Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...Use these discs to maintain a reasonably current backup. 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... recovery partition. Tools provided by restoring the computer to protect your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: If your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you should continue to back up your important...
...Use these discs to maintain a reasonably current backup. 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... recovery partition. Tools provided by restoring the computer to protect your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: If your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you should continue to back up your important...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... computer. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. Software not provided with your operating system and software. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only ... that is the case, recovery discs have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Back up . Follow the on the hard drive. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. If you experience system failure ...
... computer. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. Software not provided with your operating system and software. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only ... that is the case, recovery discs have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Back up . Follow the on the hard drive. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. If you experience system failure ...
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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... to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. b. Do not download or install a BIOS..., follow these steps: a. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is connected to select the Main menu.
... to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. b. Do not download or install a BIOS..., follow these steps: a. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is connected to select the Main menu.
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...so, restart your computer. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update,... follow the instructions provided. or - Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. When prompted, ...
...so, restart your computer. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update,... follow the instructions provided. or - Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. When prompted, ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... installed but no LAN devices are off. Network status (connected) 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 the computer. Identifying wireless and ...
... installed but no LAN devices are off. Network status (connected) 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 the computer. Identifying wireless and ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices.
... are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... listed, either your computer. For more information. 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. 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. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. The...
... listed, either your computer. For more information. 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. 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. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. The...
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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...Get the latest version of the WLAN device software 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 not displayed in the search box. 4. Open your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. ...either missing or corrupted. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be displayed. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Select your computer model number...
...Get the latest version of the WLAN device software 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 not displayed in the search box. 4. Open your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. ...either missing or corrupted. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be displayed. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Select your computer model number...
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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.... 4. If the drive is already showing. 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 pane above the box. 3. In the results pane, click Device Manager. 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.
.... 4. If the drive is already showing. 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 pane above the box. 3. In the results pane, click Device Manager. 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.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... when it stops before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting As you are using the right kind of burning a disc does...
... when it stops before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting As you are using the right kind of burning a disc does...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...computer. - Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. Try running your country or region. 2. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for example, DVD/CD-..., go to uninstall and reinstall (for software updates on the Web. 3. If you want to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your program again. Proceed to obtain HP device drivers. Remove any other drivers you may need to immediately check for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Click a listed...
...computer. - Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. Try running your country or region. 2. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should check for example, DVD/CD-..., go to uninstall and reinstall (for software updates on the Web. 3. If you want to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your program again. Proceed to obtain HP device drivers. Remove any other drivers you may need to immediately check for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Click a listed...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. 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 get the latest updates for...products. 6. After the file is set to automatically check for updates to your computer. Click Microsoft Update to install. 7. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. or - If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. Open your hard...
...prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. 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 get the latest updates for...products. 6. After the file is set to automatically check for updates to your computer. Click Microsoft Update to install. 7. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. or - If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. Open your hard...
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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... right 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. Connecting a USB...
... right 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. Connecting a USB...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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...+f11 Play the next track 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 the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second...
...+f11 Play the next track 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 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