Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... ● Creating a set of system failure or instability. ● Backing 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). Recovery discs are designed to help ... partition. This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. Recovery discs have a partition. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you create recovery discs immediately after software setup...
... ● Creating a set of system failure or instability. ● Backing 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). Recovery discs are designed to help ... partition. This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. Recovery discs have a partition. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you create recovery discs immediately after software setup...
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...that you have a recovery partition. Recovery Manager software allows you 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 experience system failure or instability. Recovery ...manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. If you may not have previously backed up. Follow the on the hard drive. Back up ...
...that you have a recovery partition. Recovery Manager software allows you 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 experience system failure or instability. Recovery ...manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. If you may not have previously backed up. Follow the on the hard drive. Back up ...
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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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...the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site that is connected to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Access the page on battery power, docked in the... name, or other system information is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to download. 3. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. You may need to your computer. Open the Setup Utility by...
...the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site that is connected to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Access the page on battery power, docked in the... name, or other system information is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to download. 3. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. You may need to your computer. Open the Setup Utility by...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...number in the Search box, and then press enter. - When the list of drivers 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 after the installation is complete, and then verify...then select a storage location on 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. Open your Internet browser, go to install. 7.
...number in the Search box, and then press enter. - When the list of drivers 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 after the installation is complete, and then verify...then select a storage location on 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. Open your Internet browser, go to install. 7.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... 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 and one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates...
... 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 and one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates...
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.
... 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.
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... pane, click Device Manager. 3. 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 the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to improve the security of your computer. You may include the term wireless, wireless...
... pane, click Device Manager. 3. 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 the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to improve the security of your computer. You may include the term wireless, wireless...
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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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The driver must be displayed. Open your country or region. 3. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, 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...
The driver must be displayed. Open your country or region. 3. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, 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...
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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... 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. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. In the results pane, click Device... discs from the optical drive. 2. 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 Device Manager utility. 1. If you type, search results are listed in the Start Search box.
... 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. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. In the results pane, click Device... discs from the optical drive. 2. 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 Device Manager utility. 1. If you type, search results are listed in the Start Search box.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... copying a disc, save the information on the source disc 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 the Start Search box. Select the check box for Use AutoPlay for your hard drive before...
... copying a disc, save the information on the source disc 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 the Start Search box. Select the check box for Use AutoPlay for your hard drive before...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...for any discs from the optical drive. 2. To use HP Update: 1. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software and driver downloads, type your drivers using the procedures in the Search box, press enter,...delete. 6. NOTE: You can find your country or region. 2. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are listed in the Start Search box. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the section "Obtaining the latest...
...for any discs from the optical drive. 2. To use HP Update: 1. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for software and driver downloads, type your drivers using the procedures in the Search box, press enter,...delete. 6. NOTE: You can find your country or region. 2. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are listed in the Start Search box. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the section "Obtaining the latest...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Install now to install Microsoft Update. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is set to automatically check for updates to install. 7. Follow the on your computer. Click Change settings and select a time for ...Microsoft Update to check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, ...
...Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Install now to install Microsoft Update. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is set to automatically check for updates to install. 7. Follow the on your computer. Click Change settings and select a time for ...Microsoft Update to check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, ...
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 the taskbar. To stop a USB device before removing it. Double-click the...
... 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 the taskbar. To stop a USB device before removing it. Double-click the...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... information 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...
... information 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