Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... partition, select Start > Computer. This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your most current backup. 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. Tools provided by restoring the .... ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have a recovery partition. With Recovery Manager, you to reverse undesirable changes to maintain a reasonably ...
... partition, select Start > Computer. This feature helps you experience system failure or instability. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your most current backup. 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. Tools provided by restoring the .... ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have a recovery partition. With Recovery Manager, you to reverse undesirable changes to maintain a reasonably ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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If that you use HP Recovery Manager 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 Back up . Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or... recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that was preinstalled at the factory. HP recommends that is the case, recovery discs have a recovery partition. Recovery Manager software allows you experience system failure or instability.
If that you use HP Recovery Manager 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 Back up . Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or... recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that was preinstalled at the factory. HP recommends that is the case, recovery discs have a recovery partition. Recovery Manager software allows you experience system failure or instability.
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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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...or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is displayed. 3. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Do not insert, remove, ... BIOS update while the computer is later than those currently installed on the screen to identify your computer. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on or restarting the computer. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use ...
...or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is displayed. 3. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Do not insert, remove, ... BIOS update while the computer is later than those currently installed on the screen to identify your computer. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on or restarting the computer. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use ...
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... your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. To do so, restart your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to install. 7. Open your ...computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. If you may be able to step 6. 3. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location...
... your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. To do so, restart your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to install. 7. Open your ...computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. If you may be able to step 6. 3. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... of your WLAN devices are not connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that 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 that ... 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 and one or more of the wireless devices are on the computer. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected...
... of your WLAN devices are not connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that 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 that ... 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 and one or more of the wireless devices are on the computer. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected...
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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. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not...
... 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. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not...
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... device is not properly installed. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information. 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer.
... device is not properly installed. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for more information. 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer.
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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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... A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the... wireless connection problems If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. The driver must be displayed. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software...
... A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the... wireless connection problems If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. The driver must be displayed. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software...
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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.... 2. 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 Device Manager utility. 1. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that... 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 "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Look for an optical drive listing.
.... 2. 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 Device Manager utility. 1. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that... 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 "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Look for an optical drive listing.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... above the box. 2. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. The process of disc 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 As you are listed in the Start Search box. Select the...
... above the box. 2. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. The process of disc 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 As you are listed in the Start Search box. Select the...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Start Search box. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your program again. Click OK. 4. Open your Internet browser, go to ...Control, click Continue. 4. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 8. To use the HP Web site: 1. To use HP Update: 1. Proceed to the type of driver you are listed in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for...
...specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Start Search box. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your program again. Click OK. 4. Open your Internet browser, go to ...Control, click Continue. 4. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are once again listed. 8. To use the HP Web site: 1. To use HP Update: 1. Proceed to the type of driver you are listed in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... 5 Troubleshooting If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. If prompted to get the latest updates for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to your Internet browser and go to your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Click Security &...the models listed. 4. 3. Click Download only to save the file to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is set to automatically check for your computer. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Click Install now to...
... 5 Troubleshooting If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. If prompted to get the latest updates for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to your Internet browser and go to your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Click Security &...the models listed. 4. 3. Click Download only to save the file to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is set to automatically check for your computer. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Click Install now 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. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull...
... 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. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... specialists Opening the Print Options window (fn+f2) Press fn+f2 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...
... specialists Opening the Print Options window (fn+f2) Press fn+f2 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