Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you experience system failure or instability. To check for safeguarding your system on the hard drive ... models only) on a regular basis to recover your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. As you add new software and data files, you with the following tasks for ...
...of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. Tools provided by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you experience system failure or instability. To check for safeguarding your system on the hard drive ... models only) on a regular basis to recover your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. As you add new software and data files, you with the following tasks for ...
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.... Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. 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. HP recommends that you set up all personal files. 2. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the...
.... Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. 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. HP recommends that you set up all personal files. 2. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the...
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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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...information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is later than those currently installed ...the computer, you are already in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently ...
...information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is later than those currently installed ...the computer, you are already in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently ...
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Proceed to install the updated driver. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Click Install now to step 6. 3. To do so, restart your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate... install it later. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. or - NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, ...
Proceed to install the updated driver. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Click Install now to step 6. 3. To do so, restart your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate... install it later. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. or - NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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.... Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are connected to the network. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on . Network status (disconnected) Indicates that...
.... Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are connected to the network. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on . Network status (disconnected) Indicates that...
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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. If wireless networking is not listed in this chapter to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. NOTE...
... 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. If wireless networking is not listed in this chapter to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. NOTE...
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... links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 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. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. For more information. 1. The listing for...
... links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 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. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. For more information. 1. The listing for...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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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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... wireless connection problems Click the option for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or region. 3. Network ... status icon is either missing or corrupted. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Open your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. NOTE: If...
... wireless connection problems Click the option for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or region. 3. Network ... status icon is either missing or corrupted. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Open your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. NOTE: If...
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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... 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/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive...4. Look for an optical drive listing. 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 Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. ...
... 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/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive...4. Look for an optical drive listing. 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 Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. ...
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... not play automatically 1. As you 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
... not play automatically 1. As you 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
Drives - Windows Vista
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... prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 8. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of these procedures to step 6. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Repeat for software updates on ) unless the minus sign (-) is ...already showing. 5. NOTE: If you are listed in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to restart the computer, save all open files, and then ...
... prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 8. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of these procedures to step 6. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Repeat for software updates on ) unless the minus sign (-) is ...already showing. 5. NOTE: If you are listed in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to restart the computer, save all open files, and then ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...then select a storage location on -screen instructions to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. ...7. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. or - After the file is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to do so, restart your computer. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for...
...then select a storage location on -screen instructions to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. ...7. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. or - After the file is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to do so, restart your computer. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for...
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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... loss of the taskbar. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. 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 information or an unresponsive system, stop and remove a USB device: 1. CAUTION: To...
... loss of the taskbar. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. 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 information or an unresponsive system, stop and remove a USB device: 1. CAUTION: To...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... specialists Opening the Print Options window (fn+f2) Press fn+f2 to display information about using your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. or - ● Press and hold down the fn key, briefly press the second key of...
... specialists Opening the Print Options window (fn+f2) Press fn+f2 to display information about using your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. or - ● Press and hold down the fn key, briefly press the second key of...
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