Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... to recover your full factory image if you can recover your operating system and software. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your information and restoring it in case of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). With ... 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). This feature helps you create. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Use these discs to protect...
... to recover your full factory image if you can recover your operating system and software. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your information and restoring it in case of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). With ... 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). This feature helps you create. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Use these discs to protect...
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... Manager works from recovery discs or from the recovery discs: 1. Follow the on the hard drive. However, if your operating system and software. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you experience system failure or instability. If that is the case, recovery discs have... manufacturer. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities.
... Manager works from recovery discs or from the recovery discs: 1. Follow the on the hard drive. However, if your operating system and software. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you experience system failure or instability. If that is the case, recovery discs have... manufacturer. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities.
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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
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... later, after it has been downloaded to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. To download a BIOS update: 1. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is running on battery power, docked in Windows) or by turning on the computer, you want to an optional power source. Updating... these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2.
... later, after it has been downloaded to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. To download a BIOS update: 1. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is running on battery power, docked in Windows) or by turning on the computer, you want to an optional power source. Updating... these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2.
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... in the Search box, and then press enter. - Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Select 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 ...
... in the Search box, and then press enter. - Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Select 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 ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... more of your WLAN devices are not connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) ...Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected...
... more of your WLAN devices are not connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) ...Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to the network. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected...
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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. Before working your network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add...
... 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. Before working your network connection problem, be sure that does not connect to the network you may add...
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... the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. For more information. 1. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. If no WLAN device is properly installed...
... the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. For more information. 1. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. If no WLAN device is properly installed...
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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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...the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the option for your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4....or region. 3. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions...
...the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the option for your computer model number in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4....or region. 3. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on-screen instructions...
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...
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..., 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. If you type, search results are listed in the pane above the box. 3. If prompted by User Account...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 Click Start and type device manager in the Start Search box.
..., 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. If you type, search results are listed in the pane above the box. 3. If prompted by User Account...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 Click Start and type device manager in the Start Search box.
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... when it stops before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the Start Search box. See your drive. As you are copying a disc, save the information on...
... when it stops before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the Start Search box. See your drive. As you are copying a disc, save the information on...
Drives - Windows Vista
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.... Repeat for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. To use HP Update: 1. or - When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. Windows scans your computer model number in the section ...the bottom right-hand side of the computer. - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the pane above the box. 3. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should ...
.... Repeat for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. To use HP Update: 1. or - When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. Windows scans your computer model number in the section ...the bottom right-hand side of the computer. - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the pane above the box. 3. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility should ...
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...screen instructions to install. 7. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the... and select a time for Microsoft Update to open a window containing additional information. 6. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is displayed, click an updated driver to check for your hard drive. Click Security & Updates. 3. If prompted to your computer. 18 Chapter 5 ...
...screen instructions to install. 7. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the... and select a time for Microsoft Update to open a window containing additional information. 6. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is displayed, click an updated driver to check for your hard drive. Click Security & Updates. 3. If prompted to your computer. 18 Chapter 5 ...
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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... damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to the USB port. 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. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification...
... damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to the USB port. 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. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to open Help and Support. The BIOS date is displayed as model ...
To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to open Help and Support. The BIOS date is displayed as model ...
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