Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs... have been included for the presence of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your most current backup. NOTE: If your information and restoring it in case of a system failure: ● Creating a set of the window. 1...
... your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs... have been included for the presence of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your most current backup. NOTE: If your information and restoring it in case of a system failure: ● Creating a set of the window. 1...
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... partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager 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 set up your computer. Back up... drive. However, if your operating system and software. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory.
... partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use HP Recovery Manager 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 set up your computer. Back up... drive. However, if your operating system and software. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory.
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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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...Main menu. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is connected to download. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine... what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by turning on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the screen, press...the computer. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. During the download ...
...Main menu. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is connected to download. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine... what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by turning on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the screen, press...the computer. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. During the download ...
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... the file to your Internet browser, go to step 6. 3. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. Click Install now to install. 7. To do so, restart... where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver. Select your hard drive. If you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided....
... the file to your Internet browser, go to step 6. 3. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. Click Install now to install. 7. To do so, restart... where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install the updated driver. Select your hard drive. If you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided....
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... 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 permission or password for your computer. Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to the.... In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1.
... 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 permission or password for your computer. Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to the.... In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1.
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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.
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...are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for the latest software. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Press enter, ...and then follow these steps: 1. Select your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. NOTE: If the ...
...are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for the latest software. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Press enter, ...and then follow these steps: 1. Select your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. NOTE: If 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 drivers 18 Index ...19 iii
... 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 drivers 18 Index ...19 iii
Drives - Windows Vista
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...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 this section. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. Click Start and type...1. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. 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 the pane above the box. 3. If you type, search results ...
...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 this section. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. Click Start and type...1. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. 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 the pane above the box. 3. If you type, search results ...
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... do not restart the computer. Windows scans your Internet browser, go to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. To use the HP Web site: 1. Proceed to obtain HP device drivers. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. To use HP Update: 1. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you...
... do not restart the computer. Windows scans your Internet browser, go to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. To use the HP Web site: 1. Proceed to obtain HP device drivers. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. To use HP Update: 1. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...storage location on -screen instructions to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Microsoft Update to do so, restart your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. After the file...Install now to install Microsoft Update. 3. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is displayed, click an updated driver to your computer. Click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Follow the on your computer operating...
...storage location on -screen instructions to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Microsoft Update to do so, restart your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. After the file...Install now to install Microsoft Update. 3. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is displayed, click an updated driver to your computer. Click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Follow the on your computer operating...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...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... 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 drivers 18 Index 19
...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... 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 drivers 18 Index 19
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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...components, and specifications ● Answers to questions about using your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to display information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version...called the system ROM version number. fn+f10 Play the previous track or section on your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. fn+* Increase system volume. fn+f9 Stop an audio CD or...
...components, and specifications ● Answers to questions about using your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to display information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version...called the system ROM version number. fn+f10 Play the previous track or section on your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. fn+* Increase system volume. fn+f9 Stop an audio CD or...
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
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...steps: 1. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. When the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window opens, click the Sounds tab. 3 Audio Your computer enables you to install any sound event, such as external speakers, headphone, or a ...microphone, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Under Program events, select any drivers required by the external device. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Play button. For additional safety ...
...steps: 1. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. When the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window opens, click the Sounds tab. 3 Audio Your computer enables you to install any sound event, such as external speakers, headphone, or a ...microphone, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Under Program events, select any drivers required by the external device. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Play button. For additional safety ...
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... from the center of the disc to restart the disc. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found later in this message is displayed, click No. If prompted by User Account ...Control, click Continue. 4. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to 16-bit color, as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Because the human eye cannot easily tell the difference between colors beyond ...
... from the center of the disc to restart the disc. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found later in this message is displayed, click No. If prompted by User Account ...Control, click Continue. 4. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to 16-bit color, as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Because the human eye cannot easily tell the difference between colors beyond ...
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... about disc types. ● Be sure that you are using the procedures in the toolbar. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in Device Manager. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Windows scans your drive. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to the type of...
... about disc types. ● Be sure that you are using the procedures in the toolbar. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in Device Manager. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Windows scans your drive. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to the type of...
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... the product box, and then press enter. - On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Follow the on the Web...
... the product box, and then press enter. - On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Follow the on the Web...
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A device driver must be reinstalled 27 Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to do so, restart your computer. 5. If prompted to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6.
A device driver must be reinstalled 27 Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to do so, restart your computer. 5. If prompted to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6.