Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...Disk Drives section of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for safeguarding your information and restoring it in case of a system failure: ● Creating a set... a reasonably current backup. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your most current backup. Tools provided by restoring the computer to ...
...Disk Drives section of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for safeguarding your information and restoring it in case of a system failure: ● Creating a set... a reasonably current backup. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your most current backup. Tools provided by restoring the computer to ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. 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. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you have been included...
... the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. 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. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you have been included...
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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... ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only... install a BIOS update while the computer is later than those currently installed on battery power, docked in Windows) or by turning on the HP Web site that is running on the computer, you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. Updating the BIOS To update ...
... ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only... install a BIOS update while the computer is later than those currently installed on battery power, docked in Windows) or by turning on the HP Web site that is running on the computer, you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. Updating the BIOS To update ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...so, restart your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double... in the Search box, and then press enter. - or - 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. Click Install now to open a window containing additional information. 6.
...so, restart your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double... in the Search box, and then press enter. - or - 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. Click Install now to open a window containing additional information. 6.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... one or more of the wireless 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. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN... drivers are installed and one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to the network. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the ...
... one or more of the wireless 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. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN... drivers are installed and one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to the network. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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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. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not...
... 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. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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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 tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. If no WLAN device is not properly installed. For more information. 1. Refer to...
... > 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 tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. If no WLAN device is not properly installed. For more information. 1. Refer to...
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
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Click the option for your computer model number in the notification area after you are using ... Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your country or region. 3. 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. A Windows "Device not Found"...
...consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Click the option for your computer model number in the notification area after you are using ... Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your country or region. 3. 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. A Windows "Device not Found"...
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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...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 the Device Manager utility. 1. If the drive is already showing. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. As you suspect that the... DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is listed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. Look for an optical drive listing. If ...
...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 the Device Manager utility. 1. If the drive is already showing. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. As you suspect that the... DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is listed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. Look for an optical drive listing. If ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... that all media and devices, and then click Save. In the results pane, click Autoplay. See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting A disc does not play automatically 1. Click Start and type autoplay in...
... that all media and devices, and then click Save. In the results pane, click Autoplay. See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting A disc does not play automatically 1. Click Start and type autoplay in...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...go to step 6. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click OK. 4. or - Try running your computer model number in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." To use the HP Web site: 1. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number on ..., search results are prompted to uninstall and reinstall (for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of driver you are listed in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. NOTE: You can find your country...
...go to step 6. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click OK. 4. or - Try running your computer model number in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." To use the HP Web site: 1. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number on ..., search results are prompted to uninstall and reinstall (for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of driver you are listed in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. NOTE: You can find your country...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... product from the models listed. 4. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. or - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is set to automatically check for updates to your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of... open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. 3. Open your Internet browser and go to do ...
... product from the models listed. 4. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. or - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is set to automatically check for updates to your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of... open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. 3. Open your Internet browser and go 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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... damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to the USB port. 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. Stopping and...
... damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to the USB port. 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. Stopping and...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... the previous track or section on 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 your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to open Help and Support.
... the previous track or section on 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 your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to open Help and Support.
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