Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. NOTE: If your most current backup. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. With Recovery Manager, you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in...partition. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new software and data files, you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery ...
... ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). 1 Overview Recovery after software setup. NOTE: If your most current backup. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. With Recovery Manager, you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in...partition. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new software and data files, you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery ...
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...: 1. If that was preinstalled at the factory. 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. Back up your computer. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the...
...: 1. If that was preinstalled at the factory. 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. Back up your computer. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the...
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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 use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. To ... installed. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by opening the Setup Utility. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to...
To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. To ... installed. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by opening the Setup Utility. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to step 6. 3. To do this, click Download only to save the file to do so, restart your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If prompted to your Internet... browser, go to download the driver and install it later. Select your country or region. 2. Open your computer. NOTE: In some locations you want ...
... after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to step 6. 3. To do this, click Download only to save the file to do so, restart your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If prompted to your Internet... browser, go to download the driver and install it later. Select your country or region. 2. Open your computer. NOTE: In some locations you want ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... one or more of your WLAN devices are on. Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to a network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that all of the wireless devices...
... one or more of your WLAN devices are on. Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to a network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that all of the wireless devices...
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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. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. If wireless networking is not installed correctly...
... 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. 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all wireless devices. If wireless networking is not installed correctly...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. 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 Troubleshooting wireless...
... for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. 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 Troubleshooting wireless...
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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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...instructions. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. 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 ... device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the option for the latest software. Network status icon is not displayed If the...
...instructions. Select your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. 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 ... device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Click the option for the latest software. 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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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 As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify ... 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 the Start Search box. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Click Start and type...
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 As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify ... 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 the Start Search box. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Click Start and type...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... type autoplay in the pane above the box. 2. Select the check box for Use AutoPlay 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 As you type, search results are using the right kind of...
... type autoplay in the pane above the box. 2. Select the check box for Use AutoPlay 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 As you type, search results are using the right kind of...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...icon in the pane above the box. 3. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. As you may need to obtain HP device drivers. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to ... a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." A device driver must be reinstalled 17 In the results pane, click Device Manager. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to uninstall and reinstall (for software updates on bottom of the computer...
...icon in the pane above the box. 3. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. As you may need to obtain HP device drivers. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to ... a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the section "Obtaining the latest HP device drivers." A device driver must be reinstalled 17 In the results pane, click Device Manager. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to uninstall and reinstall (for software updates on bottom of the computer...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Click your Internet browser and go to your computer. After the file is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to ...click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to open a window containing additional information. 6. 3. 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 your computer. When the list...
... Click your Internet browser and go to your computer. After the file is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to ...click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to open a window containing additional information. 6. 3. 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 your computer. When the list...
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. Stopping and removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of...
... 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. Stopping and removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... a hotkey command on your computer, such as the BIOS date. fn+- 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 steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second...
... a hotkey command on your computer, such as the BIOS date. fn+- 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 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