Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...If your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a partition. As you add new software and data files, ... and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your information and restoring it in case of a system failure: ●...
...If your system on the hard drive or from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). HP recommends that do not have a partition. As you add new software and data files, ... and restore the operating system and software programs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your information and restoring it in case of a system failure: ●...
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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. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you experience system failure or instability. Recovery... recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. If you have not already tried these discs to repair or restore the system if you have...
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. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you experience system failure or instability. Recovery... recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. If you have not already tried these discs to repair or restore the system if you have...
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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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...Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on or restarting the computer. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start >... Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Follow the instructions on the ...
...Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on or restarting the computer. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start >... Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Follow the instructions on the ...
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...: To use the HP Web site: 1. or - Select your country or region. 2. Open your Internet browser, go to install. 7. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Proceed to install the updated driver. When the list ...of the device. 4 Updating software To do so, restart your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating...
...: To use the HP Web site: 1. or - Select your country or region. 2. Open your Internet browser, go to install. 7. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Proceed to install the updated driver. When the list ...of the device. 4 Updating software To do so, restart your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more... (connected) Indicates that one or more LAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to a network. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description ...
Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your WLAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more... (connected) Indicates that one or more LAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to a network. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description ...
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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. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
... 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. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
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... 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems For more information. 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list.
... 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems For more information. 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list.
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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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... was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Network status icon is... device software for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Select your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. To get the latest version of the...
... was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Network status icon is... device software for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Select your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. To get the latest version of 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. Look for an optical drive listing. 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 In the results pane, click Device Manager. If prompted by User ...
...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. 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 In the results pane, click Device Manager. If prompted by User ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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..., click Autoplay. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. A disc does not play automatically 1. See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it is...
..., click Autoplay. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. A disc does not play automatically 1. See your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it is...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... with the restart. 7. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. Windows scans your program again. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click Start and type device manager in the toolbar. NOTE: If you want to ...You can find your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of these procedures to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to obtain HP device drivers. Proceed to immediately check for any discs from the optical drive. 2. In Device Manager, click the...
... with the restart. 7. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. Windows scans your program again. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click Start and type device manager in the toolbar. NOTE: If you want to ...You can find your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of these procedures to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to obtain HP device drivers. Proceed to immediately check for any discs from the optical drive. 2. In Device Manager, click the...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...When the list of the device. 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 set to automatically check for updates to open a window containing additional...then select a storage location on -screen instructions to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, ...
...When the list of the device. 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 set to automatically check for updates to open a window containing additional...then select a storage location on -screen instructions to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, ...
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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... USB device. Stopping and removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of the taskbar. 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...
... USB device. Stopping and removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of the taskbar. 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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..., the BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. 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...
..., the BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. 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