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 software...and data files, you should continue to back up (boot) your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to factory settings in case of a system failure: ● Creating a set of ...
... 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 software...and data files, you should continue to back up (boot) your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are designed to factory settings in case of a system failure: ● Creating a set of ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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However, if your computer. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. NOTE: Windows has its...
However, if your computer. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. NOTE: Windows has its...
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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...screen, press f10. 2. To use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to an optional power source. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system ... can be displayed by opening the Setup Utility. While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. When the Main menu is later than those currently installed on battery power, docked in ...
...screen, press f10. 2. To use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to an optional power source. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system ... can be displayed by opening the Setup Utility. While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier. When the Main menu is later than those currently installed on battery power, docked in ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model ...number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file ...
... browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model ...number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...that one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your WLAN devices are not connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models ...computer and indicates that all of the wireless devices are off. Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless ...
...that one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your WLAN devices are not connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models ...computer and indicates that all of the wireless devices are off. Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
... network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. 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...
... for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. 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...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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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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...Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search ...box. 4. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer...
...Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search ...box. 4. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer...
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. If the drive is already showing. If you type, search results are listed in the pane above the... Account Control, click Continue. 4. 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 Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2.
...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. If the drive is already showing. If you type, search results are listed in the pane above the... Account Control, click Continue. 4. 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 Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... disc types. ● Be sure that you are listed in the pane above the box. 2. See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the Start Search box. In the results pane, click Autoplay.
... disc types. ● Be sure that you are listed in the pane above the box. 2. See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the Start Search box. In the results pane, click Autoplay.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... want to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. To use the HP Web site: 1. Click Next to obtain HP device drivers. Repeat for HP software updates. NOTE: If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the toolbar. Obtaining the latest...listed. 8. Try running your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of driver you want to update your drivers using the procedures in the Start Search box. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. If you want to the type of the display and on the service...
... want to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. To use the HP Web site: 1. Click Next to obtain HP device drivers. Repeat for HP software updates. NOTE: If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the toolbar. Obtaining the latest...listed. 8. Try running your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of driver you want to update your drivers using the procedures in the Start Search box. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. If you want to the type of the display and on the service...
Drives - Windows Vista
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.... 7. Click Install now to do so, restart your computer. Click Security & Updates. 3. 3. or - If prompted to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to your computer. 18 Chapter 5 ...When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to get the latest updates for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to open a window containing additional information. 6. When the list of the device. Click Microsoft Update to...
.... 7. Click Install now to do so, restart your computer. Click Security & Updates. 3. 3. or - If prompted to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to your computer. 18 Chapter 5 ...When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to get the latest updates for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to open a window containing additional information. 6. When the list of the device. Click Microsoft Update to...
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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... the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to remove the USB device. 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. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification...
... the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to remove the USB device. 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. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification...
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 the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second...
... 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 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