Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... software are used to start up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. System restore points allow you create recovery discs immediately after a ... feature). NOTE: If your most current backup. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery...
... software are used to start up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. System restore points allow you create recovery discs immediately after a ... feature). NOTE: If your most current backup. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...restore the system if you have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 If that is the case,... with your operating system and software. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that was preinstalled at the factory. However, if your...
...restore the system if you have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 If that is the case,... with your operating system and software. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover your computer. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that was preinstalled at the factory. However, if your...
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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... to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. b.... the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not insert, remove, connect...
... to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for displaying BIOS information: 1. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. b.... the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not insert, remove, connect...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If you may be able to your operating system. 5. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. 4 Updating software Proceed to install the... follow the instructions provided. Click Install now to step 6. 3. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to download the driver and install it later. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter....
... computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If you may be able to your operating system. 5. When the list of drivers is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. 4 Updating software Proceed to install the... follow the instructions provided. Click Install now to step 6. 3. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to download the driver and install it later. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter....
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on . 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. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more LAN devices are connected to the...
Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on . 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. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more LAN devices are connected to the...
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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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. Refer to Help and Support for more ...
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. Refer to Help and Support for more ...
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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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... follow the on-screen instructions. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be displayed. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your country or region. 3. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased ...separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is not displayed in the...
... follow the on-screen instructions. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must be displayed. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your country or region. 3. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased ...separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon 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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... 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. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive... this section. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 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. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. If...
... 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. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive... this section. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 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. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. If...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... User Account Control, click Continue. 3. Select the check box for Use AutoPlay for your drive. See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the Start Search box. Click Start and type autoplay in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting A disc...
... User Account Control, click Continue. 3. Select the check box for Use AutoPlay for your drive. See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the Start Search box. Click Start and type autoplay in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting A disc...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...Start and type device manager in the product box, and then press enter. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for HP software updates. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. Click OK. 4. As you want to restart the computer, save all open files, and then ...continue with the restart. 7. To use HP Update: 1. Remove any other drivers you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the toolbar. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Windows scans ...
...Start and type device manager in the product box, and then press enter. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for HP software updates. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. Click OK. 4. As you want to restart the computer, save all open files, and then ...continue with the restart. 7. To use HP Update: 1. Remove any other drivers you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the toolbar. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Windows scans ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to install Microsoft Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to do so, restart...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 displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click Security & Updates. ...
... When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to install Microsoft Update. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to do so, restart...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 displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click Security & Updates. ...
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. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected...
... 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. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to open Help and Support. 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...
... Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to open Help and Support. 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