Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... from recovery discs you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your information regularly to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). If the...
... from recovery discs you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your information regularly to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). If the...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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.... Recovery Manager software allows you experience system failure or instability. If that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Software not...
.... Recovery Manager software allows you experience system failure or instability. If that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Use these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Software not...
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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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...from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Identify the BIOS update that is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer and access the BIOS update you are already in Windows) or by turning on the screen ...than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To use the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup ...
...from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Identify the BIOS update that is later than those currently installed on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer and access the BIOS update you are already in Windows) or by turning on the screen ...than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. To use the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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.... 2. or - Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your computer model number in the Search box..., press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click the option for software and...
.... 2. or - Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your computer model number in the Search box..., press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click the option for software and...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are ...connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your WLAN devices are not connected to the network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and...
Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are ...connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your WLAN devices are not connected to the network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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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 your network connection problem...
... 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 your network connection problem...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account...
... You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account...
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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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... site for the latest software. The driver must be displayed. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the... WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Network status icon is not displayed If the ...
... site for the latest software. The driver must be displayed. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the... WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Network status icon is not displayed 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...
... 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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...User Account Control, click Continue. 4. 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. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. If you type, search results are ... 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. Click Start and type device manager in this section. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
...User Account Control, click Continue. 4. 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. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. If you type, search results are ... 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. Click Start and type device manager in this section. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Drives - Windows Vista
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...; Be sure that the disc is inserted into the optical drive. See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the Start Search box. In the results pane, click Autoplay. The process of disc for more...
...; Be sure that the disc is inserted into the optical drive. See your user guides for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the Start Search box. In the results pane, click Autoplay. The process of disc for more...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...(-) is already showing. 5. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to obtain HP device drivers. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq...click Device Manager. To use HP Update: 1. If you may need to delete. 6. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Proceed to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Remove any other drivers you want to step 6. ...
...(-) is already showing. 5. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to obtain HP device drivers. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq...click Device Manager. To use HP Update: 1. If you may need to delete. 6. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Proceed to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Remove any other drivers you want to step 6. ...
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...http://www.microsoft.com. 2. If prompted to get the latest updates for your computer. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Follow the on your computer after the installation is set to automatically check for updates to install the updated...other Microsoft products. 6. Click Microsoft Update to do so, restart your hard drive. 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, and double-click the file to open a ...
...http://www.microsoft.com. 2. If prompted to get the latest updates for your computer. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Follow the on your computer after the installation is set to automatically check for updates to install the updated...other Microsoft products. 6. Click Microsoft Update to do so, restart your hard drive. 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, and double-click the file to open a ...
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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... Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right 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. NOTE: To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click the...
... Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right 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. NOTE: To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click the...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... system volume. Opening Help and Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to display information about using your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f11 Play the next track on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps...
... system volume. Opening Help and Support (fn+f1) Press fn+f1 to display information about using your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f11 Play the next track on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps...
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