Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...drive (SSD), you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Recovery discs are designed to maintain a reasonably current backup. With Recovery Manager, you can recover... restore points allow you should continue to back up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new software and data files, you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by ...
...drive (SSD), you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in case of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Recovery discs are designed to maintain a reasonably current backup. With Recovery Manager, you can recover... restore points allow you should continue to back up your information regularly to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new software and data files, you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by ...
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... you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you experience system failure or instability. Insert the first recovery disc ...
... you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you experience system failure or instability. Insert the first recovery disc ...
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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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... to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Follow the instructions on or restarting the computer. Do not insert..., first determine what BIOS version you are already in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. Access the page on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier.
... to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Follow the instructions on or restarting the computer. Do not insert..., first determine what BIOS version you are already in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. Access the page on the HP Web site that is selected, BIOS and other identifier.
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. When the list... file to 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 country or region. 2. Open your Internet browser, go...
...in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the models listed. 4. When the list... file to 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 country or region. 2. Open your Internet browser, go...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...and indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are not connected to a network. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that all 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...
...and indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are not connected to a network. Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that all 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...
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. 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...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature...
... have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature...
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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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...displayed in the search box. 4. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or region. 3. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the ...manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Open your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems...
...displayed in the search box. 4. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your country or region. 3. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the ...manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Open your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems...
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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... 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. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect an installed device, the...
... 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. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect an installed device, the...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... write speed and try again. ● If you are using the right kind of disc for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click Start and type autoplay in the pane above the box...
... write speed and try again. ● If you are using the right kind of disc for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Click Start and type autoplay in the pane above the box...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...-ROMs, Modems, and so on) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of the computer. - Proceed to obtain HP device drivers. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) ... SoftPaq number in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Click Next to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often ...
...-ROMs, Modems, and so on) unless the minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of the computer. - Proceed to obtain HP device drivers. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) ... SoftPaq number in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Click Next to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...Continue. 5. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Install now to install Microsoft Update. Click Download only to ...prompted to do so, restart your Internet browser and go to your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 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 the Windows operating...
...Continue. 5. Click Security & Updates. 3. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Install now to install Microsoft Update. Click Download only to ...prompted to do so, restart your Internet browser and go to your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 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 the Windows operating...
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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You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. 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 information or an unresponsive system, stop and remove a USB device: 1. CAUTION: To ...
You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. 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 information or an unresponsive system, stop and remove a USB device: 1. CAUTION: To ...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer ● Checkups 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...
... your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer ● Checkups 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