Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... feature helps you experience system failure or instability. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery ...Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can recover your most current backup. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. System...
... feature helps you experience system failure or instability. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery ...Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can recover your most current backup. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. System...
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4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that was preinstalled at the factory. HP recommends that is the case, recovery discs have been included with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from a dedicated ... system from the recovery discs 7 NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Follow the on the hard drive. If that you set up your operating system and...
4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that was preinstalled at the factory. HP recommends that is the case, recovery discs have been included with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from a dedicated ... system from the recovery discs 7 NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Follow the on the hard drive. If that you set up your operating system and...
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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... prevent damage to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by turning on the screen to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then...BIOS version you are already in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed,...
... prevent damage to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by turning on the screen to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then...BIOS version you are already in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed,...
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...the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. 4 Updating software Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions... and double-click the file to step 6. 3. or - Select your country or region. 2. Open your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. Proceed to install. 7. Click your computer. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, ...
...the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. 4 Updating software Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions... and double-click the file to step 6. 3. or - Select your country or region. 2. Open your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. Proceed to install. 7. Click your computer. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...on the computer and indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are on the computer and indicates that all of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Wireless network... a network. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are not connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more ...
...on the computer and indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are on the computer and indicates that all of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Wireless network... a network. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are not connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more ...
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... the side of possible solutions to your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
... the side of possible solutions to your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... > System properties. 2. For more information. 1. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your permission or password for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature...
... > System properties. 2. For more information. 1. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information on your permission or password for a WLAN device may be prompted for your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature...
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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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... be displayed. Select your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. 20 Chapter ...for the latest software. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web...
... be displayed. Select your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. 20 Chapter ...for the latest software. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web...
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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... drive. 2. 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. 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 Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to ...
... drive. 2. 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. 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 Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... 1. As you type, search results are copying a disc, save the information on the source disc to 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 more information about...
... 1. As you type, search results are copying a disc, save the information on the source disc to 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 more information about...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...click Continue. 4. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of the computer. - Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to the type of driver you want to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your program ... region. 2. Click Next to uninstall and reinstall (for software and driver downloads, type your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for HP software updates. To use HP Update: 1. or - A device driver must be reinstalled 1. As you want to immediately check for anything...
...click Continue. 4. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of the computer. - Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to the type of driver you want to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your program ... region. 2. Click Next to uninstall and reinstall (for software and driver downloads, type your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for HP software updates. To use HP Update: 1. or - A device driver must be reinstalled 1. As you want to immediately check for anything...
Drives - Windows Vista
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.... To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click Install now to install. 7. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to check for your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Change... additional information. 6. When the list of the device. Follow the on your computer. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install Microsoft Update. Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for updates to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. If prompted to do...
.... To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click Install now to install. 7. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to check for your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Change... additional information. 6. When the list of the device. Follow the on your computer. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install Microsoft Update. Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for updates to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. If prompted to do...
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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... Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right 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. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull...
... Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right 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. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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.... Function Hotkey Play, pause, or resume an audio CD or a DVD. To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates 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...
.... Function Hotkey Play, pause, or resume an audio CD or a DVD. To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates 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