Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... help you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to maintain a reasonably current backup.... 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Recovery discs have been included for safeguarding your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full...
... help you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs to maintain a reasonably current backup.... 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Recovery discs have been included for safeguarding your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full...
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...backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the recovery discs 7 However, if your computer. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you experience system failure or instability. HP recommends that is the case, recovery ...files that was preinstalled at the factory. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Back up . If that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you have a recovery partition. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system ...
...backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the recovery discs 7 However, if your computer. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you experience system failure or instability. HP recommends that is the case, recovery ...files that was preinstalled at the factory. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Back up . If that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you have a recovery partition. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system ...
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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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...connected to an optional power source. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is running on or restarting the computer. To download a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the screen to identify your ... then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. At the download area, follow these steps: a. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer...
...connected to an optional power source. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is running on or restarting the computer. To download a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the screen to identify your ... then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. At the download area, follow these steps: a. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... select your specific product from the models listed. 4. 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. Click your country or region. 2. When prompted, click Save and then... select a storage location on your computer. To do so, restart your operating system. 5. If you may be able to install the updated driver. When the list of the device...
... select your specific product from the models listed. 4. 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. Click your country or region. 2. When prompted, click Save and then... select a storage location on your computer. To do so, restart your operating system. 5. If you may be able to install the updated driver. When the list of the device...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... devices are not connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to a network. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are off...
... devices are not connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to a network. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are off...
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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. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to use. 17 5 Troubleshooting wireless...
... 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. Use the procedures in the feature list on the side of possible solutions to use. 17 5 Troubleshooting wireless...
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... links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed.
... links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed.
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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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.... 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. Get the latest version of the... WLAN device software for the latest software. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Click the option for your...
.... 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is either missing or corrupted. Get the latest version of the... WLAN device software for the latest software. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Click the option for your...
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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... 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. If you type, search results are listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. As you suspect that the DVD.... 3. 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 Start Search box.
... 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. If you type, search results are listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. As you suspect that the DVD.... 3. 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 Start Search box.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... a new disc, and then burn from your drive. Select the check box for Use AutoPlay 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 A disc does not play automatically 1. A CD or DVD should now start...
... a new disc, and then burn from your drive. Select the check box for Use AutoPlay 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 A disc does not play automatically 1. A CD or DVD should now start...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...then verify that you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." Proceed to immediately check for anything requiring drivers. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Try running your system for installed hardware and...computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want to obtain HP device drivers. To use HP Update: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to update your computer model number on the ...
...then verify that you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." Proceed to immediately check for anything requiring drivers. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Try running your system for installed hardware and...computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want to obtain HP device drivers. To use HP Update: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to update your computer model number on the ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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When the list of the device. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is displayed, click an updated driver to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for ...Update to your Internet browser and go to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to check for your computer. If...
When the list of the device. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is displayed, click an updated driver to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for ...Update to your Internet browser and go to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to check for your computer. If...
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 information or an unresponsive system, stop and remove a USB device: 1. CAUTION: To...
... 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 information or an unresponsive system, stop and remove a USB device: 1. CAUTION: To...
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