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...help you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of a system failure: ● Creating a set of the window. 1 Tools provided by restoring the computer to factory settings in case of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. With Recovery Manager, you...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 operating system and software. Recovery discs are designed to maintain...
...help you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of a system failure: ● Creating a set of the window. 1 Tools provided by restoring the computer to factory settings in case of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. With Recovery Manager, you...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 operating system and software. Recovery discs are designed to maintain...
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... dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the recovery discs: 1. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you have a recovery partition. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and ...or instability. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you may not have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back ...
... dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen instructions. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from the recovery discs: 1. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you have a recovery partition. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and ...or instability. HP recommends that was preinstalled at the factory. Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you may not have not already tried these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back ...
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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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...software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Open the Setup Utility by turning on your computer and access the BIOS update...a. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. If the ...the screen, press f10. 2. To download a BIOS update: 1. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is connected to download your hard drive. Access the page on the screen to reliable ...
...software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Open the Setup Utility by turning on your computer and access the BIOS update...a. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by opening the Setup Utility. If the ...the screen, press f10. 2. To download a BIOS update: 1. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is connected to download your hard drive. Access the page on the screen to reliable ...
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... and double-click the file to step 6. 3. To do so, restart your computer. If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. Select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow... from the models listed. 4. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to download the driver and install it later. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided...
... and double-click the file to step 6. 3. To do so, restart your computer. If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. Select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow... from the models listed. 4. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser, go to download the driver and install it later. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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..., or 802.11. Refer to Help and Support for a WLAN device may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. If no WLAN...confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. 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 the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5...
..., or 802.11. Refer to Help and Support for a WLAN device may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information. 1. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. If no WLAN...confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. 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 the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5...
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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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...Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver... instructions. Click the option for your country or region. 3. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your Internet browser and go...
...Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for software and driver... instructions. Click the option for your country or region. 3. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your Internet browser and go...
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
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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 driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. Look for an optical drive listing. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. As you suspect that... in the pane above the box. 3. 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 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. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. As you suspect that... in the pane above the box. 3. 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
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... Manager. NOTE: If you may need to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click Start and type device manager in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Repeat for anything requiring drivers. Windows scans your computer model number in the pane above...
... Manager. NOTE: If you may need to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. Click Start and type device manager in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Repeat for anything requiring drivers. Windows scans your computer model number in the pane above...
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... new devices are connected to your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click your computer. When the list ... Follow the on your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Open your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. 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 install the updated...
... new devices are connected to your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click your computer. When the list ... Follow the on your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Open your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. 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 install the updated...
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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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...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 key of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed in decimal format. In the Windows...using your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information...
...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 key of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed in decimal format. In the Windows...using your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information...
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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... personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Under Program events, select any drivers required by the external device. 3 Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match..., Safety and Environmental Notices. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Play button. When the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window opens, click the Sounds tab.
... personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Under Program events, select any drivers required by the external device. 3 Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match..., Safety and Environmental Notices. To connect external devices such as a beep or alarm, and click the Play button. When the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window opens, click the Sounds tab.
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...sure that the optical drive is already showing. If this section. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found later in this message is displayed, click No. If prompted by User Account Control..., click Continue. 4. After you may need to restart the disc. or - ◦ The playback window in the multimedia program may behave ...
...sure that the optical drive is already showing. If this section. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found later in this message is displayed, click No. If prompted by User Account Control..., click Continue. 4. After you may need to restart the disc. or - ◦ The playback window in the multimedia program may behave ...
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... Manager window, click the Scan for any discs from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in either of the following section. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in Device...the computer. When prompted, confirm that the disc is already showing. 5. Windows scans your drivers using the right kind of disc for anything requiring drivers. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to update your system for...
... Manager window, click the Scan for any discs from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in either of the following section. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in Device...the computer. When prompted, confirm that the disc is already showing. 5. Windows scans your drivers using the right kind of disc for anything requiring drivers. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to update your system for...
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...do not put sp in front of the device. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to immediately check for your country or region. 2. Click Microsoft Update to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer operating system, programs, and ... Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for software and driver downloads, type your computer. Click the option for software...
...do not put sp in front of the device. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to immediately check for your country or region. 2. Click Microsoft Update to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer operating system, programs, and ... Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for software and driver downloads, type your computer. Click the option for software...
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A device driver must be reinstalled 27 If prompted to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. 5. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to do so, restart your computer.
A device driver must be reinstalled 27 If prompted to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. 5. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to do so, restart your computer.