programs, and hardware. 4. or - If prompted to install Microsoft Update. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Proceed to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location ...Internet browser, go to install. 7. Open your hard drive. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should ...
... programs, and hardware. 4. or - If prompted to install Microsoft Update. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Proceed to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location ...Internet browser, go to install. 7. Open your hard drive. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should ...
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Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to do so, restart your computer. A device driver must be reinstalled 27 5. If prompted to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6.
Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to do so, restart your computer. A device driver must be reinstalled 27 5. If prompted to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6.