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...drive is as complete as your full factory image if you may not have a recovery partition. HP recommends that do not have been included for the presence of the window. 1 As you add new software and data files, you create. Use these discs to protect... only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have a partition. Recovery discs are designed to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager ...
...drive is as complete as your full factory image if you may not have a recovery partition. HP recommends that do not have been included for the presence of the window. 1 As you add new software and data files, you create. Use these discs to protect... only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs have a partition. Recovery discs are designed to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager ...
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...discs or from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set up your computer. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only ...files that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. However, if your operating system and software. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. Insert...
...discs or from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set up your computer. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only ...files that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. However, if your operating system and software. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. Insert...
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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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... Main menu. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. To use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 Updating software...by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. b. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions ...on or restarting the computer. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to download. 3.
... Main menu. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. To use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 Updating software...by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. b. While the "Press the ESC key for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions ...on or restarting the computer. Access the page on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to download. 3.
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... your computer after the installation 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 http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. Open your Internet browser, ... If you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a ...
... your computer after the installation 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 http://www.hp.com/support, and select your operating system. 5. Open your Internet browser, ... If you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... > 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. The listing for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer does not...
... > 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. The listing for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer does not...
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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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... WLAN device software for your country or region. 3. Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 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 computer,...are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The driver must be displayed. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Network status icon is not displayed If the network ...
... WLAN device software for your country or region. 3. Open your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 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 computer,...are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The driver must be displayed. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Network status icon is not displayed If the network ...
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 drivers 18 Index ...19 iii
... 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 drivers 18 Index ...19 iii
Drives - Windows Vista
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... may be reinstalled" found in this section. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click Start and type device manager 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 is listed ... the optical drive. 2. Look for an optical drive listing. If you type, search results are listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. In 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...
... may be reinstalled" found in this section. 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click Start and type device manager 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 is listed ... the optical drive. 2. Look for an optical drive listing. If you type, search results are listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. In 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...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...If you are once again listed. 8. Try running your country or region. 2. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. To use HP Update: 1. or - Proceed to obtain HP device drivers. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Repeat for hardware changes icon in the section "Obtaining the...default drivers for HP software updates. A device driver must be reinstalled 17 In the results pane, click Device Manager. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to the type of the computer. - Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. In the Device Manager window,...
...If you are once again listed. 8. Try running your country or region. 2. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. To use HP Update: 1. or - Proceed to obtain HP device drivers. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Repeat for hardware changes icon in the section "Obtaining the...default drivers for HP software updates. A device driver must be reinstalled 17 In the results pane, click Device Manager. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to the type of the computer. - Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. In the Device Manager window,...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. If prompted to do so, restart your Internet browser and go to your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. 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...
...for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. If prompted to do so, restart your Internet browser and go to your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. 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...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...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... 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 drivers 18 Index 19
...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... 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 drivers 18 Index 19
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... system recovery procedures ● Links to support specialists Opening the Print Options window (fn+f2) Press fn+f2 to open the Print Options window of the hotkey command. - 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...
... system recovery procedures ● Links to support specialists Opening the Print Options window (fn+f2) Press fn+f2 to open the Print Options window of the hotkey command. - 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...
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
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... events, select any sound event, such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to install any drivers required by the external device. When the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window opens, click the Sounds tab. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers...
... events, select any sound event, such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to install any drivers required by the external device. When the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window opens, click the Sounds tab. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers...
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In the results pane, click Device Manager. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may resume. - Look for scratches. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. To return to 16-bit color, as ... disc with filtered water and a lint-free cloth. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as follows: The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to restart the disc. or - ◦ The playback...
In the results pane, click Device Manager. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may resume. - Look for scratches. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. To return to 16-bit color, as ... disc with filtered water and a lint-free cloth. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as follows: The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to restart the disc. or - ◦ The playback...
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...installs default drivers for anything requiring drivers. NOTE: If you are prompted to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site...disc, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. See your user guides for more information about disc types. ...
...installs default drivers for anything requiring drivers. NOTE: If you are prompted to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site...disc, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 7. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. See your user guides for more information about disc types. ...
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... follow the instructions provided. Click Microsoft Update to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Follow the on the Web. 3. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Click the option for your country or region. 2. Click Download only to...
... follow the instructions provided. Click Microsoft Update to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Follow the on the Web. 3. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Click the option for your country or region. 2. Click Download only to...
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5. A device driver must be reinstalled 27 If prompted to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to do so, restart your computer.
5. A device driver must be reinstalled 27 If prompted to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to do so, restart your computer.