Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... should continue to back up 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). HP recommends that do not have a partition. With Recovery Manager, you can recover your... as your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to factory settings in case of a recovery partition, select ...
... should continue to back up 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). HP recommends that do not have a partition. With Recovery Manager, you can recover your... as your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to factory settings in case of a recovery partition, select ...
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... system from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Recovering from the disc provided by the manufacturer. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you experience system failure or instability. Insert the first ...the system if you may not have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. However, if your operating system and software. If that was preinstalled at the factory. If you have a recovery...
... system from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Recovering from the disc provided by the manufacturer. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you experience system failure or instability. Insert the first ...the system if you may not have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. However, if your operating system and software. If that was preinstalled at the factory. If you have a recovery...
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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
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...install a BIOS update only when the computer is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Follow the instructions on the computer, you want to an optional power source. If the Setup Utility does not ...open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you currently...
...install a BIOS update only when the computer is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Follow the instructions on the computer, you want to an optional power source. If the Setup Utility does not ...open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you currently...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... list of the device. 4 Updating software To do so, restart your computer after the installation 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 to step 6. 3. Select your computer. After the... and then press enter. - or - Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to your operating system. 5. Click Install now to open a window containing additional information. 6. When prompted...
... list of the device. 4 Updating software To do so, restart your computer after the installation 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 to step 6. 3. Select your computer. After the... and then press enter. - or - Click your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to your operating system. 5. Click Install now to open a window containing additional information. 6. When prompted...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...or more of your WLAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to a network. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates ... network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are on the computer. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that all of the wireless lights ...
...or more of your WLAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to a network. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates ... network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are on the computer. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that all of the wireless lights ...
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... the feature list on the side of possible solutions to use. 17 Use the procedures in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only.
... the feature list on the side of possible solutions to use. 17 Use the procedures in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. 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 5 Troubleshooting wireless...
... the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. 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 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.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...status icon is not displayed in the notification area after 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 search box. 4. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased ...Web site for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the option for the latest software. 20 Chapter...
...status icon is not displayed in the notification area after 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 search box. 4. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased ...Web site for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the option for the latest software. 20 Chapter...
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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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 the Start Search box. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. Click Start and type device manager in this ... pane above the box. 3. 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. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Look for an optical drive listing. As you suspect that the...
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 the Start Search box. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. Click Start and type device manager in this ... pane above the box. 3. 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. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Look for an optical drive listing. As you suspect that the...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Select the check box for Use AutoPlay for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting In the results pane, click Autoplay. A CD or DVD should now ...
Select the check box for Use AutoPlay for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting In the results pane, click Autoplay. A CD or DVD should now ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the procedures in the toolbar. In the results pane, click Device Manager. NOTE: If you want to obtain HP device drivers. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. If prompted by User Account ... immediately check for hardware changes icon in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." Try running your country or region. 2. To use the HP Web site: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for...
... the procedures in the toolbar. In the results pane, click Device Manager. NOTE: If you want to obtain HP device drivers. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. If prompted by User Account ... immediately check for hardware changes icon in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." Try running your country or region. 2. To use the HP Web site: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... containing additional information. 6. If prompted to do so, restart your hard drive. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Follow the on your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting If prompted...http://www.microsoft.com. 2. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for updates to your ...
... containing additional information. 6. If prompted to do so, restart your hard drive. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Follow the on your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting If prompted...http://www.microsoft.com. 2. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for updates 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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... CAUTION: To prevent loss of the taskbar. To stop a USB device before removing it. 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. NOTE: To...
... CAUTION: To prevent loss of the taskbar. To stop a USB device before removing it. 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. NOTE: To...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. fn+- Opening Help and Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to open Help and Support...
... your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. fn+- Opening Help and Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 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