Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...after software setup. Recovery discs are designed to maintain a reasonably current backup. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new software and data... files, you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to protect your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only...
...after software setup. Recovery discs are designed to maintain a reasonably current backup. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new software and data... files, you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to protect your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only...
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... backed up. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you set up all personal files. 2. Recovering from the recovery...
... backed up. Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you set up all personal files. 2. Recovering from the 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
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... access the BIOS update you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on or restarting the computer. Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. Do not ...identifier. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is running on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Do not insert...
... access the BIOS update you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on or restarting the computer. Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. Do not ...identifier. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is running on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Do not insert...
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... displayed, click an updated driver to install the updated driver. To do so, restart your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Proceed to your ... or region. 2. 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. Click the option for software and...
... displayed, click an updated driver to install the updated driver. To do so, restart your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. Proceed to your ... or region. 2. 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. Click the option for software and...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are off. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on . Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and... indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are on the computer and indicates that all of the wireless devices are connected to the...
...to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are off. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on . Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and... indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are on the computer and indicates that all of the wireless devices are connected to the...
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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.
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Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may ...
Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may ...
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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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...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. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Open your country or region. ...3. The driver must be displayed. Click the option for your computer model number...
...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. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Open your country or region. ...3. The driver must be displayed. Click the option for 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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..., 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. 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 Start Search box. Remove...
..., 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. 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 Start Search box. Remove...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... your drive. As you are listed in the Start Search box. See your user guides 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. Click Start and type autoplay...
... your drive. As you are listed in the Start Search box. See your user guides 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. Click Start and type autoplay...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... 6. Windows scans your computer model number in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. or - Reopen Device ...and so on the Web. 3. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. To use HP Update: 1. Open your drivers using the procedures in the product box, and then press enter. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are listed in the Search box, press enter, and follow the ...
... 6. Windows scans your computer model number in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. or - Reopen Device ...and so on the Web. 3. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. To use HP Update: 1. Open your drivers using the procedures in the product box, and then press enter. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are listed in the Search box, press enter, and follow the ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... information. 6. Click Security & Updates. 3. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to do so, restart your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. When the list of the device. Click Change settings and select a ...the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to get the latest updates for updates to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Microsoft Update to install. 7. Click Install now to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft ...
... information. 6. Click Security & Updates. 3. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to do so, restart your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. When the list of the device. Click Change settings and select a ...the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to get the latest updates for updates to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Microsoft Update to install. 7. Click Install now to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft ...
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. To stop...
... 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. To stop...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... questions about using your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to use a hotkey command on your computer ● Checkups 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...
... questions about using your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to use a hotkey command on your computer ● Checkups 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